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Offline DrEamer

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Dreaming about getting an E Body
« on: April 23, 2017 - 01:31:58 PM »
    I thought I would introduce myself, since it is the right thing to do. I currently do not own a E body, but am dreaming of owning one again. Hence the user name DrEamer, with the E capitalized for E body. I started my driving life as a Mopar fan. My first car was a 1971 Dodge Demon with a 225 slant 6, and 3 on the tree manual. My second car  was a 1970 Plymouth Duster that was a original 340 car, but I bought as a rolling chassis, and dropped in a 318. I finely ended up in E body land, when I bought my third car, which was a 1972 Challenger which is pictured below. My dad actually located it for me from a guy that he worked with. It had a 318, with a column shift 904 trans. It came with a cracked green vinyl top and hub caps. I replaced the top with the black top, put Appliance steel five spoke wheels, and a T/A style spoiler on the back. It was my collage car, and we had a ton of great memories together. Eventually I bought my forth Mopar, which was a 1970 Challenger, 340, 4 speed, Rallye package car. When I got it, the previous owner had crashed it, and it needed repair. Unfortunately I ended up selling both Challengers to fund my schooling. To this day I still regret selling my Challengers, so here I am dreaming about getting a Challenger or Cuda again.
    Presently my search is for a project, since a complete car is out of my budget with a family and kids. I may have found a project, but will not know if the owner is going to sell it for another 6 months or so.  We have agreed on a price, I just need to save up some more cash for if/when it come available. Until then, I hope you don't mind my lurking and occasional post.




Offline Mopar73340

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Re: Dreaming about getting an E Body
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2017 - 01:46:10 PM »
Welcome to the forum. Just about every car guy I have talked to says they wish they could have a car they used to own back again. Luckily I have been able to hold onto mine for going on 36 years now. There were a few times I almost sold. Glad I didn't. Good luck with your search.
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Offline blown motor

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Re: Dreaming about getting an E Body
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2017 - 08:27:38 AM »
Welcome to the forum from :canada:
In search of the eternal buzz!

Offline jimynick

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Re: Dreaming about getting an E Body
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2017 - 11:15:23 PM »
Welcome to the forum from :canada:
Yep, what the man said, again.  :wave:

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Re: Dreaming about getting an E Body
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2017 - 12:10:06 AM »
Welcome 2 C.C.com My understanding is that u donot need to owen a ebody 2 be a part of this forum . So ask as much as you like .Nice looking car you had there. I hope you find a project with in your budget .  :aussie:
Go 4 a spin Ya Why Not.

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Re: Dreaming about getting an E Body
« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2017 - 10:20:33 AM »
welcome to the site!  this is a great place to gather information and chat with some folks while you plan your purchase

Offline 67vertman

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Re: Dreaming about getting an E Body
« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2017 - 08:56:58 PM »
Like you, I joined this site before I bought my car.  It helped me immensely when I went looking and I have never stopped learning about the since, with the tremendous amount of knowledge the people of this site have.

Glad you joined us!  :wave: :cheers:



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I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

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Offline DrEamer

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Re: Dreaming about getting an E Body
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2017 - 11:39:19 PM »
Thanks for the welcome everyone. I've learned a lot already just by going through a bunch of various threads so far. I kind of have the car built in my head, just need to keep my eyes open for the right deal to come along..... :)

Offline xtopfuel

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Re: Dreaming about getting an E Body
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2017 - 06:56:10 AM »
welcome to the site, im sure you will enjoy as this site has some serious knowledge and very courteous group

Offline Beekeeper

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Re: Dreaming about getting an E Body
« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2017 - 09:51:00 AM »
Thanks for the welcome everyone. I've learned a lot already just by going through a bunch of various threads so far. I kind of have the car built in my head, just need to keep my eyes open for the right deal to come along..... :)

The right deal really does come along at times but the people who are able to make their dream materialize are the ones who have cash ready to go and also don't spend too much time kicking tires. Figure out what your budget is and have that cash in an envelope in your safe if you can.

E body cars are super hot so try to learn what you can about values and problems to avoid ahead of time so when that special deal comes along, you can quickly assess and pull the trigger before someone has a chance to buy it out from under you. None of us enjoy hearing the story about "I could've" or "I should've." We love seeing follow up posts with pictures of the new car you just scored much more!