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    Offline js27

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    My First E-Body
    « on: November 27, 2005 - 07:51:25 AM »
    I came accross this pic's from my first e-body so I thought I'd share them with ya'll.
    This was originally a plum crazy-no vinyl top-white rump stripe white interior-340-4sp car. I bought it in 1993 for $ 1500.00 and it came with a 72 340--the new mags & tires that are on it in the before photo's-2 new repro quarters-2 new lower trunk extensions--2 extra doors. Don't get deals like that anymore. I sold the 72 motor and picked up a early 71 340. I was going to go with the plum color because I never had one that color but my buddy had a 70 T/A that was Hemi Orange with a Black Top and Gut with the Black T/A stripe and I just loved that color combo. So I went with that.
    This car also had a very late production date of July 8th. I called Galen and he said that it was the last 340 -sp car he had on record but he did have some Hemi and 440+6 cars built the last week of production ( JULY)
    Yes I know that Dodge didn't make a 340 R/T---BUT I DID !!!
    JS27
    « Last Edit: January 31, 2006 - 01:40:28 PM by Rev-It-Up »
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    Offline Rev-It-Up

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    Re: My First E-Body
    « Reply #1 on: November 27, 2005 - 07:55:24 AM »
    Nope, you don't find deals like that anymore.  Did you ever finish it?  Got any pics.  I love before and after pics.
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    Offline xs29j8

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    Re: My First E-Body
    « Reply #2 on: November 27, 2005 - 08:36:58 AM »
    Quote from: Rev-It-Up on November 27, 2005 - 07:55:24 AM
    Nope, you don't find deals like that anymore.  Did you ever finish it?  Got any pics.  I love before and after pics.

    I like before and after pictures as well!  I have a folder set up with before & after pictures... just added a few more!

    NICE work JS27, very well detailed engine compartment too.

    I hope more board members post before / during / after pictures (even just before & during... if after is not quite here yet).

    What ever happened to the B&A picture thread we had going... I need to dig out before & during pictures of my Hemi Cuda (including the car surviving a tornado).

    XS
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    Re: My First E-Body
    « Reply #3 on: November 27, 2005 - 07:56:06 PM »
    If we only knew then, what we know now!  Nice job, btw.
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    Re: My First E-Body
    « Reply #4 on: November 28, 2005 - 05:19:02 AM »
    beautiful transformation! definately an eye catcher!
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    Offline Hemi Challenger

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    Re: My First E-Body
    « Reply #5 on: November 28, 2005 - 05:36:54 AM »
    Worry Nice Job   How long did it take you to do it and the Cost if I may asked that
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    Re: My First E-Body
    « Reply #6 on: November 28, 2005 - 08:59:57 AM »
    Wow first E-BODY!!  Sweet!!  Thanks for sharing!! What year were those pics taken?? 
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    Re: My First E-Body
    « Reply #7 on: November 28, 2005 - 09:59:53 AM »
    Beautiful car!  Love the before pics!
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    1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

    Pic #2 and 3 of my ARII 1/24 scale model car 

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    Re: My First E-Body
    « Reply #8 on: November 28, 2005 - 12:25:57 PM »
    Amazing!!!  Thanks for putting those after shots up.  You did an excellent job!
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    Offline Super Blue 72

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    Re: My First E-Body
    « Reply #9 on: November 28, 2005 - 12:47:23 PM »
    Quote from: js27 on November 27, 2005 - 07:51:25 AM
    Yes I know that Dodge didn't make a 340 R/T---BUT I DID !!!
    JS27

    Was that a 340 R/T T/A?  I notice side exhaust on the first pic!  LOL!
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    1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

    Pic #2 and 3 of my ARII 1/24 scale model car 

    Phil in New England-Massachusetts  Always thank God for what you have!

    http://www.cardomain.com/ride/456046/1972-dodge-challenger

    Offline js27

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    Re: My First E-Body
    « Reply #10 on: November 28, 2005 - 06:48:45 PM »
    To answer some of the questions asked:
    Time line was April 1993 to Nov. 1994
    Total cost:
    BODY ( car-sheet metal-body & paint-windshield)                 $6,219.48
    Interior (seats-carpet-door panels-etc)                                $1,433.17
    Brakes (lines-hoses-shoes-wheel cylinder-master)                       486.09
    Drive Train ( engine-trans-rear)                                           $5,275.71
    Trim ( all chrome-wheels & tires-mouldings-ETC)                    $2,130.00
    Misc ( exhaust-oil-wires-plugs-battery wiper motor etc)           $1,243.81

    TOTAL---------------------------------------------------------------------------$ 16,798.26
    I didn't take many short cuts I always try to do it right the first time and do the best I can. I know the last time I was at Carlisle in 2001 my old Challenger was there and took 2 place in e body stock so it is holding up well.
    « Last Edit: January 31, 2006 - 01:41:48 PM by Rev-It-Up »
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    Offline Mr. 6pak2go

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    Re: My First E-Body
    « Reply #11 on: November 28, 2005 - 08:00:52 PM »
    wow awsome car!! id love to see mine look like that one day!! you did a great job!!
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    Offline Hemi Challenger

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    Re: My First E-Body
    « Reply #12 on: November 29, 2005 - 05:42:43 AM »
    Thank you   SUPER BLue  Nice Job sorry for the Mis spell at the Begginging of my Post I meant to say WOW and again Thank you for the Info
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    Offline xblade

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    Re: My First E-Body
    « Reply #13 on: November 29, 2005 - 08:42:03 AM »
    Very cool. Love the older pics. I use to have a photo album full of pics of my cars, friends cars, multiple CC street machine nats, ect. but somehow its been misplaced.
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    Re: My First E-Body
    « Reply #14 on: November 29, 2005 - 11:48:24 AM »
    I agree with these guys, you did a fantastic job on that car! :wow:

    Did you sell it to buy your convertible?
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