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Offline rich120

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71 Challenger Survivor
« on: May 24, 2006 - 04:14:01 PM »
Just got my 71 challenger survivor delivered. 74k original, owned by an old lady who drove ti to church and back, etc.  Car is in pretty good shape for it's age, 318, A/C - and an overhead consolette. First time I've ever seen one. Here is the delivery photo. More to follow!!!
« Last Edit: May 25, 2006 - 08:47:59 PM by rich120 »




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Re: 71 Challenger Survivor
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2006 - 04:36:16 PM »
Great pick up!   :thumbsup:  Good looking ride...   :ylsuper:   Post em when you get em....     :cooldancing: 

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Re: 71 Challenger Survivor
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2006 - 04:43:02 PM »
Sweet ride!! :thumbsup:Got any more pics?? :clueless:

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Re: 71 Challenger Survivor
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2006 - 08:33:32 PM »
From what I can see . . . looks pretty solid!  Nice find!   :bananasmi   :bananasmi   :bananasmi

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Re: 71 Challenger Survivor
« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2006 - 08:39:07 PM »
thanks!!! who would have thought it came from ebay.

UPDATE: photos of overhead console taken by my brother, will try to post it ASAP for all to see.
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Re: 71 Challenger Survivor
« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2006 - 09:28:25 PM »
What a great looking ride. Very solid looking.
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Re: 71 Challenger Survivor
« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2006 - 09:37:14 PM »
Nice :thumbsup: :cheers:
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Re: 71 Challenger Survivor
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2006 - 11:48:40 PM »
OK, looks like the survivor is now getting a new lease on life. Just secured a 383 HP with Edolbrock carb on E-bay. Just rebuilt. Pending a successful transaction, this unmolested is getting a serious transplant away from a 318!!!
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Re: 71 Challenger Survivor
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2006 - 06:13:19 AM »
Sounds like a plan!!! MOre pics please, I love that survivor sheet metal!!!

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Re: 71 Challenger Survivor
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2006 - 07:30:51 AM »
Here are the shots frmo the ebay auction.... my shots will follow:

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Re: 71 Challenger S/E Survivor
« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2006 - 11:40:24 AM »
Congrats!!!! I am sure it put a smile on your face.

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Re: 71 Challenger S/E Survivor
« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2006 - 12:08:56 PM »
What are your plans for the car??

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Re: 71 Challenger S/E Survivor
« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2006 - 12:31:12 PM »
What are your plans for the car??

As of now, the interior carpets and seats are going to be reupholsted. The seats of course are the deluxe option. The dash is perfect, no cracks!!! And the radio and vents look good. I think after 35 years the A/C vents should be cleaned. The headliner is sagging slightly, and will be replaced as well. parts of the body have rust, and very minimal rot. I have goodmark sheet metal skins for repair. The fenders both have slight rot, and a deposit is on order for sheet metal skin replacements due out in September.

As for the exterior, the polyglas tires are getting tossed, the rims are beign changed, and the replacement scoop hood has been aquired. For the rear, a dual exhaust will be put on and we just picked up a dual exhaust valence. I'm looking for a luggage rack to complement the classy vinyl roof.

Under the hood, the 318 has to go, and a 383 purchase is in the works (see above photo). Not sure if the tranny has to be swapped, but if so, then so be it. The car is for light cruising and for show, and being that the car is older than I am, I'm going to take real good care of her.

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Re: 71 Challenger S/E Survivor
« Reply #13 on: May 25, 2006 - 02:59:46 PM »
I would love to know the production numbers of a 71 S/E. There couldn't have been many.  :grinno: If you have a 904 tranny in there now, then you will have to upgrade to a 727. I don't know the numbers on either, but you can tell the difference between them by the shape of the tranny pan. I'm not sure if I have the pics handy or not. If I do, I'll post them shortly.

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Re: 71 Challenger S/E Survivor
« Reply #14 on: May 25, 2006 - 03:12:11 PM »
with a 318, I'm going to assume I need that 727. Anyone have one in good shape in the NYC area??