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Offline fishn4cuda

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Just bought a 74 Challenger
« on: June 25, 2006 - 02:28:03 PM »
While out dream shopping for a 70 Challenger conv, I heard about a 74 red HT 4 sale. After calling on the car, turns out my 3 rd cousin owns it. We talked about years of lost time and then came to a very reasonable price. It's an original red 318 auto with 78k original miles. He said it hasn't ran in about 6 mo. I think it is the control box. Turns over fine, absolutely no spark. It's getting plenty of gas. I didn't have the camara today, so sorry no pics. I should bring it home sometime this week or next Sunday for sure. I definately will post some pics and if I get it running some rubber flying. :burnout: This car still has polyglass tires on it.

Momma's gonna be mad, but that's normal!

I have to have some type of Mopar desease, cause I can't stop buying when I find a good deal. :eek4:
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Re: Just bought a 74 Challenger
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2006 - 02:54:18 PM »
Congrats!!!   :clapping:  :clapping:  :clapping:

  Getting it going shouldn't be a major issue if you are handy with a volt meter. Ballast resistor, coil, or Ignition module are about it, unless it is the wiring to them. Great find.  :thumbsup:


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Re: Just bought a 74 Challenger
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2006 - 04:42:59 PM »
All right!!! more round taillights!!! :jumping:

(sort of round)

got pics?

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Re: Just bought a 74 Challenger
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2006 - 06:01:45 PM »
Congrats!!!!  Mama will get over it. Nice to see some more 72-74's.   :cheers:
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Re: Just bought a 74 Challenger
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2006 - 12:34:52 AM »
Congrats!!!!!! :cheers:
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Re: Just bought a 74 Challenger
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2006 - 12:40:34 AM »


Awesome!!!  :clapping:
I love 72-74 Challengers, shlt I love them all what am I on about!?!?  :banghead: :ylsuper: :bananasmi

One day I'll get a 72-74 Black Challenger, one day.  :thumbsup:


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Re: Just bought a 74 Challenger
« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2006 - 05:57:33 AM »
 :cheers: Congratulations, and we will wait patienely for the pics, like Mike said it may be something as minor as the balast resistor, about a $5.00 fix. :woohoo:
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Re: Just bought a 74 Challenger
« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2006 - 09:01:52 AM »
 :woo: :woo:  Congratulations!!  Can't wait to see the pics!   :bananasmi :bananasmi
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Re: Just bought a 74 Challenger (Now with pics)
« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2006 - 05:35:24 AM »
Here's what I have so far. Took these last night after bringing it home. I don't know how soon I'll get a chance to get it running. Hopefully over the weekend.
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Re: Just bought a 74 Challenger
« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2006 - 06:11:15 AM »
Wow!!  Looks VERY solid!  Very nice score! :clapping:
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Re: Just bought a 74 Challenger
« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2006 - 08:30:40 AM »
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Re: Just bought a 74 Challenger
« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2006 - 09:05:57 AM »
Looks like a sweet car!!  Very cool!!   :cheers:

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Re: Just bought a 74 Challenger
« Reply #12 on: June 28, 2006 - 09:09:31 AM »
 :jumping: What a great feeling it is to get a new mopar particulary one that is as soild looking as this w/ wheel well trim and original hub caps. Too Cool. Congrates :woohoo:

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Re: Just bought a 74 Challenger
« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2006 - 11:26:54 AM »
This is a very solid car. Needs left front floor pan and qtrs. Trunk floor, trunk floor ext, and outer wheel houses are solid. I'm thinking of using it for a driver for the summer. I'll be second owner.  :burnout:
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Re: Just bought a 74 Challenger
« Reply #14 on: June 28, 2006 - 11:59:28 AM »
Good score!  :thumbsup:

My car originally came with those hub caps too!

Any plans for it cosmetically?  Paint?  Rims?  Rallye Hood?  Or leave it as is?  Is that the original color?
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