Reality Sets In...

[RDF]

When I  bought my 'Cuda last weekend, it didn't really hit me as to what I bought.  I mean I knew I was buying a 'Cuda and what it had and all, but the other "things" that go with it have finally hit me this week.

I've taken my car out 3 times this week on "pleasure" rides.  EVERY time, and I do mean EVERY time, that I stopped to get gas, something to drink, a red light, someone would tell me how nice the car is or want to talk shop with me for 5-10 minutes.  People I don't even know have been waiting for me to get out of the store just to say hi and to see what size motor is in it an where I got it from. 

I don't think that new cars get this type of attention.  Even when the new Challengers come out, I just don't think the "look" and "sound" will be there like these old cars.  Truely originals and priceless experiences in my opinion.

It's been truely amazing thus far and I can only hope that others get to enjoy this same feeling and excitement that I get now when I drive my 'Cuda  .

[pink panther]

Congrats RDF and welcome to reality!  Nothing sounds like an old mopar that is for sure. 

[MEK-Dangerfield]

Earlier this year I was putting gas in my car when a 20-ish kid in a Honda Civic started putting gas into his car next to me. He said "nice car". I said thanks. Then as I was about to leave, he said, "I bet I at least get better gas mileage than you".    He had me there. I had nothing to say, I just laughed.


  Mike

[pink panther]

Earlier this year I was putting gas in my car when a 20-ish kid in a Honda Civic started putting gas into his car next to me. He said "nice car". I said thanks. Then as I was about to leave, he said, "I bet I at least get better gas mileage than you".    He had me there. I had nothing to say, I just laughed.


  Mike

   you speechless Mike?  wow, I guess it was true though.

[RDF]

Earlier this year I was putting gas in my car when a 20-ish kid in a Honda Civic started putting gas into his car next to me. He said "nice car". I said thanks. Then as I was about to leave, he said, "I bet I at least get better gas mileage than you".    He had me there. I had nothing to say, I just laughed.


  Mike

Ha, my friends will say that to me when i gas up my expedition, but I usually fire back "Yeah well where do you keep the batteries in that thing?" or " Atleast my car doesn't double as a lawn mower!"

Lots of laughs from them....

[inot2old]

Bob, I'm glad you're enjoying the car.  Have you gotten anybody wanting to buy it yet?  I used to get that all the time.  They are sure attention getters, and when you go to shows, you don't have to worry about there being 10 more just like it.

[Rev-It-Up]

I'm glad you're having a great time with the car.  I know we can all relate and have the same experiences as we drive around in our mopars.  Mopar reality is awesome!  So...you still got the mopar grin on your face?? 

[RDF]

I'm glad you're having a great time with the car.  I know we can all relate and have the same experiences as we drive around in our mopars.  Mopar reality is awesome!  So...you still got the mopar grin on your face?? 

Yeah, just about every time I see it....

Bob, I'm glad you're enjoying the car.  Have you gotten anybody wanting to buy it yet?  I used to get that all the time.  They are sure attention getters, and when you go to shows, you don't have to worry about there being 10 more just like it.

Bill,
 I haven't had anyone ask if it's for sale, but I'm sure that will come in due time.  I agree about going to a car show with it, it is sure to be the only one!  I'll be replacing the valve cover gaskets this weekend, it's got a small leak when on the highway or if you get on it.  You can really smell it hitting the headers, so it's almost definately valve covers.

I've got a place that can dyno the car too, only $50 bucks for 3 runs.  It will be interesting to see how it does.  I'm mainly doing it so when I build my 440 for it I can sell the 360, but be able to give some stats to the seller.

Did you get your 71 yet?  That sure looks like a sweet deal 

[cudabuyer]

  Sorry I didn't see your car

[RDF]

Sorry I didn't see your car

NP, here's a link to the thread with pics....
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=26549.0

[torredcuda]

Get used to it,everybody loves our old Mopars even though some brand x guys won`t admit it!   

[whitesatinmopar]

  UH, Bob, can we assume then that your are hooked and have been bit by the Mopar sting of reality, that ya now own one of the best cars ever made. BTW, they are a fun too..... 

[4Cruizn]

Love it!!   

[Chryco Psycho]

That is why we all own them , they are different & attract a lot of attention

[bigblock4speedman]

It sure is funny when I went somewhere, anywhere in the Challenger, people look at it a while and say wow!  what kind of car is that?!  I sure wish I didn't have to sell her when I get her back together.  At least I still have my 70 440 4 speed Cuda!!!