Hi everyone - been lurking for a couple of weeks & finally got the time to post a pic of my car (I'm picking it up this Thursday) and say Howdy! Having been out of the hobby for the past 12 years or so, I have found this site to be one of the best I've come across & the info presented here is priceless!
In 1978 I bought a Numbers Matching 1970 'Cuda 440-6/727 (Rallye Red), with a Shaker, original interior, original vinyl top, light pkg, Super Trak Pac and 1 re-paint. Broke my heart, but sold it 12 years ago to buy a house & not a day has gone by that I haven't thought about that car.....
But the Mopar bug just wouldn't let go, so I've been looking for the last 2+ years for another car to replace the 'Cuda. I got lucky & found a 1970 Challenger R/T, Numbers Matching 440 Magnum / 727 combo. It's an original California car, original sheet-metal, 1-repaint and the best part is, that is was local to me (about 30 miles away). The lady I'm buying it from has full documentation, including service records, build-sheet, etc. so I'm quite pleased to have come across this car.
It's a little rough, will need a complete re-do, but Thankfully, I've got an inside to a Mopar restoration shop in NorCal. My G/F's brother-in-law does paint work for them & I've already called & described the car to him. His only comment was that it would be an easy resto. No panels to replace, no weld work, just a little body work, dissassemble, clean, paint & put back together. The pic I've attached shows it in it's present condition, I'll be posted to the Resto section to let you know how it comes along....
Robert
