kentucky challenger

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Offline mackschallenger

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kentucky challenger
« on: February 09, 2007 - 06:05:41 PM »
I started this project 2 yrs 2 mos ago.A71 challenger from alabama a friend bought of ebay.He had a kid and opted out.He has amajor mopar project and could'nt afford both.The car was pretty original 318 ac car Plum crazy disc brakes vinyl top.It looked pretty ugly put as i disassembled it i was happy to find how solid it was.My original intention was to throw a paint job on it and swap motor and drive it.But it has gotten a lot more involved.I still do not want a show car but a cool street car.So I'm not worried to much about originality but try to keep some retro aftermarket parts.I do what I think is tasteful and functional.I did the rear quarter patch panels myself had someone else do paint and what little bondo needed.A&a did the tranny I rebuilt the 440 myself.I bought a third member from mancini with 355 gears and rebuilt the suspension myself with front and rear swaybars.Their isn't much on this car that hasn,t been replaced.This is the first car i've ever restored So I have made some mistakes.I have some pics but some during the middle Ibought a new camera so I have to reduce them I'll download what I can.I welcome any comments good or bad thanks Terry




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Re: kentucky challenger
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2007 - 06:16:21 PM »
Even the crappy camera has got high res I gotta figure out the reduction process.

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Re: kentucky challenger
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2007 - 06:19:54 PM »
Lookin' good from here!!  :2thumbs: Welcome aboard.  :wave:


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Re: kentucky challenger
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2007 - 06:27:21 PM »
Challenger looking great, can't go wrong with that color...

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Re: kentucky challenger
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2007 - 06:27:52 PM »
 :2thumbs: Hi and welcome Keep the pictures coming.

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Re: kentucky challenger
« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2007 - 07:27:12 PM »
in the beginning

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Re: kentucky challenger
« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2007 - 07:36:33 PM »
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Re: kentucky challenger
« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2007 - 07:46:45 PM »
my body guy mike askew

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Re: kentucky challenger
« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2007 - 07:52:22 PM »
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« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2007 - 08:04:40 PM »
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« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2007 - 08:37:27 PM »
more of it

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Re: kentucky challenger
« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2007 - 10:51:54 PM »
Man that looks great!!!  What part of KY are you in?  I’m in Clarksville.  If your close and need a wrench fetcher I’m your guy LOL!!!  I kidding I’m somewhat mechanically inclined and would love to help if your close!

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Re: kentucky challenger
« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2007 - 11:23:25 PM »
Very nice!!! :drool:  The car has come a long ways since those first couple photos with it still apart and unpainted! :cheers: :2thumbs:
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Re: kentucky challenger
« Reply #13 on: February 14, 2007 - 10:11:30 AM »
Car look pretty good. It has come along way from the start.


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Re: kentucky challenger
« Reply #14 on: February 14, 2007 - 11:36:28 AM »
The Challenger looks great.  Keep up the good work.   :2thumbs:
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