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    Author Topic: HELP! I need my Challenger back!!!  (Read 15730 times)

    Offline torredcuda

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    Re: HELP! I need my Challenger back!!!
    « Reply #15 on: February 11, 2009 - 09:18:27 AM »
    Have you tried getting the vin info from your local motorvehicle dept. records?How about where you traded it,they might have a record of it?
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    Re: HELP! I need my Challenger back!!!
    « Reply #16 on: February 11, 2009 - 09:29:44 AM »
    Hope you find it, looks like a great car!
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    Offline magnumcharger

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    Re: HELP! I need my Challenger back!!!
    « Reply #17 on: February 16, 2009 - 06:25:53 AM »
    Quote from: torredcuda on February 11, 2009 - 09:18:27 AM
    Have you tried getting the vin info from your local motorvehicle dept. records?How about where you traded it,they might have a record of it?
    Yes, I did try that route.
    This is the way they do things in Manitoba: There is a public insurance plan there called AUTOPAC. This is a government administrated system. All licencing, registration and insurance is handled by this same outfit.
    Sounds good, huh?
    Well, problem is; they don't keep any records longer than five years.
    So I'm right back where I started.
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    Offline fishn4cuda

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    Re: HELP! I need my Challenger back!!!
    « Reply #18 on: February 16, 2009 - 07:31:59 AM »
    Not sure how records are kept in you area, but in Ohio any car you have ever titled in your name is kept in file at the courthouse. Including the one from the previous owner and you can request a  photocopy of it. My file is very full of old titles. lol
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    Re: HELP! I need my Challenger back!!!
    « Reply #19 on: February 18, 2009 - 09:21:03 AM »
    Previuos owner or dealer you sold it to have any info?
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    Offline magnumcharger

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    Re: HELP! I need my Challenger back!!!
    « Reply #20 on: February 19, 2009 - 08:38:25 AM »
    Quote from: torredcuda on February 18, 2009 - 09:21:03 AM
    Previuos owner or dealer you sold it to have any info?

    I traded the Challenger to a flipper, who has only vague memories of the vehicle.
    Said he sold it to some young guy with a pocket full of cash.
    Apparently, he painted it red.
    I contacted MPIC in Winnipeg (insurance and registration), no help.
    I contacted the Department of Motor Vehicles, no help.
    Also, I contacted the two previous owners, with no luck.
    I also asked the police to run a trace on the plates....and they wouldn't.
    I've petitioned on several websites too.
    « Last Edit: March 06, 2009 - 11:00:16 AM by magnumcharger »
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    Offline KNOT0623

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    Re: HELP! I need my Challenger back!!!
    « Reply #21 on: February 20, 2009 - 11:11:21 AM »
    I found my exact Challenger I had in High School...15 yrs later.  Great feeling....Its in the restoration section here.....I wish you all the luck!!! The journey will be worth it, trust me!!!
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    Offline magnumcharger

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    Re: HELP! I need my Challenger back!!!
    « Reply #22 on: March 06, 2009 - 10:55:03 AM »
    An update:
    No...I haven't found it...yet!!
    But the word of my quest is getting around!!

    I made it to the local papers!! (Thanks to Brian G aka: UFO)

    Winnipeg Free Press:
    http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/index.php?action=news&step=blog&id=1122

    Winnipeg Sun:
    http://www.winnipegsun.com/autonet/2009/03/06/8647071-sun.html

    And thanks to Dave Carson at Maple leaf Mopars:
    http://mapleleafmopars.homestead.com/MofMmarch2009.html

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    Offline HemiOrange70

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    Re: HELP! I need my Challenger back!!!
    « Reply #23 on: March 06, 2009 - 04:41:59 PM »
    I have talked to Willy-glad he printed your story. I have ran your old plates with nothing. Auotpac has no records that far back. Without a VIN it will be hard. I have mentioned it to all my mopar freinds and car guys-something should pop up
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    Offline DmanSRT69

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    Re: HELP! I need my Challenger back!!!
    « Reply #24 on: March 06, 2009 - 06:00:52 PM »
    I saw your stories, both the sun and the free press.  Good idea!

    The only red challenger that I recall from Winnipeg (that I hadn't seen at the shows etc) is the one I mentioned years ago to you.  It was early 90's.... It had the 440 six pack emblems on the hood and pulled away from my 318 Barracuda pretty quickly.  The owner probably remembers that day, considering the police got him as he was pulling up the bridge on North Lagimodiere.   :eek4:

    Pretty sure that was a black vinyl top car with an obviously not-stock red paint (may have had metal flake type job).....

    I'm guessing those articles should spark some reactions!
    Darren

    Quote from: magnumcharger on March 06, 2009 - 10:55:03 AM
    An update:
    No...I haven't found it...yet!!
    But the word of my quest is getting around!!

    I made it to the local papers!! (Thanks to Brian G aka: UFO)

    Winnipeg Free Press:
    http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/index.php?action=news&step=blog&id=1122

    Winnipeg Sun:
    http://www.winnipegsun.com/autonet/2009/03/06/8647071-sun.html

    And thanks to Dave Carson at Maple leaf Mopars:
    http://mapleleafmopars.homestead.com/MofMmarch2009.html
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    Offline 69bronzeT5

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    Re: HELP! I need my Challenger back!!!
    « Reply #25 on: March 08, 2009 - 07:06:01 PM »
    Just talked to Robin. He found it!  :woohoo: I'm sure he'll post some more info when he gets the time :2thumbs:
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    Offline magnumcharger

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    Re: HELP! I need my Challenger back!!!
    « Reply #26 on: March 08, 2009 - 08:29:23 PM »
    FOUND!!!
    In Winnipeg!!
    Thanks to the article in the Free Press!!!

    http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/index.php?action=news&step=blog&id=1122
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    Offline bb71challenger

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    Re: HELP! I need my Challenger back!!!
    « Reply #27 on: March 08, 2009 - 08:36:59 PM »
    Thats cool that you found your old ride! Glad you had the determination and patience to see it through   :clapping:
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    Re: HELP! I need my Challenger back!!!
    « Reply #28 on: March 09, 2009 - 08:58:13 AM »
    Yup....persitance pays off!!
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    Offline farmertan

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    Re: HELP! I need my Challenger back!!!
    « Reply #29 on: March 09, 2009 - 09:12:33 AM »
    now the big question are you going to be able to buy it back!!!!!! :clapping:
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