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Offline Bearcuda

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71 Challenger R/T sitting since 1985**Pics are in**
« on: February 02, 2008 - 08:23:09 PM »
I know this is a tease, but my buddy had the camera and hasn't sent the pics to me yet. Didn't talk to the owner directly, but to his dad who's property the car was sitting on. It is very, VERY rough but looks like it is all there. It had one 383 Magnum badge on the hood, but the father said it had a 440. The VIN was covered by the clutch pad (yes, it's a four speed too) and the hood looked too bad of shape to lift to see the trim tag. He said he's tried to convince the son to sell it in the past and thinks he might let it go now. I think it might be beyond help, but we'll see. It's been outside a long, long time. Will show pics as soon as he sends them. It was crazy to see a car like that sitting outside rotting.

Ok, here's the pics. It might be saveable, but it's pretty rough. Definitely worth trying to save for a real RT, 383, 4 speed huh?
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T sitting since 1985
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2008 - 08:49:34 PM »
 :popcorn: I will wait for the pictures too see how bad it is BearC. :faint:
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T sitting since 1985
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2008 - 09:12:41 PM »
If it is a complete car it is not too far gone. Anything can be fixed it just depends on how much work you want to put into it. Sounds like a fun car. Good luck.
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T sitting since 1985
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2008 - 08:10:38 AM »
 :popcorn: Tagged ........................................ :poopoke:  :lol2:





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Re: 71 Challenger R/T sitting since 1985
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2008 - 10:23:38 AM »
Dang, too bad.  I wonder what engine came with the car?  Must be a 383 with the callouts. 

I'd like to see it.  And I'll be the first.

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Re: 71 Challenger R/T sitting since 1985
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2008 - 03:09:59 PM »
I just tried to call him again to send the pics. I can never reach him by phone. Left him a message to send asap as you guys are salivating.  :bigsmile:
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T sitting since 1985
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2008 - 03:34:57 PM »

   :drool:

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Re: 71 Challenger R/T sitting since 1985
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2008 - 04:14:25 PM »
See what I mean? :rofl:
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T sitting since 1985
« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2008 - 08:19:25 PM »
 :popcorn:
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T sitting since 1985**Pics are in**
« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2008 - 09:19:06 PM »
From what I see it has a choice of option.  Disc Brakes, Vinyl Top, hard to tell what else. 

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Re: 71 Challenger R/T sitting since 1985**Pics are in**
« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2008 - 10:21:44 PM »
Rusty? Yes.  Restorable?  Yes.  Everything I can see that this car needs is available. 
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T sitting since 1985**Pics are in**
« Reply #11 on: February 03, 2008 - 10:26:40 PM »
Stripe :2thumbs:  front spoilers :2thumbs:quarter scoops :2thumbs:   good find :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

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Re: 71 Challenger R/T sitting since 1985**Pics are in**
« Reply #12 on: February 03, 2008 - 10:43:52 PM »
Looks like a great candidate for a restoration to me.
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T sitting since 1985**Pics are in**
« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2008 - 10:45:52 PM »
I just noticed the aftermarket mirrors

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Re: 71 Challenger R/T sitting since 1985**Pics are in**
« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2008 - 10:48:51 PM »
Very cool to see pics like this.  Yes restorable, but how much?  Looks like it need s much work.  It looks like it's on bare ground.

I wonder what has more holes?  :clueless:  :roflsmiley: Swiss cheese or the frame on this car?
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