Hey Vanished,
I like how you are thinking now buddy, i really dig the red pin stripe aswell............. You had better check the fender tag as sometimes the pin stripe was painted on and not a decal. Do not think of it as just a 318 car buddy, it is a unique color combo that i would love to have myself, regardless of engine size. Make it a Hemi clone if you so desire old mate, they are still cool when you pop the hood and see that monster elephant in the engine bay. Just keep the 318 under the bench stored away.
Let us know what stripe you decide buddy.
The car is coded for the painted pinstripe. The last owner put a tape pinstripe on it last year. The car hasn't been painted in about 30 years and will need it. The hood is the probably the worst part of the car, and that's why I have a TA hood on order (won't have to color match paint).
I want to ad my personal touches to the car as I own it. The neat thing about this car, changing a couple of things will make the car look entirely different. I will probably try the car out with a few different looks, all while being able to go back original.
A hemi clone challenger convertible has always been a dream car of mine. I am not sure how long it will be until I have the funds to convert it, but I would never let the 318 get away. I also am the type of guy that won't let any other original parts get away.
If there were such a thing as the 318 nationals, I got to think this car has the potential to be a fan favorite.