Challenger project update (and Pictures!)

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Offline RabidScott

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Challenger project update (and Pictures!)
« on: April 08, 2008 - 05:28:04 PM »
Well, it's finally to the point where I can drive it around, I had last Friday off so I woke up early, busted ass giving it a quick sand down and sprayed it in epoxy primer so she's at least one color now.  The primer had only been dry for minutes when I did all the necessary reassembly to keep it street legal, and drove it down to the local Cruise spot on that night.  She hauls ass!!   :grinyes:

Next day I took it out to the backroads for a couple pictures which I thought I'd throw up here, seeing as you guys have a soft spot for pictures. 









It ain't much yet, but it's come a long way in four months since I decided it was time to get it going again.  I'll probably throw up a few wanted ads here soon, I need some small patch panels and other parts.  After I get the last bit of rust cut out and new metal in, I'll start the long process of doing the body work and lining up all the panels.

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Re: Challenger project update (and Pictures!)
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2008 - 05:32:31 PM »
You've Come A Long Way Baby  :thumbsup:

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Re: Challenger project update (and Pictures!)
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2008 - 05:39:52 PM »
Nice to one on the road it looks good. :2thumbs:
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Re: Challenger project update (and Pictures!)
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2008 - 06:16:52 PM »
Scott,

Looks great.  I'm looking forward to the day I fire mine up and pull out of the driveway.
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Re: Challenger project update (and Pictures!)
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2008 - 07:07:28 PM »
Lookin' good Scott.  :thumbsup:

Glad you got the wiring issues figured out.  :grinyes:



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« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2008 - 07:58:08 PM »
Great job,a real road warrior look. :cheers:

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Re: Challenger project update (and Pictures!)
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2008 - 07:58:17 PM »
 :bigsmile: She has come a good long way................nice feeling isn't it? Seeing her take shape, touching her sweet smooth lines, sitting in her feeling her purge your need for power and excitemnet......................just like a fine lady  :cheers: We'll be looking forward to more pics.  :clapping:
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Re: Challenger project update (and Pictures!)
« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2008 - 09:42:06 PM »
................nice feeling isn't it? Seeing her take shape, touching her sweet smooth lines, sitting in her feeling her purge your need for power and excitemnet......................just like a fine lady  

OK, now I can't get up!  :roflsmiley: :roflsmiley: My wife was already suspicious about this site. :smilielol: :chatting:
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« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2008 - 09:47:01 PM »
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« Reply #9 on: April 08, 2008 - 09:49:32 PM »
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Re: Challenger project update (and Pictures!)
« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2008 - 10:11:58 PM »
Very cool! :grinyes:  Progress is great, isn't it?
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Re: Challenger project update (and Pictures!)
« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2008 - 01:15:41 AM »
I really like the look of the wheels, what size are those?  It has that road racing look.

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« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2008 - 12:13:31 PM »
Good job you must be thrilled.  But street legal, where are your side marker lights and front turn signals.  Don't drive near CT with that you'd get pulled over faster than you can blink.
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Re: Challenger project update (and Pictures!)
« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2008 - 01:56:12 PM »
Thanks guys!!  Honestly, I still have to pinch myself sometimes because I just don't believe I'm driving it again!

I really like the look of the wheels, what size are those?  It has that road racing look.
They are American Racing 16x8 wheels with 245-50zr16 front tires and 255-50zr16 rears.  It is set up kinda like a road racing car, I added huge ass front and rear sway bars, rebuilt the suspension with poly bushings.  I'd like to take it to an SCCA or NASA type event just to see what it can do, maybe sometime after I get subframe connectors in.

Good job you must be thrilled.  But street legal, where are your side marker lights and front turn signals.  Don't drive near CT with that you'd get pulled over faster than you can blink.
Ha ha ha!  I agree with you, I just didn't have the time Friday night!  I installed them the day after I took these pictures.

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Re: Challenger project update (and Pictures!)
« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2008 - 02:02:23 PM »
Looking real nice!  :thumbsup:

Add some Zoomie tips on the side and it'll look like something from Mad Max!  Must handle pretty well with the mods you did!  :thumbsup:
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