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Offline stretch90

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Hello From California!
« on: July 21, 2008 - 09:17:40 PM »
Hello everyone! i introduced myself a while back while i was in the process of looking for a project. Well my search finally ended this last weekend when i picked up my new project 71 challenger. Its just a 318 challenger but the motor is all matching numbers. But what really caught my attention on the car is its an original hemi orange challenger with no vinyl top. i cant wait to start working on it, hope you guys enjoy the picture. ill post more real soon.  :bigsmile:




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Re: Hello From California!
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2008 - 01:02:06 AM »
Welcome aboard!  Are you going to paint it the priginal color?  Looks like a great project!  Hope you enjoy the site!


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Re: Hello From California!
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2008 - 02:35:04 AM »
Yep i plan to keep it the original color. In fact i plan to keep most of the car original with a few modificatons here and there. I love the way these e-body mopars look from the factory.  :droolingbounce:

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Re: Hello From California!
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2008 - 02:44:16 AM »
Glad you found a car.   :2thumbs:
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Re: Hello From California!
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2008 - 08:14:31 AM »
It just doesn't make sense why someone would paint a Hemi Orange car white.  :clueless:
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Re: Hello From California!
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2008 - 12:04:59 PM »
Welcome....looks like a good start.   I would want it original color also.......Post in the Resto thread when you get started so we can all keep up with the progress.
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Re: Hello From California!
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2008 - 03:08:20 PM »
Welcome to the site and sounds like you picked up a nice 71 Challenger. Post more pictures when you get a chance.


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Re: Hello From California!
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2008 - 03:43:39 PM »
Congrats on the purchase!!  Looks like a good one!!   :2thumbs:

Where are you in California?

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Offline stretch90

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Re: Hello From California!
« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2008 - 08:41:01 PM »
Go-fish, Yeah i didnt understand either why someone would paint a hemi orange challenger white :clueless:. But apparently the previous owner wanted the challenger to look like the challenger off of vanishing point, he even spray painted all of the chrome on the car black  :nono:

Rabidscott, im located in Napa, its about an hour away from San Francisco.

Thanks for all the feedback guys, im sure ill have quite a few questions throughout the restoration.  :grinyes:

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Re: Hello From California!
« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2008 - 08:49:27 PM »
  Good find.  It is pretty hard to find numbers matching cars anymore.  Especially 318's.  And this guy wanted a vanishing point car, I am totally surprised he didn't change the engine.  Lucky you!!
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Re: Hello From California!
« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2008 - 08:52:47 PM »
Hi Stretch,
Welcome to the site!! :bigsmile: Nice car. I have a thing for Hemi Orange!! Keep us posted on the car. Got any pics of the interior?? Glad you signed on. You'll find plenty of helpful advice & friendly folks here!! :2thumbs:


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Re: Hello From California!
« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2008 - 01:27:45 AM »
 :ylsuper:  Congrats on finding your '71 Challenger!  Looking forward to more pictures.
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Re: Hello From California!
« Reply #12 on: July 23, 2008 - 04:34:03 PM »
Hey if you are anywhere near ORANGE CA. Let me know. I am trying to get some guys to meet up and form a B.S. &  HELP CLUB :clapping: (OK I NEED HELP & WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A FEW GUYS TO LEAN ON / LEARN FROM , RATHER THEN SCREW UP ON MY OWN  :stirpot: ) But If we can help let us know. This is a great please to get info and more. Everyone is really helpful.  :bananasmi

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Re: Hello From California!
« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2008 - 08:54:40 PM »
Another Pic of my Car different angle  :bigsmile:

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Re: Hello From California!
« Reply #14 on: July 25, 2008 - 05:17:51 AM »
Nice ride and Welcome. Look forward to many more pics of your progress