Norwegian Challenger

[Soda]

Took the Challenger home recently after the winter so I thought I'd mention it here.

It's an ordinary auto, PS, no PB - drums all around. Originally a 318 but now has a built 340 from a '71 Duster. Newly rebuilt 650 Holley, new MSD, "strong" cam (unknown specs), 3 angle grind valve job, heads have harden seats, new pulleys, new valve covers, braided fuel lines, new Glass Pakcs exh., 727 Slap Stick, 8 3/4 rear, 3:23 gears... (More or less copying what the seller wrote )

It came with Ralleys with center caps and trim rings, but the tires (2x235 & 2x245/60-14) were rotten. Bought some nice used chrome rims with almost unused tires (4x235/60-14) cheap...

It's a California car and was restored in the US before it was exported to Norway - where I bought it.

It doesn't need any MAJOR work I think. There are just some small stuff that needs to be taken care of.
- Small dent w/rust on front left side panel. + Fix up some minor scratches. Paint otherwise ok.
- New rear-view mirror, or fix it up.
- Crack in the plastic below the grille. New or fix it up.
- Trim clips mostly missing...
- Wipers not returning when turned off.
- Put on the RT front spoilers and side scoops.
- Want side-stripes and hood decal.
- Plus some other stuff I cannot remember now...

I must also get someone to have a look at the engine. It's not running right - doesn't deliver as much as it should when I accelerate. It keeps dying on me while driving... I'll write more about this later.

More info going up on http://errors.no/soda/auto/ when I have some time, with some pics of the car as it looks today. It's great outside today, so I might get some new ones of it. I've included an old picture as it was before I bought it.

I'd love to get some feedback on this.

-soda

[Carlwalski]

Glad to see you poped up here from the bottom threads mate.  

Your car will look super hot with those future mods you plan on installing.  


How many Challengers where you live mate?  

[Soda]

Glad to see you poped up here from the bottom threads mate.  

Well, I felt I kinda had to now, mate.

Your car will look super hot with those future mods you plan on installing.  

I hope so. I think I have to get the ting run smoothly first, though.

How many Challengers where you live mate?  

I haven't seen any Challengers around here, but a member of my club has a 'Cuda.   I know there are a few Challengers and Cudas elsewhere in Norway.

-soda

[Carlwalski]

Yup, that is and always be my main goal to keep my car running strong. No engine, no go end-of-story.  

You should look around for some more Mopars espeacially E-Bodies. Call people, ask around see how many there are......I myself can't talk as I haven't see one in person before down here apart from mine. But I did my research and called the right people and now know there is between 5-10 1970 Challenger R/T's down here and I know for a fact  1 or 2 are clones.  



Hope to see you around here more mate this site has really taken off over the last 6 months or so, and will continue to rise.



Cheers,
Carl  

[1973challenger360]

soda future plans call for air in the tire  

NZ where did you find your car?

[Carlwalski]

After searching for about 5 months non-stop (every day) on ALL the American sites, google, eBaY etc I was that keen to import one from the states.
Checked a kiwi site that I probably had only visited once before and wha-la!!   Ad red:

1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
440 Magnum
TF-727
#'S Car

Called him up and he was only 30 minutes away!!!!  
7 other people called but I got first dibs as I probably called first and the others were in Auckland.........11 hours drive away Bwhaahahahahaha (deep dark voice)  
Went around, looked it over, fell in love, he said the lowest I'd go is $24,000 (US $10-12,000) my reply, done!  
The car had been stored for 20 plus years!! Have owner papers and even talked to the Canadian who brought it to New Zealand, he still knew the options! LOL!!  

Needed a bit of work and until it was completey stripped found out it needed more than we thought so after going in for a simple engine tune 9-10 months later I'm a few months away from a 100% restored 1970 Challenger R/T!!   Yehaaaaaaaaa  


Sorry for going off topic on your thread soda.  


Cheers,
Carl

[Soda]

soda future plans call for air in the tire  

That picture is about 6 months old so that's already taken care of. Four almost brand new tires and chrome rims are on that baby now...    

-soda

[Soda]

Sorry for going off topic on your thread soda.  

No problems, mate.

My story is similar. Seller lived 5 minutes walking distance from my mom's house.

-soda

[Carlwalski]

LOL!!! Sheesh thats close, closer than mine, great find bud.  

[Chryco Psycho]

Welcome
 Nice Chall !
 Im` not sure which "plastic" below the grill e you are talking about , nothing was plastic on a 70 front end, kind of a long way for me to drop by & tune the engine for you though  
 The side scoops were used on the 71 Chall

[Soda]

Welcome
 Nice Chall !
 Im` not sure which "plastic" below the grill e you are talking about , nothing was plastic on a 70 front end, kind of a long way for me to drop by & tune the engine for you though  
 The side scoops were used on the 71 Chall

Thanks!

Well, that's nice to hear since mine is a '71.

I'll take a picture of it.

-soda

[babyelephant]

Soda, Soda, can you hear me?

You haven't posted her in a long time. Are you still into Mopars? I run into your thread by a coincidence, but I can't find any pics of your ride. I'd love to see it in here, or live one day!

[MEK-Dangerfield]

He last checked in here on Sept. 23rd.