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Offline b570

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Just got my first Mopar 70 Challenger
« on: September 14, 2008 - 09:07:24 PM »
Ive always loved all Mopars,but these are my favorites.I just got this 70- 318- colum shift- bench seat Challenger off an old buddy from highschool.The cars been sitting in his garage since 92.He put a fresh 340 in it,355 posi,and a brand new 727 trans(which I have to install).He started patching the floor and firewall but lost intrest.So I got it.Im not sure what it worth but I think I got a good deal.Im gonna keep it original except for the 340.Im gonna need alot of help since Ive always been a Chevy guy.I still have my Z28 race car,but this will be my cruiser.Here are some pics.What do ya think???








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Re: Just got my first Mopar 70 Challenger
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2008 - 09:09:33 PM »
Congratulations, that's a sharp looking car. You'll be a proud cruiser.


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Re: Just got my first Mopar 70 Challenger
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2008 - 09:14:06 PM »
Welcome to the forum.  My original 70 was a column shift with a bench seat.  Not a bad deal.  Yours looks like a great project.  Keep us posted with pics.
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Re: Just got my first Mopar 70 Challenger
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2008 - 09:16:22 PM »
I think you did good.  And Welcome to C-C.Com.

What are your plans hor her?



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Re: Just got my first Mopar 70 Challenger
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2008 - 09:18:06 PM »
Welcome aboard.  :wave:

Offline b570

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Re: Just got my first Mopar 70 Challenger
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2008 - 09:26:49 PM »
Thanks guys! Im just gonna keep it a nice cruiser.I WANT to keep it,but with this Michigan economy if offered the right price I might let it go.For now Im gonna make it a nice cruiser for fun.I cant take my racecar anywhere.Thats what the Challenger will be for.The only thing I really need is a front bumper.The rest is just labor,which I will do.Oh and a colum shifter set-up.He had a Megashifter floor shift in it.I took that out already.He gave me a ton of parts Im not even going to use.Im leaving it the way it is.

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Re: Just got my first Mopar 70 Challenger
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2008 - 09:32:21 PM »
Welcome to the site! :wave:  Congrats on the recent purchase and hopefully you decide to keep it after it's all fixed up. :2thumbs:  It looks like a very solid start for something very cool! :grinyes:
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Re: Just got my first Mopar 70 Challenger
« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2008 - 09:37:00 PM »
Welcome aboard  :working:

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Re: Just got my first Mopar 70 Challenger
« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2008 - 12:24:11 AM »
 :ylsuper:  Welcome to the Mopar Family!  Your Challenger looks very solid.  I think that once you get it all done, you'll keep your e-body even though you're a chevy guy.  Great to see another Michigander join the site!
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Offline b570

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Re: Just got my first Mopar 70 Challenger
« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2008 - 02:18:43 AM »
Anyone know what the wheels he had on this are from.Ive yet to see another Challenger with this type of wheel.It has manual 4 drum brakes too.

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Re: Just got my first Mopar 70 Challenger
« Reply #10 on: September 15, 2008 - 07:03:24 AM »
They look like regular Magnum 500s. They could be found on any of a variety of mopars from around 67 until 74.

Welcome, btw. Nice car to start with.

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Re: Just got my first Mopar 70 Challenger
« Reply #11 on: September 15, 2008 - 07:07:28 AM »
Welcome :wave: Great looking Challenger :2thumbs:
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Re: Just got my first Mopar 70 Challenger
« Reply #12 on: September 15, 2008 - 07:58:34 AM »
Welcome fellow Michigander!  Looks like a nice find, keep us updated with your progress!
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Re: Just got my first Mopar 70 Challenger
« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2008 - 11:46:00 PM »
Welcome to the site!  My brother is a fireman in St Clair Shores.  Looks like a nice car to me!  Very cool!   :wave:



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Re: Just got my first Mopar 70 Challenger
« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2008 - 07:53:22 AM »
Very nice looking Chally. Does not look to need too much before its roadworthy.  :burnout:
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