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    Offline challeng61

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    70 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Magnum Plum Crazy. Purchased 1978
    « on: January 11, 2009 - 01:04:25 AM »
    :woo: I feel inspired, Got it running after 22 years of setting. What a blast to drive it again. This is an all urigional U code car that was ordered from the factory with a column shift. Go figure... The car is pictured in my profile as I looked when I purchased it in High School. The thing I remembered is that when someone would open the door they could see the purple jambs and ask if it was purple. I hated that and said it would never be that color again. Never say never... It will once again be Crazy. I will post more pictures as it look now. Not pretty, but in really good shape still.

    OK, here I go, The front is off and work has begun!!!
    « Last Edit: March 03, 2009 - 11:22:32 AM by challeng61 »
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    Re: 70 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Magnum Plum Crazy. Purchased 1978
    « Reply #1 on: January 11, 2009 - 05:20:54 AM »
    FC7, despite how common it seems to be now, is still my favorite color.  I will put a coat of Plum Crazy paint on my 71 challenger when it's ready.  Mine was orginally metallic gold so count yourself lucky.   Bring on the pics.

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    Re: 70 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Magnum Plum Crazy. Purchased 1978
    « Reply #2 on: January 11, 2009 - 08:22:25 AM »
    I saw a ton of purple cars painted over in another color back in the 80's including an R/T-S.E. 440 4-speed (FE5 over the FC7). You're in good company on this website.   :woo:  The one in my sig. pic is a real FC7 Super Track Pack car.


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    Re: 70 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Magnum Plum Crazy. Purchased 1978
    « Reply #3 on: January 11, 2009 - 08:24:26 AM »
    I'd like to see a pic of the engine.  Is it all original?
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    Re: 70 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Magnum Plum Crazy. Purchased 1978
    « Reply #4 on: January 11, 2009 - 08:26:25 AM »
     :popcorn:
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    Re: 70 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Magnum Plum Crazy. Purchased 1978
    « Reply #5 on: January 11, 2009 - 10:20:54 AM »
     :popcorn: :popcorn:
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    Re: 70 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Magnum Plum Crazy. Purchased 1978
    « Reply #6 on: January 11, 2009 - 11:29:04 AM »
    Ok, I got the picks this morning. As you can see, not in too bad of shape. Typical rear qtr rust. The engine I have in currently is a 383, the 440 is under the work bench boiled and ready to be bored  30 over. The 73 340 Ralley 4 spd in the picture is the garage sale find in 2008, but that's another story.
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    Re: 70 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Magnum Plum Crazy. Purchased 1978
    « Reply #7 on: January 11, 2009 - 11:49:24 AM »
    Looks very nice man.
    Looking forward to seeing your progress.

     And, yep, your in good company here when it comes to FC7
    Mine is an original JS23U0B, FC7 also.
    I cannot wait to get rid of that dang color once I get mine back in one piece and I finally get to the paint process  :rofl:
     I say that, but every time I see a Plum Crazy Mopar my mind tends to want to keep it Plum Crazy though  :clueless:

     Anyhoo, keep us updated  :thumbsup:
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    Re: 70 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Magnum Plum Crazy. Purchased 1978
    « Reply #8 on: January 11, 2009 - 11:53:07 AM »
    Notice in the pictures, the column shifter is still in place. The console shift I added by having the whole mount hump from another challenger bolted in place and only cutting a hole in mine large enough to allow the linkage to pass through.

     :2cents: What are your thoughts on removing the console and returning it to origional?
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    Re: 70 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Magnum Plum Crazy. Purchased 1978
    « Reply #9 on: January 11, 2009 - 12:07:20 PM »
    I think it would be cool and unique to have a column shift and take out the console. Most of our cars came with a console so this would be another chance to stand out. Can't wait to see the process. Im also curious about your "garage sale" find. why cant I find a garage sale like that......  :hyper:
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    Re: 70 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Magnum Plum Crazy. Purchased 1978
    « Reply #10 on: January 11, 2009 - 12:31:15 PM »
     Cool pic  :ylsuper: and Congrats on getting it running again :thumbsup:,,,,,,,  back in the day I remember seeing those Yosemiti Sam mud flaps alot, glad thats over ;)
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    Re: 70 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Magnum Plum Crazy. Purchased 1978
    « Reply #11 on: January 11, 2009 - 12:58:50 PM »
    I'd keep the console and add an Auto-Grip!


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    Re: 70 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Magnum Plum Crazy. Purchased 1978
    « Reply #12 on: January 11, 2009 - 02:25:06 PM »
    Keep the column shift, its cool!
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    Re: 70 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Magnum Plum Crazy. Purchased 1978
    « Reply #13 on: January 11, 2009 - 02:46:25 PM »


     :iagree:  :2thumbs:
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    Re: 70 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Magnum Plum Crazy. Purchased 1978
    « Reply #14 on: January 11, 2009 - 06:47:33 PM »
    Quote from: challeng61 on January 11, 2009 - 11:53:07 AM


     :2cents: What are your thoughts on removing the console and returning it to origional?

    It's your car so you must have liked it when you put it in.  I like consoles and floor shifts. Change your column out and save it for the guy that you will sell it to (never say never).

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