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Offline dixiedog

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1970 Challenger
« on: February 09, 2009 - 03:17:37 PM »
Hey guys, just found this site and joined.  I am from Northeast Tennessee.  I have always loved the Challengers, when I was younger (now 50) I owned 3 1972 Challengers and a 1970 cuda (I know I should still have it but). I recently purchased a 1970 Challenger.  I will post pics of it later.  It is in epoxy primer, the quarters have been replaced.  It was in good shape to begin with, no rust in the floors, frame rails etc.  The quarters could have been fixed with patch panels but.  The real rust was in the trunk.  The guy I bought it from cut that out and had it minitubed.  He did an excellent job in doing it.  It looks really good with the wheels and tires.  I'm not real sure if I want to leave it that way or put it back stock.  My brother said there was no way he would change it back, looks to bad this way.  But I'm still not sure.  I personally would not have done it but I was lucky to get one (1970) in this good of condition.  The car was a 318 auto. copper color with the brown interior.  The interior is all there and is in surprisingly good cond with only a couple of minor places (might be using it until I get $ to redo it as well).  I will be seeking advice from time to time as I will definitely need it. I have looked at several and this is the best one I could find and the only 1970 I could find around here (paid quite a bit for it as you guys probably know).  Any advice or guidance would be deeply appreciated.  Thanks, Dano     




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Re: 1970 Challenger
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2009 - 03:22:41 PM »
Welcome aboard.....     :wave:   Glad you found us, stick around and enjoy the site.     :2thumbs:   
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Re: 1970 Challenger
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2009 - 03:54:03 PM »
Hey   WELCOME to the site!   You still runnin' that 318? What color you goin' with? Leave the tubbs.  :2cents: :ylsuper:   Lots of help here.  :swaying: 
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Re: 1970 Challenger
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2009 - 04:02:08 PM »
Welcome to the site and sounds like cool combination for a Challenger. Post pictures as soon as you can so we can all check out your Challenger.


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Re: 1970 Challenger
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2009 - 04:58:23 PM »
Welcome to the site.  We're all looking forward to pics, because  :useless:  :bigsmile:
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Re: 1970 Challenger
« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2009 - 05:56:41 PM »
WELCOME to the site, these guys can help with ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Re: 1970 Challenger
« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2009 - 06:12:40 PM »
Welcome aboard!! I'd love to see some pics too. As you can tell we LUV pictures here!! Good luck with the car!!


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Re: 1970 Challenger
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2009 - 01:45:55 AM »
 :woo:  Glad you joined the site Dano!!!  Information given here is priceless.  Looking forward to seeing pictures of your '70.
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Offline dixiedog

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Re: 1970 Challenger
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2009 - 08:46:11 AM »
No, I don't have the 318.  It is the without the motor or trans.  I have an option to buy a 440 and 727.  I probably will use a 440.  Not sure yet.       

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Re: 1970 Challenger
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2009 - 11:28:00 AM »
Welcome and good luck with the project.

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Re: 1970 Challenger
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2009 - 11:46:07 AM »
 :wave:Welcome aboard.  Hope you enjoy the camaraderie here.

By the way, did someone mention pics!!!!!!!!!!!


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Re: 1970 Challenger
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2009 - 06:38:07 PM »
Welcome ! You will enjoy this site very much !

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Re: 1970 Challenger
« Reply #12 on: February 11, 2009 - 02:34:41 PM »
Welcome to the party :clapping: :bananasmi      KEN    northern :canada:
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Re: 1970 Challenger
« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2009 - 09:05:32 PM »
Welcome :woohoo:  You'll love this site.  Tons of information and very helpful people.
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Re: 1970 Challenger
« Reply #14 on: February 11, 2009 - 09:49:16 PM »
Hey Welcome! I just got back to the Mopar camp myself! 1970 Challenger as well! Lot's of invaluable info in here!
Brad
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