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    Offline mojavered

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    Hello fom Bakersfield, CA
    « on: May 27, 2009 - 11:48:59 PM »
    Hello All, I have been lurking around finding loads of good info on this site.  I only wish I would have found it earlier.  I have a 71 Challenger R/T, original 383, now with a 440.  I have had it a little over a year.  It is originally green and the previous owner painted it white.  I think they were a vanishing point fan (nothing wrong with that).   I bought it thinking that it was going to be an easy/fun project, LOL.  Who would have known that Murphy got a hold of it?  Some of the body work is going to need to be redone some day, but I want to get it back together so I can drive it.  It is about an 8-10’, so don’t get too close!  Anyway, I have redone the rear and front end, changing the open rear to a 3.55 sure grip.  Just had the 727 tranny rebuilt and a shift kit put in it and the 440 is in the shop being rebuilt right now.  I am currently TRYING to put the interior in and having fun with that, ha!  The rallye cluster was pulled and a standard dash was put in???? and now it has a 72 style gauge assembly with it???  Lots of work, but a learning experience as this is the first project that I have ever taken on.  Thanks for all the great info out there!  Keep it coming!
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    Offline tb3cuda

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    Re: Hello fom Bakersfield, CA
    « Reply #1 on: May 27, 2009 - 11:58:18 PM »
    Welcome,  very nice looking car.  I'm not too far from you, in Chico CA.  Show us more pics when you have a chance.  All of these cars have surprises/ issues but the real fun is driving them and sharing the mopar experience.  Enjoy. 
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    Offline usraptr

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    Re: Hello fom Bakersfield, CA
    « Reply #2 on: May 28, 2009 - 12:03:39 AM »
    Nice car!!  You'll love this site and all the help you get.  Keep us posted with more pics as you make progress.  As they say:

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    1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

    Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
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    "usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

    Offline FY1Cuda

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    Re: Hello fom Bakersfield, CA
    « Reply #3 on: May 28, 2009 - 12:23:44 AM »
    Welcome.  Yo have a good looking Challenger.  If you don't mind a little drive, think about coming up to the Mopar Alley car show in Fremont on June 7.
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    Offline NoMope Greg

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    Re: Hello fom Bakersfield, CA
    « Reply #4 on: May 28, 2009 - 01:47:47 AM »
    Welcome to the site from San Diego.  That's a pretty nice project you have - I'd take a 10-foot paint job any day of the week.  :icon16:
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    Offline hooD

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    Re: Hello fom Bakersfield, CA
    « Reply #5 on: May 28, 2009 - 01:58:40 AM »
    Welcome to the forum and its nice to see another Challenger coming back to life.   :2thumbs:
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    Offline hezzel

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    Re: Hello fom Bakersfield, CA
    « Reply #6 on: May 28, 2009 - 02:59:21 AM »
    Welcome mojavered :wave: Nice Chally :thumbsup:
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    Offline 426HEMI

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    Re: Hello fom Bakersfield, CA
    « Reply #7 on: May 28, 2009 - 06:17:09 AM »
    Welcome to the site and you have a very nice looking car.  Keep us posted on your project. 
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    Got a pretty good start on my M46 optioned Barracuda restoration but now it is on hold till I can gather more funds.  Still need a few parts for it.  SIU Graduate 75 AAS Automotive Tech, 94 BS Advanced Tech Studies, 1997 MSED Workforce Education and Development

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    Offline somedaysoon

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    Re: Hello fom Bakersfield, CA
    « Reply #8 on: May 28, 2009 - 09:12:10 AM »
     8'-10' is better than 10'-15' , and it's mopar, gotta be happy. Nice car and welcome. Pete
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    Offline cj

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    Re: Hello fom Bakersfield, CA
    « Reply #9 on: May 28, 2009 - 05:16:32 PM »
    Welcome.  Nice looking challenger.  Hope you have lots of fun with it!
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    Cheryl
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    Offline 67vertman

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    Re: Hello fom Bakersfield, CA
    « Reply #10 on: May 28, 2009 - 11:19:02 PM »
    Always nice to have another Cali person onsite.  I am in the Inland Empire about two hours south of you.

    Very nice looking Challenger.  If you have any question ask, there is a wealth of information on here.
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    Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

    I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

    First car -1969 Road Runner 383 4sp

    Current ride - 1970 Barracuda 440-6 4 sp Dana 60  (4:10)

    Offline mojavered

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    Re: Hello fom Bakersfield, CA
    « Reply #11 on: May 29, 2009 - 01:47:55 PM »
    Thanks everyone for the kind welcomes and good words.  Unfortunately, these are the only 2 pics I have ever taken of the car other than some of the wiring, front end, etc..  I have to admit, it is satisfying when something is completed.  I then know that I am that much closer.  I try and do at least one thing every couple days, but then life gets in the way.  Anyway, see you around. 
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    Offline Glennster

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    Re: Hello fom Bakersfield, CA
    « Reply #12 on: May 29, 2009 - 07:52:43 PM »
    Here's what it would look like with a little vinyl on the roof....
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    Re: Hello fom Bakersfield, CA
    « Reply #13 on: May 30, 2009 - 12:55:20 AM »
    Good looking car...

    8-10 foot paint is better than 100 yards paint.  I have primer body, read doors, black primer fenders and red header panel and front valance.

    Cool ride and I can't wait until my car is all one color.

    Daniel
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    Offline 71340RT

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    Re: Hello fom Bakersfield, CA
    « Reply #14 on: May 30, 2009 - 01:51:40 AM »
    Welcome to the site and sounds like you already have a plan for the Challenger. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.
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