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    Offline T/A Care

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    Newbie with T/A saying "howdy!"
    « on: October 28, 2004 - 05:40:49 PM »
    Original 1970 T/A Challenger bought from the original owner for $2,100 in 1982.  Have some engine dress up goodies and in process of painting it back to the original Plum Crazy. 

    Pony mill houses 10.2:1 compression by TRW w/chrome moly rings; 70cc chambers; shot peened, magnafluxed, sized & side polished rods; flat, back cut, 5 angled 2.02" narrow stem intake valves sliding through bronze wall guides; a Comp Cams HE268 cam, gasket match porting, stress relieved T/A block .030 over connected to a PTC 4,000 stall torque converter (www.ptcrace.com) & 727 auto with power out through a 4.56 Sure Grip.

    At the 1983 Mopar Nationals took 1st place in the Autocross and 2nd at the dragstrip in brackets (13.8 @ 104mph). Check the my "Six Pak 2 Go" page.

    Going to the chassis dyno Nov. 13th.  Will see what she puts out (at 6,100’ above sea level).
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    Offline Rev-It-Up

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    Re: Newbie with T/A saying "howdy!"
    « Reply #1 on: October 28, 2004 - 05:52:31 PM »
    T/A Care...welcome to the board!!  Loved your site and your engine bay is looking awesome!  When will the rest of the car be painted?  Would love to see it when finished.

    Hope you stick around.  Bunch of great folks who are very knowledgeable and friendly. 

    Welcome
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    Re: Newbie with T/A saying "howdy!"
    « Reply #2 on: October 28, 2004 - 05:58:55 PM »
    Thanks for the welcom REV!  I'm just about to start prepping the body for paint.  It's all straight and never been hit.  I hope to have it done this winter.  Some of the moldings and chrome need TLC but it's a driver so I'm not going to get way picky.
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    Re: Newbie with T/A saying "howdy!"
    « Reply #3 on: October 28, 2004 - 06:04:33 PM »
    Welcome T/A Care ;)
      I think I pretty much stopped reading when you said you paid $2100 for your T/A :o :o :o Did you really know what you were buying back then?

      Mike
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    Re: Newbie with T/A saying "howdy!"
    « Reply #4 on: October 28, 2004 - 06:14:41 PM »
    At the time I bought it (I was in college) I knew it was a special edition but had no idea what it would become.  Over time money has been tighter and more abundant and I kept running into people saying, "I had a xxxxx.  I wish I'd never sold it."  So I learned from others and hung on to it.  I'm trying to get my son interested in it and working on it with me but video games seem to be more of a priority for him.   ;D  We'll see.  Both kids love to ride in it and do burn outs.  They (and Mrs. T/A Care) get a little bored at meets.   :-\  They all love going on cruises and the head turning it gets!
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    Re: Newbie with T/A saying "howdy!"
    « Reply #5 on: October 28, 2004 - 06:38:13 PM »
    Nice ride T/A Care, it will be fun to watch as you get this beauty put back together! You have a nice web page too, enjoyed looking through the pictures and reading a bit of it's history. Post often!!  ;D
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    Re: Newbie with T/A saying "howdy!"
    « Reply #6 on: October 28, 2004 - 07:30:27 PM »
    Glad you found your way here T/A Care.  You will see that these are the best group of people around.  Your engine bay looks awesome.  I can't wait to see pics of the entire car all finished.  Stick around, we have lots of fun here.
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    Offline MoparMan440

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    Re: Newbie with T/A saying "howdy!"
    « Reply #7 on: October 28, 2004 - 10:06:40 PM »
    Welcome T/A Care ! It's nice to see another T/A owner around here. :) I also have a FC7 T/A but mine is a basket case at this point :(. However I'll be in full restoration mode in the next month or so.

    Once again welcome and I hope you enjoy the board.
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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: Newbie with T/A saying "howdy!"
    « Reply #8 on: October 28, 2004 - 10:39:11 PM »
    Sharp! really sharp!! That's definitely a car that'll catch the judge's head for a double look! 340x6 get's me wood!
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    Re: Newbie with T/A saying "howdy!"
    « Reply #9 on: October 28, 2004 - 11:30:41 PM »
    Thats definitely some sweet sh!t!!  WOW that car is going to be AWESOME!!   Can't wait to see more pics when you get alittle farther along!!  Very COOL!!  8)  8)  8)  8)  8)     For Sure!! Keep us informed!!  Love it!! This is my sh!t!!   ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D

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    Re: Newbie with T/A saying "howdy!"
    « Reply #10 on: October 28, 2004 - 11:41:42 PM »


    Welcome to the board T/A Care.  :D ;)


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    Re: Newbie with T/A saying "howdy!"
    « Reply #11 on: October 29, 2004 - 12:14:44 AM »
    T/A Cares, welcome aboard!!!  That's an awesome T/A you have there! :o 8) 8) 8) :o  Those FC-7 cars really look great!!!! ;) ;D 8) :P  I hope you enjoy the atmosphere around here and pick up on a few things. :P
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    Re: Newbie with T/A saying "howdy!"
    « Reply #12 on: October 29, 2004 - 03:11:05 AM »
    Nice ride , Welcome  8)
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    Re: Newbie with T/A saying "howdy!"
    « Reply #13 on: October 29, 2004 - 03:29:44 AM »
    Quote from: topcatcuda on October 28, 2004 - 10:39:11 PM
    340x6 get's me wood!

    LOL!   ;D

    Welcome Aboard T/A! 
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    Re: Newbie with T/A saying "howdy!"
    « Reply #14 on: October 29, 2004 - 06:37:20 AM »
    It's cool you've been able to hang on to your T/A thru the "rough" times (college budgets make it tough to keep a hotrod ;D).
    Great shot of the engine bay!

    You'll enjoy this group ;) ;D ;D
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