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Offline supserdave

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New guy, 73 challenger
« on: September 03, 2010 - 08:31:15 PM »
Hey everybody,

I purchased a 73 challenger from my brother about 2 years ago, and now finally Im at a point that I can dedicate some serious time to the resto. It started life as a gold, white top, white interior, 318 ac challenger from Arizona. It was repainted top banana when I got it. The car was a very solid rust free car, with a little body damage here and there but not bad at all. I hoped to have an easy resto.

Started the resto about a year ago, and I'm making good progress. After I dug into the body, I found more damage than I expected. A new driver side AMD quarter, and a patch on the passenger side, a little time on the frame machine, and here I am. Right now I'm in the middle of body work, which is a learning experience for me. With some pointers from some experts in the field, its coming along. Here is a pic of its current state. I hope to get my doors and fenders adjusted this weekend, and next week I'll be getting my AMD r/t hood so I can get all of the body panels fit together.

When it hits the road next spring, it will be hemi orange, white top, white interior. 440 with a pistol grip 4 speed, and a 3.73 8 3/4.




Offline usraptr

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Re: New guy, 73 challenger
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2010 - 09:34:36 PM »
WELCOME!!  You'll get lot's of good advice and support here at CC.  Keep us posted on your progress and remember:
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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 ChallengerHK

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Re: New guy, 73 challenger
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2010 - 10:16:03 PM »
Let me congratulate you on your choice of year  :lol:


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Offline brads70

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Re: New guy, 73 challenger
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2010 - 11:52:26 PM »
Welcome!!! Car is looking awesome!   :2thumbs: Post some more pictures when you can?
Brad
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Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

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Re: New guy, 73 challenger
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2010 - 08:30:01 AM »
Welcome :wave:
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Offline moparrunner

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Re: New guy, 73 challenger
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2010 - 11:29:13 AM »
hello and welcome .
i am new myself to this forum .
looks great to me  :thumbsup:
the challenger

Offline AARCuda340+6

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Re: New guy, 73 challenger
« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2010 - 08:40:24 PM »
Looks like you have some work ahead but you'll find most of your questions answered here at CC.com.
I'm always amazed at the wealth of knowledge the members freely give.
Enjoy your build.



 
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Offline cj

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Re: New guy, 73 challenger
« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2010 - 09:03:17 PM »
Welcome to another '73.  Looking good.
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Offline Chlngrcrzy

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Re: New guy, 73 challenger
« Reply #8 on: September 07, 2010 - 09:10:49 PM »
 :iagree:   Welcome and good luck with the car  :2thumbs:

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Re: New guy, 73 challenger
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2010 - 11:10:30 AM »
Welcome, my 72 started out gold with white top and white interior, 318 auto. 
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Re: New guy, 73 challenger
« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2010 - 11:28:25 AM »
welcome, more pics the better, most of the guys are picture hounds.
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Re: New guy, 73 challenger
« Reply #11 on: September 21, 2010 - 12:14:12 PM »
Sounds like a sweet ride!  Welcome to the site!    :cheers:

Offline punisher72

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Re: New guy, 73 challenger
« Reply #12 on: September 24, 2010 - 07:45:47 AM »
Welcome and go the pistol grip! :bananasmi

Offline 74ralley

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Re: New guy, 73 challenger
« Reply #13 on: September 24, 2010 - 08:03:50 PM »
Welcome To The Site ! looks like a nice project ya got there!   :working:
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Re: New guy, 73 challenger
« Reply #14 on: September 25, 2010 - 04:24:43 AM »
Welcome to the site! :wave:  It sounds like you've made quite the progress so far on it & judging by the one photo, it's looking good, too! :2thumbs:  Your plan for it should make for a fun car that'll get noticed!! :grinyes: :cheers:
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