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    Offline footin70rt

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    Saying Hello
    « on: November 24, 2010 - 12:19:41 AM »
    Hi everybody! I have finally gotten around to joining this site. After coming here several times I have figured out this one is the best for information. My name is Thomas and I have a ’70 Challenger R/T, originally a 383 4spd car that had a 440 in it when I got the car over 25yrs ago. I have still have the original 4spd (it just needs to be completely gone through) and am keeping my eyes open for a somewhat of a correct date code 383. No plans in the immediate future for a restoration, but one day I may get to it. Right now the car is fun to drive and really don’t have the room right now to tear it apart.  Main question right now would be with a 9/69 build date on the car, what date range of engine should I be looking for, or does it really make that big of a difference at this point?
    « Last Edit: November 25, 2010 - 01:34:19 AM by footin70rt »
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    Thomas
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    Offline 360FISH

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    Re: Saying Hello
    « Reply #1 on: November 24, 2010 - 01:19:01 AM »
    Welcome aboard!  I'm not a restoration guy but I'm sure someone here would have an opinion...  :roflsmiley:

    Your car looks cool... post more pictures.   :bigshades:

    Alan
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    Offline Bullitt-

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    Re: Saying Hello
    « Reply #2 on: November 24, 2010 - 08:00:24 AM »
    Howdy Thomas. Welcome Aboard..  :wave:
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    Offline hezzel

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    Re: Saying Hello
    « Reply #3 on: November 24, 2010 - 08:45:52 AM »
    Welcome Thomas :wave:
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    Offline challengermaniac

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    Re: Saying Hello
    « Reply #4 on: November 25, 2010 - 01:03:31 PM »
    Hi Thomas,

    Welcome aboard.  From my perspective, it's not numbers matching so it really only matters to you and the more it matters, the more you are going to pay!  Which is why I would be looking for a 440 that met my general criteria, including budget.   
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    Charlie
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    Offline DAYLEY/CHALLENGER

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    Re: Saying Hello
    « Reply #5 on: November 25, 2010 - 07:08:56 PM »
    Welcome to the site and let me be the first..............aside from your avitar.......... :useless: :useless:
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    Offline footin70rt

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    Re: Saying Hello
    « Reply #6 on: December 02, 2010 - 01:20:44 AM »
    Well here is a better pic. The more I have been thinking about the engine I think I willjust get another 440 block and build a stroker motor, it's not like after 25years I am planing on get rid of it any time soon.

    Thomas
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    Thomas
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    Offline hooD

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    Re: Saying Hello
    « Reply #7 on: December 02, 2010 - 05:01:34 AM »
     :swaying:  Hello Thomas, and welcome to the site.  Fast forward a few years and your daughter will be saying:  "Hey pops, can I have the keys to the Challenger?" 
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    Offline RB2929

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    Re: Saying Hello
    « Reply #8 on: December 02, 2010 - 07:34:36 AM »
    Nice looking Chally  :cheers:
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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re: Saying Hello
    « Reply #9 on: December 02, 2010 - 11:28:28 AM »
    typically 3-4 month lead for a block , so you want a 5 or 6 /69 block to date match
     Welcome BTW  :wave:
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    Offline Aussie Challenger

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    Re: Saying Hello
    « Reply #10 on: December 06, 2010 - 06:54:51 AM »
    Welcome to the site, great looking car, cute looking daughter, looks like she wants to take the bear for a ride.   :burnout:
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    Offline Sleepychallenger

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    Re: Saying Hello
    « Reply #11 on: December 06, 2010 - 07:44:16 AM »
    Welcome,

    shouldnt that pic be in the babes pic section  :stirpot: :roflsmiley:

    nice car. whats the one next to it?
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    Offline brads70

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    Re: Saying Hello
    « Reply #12 on: December 06, 2010 - 07:55:34 AM »
    Welcome! Nice ride! :2thumbs:
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    Brad
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    Re: Saying Hello
    « Reply #13 on: December 11, 2010 - 09:40:37 PM »
    Register if you like?

    http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/register.shtml

    That way if I know of or ever hear of your original 383 I can let you know.

    Barry

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    Offline joelson6

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    Re: Saying Hello
    « Reply #14 on: December 12, 2010 - 08:46:00 PM »
    welcome,  :thumbsup:
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