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    Offline IronChef

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    !970 Plum Crazy R/T
    « on: February 02, 2011 - 06:24:19 PM »
    Hey Everyone,

    Back in the early 80's, I had a GK5 Dark Burnt Orange R/T that was pretty well loaded.  Well, I totaled that car in a serious head-on collision.  The last time I sat in a Challenger was when the paramedics were pulling me out of the car.  I always promised myself that someday I'd have another.  Well, life, kids, marriage, divorce, jobs all got in the way but last week I finally bought one.  1970, Plum Crazy, Auto, Factory Air, PS, PDB, PW, 6-Way Seat, Go-Wing, numbers matching.  One of the more loaded Challengers I've ever seen.

    It's on a carrier from Southern California to Texas now, but I thought it would be time to sign-up here.  Got 20 years of catch-up learning to do!

    Thanks to member DoNotChallengeHer for helping me get through the spam filters and signed up!  :cheers:

    A few pics:











    A photo of my other cars at the new Texas Stadium:

    « Last Edit: February 02, 2011 - 10:11:00 PM by IronChef »
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    Offline usraptr

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    Re: !970 Plum Crazy R/T
    « Reply #1 on: February 02, 2011 - 06:30:31 PM »
    Welcome and congrats!! :2thumbs:  That's a beautiful car.  Mind if I ask if it is original or restored?  Don't worry there are a lot of wonderful people here that will help you get caught up in a hurry!  :2thumbs:   :wavingflag:
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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
    (Edited 8-1-17)

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    Offline Relic

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    Re: !970 Plum Crazy R/T
    « Reply #2 on: February 02, 2011 - 07:40:57 PM »
     :droolingbounce:

    Nice!!!
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    Offline DoNotChallengeHer

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    Re: !970 Plum Crazy R/T
    « Reply #3 on: February 02, 2011 - 07:42:15 PM »
    Mike, Welcome, glad you finally made it over here.  :wave:  Your Challenger is beautiful  :2thumbs:
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    Offline captcolour

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    Re: !970 Plum Crazy R/T
    « Reply #4 on: February 02, 2011 - 08:23:46 PM »
    Welcome fellow newbie.  Nice ride!
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    Offline mjb765

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    Re: !970 Plum Crazy R/T
    « Reply #5 on: February 02, 2011 - 08:43:03 PM »
    Welcome and congrats on the ride!!!! Love the color.......
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    Offline IronChef

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    Re: !970 Plum Crazy R/T
    « Reply #6 on: February 02, 2011 - 10:17:47 PM »
    Thanks for all the nice compliments!  :cheers:

    Quote from: usraptr on February 02, 2011 - 06:30:31 PM
    Welcome and congrats!! :2thumbs:  That's a beautiful car.  Mind if I ask if it is original or restored?  Don't worry there are a lot of wonderful people here that will help you get caught up in a hurry!  :2thumbs:   :wavingflag:

    According to the previous owner (I am owner 4) the car has been repainted, the engine was sent to Muscle Motors in Grand Rapids, MI to be freshened up and the transmission was rebuilt by Bob Mazzolini.  However it is all numbers matching, no rust, never wrecked and everything else is as it was from the factory.  I'll definitely re-paint the car...there are a lot of flaws when you look up close, and I'll see how big of a cam they installed.  I may go for a milder grind for a 440.

    Quote from: DoNotChallengeHer on February 02, 2011 - 07:42:15 PM
    Mike, Welcome, glad you finally made it over here.  :wave:  Your Challenger is beautiful  :2thumbs:

    Thanks for making this Mopar refugee feel so welcome Jackie.  :wave:
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    Offline hezzel

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    Re: !970 Plum Crazy R/T
    « Reply #7 on: February 03, 2011 - 03:09:39 AM »
    Welcome Mike :wave: Nice Challenger  :2thumbs:And a sweet collection of other rides :bigsmile:
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    Offline hooD

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    Re: !970 Plum Crazy R/T
    « Reply #8 on: February 04, 2011 - 05:06:17 AM »
     :bigsmile:  Hello Mike and Welcome to the land of Mopars!  With everything that you've been through, I can't think of a better prize than your Challenger.  She's a head turner for sure!
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    Offline Dick Landy

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    Re: !970 Plum Crazy R/T
    « Reply #9 on: February 09, 2011 - 09:28:03 AM »
    Wow,

    nice car! I think I saw she on ebay, right?

    Have fun, greetings

    Marcus
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    Offline Challenger III

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    Re: !970 Plum Crazy R/T
    « Reply #10 on: February 10, 2011 - 07:31:07 PM »
     :wave: Very nice car! Welcome to the best place for Mopar folks to hang out!  :cheers:
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    Mike    Yakima, Washington

    Resto Thread:  http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=66668.0

    Offline Matt70

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    Re: !970 Plum Crazy R/T
    « Reply #11 on: February 10, 2011 - 07:39:03 PM »
     :worshippy Awesome car! Welcome!
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    Offline Super Blue 72

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    Re: !970 Plum Crazy R/T
    « Reply #12 on: February 11, 2011 - 10:16:55 PM »
    Alll you cars look great  :thumbsup: but your Charger is really sweet!  :grinyes:
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    1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

    Pic #2 and 3 of my ARII 1/24 scale model car 

    Phil in New England-Massachusetts  Always thank God for what you have!

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    Offline the Wizard

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    Re: !970 Plum Crazy R/T
    « Reply #13 on: February 11, 2011 - 10:33:21 PM »
    WELCOME to the board IRONCHEF...love the car......let me know if you see any more like this!!!
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    Offline GranCuda1970

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    Re: !970 Plum Crazy R/T
    « Reply #14 on: February 15, 2011 - 09:47:33 AM »
    Sweet PLUMB CRAZY chally Love the 1970 chally just looks to down to business. welcome to cuda challenger. :cooldancing:
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