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    Offline conceptmachine

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    Hello from Iowa
    « on: August 13, 2011 - 03:12:03 PM »
    Hello Fellas, gals,  greetings from Iowa.  Smith ..... Jimmy Smith...my friends call me Jim, but I aint got no friends.  LOL

    Good to be a part of a fun site.  Nothing like having a great time.

    A friend from another board pointed out this site, in order to help me get more knowlegable in a 1:1.  When I was in high school my brother gave me his 74 challenger for a few years to help get me around.  Then he bought a 74 charger which he let me drive after high school.  both went to my dad because he owed my dad some money.  Dad sold them in the mid to late 90s dirt cheap to a guy that would come by every year for about a 8 years...  Oh well...didn't know he would sell, but he did.  Now that I'm older I wanted to maybe get a new or vintage challenger or cuda.  I'm leaning vintage, but I'm trying to learn the ropes as to what to get..  I would like as close to original as possible...  Ground up restored is good to...or body on restored.  As long as there are original parts thru-out, with minimal repop.  Original build sheet...tags etc.  I can spend in the 60s...but would prefer something in the 50s range.

    With this, I'll paruse the site and try to find some info I'm looking for.  Seems like there is a lot out there...but from what I was told by my buddy, most have the prices to high for this economy.  Seems like they just put the cars out there hoping someone with a ton of cash will pounce on it.  I'm just trying to find the best buy I can for the money.  I want to be able to do shows with my wife... etc... etc..  sounds like a fun time.

    Thanks again!

    Jimbo
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    Offline challe70

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    Re: Hello from Iowa
    « Reply #1 on: August 13, 2011 - 03:54:00 PM »
    Hi  from Finland, and welcome to best E-body sites of the world.  :wave: I think, here you can learn everything whatever you want to know E-bodies.  :bigsmile:
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    Offline Jamiez

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    Re: Hello from Iowa
    « Reply #2 on: August 13, 2011 - 04:02:55 PM »
    You probably want to shoot MeanGreen`cuda  a PM.  He is always seeking out cars which are deals/worth the money. 

    If you cruise the Members restoration section and look at a lot of the projects you should learn what the typical trouble spots are (example: rusted trunk floors) the difficult parts to get (example: Cuda grills) so when you do start looking at cars you'll know exactly what you're in for :)

    There are also a lot of people here who are experts in fender tags, broadcast sheets, etc so you can verify the authenticity of any potential purchases.
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    Offline conceptmachine

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    Re: Hello from Iowa
    « Reply #3 on: August 14, 2011 - 09:49:05 AM »
    Thanks for the warm welcome guys!  I gave Hov an email.  Thanks for the info!

    Jimmy
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    Offline spoolinhard

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    Re: Hello from Iowa
    « Reply #4 on: August 14, 2011 - 11:33:05 AM »
    Hello, I am also from Iowa. I am near council bluffs, where are you at?
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    Offline acudanut

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    Re: Hello from Iowa
    « Reply #5 on: August 14, 2011 - 12:39:14 PM »
    Hello from KC..What are you really wanting...A 'Cuda, Charger or Challenger ?
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    Offline conceptmachine

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    Re: Hello from Iowa
    « Reply #6 on: August 14, 2011 - 01:08:54 PM »
    I'm in  West Des Moines.  Thanks guys...  Looking for a Cuda or Challenger.  prefer AAR, RT or TA  Chargers are not in my top 4 cars.
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    Offline conceptmachine

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    Re: Hello from Iowa
    « Reply #7 on: August 14, 2011 - 01:12:27 PM »
    Haven't totally ruled out a new challenger as well.  I had a SRT8 fully loaded quoted to me the other day.  I can actually do a trade in on it as well, being I won't have enough room in my garage for more than 3 cars.  So, I figured I'd trade in my 11' truck and get a used 10 or so year old truck and take a chunk off the challenger doing so.  Iowa winters are terrible...so never gonna leave a nice car outside.
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    Offline TorOrange

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    Re: Hello from Iowa
    « Reply #8 on: August 14, 2011 - 01:53:13 PM »
    He knows he want's a 70 cuda he just wont admit it  :bigsmile: Welcome.
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    Offline acudanut

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    Re: Hello from Iowa
    « Reply #9 on: August 14, 2011 - 07:53:28 PM »
     No, He knows a 71 'Cuda is worth the most... That or a E-body convertible.. :money:
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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re: Hello from Iowa
    « Reply #10 on: August 16, 2011 - 01:50:30 AM »
    My full restored 71 Charger is available , 440 4spd pistol car , I know not what you are looking for , My Wife might sell here 2010 R/T , with over 10 k in upgrades & 8000 miles on it
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    Offline jimynick

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    Re: Hello from Iowa
    « Reply #11 on: August 16, 2011 - 08:20:58 PM »
    Welcome CM from Iowa! At your price point, you'll find a decent car, you've just got to narrow the field a wee bit. Surf around and make up your mind. The hemi, convert or 71 'Cudas (and it could be all 3) are probably the most expensive. Enjoy!  :wave:
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    Offline Street_Challenged73

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    Re: Hello from Iowa
    « Reply #12 on: August 20, 2011 - 04:18:24 AM »
    Welcome to the site! :wave:  Good luck with your search of finding the perfect E-body to suit your needs! :cheers:  Given your price range, you should be able to find something quite nice, whether it be an original Challenger or a new one. :2thumbs:
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    Offline conceptmachine

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    Re: Hello from Iowa
    « Reply #13 on: August 20, 2011 - 03:38:50 PM »
    Thanks again for the nice welcome guys.  Still haven't found anything yet...still looking... for vintage.  Still debating new...  I went to the dodge dealership and they have a nice jeep there that I wouldn't mind keeping outside and it has only 20K miles...  then I'd get an additional 10K money to spend on another car...or use it for the new challenger...we'll see I guess...I don't know.
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    Offline E-Body Products

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    Re: Hello from Iowa
    « Reply #14 on: September 06, 2011 - 09:55:49 PM »
    Welcome to the site...  If you need to know it, somebody here does when it comes to E-Bodies.
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