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Offline Mulethras

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Hello from Sicily
« on: August 24, 2011 - 04:23:28 PM »
Hello,  my name is Joe and my dad and I have always wanted a 70-74 Challenger to work on together.  I am in the Navy and as my Subject let on I am in Sicily.  No way for me to get one right now but I will be checking out the Cars For Sale section frequently.  I will be looking for one as soon as i get back to the states in about 2 years and 5 months. 




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Re: Hello from Sicily
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2011 - 08:41:49 PM »
Welcome!!  You'll like it at C.C.Com.  :2thumbs:
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
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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 Mulethras

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Re: Hello from Sicily
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2011 - 05:47:34 AM »
This site is great but it just seems as if all the cars for sale are in the NE part of the country.

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Re: Hello from Sicily
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2011 - 08:16:26 AM »
Welcome to the site. I hope you find the car you are looking for. Enjoy Italy and Europe while you are there the time will go fast. I was stationed in Vicenza IT. years ago and loved it.    :cheers:
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Offline Mulethras

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Re: Hello from Sicily
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2011 - 02:17:54 AM »
Yeah its not too bad out here.  We are in a prime location to travel everywhere.  We just need the time and money to do it.  Gorgeous countryside.  I also get to see the Bears game in London.  :woohoo:

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Re: Hello from Sicily
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2011 - 05:09:07 PM »
It is a good time to buy with the market repressed , seems to be lots to choose from too , my recommendation is buy the most expensive one you can afford though , it will cost you less in the long run trying to find all the missing parts & rebuild everything .

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Offline Mulethras

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Re: Hello from Sicily
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2011 - 09:29:55 AM »
Yeah,  I cant afford much so its gonna be expensive.  I actually expect my rebuild to take a couple to a few years.  If I buy now I'll have a pissed wife and no where to store it at the moment.  Just a lot of things for me to think about before i start buying.

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Re: Hello from Sicily
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2011 - 10:40:02 PM »
Welcome! How about Dad's place? Nickle?, for the time being. What CP said is right, the market is depressed and there's no guarantees that in 2-3 years that will still be the case. Strike while the irons hot and the dollars not.  :2cents:

Offline Mulethras

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Re: Hello from Sicily
« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2011 - 02:30:22 AM »
Thanks for the advice!!  I'll try to get the wife to bite but not too hard.

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Re: Hello from Sicily
« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2011 - 01:07:06 PM »
Welcome to the site! :wave:  I'm with Neil on this one; there are some great deals to be had during this economic slouch & some very nice cars have gone for a fraction of what they cost to build.
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1991 Dodge Stealth R/T Twin-Turbo....The sunny day cruiser (RTBoost)
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Offline Mulethras

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Re: Hello from Sicily
« Reply #10 on: October 26, 2011 - 07:26:44 AM »
lol anyway you guys can get my wife onboard with it?

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Re: Hello from Sicily
« Reply #11 on: October 26, 2011 - 09:16:50 PM »
You have found a great place here, full of good advice and fantastic tech tips! As far as getting your wife interested, have her check out this site as well, and see the beautiful examples posted in the pictures section. Good Luck and keep us posted!
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