Wanted: 1970 Challenger T/A

[_Russ_]

G'day all. After owning my R/T for a year, I've come to the conclusion that a T/A is what I really need.

I realise it may be a bit of a task, but I thought I'd try my luck.


I'm looking for a project. My only stipulations are that it must be a genuine T/A. Must have tags still intact. Must have original #'s matching block that can be saved.

Original trans & diff are a bonus but not necessary. 4 speed preferred but again, not necessary.

As far as condition goes, so long as the body is salvageable I'll consider it.


Not worried about colour.
Not worried about interior.


I realise I might be dreaming but thought I'd put it out there. 

If anyone has a line on one, or comes across one in their travels, please consider me. I'd be really nice to anyone that puts me onto one.

Thanks for your time.


Cheers,
Russ

[brads70]

Sublime ?        .... sorry couldn't resist! 

[_Russ_]

hahaha  ... if it was an original T/A it wouldn't bother me. 

[Cuda Cody]

I recently bought an T/A project all numbers matching engine / 4 speed  with fender tags and it's a real deal Sublime green.  I'm picking it up later this month.  I'm like you and wanted the same things in the project.  I could have spent less and got an auto or non numbers car, but in the end I made the deal.  With that said, I haven't picked it up and not sure what your budget is, but PM me if you want to talk.  The car is in Ohio right now.

[Jamiez]

Hey I think I saw that one and posted about it in the CL section.

Is that the 6 pack that was in storage for 20+ years?  I remember the guy had a picture of it up on a trailer.  Would have been in NE Ohio (was on Cleveland CL) if it's the same one?

[Cuda Cody]

That's it!  He posted it on ebay too.  Neat project, but had to pay fair amount to get it. 

Hey I think I saw that one and posted about it in the CL section.

Is that the 6 pack that was in storage for 20+ years?  I remember the guy had a picture of it up on a trailer.  Would have been in NE Ohio (was on Cleveland CL) if it's the same one?

[Jamiez]

Awesome, glad to see it went to a member.  I saw it wasn't cheap but from the pictures it looked pretty solid and it's a real T/A.
I considered picking it up myself but it's too big of a project for me and I have no place for it.

Can't wait to see it show up in some pictures here

[_Russ_]

Ooh!

Cody, PM on the way.

[challengermaniac]

Just finished my T/A restoration yesterday and I have to tell you------------ the T/A is an amazing car, especially if it still has a lot of the original parts such as the air cleaner top & base, carbs, intake manifold, "O" heads, T/A block, rocker arms, valves, oil pan, exhaulst manifolds, fast ratio Pitman Arm, Power Steering cooling unit, T/A radiator, Fiberglass hood, Rear Spoiler, Sure Gripe Rearend, no rust T/A Fenders, etc, etc.

Of the 2,5xx original T/A's built, there are only some 1,375 (in various condition) on the T/A registry.  There are actually a couple for sale on this site, but they ain't cheap.  It's a matter of being patient and having the funds available when it's time to pull the trigger.  My advice is to work at getting/building up your purchase funds while you continue to enjoy the search. 

It would take some serious $ to get me to part with mine, so I won't even bring it up.  Best of success in your search.

[_Russ_]

Of the 2,5xx original T/A's built, there are only some 1,375 (in various condition) on the T/A registry.  There are actually a couple for sale on this site, but they ain't cheap.  It's a matter of being patient and having the funds available when it's time to pull the trigger.  My advice is to work at getting/building up your purchase funds while you continue to enjoy the search. 

It would take some serious $ to get me to part with mine, so I won't even bring it up.  Best of success in your search.

Thanks for the words mate. I am selling my R/T to fund this which means I won't be able to move on any car until that is sold anyway. Even then it wouldn't bring in enough money to afford a restored T/A. A project will be my only viable option.

[Rare_T_A]

Just finished my T/A restoration yesterday and I have to tell you------------ the T/A is an amazing car, especially if it still has a lot of the original parts such as the air cleaner top & base, carbs, intake manifold, "O" heads, T/A block, rocker arms, valves, oil pan, exhaust manifolds, fast ratio Pitman Arm, Power Steering cooling unit, T/A radiator, Fiberglass hood, Rear Spoiler, Sure Gripe Rearend, no rust T/A Fenders, etc, etc.

Of the 2,5xx original T/A's built, there are only some 1,375 (in various condition) on the T/A registry.  There are actually a couple for sale on this site, but they ain't cheap.  It's a matter of being patient and having the funds available when it's time to pull the trigger.  My advice is to work at getting/building up your purchase funds while you continue to enjoy the search. 

It would take some serious $ to get me to part with mine, so I won't even bring it up.  Best of success in your search.

  Totally!!!!!!!!!! I've had mine since 1990 and I don't think even for stupid cash I'd let it go. Just took it for a long ride yesterday and changed the oil. Then gave her a wash job. Once you get one you'll know just how special they are.

[Jamiez]

This showed up on my usual CL search

http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/2581893512.html

I'm guessing since it's finished and he says 100k....it's not what you're looking for.  Just passing it along

[_Russ_]

This showed up on my usual CL search

http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/2581893512.html

I'm guessing since it's finished and he says 100k....it's not what you're looking for.  Just passing it along

Haha yeah, way out of my price range. Can't be a restored car. Must be a project. Only way I could afford it.

[Jamiez]

One on mopart's in the sept for sale listings http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=6804809&an=0&page=0
But it's 55k and finished.  Hey it's half the price of the last one

[challengermaniac]

But it's 55k and finished.  Hey it's half the price of the last one
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I had considered buying this T/A sometime back (can't remember, but it was a few years ago) and the seller (likely/possibly) not the same one here wanted $62k for it at that time.