Hey guys just a quick hello!
My name is Greg and I recently picked up a 73 Challenger. The car was an original 340 4 speed car but the 340 has been replaced with a 69 440 with 906 heads and a 6 pack. It's still has a 4 speed with a Pistol Grip shifter and it also has an 8-3/4 rear with 4:10 gears. I also like the fact that it has power steering and power disc brakes.
I bought the car from the son of the original owner. The original owner died and left the car to his son who is a Harley guy and had no need for an old car.
Before the original owner died he had the bodywork done, the car painted, and re-did the motor. Then he got cancer and the car was stored for 3-4 years until he died. When I got it, it fired right up but naturally it needs a good tune up and the 3 carbs need rebuilding after sitting for so long.
I've been spending my winter replacing fluids, cleaning it up, and replacing things like the old carpet, replacing the brakes at all 4 corners, and detailing the engine compartment.
I'm new to E body Mopars, but not Musclecars. Over the years I've owned 2 GTO's, 3 Chevelles, a 70 Camaro, a 442, a 67 Mustang Fastback, and a 71 340 Duster.
For a short while after getting married and having kids, I got involved in 5.0 Mustangs because I was not able to afford a Musclecar but now at 43 I am back and back to stay.
My wife who has ALWAYS loved the Mopar Musclecars encouraged me to find a Mopar instead of another Chevelle. I got lucky and found my Challenger and really love the car. I can't wait for spring to get her finished and on the road.
I'm looking forward to making friends and learning as much as possible about my new Mopar Musclecar.
Here she is:
