I would like take just a moment to back up and ask those who have been following this thread a simple question. Does anyone feel that this 10,000 mile Survivor was representative of a "NEW" Dealership vehicle before the Restoration was started? 
Below is a small grouping of "Before" photos for quick reference. I would like to hear your feedback! 
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What was your point going from a Hemi Cuda, to a 440 Challenger to a slant six 4-door Valiant survivor that NEVER should have been touched because it exibited so many original characteristics that could have been a great source for reference. It’s not that the judging awards a level of difficulty on your restoration but wasn’t that stacking the deck a little bit? I mean what’s next, are you going to drive down to your local Dodge dealer and buy a new Challenger and enter that in the judging? And have you ever asked yourself what did you accomplish by ruining a great survivor?"
Feedback: Your Company's work is incredible. What you have done is reveal "so many original characteristics" and provided great sources for reference with the b&a photos and the sources you gathered to complete this job. If this Survivor is the first to be restored like this, then that makes your Team artists; while the car sets a new standard, or division, for Survivors. No matter who it is that is barking at this work, they are upset merely because your Company has shaken their foundation of the Survivor category. Furthermore, their agenda probably comes from the fact that they do not have the time or money to compete with your Valiant.
Truly a new division for our hobby where only the big boys can play.
Thank you for including us in this cars journey, Joe
