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Re: '71 v-code Challenger R/T resto... getting her out on the road 9/15
« Reply #60 on: September 16, 2013 - 12:16:10 PM »
Looks great...You're making me want to put my "day two" Cragers on my car now :banghead:

That was my friend's thought.. He bought a new '71 Challenger in this same color, but it was a 318 auto car. So, he's reliving his youth a wee bit, albeit a  notch or two up from the 318 model he had then...  ;D

I'll have to download the videos from my phone unless this link works...

Hoss heading up 290; my facebook link
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Re: '71 v-code Challenger R/T resto... getting her out on the road 9/15
« Reply #61 on: September 16, 2013 - 12:49:58 PM »
just curious do you know what brand of paint was used? Thanks

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Re: '71 v-code Challenger R/T resto... getting her out on the road 9/15
« Reply #62 on: September 16, 2013 - 12:51:31 PM »
Awesome  :2thumbs:

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Re: '71 v-code Challenger R/T resto... getting her out on the road 9/15
« Reply #63 on: September 16, 2013 - 12:52:36 PM »
That was my friend's thought.. He bought a new '71 Challenger in this same color, but it was a 318 auto car. So, he's reliving his youth a wee bit, albeit a  notch or two up from the 318 model he had then...  ;D

I'll have to download the videos from my phone unless this link works...

Hoss heading up 290; my facebook link

Video worked fine for me. Thanks!   :popcorn:

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Re: '71 v-code Challenger R/T resto... getting her out on the road 9/15
« Reply #64 on: September 16, 2013 - 01:29:05 PM »
Looks and sounds sweet!
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Re: '71 v-code Challenger R/T resto... getting her out on the road 9/15
« Reply #65 on: September 16, 2013 - 01:44:08 PM »
just curious do you know what brand of paint was used? Thanks

Oh Lordy... No clue.... The car was painted 9 years ago, we started putting it together.... BUT, right after we started putting it together post-paint, he bought a boat !!!!!   That was the end of the 71 for a LONG time...  :lol: 

There are blemishes here and there that will be addressed after his trip to "Cruisin' the Coast" down in Miss in Oct.

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Re: '71 v-code Challenger R/T resto... getting her out on the road 9/15
« Reply #66 on: September 18, 2013 - 09:09:32 PM »
Latest addition; front chin spoilers........

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Re: '71 v-code Challenger R/T resto... a lot today - 9/21
« Reply #67 on: September 21, 2013 - 10:46:54 PM »
Well, today was a good Mopar day...

Started with putting/modifying the fender emblems to facilitate installation. They are the versions with the 3 studs. There was no way I was going to drill holes. So, I cut off the studs and ground them flat. Then, I use the rear window strip. I used the heat gun to make it softer so I could spread it over the backside of the emblem better... Then I put the pentastar on.

Then I added some things from Jaime at MegaParts; the proper radiator overflow hose, tranny linkage clips, tranny cover and various other things....  Tweaked the timing a little and adjusted the idle and kick-down throttle pressure.

I put the front plate bracket on..... Don't fret about the horns.... As soon as we get OEM originals, they will be added..... These are for safety for now......

Hoss-man got the air cleaner powder coated and the lid chromed..
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Re: '71 v-code Challenger R/T resto... a lot today - 9/21
« Reply #68 on: September 21, 2013 - 11:07:52 PM »
Does the car have the original fender tag or BCS ? I'm wondering about the interior code. ;)
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Re: '71 v-code Challenger R/T resto... a lot today - 9/21
« Reply #69 on: September 22, 2013 - 06:40:36 AM »
Does the car have the original fender tag or BCS ? I'm wondering about the interior code. ;)

Nope... Unfortunately, the bastard body man who did the car 9 years ago was an illegal ( obviously no one knew that before he took the car to him to paint ). Immigration found out about this dude and Hoss gets a call from this jerk's brother stating Hoss had better come and get his car..... Well, by the time Hoss got there, the jerk fled the country ( with all his equipment and tool boxes and anything else in the dumpster ). As per the story, you can sort of tell where the tag is ( no clue now ).... I told him, poor soul, to keep that thing at home.......... But, it is what it is........ The seat were like this when he got the car some 12 years ago......
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Re: '71 v-code Challenger R/T resto... a lot today - 9/21
« Reply #70 on: September 22, 2013 - 09:04:41 PM »
I will be looking for it along the coast. Maybe get a photo together. '71 vert. viper red.
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