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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #60 on: April 20, 2013 - 09:42:04 AM »
Looks real nice..... :2thumbs:
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #61 on: April 20, 2013 - 10:24:24 AM »
The challenger looks great and will draw lots of attention when you drive it.


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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #62 on: April 20, 2013 - 12:25:00 PM »
More attention if it was painted the original colour :crazy:
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #63 on: April 20, 2013 - 06:20:27 PM »
Beautiful.  Turned out better than mine, but I still like a vinyl top.  The more Plum Crazy on the road the better.

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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #64 on: April 20, 2013 - 11:37:11 PM »
More attention if it was painted the original colour :crazy:
Well, I have absolutely not regrets with the colour decision. I made about ten changes to the car, but those changes are correct for the model, if it would have been ordered this way. In fact, I built it the way I would have ordered it if I would have bought it new. Since I was 4 years old in 1971, I never had the chance to order a "new" muscle Mopar. So, I built that one to my personal taste. Some may like it, some may not. Again, if it would have been a 440-6 or Hemi, I would have respected the built sheet, but a 383 71 Chally doesn't get a lot of attention in car shows. And yes, I would have ordered it with a 383, because i just love that engine, and, it was the largest mill available with A/C in an E-body by 1971 (a 440 magnum -U code- was not available in E-bodies in 1971 and A/C wasn't available on a 440-6 or Hemi). So, this is why I decided to paint it Plum crazy.
 
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #65 on: April 21, 2013 - 08:07:02 AM »
Hey I think it looks great purple...I own two FC7 cars including a 71 Challenger R/T. :2thumbs:

I just think GY3 screams attention where ever it goes :22yikes: :2cents:
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #66 on: April 21, 2013 - 08:18:52 AM »
Love the wide moldings!  :clapping: :2thumbs:  Good job!
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #67 on: April 24, 2013 - 10:39:49 PM »
Sure looks good. I bet when you stand back and look at it, sure feels good to almost be finished.. If you are like me they are never finished LOL. Keep up the good work.

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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #68 on: April 24, 2013 - 10:44:17 PM »
Love the wide moldings!  :clapping: :2thumbs:  Good job!

I love 71' Challengers.

Just because they're a little different than all the other Challengers.
That top wide trim is a real head turner. Nice Car! 
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #69 on: April 25, 2013 - 12:20:10 AM »
Looking good!  71 Challenger in Plum Crazy reminded me of the Dodge sales brochure and the guy with the "poofy" shirt...

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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #70 on: June 12, 2013 - 08:09:24 PM »
Finally, my project is complete. Well, still have a few minor details, but It is more like tuning and adjustment. Thanks for watching
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #71 on: June 12, 2013 - 09:08:52 PM »
Looks fantastic...great pictures....Mine is getting close to, I can't wait....
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #72 on: June 13, 2013 - 09:35:00 AM »
 :iagree:  it looks beautiful  :2thumbs:
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #73 on: June 13, 2013 - 11:23:35 AM »
Hey Robert,  The car looks great , nice job on the details   :wow:
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #74 on: June 13, 2013 - 06:19:32 PM »
Very nice work . It looks like we are in the same age born 1967 and own a JS23N1Bxxxxxx.  :bigsmile:
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