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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #75 on: June 13, 2013 - 06:58:26 PM »
Thanks guys...  I worked hard and I know it isn't perfect, but hey, it's mine!!!  I am quite pleased with the end result. As for the pics, my girlfriend is a professional photographer, so she should get the credit for those pics.

Thanks once again

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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #76 on: July 16, 2013 - 04:35:10 AM »
man looking at your pics made me miss my 71 Challey (jessica).

Shes going through a bit of an under the hood overhaul... Block had a crack... looking for another engine ... probably 440.

Cant wait to get her back

Congrats! :drunk:
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #77 on: July 16, 2013 - 01:21:13 PM »
 :drool: NOW thats one BU TI FUL CHALLENGER.............. VERY,VERY NICE JOB...........  :2thumbs:

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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #78 on: July 23, 2013 - 09:03:30 PM »
Hi everyone and thanks a lot for all the nice comments. Had a couple of rides with the Chally and it really gives a nice ride. Still not perfect, but I really like it. A/C is really nicecon a hot day. Went to a couple of shows and had positive comments there as well. I also would to say to all of you restoring a car right now, keep working hard and your work will pay off. Sometimes, it is really though and you feel you will never finish, but you will if you keep going. And there is a lot of nice guys, (and girls) here that are always ready to help. I gave a few tips and I got some tips too. That's the beaty of the Mopar guys: helping each other. Anyway, my girlfriend took a couple more shots of my Chally and I thought some of you would like to see, so, here are the pics.

Mopar or no car

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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #79 on: July 23, 2013 - 09:19:14 PM »
Man...I love those pictures ! :picture:

Wish I had some nice shots of mine.. :banghead:
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #80 on: July 24, 2013 - 03:33:30 AM »
great pics. beautiful car  :drool: :cooldancing:
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #81 on: July 24, 2013 - 07:00:17 AM »
great thread and beautiful car! glad you made it your way. I like the way you were graceful in regards to the unsolicited advice about the color. some people mean well but stick their nose and opinion in where they don't belong. the car is a stunner, enjoy it!
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #82 on: July 24, 2013 - 09:52:25 PM »
great thread and beautiful car! glad you made it your way. I like the way you were graceful in regards to the unsolicited advice about the color. some people mean well but stick their nose and opinion in where they don't belong. the car is a stunner, enjoy it!
Some people give their opinion and I have no problem with that. But in the end, I built it the way I wanted. Again, if the car would have been a Hemi or Six pack car, I would have respected the built sheet, but it is only a 383 car that most people don't care too much about. The other point is, I didn't order this car when new and it didn't reflected my choice/ personality. The option I added (or changed) are ok for the year and model. Still look like a factory car, even though I made about ten changes. Headers, chrome valve covers and mags are not for me. I like when it looks factory. Some may like my car and some may not and again, that's fine. bb71Challenger, you seem to have a nice project on the way. Can't wait to see the progress...  Thanks everyone. Mopar guys are the best!

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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #83 on: July 24, 2013 - 09:54:27 PM »
It is really a beautiful car and I don't see enough of that year on the road.  :picture:

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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #84 on: September 09, 2013 - 11:51:43 AM »
Some people give their opinion and I have no problem with that. But in the end, I built it the way I wanted. Again, if the car would have been a Hemi or Six pack car, I would have respected the built sheet, but it is only a 383 car that most people don't care too much about. The other point is, I didn't order this car when new and it didn't reflected my choice/ personality. The option I added (or changed) are ok for the year and model. Still look like a factory car, even though I made about ten changes. Headers, chrome valve covers and mags are not for me. I like when it looks factory. Some may like my car and some may not and again, that's fine. bb71Challenger, you seem to have a nice project on the way. Can't wait to see the progress...  Thanks everyone. Mopar guys are the best!


well put...

i went through the same thing with my color.

went from this



to this



wouldn't have it any other way.

Love that color and thankfully i dont see many muscle cars in that color. Makes mine stand out.
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #85 on: September 10, 2013 - 08:05:59 AM »
Great job !!!! :thumbsup:
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #86 on: September 10, 2013 - 08:49:48 AM »
Submit the full resolution versions of one of those shots for the calendar competition. And some of the details for fillers  :thumbsup:


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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #87 on: September 12, 2013 - 11:13:23 AM »
 :iagree:  I could look at that thing all year....  :woohoo:
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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #88 on: September 23, 2013 - 02:58:57 PM »
well put...

i went through the same thing with my color.

went from this



to this



wouldn't have it any other way.

Love that color and thankfully i dont see many muscle cars in that color. Makes mine stand out.
Great ride. Be proud of it!

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Re: 71 Challenger R/T project
« Reply #89 on: September 23, 2013 - 03:02:44 PM »
Submit the full resolution versions of one of those shots for the calendar competition. And some of the details for fillers  :thumbsup:
Wow! Never thought of that!  There are so many great cars on this site that I simply didn't think was beautiful enough to qualify for the calendar. Not exactly sure where to send those pics for the calendar...

Thanks

Robert