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Re: Trying to find my dad's Plum Crazy Challenger T/A
« Reply #105 on: February 05, 2013 - 08:51:00 AM »
 :woo:  Homeward bound!!!  :woohoo:
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Re: Trying to find my dad's Plum Crazy Challenger T/A
« Reply #106 on: February 27, 2013 - 10:18:23 PM »
Finally cleared customs and took its first breath of American air since 1993... Should be at my home soon!


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Re: Trying to find my dad's Plum Crazy Challenger T/A
« Reply #107 on: February 27, 2013 - 10:31:07 PM »
That's awesome. Keep us posted.
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Re: Trying to find my dad's Plum Crazy Challenger T/A
« Reply #108 on: February 28, 2013 - 04:27:17 AM »
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Re: Trying to find my dad's Plum Crazy Challenger T/A
« Reply #109 on: February 28, 2013 - 07:29:17 PM »
That's awesome! :clapping:
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Re: Trying to find my dad's Plum Crazy Challenger T/A
« Reply #110 on: February 28, 2013 - 07:54:08 PM »
Love this thread! :bananasmi:
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Trying to find my dad's Plum Crazy Challenger T/A
« Reply #111 on: March 02, 2013 - 09:17:46 AM »
Hmm, I wonder where that truck is taking it..... :)

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Re: Trying to find my dad's Plum Crazy Challenger T/A
« Reply #112 on: March 02, 2013 - 09:25:33 AM »
Can you post those pictures of when your Father owned it again....
I think that's how it should be restored !
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« Reply #113 on: March 02, 2013 - 09:40:55 AM »
Here ya go, but my dad was in the process of restoring it back to original when he had his accident. Legend has it that this car's broadcast sheet called for white stripes....Not to open up a can of worms, but it can't be coincidence that the owner from 1990 says that, and then down the road someone put white stripes on it.

So I'll be leaving it as found, besides the louvers, and repainting the rusty trunk floor.

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Re: Trying to find my dad's Plum Crazy Challenger T/A
« Reply #114 on: March 02, 2013 - 10:00:25 AM »
Gotta be one of the top 5 " feel good" stories on here! I'm so happy for you! Enjoy it brother! I'm sure your Dad is smiling  ! :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
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Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

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http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
 My handling upgrade post
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

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Re: Trying to find my dad's Plum Crazy Challenger T/A
« Reply #115 on: March 03, 2013 - 03:27:32 PM »
This is one of those stories that give everyone hope. YOU traveled over seas to get your dads car and I'm sure you would have went further to get it no matter what condition it was in. I was devastated when my car was damaged at the boarder bringing it home, my wife said she has never seen me so down, but there is lots of ups and downs in owing a car and this is a UP for sure. People that are not car people wont understand the high you must be feeling right now or why you went as far as you did to get the car. Men and women have a special bond with there cars and i couldn't imagine the bond you will have with this car considering it was your late fathers. Keep everyone updated on this car as I know I will be looking back at this thread to get inspiration when things get hard. This is one of my favorite stories about someone being reunited with a car and when i tell others the story, they cant believe it but when they hear it they are genuinely happy for you. enjoy it and post more pictures!!! 

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Re: Trying to find my dad's Plum Crazy Challenger T/A
« Reply #116 on: March 08, 2013 - 03:17:32 PM »
Awesome story.  Congrats!
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« Reply #117 on: March 08, 2013 - 03:53:22 PM »
It's finally back home, arrived safely this morning!

« Last Edit: March 08, 2013 - 04:55:57 PM by rxapple »
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Re: Trying to find my dad's Plum Crazy Challenger T/A
« Reply #118 on: March 08, 2013 - 04:24:31 PM »
Incredible story. Congratulations. You must be over the moon with excitement and relief that it arrived safely.
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Re: Trying to find my dad's Plum Crazy Challenger T/A
« Reply #119 on: March 08, 2013 - 04:31:09 PM »
Sorry. Double posted.
« Last Edit: March 08, 2013 - 04:32:42 PM by blown motor »
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