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Offline KZ

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Question about latest Graveyard Carz episode - "W-O-M-A-N"
« on: February 06, 2014 - 11:05:33 AM »
Not sure how many of you saw the most recent episode of Graveyard Carz (GZ)  but I had one comment and one question. Maybe Mr. W-O-M-A-N is out there somewhere in our forum and could comment?

Comment: As much as I hate to agree with Daren "Hey Buddy" Kirkpatrick about ANYTHING, he was right in asking why did Mark choose a Chevy van for a full body wrap when GZ is about restoring old Mopars? Wasn't there a Chrysler minivan around anywhere?

Question: On the Crazy Plum Purple, '70 Challenger with sunroof, I think I saw belt moldings, i.e. chrome trim on the driver side of the car. To be fair, I am not sure if this Challenger is being restored to original condition or not, but I thought belt moldings were only on SE vehicles and that is one of the items that made them "Special".




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Re: Question about latest Graveyard Carz episode - "W-O-M-A-N"
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2014 - 11:17:49 AM »
On the van, Mark's father-in-law bought it new in 1996 and gave it to him a few years ago as a shop van. 

This is from the Graveyard Carz Facebook page:

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To clear the air: Anyone who takes the time to research Graveyard Carz and The Division Productions knows that I started this dream with a lot of heart but not much money. I am proud of the fact that I, along with all of the Ghouls and the entire team at Division productions have managed to make a show that can compete on national television with what we have... We are of humble means and work hard. My father in law gave us this van a couple of years ago to help us out. He bought it new in 1996 and used it daily in his drywall business until he retired. It's a great old rig. 1 ton, extended, low miles and free. We use it every day here and we are happy to have her. In a perfect world we would buy a nice late model Dodge Van or a Sprinter, but for now our limited resources are best used making one great Graveyard Carz episode at a time. I just thought you should know. ~Mark

On the Challenger, I can't say for sure but they pretty much only do factory correct restorations, so I assume (yes, ASS U ME) that it came with them.  Remember, back then you could get pretty much any combination of parts and trim that you wanted.
« Last Edit: February 06, 2014 - 11:19:52 AM by 73Chally »

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Re: Question about latest Graveyard Carz episode - "W-O-M-A-N"
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2014 - 01:14:55 PM »
I have a friend who has a 70 R/T convert that has all the SE moldings even the tail light pannel. He is the second owner and bought it from the first owner in 72.
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Re: Question about latest Graveyard Carz episode - "W-O-M-A-N"
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2014 - 02:15:46 PM »
The belt moldings are optional on all 70-71 Challengers.

I don't watch the show, so I can't comment...
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Re: Question about latest Graveyard Carz episode - "W-O-M-A-N"
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2014 - 09:44:34 AM »
I also have a 70 R/T Conv. It has a lot of SE options. It has the leather S/E Seats. The chrome wide molding on top of the 1/4 by the rear windows. It also had the bottom of the doors with carpet and reflectors and the 3 piece stainless trim for the back of the fenders and hood. Also it is a Hemi Orange with the T5 tan interior. It is all Legit according to the broadcast sheet and Galen.
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« Last Edit: February 08, 2014 - 09:48:47 AM by js27 »
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