Original Dodge Challenger

[neutral 3]

newsatten said:

Fabulous , looks like the scene when Carrie rises from the grave!

I know a guy that has fire damaged 71 shell, could be of use, he also has a full rear quarter not sure which side,

Its looks like a major project, but given the right motivation , and a sensible budget it will rise from the grave permanently

Morning Pete, yes, the rear 1/4 etc is needed. Tried to mail you, but your settings need to be changed to recieve mail.

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ive emailed the guy, to see what he has left, his car , a 440 6 PAC clone was cremated along with seven other classics awhile ago

i brought ironically a Year one legendary vinyl roof kit ! and a year one top spec black carpet from Ian, they lost loads in the fire,
sad day

as soon as he contacts me , i'l let you know............................

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Ok, cool. Wait to hear!

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This SE is quite a highly optioned car.
It was built @ Hamtramk.
Options that i can so far see are
Air con, power disc brakes, power steering, all 4 electric windows, two mirrors, tinted glass, 3 speaker dash.

Edited by neutral 3 on Wednesday 4th December 23:10

[mercedeslimos]

Hamtramck IS Dodge.

I did a lot of reading about it, used to be a massive MoPar fan as a teenager. Seemed like the closing of Dodge Main was a turning point in the fortunes of Detroit as a city.

I'd love to visit to see all the old relics.

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It was built in Feb 1970.

Looks like it was sold new to New Jersey and that its first Licence expired in March 1971 ?

We think it crossed the pond in 1977.

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Il try to do a Title search on it via the New Jersey DMV, hoping they have kept the records from 1970 onwards.

[newsatten]

The guy with the burnt out shell no longer has it, however he does have a full LH quarter,inner wheel house,drop off, and a section of RH sill,
email addy [e-mail]

he's Ian...........................
nice guy to deal with,

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Its been over a month now since i painted my Chally, so now started the polish the old girl, [url][img]https://

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Just front and rear quarters and some odds and sods to do now, then start putting the car together ,

Edited by newsatten on Saturday 4th January 16:59

[mercedeslimos]

That's a shine the poor bds that painted these in Hamtramck fifty years ago would be proud of!

Scat pack's finest.

[newsatten]

Aw Thank you , but to be fair modern paint is light years in front of the old school acrylic used back in the day,
ive been doing this for years but still synch my bum when i attack virgin clear coat with a DA sander!! lol

But modern HS clear is so forgiving, it flatters us painters lol

Looking forward to getting the car back on the road ,

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Finally started the sides, very time consuming job, still looking sharp for a home resto!

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As the Challenger is 50 now anyone know if there's any meets/events to celebrate the old girls half century???

Not 100% sure mine will be finished by the summer but im going to do my best to try and have it back on the road by June/July
But currently have a damaged left knee which is making it tough to work ! lol

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newsatten said:

As the Challenger is 50 now anyone know if there's any meets/events to celebrate the old girls half century???

If anyone is going to do a meet it will be the UK Mopar Muscle Club.

However, the 50th Anniversary was last year.....as production started in September 1969.

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Yeah i know that, but there aint any 69 Challengers, and Dodge Probably have a 2020 1200 horse Scat Pac Demon Red Eye Daytona !
My 57 T Bird was actually built late 56' but it will never be a 56' !

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newsatten said:

Yeah i know that, but there aint any 69 Challengers, and Dodge Probably have a 2020 1200 horse Scat Pac Demon Red Eye Daytona !
My 57 T Bird was actually built late 56' but it will never be a 56' !

Yes, but US makers model years always going from Aug/Sept of the previous year to July/Aug the following year, celebrating any anniversary is always nearly a year behind any actual anniversary...!

What colour was your '57 Bird?

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It was supposed to be colonial White, all but impossible to reproduce, but Ford Diamond White shade 3 was very close,

My youngest daughter Alex , playing the part of Sandy in her primary schools rendition of Grease ! circa 2004 !