Glenn's Pink '70 R • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **Pakn Six (Gord)** » 03 Jan 2003 1:00

Currently being reassembled, here are some of the first pictures of my brothers Challenger.

1970 Challenger R/T, 440 4bbl, Automatic, Panther Pink (FM3), Pink Stripe (V6M), Rallye Guages, Rallye Wheels, Rear Spoiler, Dual Mirrors, Console, Light Package, AM 8 Track with 3 speaker dash.

Coming back from the Paint Shop

Fender Tag

Pedal Assembly

Dash Installed

Rear Brakes

Rear View

by **Jeff Maxwell (Redchalleng** » 03 Jan 2003 4:53

Oh, my! This is going to be something else! My pedals have never looked that good! But everything had to be new once, right? This one is new again! WOW!

by **Dan Little (Thelittles)** » 03 Jan 2003 10:32

thx for the pics jeff. I can't wait till mine is that far along. Still working on the frame. Your brother is doing a beautifull job.
thx
dan

by **Jeff Maxwell (Redchalleng** » 04 Jan 2003 14:22

Dan, this isn't my car, it's Gord's post of his brother's car.

Gord, what's up with the fender tag? Is this a clone?

by **Pakn Six (Gord)** » 04 Jan 2003 15:13

Hi Jeff,
It is not a clone. The Pink paint, Pink stripe combination is original if that's what you're referring to.

by **Jack T (Jackt)** » 04 Jan 2003 16:29

That combination has got to be very rare. How your brother found this car has got to be a good story, Jeff.

by **Pakn Six (Gord)** » 04 Jan 2003 18:34

Yes, it is an uncommon combination from what we know.
The story is not especially unusual. The car came out of Kansas a couple of years ago. It was in storage since 1978.

by **Jeff Maxwell (Redchalleng** » 05 Jan 2003 4:06

I was referring to the part of the fender tag that looked mangled. Since I'd seen a '71 440 6 pack convertible marked "Clone" I guessed if the numbers were blanked out that this could be as well.

It's fantastic to know it's a real Pink Panther!

by **Pakn Six (Gord)** » 05 Jan 2003 11:53

I blurred out the seq/vin numbers with a graphics package.

I'll post more pics as things progress.

Cheers!

by **Hans (72challenger)** » 05 Jan 2003 14:34

Man, does this make me an amateur!

by **Jeff Maxwell (Redchalleng** » 05 Jan 2003 16:02

OK Gord, I'm really impressed now! I knew something was up, I just couldn't figure out what was was different about that tag. I'm with Hans!

by **John P (Blue)** » 05 Jan 2003 17:19

Fantastic work, I'd love to restore a car in this detail one day, give yourself a pat on the back Gord!

by **Pakn Six (Gord)** » 05 Jan 2003 17:37

It's my brothers car... I'm just posting for him on this board. He does read this board though. This is his fourth Challenger restoration project and my second.

by **Tom Charron (Tomc)** » 05 Jan 2003 22:24

Been away for the past week. This car looks familiar. Mopar Glen of Rockwood???. Welcome to the site Glen and Gord.

by **Pakn Six (Gord)** » 06 Jan 2003 13:24

You are correct Tom. Will you be going to the Milton cruise on Sundays? Looking forward to seeing your car, my favourite colour!

by **Tom Charron (Tomc)** » 07 Jan 2003 16:29

I play baseball in Brookville on Sunday nights but I hope to go to a few. I got the car on the road in Sept. Still some minor work left but should be ready come spring. I really wish I had a great heated shop like Glen's.

by **Jens (Jj)** » 07 Jan 2003 21:02

WOW, this is a car for a clean garage with a large window right to the livingroom.

Gord, does your brother keep this car as a collector or is he selling it, when it is finished ?

by **Pakn Six (Gord)** » 08 Jan 2003 4:25

I know it's been a while since he's restored a car of his own so my guess is that he may enjoy driving this one for a while. Time will tell.

by **Pakn Six (Gord)** » 20 Jan 2003 1:28

We managed to get in a decent amount of work in on the car today. Installed the drivetrain and about 80% of the front suspension assembly. Here are the drivetrain installation pics.

Engine & Trans all ready

Up and under

Aligning and checking clearance

8 bolts later

by **Pakn Six (Gord)** » 16 Feb 2003 1:18

Latest pics...

The ear belongs to Mopar (Yellow Lab)

by **Jeff Maxwell (Redchalleng** » 16 Feb 2003 3:15

Gord, you're building one fantastic car, and it's fun to watch it come together!

My yellow lab hasn't been that close to my car. I've got to admit your name is fantastic for a lab! I thought my Samson was a great name, but you've got one that could be stronger!

by **Pakn Six (Gord)** » 17 Feb 2003 13:42

My brother is happy with the way it is coming together. Slowly but surely it's starting to look like a Challenger again. Yesterday was installation of the headliner and glass day. A little bit of trim installed makes a big difference after looking at all that pink for so long.

There's still lots of Winter left here so there's time. It should be ready for driving season in May.

Will keep posting pics as we make progress.

by **Ken Bowser (Kissalien)** » 30 May 2003 14:52

Great looking car. I currently know of 5 FM3/V6M Challengers, though one of them is reported to be a rebody. (2 - 440+6, 2 - 440, 1 - 383). I also know of one FF4/V6M hemi car.

by **Glenn Jackson (Henner)** » 30 May 2003 21:42

Do you have any pics from before you started the restoration?

by **Tony Miller (Owner4)** » 31 May 2003 17:59

This car is awesome looking. Excellent job. If seeing a car of this calliber doesn't give you spring fever and want to go out to your own garage and tinker on your own car, then I don't know what would! Man...that's sweet!

by **Pakn Six (Gord)** » 02 Jun 2003 16:24

I recently saw a picture of an SE out West that is the same colour combo.

The only pre restoration pictures were taken on film and I don't have a scanner. We have more digital pics to post but haven't gotten around to it. The car's almost done, just shy a couple of key parts.

Thanks guys.

by **Pakn Six (Gord)** » 18 Jun 2003 21:57

Almost finished...

Completed Dash and Steering Wheel

Closeup of Grill/Headlights

Front/Side View

by **Jennifer Menard (Jen)** » 29 Jun 2003 1:36

I found a right up about a 70 panther pink with the pink side stripe. It was in the Mopar Action June 2001 issue. Think your brother would like to trade for a Cuda and a Dart (ha ha).

by **Pakn Six (Gord)** » 29 Jun 2003 20:40

Thanks for posting that pic Jennifer. I found a picture of a convertable at a 1970 auto show with the same colour combo. I'll have to see if I can find it again and post it.

The assembly of the car is now complete. The electrical systems were tested today. All that remains is the front end alignment, fireup and Ministry certification/licensing.

I'll post the final pictures after that's all done hopefully this week.

by **Pakn Six (Gord)** » 06 Jul 2003 19:52

Final pictures.

Rear Case

Spare tire and bottle assembly

440 Magnum Engine

Side View 1

Side View 2

Last two restorations below.
Next restoration... 1970 Hemi Challenger, four speed, 1 of 19 Hemi Challengers shipped to Canada.