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I just sent the deposit check out. I am buying a 1973 Dodge Challenger,,roller, no engine or tranny but the body is absolutely perfect from what I have seen in the video of it that Drew sent me. The owner has had this beauty for a while and was prepping the body for a 440/auto install,,until I came along. It's located in Denver, CO and I'll have to wait till the 'thaw' to drive out and get it. The best part is,,it's white I'll post some pics of it as soon as I get them.

Brilliant Eddie.....cant wait to see it Bro......

Hope you get spring earlier then we use to, i want to see how the Chally right now!

here is a short vid kind lame vid but you will get the point

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA319d7N6NM

Wow that looks REALLY nice! Much nicer than I was expecting. Good find guys!

dave-r wrote:Wow that looks REALLY nice! Much nicer than I was expecting. Good find guys!

I know where there are more!

Hey Eddie thats real nice mate........looks clean enough eh?

Well cool Eddie, can't wait to see the work start.............this is gonna be one serious car, the picture library on this is goin' to be epic

Thanks Gents, I am really excited about this car!! With my 1970 being a N-96 car I was just to nervous and stressed to really unwind and enjoy myself. I dont want a show car, it's reportedly got a quickie paint job but super solid and clean,,perfect! I have to give a special thanks to Drew, he found it for me! I also feel sad for Dave, I'm gonna need your help Dave, I want you to set up my suspension with Drew's input as well and the rest of you guys too!! Wayne,,it's very clean isnt it,no. I think after getting it back here when the weather breaks,,I'll start with a good going over of the body,,I dont think it needs anything metal wise, the bumpers are new, it has a driveshaft loop bracing on the floorpans when it was a drag racer, Yes, Adrian my man, there will be plenty of bloo.. er pics yes pictures a plenty Thanks Jimi I want to build this with good brakes cause Wayne&Dave are gonna drive this beast to Denver while I sit in the backseat eating my Mum's Kibby!!! Of course I'll document everything on here when I get it to Terre Haute which if the weather keeps up like it's been will be a month or 3 Oh and yes, it will remain white-- Kowalski style!

Remember to bring the bloody kibby next time instead of leaving it in the fridge! I was starvin most of the trip last time.

Yeah Dave was spitting angry Sharmuta style!!!!!!

Wow! Thats far better then i expexted when you told us about it! Good job Drew! Nice project Ed! I hope you can take it down some levels so you dare to drive it like a Challenger are supposed to- Fast & Mean!!! I can take that Duster or the Dart outside the garage, they would make good sleepers
(Hop the body is good underneath the white paint also Ed! It seems to be a serious metal work when you see the inside anyhow...)

Do you know about any more Challys Drew?

Maybe Dave & i can take a trip over seas & get a trip in Ed´s beast & grab one Chally each to take with us back home... Raven has enough Challys already, so he is not allowed by the goverment at home...

LOL Jimi.........They wont keep me down forever........

Good find there guys. Looks real clean!

Yes I know of 2 or 3 more some as clean as Eds, but some not so clean, It would take a ton o money to get one over there these days, but Jim has always offered to take anybodys car to the coast , all you have to do is get it on a boat, but there are cars here

dave-r wrote:Remember to bring the bloody kibby next time instead of leaving it in the fridge! I was starvin most of the trip last time.

Wow, you're memory is better than ever Dave! I forgot about that! Wayne, I hope to see that Sharamuta in Tonopah again! (The one with the Fangs)

Eddie wrote:

dave-r wrote:Remember to bring the bloody kibby next time instead of leaving it in the fridge! I was starvin most of the trip last time.

Wow, you're memory is better than ever Dave! I forgot about that! Wayne, I hope to see that Sharamuta in Tonopah again! (The one with the Fangs)

She be the SharaTonopahmuta......... .

RedRaven wrote:

Eddie wrote:

dave-r wrote:Remember to bring the bloody kibby next time instead of leaving it in the fridge! I was starvin most of the trip last time.

Wow, you're memory is better than ever Dave! I forgot about that! Wayne, I hope to see that Sharamuta in Tonopah again! (The one with the Fangs)

She be the SharaTonopahmuta......... .

wow is that a hybrid of some sort?

and from the vid,it looks like Dave is chewing his cud

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI8r1dvxoFc

RedRaven wrote:

Eddie wrote:

dave-r wrote:Remember to bring the bloody kibby next time instead of leaving it in the fridge! I was starvin most of the trip last time.

Wow, you're memory is better than ever Dave! I forgot about that! Wayne, I hope to see that Sharamuta in Tonopah again! (The one with the Fangs)

She be the SharaTonopahmuta......... .

I tell you what, (and you can hold me to it,,literally), I'll tell her that when I meat her again.!

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wow is that a hybrid of some sort?

and from the vid,it looks like Dave is chewing his cud

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI8r1dvxoFc[/quote]

Love these Vid's!!!! It going to be a great project, Eddie! And a very fine year of Challenger, it is!!!

Wow, cool vid´s... Never seen those... I like the feeling i get of a road trip like that, thrue the u.s.. with not one, but two awesome Challys...
(Love the look of Ed´s face with that cigarr LoL - But hey! Not in the car?)

Really nice vid´s on your Chally Dave, the 12.3 second run looks like a good start & good run indeed Have you really owned it for over 20 years Dave? (must be a sad feeling get rid of it, hope you felt that you left it with the right owner anyhow)

patrick wrote:.

And a very fine year of Challenger, it is!!! [/quote]


..............right on Pat

Leaving 2nd week in April. I'll post pics of it as it's being loaded into my Car Trailer. I might be alone for the trip,,the dude who 'was' going with me told me his woman doesnt trust me. She thinks I am taking her man to meat other women. I wouldnt do that.

Eddie wrote:Leaving 2nd week in April. I'll post pics of it as it's being loaded into my Car Trailer. I might be alone for the trip,,the dude who 'was' going with me told me his woman doesnt trust me. She thinks I am taking her man to meat other women. I wouldnt do that.

Doesn't trust you! I'd come out there just to keep you company, Eddie. And Kim would let me. But, I'm still saving for our 2012 get together! I will not miss out! Can't wait, to see all that can make it!!!

Eddie wrote:I just sent the deposit check out. I am buying a 1973 Dodge Challenger,,roller, no engine or tranny but the body is absolutely perfect from what I have seen in the video of it that Drew sent me. The owner has had this beauty for a while and was prepping the body for a 440/auto install,,until I came along. It's located in Denver, CO and I'll have to wait till the 'thaw' to drive out and get it. The best part is,,it's white I'll post some pics of it as soon as I get them.

Eddie I am so stoked about you getting this car my man.....we've been talking about it for a long time and it finally came together.....You will no doubt make this a street screamer.....and you'll finally have your "driver".....one bad ass driver for sure......Congrats

Thanks Jeff, I hope to have it as fast as your '73' and I know that Chally is one badass ride with a lowdeck roller stroker. As a matter of fact, after discussing your engine build with me,,I decided to use a hyd. roller valvetrain in my build. I'm already lusting for the 13" Viper AR Eng. brake kit for the front discs. I think I'll settle for the 95-00 Viper Calipers, AR caliper adaptor, 11.75 MoPar rotors and my 15" wheels. The 13" kit was over 2K when you factor in the 2001 Mustang GT "Bullitt' wheels which are way cool, but at 500-800 for a set plus all the other hardware......I want to get this car done in time for Spring/Summer 2012 (Hopefully), then drive it to Denver,(Drew's&Lisa's place), then on to Goldfield, then to Stevenson, Washington(Pat&Kims place), perhaps have Dave,Wayne and Pat with me too along with another Challenger. Maybe your's!!! (Definitely Drews&Pats)!!!

patrick wrote:

Eddie wrote:Leaving 2nd week in April. I'll post pics of it as it's being loaded into my Car Trailer. I might be alone for the trip,,the dude who 'was' going with me told me his woman doesnt trust me. She thinks I am taking her man to meat other women. I wouldnt do that.

Doesn't trust you! I'd come out there just to keep you company, Eddie. And Kim would let me. But, I'm still saving for our 2012 get together! I will not miss out! Can't wait, to see all that can make it!!!

Thanks Bro, I cant wait for 2012!! By then I'll be officially an old man,,dirty, wretched, filthy old man!!!

Eddie...my car will never be as badass as any of yours..Im too cheap ...your freakin driver will blow mine away....your my hero..You do everything to the max....I already can see it happening with this one..lol......will be awsome......my 391's will probably slow me down on coming west....with the ole race fuel at god knows what a gallon by 2012! LOL!!!!

73challengerguy wrote:Eddie...my car will never be as badass as any of yours..Im too cheap ...your freakin driver will blow mine away....your my hero..You do everything to the max....I already can see it happening with this one..lol......will be awsome......my 391's will probably slow me down on coming west....with the ole race fuel at god knows what a gallon by 2012! LOL!!!!

Yer just being modest Jeff! I know for a fact that 73 of your's is a one brutal ride! BTW, do they sell E-85 in your kneck of the woods? If so, you might consider switching. All you would need is a strong fuel pump that can deliver 30% more fuel than you can use now. And the Carb would need to be modified, I would just get a new one and keep the gas carb as a spare or when you want to switch back. Run a 190 degree thermostat. Thats it! You would never have to worry about detonation, overheating, oil stays cleaner, ectt and cost only 2.89 a gallon here, has 105 Octane, makes more power than gasoline too!!! I plan on using E-85 all the way to Utah, then switching over to a gas carb because Utah, Nevada, Washington doesnt have E-85. Colorado is the 'cutoff' point.

Ya know what man....I dont know...but a great idea.....you sure my 10.5 comp will not ping or denotate with that stuff?...that would be awsome..and it gotta be cheaper than puttin big buck al heads on ...thats my only fix up until you mentioned this.....Id probably have the quick fuel redone if the e85 available bro....if that would fix my prob, it would be awsome...thanks for the advice bro...