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Title: 1971 challenger shaker 6 pack resto.
Post by: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 03:15:00 PM
I started this restoration a while back and a divorce and a major crash  while racing in fayettville nc. that almost... killed me have slowed things down. i remember a few names on this site that were on cuda/challenger and did not know there was this site for some time. anyhow,  forgive me and let this be my intro here.  i would like to share some of over 1k photos of this car. i hope i get it done by Christmas this year!!  if all goes well , it will be at carlisle and a few other shows next year.
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Post by: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 03:18:45 PM
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Post by: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 03:23:38 PM
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Post by: anlauto on October 13, 2020, 03:24:47 PM
Wow another great thread to keep an eye one, and the second V code 71 Challenger thread this week :twothumbsup:
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Post by: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 03:29:36 PM
and
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Post by: antonellomopar on October 13, 2020, 03:31:15 PM
Beautiful....lots of work done to it. I am just starting with mine....
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Post by: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 03:33:37 PM
sorry they my be out of order but i am doing my best to pull them from different files!
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Post by: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 03:35:27 PM
this is the orig. window sticker !!
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Post by: anlauto on October 13, 2020, 03:35:40 PM
I remember this car from CC.com :bigthumb:
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Post by: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 03:38:57 PM
paint shots
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Post by: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 03:42:46 PM
more
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Post by: Morty426 on October 13, 2020, 03:42:56 PM
Very cool and glad to see another sixpack shaker Challenger
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Post by: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 03:44:02 PM
1 good  full pic
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Post by: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 03:50:26 PM
still going!!
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Post by: Morty426 on October 13, 2020, 03:55:57 PM
Well done
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Post by: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 03:56:20 PM
a few more!
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Post by: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 04:01:05 PM
and.
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Post by: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 04:06:45 PM
almost up to date!
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Post by: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 04:11:46 PM
a few more
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Post by: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 04:15:20 PM
hope i didnt over load this, just tried to lay out where it was to now.. i am tired of posting !  i will update it more as it comes along !
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Post by: anlauto on October 13, 2020, 04:16:25 PM
Whoever did the paint work did a fantastic job with the "overspray" :twothumbsup:

Details on the engine assembly are super nice too :worship:
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Post by: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 04:19:15 PM
Quote from: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 03:38:57 PM
paint shots
its been a while ! :lurking:
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Post by: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 04:21:37 PM
Quote from: Morty426 on October 13, 2020, 03:55:57 PM
Well done
THANKS !!!
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Post by: JH27N0B on October 13, 2020, 04:27:23 PM
Your VIN isn't too far off from my V code, mines JS23V1B194xxx.
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Post by: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 04:28:30 PM
Carolina classic restorations -- spartanburg south carolina  door gaps welded / blocked  about 40 k in metal/ paint work. you know they look better [ or worse] in person.. its awsome.  I cant wait to see the r/t stripes on it.
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Post by: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 04:30:08 PM
late oct build   . spd  nov 2 1970 ! 10/27 on my window sticker
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Post by: anlauto on October 13, 2020, 04:33:10 PM
Quote from: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 04:28:30 PM
Carolina classic restorations -- spartanburg south carolina  door gaps welded / blocked  about 40 k in metal/ paint work. you know they look better [ or worse] in person.. its awsome.  I cant wait to see the r/t stripes on it.

Beautiful work :worship:
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Post by: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 04:34:07 PM
also this is a great site and the posting of pics is too! they look good and you can zoom too! very nice..   :perfect10:
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Post by: ek3 on October 13, 2020, 04:42:26 PM
THANK YOU ! i know you have trained eyes so it must be looking right! :bigthumb:
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Post by: Matt M on October 13, 2020, 05:26:34 PM
Wow
Amazing work
Car looks fantastic
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Post by: RUNCHARGER on October 13, 2020, 06:30:44 PM
Great job, Really cool VIN#.
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Post by: Chryco Psycho on October 13, 2020, 06:36:43 PM
Awesome work !  :bradsthumb:
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Post by: Brads70 on October 13, 2020, 07:04:36 PM
Wow, looks great!  :bravo:
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Post by: ek3 on October 15, 2020, 02:11:32 PM
Quote from: Brads70 on October 13, 2020, 07:04:36 PM
Wow, looks great!  :bravo:
THANK YOU SIR ! :bigthumb:
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Post by: GCragtop on October 15, 2020, 09:24:21 PM
Extremely nice work!  :worship:
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Post by: ek3 on October 15, 2020, 09:29:16 PM
i hope the money holds out !!!!
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Post by: nsmall on October 15, 2020, 10:57:56 PM
Very beautiful.  Congratulations. Ignore the bills and just finish it.  You're already all in. :bradsthumb:
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Post by: cudamadd on October 16, 2020, 07:46:55 PM
Beautiful job and that's one beautiful v code challenger cheers :australia:
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Post by: chris NOS on October 17, 2020, 03:59:03 AM
that's a lot of hours of work ! i like the color ! thank you for sharing ! :ohyeah:
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Post by: ek3 on October 19, 2020, 12:25:01 PM
there were so many unique cars made during this time period. its not the same today. you get what they produce vs/ what you want !! i like to see the odd and special cars because they seem to capture the time of the late 60-70 s in a time capsule !!  :wowzers:
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Post by: ek3 on November 12, 2020, 02:44:31 PM
found this writing on the bottom of the orig. dash.  no cracks and looks like new 50 years later !! has anyone ever seen this before ?
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Post by: ek3 on November 12, 2020, 02:47:06 PM
and
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Post by: Lilian on November 13, 2020, 12:27:11 AM
this is one beautiful car, the crafstmanship is wonderful, keep up with the good work,
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Post by: ek3 on December 09, 2020, 10:01:02 PM
some progress..
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Post by: ek3 on December 09, 2020, 10:03:27 PM
and
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Post by: 6bblgt on December 09, 2020, 10:08:47 PM
that's a B-body disc brake dual diaphragm BENDIX booster  :stop:
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Post by: ek3 on December 09, 2020, 10:10:39 PM
and
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Post by: ek3 on December 09, 2020, 10:17:45 PM
Quote from: ek3 on December 09, 2020, 10:10:39 PM
and
would this be correct ??
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Post by: 6bblgt on December 09, 2020, 10:45:36 PM
that looks like it - what's the other side look like?  :takealook:
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Post by: ek3 on December 09, 2020, 10:50:41 PM
thats what came off it. i thought they had it rebuilt. i didnt even look at the one i posted. just got the pics of it.. glad you saw that now. i will make it right. got it going to good to miss that ! thanks !
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Post by: ek3 on December 09, 2020, 11:04:31 PM
pretty sure this is correct.. 1 year only part i think ?  my orig is very close. thats def. not what i sent to get re-built !
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Post by: ek3 on March 26, 2021, 08:45:02 PM
Quote from: 6bblgt on December 09, 2020, 10:08:47 PM
that's a B-body disc brake dual diaphragm BENDIX booster  :stop:
just ran across this car. it is oe gold cert.   notice the brake booster ?? do hemi cars use a 1 off booster ?  https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0115-204293/1971-dodge-hemi-challenger-rt/
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Post by: RUNCHARGER on March 26, 2021, 08:50:05 PM
That ones a Hemi though.
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Post by: ek3 on March 26, 2021, 08:53:49 PM
i changed the post !!   i thought all 71 chal. power disc brake cars got the same booster ? hemi only got the bendix-- mid ross on all others.... got it !
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Post by: ek3 on May 06, 2021, 07:14:52 PM
details . details. details.... correct booster on the way...
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Post by: ek3 on May 19, 2021, 06:00:51 PM
correct booster ?
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Post by: ek3 on May 19, 2021, 06:04:33 PM
better view
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Post by: ek3 on July 26, 2021, 03:46:08 PM
correct booster - w/ tags  re-plated .
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Post by: ek3 on July 26, 2021, 03:49:19 PM
headliner in...
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Post by: ek3 on July 26, 2021, 03:52:35 PM
ready for glass and int trim..
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Post by: ek3 on July 26, 2021, 03:56:02 PM
and
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Post by: anlauto on July 26, 2021, 04:08:59 PM
What did you do with the brake booster that was on the car ?
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Post by: ek3 on July 26, 2021, 05:53:10 PM
which one? the hemi type?
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Post by: anlauto on July 26, 2021, 06:47:13 PM
Quote from: ek3 on July 26, 2021, 05:53:10 PM
which one? the hemi type?
Yes... :dunno:
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Post by: ek3 on July 30, 2021, 12:46:06 PM
i had 2.  vic has the 3rd [hemi style] one .....  they may use it on another car . he would probably sell if you need 1. not 100% sure . i can ask?
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Post by: ek3 on August 28, 2021, 07:26:56 PM
waiting on a few parts.
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Post by: 6bblgt on August 28, 2021, 07:31:57 PM
 :takealook: half of that quarter moulding & the matching trunk moulding are black on a '71 R/T
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Post by: ek3 on August 28, 2021, 07:33:15 PM
almost there.
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Post by: ek3 on August 28, 2021, 07:36:20 PM
Quote from: 6bblgt on August 28, 2021, 07:31:57 PM
:takealook: half of that quarter moulding & the matching trunk moulding are black on a '71 R/T
he must be planning on using a sharpie ?? lol
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Post by: JH27N0B on August 28, 2021, 07:54:32 PM
At least on the front '71 R/T hood trim and headlight bezels,  the blackout is a decal.  I got a repro decal kit for mine from performance graphics.  I don't recall now if the black on the rear trim is painted or a decal.  My car is back in storage otherwise I'd head out to my garage now and look.
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Post by: ek3 on February 24, 2022, 09:03:23 PM
I have not posted in a while. just over 3 weeks ago Vic Calvert, the owner of Carolina Classic Restorations died suddenly at a young 51 years old... he was a very fine man. he was working with David wise on a new platinum level restoration. they were very close to completion of my car. everything was going his way! another great Mopar loss. I plan to try and honor him in some way, maybe at MCACN or Carlisle this year.  posting a couple pics of vic and his son. he always took time out for him no matter how busy he was! 
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Post by: Floyd on February 25, 2022, 11:35:29 AM
I saw your post over on Moparts about this.  I'm very sorry to hear of his passing.  The pictures of him with his young son are heart breaking.   Prayers for his family.  RIP
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Post by: anlauto on February 25, 2022, 12:21:47 PM
Oh man that's terrible  :andyangel:
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Post by: Challenger in NC on February 25, 2022, 04:39:06 PM
Geez, that's horrible, especially since he was so young.
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Post by: ek3 on March 23, 2022, 04:22:03 PM
i just got my dash faces. i had tried to order them but was to late. the only one i could find was at classic ind. and it is awful. i got lucky and mike ross hooked me up! if anybody else is looking for one, he may have 1 or 2 left! car is almost done and will be at Carlisle this year ! the photos dont do this justice! best i can do...
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Post by: anlauto on March 23, 2022, 05:03:57 PM
Instrument Specialties is now carrying the ones Performance Car Graphics used to sell, but not sure if they are still dealing with supply issues....Those ones from Mike look great  :bigthumb:
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Post by: ek3 on March 23, 2022, 05:59:12 PM
i tried to order one and they do not have them. from what i understand, they will not be making any more of them.
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Post by: anlauto on March 23, 2022, 06:34:00 PM
Quote from: ek3 on March 23, 2022, 05:59:12 PM
i tried to order one and they do not have them. from what i understand, they will not be making any more of them.

I heard that they have them, but don't want to sell them because they want them for their own dash restoration business.... :thumbdown:  I guess I can't blame them, just sucks for everybody else....I wish PG Classics would adjust the colours on theirs...I'm sure that's what Mike must of done on the ones he has... :alan2cents: they look good
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Post by: Mr Cuda on March 23, 2022, 07:55:25 PM
I'm hoping that things like dash faces will be available again.
Looks like I waited too long to start gathering reproduction parts.
I have a 6bbl car to start assembly on.
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Post by: ek3 on March 24, 2022, 07:21:43 AM
the one i got is one done by Dave @ performance car graphics............
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Post by: anlauto on March 24, 2022, 08:00:25 AM
Quote from: ek3 on March 24, 2022, 07:21:43 AM
the one i got is one done by Dave @ performance car graphics............

Oh, okay, that makes WAY more sense on why it looks good.
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Post by: ek3 on June 14, 2022, 12:36:20 AM
ready to stripe ... will be on display in the T building at carlisle in july !
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Post by: cudamadd on June 14, 2022, 01:10:18 AM
Fantastic job it's going look beautiful with the stripes very very nice  :australia:
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Post by: ek3 on August 05, 2022, 12:28:51 AM
a couple more
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Post by: anlauto on August 05, 2022, 03:47:23 AM
Car looks fantastic either way, I was checking it out at Carlisle, but I never seen anyone around it....

I do love stripes though :drooling:
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Post by: ek3 on August 06, 2022, 01:00:16 PM
i did not sleep for 36 hrs trying to get it finished and drove 11 hrs to get there.... was most likely sleeping! had a major drag on friday.
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Post by: JH27N0B on August 06, 2022, 02:16:02 PM
Looks great, I hope to see it in person someday!
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Post by: ek3 on August 30, 2022, 07:26:46 PM
a great black out photo !
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Post by: JH27N0B on August 30, 2022, 07:30:39 PM
That's pretty!
Are you bringing it to any upcoming shows like Moparty or MCACN by any chance?
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Post by: ek3 on August 30, 2022, 07:33:46 PM
dont have any plans as of now............
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Post by: JH27N0B on August 30, 2022, 07:41:05 PM
I'm planning to break in my recent acquisition trailer taking my '71 in it to Moparty next month.
Our cars have close VINs as I recall, so if you can make it to beautiful Bowling Green the cars can be reunited after likely being at the plant together almost 52 years ago!
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