A few pics of my resto over the last 14 years. These things take too long :crying:
Also need help finding the Build Sheet for this car. Not sure where to post on this site for missing build sheets so here is my VIN: JS23U0E142864
A few pics from its original state to now in that order....and yes, after we blasted, to my mild horror, discovered it had been t-boned at some point in its life. Thus all the damage the previous shop tried to hide with bondo and new paint on drivers side. Cars are like a box of chocolates...just never know what your gonna get.
More pics...
and a few more...
Great car - what's the fender tag details?
I agree: Neat car with the right stuff.
Lots of blue tape on there :)
Looks great :bradsthumb:
I do not have the fender tag as it was purchased from the previous shop in iowa under duress. I have the original owners information, but he died during resto. The family was fighting over the car and in the meantime, the shop owner put a lien on the title and transferred it to him. So, long story short, I had a guy in Oklahoma run up to the shop, pay the outstanding bill and get the title. The son of the man who owned the car thinks he still owns the car by keeping the fender tag in his safe...so, I cannot get the fender tag. However, I did figure out 85% of the fender tag codes by much research and I think I am fairly sure of the remaining 15%. I want the build sheet to get the real story. That is my current obsession. I will tell you the car is a numbers matching 440 Track Pack with the somewhat rare A01 light package and C15 Deluxe Seat Belts. I have checked all the VIN numbers on the body panels and the title, etc....I feel very fortunate to have this show piece and am spending the money to due it justice. I can sell this car come time with no excuses. I am a perfectionist....That said, I wish I could have gotten the fender tag.
My other car ;)
I know you've probably tried, but if you can contact the owner's son, a large cash offer may appeal to him to reunite the car with the fender tag. Also promise him that you will only sell the car to him when the time comes. :takemymoney:
Beautiful Charger! :drooling:
http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/
You might try Barry and see if he has anything
Quote from: anlauto on February 19, 2017, 03:11:07 PM
I know you've probably tried, but if you can contact the owner's son, a large cash offer may appeal to him to reunite the car with the fender tag. Also promise him that you will only sell the car to him when the time comes. :takemymoney:
:iagree:
It may not work the first time, but be sure you leave your contact info. and someday you may get a call. :alan2cents:
Great photos!!!! :clapping: Can't wait to see this one back on the road. :popcorn: And love the Charger!!!!
Nice cars Kent !! Not sure on just how far your car was tore down when you bought it but did you have the front seats apart yet ?? Sometimes there's a build sheet behind the seat framing...
LA car... going to be slim chance of finding a build sheet. :alan2cents:
thanks to all for your comments and yes I have tried to contact family members but they seem to be highly dysfunctional. I will make another attempt soon just to shut that door. Also...no build sheets anywhere in the car. Searched top to bottom. Was hoping to find them in the seats
Quote from: Cuda Cody on February 19, 2017, 10:40:23 PM
LA car... going to be slim chance of finding a build sheet. :alan2cents:
:iagree: that seems to be the consensuses
I found one in my LA build .... for another /6 Barracuda @ 200 down the line ...... :dunno:
Just an addition to the continuing saga of my 70 Track Pack Challenger rebuild process. I am 90% done and made some calls yesterday to folks around the country trying to get any added information on the history or missing fender tag. I had all but given up with Chrysler Historical, family members of the deceased owner who will not answer emails or return phone calls, Colorado motor vehicle division who says they have all the past information about the car registration and it's owners but will not send me any info due to federal laws prohibiting past owner info disclosure, etc...
Super lucky strike as I ran across a friend in Iowa of the deceased past owner (small world). He and I were both equally shocked when I mentioned I purchased a orange challenger out of West Chester Iowa in 2004 and he said sounds like a car my old friend had years ago. The more we talked, the more he said that is my friends car...Let the games begin. We spent an hour discussing all the history and talking old times. Sometimes we get lucky. Now I finally have a direct contact with the previous family and have sent many pictures to them to start the dialog. Still no fender tag but many mysteries were revealed in our discussion and I am much closer to closing the saga of the 1970 Challenger RT story.
Cheers,
KG
That's positive news. Man, even an old photo would be awesome.