Ya its a clone, ya its priced too high, but I like it!
[ebay]183646758986[/ebay]
1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible - HEMI Clone
472 Crate Motor
525 HP Hemi
850 Holly double pumper
Aluminum Intake
NEW Rally gauges.... Yes the clock works
TTi Headers 3" Exhaust...... Sounds amazing
727 Transmission ( 3200 Stall )
Power brakes
Rear end 411 gears 8" 3/4
New Suspension
Shaker Hood
Quick Release Gas Cap
Brand new tires and rims..... ( under 50 miles )
This car was just gone thru locally with the FINER DETAILS.
No expense spared to get this car looking its best!
Paint was wet sanded to perfection and all chrome was replaced.
I bought this car in 2013 with the intention of showing on weekends, but I just don't have the time.
Beautiful car but the steel wheels/hubcaps don't do the car justice. It's not original anyway so do something to jazz it up. Too much black can hurt a car if it's not original. Just my take on it.
Terry
Quote from: 71vert340 on January 24, 2019, 12:48:08 PM
Beautiful car but the steel wheels/hubcaps don't do the car justice. It's not original anyway so do something to jazz it up. Too much black can hurt a car if it's not original. Just my take on it.
Terry
:iagree:
Ya, never understood the point of putting plain steel wheels 'n' hubcaps on a muscle car. Station wagon..or a Prius..OK. But not a muscle car. Put anything else on that car and it will look better. :alan2cents:
The car looks real nice and 71 convertible Challengers are my favorite E-bodies but when I see 472 "crate" Hemi it makes me real nervous.
IMO any Mopar "crate" Hemi that hasn't been thoroughly gone through and checked out by a pro is a ticking time bomb. :alan2cents:
If it had red interior and red stripe it would be killer!
Quote from: blown motor on January 24, 2019, 02:22:46 PM
If it had red interior and red stripe it would be killer!
You could always BUY IT and change those things to your liking :thinking:
Quote from: GrandpaKevin on January 24, 2019, 01:45:46 PM
The car looks real nice and 71 convertible Challengers are my favorite E-bodies but when I see 472 "crate" Hemi it makes me real nervous.
IMO any Mopar "crate" Hemi that hasn't been thoroughly gone through and checked out by a pro is a ticking time bomb. :alan2cents:
Ya, just ask cordodge.
Sweet car.
Would be amazing w/black interior and black side stripe.
Good luck!
I really like the way that looks. Usually I don't like dog dishes either, especially on a convt. but this car looks great to me.
I think rallies would have looked nicer
Or magnum 500, road wheels. :alan2cents:
I agree with a red interior and stripe and some nice wheels the car would look great and probably sell faster. Do you really think $75,000 is to high for a 71 Hemi Vert clone ? Isn't that about what they usually sell for ?
JS27
HEMI vert's rock ! that is all......
"CLONE" ? I thought that meant a copy of something that existed ?
Nobody has touched on the fact that 1971 R/T convertibles never existed in the first place, let alone a Hemi convertible.
That's why the side scoops and R/T stripes look out of place.
I think $75K is a pretty fair deal for a nice cruiser. :alan2cents:
Quote from: anlauto on January 25, 2019, 07:54:33 AM
"CLONE" ? I thought that meant a copy of something that existed ?
Nobody has touched on the fact that 1971 R/T convertibles never existed in the first place, let alone a Hemi convertible.
That's why the side scoops and R/T stripes look out of place.
I think $75K is a pretty fair deal for a nice cruiser. :alan2cents:
Agreed. You can't clone something that never existed. I've been toying with the idea of building a '70 Challenger T/A 'vert for that very reason. I don't like clones. But this 71 is nice and unique.
Quote from: anlauto on January 25, 2019, 07:54:33 AM
"CLONE" ? I thought that meant a copy of something that existed ?
Nobody has touched on the fact that 1971 R/T convertibles never existed in the first place, let alone a Hemi convertible.
That's why the side scoops and R/T stripes look out of place.
I think $75K is a pretty fair deal for a nice cruiser. :alan2cents:
Okay not a clone a made up what I like driver..
Picky--Picky--Picky :haha: :haha: :haha:
JS27
They still offered a Hemi in the E bodies for 71. Let's call it a Tribute car. :wrenching:
If the car is CLEAN underneath and great trunk/engine compartment (would be cool to see more pics!), it would probably do well in a venue like BJ or Mecum.
Even w/the 10% hit.
Stance is spot on. Something different than the usual pro-touring route.
:clapping:
Quote from: 71gogreen on January 25, 2019, 10:10:20 AM
They still offered a Hemi in the E bodies for 71. Let's call it a Tribute car. :wrenching:
Not in a 71 Challenger convertible :alan2cents:
More of a what if build! :alan2cents:
Quote from: anlauto on January 25, 2019, 07:54:33 AM
"CLONE" ? I thought that meant a copy of something that existed ?
Nobody has touched on the fact that 1971 R/T convertibles never existed in the first place, let alone a Hemi convertible.
That's why the side scoops and R/T stripes look out of place.
I think $75K is a pretty fair deal for a nice cruiser. :alan2cents:
That's one of the greatest Mopar disappointments in my humble opinion :crying: Does anyone know why no R/T or larger than 383s on '71 Challengers? Especially since you could get it in a 'Cuda. :('
I guess my 71greengo convert is not worth making into a tribute car . Is anyone interested in it? :wrenching:
That engine probably is an MP crate alright, it even has the lovely blue plug wires. I would figure on a $10k correction charge getting the engine right. The 69 door panels are interesting on a 71. I still like the colours and overall look though.
Quote from: RUNCHARGER on January 25, 2019, 07:00:54 PM
The 69 door panels are interesting on a 71.
I would venture a guess that they are cheap Palco panels, not original early 1970 production panels :alan2cents:
Looks like a lot of people either think it is too much $$$ or they don't like it....2 days left and still no bids.
This would probably be the only way I could ever afford a hemi :crying: