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FC7 R/T SE #293007
04/19/09 05:20 PM
04/19/09 05:20 PM
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Montgomery, Alabama
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While my R/T SE goes through it's resto process i'll hope to be learning along the way; posting what i've learned in order to help others as well.

Russ

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Re: FC7 R/T SE [Re: RusTy/SE] #293008
06/01/09 12:51 PM
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Pictures added. My plan from the outset was 'Nice driver to local events, dependable cruiser to long distance events, rebuilt mainly to as listed fender tag codes.' To that end there will be fresh wiring harnesses, restored gauges, rebuilt mechanicals, ss lines, etc. as my budget allows. Upgrades include going from 14" to 15" wheels and tires, polyurethane suspension pieces, frame connectors, and a modern head unit for sound. The process began in earnest November, 2007.

A little history; if anyone remebers this Challenger, please pm me with details. It sold new from Hunter (now Oakland) Dodge on W. 14 Mile in Madison Heights, Michigan to Arnold R. Zorn according to the Chrysler Corporation Warranty; a vehicle insurance id from the early eighties still listing the original owner's name was also found. The car was picked up as an abandoned vehicle by the Royal Oak Police Department March 1993. I bought the car January 1994 from the fellow who had won it at a subsequent Police Auction.

By the time i had purchased the Challenger, the motor and trans had been replaced with 1971 and 1969 units respectively which have since been rebuilt. She'll never be an original drivetrain car but she'll do ok.



Last edited by RusTy/SE; 06/01/09 12:54 PM.
Re: FC7 R/T SE [Re: RusTy/SE] #293009
06/01/09 01:39 PM
06/01/09 01:39 PM
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Kelowna, B.C. Canada
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Good work. Here's for saving it!

....I love seeing them come back from the brink.


Dave


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Re: FC7 R/T SE [Re: DPelletier] #293010
01/19/10 02:27 AM
01/19/10 02:27 AM
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Montgomery, Alabama
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Late November saw the first fresh FC7 applied. Test fitting of doors, fenders, is going on right now. Not perfect by any means but certainly presentable.










Last edited by RusTy/SE; 01/19/10 02:29 AM.
Re: FC7 R/T SE [Re: RusTy/SE] #293011
01/19/10 09:25 AM
01/19/10 09:25 AM
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TN
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Great to see another RT/SE saved!

Re: FC7 R/T SE [Re: JS29R0B] #293012
01/19/10 11:53 AM
01/19/10 11:53 AM
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Tracy, New Brunswick, Canada
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Looks great!!
You're doing a wonderful job!

Re: FC7 R/T SE [Re: magnumcharger] #293013
01/19/10 12:01 PM
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Chino Valley
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looking good!

Still have those old valve covers?

Re: FC7 R/T SE [Re: RusTy/SE] #293014
01/24/10 04:16 PM
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Detroit
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Nice save! Looks like it will be done right!
KID

Re: FC7 R/T SE [Re: Kidsixpack] #293015
02/27/10 11:18 AM
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ontario canada kingston
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any new progress on this one?


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