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Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 #370140 07/08/09 06:10 PM 07/08/09 06:10 PM
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Locomotion OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,894 Florida	Garlits' new Challenger is about done.

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: Locomotion] #370141 07/08/09 06:18 PM 07/08/09 06:18 PM
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Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: Locomotion] #370142 07/09/09 11:28 AM 07/09/09 11:28 AM
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B1Fish540 master Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,840 Flint, Michigan	Now thats a "Super Stock Dodge"!

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Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 #370144 07/09/09 12:54 PM 07/09/09 12:54 PM
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slantzilla Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,179 Park Forest, IL	I wish Big all the best, but can't help but feel there are many, many, more qualified Mopar Sportsman racers much more deserving of that car. "Everybody funny, now you funny too."

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: B1Fish540] #370145 07/09/09 01:11 PM 07/09/09 01:11 PM
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donscuda top fuel Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,642 Chicago, Illinois	Quote: Now thats a "Super Stock Dodge"! I don't know... I kind of perfer this one... and yes, I know he'll be racing in stock.. 5342812-DSC_0256u.JPG (191 downloads) Last edited by donscuda; 07/09/09 01:24 PM.

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: donscuda] #370146 07/09/09 01:22 PM 07/09/09 01:22 PM
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donscuda top fuel Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,642 Chicago, Illinois	one more.. 5342829-DSC_0250u.JPG (294 downloads) Last edited by donscuda; 07/09/09 01:23 PM.

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: slantzilla] #370147 07/09/09 02:10 PM 07/09/09 02:10 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: I wish Big all the best, but can't help but feel there are many, many, more qualified Mopar Sportsman racers much more deserving of that car. i'm curious why you feel that way. with all of the things "Big" has done for the sport of drag racing throught his career, and all that he's given back to to the fans as well as various charities, i can't think of anyone that deserves it more.

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 #370148 07/09/09 02:16 PM 07/09/09 02:16 PM
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Jacob Pitt master Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,528 Mansfield, Tx	Still not quite sure about that scoop, and they look kind of funny to me with the smaller slicks on them. Like there is no room for the tire to fit under the car. Sure would like to see a SS Challenger with some 32*14's and a full back-half, I bet that would look . 2013 NHRA D4 Stock Champ #4 in the World IHRA Stock 2x IHRA Div.4 Stock Champ 14x Track Champ All using a Ultimate Converter Concepts converter. Call Lenny today 704-892-6837

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: slantzilla] #370149 07/09/09 02:32 PM 07/09/09 02:32 PM
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TMP66 super stock T Joined: May 2003 Posts: 961 .	Quote: I wish Big all the best, but can't help but feel there are many, many, more qualified Mopar Sportsman racers much more deserving of that car. But with Big Daddy, Mopar will get to milk the press with a household (to a degree) name. I also have my doubts that 'Big' will really be heading for the lanes at national or divisonal events when the call comes for stock (or super stock?) I feel this is going to be a promotional only deal.

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: Jacob Pitt] #370150 07/09/09 02:40 PM 07/09/09 02:40 PM
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nhramark master N Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,104 Wheels up, MO	Quote: they look kind of funny to me with the smaller slicks on them. Like there is no room for the tire to fit under the car. Sure would like to see a Challenger with some 32*14's and a full back-half, I bet that would look . Same here, I'd like to see a good comp eliminator team do one up. [image]http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/nhramark1/library/Racing[/image] 9.100 @ 150 mph 5.780 @ 120 mph

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: TMP66] #370151 07/09/09 02:55 PM 07/09/09 02:55 PM
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Frito top fuel F Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,607 KYbywayof WV	Quote: Quote: I wish Big all the best, but can't help but feel there are many, many, more qualified Mopar Sportsman racers much more deserving of that car. But with Big Daddy, Mopar will get to milk the press with a household (to a degree) name. I also have my doubts that 'Big' will really be heading for the lanes at national or divisonal events when the call comes for stock (or super stock?) I feel this is going to be a promotional only deal. I agree. I am not even sure on Griffith. I would like to see some "Hitters" come out with these cars. Anyone got a good list of cars being built? Myron Piatek, I heard is doing one. X champ, should race a lot. James Caro probably entered as many events as any Mopar Super Stock racer. Also Norwicki, Volkman, Leopold and Jeff Teuton and Bucky hit the road a lot and would represent the car well. I think Randy Worford is doing one also!! Any more? Last edited by Frito; 07/10/09 06:25 PM.

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: Frito] #370152 07/09/09 03:02 PM 07/09/09 03:02 PM
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Locomotion OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,894 Florida	Quote: Myron Pietek (sic) I heard is doing one. X champ, should race a lot. Unfortunately, that's not true. I'd have to win the lottery! Another Dart Sport project I started several years ago still has a long way to go.

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: Locomotion] #370153 07/09/09 03:07 PM 07/09/09 03:07 PM
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Frito top fuel F Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,607 KYbywayof WV	Quote: Quote: Myron Pietek (sic) I heard is doing one. X champ, should race a lot. Unfortunately, that's not true. I'd have to win the lottery! Another Dart Sport project I started several years ago still has a long way to go. You get my vote any way. Quick reply, I didn't even get the edit done!

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 #370154 07/09/09 03:14 PM 07/09/09 03:14 PM
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BDS871Cuda top fuel B Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,949 land of 10,000______'s	Quote: M&H decals but using M/T tires Two tire sponsers are better than one. Lots of history between Don & M&H. Snap your neck, mega G-force launch, is all I want!

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: BDS871Cuda] #370155 07/09/09 03:54 PM 07/09/09 03:54 PM
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SRT6776 I hate internal combustion engines! S Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,719 Home	There is another drag pack that went out and won its first race, his name escapes me right now though. I am sure someone here will know..

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: SRT6776] #370156 07/09/09 04:02 PM 07/09/09 04:02 PM
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Frito top fuel F Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,607 KYbywayof WV	Quote: There is another drag pack that went out and won its first race, his name escapes me right now though. I am sure someone here will know.. Doug Duell has done very well in his Challenger, but it is not a drag pack. It is an awsome car that was built over the winter from a stock 6 cly. Challenger.

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: Frito] #370157 07/09/09 10:52 PM 07/09/09 10:52 PM
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Kudakidd master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,861 Witness Protection Program	It'll probably be the slowest car Big Daddy has driven since the 1950's!

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: Jacob Pitt] #370158 07/10/09 02:28 AM 07/10/09 02:28 AM
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SC304 enthusiast S Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 287 Michigan	If someone can tell me how to post here i can show you a mach up of 14 x 32's.Its been years since i have posted pictures on this site? I will try to send one with this post

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: SC304] #370159 07/10/09 06:09 AM 07/10/09 06:09 AM
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SRT6776 I hate internal combustion engines! S Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,719 Home	Quote: If someone can tell me how to post here i can show you a mach up of 14 x 32's.Its been years since i have posted pictures on this site? I will try to send one with this post You can attach one to the post at the "review post" stage, thats the easiest way.

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: SRT6776] #370160 07/10/09 05:55 PM 07/10/09 05:55 PM
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slantzilla Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,179 Park Forest, IL	Quote: There is another drag pack that went out and won its first race, his name escapes me right now though. I am sure someone here will know.. None of the Drag Pack cars have been downtrack yet, and Doug Duell has gone some rounds at NHRA events, but has not won one yet. I think he has won class though. John Calvert won the debut of the Cobra Jet. Maybe that's what you're thinking about. "Everybody funny, now you funny too."

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: slantzilla] #370161 07/10/09 09:30 PM 07/10/09 09:30 PM
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moparmanjames pro stock Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,260 Las Vegas NV	I was out at Carlisle today and checked it out, nice!

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: SRT6776] #370162 07/10/09 10:52 PM 07/10/09 10:52 PM
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SC304 enthusiast S Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 287 Michigan	Quote: Quote: If someone can tell me how to post here i can show you a mach up of 14 x 32's.Its been years since i have posted pictures on this site? I will try to send one with this post You can attach one to the post at the "review post" stage, thats the easiest way. [/quote when i tried that thru the browser nothing came through. Maybe the file is too large?

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: Kudakidd] #370163 07/10/09 11:09 PM 07/10/09 11:09 PM
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MoparJoe super gas Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,511 Tampa , Fl	Quote: It'll probably be the slowest car Big Daddy has driven since the 1950's! Probably the slowest Mopar race car he's had, As far as I know the last non-mopar rail he had was running low 13's with a flathead ford and his street car was quicker, it was a 39-40 ford with an early hemi.

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: SC304] #370164 07/10/09 11:12 PM 07/10/09 11:12 PM
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SRT6776 I hate internal combustion engines! S Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,719 Home	Quote: Quote: Quote: If someone can tell me how to post here i can show you a mach up of 14 x 32's.Its been years since i have posted pictures on this site? I will try to send one with this post You can attach one to the post at the "review post" stage, thats the easiest way. [/quote when i tried that thru the browser nothing came through. Maybe the file is too large? email them to me and I will post them roushparts@hotmail.com

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: SRT6776] #370165 07/11/09 12:35 AM 07/11/09 12:35 AM
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SC304 enthusiast S Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 287 Michigan	Another try at a picture 5345764-DSCN2259.JPG (354 downloads)

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: MoparJoe] #370166 07/11/09 03:47 AM 07/11/09 03:47 AM
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B1Fish540 master Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,840 Flint, Michigan	Quote: Quote: It'll probably be the slowest car Big Daddy has driven since the 1950's! Probably the slowest Mopar race car he's had, As far as I know the last non-mopar rail he had was running low 13's with a flathead ford and his street car was quicker, it was a 39-40 ford with an early hemi. I'd rather see him in that Challenger than getting back in a fuel car. The challey is fast enough for him at his age...what is he like 79 or something?

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: B1Fish540] #370167 07/11/09 11:47 AM 07/11/09 11:47 AM
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MoparJoe super gas Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,511 Tampa , Fl	Quote: Quote: Quote: It'll probably be the slowest car Big Daddy has driven since the 1950's! Probably the slowest Mopar race car he's had, As far as I know the last non-mopar rail he had was running low 13's with a flathead ford and his street car was quicker, it was a 39-40 ford with an early hemi. I'd rather see him in that Challenger than getting back in a fuel car. The challey is fast enough for him at his age...what is he like 79 or something? Yeah around there- my old machinist is 75 and a few years younger than Garlits.

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: MoparJoe] #370168 07/11/09 07:34 PM 07/11/09 07:34 PM
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85_Ram_4speed master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,325 Truckville, the capital of NY	So my friend calls me this morning from Carlisle. He is there with his twin sons (6 or 7 years i think)and they see the Garlits car with him there. Anyways, his one son has mild autism (which makes his mind work in ways no one can understand--quite brilliantly actually), and can be a riot sometimes by just being himself and not knowing it---this was one of those times.... My friends son Chris "hey, nice car" Garlits "thank you" Chris "smells to new---you drag race?" Garlits "yes, i drag race"--now looking a bit bewildered Chris --now looking at the car shaking his head back and forth , " well, it just looks to new " and walks off. My friend had all he could do to burst out laughing. I know i did when he called and told me Garlits Super stock Challenger $100k Trip to carlisle $1k Little kid poking fun at Garlits unknowingly--priceless Outcast Dodge guy.

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: 85_Ram_4speed] #370169 07/14/09 04:22 PM 07/14/09 04:22 PM
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TS3303 top fuel Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,981 SE Michigan	SC304 Challenger Build pics 5352313-DSCN1951.jpg (163 downloads)

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: TS3303] #370170 07/14/09 04:23 PM 07/14/09 04:23 PM
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Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: TS3303] #370171 07/14/09 04:24 PM 07/14/09 04:24 PM
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Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: TS3303] #370172 07/14/09 04:25 PM 07/14/09 04:25 PM
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Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: TS3303] #370174 07/14/09 04:29 PM 07/14/09 04:29 PM
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Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: TS3303] #370175 07/14/09 04:47 PM 07/14/09 04:47 PM
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B1Fish540 master Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,840 Flint, Michigan	Quote: SC304 #3 Much better! the lower stance plus the big meats just looks "right"

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: B1Fish540] #370176 07/15/09 04:08 PM 07/15/09 04:08 PM
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SRT6776 I hate internal combustion engines! S Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,719 Home	BUMP Just came in here to post the pics 304 sent me but I see they are already posted (but I dont think enough people know they are in here). Looks great! Can't wait to see it progress.

Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: SRT6776] #370177 07/18/09 09:20 PM 07/18/09 09:20 PM
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Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 [Re: TS3303] #370178 07/25/09 06:02 PM 07/25/09 06:02 PM
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SC304 enthusiast S Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 287 Michigan	One Last attempt to post SS Challenger pictures. 5375195-DSCN3563.JPG (166 downloads)

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