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Re: Red Light Bandit 70 Challenger Indy debut Build Pics [Re: gtx6970] #1288573 08/29/12 10:19 PM 08/29/12 10:19 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 216 West Virginia K King Cuda enthusiast
King Cuda enthusiast K Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 216 West Virginia	Although it has super stock springs and a custom made pinion snubber as was on the car when built .If we put some new front tires and slicks i wouldnt be scared to run the car.I built it as it was raced as i would my own cars.Just by running it up the road beside my shop I think it would run low 10's as is....Bucky Hess

Re: Red Light Bandit 70 Challenger Indy debut Build Pics [Re: King Cuda] #1288574 08/29/12 10:44 PM 08/29/12 10:44 PM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 567 Sth.IL dare_dude mopar
dare_dude mopar Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 567 Sth.IL	Great job guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Red Light Bandit 70 Challenger Indy debut Build Pics [Re: dare_dude] #1288575 08/31/12 02:27 AM 08/31/12 02:27 AM
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HEMIFRED master Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,502 SOUTH JERSEY	before this thread I never realized hole saws came in so many sizes home of the Sox and Martin Hemi Duster

Re: Red Light Bandit 70 Challenger Indy debut Build Pics [Re: HEMIFRED] #1288576 08/31/12 10:05 AM 08/31/12 10:05 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,060 Western New York sixpackbee master
sixpackbee master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,060 Western New York	Quote: I never realized hole saws came in so many sizes A friend of mine owned the Ramchargers Pro Stock car and we thought the same thing when he bought it home and we got looking it over. Holes everywhere. Last edited by sixpackbee; 08/31/12 10:06 AM. 1959 Bugeye Sprite 1967 Charger Black L code 1967 Coronet R/T Convert Green 440 auto bought from original owner 1968 Charger R/T Bronze 440 4 spd console AM/FM 1969 Super Bee WM21H B5 A40 D21 N96 1969 Barracuda Formula S 340 Convert pilot car 1969 Hemi Road Runner RM23J D32 Omaha orange 4.10 Dana N96 N85 1970 Super Bee WM23N FE5 V1X 3.91 axle package, N96 1970 Road Runner RM21N B3 V1X D13 1971 MG Midget 1971 Road Runner RM23H GW3, A57 1972 Road Runner RM23P FY1, D21

Re: Red Light Bandit 70 Challenger Indy debut Build Pics [Re: sixpackbee] #1288577 08/31/12 10:09 AM 08/31/12 10:09 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,021 MN J JERICOGTX I Live Here
JERICOGTX I Live Here J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,021 MN	Was this car also acid dipped? I got a chance to look over John Hagens old Pro Stocker this last weekend, and holes everywhere on that one also. That car is also acid dipped.

Re: Red Light Bandit 70 Challenger Indy debut Build Pics [Re: JERICOGTX] #1288578 08/31/12 10:17 AM 08/31/12 10:17 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,763 Walton's Mountain, Pa Steve1118 master
Steve1118 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,763 Walton's Mountain, Pa	Great thread, guys. Great! "Old age and treachery trumps youth and enthusiasm, every time!" East Central Director / Chrysler Power Magazine www.reasbeckracing.webs.com

Re: Red Light Bandit 70 Challenger Indy debut Build Pics [Re: Steve1118] #1288579 08/31/12 10:42 AM 08/31/12 10:42 AM
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6PKRTSE master 6 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,564 Motor City	I did the hole saw deal to my dash when doing my cage. None will be seen once back together. Only saved 1.8 pounds, probably wasn't worth all of the effort. 7358460-100_1508[640x480].jpg (180 downloads) Last edited by 6PKRTSE; 08/31/12 10:44 AM. 1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute 1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack 1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi 1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL 1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383 1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440 1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4 2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4 2012 Challenger R/T Classic.

Re: Red Light Bandit 70 Challenger Indy debut Build Pics [Re: 6PKRTSE] #1288580 08/31/12 10:43 AM 08/31/12 10:43 AM
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6PKRTSE master 6 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,564 Motor City	Back together. 7358462-100_1507[640x480].jpg (227 downloads) 1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute 1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack 1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi 1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL 1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383 1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440 1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4 2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4 2012 Challenger R/T Classic.

Re: Red Light Bandit 70 Challenger Indy debut Build Pics [Re: 6PKRTSE] #1288581 08/31/12 01:42 PM 08/31/12 01:42 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,021 MN J JERICOGTX I Live Here
JERICOGTX I Live Here J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,021 MN	Quote: I did the hole saw deal to my dash when doing my cage. None will be seen once back together. Only saved 1.8 pounds, probably wasn't worth all of the effort. I disagree. Every single ounce matters when trying to lose weight on a race car. Almost 2 lbs from JUST the dash frame.Another 1 here, 3 there, and next thing you know 100lbs is off the car.

Re: Red Light Bandit 70 Challenger Indy debut Build Pics [Re: AMXDuster] #1288582 09/01/12 12:01 AM 09/01/12 12:01 AM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 881 currently on moparts. R Race&Resto super stock
Race&Resto super stock R Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 881 currently on moparts.	The Red Light Bandit Challenger sure turned out nice, good job boys.

Re: Red Light Bandit 70 Challenger Indy debut Build Pics [Re: Race&Resto] #1288583 09/01/12 12:07 AM 09/01/12 12:07 AM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,491 Oologah, Oklahoma Big Squeeze pro stock
Big Squeeze pro stock Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,491 Oologah, Oklahoma	Quote: The Red Light Bandit Challenger sure turned out nice, good job boys. X2...car looks as good in person as I does in these pics... Plus I got to watch the Charlie lay the smack down in the SS/AH final from just behind the starting line....yeah, today was a pretty good day.... If you can't handle the truth, you're living a lie.......

Re: Red Light Bandit 70 Challenger Indy debut Build Pics [Re: Big Squeeze] #1288584 09/01/12 12:31 AM 09/01/12 12:31 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 454 Ashville, Manitoba, Canada superbeeman69 super street
superbeeman69 super street Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 454 Ashville, Manitoba, Canada	This car is phenomenal! Awesome job guys! Travis Hess, I'd love to have your talent on my LO23 clone when the time comes! 1970 FM3 Coronet 440, 1971 FJ6 Dude D100

Re: Red Light Bandit 70 Challenger Indy debut Build Pics [Re: superbeeman69] #1288585 09/01/12 11:48 AM 09/01/12 11:48 AM
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AMXDuster OP mopar A Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 472 New Lenox, IL	Update- With the rain forecasted to last at least until Sunday, we put the Red Light Bandit in the trailer last night, and took it back to Roanoke Motors in Roanoke, IL, which is current owner John Gastman's Chrysler/Dodge dealership. Sorry to those who were hoping to see it at Indy. Bill Bagshaw had a great time seeing the car, was extremely happy with the final product. We had a great time visiting with him, and seeing him drive that car around Indy was awesome. Bucky and Travis flew in for Friday, and even though Bucky was not racing, he said he didn't mind at all... he was thrilled to see Bagshaw and Gastman happy with the car. Again, thanks to Bucky and Travis for the great job, and putting aside race car testing to finish the car. One of the great highligts was having the RLB lead the Elephant parade with owner John Gastman in the passenger seat. I don't have any pics of that since I was shooting video most of the day yesterday. Thank you to all who came up to the car and greeted us, we had a great time! Our hope is to have the car at SEMA, and then at Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals on November 17,18 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Arvid Svendsen 7360018-RLBIndy1.jpg (353 downloads)

Re: Red Light Bandit 70 Challenger Indy debut Build Pics [Re: AMXDuster] #1288586 09/01/12 01:47 PM 09/01/12 01:47 PM
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Dave Watt master D Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,048 Atlanta Indiana	Arvid, thanks for sharing photos and details along the way, it was cool to see it in person. I did take a photo of it during the HEMI Shootout parade, if it turned out I'll post it here.

Re: Red Light Bandit 70 Challenger Indy debut Build Pics [Re: Dave Watt] #1288587 09/01/12 02:11 PM 09/01/12 02:11 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 472 New Lenox, IL A AMXDuster OP mopar
AMXDuster OP mopar A Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 472 New Lenox, IL	JerichoGTX- Yes, the body in white given to Bagshaw had been acid dipped. Bucky and Bill are fairly certain that the acid is the reason the floor did not fare well. Bill said that when they acid dipped the shells, they primered the body, but not the underside of the car. So when Bill finally got the shell, he immediately sandblasted and cleaned the underside to correct it. Most of the floor was replaced in the restoration. Dave- Thanks for the kind words, I would love to see any pics of the Elephant Parade that you have. I was planning to take a slew of pics today, but again, we got rained out.

Re: Red Light Bandit 70 Challenger Indy debut Build Pics [Re: AMXDuster] #1288588 09/03/12 03:24 PM 09/03/12 03:24 PM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 103 eastern time zone D Doug Walker member
Doug Walker member D Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 103 eastern time zone	From my photo files at www.hemishootout.net Friday morning, August 31, 2012 leading the elephant parade. 7362996-ElephantParade1.jpg (235 downloads)

Re: Red Light Bandit 70 Challenger Indy debut Build Pics [Re: AMXDuster] #1288589 09/03/12 03:26 PM 09/03/12 03:26 PM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 103 eastern time zone D Doug Walker member
Doug Walker member D Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 103 eastern time zone	From my photo files at www.hemishootout.net A photo from Friday evening, August 31, 2012 at the US Nationals. 7363005-BagshawChallenger.jpg (344 downloads)

Re: Red Light Bandit 70 Challenger Indy debut Build Pics [Re: Doug Walker] #1288590 09/04/12 10:05 AM 09/04/12 10:05 AM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 472 New Lenox, IL A AMXDuster OP mopar
AMXDuster OP mopar A Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 472 New Lenox, IL	Doug, great pictures, thanks so much for posting them! Arvid Svendsen

Re: Red Light Bandit 70 Challenger Indy debut Build Pics [Re: AMXDuster] #1288591 09/07/12 01:40 AM 09/07/12 01:40 AM
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Joesixpack I Live Here J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,912 APACHE JUNCTION AZ	just read entire thread...hats off to eveyone involved...superb restoration job clinging to as close to as raced in 1970 and 1971 as possible. Big Hemi Ebodies in Pro Stock were an amazing sight then and now!So many were sold and lost....or made into Modified Production class's,Gassers....or bracket cars. cant wait to see it on Nov at Rosemont show.

Re: Red Light Bandit 70 Challenger Indy debut Build Pics [Re: Joesixpack] #1288592 09/07/12 10:38 AM 09/07/12 10:38 AM
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Frito top fuel F Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,607 KYbywayof WV	Just by running it up the road beside my shop I think it would run low 10's as is....Bucky Hess Crank was laughing his tail off at Indy when he was telling me this.

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