Re: Taking it to the next level? Wow!
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The car was stunning. Phenomenal in my opinion. The buzz around the show was the level of this car's restoration may never be seen again. Here's a few pics I took.
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Re: Taking it to the next level? Wow!
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Re: Taking it to the next level? Wow!
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BTW Great job, wish I saw it in Person.Glad to see a real spare tire in the truck. Bob
Mom & Dad let me buy a brand new 70 Challenger R/T 440 Six-Pack Super Trac Pack when I was 17
(Robert what is a 440 Six-Pack)
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Re: Taking it to the next level? Wow!
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Car looks great Steve and Dave.Not to change to the subject or detract from the original post,but is there any update on the availability of that great looking and fitting carpet from ECS?? Congrats once again !!
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Re: Taking it to the next level? Wow!
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I was invited into the judging area by Dave to look at this incredible restoration up close. I started another thread with a longer description of this car, but simply put Dave Walden found a way to present a car in 2008 exactly as it would have appeared prior to dealer prep in 1970. The attention to detail, the assembly line (lunch pail) parts, the finish and the presentation of this car will take you back to a dealers lot in 1970. The restoration on this car, to this exact detail and presentation will set a new precedent that all future restorations will strive for; but after seeing this car in person it will be nearly impossible to surpass this restoration, in fact I doubt it will ever be equaled. As stated in my other post, I have owned and studied Survivor cars for many years and this car is basically perfect in every detail. I used a 1GB drive in my camera taking pictures of this car, spent probably too much time looking at it but it was hard to quit studying it because every time you look at the car you see a new detail that you missed the first time. Anyone that doubts a car can be return to its as delivered state some 38 years later would quickly change their opinion upon seeing this car. I really appreciate the invitation to see this car up close and personal, thanks for the opportunity Dave and thanks for presenting this car at the Nats for all to enjoy. Shannon Challenger Thread-Regarding this Car.
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Re: Taking it to the next level? Wow!
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Absolutely 100% amazing!!
I also would like to thank you for allowing me under the rope to see your car up close and personal at the nationals and the time you spent with me talking about your journey. Truly a class act.
Dave, hats to you, I figured the car would be over the top, however, I never would have imagined that car being what it is until I seen it firsthand. There isn’t any way to describe it to someone unless that person also seen it in person.
There are many very high quality and respected restoration shops out there that do amazing restorations, but, to take the time and do the research it takes to do just one car and duplicate the processes like you did I’m not sure there is a customer on the planet that would pay for it.
There was a feeling about the car that made you feel “back in the day” that I cannot describe and never felt before about any other over the top OE restored car. It wasn’t just the paint work or the suspension detail or interior, air conditioning system, engine compartment, trunk area, inspection marks and all the other things the hobby calls OE correct, it was the total amazing package you put together.
There is no question the car is the best ever OE restored to date and the highest scoring, a very high mark has been set. Will it ever be duplicated in the future by someone else? I hope so. Will it be topped? If it is, I sure hope I’m there to see it.
You should be very proud of your accomplishment Mr. Walden, don’t let anyone take that away from you.
Has anyone mentioned your car took best of show? Congratulation grasshopper, doing what you did equates to snatching that fly out of mid air with those chop sticks.
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!
Michael C. Ross – Owner B/E & A Restoration Parts, Inc.
P.S. Are you a gluten for pain? When is the next one coming out?
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Re: Taking it to the next level? Wow!
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I would have to agree with everything that has been mentioned thus far about this car, its' restoration and the people responsible, Dave and Steve. I too was priveledged to step over the ropes and have a closeup inspection. In fact while I was there, Dave was gracious enough to allow the same opportunity to others who asked, whether he knew them or not. The car was a treat to view, inside and out. I dont know how he got that new car smell inside but it took me back to a time when I owned a Challenger brand new....and this car restoration lived up to its' reputation, it is brand new all over again. Job well done gentlemen!
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Re: Taking it to the next level? Wow!
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First of all,unfortunately there is nothing in the automotive world that is perfect. But this challenger has acheived the next best thing. It is very close to that lofty goal. The challenger is the nicest OE vehicle that we've had the opportunity to look at. It truly represents the word OE. That briefly is best case scenario as the vehicle would have been delivered to the customer brand new. With all factory imperfections intact and not cosmetically touched up. These cars were not perfect new but this challenger best represents the way the vehicle would have been delivered new. Our Dodge white hats are off to this challenger
I want to thank everyone for visiting the OE tent during the presentation of the Challenger. There were many that doubted our ability to complete a project of this magnitude but I think we were able to accomplish our stated objective. (A vehicle that looked like it had been teleported from 1970 to present day.) We spent more time researching and documenting this car than the actual hours we spent restoring the Hemicuda a few years ago. Can we better what we did? I seriously doubt it. As Keith Rohm put it, “you can go horizontal or down but the possibility of getting it better may not be a reality.” His comment was the exclamation point for a project that utilized the best efforts from those who were involved. Thanks again to everyone for their support and kind sentiments.
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