One of few
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It’s been 7 long years, but my baby is back home.
Welcome Home 1970 S.E.
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Juan Veldez
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Looks fantastic! So Paul Harvey, what's the rest of the story?!
One of few
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I acquired this rare find in 1998. It had a few problems, and after a little attention, she became a survivor roadworthy machine again. I drove it to a million car shows, cruise ins and such until 2017…..
After a medical incident, it occurred to me that I’m not getting any younger, and if I want to restore that Challenger, sooner is better than later.
So I found the WRONG shop, here in Michigan to do the work, and only after blowing by the estimate by multiple thousands, the illegal accounting practices, stolen original parts….. During Covid, I brought the car home in pieces, and it sat till the first of the year. I worked on it little bit here and there until I found the right help.
I found a Mopar shop NOT IN MICHIGAN with an open assembly bay, and I dropped it off mid February, thanks to a mild winter. I picked it up last Friday, in an enclosed car trailer….
Of course, it was raining like a cow pissing on a flat rock, by the time I got home, so it didn’t get unloaded until Saturday…..
After a medical incident, it occurred to me that I’m not getting any younger, and if I want to restore that Challenger, sooner is better than later.
So I found the WRONG shop, here in Michigan to do the work, and only after blowing by the estimate by multiple thousands, the illegal accounting practices, stolen original parts….. During Covid, I brought the car home in pieces, and it sat till the first of the year. I worked on it little bit here and there until I found the right help.
I found a Mopar shop NOT IN MICHIGAN with an open assembly bay, and I dropped it off mid February, thanks to a mild winter. I picked it up last Friday, in an enclosed car trailer….
Of course, it was raining like a cow pissing on a flat rock, by the time I got home, so it didn’t get unloaded until Saturday…..
Challenger RTA
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Welcome to FEBO. I think it looks very good! I was worth the wait. If it was done by the shop where it was. It might have been half ass and you wouldn't be happy.
One of few
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Thank You - it’s a blast to drive.
mrmopar340
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Great looking car. Glad you got it back and on the road.
moparlee
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Beautiful Challenger
. Is the exterior trim including those side moldings all original. They look great.
. Is the exterior trim including those side moldings all original. They look great.
DetMatt1
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That’s gorgeous! I can’t help but notice that the blackout treatment wasn’t done behind the grille, personal preference?
340challconvert
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Beautiful Challenger Special Edition
Glad she is finally "back in your arms"
Glad she is finally "back in your arms"
One of few
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Yes, those V5X pieces are original, the lower rocker panel pieces were not savable - had to replace those.Beautiful Challenger
One of few
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At the time - Yes - to do it again, I would have it black.
Xcudame
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Beautiful Challenger! Looks a lot like mine, but mine is not restored yet. Love your Year One Rallye wheels!
Mopar426power
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Nice car, bet she is glad to be home also!
One of few
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Thank you - the first set they sent me were blemished, and pitted badly. All 4 wheels were sent back, the replacements they sent were of much better quality. It drives, and handles nicely.
R4Sedan
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Beautiful SE. I like it. I like behind the grill not being blacked out.
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