While I keep searching for it and I...

[polara71]

Yep, the hood in 70, 71, 72 was called R/T hood........the same hood 73 & 74 called ralleye hood.

The performance model was the R/T (Road/Track), with a 383 CID Magnum V8, rated at 335 bhp (249.8 kW); 300 bhp (223.7 kW) for 1971, due to a drop in compression. The standard transmission was a 3-speed manual. Optional R/T engines were the 375 bhp (279.6 kW) 440 cu in (7.2 L) Magnum, the 390 bhp (290.8 kW) 440 CID Six-Pack and the 425 bhp (316.9 kW) 426 cu in (7.0 L) Hemi. The R/T was available in either the hardtop or convertible. For 1970 only, base hardtop and R/T hardtop models could be ordered with the more luxurious SE specification, which included leather seats, a vinyl roof, a smaller 'formal' rear window, and an overhead interior console that contained three warning lights (door ajar, low fuel, and seatbelts).[SUP][10][/SUP] The Challenger R/T came with a Rallye instrument cluster that included a 150 mph (240 km/h) speedometer, an 8,000 rpm tachometer,[SUP][11][/SUP] 1972–1974 tachometer went to 7,000 rpm and an oil pressure gauge. In 1973, the R/T badging was dropped and these models were called "Rallye", although they were never badged as such. The shaker hood scoop was not available after 1971.

I know, I owned one ....

 

[1978 NYB]

I know, I owned one ....

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That's cool. Y-2 Yellow? 318?

 

[polara71]

I dont know and yes. I paid fifteen hundred for it drove it for two years and ran it into the side of a trash truck. I was doing almost 40 when he pulled out of a side street, I stood on the brake pedal with two feet and braced my arms for impact.

 

[1978 NYB]

I dont know and yes. I paid fifteen hundred for it drove it for two years and ran it into the side of a trash truck. I was doing almost 40 when he pulled out of a side street, I stood on the brake pedal with two feet and braced my arms for impact.

I hope no one was hurt. Was that the end for the car?

 

[70NPORT]

What?!? That certainly is not a c body I'm looking at?

 

[polara71]

No, I was stunned. I guess in shock, if thats what it is. I pieced the car back together with parts from a 6 cyl parts car I bought along with new inner fenders . It was never right so I sold it for 500. Thats when I got into Miradas.


Your right Gary, its not a C body. In 1992 there werent any around and this internet thing wasnt rolling yet

 

[commando1]

Wiseazz. OK you guys. I'll call Mon. Talk is cheap...

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[70NPORT]

No, I was stunned. I guess in shock, if thats what it is. I pieced the car back together with parts from a 6 cyl parts car I bought along with new inner fenders . It was never right so I sold it for 500. Thats when I got into Miradas.


Your right Gary, its not a C body. In 1992 there werent any around and this internet thing wasnt rolling yet

So how/when did you discover you were a c body guy?

 

[polara71]

So how/when did you discover you were a c body guy?

14 or 15 I liked them, by 17 I thumped my chest "polara".

 

[cm23uoc]

http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/EricGordonsKaiserConvertible/bodywork.html

Here's a story of a guy who recovered his self-customized Kaiser. Nice story, but I won*t comment on the bodywork.

 

[300rag]

Wiseazz. OK you guys. I'll call Mon. Talk is cheap...

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.....and??

 

[has2bmopar]

http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/EricGordonsKaiserConvertible/bodywork.html

Nice story, but I won*t comment on the bodywork.

... HOLY.....:eusa_silenced:

 

[commando1]

.....and??

I called about the 71 300. That's about all i can stomach for a while.
I need a shower....

 

['69FuryIIIConvertible]

http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/EricGordonsKaiserConvertible/bodywork.html

Here's a story of a guy who recovered his self-customized Kaiser. Nice story, but I won*t comment on the bodywork.

His Bondo floor work makes me cringe just to think about.

Nick

Edit, I scrolled down through the pictures and watched him butcher some of the metal work, oh boy.

Edit #2, in Phase II of the Kaiser I had a good laugh, the car is taken to a body shop that quickly cuts out all of the work he did and does it properly. :sSig_thankyou: Made my frickin' day right there.

 

[commando1]

http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/EricGordonsKaiserConvertible/bodywork.html

Here's a story of a guy who recovered his self-customized Kaiser. Nice story, but I won*t comment on the bodywork.

I really don't know what to say. My brain locked up midway through it. Incomprehendable at so many levels that a sharp stick in the eye would have been painless.

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[1978 NYB]

:head_smack::sFun_doh2::head_smack:

And I thought I was the worst body and paint guy!!!!

 

['69FuryIIIConvertible]

:head_smack::sFun_doh2::head_smack:

And I thought I was the worst body and paint guy!!!!

Not unless you do it with your eyes closed.

 

[cm23uoc]

His Bondo floor work makes me cringe just to think about.

Nick

Edit, I scrolled down through the pictures and watched him butcher some of the metal work, oh boy.

Edit #2, in Phase II of the Kaiser I had a good laugh, the car is taken to a body shop that quickly cuts out all of the work he did and does it properly. :sSig_thankyou: Made my frickin' day right there.

I couldn't follow that to the end, he sounded so convinced. For a moment I thought bondo was first choice for a rotisserie restoration. Good to know.

 

[commando1]

I kept hoping it was a Red Green spoof but when I hit this part and saw he was serious, I had to FFWD to the end. I was speechless...

 

[cm23uoc]

You're a masochist.