Moper Rescue

[Dano]

Hi Y'all, New to the group. My beautiful wife just picked me up a running 70 Challenger w/440 4bbl. I'm calling it a Mopar Rescue.

 

[Mopar Nut]

 

[Challenger RTA]

Welcome to FEBO. First thoughts: What a WIFE! I though maybe see got it for you. Then it sunk in and maybe she got it for herself while you where out shopping. Nice rescue.

 

[fasjac]

Welcome to the site from Arkansas!
She’s a great women for doing that for you. Merry Christmas Dano!
Really, that’s cool. Share your plans for the Challenger when you get time.

 

[Xcudame]

Welcome to FEBO from the desert! 70 Challenger big block is always a great car to have!

 

[KlsCuda]

Welcome from Maine!

 

[MOPARMITCH]

Welcome to the Madness !!!!

 

[mrmopar340]

Another one saved!
Waving from Virginia.

 

[Kansan]

Welcome from Arkanas....you know we need to see pictures....

Kansan

 

[DetMatt1]

Welcome to the site from the Motor City!

 

[Rapidfire]

Welcome from Nebraska. Nice to have you with us.

 

[Chryco Psycho]

Welcome to the site

 

[Ronbo73]

Welcome from Massachusetts! Lets see some pics...

 

[Dano]

Ok, So, this poor thing has a bit of history that I was told and I have a few pic's of it before my wife and I became its new owners.
It came out of Arizona, so it's a rust free 1970 Challenger, but Someone there in the 1980's thought it would be a great idea to make a custom show car out of it,.. and they failed miserably.
They commited sacrilege, they reformed the nose and then They covered the interior in a gray tweed material, I mean everything, dash,doorpanels, seats, ceiling all covered with tweed.
The engine had a tunnel ram rising through the hood. They cut the wiring harnesses and re-routed the ignition system to inside the right kick panel, (WTF?). they even spent the money to chrome all of the front suspension and drive shaft. There has been alot of head scratching and (WTF were they thinking?) discoveries.
So, I've been busy gutting out and replacing everything that they did wrong to it.
I'm making progress, but its going to take some time....and money! it will be awsome again.

 

[Challenger RTA]

When I was scrolling down thinking how bad it was going to get. Want to be movie car? What a relief when I reached the bottom of the post! The mopar Gods are thanking you.

 

[Dano]

Did a little work on the motor and replacing the fuel system.

 

[Ronbo73]

Thank goodness you changed the front end back to a Challenger's front end. Wow was that ugly.... Sorry I had to say it.. Looking good now. Nice work.

 

[340challconvert]

to FEBO from New Jersey
Thank you for bringing her back!
Looking Much Better

 

[DetMatt1]

The ‘80s were a different time, that’s for sure. I guess we can thank the previous owners for their well intentioned if not misguided efforts to insure that this car is still around to be enjoyed today and thank you for shaking the early ‘80s back off of it!

 

[6PKRTSE]

Welcome and cool project. I personally usually like the 70's and 80's customs, but this was not one of the better jobs. It looks much better with what you have done with it now. Keep us posted on progress.