New project 71 Challenger vert

[mrees72]

Got a new project car the other day.......a 1971 Challenger convertible..................needs major surgury........but like Gibb's boat on NCIS....it's what I like to do.............

 

[DetMatt1]

Awesome, congrats!. More details please, is it complete?, what options?, are you going to restore it to original?, fender tag or build sheet with it?. I can hook you up with a guy that has an E-body convertible registry, he is always looking for cars to add and he will give you copies of the registry after yours is added, all free and very interesting.

 

[AlleyoopMgv]

Cool! Love the 71's

 

[mrees72]

Hi
It was optioned decently...but nothing exceptional......318-904 car. Has a 71 340 in it now and it does fire right up. 3 speed wiper, Dark Bronze Metallic paint......A01 light package. Buckets/console.......saddle brown interior. Exterior mirrors on both doors.
It is largely a complete car....missing hood trim and passenger side door mirror.

I'd like to fine out about that registry.....I need to find some convertible pieces and parts. I will put it largely back to original.
I know I will be looking for the convertible top "header"...the part that meets the top of the windshield...its got some rot.

All in all...a pretty cool find.

Thanks
Mike

 

[mrees72]

Thanks. I have a 72 challenger...now a 71 vert.....they'll make a nice pair.

Mike

 

[ramenth]

Nice score.

That's been my dream car for years. '71 being the year I was born and I've always wanted a 'vert to replace my little spyder I had as a kid.

 

[mrees72]

Thank you........It will be fun to work on over the years ......It may take some time.

Mike

 

[burntorange70]

Sweet car. Good luck on the build.

 

[mrees72]

Thanks Burnt---Will need it.