1970 Challenger R/T

[caj]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 442w30</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you guys dig the OP's car, check this one out:



However, I must take issue with the &quot;1 or 2&quot; comment - that's from Galen's Registry, so that means it's 1 of 2 known 440-4 Shakers in his registry. To the non-Mopar fans out there, Shakers are much more common on 440 Six Pack and Hemi Challenger R/Ts, but the single 4bbl. Shaker units were slow to trickle out to the public in 1970.

As far as the color combo, there's no way to know it's 1 of 1 because Chrysler's records didn't keep option combinations, but red stripes are quite rare for any color (usually found on white and black cars), and DY3 is already quite rare for the R/T. </div></div>

Absolutely correct 442w30. 1 of 2 known to exist. I did a lot of homework before I finalized the deal with Dave West. I looked everywhere and talked to a lot of guys that are &quot;in the know&quot;. There is also a shaker registry. I talked to the owner (Travis) of that registry in detail. Travis only know of two U codes....mine and the black 4 speed. The 440 Six Pack and Hemi Challenger was where you would see the shakers implemented. There was also a hood change for the 70 model year for shakers....to add crumple zones to the hood. My car has a May build date and also has the updated hood.

[caj]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 68l30</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Stunning examples here of &quot;different is good&quot; !!!! MY favorite color on the 70's has always been B5....Wheel covers and body side molding .... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]


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You got that right 68I30. I'm a huge fan of the B5 also. Almost purchased my 09 in B5 blue. Great color. Many wil disagree...but I really like green. To each his or her own.

[caj]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JpMotorsports</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very cool car glad your story ends with a happy ending </div></div>

Thanks JpMotorsports. The story did not start out good at all but couldn't have finished any better.

[caj]

Here's something that I thought was very cool and could not believe my eyes. Here's a link if anyone is interested.

http://cs.scaleautomag.com/sca/model.../t/113576.aspx

[caj]

....and now for the eye opener.

[caj]

Here are the builder words:

Here's a replica of a '70 Challenger R/T I saw on a calendar, a 1 of 1 car, DY3 cream color with white vinyl roof, red bumblebbe stripe and red interior, shaker hood, 440 4bbl and automatic transmission.

I used the yankee challenge AMT kit, added details with evergreen strips on the chassis and many parts from other kits, added fuel and brake lines, handbrake cables, and some other details here and there...

[caj]

I am trying to contact the builder and am in hopes that he will sell me this model of my car that he made. I doubt he'll want to part with it, but I'm going to try anyway.

[JpMotorsports]

Oh wow if I ever saw a model of my car I'd do what ever to get it or have the builder build you one as well.

[Mr70]

Pretty cool.Great color combo as well.

If he won't sell you that one,maybe he'll build you a replica of it from another AMT plastic kit.

[RJS]

Very nice! I remember when that car came up forsale and loved the attention to detail and rarity of it. Scott is a great guy that has helped me with information more than once over the years.
You should be very proud of what you have there.

What is the story you were speaking on about another Challenger? Have a link?
Ron