Vehicle Owner

Member ID: 1971RT

Location: Johnson City, TN

Vehicle Info

1973 Dodge Challenger

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

Exterior Styling

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    • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Jun 09, 2007

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Rick’s Dodge Challenger

  • Currently 3.225 /5 Stars.
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1971RT's 1973 Dodge Challenger

Here is the ongoing restoration of my 73 challenger. I bought this one from a guy in Fargo, North Dakota after a deal had fallen through on a 71 Challenger that I really liked. after the deal fell through I was disheartened and had basically given up on finding a Challenger but one night I was looking on e-bay and found this car with a low buy it now price. I bought the car sight unseen just the pictures he had on the ad. I contacted a transport company to haul the car and less than one week after buying it I had it in my possession.

1971RT's 1973 Dodge Challenger

440CID This car started life as a 318 with a 3 speed.

1971RT's 1973 Dodge Challenger

Here she is in Fargo, North Dakota. This picture was taken the day the new wheels and tires were added.

1971RT's 1973 Dodge Challenger

I got these next four pictures a few weeks ago from the previous owner. It just shows it at one stage in the rebuild

1971RT's 1973 Dodge Challenger

same a picture above.

1971RT's 1973 Dodge Challenger

Engine bay before paint and the before the engine was installed.

1971RT's 1973 Dodge Challenger

Bringing her home from getting new quarters and wheelhouses.

1971RT's 1973 Dodge Challenger

This is the first picture I took of my car when I got her home. July 25 2005

1971RT's 1973 Dodge Challenger

another picture from North Dakota

1971RT's 1973 Dodge Challenger

Needing header panel work and metal fenders. Those fenders are fiberglass and are very flimsy.
The Rebirth has begun. More pictures to follow........

1971RT's 1973 Dodge Challenger


1971RT's 1973 Dodge Challenger

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66Mope  

Posted by: 66Mope

07/03/2007 03:58PM

Cool Mopar! Join my Mopar group!
http://groups.cardomain.com/groups/10023/pages/10023

Sick_66  

Posted by: Sick_66

10/31/2006 08:46AM

Ahhh, a 71 Challenger. LOVE IT. As a kid I still remember the 70 Challenger in Vanishing Point movie. You will have a first class ride when finished. I can't wait to see more progress pics. 5 star for saving a classic muscle.

I spent 4 years restoring my 66. She went on the road this past summer. Check her out sometime.

fiveolowbird  

Posted by: fiveolowbird

02/04/2006 04:02PM

Rick. Nice car! So how was the condition when you could actually touch it? Hope all was well. wellcome to the domain. looking forward to seeing your progress on her. rate me up when you get a chance.

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: 1971RT

Location: Johnson City, TN