Vehicle Owner

Member ID: 72babyblue

Location: Boston, MA

Vehicle Info

1972 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

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    • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Aug 19, 2005

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Phil’s Dodge Challenger
“Super Blue '72”

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Phil's Super Blue '72

72babyblue's 1972 Dodge Challenger

Hi and thanks for checking out my page! This is a nice example of stock 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye.

I first want to say thanks to my family, especially my wife, who made this car possible. Also to the original owner (a real good guy) who kept all the documentation, took good care of this car, and spent a lot of time talking to me about the cars history. I'm going to keep the car mostly stock as it is mostly original. Will be just doing a light restoration, to make it a nice daily driver. (Little time: 3 kids, ages 4, 3, and 6 months).

72babyblue's 1972 Dodge ChallengerThis is a 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye (Date of manufature 8/17/71) that I picked up from the proverbial "barn in New Hampshire". It's hard to find old muscle cars in the Boston, MA area, because most are rotted out.

72babyblue's 1972 Dodge ChallengerI bought this car from a guy who bought it from the original owner about 2 years ago. He had other projects going on so he sold it to me. That's the original vinyl roof!

72babyblue's 1972 Dodge ChallengerThe original owner kept the car for 30 years, just maintaining it with stock parts. The engine is original and has never been apart, matching #s. The carb needs lots of work after been off the road since 1987. As far as I can see after revving it up there's no smoke from the exhaust. Needs a good tune up!

72babyblue's 1972 Dodge ChallengerAccording to the original owner (a real good guy) this is the original color (it's been painted a few times) called "Super Blue" (Code=TB#). It's sort of like a real strong baby blue. Similar to Basin Street Blue/Petty Blue.
72babyblue's 1972 Dodge ChallengerCheck out the dash cover repair with the funky 70's fuzzy stuff. I'm afraid to see what's under it! It's a fact that mice have spent more time behind the wheel of this car than the guy I bought it from!
72babyblue's 1972 Dodge Challenger72babyblue's 1972 Dodge Challenger
Yes, that is the original mileage: 106,825.5 miles. The factory tach, oil pressure and voltmeter still work but the fuel and temp gauge don't.
72babyblue's 1972 Dodge ChallengerCheck out the hi-tech 70's 8-track with AM/FM. The car still has the original AM only radio in the dash.
Cassette deck? What's a cassette?

72babyblue's 1972 Dodge ChallengerHere�s the original Consumer Information sheet.
72babyblue's 1972 Dodge ChallengerThe Owner�s Manual, Chrysler Emmission Control Systems book, and Chrysler information card are still in the original plastic sleeve.
72babyblue's 1972 Dodge ChallengerThis is the original handwritten Car Order with optional equipment listed.
72babyblue's 1972 Dodge ChallengerHere�s the original Vehicle Invoice from Mac Kenzie Motors in Manchester, NH. They used type writers back then. Notice the typo for the year: 197u1. It�s a Kia dealership now, I think.
72babyblue's 1972 Dodge Challengerthis is the original Application for Title in New Hampshire.

I plan to keep the car stock since it's so close to stock now. I even have the original steel wheels and hub caps!

Hope you liked my page!!! Have a good day!!!

Quickie update on July 13, 2005:

I raked the leaves!!! (See first pics!) Have the interior out to redye panels, TQ rebuilt, tune-up done, fluids changed, removed racing stickers original owner put on (didn't have those parts any how!), refinished set of Magnum 500 rims from a 1970 Road Runner, 14"x6", 205/70R14 up front, 225/70R14 in back, found set of Challenger quad exhaust tips from a '71 R/T and original '71 Go-Wing "gull wing style" spoiler to refinish and install!!! Little time to do stuff; 3 kids getting bigger!!! Will set up page with updates when time allows! Thanks! Phil.

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tabney  

Posted by: tabney

07/10/2009 12:16PM

put some new pictures up,,getting closer

Paladin06  

Posted by: Paladin06

12/15/2008 09:40AM

Super old school Mopar. Keep up the good work.

tabney  

Posted by: tabney

12/14/2008 03:39PM

yes i changed the tail panel,,there should be a picture of it as a 72 and then the 70,,its cominn along,but i do have to pull the tranny again,as the 2nd gear sync. isnt working,,but hopefully this spring it will be done,,i already put tags on it and did take it for a drive,,that was the first drive in many yrs

tabney  

Posted by: tabney

09/15/2008 07:44PM

hey doing any work to it recently,,after 4yrs i am fixing to throw the paint to mine,,hope to hit the car shows next yr

Challenger_7  

Posted by: Challenger_7

11/26/2007 02:26AM

Hey, thanks for the comment and best of luck on your resto. It is a lovely car and I am happy you are keeping it stock. I am just beginning to restore my convertible. I have 2 other 71 coupes, one is a 383magnum R/T as original as yours but with only the Broadcast sheet. I also have a 72 like yours which needs some cosmetics, but otehrwise in a very good state. Good luck buddy.

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: 72babyblue

Location: Boston, MA