1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 318
Summary:
Basket case... but has lots of potential
Faults:
Where do I start.
I started the restoration in 6th grade I'm in 12th now.
The engine it cam with rusted on the inside.
The body has major rust.
The frame has a hole rusted in it.
Keep running out of money.
But will never give up on her.
General Comments:
I would just like to say not all kids in high school like to ride around in buzz bomb imports. I have a 1970 Challenger I'm trying to restore. What I'm trying to say is just because I'm 17 doesn't mean I would drive a tunerrr. I cried when they wrecked the Charger in the fast and the furious. So next time ask what kind of cars I like before you assume I like imports.
I love my Challenger and will never get rid of it. It has some imports to kill.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st November, 2005
21st Nov 2005, 16:50
I wish you luck in a tough situation. You have a potentially really nice car--starting out with a good model, anyway. Many of us have been in the same boat as you. When I was 17 I had a '64 Dodge 440 that I always imagined being fixed up. Started doing it, too, but it was so rough and not only did I not have money, but I had no clue. Now when I look back, it would all seem so easy, but then it was hard to know where to start. If you ever get discouraged, just set your Challenger away in a shed and drive a beater until the years give you the money and knowledge to do it right. There's a reason why you only see guys in their 40's and 50's driving nice muscle cars. It's because it takes that long in life to come up with the 20 or 30 grand of disposable income to make a car really nice. Good luck, and don't let that Challenger go to the junkyard.