good bye GTX... UPDATE.. it's home

[471_Magnum]

I've kept this pretty quiet up until now, but after today, the GTX will officially be someone else's problem. I should receive final payment today. I'll then send out the title and BoS making it official. It's a done deal.

Unofficially, I still have to get the Dana 60 back under it after having it rebuilt. I'll do that tomorrow. Then I have to get it out of my garage. No word from the transport company yet on that issue.

I refer to the car as a "problem", but at this point it's all sorted out. It's a very good car. I just have got too much money tied-up in it. The new owner should be very pleased with it though.

My wife refers to the car as our "rebound car". It got me through the selling of the Charger, but we could never truly love it.

Regardless, I'll miss it a little bit. It was starting to grow on me... kind of like a leach sucking me dry.

Meanwhile I'm still chasing leads on a replacement 71 or 72 Plymouth. I've had a few trickling-in, in response to both my "wanted" ads, and word of mouth. With the exception of one car that I came up a few dollars short on, nothing real promising has surfaced yet that matches my criteria.

The cars do seem to be out there though, so patience should pay-off. I have no real deadline; although as spring approaches I'm likely to grow increasingly impatient. I'm also considering going on the Hot Rod Power Tour again this year, but getting a car tour-worthy in the next couple of months would be a tall order.

My wish list includes (pretty much in order of importance):
·   Bucket seats/décor group
·   No green, B5 blue (except maybe with white interior), or "earth tone" colors.
·   Air Grabber
·   4 Speed
·   340-powered

I'd probably compromise on any single one of those items (other than buckets). Looking for a very nice, affordably priced, rust-free, driver-quality car.

Feel free to drop me a PM or email with any leads.

[Ghoste]

Does this mean you'll have an empty square in your sig photo until a new ride appears?

[firefighter3931]

If you're into E-bodies this would be your Power Tour car.    It even has A/C 

Beautiful car restored by Bill Alphin so you know it's been done right. 

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,37021.0.html



Ron

[Rolling_Thunder]

hmmmm   didnt The guy with the purple 69 Charger in Frisco have a 340 71 plymouth for sale   

[Charger_Fan]

hmmmm   didnt The guy with the purple 69 Charger in Frisco have a 340 71 plymouth for sale   

Yeah, but it's an 'earth tone'...or something close.

[Rolling_Thunder]

hmmmm   didnt The guy with the purple 69 Charger in Frisco have a 340 71 plymouth for sale   

Yeah, but it's an 'earth tone'...or something close.

so paint it   

[Brock Samson]

besides it's a bench seat..  it's CY8 BTW... 

[Rolling_Thunder]

I'm working on a 72 Road Runner that is Hemi Orange, bucket seat interior, 4-speed car. But it won't work because it has a 440.      

[PocketThunder]

besides it's a bench seat..  it's CY8 BTW... 

So 471magnum could just swap them out for buckets

[The70RT]

Sounds like you rebuilt the whole drivetrain. I just hope when you get another one you will have better luck. Nothing like building it yourself and knowing what you have though. Good luck.

[NYCMille]

Sorry to hear that Jim... Dude... you need to build another Charger... help you get back in the grove .

[rare69]

there is a guy in my town selling a 72 hemi orange roadrunner with 340 4spd, black bucket seats no air grabber,only problem is its in pieces. he started restoring it and lost interest, i think he wanted 7or 8 thousand for it, but everything is there to put it back together.looked at it about six months ago but to deep in the charger right now to buy another project.by the way, it's in washington state.

[471_Magnum]

Guess I should have also stated that the closer to southern Indiana, the better!

That '72 Hemi Orange car sounds interesting, but that's a LONG way from home. Hook me up with some pics, would ya?

[Shakey]

Guess I should have also stated that the closer to southern Indiana, the better!

That '72 Hemi Orange car sounds interesting, but that's a LONG way from home. Hook me up with some pics, would ya?

Why did you sell your Charger in the first place?

[rare69]

I will see what i can do, dont know for sure where the guy is keeping the car right now. but i can tell you if i had the extra money when i saw it, i would have picked it up then.

[471_Magnum]

Why did you sell your Charger in the first place?

That is the subject of another thread, that I'd rather not rehash.

Short answer: I was done with it. It was time to move on. No regrets.

[471_Magnum]

If you're into E-bodies this would be your Power Tour car.    It even has A/C 

Beautiful car restored by Bill Alphin so you know it's been done right. 

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,37021.0.html

Ron

Nice car, and about 10 grand more than I want to spend. Are you trying to ruin my marriage?

[TheAutoArchaeologist]

This weekend starts the Grind on the Challenger.

Send me a PM, I know of a few cars lying around, some might fit quite nicely into your plans.

Ryan

[Ghoste]

Having met Mr. Magnum a time or two, let me just say that he is into the perfecting as much or more than rest of the ownership experience.

[firefighter3931]

Are you trying to ruin my marriage?

Nope....a car this nice might actually save it ! 

No fuss, no muss, no wrenching....just go out and drive 

If you look closely that car is about as good as it gets....try restoring one for that price. Crap, i'll have double (what Mike's asking) in mine and it's not a numbers matching 340 e-body....just a hot rodded b-body. 




Ron

[The70RT]

Are you trying to ruin my marriage?

Nope....a car this nice might actually save it ! 

No fuss, no muss, no wrenching....just go out and drive 

If you look closely that car is about as good as it gets....try restring one for that price. Crap, i'll have double (what Mike's asking) in mine and it's not a numbers matching 340 e-body....just a hot rodded b-body. 




Ron

I totally agree. I am surprised he still has it at that price. If this was a couple years ago I bet it would have been snatched up as soon as he advertised it.

[BROCK]

Mr Magnum, do you have a link to pics of your yellow X?  I'm partial to them.
Heres a pic of my friends car:

[471_Magnum]

Here's a link to the classified ad. http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showthreaded.php?Cat=0&Number=4069375&an=&page=0&vc=1 Lots of pics there.

Got the Dana back under it today. Seems to be in fine working order.

[69bronzeT5]

  Yep, seems like its working fine . Sad to see the GTX go but theres always something better out there

[BROCK]

 

[Ghoste]

Nice even patches too.  I applaud your efforts at highway beautification.

[MOPARHOUND!]

Here's a link to the classified ad. http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showthreaded.php?Cat=0&Number=4069375&an=&page=0&vc=1 Lots of pics there.

Got the Dana back under it today. Seems to be in fine working order.

..........but you may want to check that throttle return spring.........hehe.

[gtx6970]

Are you trying to ruin my marriage?

Nope....a car this nice might actually save it ! 

No fuss, no muss, no wrenching....just go out and drive 

If you look closely that car is about as good as it gets....try restring one for that price. Crap, i'll have double (what Mike's asking) in mine and it's not a numbers matching 340 e-body....just a hot rodded b-body. 




Ron

I totally agree. I am surprised he still has it at that price. If this was a couple years ago I bet it would have been snatched up as soon as he advertised it.

I actually thought about buying it back , for about 10 seconds. A little piece of me misses it. But having a car to do and no cash flow does not make a new car purchase go good. Besides I'll be on the hunt for a diesel megacab either later this year or early next

[471_Magnum]

Today it departed:
http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/laurie_b75/gtx/?albumview=slideshow

The hunt continues for a replacement.

This is the first time I have been Moparless in 10 years. Previously I have been fortunate enough to have one waiting in the wings whenever I was selling. Not this time.

[bull]

Wait a minute. Does Moparless mean you don't even have a Dodge minivan or a 2WD Dakota?

Sorry you had to sell but the Moparlessness won't last forever I suspect. Let the hunt begin.

[DodgeChargerNeeded]

Are you in the market for anything particular

[471_Magnum]

Are you in the market for anything particular

Meanwhile I'm still chasing leads on a replacement 71 or 72 Plymouth....

My wish list includes (pretty much in order of importance):
·   Bucket seats/décor group
·   No green, B5 blue (except maybe with white interior), or "earth tone" colors.
·   Air Grabber
·   4 Speed
·   340-powered

I'd probably compromise on any single one of those items (other than buckets). Looking for a very nice, affordably priced, rust-free, driver-quality car.

[69bronzeT5]

Heres some.


Rare black 440 71 GTX
http://www.cars-on-line.com/35110.html


I know you said No green but this is a VERY NICE ONE. I've seen it in person.
http://www.cars-on-line.com/34752.html

BLACK 340 4spd 71 RR
http://www.cars-on-line.com/34446.html

Another blck 71 GTX
http://www.cars-on-line.com/31472.html

71 V-code RR
http://www.cars-on-line.com/26505.html

[Charger_Fan]

That first black one with the blue gut looks cool.

[471_Magnum]

I've actually been in contact with the seller on the black/blue car. That car likely exceeds my budget target, but not by much. I might be in the hunt.

The V-code cars are WAY over my budget. The Green one exceeds my budget as well, and is a LONG way from home. The 340-4spd car is sold.

Fact is, I've pretty much got the internet resources covered. If it's listed on the internet, I've probably screened it already.

I've been on the phone every night chasing leads and networking.

The big break will likely come via word of mouth. If you've got a buddy with a nice 71 or 72 Plymouth that might be interested in selling, hook us up.

[69bronzeT5]

Whats your budget if you dont mind me asking? I'll keep my eyes open.

[471_Magnum]

Whats your budget if you dont mind me asking? I'll keep my eyes open.

Let's just say mid to high twenties for the right car that's ready to roll. That budget includes transport and taxes.

That said, I'd prefer to spend less. The only real requirement is that it must be rust free. I don't mind potentially having to shoot a coat of paint, but no bondo buggies or rust buckets.

[471_Magnum]

Okay. The period of morning is officially over. You can put your hankies away.

Forget about that GY3-bitch. I got me a NEW girlfriend.

I bought the black w/B5 interior car mentioned above.

I should be dragging her home the second weekend in March.

Stay tuned....

[69bronzeT5]

NICE!

[Rolling_Thunder]

Forget about that GY3-bitch. I got me a NEW girlfriend.

       

congradulations man - nice to see you got what you were looking for.   

I thought you were a 4-speed kinda guy though ?   

[Charger-Bodie]

Forget about that GY3-bitch. I got me a NEW girlfriend.

       

congradulations man - nice to see you got what you were looking for.   

I thought you were a 4-speed kinda guy though ?   

Im guessing theres a 5 or 6 speed in that cars future. 

[moparstuart]

Okay. The period of morning is officially over. You can put your hankies away.

Forget about that GY3-bitch. I got me a NEW girlfriend.

I bought the black w/B5 interior car mentioned above.

I should be dragging her home the second weekend in March.

Stay tuned....

wow thats a cool combination black with blue interior    NICE

[BrianShaughnessy]

Finally getting a car painted the right color!!!     

[NYCMille]

Congrats Jim - Nice ride man. 

[471_Magnum]

I would have preferred a 4-speed. With the exception of one 72 340 Road Runner though (which came-up $88 short on  ), all 4 speed cars I found were bench seat cars. Good 4 speed car are just real hard to find.

I don't foresee this car getting a stick. My current daily driver is a stick, and that pretty much satisfies my shift-for-yourself-jones. It's not in the budget anyway.

It will get power steering and disc brakes almost immediately. That white stripe will probably get deleted as well. It's not coded for it, and I think it will look better without it.

Down the road a bit further, it will probably get A/C.

Ultimately, it will get an Air Grabber hood, 'cause that will just look evil. 

And if (God forbid) I blow up the 440, it will get a rip snortin' stroker motor.

[Ghoste]

Late chiming in but good for you buddy! 

[Nacho-RT74]

GREEEAT!

I don't know much about Plymouth B bodies options but why ALL the ones exposed are with diff upper panels from each others ? ( except the blue and white interiors what are same upper panels )

[471_Magnum]

Got the car home Saturday evening after driving 1980 miles in 49 hours.

Trip was long, but largely uneventful.

Car turns out to be a little less than advertised, but not bad by any means. It's the kind of situation I have come to expect when shopping for a car online. My expectations were adjusted accordingly.

Haven't done much with it yet. It has pretty much sat in the garage since Saturday. I've got a fairly extensive to-do list that I will attack in the coming weeks, including installation of disc brakes, new wheels & tires, and some sanding & buffing. After that, I'll do the big unveiling and post a bunch of pictures.

[694spdRT]

Congratulations on the new purchase!  Hope you enjoy it.

We recently brought home a '72 Runner.   

[472 R/T SE]

Are you trying to ruin my marriage?

Nope....a car this nice might actually save it ! 

No fuss, no muss, no wrenching....just go out and drive 

If you look closely that car is about as good as it gets....try restring one for that price. Crap, i'll have double (what Mike's asking) in mine and it's not a numbers matching 340 e-body....just a hot rodded b-body. 




Ron

I totally agree. I am surprised he still has it at that price. If this was a couple years ago I bet it would have been snatched up as soon as he advertised it.

Thanks guys.  My reasoning for selling may have just fell apart after this weekend. 


471_Magnum, cool ride.  My buddy had a '69 RR painted up in those colors that I really liked.  He ended up trading with Stu from Moparts.  I never used to like that generation b body but they've really started growing on me.

[Ghoste]

Good to hear you got it home safe buddy. 

[TheAutoArchaeologist]

You have 82 Days til the tour!  You better get going!

Ryan

[69bronzeT5]

You're getting rid of it?

"I've got a 1971 GTX I'm thinking about selling or trading. Bought this car very recently, but have since had second thoughts. Turned out to be not really what I was looking for, so I'm exploring the possibility of a trade.

It's an original U-code auto. Now has 6 BBL installed. Don't know the specifics on the motor, but it's obviously got a good cam in it (nice lope). Has headers and X-pipe exhaust as well.

Numbers matching, but no broadcast sheet.

Has some bubbles in an older repaint, and some dings &scratches, but otherwise solid. One patch in LH quarter. Nice driver quality or easy resto.

Very low option. Manual steering and drum brakes. Obviously, a unique color combination as well (TX9 w/GB5 interior).

Runs good and drives nice.

I'd like to trade down or even for a 71 or 72 Road Runner. I have a strong preference for a 4 speed and Air Grabber. Must be an attractive color combination (nothing too weird or earth-toned). No column shift or bench seat. Numbers matching NOT important.

Looking to trade even or down.
"

[471_Magnum]

Maybe.

I really don't consider it to be a keeper. Like the ad says, turned out not to be really what I wanted.

I'm going to play around with it in the interim. She'll do for now.

[dads_69]

Damn that car looks fast just sitting there. My friend has a rare '72 like so, his is a GTX 440 4 speed. Not sure how many were built, but he doesn't drive it much anymore for that reason. Wish I had the funds to grab the runner/gtx. Good luck w/your next ride.

Mark

[471_Magnum]

Damn that car looks fast just sitting there.

Sounds good too.

Switching out the 14" Rallyes for the 17" Telstars made a world of difference. Just about everybody I consulted advised me against the Telstars. I think I proved them all wrong.

If/when I do sell or trade the car, I'm keeping the wheels.

Unfortunately, the paint and body work is 10-20 ft quality, which on a black car is tough to deal with. I'm going to break out the 1200 wet-or-dry and the buffer and see I've I can't improve things. Unfortunately, that won't take out the waves.

I'm fixing a few minor electrical issues now.

I've got a set of front disc brakes for it, but I'm debating whether or not to go to the trouble if the car won't be sticking around. I'll be making that decision this weekend.

[Ghoste]

I'd leave them off until you decide unless you think it'll improve the selling price of the car enough to pay for them.

[six-tee-nine]

I have a strange feeling here......
..........you gonna end up just buying a 69 Charger again   

[471_Magnum]

I'd leave them off until you decide unless you think it'll improve the selling price of the car enough to pay for them.

Yeah. It's a dilema. It really stops like sh!t right now though, and desparately needs an alignment.

[PocketThunder]

I have a strange feeling here......
..........you gonna end up just buying a 69 Charger again   

You might be on to something. 

[471_Magnum]

I have a strange feeling here......
..........you gonna end up just buying a 69 Charger again   

You might be on to something.

Nah. Even though these third gen GTXs have given me fits, they've definitely grown on me.

I'll never say never, but I won't be hunting for another Charger anytime soon.

Now if a smoking deal falls out of the sky and lands in my lap, I won't hestitate to take advantage.

[Ghoste]

It really stops like sh!t right now though, and desparately needs an alignment.

Quit driving so stupid fast all the time.  You're always on the ragged edge of control and you really need to learn how to relax and enjoy the ride.