Progress Pics.My 71 R/T

[Goldfinger71]

Hello everyone,

Here are a few new pics of Goldfinger.We are working on the front fenders.And I just put my NOS Gold Cragar S/S wheels on along with BFG's.Hope to have the front fenders and valance back on the car in about a weeks and a half.It sure feels good when you see a little progress!

[Goldfinger71]

 

[Goldfinger71]

I am short 1 Gold S/S wheel.If anyone has a lead on a 15x6 (or 2 15x7's)NOS or a real nice one(s) is let me know!Until I find one,I have to run 1 traditional Chrome one in the meantime.

[skip68]

    I love the gold centers of the wheels. 

[Ryan]

looks like some really good work you are doing.

[Ghoste]

I love the gold Cragars too. 

[LeeBoy]

I remember a friend of my dads having the gold centered cragars on his car back in the late 70's. They look cool, where did you find them?

[mikesbbody]

looking good  always good to see another 3rd gen progressing (espicially a 71 rt!) correct me if im wrong, but werent you thinking about selling not long ago? or have i confused you with someone else? if it was you im glad to see you decided to keep her 

[plum500]

Looking good! Good to see another '71 and damn I like those wheels!

[Goldfinger71]

Thanks everyone for the comments!
Yes,I seriously thought of selling it,but this was one of my Mopar dream cars!
Heck,I used to like them so much I tried hard not to think about one becuase they were so dang hard to find!
We have put ALOT of time in this car and when I bought it there was ALOT of parts included but the engine and tranny were missing in action..
So I have never driven the car!I am really looking forward to getting behind the wheel!

Keeping the car is good for my sprit becuase of all the hard work my friends and myself have put into it is finally paying off!
I also decided to keep it to help be an inspriration to others in regards to overcoming obstacles(especially financially! )understanding teamworrk(no "I" in team.)And  for everyone to understand that good cars are still out there and can be bought at a fair price! ....Just be patient and be prepared to stumble across something when you least expect it!

I bought my wheels of off a Ebay a year or two ago.I bought them from two different sellers.The 2 15x10's were still in the original sealed boxes when I bought them!I know some people knock Ebay but I have found ALOT of stuff for my car through Ebay.I really didn't get gouged either becuase when I joined Ebay many years ago car parts were listed at very fair(sometimes low) prices! Today however it is not as easy as it was years ago with Ebay.

[TruckDriver]

  I haven't seen a set of those gold wheels in 20 years or so! There must be a place that will gold plate the all chrome one for you. Anyway, looking good

[TUFCAT]

I remember seeing a lot of gold Cragars on Firebirds and Trans Ams back in the late 70's early 80's.  I can't say I like them, but they were in style back in the day.     

[mikesbbody]

glad to hear you decided to keep her  I too love the wheels its personal touches like that which make it unique and your own.

[41husk]

Love your car! people who say they don't like 3rd gen Chargers, have never really looked at the 71 R/T or Super Bee or 72 Rallye.  I love the first gen interior and everything about the second gen, but those 3rd gen models have everything a muscle car should be.

[rich4406bbl]

Looks like it's coming along nicely. I have a 71 RT also. I'm sure that you already know this but with that high-rise intake on the engine that dual snorkle air cleaner won't work with the bulge hood.

[Magnumcharger]

Love that '71 R/T!! One of my favorites!!
Those gold Cragars rock!! Good luck in finding the elusive missing piece of the puzzle!

[Goldfinger71]

Rich,
I haver spoke with you before.I am the 1st R/T oh Johns website....On another note the hood will close with an RPM intake.

[Charger1973]

I have a different air cleaner than yours, but it is pretty tall and my hood closes just fine too.  The bulge hood gives you quite a bit of clearance actually. 

[Goldfinger71]

 

[Fitz73Chrgr]

I love gold cragar s/s wheels.  I wonder how they would look on an FY1 73?

[Charger1973]

I love gold cragar s/s wheels.  I wonder how they would look on an FY1 73?

I think they will look great his R/T but I dont think FY1 would look good with those wheels.  Im sure they could be photoshopped into one of the FY1 cars DS did for me in his photoshop thread though. 

[Brock Samson]

very nice!  keep it up I can't wait to see her done - and you behind the wheel... 

[71green go]

Hey very Nice R/T I have one just like it........I enjoyed reading about your car on the USA car tool website.......I used the pics of your front end rebuild to reassemble mine,,,THANKS...lol.........My car is a now off the Rotisserie and on all four wheels.........I bought 17" Torque thrust 2's for it......But I really like your rims
Nice Job so Far

[71green go]

Hmm, now that I think about it...was it your car at US car tool? ....or should I put away this beer for the night.......sorry if I was wrong

[mikesbbody]

71 green go. start a new thread would love to see pics of your RT!