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Finally...waiting time is over!

Started by ChargerST, June 09, 2008, 08:10:19 AM

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ChargerST

June 09, 2008, 08:10:19 AM
hey guys!

Here's my story:
When I was 18 I was on vacation in the US (right after I graduated from highschool). Being a young kid interested in muscle cars I bought a 68 Charger (red/black 318 with little rust) in Washington state. Unfortunately I had to sell the car due to financial reasons before I was able to get it shipped to Europe (I live in Austria). I knew it was a mistake to sell the Charger but there was no way I could afford the restoration. A few years later I tried to get my hands on another Charger but being from Europe makes it really hard to get a decent deal - the few Chargers in Europe were usually way out of my price range..and finding a car in the US isn't that easy either as the good deals aren't on the internet or gone in a few days.

That's on of the reasons why I started posting the craigslist ads in the classifieds section - to help board members to find their dream Charger. A few weeks back there was a thread about the CL posting and a few members mentioned that it makes finding a deal harder (too much competition etc.). My suggestion was that you guys could PM me and I won't post the ad - I totally understand why some people were complaining - I wouldn't post a deal I'm interesting in myself...

...and yes, there were a few ads I didn't post. One of the was an ad I found on Tulsa craigslist. I just said: 1970 Dodge Charger RT, restored, price: $$$, contact info
Well, after a few e-mails I was convinced that this is the deal I was hoping to find for such a long time. I booked a flight from Austria to Tulsa and then..I became a Charger owner again! :)
The seller was an awesome guy - he kept his word and held onto the car until I arrived.

I then drove the Charger from Tulsa to NYC in 2 days - no radio, just a screaming 440 all the way  :2thumbs: I took almost 6 weeks till I could pick her up at the port (customs took almost 2 weeks). After a 1500 mile drive (750 one way) to and from the port I finally have a Charger again!

I know you guys like pictures so here we go: Ladies and Gentlemen - the mean green machine!



ChargerST

#1
June 09, 2008, 08:11:32 AM
more

ChargerST

#2
June 09, 2008, 08:12:33 AM
last ones for now..I guess I should change my avatar now :D

G-man

#3
June 09, 2008, 08:16:43 AM
Green not my kind of colour but hell, that still looks good!

:cheers:

ryan053

#4
June 09, 2008, 08:29:02 AM
I like it.  That thing is going to look good driving around over there. :drool5:

PocketThunder

#5
June 09, 2008, 08:36:51 AM
You must be one TALL dude...   :icon_smile_big:
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

charge69

#6
June 09, 2008, 08:48:46 AM
Congratulations on a beautiful 1970 Charger! 

tan top

#7
June 09, 2008, 08:50:22 AM
Quote from: PocketThunder on June 09, 2008, 08:36:51 AM
You must be one TALL dude... :icon_smile_big:

   :lol: 

real nice looking 70  :yesnod:    :2thumbs:  , sounds like you had a good road trip in it already  :coolgleamA:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

Charger-Bodie

#8
June 09, 2008, 08:59:45 AM
Very awesome Charger !! Congats , and cool story!  :2thumbs:
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

Brock Samson

#9
June 09, 2008, 09:03:01 AM
How proud you must be...  :D
Nice '70, great pics too, that in the U.S?..
more pics later I hope...  :popcrn:

moparstuart

#10
June 09, 2008, 09:08:22 AM
awesome story glad you got your dream car amd ever better you got a deal on it !
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

Back N Black

#11
June 09, 2008, 09:13:59 AM
Beautiful Charger, love the color and a great story.   :2thumbs:

Fitz73Chrgr

#12
June 09, 2008, 09:15:48 AM
Nice, I like the color!
'73 Charger - project                '70 Charger - driver                 '66 Charger - survivor

Resto thread:
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,89803.msg1019541.html#msg1019541

ChargerST

#13
June 09, 2008, 09:18:33 AM
Quote from: Brock Samson on June 09, 2008, 09:03:01 AM
How proud you must be...  :D
Nice '70, great pics too, that in the U.S?..
more pics later I hope...  :popcrn:

Nope, the pictures were taken in front of my house in Graz, Austria.

There are not too many second generation Chargers around here..there are maybe 10 in Austria (I know of 5 other Chargers).

hemi68charger

#14
June 09, 2008, 09:23:18 AM
Great looking Charger... Now, you're ready for the Moparfest in Germany when it comes around again...... I know there are plenty of Mopars in Europe (relatively speaking of course)...

Troy
Troy
'69 Charger Daytona 440 auto 4.10 Dana ( now 426 HEMI )
'70 Superbird 426 Hemi auto: Lindsley Bonneville Salt Flat world record holder (220.2mph)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

Brock Samson

#15
June 09, 2008, 09:28:13 AM
Quote from: ChargerST on June 09, 2008, 09:18:33 AM
Quote from: Brock Samson on June 09, 2008, 09:03:01 AM
How proud you must be...  :D
Nice '70, great pics too, that in the U.S?..
more pics later I hope...  :popcrn:

Nope, the pictures were taken in front of my house in Graz, Austria.

There are not too many second generation Chargers around here..there are maybe 10 in Austria (I know of 5 other Chargers).

  well they're great pictures, i'd like to see the interior and engine trunk when you can please...  :popcrn:
and even the country side there, it looks awesome!  :yesnod:

mjwebb

#16
June 09, 2008, 09:36:47 AM
oh man, you've inspired me. I too have wanted one since High School...now 30 years later after a divorce I'm looking to get one. I've been sniveling and whining about having to go out of state to find one :brickwall:, and you flew over from Europe :cheers:. That's it....my search is now expanding, and what an adventure to drive it for two days burning up the highway :2thumbs:. It's supposed to be fun anyway!

Shakey

#17
June 09, 2008, 09:45:23 AM

What a great story and great looking car!

Charger_Fan

#18
June 09, 2008, 10:34:18 AM
 :iagree: That's a cool story, congrats!! :cheers:

Now show us some shots of it's innards. :icon_smile_big:

The Aquamax...yes, this bike spent 2 nights underwater one weekend. (Not my doing), but it gained the name, and has since become pseudo-famous. :)

BB1

#19
June 09, 2008, 10:59:45 AM
You lucky dog, love the color, congrats.   :yesnod:
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MOPARHOUND!

#20
June 09, 2008, 12:21:29 PM
Great story!  Good timing, with the dollar being at historic lows.

:thumbs:  Really like the hood pins, and passenger side mirror.
1971 Charger R/T, 440 H.P., Auto, A/C Daily Driven (till gas went nuts).  NOW IN CARS FOR SALE SECTION: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,48709.0.html
1969 Charger 318/Auto (latest addtion): http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,31948.0.html
*Speed costs money son, how fast do you want to go, and for how long?"
*"Build the biggest engine you can afford the first time."
*"We normally wouldn't use a 383 for this build, parts and labor for a 440 cost the same."

69*F5*SE

#21
June 09, 2008, 12:38:03 PM
Great story, Great looking car, I'm Jealous   :yesnod:

69bronzeT5

#22
June 09, 2008, 01:47:18 PM
Beautiful '70! Congrats!
Feature Editor for Mopar Connection Magazine
http://moparconnectionmagazine.com/



1969 Charger: T5 Copper 383 Automatic
1970 Challenger R/T: FC7 Plum Crazy 440 Automatic
1970 GTO: Black 400 Ram Air III 4-Speed
1971 Charger Super Bee: GY3 Citron Yella 440 4-Speed
1972 Charger: FE5 Red 360 Automatic
1973 Charger Rallye: FY1 Top Banana 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Road Runner: FE5 Red 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Duster: FC7 Plum Crazy 318 Automatic

Blown70

#23
June 09, 2008, 01:52:12 PM
 :2thumbs:  Good to hear now keep posting those add for us lookie lou's

Tom

70charginglizard

#24
June 09, 2008, 02:03:06 PM
Nice!  :cheers:

Looks Kinda like the lizard.  :icon_smile_tongue:

70charginglizard
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