Tribute to my past GTX; but this one is more badass.

CamaroSSBoy346 · #1 11-25-2003, 06:43 PM

As many of you know, my 71 GTX bit the dust. I put it away, and in a couple of years when im going through all my boxes im gonna open that up and say "holy shit" and end up rebuilding it (doesnt that always happen?) So, heres my other mopar. The only thing im not too sure about is the engine? (It has the shaker hood scoop leading me to belive its a Hemi, but it doesnt have the Hemi style valve covers; leading me to belive its a 318, 340, 360,or even a 440. But just for shits and giggle i might swap out the current engine for a 340 (I doubt its a really a 340, but not sure) just to have a one of a kind AMT Challenger. As concerning quality issues; this is an older re-released kit called the "Dixie Challenger" but i think it was first introduced in the early 90's. Only inaccuracy i can note is the front facia. In the pic theres a body line right below the front marker. I dont think thats supposed to be there, and if it really is a Hemi i think it has incorrect valve covers.

Only progres..

Wheels: American Racing Torq Thrusts
Tires: P245/50 ZR16 Goodyeaer Eagle GS-C's

EMAXX · #2 11-25-2003, 06:47 PM

Looking good so far. Hopefully this one doesn't meet the kitchen floor. Keep us posted.

86_SR5 · #3 11-25-2003, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EMAXX

Looking good so far. Hopefully this one doesn't eat the kitchen floor. Keep us posted.

Looks good mike, it'a probaly a 340.

CamaroSSBoy346 · #4 11-25-2003, 06:59 PM

Shit.. a 340.. o well. I might throw in a slant 6, just for shits and giggles. Actually theirs another challenger with a slant 6. It was featured in a year or 2 old SAE Contest mag.

CamaroSSBoy346 · #5 11-25-2003, 07:06 PM

They dont call it a "slant" for anything. The OEM 3 Speed AOD is still in the orgional car (Lindberg 330 Polara; on a side note; IF ANYONE HAS THIS KIT AND IS SELLING IT PLEASE TELL ME!). I also have the 383 from this kit laying around some where.. (Yes; it came with a choice of 2 engines)

As you can see the slant 6 has seen better days.

86_SR5 · #6 11-25-2003, 07:26 PM

Mike, My LHS carries the dodge 330, it's blue on the box, like 7bux tops.

CamaroSSBoy346 · #7 11-25-2003, 08:10 PM

yeah, sky blueish, thats the one i started with. The dog dishes are great for challengers. But anyways, heres what ive done..

86_SR5 · #8 11-25-2003, 08:15 PM

6pack on a 340?

CamaroSSBoy346 · #9 11-25-2003, 08:18 PM

maybe its not really a 340... maybe a 440..?

86_SR5 · #10 11-25-2003, 08:27 PM

okay, here's how to tell: what degree do the heads look like they're on? the 34 had more angled heads than the 440, that's how I could tell them apart.

tanner07 · #11 11-25-2003, 09:55 PM

If it has the shaker hood, it's either a Hemi that the didn't put on the right valve covers, or a 440. The Shaker hood only came on the RT's (standard on the Hemi, optional on the 440), and the RT's only came with either the 440 or Hemi.

Purpura Delujo · #12 11-25-2003, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86_SR5

6pack on a 340?

T/A Challengers had that engine, nothing wrong with it...

CamaroSSBoy346 · #13 11-26-2003, 07:22 PM

UPDATE: Not much done today, except test fit the air shaker hood scoop. Looks all good.

86_SR5 · #14 11-26-2003, 07:31 PM

Your not gona do the shaker flat black??

CamaroSSBoy346 · #15 11-26-2003, 08:00 PM

No, the shaker is the body color... just check out

http://www.corvettes-musclecars.com/...RTConvertible/

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