Well here it is, I can barely believe I own this as it really has been a dream car for me, and what I consider to be the best 'out of the box' Mopar.
As most of you know, the T/As were built for Dodges entry into the Trans Am race series in 1970 and had to build 2,400 road cars for homologation. They all feature the revvy 340 six pak engine, front and rear sway bars, heavy duty torsion bars, power disc brake and heavy duty drums, side exit exhaust, fast ratio steering box (no slop!), fibreglass hood with huge scoop, rear spoiler, and larger rear tyres than front. The engine itself is based on the racing engines and has unique heads/valve gear, Edelbrock ally inlet and the block is beefed up in the bearing areas, it could also accept four bolt mains. Obviously the six pak of three carbs is the fun bit!
This car is in great condition, and testimant to its previous owners, Alex rebuilt and uprated the motor last year I believe. It is in 'top banana' yellow and is just one of forty six built to have the rear window louvre kit and non vinyl roof.
Bodywork is good with just some minor blemishes and I just have little fiddly things to do to it really (including fitting new mini starter!). Standard Interior is nice with the R/T style seats and non rallye dash.
Driving it is unreal, Pete showed it of a bit to me and Im stilll learning, but steering and braking is superb and along with the handling will put some modern cars to shame. Can be driven really sedately (and economically!) on one carb, but turns into an animal when all three kick in, the 4.10 gears help - really looking forward to exploring this car!
James' Challenger T/A
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James' Challenger T/A
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What more can I say?? that is awesome ...........
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Thanks for the responce guys.
It will be used (it just begs to be driven) and I realise the burden of responsibility involved with the upkeep of this Chally. I feel more of a custodian than owner and I cant take any credit for how well the car has been looked after. Financilly I had to struggle to get this, but what the hey, Im only young (ish) once, and it is a dream come true.
Alex, the engine is suberb and the way it delivers the power is amazing, why Dodge never put this package into long term production is beyond me, it really proves that a muscle car can handle!
already making a list of what to do on it, including mini starter, tyres and gay gears (as it quickly reaches full safe revs!) 8)
It will be used (it just begs to be driven) and I realise the burden of responsibility involved with the upkeep of this Chally. I feel more of a custodian than owner and I cant take any credit for how well the car has been looked after. Financilly I had to struggle to get this, but what the hey, Im only young (ish) once, and it is a dream come true.
Alex, the engine is suberb and the way it delivers the power is amazing, why Dodge never put this package into long term production is beyond me, it really proves that a muscle car can handle!
already making a list of what to do on it, including mini starter, tyres and gay gears (as it quickly reaches full safe revs!) 8)
thats fantastic,see you at the MOPARS.-
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Ho man. Alex built this engine ya narr?commander powell wrote:and gay gears (as it quickly reaches full safe revs!) 8)
Safe revs will be about 6500rpm when you will be doing about 120mph!
Don't be a poof! You will get used to the gears after a little while although 3.91s would be my gear of choice. If you put any gears less than 3.55:1 in I think it would spoil the fun aspect of the car for you.