is this true??

bananaskin · Post by **bananaskin** » Wed Sep 12, 07 9:32 pm

I was told by someone (dont know them) when they saw a picture of the engine bay was that the tag on the passenger's side inner fenderwell caught his eye. and he said was this one of the select few that recieved its final assembly at the SIMCA plant in Paris!? and that they have a partial vin (matching the gearbox and block stampings), to meet French legislation.
Never heard of this myself, any insight?? Heres what he was talking about...

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Kev · Post by **Kev** » Wed Sep 12, 07 9:34 pm

Can you post the whole vin?

bananaskin · Post by **bananaskin** » Wed Sep 12, 07 9:37 pm

Kev wrote:Can you post the whole vin?

erm havent got it to hand sorry, and looks a bit worn out to me, as i havent had a proper look at it soo not sure..

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Wed Sep 12, 07 9:40 pm

Sorry mate! I thought that was your car in the top pic......Just need a good quality close up pic of it or get yer brass rubbing set out and get a copy that way.

(I do realise that is NOT the vin plate before you anoraks get wood!)

bananaskin · Post by **bananaskin** » Wed Sep 12, 07 9:40 pm

Kev wrote:Sorry mate! I thought that was your car in the top pic......Just need a good quality close up pic of it or get yer brass rubbing set out and get a copy that way.

yeh is my car, will get a picture of it tomorrow?

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Wed Sep 12, 07 9:42 pm

That's not good enough from a new young punk on the scene. Go and get it now!!!

bananaskin · Post by **bananaskin** » Wed Sep 12, 07 9:58 pm

Kev wrote:That's not good enough from a new young punk on the scene. Go and get it now!!!

Your wish was my command lol.

ok

Dodge G-J-H-23

No Chassis JH23008173291

Poids Max 2020KG

Poids Max Aut avec rem 3290 KG

RVA No 40 416

that it not sure about some words i.e RVA as the only light i had was my phone light !!

Rubbish pic also :

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Kev · Post by **Kev** » Wed Sep 12, 07 9:59 pm

Yeah! The excitement and folly of youth and all that malarkey

I'm sure a rivet counter will be along shortly with good news!!

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Wed Sep 12, 07 10:01 pm

I got 70 challenger 2 dr hardtop unknown engine export

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Wed Sep 12, 07 10:03 pm

JH23
J = Dodge Challenger
H = High
23 = 2 Door Hardtop
008
0 = Unknown
0 = 1970
8 = Export
173291 Sequence Number '173291'

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Wed Sep 12, 07 10:05 pm

Got to my message board ( http://dodgechallenger.org.uk/ ) and join up.

Everything you even wanted to know about Challengers is on there.

This thread in particular is about overseas built Challengers.

http://challenger.mpoli.fi/forum/viewto ... 4993#14993

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Wed Sep 12, 07 10:07 pm

Very good sales pitch, Dave! Entice us to click the link, then we have to join to see it! Genius!!!

bananaskin · Post by **bananaskin** » Thu Sep 13, 07 8:20 pm

ha worth a try

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Thu Sep 13, 07 8:53 pm

Seriously though. Join Dave's board. It is THE place for Challenger owners.....

bananaskin · Post by **bananaskin** » Thu Sep 13, 07 8:54 pm

yep may do in the near future