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Posted: Wed Apr 17, 13 12:22 pm
by Dave81
Stuartmmcfc wrote:thanks, i noticed that in the pictures and the wording of the original advert, The German guy still denying it though
One thing i hope to pick up here is recommendations for good body shops who specalise in these cars.
Ash on here has just got his body shop up and running. From what i have seen and heard he is vere very good. A Mopar man and member.............
http://www.moparuk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=42163
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 13 12:25 pm
by TW71
Very nice car, if some one really wants it then it will sell but may take a long time.
It's also manual box as Pete_B says which you are not after.
States?
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 13 12:43 pm
by Dave81
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 13 12:51 pm
by Pete_B
Ash is a top bloke.
I've seen his car and few others hes done, and the work was first rate.
Impressed me enough that he's doing my GTX as we speak
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 13 6:23 pm
by Carl
Stuart this might be worth a look, I did post it on the ebay thread too
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-DOD ... 4ac36a7f46
We have a member in Colorado Drew that might be able to help if your interested? If its anywhere near him.
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 13 7:43 pm
by Stuartmmcfc
That looks like what I'm looking for
It's reassuring to see that in only a few days there are several options.
Boot size has become a bit of an issue with a Chally.
It's not been of importance when I've seen cars in the flesh before, but it is now.
I need t o investigate companies that ship etc
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 13 7:50 pm
by Pete
I have to say that I think the "E" Body driving position is awful (sorry guys) as it was designed out of the "B" body parts bin.
You sit pretty much flat on the floor with the wheel under your chin and your right foot contorted to reach the gas pedal.
As Dave said, you REALLY need to see one in the flesh and sit in one and preferably drive it. I think you will be surprised how compromised the ergonomics are.
I should know, I have had 6 or 7 of them. I never learn. Million Dollar looks and then dissapointment when you attempt to drive it..............
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 13 7:54 pm
by Dave81
Pete wrote:I have to say that I think the "E" Body driving position is awful (sorry guys) as it was designed out of the "B" body parts bin.
You sit pretty much flat on the floor with the wheel under your chin and your right foot contorted to reach the gas pedal.
As Dave said, you REALLY need to see one in the flesh and sit in one and preferably drive it. I think you will be surprised how compromised the ergonomics are.
I should know, I have had 6 or 7 of them. I never learn. Million Dollar looks and then dissapointment when you attempt to drive it..............
Is the Cuda the same Pete (never been in one), as its based on the same platform?
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 13 8:59 pm
by Carl
Just to chuck another spanner in and do ya head in even more, have you looked at the Plymouth Duster/Dodge Demon?
These are quite sort after too
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 13 9:03 pm
by Pete_B
Carl, that's mean
, poor lads got enough options already
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 13 9:04 pm
by Carl
Broadening his horizons
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 13 9:06 pm
by Stuartmmcfc
stop it please
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 13 10:06 pm
by Pete
Dusters
Great driving position AND a big (too big??) trunk!
Love them!
..and Demons / Darts too!!
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 13 12:21 pm
by Steve
Hi Stuart,
Very wise asking other opinions mate....if you are in no rush, why dont you come along to Garys picnic and the nats etc and sit in a few to see what you think?? Plenty of choice and everyone more than willing to help.
We get some fantastic cars come up on here for sale quite regularly so something will come along. As Dave says, that sort of money goes a long long way over the pond! There was a link put up on here a few weeks ago to a company with a huge inventory of classics, proper dream stuff for reasonable money.
As for shipping, Ron of STS is held in very high regard and I recently got a very good quotefrom shipmycar.com......worth a try.
And Pete, now youve disclosed the true worth of your Bee, how about a swap and a bit of cash my way???...seems fair mate but it wont be on the table for long so dont think too about it for too long eh!
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 13 12:42 pm
by Dave-R
Pete wrote:I have to say that I think the "E" Body driving position is awful (sorry guys) as it was designed out of the "B" body parts bin.
You sit pretty much flat on the floor with the wheel under your chin and your right foot contorted to reach the gas pedal...............
Yeah if you are a short arse like Pete the Challenger seating position is too low and far forward.
For normal blokes over six foot tall (or guys using hand controls) it is fine.