Joe Manning     

I found this convertible in a field in Montana in 1979.  Weeds were growing over, under, around and through this car.  It was a complete basket case.  No transmission or drive train.   Parts were in a chicken coop close by.  I got it running in three weeks then the search for the correct parts started. 

I brought the car home to California in 1985, and totally rebuilt it in 1992 with the following specifications:  426 Street Wedge, with a 4 speed transmission; AM / FM radio; factory tach; bumper guards; magnum road wheels color matched to car; courtesy light package; left and right o/s mirrors; and clock.  Most options were dealer installed.

I have attempted to make the car as original as possible with the exception of the Chrysler electronic ignition and the oil and temperature gauges.

65 Plymouth Satellite Convertible.  On loan to local Sacramento Dealer.

65 Plymouth Satellite Convertible

Stopping by Mel's at Autorama 2002

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THE '70 Challenger Race Car

This project started about mid Feb 2000, when a car that I had done a number of years ago came back to me, by way of my son.   He and the owner had struck a deal, and I got to spearhead the restoration.   The car had been driven hard just like it was built to do.  This is what it looked like when I got it.

 

The following people deserve the credit for a lot of hard work, blood, sweat, and tears:

            Joe Manning             Randy Wheeler             Dale Didoha             Bob Manning             Kent Jones

 

This is what we turned out in just a few weeks. 

 

Number 68 is driven by John Smith, running the Street Stock Class at Roseville, CA.

This '70 Challenger uses a 360 Engine with a 727 bolted on behind it, and a 8 3/4 rear end with 4:56 gears making the rear wheeels go around.           MOPAR: Move Over Power Approaching Rapidly

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