1970 Challenger build - V8 Speed and Resto Shop

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07/07/2015 at #5997

Jerry Kjensrud
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Finished building 1970 Challenger.
440 Six pack with Hotchkis TVR suspension.
Frame off restoration.
Custom interior.

07/07/2015 at #5998

V8 Staff
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Wow, that’s a great looking ride! What size wheels?

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07/07/2015 at #6002

Jerry Kjensrud
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17″ fronts and rears from year one

07/08/2015 at #6003

V8 Staff
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They look killer. Have you had time to drive it much since the resto? How does it feel with the Hotchkis TVR suspension?

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07/08/2015 at #6007

Jerry Kjensrud
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The suspension is awesome. I also added fender supports and shock supports to stiffen up the front end. Great sway bars and springs. Went with Ride tech shocks and they are the best shocks I have ever used. Car is flat through corners and really responds with the new A arms. I used a fast ratio steering box which makes every slight move a reaction. You have to pay attention and drive. It is really fast with 525 HP on the 440 six pak.
Yahoo!!

07/08/2015 at #6011

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Sounds like a great combination. How is the car on daily drives? Comfy? I ask all these questions because we’re constantly getting questions from customers and always like to hear first-hand accounts of how different setups work.

Thanks!

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07/08/2015 at #6012

Jerry Kjensrud
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Goes down the road smooth. Takes bumps really well.

I have Spintech mufflers and they are quite rowdy but really throaty so it sounds mean all the time…

07/08/2015 at #6013

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Nice. We’ve had various experiences with Spintechs… they do have a growl, but they sound good.

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07/08/2015 at #6014

Jerry Kjensrud
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07/09/2015 at #6018

V8 Staff
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Looks like the video did not stick… got one on YouTube? You can just paste the YouTube URL in the forum post and it will play.

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07/10/2015 at #6039

Jerry Kjensrud
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My other truck

07/10/2015 at #6040

Frank Szymkowski
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nice work. She is a beauty. Love the new Challenger seats

07/10/2015 at #6041

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Nice take on the exhaust tips! The car sounds awesome, must be a blast to drive.

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07/10/2015 at #6047

Jerry Kjensrud
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It is a blast.

Will have it at Woodburn on the 26thfor the Mopar event.

08/07/2015 at #6204

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How was the Mopar show at Woodburn? Any cool pics to share?

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