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Charlie -

Here, be they of interest, are a couple of pictures of a "Father and Son" project our boy and I spent a lot of blood and sweat (not to mention money) on a dozen or so years ago.

The car is a 1980 Plymouth "Volare" Duster that was given to him. Truthfully, at that time the car was worth just about what we paid for it but it's plenty presentable now and he still owns it. The engine is a mildly warmed-over slant six with a floor shifter.

As to finding a '68/'70 Charger with a Magnum 440 in it, well, that could be a challenge. Not just finding a fairly decent one (those critters are getting close to forty years old) but paying for one after you located it. Some months back somebody in Dallas offered a newly professionally-restored black '70 R/T with a 440 "Six Pack" for only SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.

I didn't call him. I was busy at the moment.

With the experience you are gaining from your Monte Carlo project you might consider creating your own personal "R/T", starting with the best Charger you can afford (preferably one originally equipped with a big block) and going from there. If you're locked in on a 440, well, they're fairly plentiful at reasonable cost.

Maybe one of the good guys here at CHR will get wind of a Charger of the type you are interested in and pass the word.

Keep us informed,

Jim