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LionelR

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Hello All, I have a 1972 Chrysler Valiant Charger, a coupe that was unique to Australia, lasting from 1971 to 1979. The vehicle came with 215, 245, 265, 318, 340 and 360 Hemi motors, the 265 being the fastest 6 cylinder passenger vehicle until beaten by the Porsche 911. I have rhe 245ci hemi version, with no options, 3 sp column auto and non-matching numbers drivetrain. I will be upgrading everything on the vehicle, changing to 6.4l hemi (392ci) and magnum six speed manual trans, new and bigger brakes, irs, ifs, and a host of other upgrades. Project is about to start, so I'm sure to have a few questions to ask, which I'm sure the combined knowledge on this Forum will have no trouble answering (and disagreeing on :) ) Thanks for having me as part of your group!

This my beast, stock standard, and a blank canvas. Surprisingly for these cars, after 52 years, it is rust free!!

Cheers,
Lionel

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Welcome from Texas, show us more pictures of that beauty.
 
Looks like a Mad Max Car.

How about a 440 with a big bad 871 sticking out of the hood?

I like it !
 
I heard the 265 Hemi would out run the V8s...
 
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I heard the 265 Hemi would out run the V8s...
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Yes, it outran just about everything at one time. It was the world's fastest six cylinder vehicle of its time and Australia's fastest accelerating car until 1988 - 27 years!
 
LionelR said:
Hello All, I have a 1972 Chrysler Valiant Charger, a coupe that was unique to Australia, lasting from 1971 to 1979. The vehicle came with 215, 245, 265, 318, 340 and 360 Hemi motors, the 265 being the fastest 6 cylinder passenger vehicle until beaten by the Porsche 911. I have rhe 245ci hemi version, with no options, 3 sp column auto and non-matching numbers drivetrain. I will be upgrading everything on the vehicle, changing to 6.4l hemi (392ci) and magnum six speed manual trans, new and bigger brakes, irs, ifs, and a host of other upgrades. Project is about to start, so I'm sure to have a few questions to ask, which I'm sure the combined knowledge on this Forum will have no trouble answering (and disagreeing on :) ) Thanks for having me as part of your group!

This my beast, stock standard, and a blank canvas. Surprisingly for these cars, after 52 years, it is rust free!!

Cheers,
Lionel

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Welcome from New Jersey Lionel!
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Love these cars. I've been wanting to bring one home with me but I'm priced out. I go to Chryslers On The Murray every year and the VH Charger is my favorite by far.
 
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