Author: Jeff Ferrante

71 Challenger power Convertible question

I recently purchased a 71 challenger (like Yesterday) Did my intro in the Welcome Wagon, Thanks for all the kind words. Time for my first question / help request. My 71 has a power top, however when it was restored none of the power parts were put back…

Seat Covers

These are the seats in my 71 Challenger convertible. Are these covers the same as the Cuda? Will the deluxe covers work without changing the foam?

Thanks in advance

Top Swap

Finally had the cheap Black top replaced with a quality White one, What a difference

Old TRW Piston Challenge

A few days ago I came across a market place ad selling some leftover auto parts supply house stuff. I bought it all really cheap. There were 25 complete piston sets mix of V4, V6 and V8, some oil pans, nice balancer pullers, ingersoll Rand ratchets, va…

Ruskin FL Thursday night show

While not an official show everybody wanted to get their cars out, So I got to take the Convertible for its first outing. Parked next to Bill’s 71 RT. I have seen the car at several shows, and always voted for it, but never had the opportunity to talk to Bill. What a great guy with a great story. Bill is the original owner and bought it brand new in 71. He recalls a little confusion with the salesman and when the car was delivered it wasn’t what he expected. He didn’t want to wait for them…

Ruskin FL Thursday night show

Spare tire hold down question

Silly question time. 71 Challenger convertible, Am I missing the spare tire hold down. also should there be a bracket or something near the tail lights for the jack to slide into?

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Convertible top clevis pins

Does anyone make aftermarket convertible top clevis pins? I got a set from the convertible top guys but they are too long, if they slide I am going to some problems. found this mustang set that looks like it is similar but I am afraid if I put Ford par…