Charger Update

It may not look like it right now, but things are moving ahead here in Southland with our Charger rebuild.

We have a sheetmetal engineer on side now to fabricate the new panels we require and of course Ben Wornall (of Wornall's Panelbeating) is as fizzy as hell to get started on it.

We've purchased a big block 383 aand 727 trans for it as this will fit nicely. But we will untimately look to replace it with something with more firepower and less weight. Read into this what you will . . . but twin turbos and lexus/supra engines have crossed my mind more than once being light and very, very quick.

The 383 will remain basically stock in order to keep the day to day running costs down. However, 'stock' is definately not the term I would use to describe what we have in store for the rest of the car. With increased track, performance brakes/suspension, and a number of other performance mods to compliment the exaggerated front and rear quarters. Think industrial, gothic . . . think low, wide and loud . . . definately something different.

Sheetmetal work begins in two weeks. Stay tuned for updates.

Check out Hemisix on TradeMe for some choice, original Charger parts that we won't be needing for this rebuild . . .

Its been a while . . .

We've had a lot going on down here, as you do! But I've put off procrastinating . . . time for an update . . .

We are pleased to announce the arrival of a new family member. Born 1973 CJ Limosine, colour Limelight.

She's a beauty - air conditioning, electric seats, electric windows, power steeringetc. Done some 60 000 miles from new. 360 V8 of course, 17x8 cragars, reconditioned motor and diff . . . and I have the original white walls and dress caps.

Future plans (reversable) will be: a stereo, upgraded brakes, four barrell card/intake and headers/twin exhaust.

Keep an eye out for us because this car has a lot of work to do. We have a big trailer and this car makes light work of it. Plus, with the comfort and overall condition we look forward to getting some miles out of it!

Mopars in Geraldine

MOPARS IN GERALDINE 2008

An Invitation is extended to owners of Mopar (Chryslers Corp) Vehicles to join Members of the NZ Mopar Registry for a 2 day Car Event in Geraldine, South Canterbury over Labour Weekend.

This event is open to anyone with an interest in or who drives a Mopar.

There is no club affiliation and you don’t have to have your car registered on the NZ Mopar Registry.

Details for this event can be viewed on: www.nzmoparforum.co.nz

Click on – “Events” section on the home page.

Topic is: “South Island Get Together Geraldine 2008”

Registrations of interest should be made to moparsingeraldine@live.com

Accommodation food and drinks is by your own arrangement.

If we get enough numbers a BBQ tea will be arranged as a fund raiser by the local Lions club for Saturday or Sunday evening. This is also at your own expense.