Convertible comment
10-14-2008 | 03:01 PM
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Interesting comment from the after-market parts guy at my Dodge dealership. I went out this afternoon to get my license plates (and, yes, I had the front-plate bracket installed. No, Paladin, the car didn't scream in agony or turn into a pumpkin or anything 
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While there, I was talking to the parts guy because he had my cigarette lighter and ashtray (no, I still haven't smoked in the car, but this is America, dammit, and cars should have lighters and ashtrays). Anyway, while we were chatting, he said he was probably going to hold off buying a Challenger till 2010 because he wanted to get a convertible, which he said is all but stamped OK.
He then pointed out that the Challenger is already set up to be a convertible, due to its stance and design of the trunk. He noted that the seatbelts are carefully not mounted to the ceiling; everything is designed so the top can be removed. He also said that "only a couple of parts" would be required for stiffening the body to become a convertible.
). While there, I was talking to the parts guy because he had my cigarette lighter and ashtray (no, I still haven't smoked in the car, but this is America, dammit, and cars should have lighters and ashtrays). Anyway, while we were chatting, he said he was probably going to hold off buying a Challenger till 2010 because he wanted to get a convertible, which he said is all but stamped OK.
He then pointed out that the Challenger is already set up to be a convertible, due to its stance and design of the trunk. He noted that the seatbelts are carefully not mounted to the ceiling; everything is designed so the top can be removed. He also said that "only a couple of parts" would be required for stiffening the body to become a convertible.
10-14-2008 | 03:09 PM
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Just because it is already setup to be built as a convertible....doesn't mean it will...
With that GM/Mopar thing, and other issues...I wouldn't count on it...
Hope I am wrong, but we will see.........
With that GM/Mopar thing, and other issues...I wouldn't count on it...
Hope I am wrong, but we will see.........
10-14-2008 | 03:18 PM
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On the GM thing, he said he thought that if there indeed is a merger, the convertible Challenger stood an even better chance because GM is more pro-convertible.
Keep in mind I'm merely reporting what he said during a very brief conversation.
Keep in mind I'm merely reporting what he said during a very brief conversation.
10-14-2008 | 06:43 PM
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ORIGINAL: RoswellGrey
On the GM thing, he said he thought that if there indeed is a merger, the convertible Challenger stood an even better chance because GM is more pro-convertible.
Keep in mind I'm merely reporting what he said during a very brief conversation.
On the GM thing, he said he thought that if there indeed is a merger, the convertible Challenger stood an even better chance because GM is more pro-convertible.
Keep in mind I'm merely reporting what he said during a very brief conversation.
Don't get me wrong I hope the parts guy you talked to is correct...but I think people who want a Convertible Challenger will have to go with one of the coach builders and have one made...
Long live the Challenger (I hope)
10-14-2008 | 07:01 PM
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Interesting comment from the after-market parts guy at my Dodge dealership. I went out this afternoon to get my license plates (and, yes, I had the front-plate bracket installed. No, Paladin, the car didn't scream in agony or turn into a pumpkin or anything).
Interesting comment from the after-market parts guy at my Dodge dealership. I went out this afternoon to get my license plates (and, yes, I had the front-plate bracket installed. No, Paladin, the car didn't scream in agony or turn into a pumpkin or anything
).
Are you sure about that... did you actually SEE the operation and LISTEN for yourself..??
No matter... I ain"t risking it..
10-14-2008 | 07:33 PM
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NOOO..!!! [sm=noooo.gif]
Are you sure about that... did you actually SEE the operation and LISTEN for yourself..??
No matter... I ain"t risking it..
ORIGINAL: RoswellGrey
Interesting comment from the after-market parts guy at my Dodge dealership. I went out this afternoon to get my license plates (and, yes, I had the front-plate bracket installed. No, Paladin, the car didn't scream in agony or turn into a pumpkin or anything).
Interesting comment from the after-market parts guy at my Dodge dealership. I went out this afternoon to get my license plates (and, yes, I had the front-plate bracket installed. No, Paladin, the car didn't scream in agony or turn into a pumpkin or anything
).
Are you sure about that... did you actually SEE the operation and LISTEN for yourself..??
No matter... I ain"t risking it..
10-14-2008 | 10:09 PM
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RE: Convertible comment
with all the problems i have with the chrysler/GM merger..ive pretty much decided a F150 will be my next truck (my 01 ram has been great)....i worry about getting any ram repaired as i expect GM to gut chrysler of everything but jeep...yea i would have loved a challenger vert and really put off buying anything until i could see one in person..this current challenger design would have made a terrific looking vert...i just do not see it happening though which really is a damn shame..i would have loved a new ram (or chally vert) but at present i just dont want to be sucked up in detroits downfall