The Escalantes '70 Challenger R/T "EL HEMI"

[el hemi]

These changes should do it for a while! Car is almost exacltly as my father had it in its heyday! Contemplating maybe putting L60's in the back if time allows this upcoming driving season.

[el hemi]

The smallest member (Diego) of the Escalantes is growing and showing a strong interest for cars and engine building!!

[mockingbird812]

Hey Juan! Diego looks like he is really enjoying himself. Car looks great!

[ORIGLS6]

Very, very COOL!!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[black69]

Hi Juan, I have a similar picture of my son a year or so back, in my challenger, they appear to be the same age. maybe down the road..we can let them race...if you come back to chicago.
interesting, I just noticed your dad swapped out the pistol grip, wonder why? New L60s would look nice.
-bob

[el hemi]

Bob....it would be great 30 yrs from now if they can find themselves at a car show each showing theor cars. That would be kool!
My father was not a fan of the pistol grip. More so the 70 style that is not bolted on. A couple of times he ended up with the pistol grip in his hands (literally). He liked the hurst shifter's short throw, adjustable gear stop and white knob. He even modified the stick a bit. It is slightly slanted. Yep I think I will end up trying the L60's and see what happens.

[black69]

btw, I have did not forget about the original mr norms sticker with the reflective material in it, I think you were interested in. Most of the repros are not like the originals.
I just need to pick it up, have not gotten to it.
-bob

[69 Post Sedan]

Great pictures Juan.

Kurt

[mockingbird812]

Marvelous photos of a Kick-A*s car!!!! Thanks for the update Juan! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[mockingbird812]

Thanks to Rita for steering this my way on FB [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] . This is what this hobby is all about. Congrats Juan and the Escalantes Family!!

El Hemi - the movie!