Restoration Update #1: The 1962 Holman-Moody Challenger III
Restoration work on the Challenger III has begun this month at Rob Ida's Ida Automotive in Morganville, New Jersey.
Highlights are below.
Enjoy,
Howard Kroplick
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Engine
The Ford 289 HiPo
Racing Steering Wheel
Instrument Panel
Custom Colored Seats
Fuel Tanks
Holman & Moody twin rear seat mounted fuel tanks. Each holding 18 gallons.
Hubcaps
Challenger III's moon discs
Challenger III in Prep Mode
Comments
Very interesting to see the remnants of the ‘62 Ford Falcon in the modified/custom design (and try to figure out what was retained and how much of the car is newly designed and fabricated). Is the grillwork from the original Falcon??? Did the 289 Ford V8 come with the original Falcon or is it an “add-on” to the modified version of the car? Why were the special (large capacity) gas tanks included in the modified/custom design???
The original Falcons came only with an inline six. Later versions had the V-8 option. Rog
Beginning to appreciate what you have with the H & M Challenger.
Interesting cage…
Howard it great to see the step by step process of the restoration. WOW. The pictures look fantastic. I am glad up upgraded from the original six cyl. to a 8 cyl.
I cannot wait to see the Challenger III completed.
In case You don’t know already: Motor Trend magazine, July 1962, had an article about the Falcon Challengers
Weren’t original restorations of all Challenger Falcons begun by Kim Haynes of Gastonia, North Carolina? I believe I have pictures of them in his shop, from years ago. Does anyone know where Kim is these days?