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Is the 1970 Challenger Archetype Hemi a restored Challenger or a brand new vehicle? |
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Aside from a handful of parts, which are only available as quality used parts, the 1970 BKPE Challenger Archetype Hemi is a brand new automobile. It is partly for this reason, and partly because of the quality of our builds, that we can offer the only bumper-to-bumper warranty in the business. |
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Why do you use replacement bodies instead of original 1970 Challenger bodies? |
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Simply put, it is cost, time and quality. Original 1970 Challenger bodies are over 40 years old, which means four decades of fatigue, corrosion and abuse. To restore such a body is time consuming and expensive, needlessly delaying delivery of our vehicles to our customers and increasing the price of our product. In addition, replacement bodies are made with modern techniques and quality controls. Comparing an original body to a replacement body makes it clear that the replacement body offers a superior platform from which we build all of our Challengers. |
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Can I order my Archetype Hemi in colors other than what was originally available in 1970? |
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Unfortunately, no. In the Archetype, we set out to recreate a Challenger that was identical to the original through and through. This necessarily means that we are limited in our color pallet. |
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May I have you modify the Archetype Hemi beyond its BKPE specifications? |
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While we do offer 22 options for you to equip your Archetype Hemi as you see fit, we do not allow our customers to further modify the vehicle as that would defeat the purpose of producing a replica vehicle. However, if you desire a vehicle that is faithful on the outside and inside to the original, but has more performance, we encourage you to check out the 1970 BKPE Challenger Xtreme.
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Are there any differences between a factory Hemi and the Archetype Hemi? |
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Yes, in two significant respects. It would be impossible to recreate all of the part number stampings and date codes that would be found on the parts of a factory Hemi. Thus, to a professional authenticator, there will be slight cosmetic differences between that will distinguish the BKPE vehicle from its factory counterpart. |
In addition, we did not concern ourselves with copying the original when it came to parts that would invisible to the client. Thus, for example, we use Electric-Life power window motors instead of OE motors as they are hidden behind the door panels and are more reliable. For another example, the engine internals for the 426 are unseen and thus not necessarily identical to their factory counterparts. However, in all cases where we used non-OE-style parts, we used a high quality than the factor reproduction. |
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Can I get you to build me an Archetype Hemi based on a 1971, 1972, 1973 or 1974 Challenger? |
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Absolutely, though there may be an up-charge for the additional research and development necessary to build such a vehicle. Simply let your PSR know during your initial telephone conversation that you wish to order either a different year Challenger as the foundation for your Archetype Hemi. |
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If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to call BKPE at 1-888-969-BKPE (2573) or e-mail us via our Contact Us page. |
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