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MAD 1974 DODGE CHARGER SE 400 (BUILD)

Started by MAD, February 24, 2014, 10:46:13 PM

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MAD

Hey guys/gals, Just became a Mopar guy and bought myself a new project. 1974 Dodge Charger SE 400 special edition #'s matching.

Its Gold/Brown, White vinyl roof White interior buckets.
Its 99% all there and look forward to Sharing the built process with all you and really excited to have knowledgeable Mopar guys to answer my 3rd gen quetions that im gonna have.

This thing is gonna be a hell of a car when Im done with it, Trust me.

MAD


polywideblock



  and 71 GA4  383 magnum  SE

MAD

Front/Engine/Louvers

MAD

Purchase day. was such a great time finding this thing in the middle of no-where with dozens of other to be restored classics!

MAD

Hood poped

MAD


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JB400

Looks like a pretty decent car.  What's the plans for your build?
                                        :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:

MAD

Call me Crazy but this is what im going to try in pull off in 2 months.. Plum crazy purple, Satin black Custom Graphics, Remove Vinyl roof, New Quarter Panels, Trunk floor , and some unique custom options that arnt stock. Maybe do a widebody on the back when installing new Quarters

JB400

That's a pretty aggressive goal.  I'll have to keep tabs on this to see if you make it.  Best of luck :2thumbs:

Indygenerallee

Sold my Charger unfortunately....never got it finished.

polywideblock

always been partial to the white vinyl  top myself , makes the purple "pop"    :Twocents:


  and 71 GA4  383 magnum  SE

MAD

Agreed, I originally never liked vinyl roofs. But this in White with the Purple really does pop your right..
But then again the more I look at the car eventualy the freaken Gold/brown is starting to look good too.lol Opinions welcome.

RallyeMike

Opinion: Don't forget to photoshop the trunk lid  :cheers:
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ODZKing

Welcome from another "SE guy". Mine's a 73.

Looks solid to start, keep us up to date!!!
:popcrn:

Nacho-RT74

well, if interior plastic pieces are good and you think on change the color to black, or whatever, let me know... I could be a good plastic trim recipient ;)
Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

Lighthorseman

Quote from: MAD on February 24, 2014, 11:33:19 PM
Call me crazy, but this is what I'm going to try in pull off in 2 months...Plum crazy purple, satin black custom graphics, remove vinyl roof, new quarter panels, trunk floor, and some unique custom options that aren't stock. Maybe do a widebody on the back when installing new quarters

   :o Two Months?? :o      Are you MAD?


   Oh, why, yes - you are.  :rofl:  Silly me.

   Great find, by the way - please keep us posted.  I like your ambitious plans.   :2thumbs:
   Don't forget the pictures!

Baldwinvette77


VegasCharger

Love the ambition   :2thumbs:
My personal opinion being around these cars a lot, is if you're using the SE Opera quarter windows I would definitely go with a vinyl top. I'm not a vinyl top guy either but the 73-74 SE Chargers are a must. I've seen too many SE cars that got the remove vinyl top and smooth over treatment and it looks like crap. Those louver windows were meant to contour with a vinyl treatment, wreath and moldings alike. I like purple with a white top.

Good luck on whatever path you take.  :cheers:

XH29N0G

Who in their right mind would say

"The science should not stand in the way of this."? 

Science is just observation and hypothesis.  Policy stands in the way.........

Or maybe it protects us. 

I suppose it depends on the specific case.....

MAD

VegasCharger, thanks for the input. Im leaning towards leaving the Vinyl on as its in great shape. A fresh coat of white vinyl paint, and It will be nice to keep it original. I could be kicking myself down the road if i removed it.

ODZKing

Quote from: VegasCharger on February 25, 2014, 06:58:21 PM
Love the ambition   :2thumbs:
My personal opinion being around these cars a lot, is if you're using the SE Opera quarter windows I would definitely go with a vinyl top. I'm not a vinyl top guy either but the 73-74 SE Chargers are a must. I've seen too many SE cars that got the remove vinyl top and smooth over treatment and it looks like crap. Those louver windows were meant to contour with a vinyl treatment, wreath and moldings alike. I like purple with a white top.

Good luck on whatever path you take.  :cheers:
It's been a subject of other threads and I agree with Bryan (VegasCharger) 100%

Nacho-RT74

Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html