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[alkyburner]

hi I'm new here and just bought a 73 charger to restore and its my first.. I have been a dirt track racer for quite sometime just wanting to spend some money on something different for awhile. would love to know where a man can get some catalogs at to buy parts for these cars.thanks

[lukedukem]

classic industries is a good for stuff
http://www.classicindustries.com/mopar/catalog.html

i would also pick up a field service manual for your car.

luke

[tan top]

classic industries is a good for stuff
http://www.classicindustries.com/mopar/catalog.html

i would also pick up a field service manual for your car.

luke

     




Hello & welcome   AB   ,   whats the plan on the charger  ?  

hers a few below ,  be warned though Yearone  is well over the top on shipping charges  , & stay away from Jims autoparts Salem NH 03079  


http://www.manciniracing.com/
http://www.tonysparts.com/
http://www.dixierestorationparts.com/
http://www.herbsparts.com/
http://www.autometaldirect.com/
https://www.yearone.com/?utm_source=moparts.com&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=mopartsdirectlink
http://www.p-s-t.com/
http://www.jegs.com/
http://www.firmfeel.com/
http://www.summitracing.com/?gclid=CNyaxPKc178CFbPJtAodV1kAXg
http://jacksautoparts.com/
http://www.megapartsusa.com/

[lukedukem]

thats alot of good ones tan top....
one more thing new guy...  PICs Please, or you can start your own resto thread

luke

[Ghoste]

  Welcome.

[Mopar Nut]

Welcome aboard!

[alkyburner]

Thank's I will also get some pictures up sometime I haven't even taken any. I do know it was a 318 and plan on getting a 440 for it the trunk and floor pans are rock solid except for the back seat floor boards so I will have to do some work there engine bay looks really good. I will have to do some work to the lower right side quarter. It has the bench seats but I'm wanting to go with some bucket seats...need's a new front windshield , headliner , rear exterior window trim , mirrors , lots of nick knacks and  a good paint job....car was sitting in a barn for years so its a lucky find

[JB400]

Welcome to the forum   What type of dirt car did you run?

[polywideblock]

welcome   

[jfreakofkorn]

welcome ....

[ODZKing]

Welcome, wuddya need?   

[Challenger340]

Hello and Welcome, 
This place is the single best darn "resource" for anything related to Dodge Chargers on the Internet.
Tons of knowledge around here.

Don't be scared... we love PICS !

[CDN72SE]

Welcome to the site and welcome to another 3Gen.

[familymopar]

Welcome to the site!  Tons of great info here!

[alkyburner]

Welcome to the forum   What type of dirt car did you run?

ump openwheel modifieds

[alkyburner]

pictures

[alkyburner]

more

[alkyburner]

more.. I think I have something descent to start with here..

[72Charger-SE]

Welcome aboard!   Good looking Charger there!  What are your plans for it?

[alkyburner]

Going to try and restore it the best I can do.. wanting to put a 440 in it. Thinking about painting it in the b5-blue and put the black vinyl top back on like it had original...I'm open to ideas..

[Mopar Nut]

It's looks good, congrats!

[Dreamcar]

Welcome...that's a great starting point for a car.

[nvrbdn]

looks like a pretty solid starting point. now the fun begins. 

[41husk]

Looks like a good foundation.  Welcome to the site.

[PlainfieldCharger]

Welcome to the site Tons of accurate info on here. By far the best That 3rd gen looks like good start!!

[tan top]

  looks like a good  project 

[Charger74]

Two things to consider if you are putting a 440 in there.   First of all, since it's a small block car, you will either have to get special mounts from Schumachers ( http://www.engine-swaps.com/Pages/ProductsYear/73UP.html ) or you will need to replace the k frame with one from 73 and up b-body (Charger, Cordoba, Magnum).

[69rtse4spd]

Good looking start, looks solid, hows the frame rails, & welcome. Lots of good people on here, very helpful, lots of info & opinions. 

[alkyburner]

some progress being made.....

[VegasCharger]

Great progress

We've been introduce before but welcome aboard

As for your rear windshield outer trim needs, I have the lower pieces (2).

PM me if you want more info.

I notice that you have an SE hood on a non SE Charger, well at least the hood emblem.

Anyway keep up the awesome work

[Pat1973charger]

Two things to consider if you are putting a 440 in there.   First of all, since it's a small block car, you will either have to get special mounts from Schumachers ( http://www.engine-swaps.com/Pages/ProductsYear/73UP.html ) or you will need to replace the k frame with one from 73 and up b-body (Charger, Cordoba, Magnum).

It's is a 73 charger? My 73 was a original 318 and dropped a 74 400 big block in no prob 

[alkyburner]

yes sir 73 charger that had a small block 318..

Two things to consider if you are putting a 440 in there.   First of all, since it's a small block car, you will either have to get special mounts from Schumachers ( http://www.engine-swaps.com/Pages/ProductsYear/73UP.html ) or you will need to replace the k frame with one from 73 and up b-body (Charger, Cordoba, Magnum).

It's is a 73 charger? My 73 was a original 318 and dropped a 74 400 big block in no prob 

[tan top]

some progress being made.....

   

[Pat1973charger]

yes sir 73 charger that had a small block 318..

Two things to consider if you are putting a 440 in there.   First of all, since it's a small block car, you will either have to get special mounts from Schumachers ( http://www.engine-swaps.com/Pages/ProductsYear/73UP.html ) or you will need to replace the k frame with one from 73 and up b-body (Charger, Cordoba, Magnum).

It's is a 73 charger? My 73 was a original 318 and dropped a 74 400 big block in no prob 

My 73 looks almost identical, orange with the original brown under where the vinyl too was. Was painted b5 blue in between the original and the orange. What I was saying is with the 73 there is no need for the Schumacher mounts or swapping the k frame. The 73-74 charger K frames were the same between SB and BB. Spool type mounts on my 74 400 BB and fell into place like it always lived there. Good luck on your project!

[alkyburner]

Thank's for that info....

yes sir 73 charger that had a small block 318..

Two things to consider if you are putting a 440 in there.   First of all, since it's a small block car, you will either have to get special mounts from Schumachers ( http://www.engine-swaps.com/Pages/ProductsYear/73UP.html ) or you will need to replace the k frame with one from 73 and up b-body (Charger, Cordoba, Magnum).

It's is a 73 charger? My 73 was a original 318 and dropped a 74 400 big block in no prob 

My 73 looks almost identical, orange with the original brown under where the vinyl too was. Was painted b5 blue in between the original and the orange. What I was saying is with the 73 there is no need for the Schumacher mounts or swapping the k frame. The 73-74 charger K frames were the same between SB and BB. Spool type mounts on my 74 400 BB and fell into place like it always lived there. Good luck on your project!

[MxRacer855]

Welcome & good luck! 

[alkyburner]

Got a 400 big block built for it dyno numbers are 467.6 lbs. of torque and 423.0 hp

[JB400]

Looks pretty, but you may want to get a different thermostat housing unless yours is billet aluminum.  The chrome ones are known to leak.

[skip68]

Yep. The chrome one's are known for leaking.   Looks great though and the numbers are good.   It should run really well for you in your car.   

[VegasCharger]

Great looking engine and great numbers

I notice that you have an older style water pump housing (lower hose exits driver's side), if you plan on using your original A/C and power steering components as well as the radiator you should switch to the 73 and later style wp housing (lower exits pass. side) see pic below. If you plan on doing all underhood mods then it's no problem. Just saying.

Great progress

EDIT I forgot that your Charger was originally a small block, nevermind

You'll just have to get matching components on which water pump set-up you use.

[EccentricMagpies]

Welcome to the site.   Looks like a great car to start with too.  I kinda like the current color with the black rims myself. But B5 blue is a great choice as well