New Member - 1974 Spring Special

[VegasCharger]

Thanks Nacho for clearing up for what has been a mystery to me for years. That is this "squared" rear quarter window treatment on these Chargers.

So bottom line these were available on late 1974 Charger hardtops only. No SE's.

I've attached the pic you posted with some editing stating what the fine print says next to the Charger on that ad

[EccentricMagpies]

I guess that... but it got discolored somehow diff that I have seen on some others... it looks some "grayshy"

I was wondering that same thing.  At first I thought maybe someone painted the stripe on and it eventually faded.
Car would look pretty cool with the original stripe back on with that body color I'm guessing. 

So what are the plans with the car?   You mentioned black.  Are you sticking with the original drivetrain?

[tan top]

 hello & welcome 

[Nacho-RT74]

So bottom line these were available on late 1974 Charger hardtops only. No SE's.

Dunno if just lates or full 74 year. My APRIL 74 parts catalog shows it though. What is definitelly true it was a Hardtop option, not coupe or SE. This would make it not anymore a real hardtop though... since ads a B pillar. It's at the end same SE assembly, but just the lack of louvers and a frame instead.

Remember IS NOT an ONLY Springs Special option, it was simply an added option for WH23 cars coded M07.

[Chargerguy74]

Welcome! Beautiful car. Please post the stripe code, I'd guess it's V6K as well. The stripes do fade like that, one of my parts cars looks exactly the same stripe wise.

My WL21 coupe Spring Special car has the normal fixed coupe windows. How do you like that interior, W1LL?

Ryan

[Steve1578]

I guess that... but it got discolored somehow diff that I have seen on some others... it looks some "grayshy"

I was wondering that same thing.  At first I thought maybe someone painted the stripe on and it eventually faded.
Car would look pretty cool with the original stripe back on with that body color I'm guessing.  

So what are the plans with the car?   You mentioned black.  Are you sticking with the original drivetrain?

My current plans are to get it painted(black as I stated), and get the interior finished. Needs seats, new dash, headliner, small stuff.
Mechanically, I haven't looked into it too much to be honest.
The car comes with another transmission, as the one currently on it is slipping. I'm not sure what transmission is, I'll find that out. I know it's not a 727 though. I think I'll be sticking with the rebuilt 360, and I know it has a sure grip, not sure of the gear ratio though.

I'm still laying out all the details of the build. I haven't had much experience with mopar, so it's going to be an exciting experience.

[EccentricMagpies]

I guess that... but it got discolored somehow diff that I have seen on some others... it looks some "grayshy"

I was wondering that same thing.  At first I thought maybe someone painted the stripe on and it eventually faded.
Car would look pretty cool with the original stripe back on with that body color I'm guessing.  

So what are the plans with the car?   You mentioned black.  Are you sticking with the original drivetrain?

My current plans are to get it painted(black as I stated), and get the interior finished. Needs seats, new dash, headliner, small stuff.
Mechanically, I haven't looked into it too much to be honest.
The car comes with another transmission, as the one currently on it is slipping. I'm not sure what transmission is, I'll find that out. I know it's not a 727 though. I think I'll be sticking with the rebuilt 360, and I know it has a sure grip, not sure of the gear ratio though.

I'm still laying out all the details of the build. I haven't had much experience with mopar, so it's going to be an exciting experience.

Sounds like we might have two similar cars when done.  Mine isn't a spring special but will be black with a black top and black stripe.  360 auto as well. 

I'll be sure to keep an eye on your progress.   Maybe start a restore thread on this site

I agree with Ryan.  What does your tag have for the stripe?

[Steve1578]

I guess that... but it got discolored somehow diff that I have seen on some others... it looks some "grayshy"

I was wondering that same thing.  At first I thought maybe someone painted the stripe on and it eventually faded.
Car would look pretty cool with the original stripe back on with that body color I'm guessing.  

So what are the plans with the car?   You mentioned black.  Are you sticking with the original drivetrain?

My current plans are to get it painted(black as I stated), and get the interior finished. Needs seats, new dash, headliner, small stuff.
Mechanically, I haven't looked into it too much to be honest.
The car comes with another transmission, as the one currently on it is slipping. I'm not sure what transmission is, I'll find that out. I know it's not a 727 though. I think I'll be sticking with the rebuilt 360, and I know it has a sure grip, not sure of the gear ratio though.

I'm still laying out all the details of the build. I haven't had much experience with mopar, so it's going to be an exciting experience.

Sounds like we might have two similar cars when done.  Mine isn't a spring special but will be black with a black top and black stripe.  360 auto as well. 

I'll be sure to keep an eye on your progress.   Maybe start a restore thread on this site

I agree with Ryan.  What does your tag have for the stripe?

I was debating taking off the vinyl roof on mine, just not entirely sure yet. I like the uniqueness of it, but think it'd look smoother without it. Haven't decided yet. I'll definitely be starting a retore thread on here. I feel like I have too nice of a base to start on to really call it a "restore" but I'll go with it. Do you have a restore thread? Woudl be interested in checking it out.

And the stripe code is V6K.

[Homerr]

Welcome Steve! 

I suggest living with the car a while before you start in too far on it.  Helps get a clear picture of what needs to be done and the priority.

[EccentricMagpies]

I was debating taking off the vinyl roof on mine, just not entirely sure yet. I like the uniqueness of it, but think it'd look smoother without it. Haven't decided yet. I'll definitely be starting a retore thread on here. I feel like I have too nice of a base to start on to really call it a "restore" but I'll go with it. Do you have a restore thread? Woudl be interested in checking it out.

And the stripe code is V6K.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,112628.0.html

Been some time since I made an update.   But.  Still red. 

[Steve1578]

Welcome Steve! 

I suggest living with the car a while before you start in too far on it.  Helps get a clear picture of what needs to be done and the priority.

I agree  there's a few things that I know for sure I need to get done.
Throttle cable(currently sticks, not good! But an easy fix), and a new set of wheels/tires.
The tires have about 95% tread left, but have dry rotted from sitting .
Also one of the rims is bent, so I'll be getting a new set. Thinking Cragar 08/61 S/S, 8's in the front and 10's in the rear.
That's really all it needs to be streetable.

[Steve1578]

I was debating taking off the vinyl roof on mine, just not entirely sure yet. I like the uniqueness of it, but think it'd look smoother without it. Haven't decided yet. I'll definitely be starting a retore thread on here. I feel like I have too nice of a base to start on to really call it a "restore" but I'll go with it. Do you have a restore thread? Woudl be interested in checking it out.

And the stripe code is V6K.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,112628.0.html

Been some time since I made an update.   But.  Still red. 

Can't wait to see it finished 
Looks like you had a better starting point than most as well!

[Nacho-RT74]

Remove the vinyl on it will require bondo on glass filler panel. They usually end cracking around that

Ryan, WL21 SS ?

[MxRacer855]

Hey Steve!

Congrats and welcome!   

[Chargerguy74]

Remove the vinyl on it will require bondo on glass filler panel. They usually end cracking around that

Ryan, WL21 SS ?

Yup, WL21G4A, KT5 KT5 V6K W1LL interior. Definitely not a huge fan of the spring special interior I must say.

[Nacho-RT74]

well, the ad states clearly just Hardtops... sooo. that's weird

[Chargerguy74]

Not weird, it doesn't have the M07 window.

[VegasCharger]

I was debating taking off the vinyl roof on mine, just not entirely sure yet. I like the uniqueness of it, but think it'd look smoother without it. Haven't decided yet. I'll definitely be starting a retore thread on here. I feel like I have too nice of a base to start on to really call it a "restore" but I'll go with it. Do you have a restore thread? Woudl be interested in checking it out.

And the stripe code is V6K.

Hello, if you were to do this may I suggest that you convert the rear quarter window treatment to the roll down style quarter glass. I have yet to see a descent "smoothed over" fixed window treatment. IMO very hard to pull off. I've only seen this attempt on SE's (example below) and not the "squared" window. But I'm sure it would be very simular.

Just my  Please do your own desire

[Steve1578]

I was debating taking off the vinyl roof on mine, just not entirely sure yet. I like the uniqueness of it, but think it'd look smoother without it. Haven't decided yet. I'll definitely be starting a retore thread on here. I feel like I have too nice of a base to start on to really call it a "restore" but I'll go with it. Do you have a restore thread? Woudl be interested in checking it out.

And the stripe code is V6K.

Hello, if you were to do this may I suggest that you convert the rear quarter window treatment to the roll down style quarter glass. I have yet to see a descent "smoothed over" fixed window treatment. IMO very hard to pull off. I've only seen this attempt on SE's (example below) and not the "squared" window. But I'm sure it would be very simular.

Just my  Please do your own desire

I've decided just to buy a new vinyl replacement and keep it on. I've heard they're a real b*tch to get on though, shoudl be fun 
the squared window with the vinyl, I think it just fits the car well, especially since it's a Sring Special.

[r4daytona]

Nice car and welcome!  Ok, is it my 52 year old eyes or is there some kind of hood scoop on it?  Looks like an air grabber in the 1st photo??  Again, maybe it's me.

[Steve1578]

Nice car and welcome!  Ok, is it my 52 year old eyes or is there some kind of hood scoop on it?  Looks like an air grabber in the 1st photo??  Again, maybe it's me.

Thank you!
And yes, that is a hood scoop. The previous owner(the one before the guy I'm getting it from) did a really horrible job with it though. Luckily, it comes with a new hood as well. Basically, they installed a high rise and then cut a square out of the old hood to make room for it and screwed the scoop onto it.

[Steve1578]

Plans :

- Paint the car black
- Staggered Cragar SS set up
- Finish interior(all seats need redone, headliner, and some small accent pieces)
- New carb
- Master cylinder
- headers
- cam
- new gearing?

This is the majority of what I plan to do with the car.
I'm not entirely sure what gears would be best, I would like something that's still streetable but has really good bite.
I'm thinking something in the 3's, any suggestions would be great!

[EccentricMagpies]

That should look great keeping the top on.  Adds another dimension of black.
Adding the stipe too I hope!!

Sounds like good plans on the car.
What rear is currently in the car?  81/4?   

I have 3 rallyes.  1 has a 9-1/4. 1 has 8-3/4 and my black car has a 8-1/4

[Steve1578]

That should look great keeping the top on.  Adds another dimension of black.
Adding the stipe too I hope!!

Sounds like good plans on the car.
What rear is currently in the car?  81/4?   

I have 3 rallyes.  1 has a 9-1/4. 1 has 8-3/4 and my black car has a 8-1/4

I havne't decided on the stripe yet, it's a toss up right now!

And I will have to find that out - I'm not too knowledgeable in regards to that aspect. I do know that it has a sure grip.

[EccentricMagpies]

This'll help

http://www.moparts.org/Tech/Archive/axle.html

More specifically
http://www.moparts.org/Tech/Archive/axle/6.html