Finally, I have my own Charger

[Reezee]

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to share that after wanting a Charger for the last 16 years, I finally was able to pick mine up last Monday. It is rough and will need a lot of love, time and especially money, but I finally have one. As soon as the restoration begins, I will open up a build thread.

[Cncguy]

I'm glad your dream is coming true.  I'm not sure what's going on with the roof,  did it have a light bar?

[Reezee]

I have no idea what is up with the roof. Judging by the patern and what they did on the quarter is that they tried to make it a half vinyl top something. 

[darbgnik]

Congrats, looks like it's all there from what we can see.

[tan top]

congratulations !! 

[Lennard]

Congratulations Richard

[Fred]

Congratulations.
A  great feeling isn't it!   

[charge69]

It must be a wonderful feeling to finally get it!  Congratulations and welcome to you here.

Carl

[cdr]

Congratulations !!!   

[TPR]

Weird hood ornament. 
Congrats!
TPR

[Kern Dog]

The OPs screen name reminds me of George Jeffersons Wife "Weeezy".

[Mopar Nut]

Sweet, congrats!

[Mikesmoparperformance]

Congrats man! Greetings from Hollland

[Mytur Binsdirti]

I have no idea what is up with the roof. Judging by the patern and what they did on the quarter is that they tried to make it a half vinyl top something. 

At some point, someone put on a landau roof, which was big in the mid-late 70s. At least they didn't cut a porthole window in.

[odcics2]

I have no idea what is up with the roof. Judging by the patern and what they did on the quarter is that they tried to make it a half vinyl top something. 

At some point, someone put on a landau roof, which was big in the mid-late 70s. At least they didn't cut a porthole window in.

Named after Martin Landau.

[Finn]

Congrats looks like a great project! I dig the wheels too. You plan on keeping them?

[Challenger340]

IMO, that looks to be a great starting point, far better than most ! Congrats, 

[moparstuart]

Congrats looks like a great project! I dig the wheels too. You plan on keeping them?

looks like daisy's

[Reezee]

Thank for all your kind words guys! I do think it is a fairly solid project, but we wont know for sure until we have it down to bare metal. Im probably gonna go triple black and always wanted steelies (how original  ). Although the car seems so solid that I might keep it as is, and just get it running and driving and drive the wheels of it that way. Would be easier on the wallet... Regarding the wheels, I dig these wheels alot, so I might repolish the outer lip and have the center painted black. As far as I can tell they are indeed American Racing Daisy's. And I love the current stance on the car

Im guessing the Landau roof is indeed what they went for. I am glad to tell you that it will not make a comeback on this car haha.

I will make a detailed video about the car within the next few weeks and post it here for those who are interessted.

Once again, thanks alot for positve words!

[CDN72SE]

Congrats on the car. 

[ACUDANUT]

 Where are you from ??

[70B5Cuda]

The car looks like it is very solid. What state did it come from and where are you located? Looks like European tags.

[chapel40]

Nice, good luck!!!!!

[CDN72SE]

Where are you from ??

Trailer has a NZ sticker, New Zealand perhaps?

[Dino]

Where are you from ??

Trailer has a NZ sticker, New Zealand perhaps?

That's NL, The Netherlands

[Reezee]

That is correct, Dutch plates. The car arrived in the Netherlands a week ago. I bought it from a nice guy in Stevensville, Montana. But judging by how solid it seems to be, I doubt it has been a Montana car it's entire life.

[Offblue]

Woohoo, Congratulations man, and by the looks of it not a bad thing to start with, sure she needs work but shes all set to make her yours.

[ACUDANUT]

SHE ?? 

[darbgnik]

That is correct, Dutch plates. The car arrived in the Netherlands a week ago. I bought it from a nice guy in Stevensville, Montana. But judging by how solid it seems to be, I doubt it has been a Montana car it's entire life.

I've seen quite a few solid Montana cars over the years, it could have spent it's life there.

Mine, on the other hand, was bought in Maryland, and as solid as it was, it could not have spent it's life there.....

[Kern Dog]

I think that it is great to see enthusiasts in other countries, especially when those countries often are peppered with small diesel cars!
A buddy of mine had a Mom that was 100% Irish. In the 80s, he went to Ireland with his Mom and brothers and upon returning, he spoke of how there were very few American cars there. He had a 71 Maverick and said even that car would have really stood out among the small cars there.

[Reezee]

I've seen quite a few solid Montana cars over the years, it could have spent it's life there.

Mine, on the other hand, was bought in Maryland, and as solid as it was, it could not have spent it's life there.....

Flipped through your build thread earlier this week. Amazing work on the car. You went thorough with the metal replacement. That is a lot more than I want to replace/can afford  .

And yes, American cars are not that common here. Especially in The Netherlands. Sure you have a lot die hard enthusiasts so you see a lot cool cars at events and meetings, but out on the road, that doesnt happen a lot, classic or modern. Especially in a country like the Netherlands where they have these insane taxes on new cars, you wont see a lot of them. If you find them they are usually imported, because you often cant order them new here. What you do see a lot of are the pick ups, especially the Ram 1500's are getting more and more normal in the Dutch streets.

[darbgnik]

Flipped through your build thread earlier this week. Amazing work on the car. You went thorough with the metal replacement. That is a lot more than I want to replace/can afford  .

And yes, American cars are not that common here. Especially in The Netherlands. Sure you have a lot die hard enthusiasts so you see a lot cool cars at events and meetings, but out on the road, that doesnt happen a lot, classic or modern. Especially in a country like the Netherlands where they have these insane taxes on new cars, you wont see a lot of them. If you find them they are usually imported, because you often cant order them new here. What you do see a lot of are the pick ups, especially the Ram 1500's are getting more and more normal in the Dutch streets.

Yeah, I went through it with an "I'm only doing this once philosophy". In all honesty, what it really needed was a lower patch on the drivers front fender, trunk floor and extensions, as well as lower quarters.

Seeing as I was paying for labor, and didn't want to see patch lines inside the trunk, I opted for full quarters. Less labor than fixing them, even though the panels cost more. And "while we're there" I had them replace the trunk gutters and quarter extensions. There was zero rust on the door skins, but again, it would suck to pay for all the sanding on those door skins only to have a rust bubble show up a couple years later.

There are definitely cheaper ways to get a car done than I did. And I'm not saying my way was the right way. But it's now done my way. 

[MoParJW]

I think that it is great to see enthusiasts in other countries, especially when those countries often are peppered with small diesel cars!
A buddy of mine had a Mom that was 100% Irish. In the 80s, he went to Ireland with his Mom and brothers and upon returning, he spoke of how there were very few American cars there. He had a 71 Maverick and said even that car would have really stood out among the small cars there.

Can you imagine even an old 4 door sedan mopar is considered an exotic car here in the Netherlands... lol

Congrats with your Charger Reezee, looks solid, and nice to see another Charger made it to NL.
I'm kind of hoping you will make it driveable and get it on the road asap  

[Laowho]

Named after Martin Landau.
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LOL. Remember when Bob Costas said the word "gaudy" was derivative of the architect Antoni Gaudi during the '92 Olympics? He redeemed himself with Pootie Tang though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU1mkIx-Zeg

[BDF]

Hello Reezee, looks like a nice project. Enjoy the process! 

[cavemanno1]

Congrats from Hungary!
Hope you packed your car with parts because shipping and taxes will beat you to death!