73 Charger Rallye true value

[Paul G]

Thanks for all that info Nacho. I am surprised that so much is now available for the 73/74 Charger's.

The roof that had vinyl is bare metal in some spots. Thinking about that, sanding and priming and painting it satin black for protection is probably a good idea.

[Nacho-RT74]

yeah, well... low quality ( and expensive ) on most cases, but...

The roof that had vinyl is bare metal in some spots.

tipical... Plants saved paint just applying primer on roof when car got vinyl.

[twilt]

I hate to say it....but it's probably worth it, or close to it.
The last couple years, I have been seeing a lot of stupid pricing on 3rd gens.
$10k project 318 cars.......25K nice driver quality 318 cars. Having been into these cars for 30+ years now, it kind of makes my head spin
At least the Rallye is solid, will need minimal metal work....and by being BB 4 speed, is very desirable.

[ACUDANUT]

I hate to say it....but it's probably worth it, or close to it.
The last couple years, I have been seeing a lot of stupid pricing on 3rd gens.
$10k project 318 cars.......25K nice driver quality 318 cars. Having been into these cars for 30+ years now, it kind of makes my head spin
At least the Rallye is solid, will need minimal metal work....and by being BB 4 speed, is very desirable.

Very true. Too bad it's not a early 3rd gen. (nacho jab. lol)

[Nacho-RT74]

 

[Paul G]

Got it for $5500 plus some additional ac parts. Picking up a uhaul trailer and dragging it home Tuesday.

[RallyeMike]

Good score 

[ACUDANUT]

Good score 

X2 

[Paul G]

It gets complicated now. I am building a 505 RB for the 72 right now. It's getting Trick flow heads and mild cam designed to play nicely with the overdrive automatic in the 72 and still break 550 HP/600 TQ. That is going to be a small block to big block swap.

If the 73 has the original engine and it runs well..... Keep it as it is? If the 73 does not have the original engine.... the 505 is an easy drop in. I could change the cam spec to something more aggressive. Make more power!   

[Nacho-RT74]

Good score 

X2 

X3

[Nacho-RT74]

If the 73 has the original engine and it runs well..... Keep it as it is? If the 73 does not have the original engine.... the 505 is an easy drop in. I could change the cam spec to something more aggressive. Make more power!   

wouldn't make sense get the car then, you could make that on any other in any conditions.

No matter if is not matching number... keep the 400 it has at this moment. If you want, stroke it "on the cheap", nothing fancy, just regular stock parts and get the pistons, keep the stock look. That's its worth! Doesn't matter if your SB 72 gets more power, we are talking about the value of the car itself not the power in it

thats just my 2cents

[73rallye440magnum]

Good buy! 

[42TIM]

Got it for $5500 plus some additional ac parts. Picking up a uhaul trailer and dragging it home Tuesday.

I am so glad you bought it...!! I was almost ready to try and buy it myself cos it's just a damn cool '73 car. But another Mopar, another fuel2noise converter... and I'll face a divorce I reckon :-)

Congrats, mate!!

Tim

[Paul G]

Got it for $5500 plus some additional ac parts. Picking up a uhaul trailer and dragging it home Tuesday.

I am so glad you bought it...!! I was almost ready to try and buy it myself cos it's just a damn cool '73 car. But another Mopar, another fuel2noise converter... and I'll face a divorce I reckon :-)


Congrats, mate!!

Tim

Hey if you  want I will sell. Make you a good deal. How's $7500 sound?  

[ACUDANUT]

Got it for $5500 plus some additional ac parts. Picking up a uhaul trailer and dragging it home Tuesday.

I am so glad you bought it...!! I was almost ready to try and buy it myself cos it's just a damn cool '73 car. But another Mopar, another fuel2noise converter... and I'll face a divorce I reckon :-)


Congrats, mate!!

Tim

Hey if you  want I will sell. Make you a good deal. How's $7500 sound?  

Huh ?

[Nacho-RT74]

[RallyeMike]

Quote from: 42TIM on Today at 12:47:02 PM
Quote from: Paul G on December 09, 2018, 06:43:28 PM
Got it for $5500 plus some additional ac parts. Picking up a uhaul trailer and dragging it home Tuesday.

I am so glad you bought it...!! I was almost ready to try and buy it myself cos it's just a damn cool '73 car. But another Mopar, another fuel2noise converter... and I'll face a divorce I reckon :-)


Congrats, mate!!

Tim


Hey if you  want I will sell. Make you a good deal. How's $7500 sound?   icon_smile_tongue

You should have asked for his wife's phone number in the same breath 

[Paul G]

Got the car home today, First thing was trying to get it started. No fuel up to the carb. The gas smells like vinegar vomit. Pulled off the $25 electric fuel pump by the tank and blew out the hoses. The pump would pump fuel on the bench, but not on the car. Might be loosing prime, or just a shitty $25 pump. Tomorrow I plan to pump the tank dry with the electric pump, then I can start with fresh fuel. Go get a stock mechanical pump and install that. Put a few gallons of fresh fuel and give it a go.

I pulled the dizzy out to see the block identifier pad. Guess what? Not the original motor. I think it is a 69 383. Bummer.

Some pics of the car in my garage.






I have been calling this car "Rat Turd". You can see why.

[6bblgt]

"D" would be 1968 (383 HP for '68 would be Road Runner or Super Bee)

a partial VIN should be on the rear of the block by the oil sending unit

[Paul G]

"D" would be 1968 (383 HP for '68 would be Road Runner or Super Bee)

a partial VIN should be on the rear of the block by the oil sending unit

Thanks.

[Nacho-RT74]

well, if stock or correctly rebuilt somewhere in the past, it gets more power than a stock 400

[Paul G]

well, if stock or correctly rebuilt somewhere in the past, it gets more power than a stock 400

True. But I am really thinking about dropping the 505 in there now. When it's done of course.

[42TIM]

Hey if you  want I will sell. Make you a good deal. How's $7500 sound?   [/quote]

Ha, you wanna see me divorced, huh? Keep that damn cool car, put your 505 in it and have a blast with that Rat Turd!! ;-) Oh, and keep us updated with loads of pictures.

Cheers

Tim

[F8-4life]

The car really needs the original shorty pistol grip shifter put back in it, along with a decent steering wheel.

[Nacho-RT74]

I'm wondering... why you didn't check for the engine in it before buy it ?