My New Charger (1974 SE)

[bordin34]

Just picked it up off ebay. This will be my first car. Im 14 and will be restoring it with my dad over the next 2 years. Its a 318 auto, factory A/C, and sunroof. Only $2000. I pick it up on June 3rd.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4642547849&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

[hemihead]

i remember that one, nice.

[Goldfinger71]

Welcome aboard!
Looks like a real nice project!

[TruckDriver]

i remember that one, nice.

I remember that car too from.. the old forum? Didn't it used to belong to one of the members?

[doctorpimp]

Nice car!!!
That was the original colour of my car when new!  Same interior etc too; mine had a white vinyl roof - I like your black one though.

Welcome

[NHCharger]

Sweet ride. Third Gens. Rule. OK, I might be a bit biased.
Welcome to the board.

[twilt]

Nice car at a good price.  Just further proof that there are still excellent deals to be had.  Even on Ebay. 

[bordin34]

It says it has the torqueflite does that mean the 904 or 727. Im guessing the 904.

[doctorpimp]

It says it has the torqueflite does that mean the 904 or 727. Im guessing the 904.

With a 318 that would likely be the one. 

[blackcharger]

very nice, love the wheels. There use dto be one near me like that but with hubcaps. Welcome to the site and keep the pics comming.

Dave

[plum500]

Nice ride! Have fun restoring it -- looks like a great project!

[Mr_fixit]

Nice car, if it had a title I might have got it first.  Police impound... only a bill of sale..  too many questions without answers for me.

[Silver R/T]

nice project, like those 74's

[The Ghoul]

Heck of a first car!!
Looks good.
Make sure you spend the time and money to replace the wriring.

[tan top]

from the pictures it looks a nice project to start with.

[ChargerRob]

Very Nice Car. Congrats 

[RD]

AKLB was the guy who sold you that car.  He is on this board.  Congratulations.

[MassCharger73]

Congratulations on the new car. Looks like a good solid car for restoration. Don't forget to post pics when it lands in the driveway.

[Nacho-RT74]

Now he is selling te rest of parts he had to make his project on separate auctions hehehe

[bordin34]

Does he still visit this board? Also he says the tranny doesnt work well in reverse, is this a common problem?

[Nacho-RT74]

yes, oftenly he visit the board...

I never have heard about that tranny problem before... it could be just the reverse band adjusten bolt some loosen.

Don't worry, you will find LOTS OF HELP AND FRIENDS here... and welcome

[MassCharger73]

No one is more helpful and knowledgable than Nacho ( I spelled it correctly this time ) when it comes to the 3rd Gens.

[bordin34]

Thanks,
Are his other actions a good deal.

[bordin34]

This is what I found out about it so far. If anybody knows anything else please tell me.

Code Description
E44 318-2 Barrel
D34 TorqueFlite Automatic Transmission
WP29 W = Dodge Coronet / Charger
P = Premium
29 = 2 Door Sports Hardtop
G4A G = 318 150HP(net) or 170HP(net) 1-2BBL 8 CYL
4 = 1974
A = Lynch Road, MI, USA
276018 Sequence Number '276018'
KB1 Paint Code: Powder Blue
M4B6 Trim Grade/Style/Color
M = Medium
4 = Vinyl Split Bench w/ Center Armrest
B6 = Medium Blue
000 Upper Door Frame: Full Door Panel
709 Date Built: 7 / 09 / 1974 
946167 Order Number: 946167
V1X Roof Type OR Color:  Full Vinyl Top - Black
U Built to Specifications for USA Order
V78 Accent Stripes - Delete
H51 Single Air /w Heater
26 26 in. Radiator
G11 Tinted Glass All
G54 Left Hand Outside Mirror - Remote / Chrome

[Nacho-RT74]

Thanks,
Are his other actions a good deal.

All parts he is selling are on right price numbers, so if you think you buy everything going with the car you will save LOT OF SHIPPING cost. IMHO if you don't want to be on a bid race, you can go with confidence with Buy it now option on last moment.

Only detail is that seat covers are for buckets and no for split  highbacks bench with arm rest integrated in the middle. However rear bench is the same. The complete set will work for you only if you change to buckets your front bench setup. If you won't change the bench for buckets then doesn't worth just for the rear bench.

If you keep the front bench, will need a custom buy... ask to legendary autointeriors. However, any local upholstery shop is able to recover your seats. Is not a NASA job... I made mines locally here in Venezuela. ( check my signature links for pics )

[Arthu®]

As you have a lynch road car, your fender tag is pretty much worthless, they didn't list most options and put the odd numbers on the top of the tag. Anyways here is what the top numbers mean.

30              Gate Sequence Number
   138         Base Sequence Number
267740       Line Sequence Number

513            Engine: 1974 B-Body - 318ci 1-2bbl V8 Automatic Transmission, Heater, 150hp, Blue
317            Axle: I don't have the numbers for this one, but anyone with a 74 part numbers book should be able to tell you what it is as it are the last 3 digits of the part number.
     862       Transmission: 1974 B/C-Body - 318ci 1-2bbl/360 1-2bbl V8, A727 Automatic Transmission

[Arthu®]

OH yeah and that's a nice looking car congrats on the purchase. You'll have a very cool car soon.

Arthur

[The Ghoul]

No one is more helpful and knowledgable than Nacho ( I spelled it correctly this time ) when it comes to the 3rd Gens.

That doesn't say much for us people here in the states that get to see these cars on a more regular basis.

[TruckDriver]

Nacho is so cool, I'd happily get him a airline ticket just so he could come to visit us

[BigBlockSam]

howdy, nice ride. 

[terrible one]

Welcome to the board man. Looks like a very nice Charger for the price. I'm really digging the color man! Definitly one hell of a first car.

[greenpigs]

I would put some slots on it and a good dual exhaust then just drive it and have fun.

When you get old enough


Wish my first car was like your Charger!

[bordin34]

I talked to a guy by me that restores cars for a living and he gave me a lot of advice and websites for stuff, but by the time I got home I forget it all. He's more of a chevy guy though.

So my charger has the 727 tranny?

[doctorpimp]

     862       Transmission: 1974 B/C-Body - 318ci 1-2bbl/360 1-2bbl V8, A727 Automatic Transmission

I know you decoded this, but...
I didn't know that any 318 2bbl came factory with the SB 727?
Are you sure?

[Arthu®]

     862       Transmission: 1974 B/C-Body - 318ci 1-2bbl/360 1-2bbl V8, A727 Automatic Transmission

I know you decoded this, but...
I didn't know that any 318 2bbl came factory with the SB 727?
Are you sure?

Yup

Now that is unless Galen Govier is wrong in his white books. Which could very well be true, but I find that a lot of the info in there is correct. 862 does stand for a A727.

Arthur

[doctorpimp]

I guess we'll wait and see for a visual confirmation when the car arrives; IRT the trans. 

[Brock Samson]

very nice CHARGER!

I rode in one just like that back when i was 17, on a cross country trip ina 24 foot U-HAUL,.. the year was 1974 and in the back seat of just such an all blue SE I got my first taste of HEART's Dream Boat Annie and Black Sabbath on the pedestal mounted 8-track. The song Ironman was made for such rides as these..
BTW: that Blue charger was jacked up in back with air shocks and had Keystone wheels on Kelly Charger Tires... AWSOME! 

You got a rare steering wheel on that their beastie, kool Rims too,.. are those Cragers?..

  ... WELCOME Bordin34! You must be soooo stoked!

http://methodlessman.t35.com/headbang.gif
   

[bordin34]

Ya, thos eare cragers. Do you have any pics of that charger?

[Nacho-RT74]

...and Black Sabbath on the pedestal mounted 8-track. The song Ironman was made for such rides as these..

It should be already a compact cassete, not an 8 tracks. Not 8 tracks available on 3rd gens

The wheel is a regular three spokes center padded wheel with somekind of cover added on wheel itself, regular equpipment on SEs. SEs with brougham package has a similar wheel with a chrome horn ring attached on pad.

BTW, thanks for your kind of words about me guys.

[Brock Samson]

No man sorry didn't take a single pic on that trip...
but I'll never forget.

[bordin34]

Just Picked it up this morning, the roof is shot its bubbling through the vinyl but the rest except for one floor pan is solid. Over 40 pics click here.
http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j172/Charger34/

[Nacho-RT74]

what did happen with the rest of stuff he was selling ? did you get ?

[bordin34]

No, i dont think any of it sold. Hes gonna get back to me and tell me the price for them.
Here is the build sheet, can anybody decode it?

[TheGhost]

WOW, that broadcast sheet is in damn nice shape.

[bordin34]

Yup, and im probly lamminating it this week.

[Silver R/T]

kinda inspires me to get a 74

[RallyeMike]

Congrats on your project. Looks like a solid start. Have fun with it !

One interesting thing: Car build date in July 9 74 with a very high sequence number. Probabaly getting pretty close to the last days 3rd gens were ever made. Anyone know when they stopped 3rd gen production?

Once you laminate your build sheet it's laminated forever. If the lamination yellows, your stuck with it. Better to tuck it in a clear sleeve and tape the top to keep the air out.

[bordin34]

Congrats on your project. Looks like a solid start. Have fun with it !

Once you laminate your build sheet it's laminated forever. If the lamination yellows, your stuck with it. Better to tuck it in a clear sleeve and tape the top to keep the air out.

Thanks, there is only one kinda big rustspot that is inder the vinyl you can feel and see the bubbles
I never thought about laminating that way, I guess I wont do it then.

[MassCharger73]

Hey great looking start for a project! After seeing the pictures of the body close up I think it was an even better deal. The rust under the vinyl is pretty common unfortunately. Good luck and keep those pictures coming.

[bordin34]

Today im gonna put gas in the tank and try to start it.
I love where the filler neck is btw.

[bordin34]

Today, I put a couple gallons in th egas tank, primed the carb and pulled the trigger and........












It cranked and cranked and cranked. The spark plugs werent sparking.

[TeeWJay426]

Looks to be a good buy. 2K for that car is not bad at all. Good luck with it!

[Charger_Croatia]

Good luck with your project. Nice car for start.