A, B, E, Body??? What are they?

[xsuperjoex]

What are the difference and what do I have?  a 1973 Charger 400cid

When I search for parts should be looking for 1973 Charger or A, B, E Body parts?

Thanks!

[dodgecharger-fan]

You have a B-Body.

In general terms, they refere to the size of the car.

A-Body is the smaller cars - Dart, Dusters, Demons, 64-69 Barracudas, Valiants, etc. etc.
B-Body is the intermediate cars - Charger, RoadRunner, Coronet, Satellite, Cordoba, Early Polaras and Furys, etc. etc.
C-Body is the large cars - New Yorkers, Newports, later Furys, etc. etc...
E-Body is the 70 and up Barracuda and the Dodge Challenger


So, ummm, ya got pics of your B-Body? We like pics! 

[Crazy440]

Yep, love pictures.  And welcome.

Crazy

[Troy]

Also realize that in 1971-1974 the E and B-body cars shared a lot of parts. Unfortunately, since the E-bodies cost more that can sometimes raise the price of otherwise less expensive B-body parts. Most of the shared components are in the drivetrain but also include some sheetmetal and consoles.

Troy

[xsuperjoex]

The weather sucked the last 3 days and I haven't been able to take the cover off the damn car....but I'm working on the pictures...

[Shakey]

The weather sucked the last 3 days and I haven't been able to take the cover off the damn car....but I'm working on the pictures...

Take your time - we'll be here when you're ready.   

[Khyron]

welcome, but let us not forget the H-Body's

we like to see Pics of those as well preferably Red Headed H-body's

[xsuperjoex]

Here are the pictures...

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,16513.0.html

[doctorpimp]

The only thing you have to remember is that a 73 is a "late B Body".  In 73 the K frame (with suspension) changed.  The good thing is that later B body parts will fit (Cordoba, Magnum 75+ Charger...)Most 71-74 B body parts will interchange except for: K frame, Suspension parts, Engine mounts, Torsion bars...
I think that's all...

[JMF]

I was just wondering do you Americans consider a Charger a "Big" car or is it just standard size in America?

[Brock Samson]

They were termed "intermeadiate", between the full size C-bodies and the compact A-bodies, and again after '70 shared stampings like the firewall/cowl with the E-body Cuda/Chally.

www.allpar.com

has alot of figures and info.