Your thoughts on the 1978 + 79 Dodge Magnum

Magnumcharger · July 02, 2007, 09:35:33 PM

OK.....I found a 1979 Dodge Magnum in a junkyard.
It's not your garden variety Dodge Magnum.

It's a GT. Which means "sport package" in every sense of the word. And it's basically all there.
It's got every option avaliable but the sunroof, which is only because it's a T-top car.
It's powered by it's original E-58 HP 360, which was the top of the line mill that year.
It's still covered by it's original black paint, and has a red leather interior.
The drivers fender is bent between the fender flare and the door.

I've just bought a set of the original wheels off of another dodgecharger.com member (thanks again Chris!), and other than a fender that's all it needs.
I'm a fan of the 70's B-bodies and already own it's twin under the skin, a 1979 Chrysler 300 (360 T-tops too).

http://mapleleafmopars.homestead.com/carsinbarns139.html

I seem to recall production of these cars was very low, and have heard 583 for E-58 cars, including GTs.
How many were GTs and T-topped? I heard as low as 16.

Anybody have the actual production numbers?
And what are your thoughts on this car?

Pictured is a car like the one I'm talking about, but without the t-tops.

69charger2002 · July 02, 2007, 09:38:38 PM

1 of 16 for a reason....

Dave22443 · July 02, 2007, 09:44:29 PM

I used to own a '79 Magnum. It was an SE with a 318 but it had 60 series tires and Keystone Classics. It was dark blue, solid top, with a darl blue cloth interior.

Man... what memories. I absolutely LOVED that car and to this day I still regret selling it. It wasn't fast, but it was really comfortable to ride in.

Dave22443 · July 02, 2007, 09:47:32 PM

I don't think you're being fair '02. I don't think the car was that bad at all. Particularly when you compair it to the Plymouth Horizon's and K-Cars my friends were driving.

You might not like the styling now, but back in the day, that car really attracted the ladies

69charger2002 · July 02, 2007, 10:06:54 PM

K cars etc are even worse.. the late 70's cars were ugly slugs.. about the only thing they had going for them was comfort. i mean let's be real. they don't hold a candle to a 66-74 dodge charger. which is the car that really matters right?
my totally biased opinion of course

trav

Brock Samson · July 02, 2007, 10:11:35 PM

there was a thread recently about them, i went and found the earlier threads about them and linked em all togeather, search "t-tops" that ought to git it... if not, try "Magnum GT"
i'd drive it,.. but only after i put in a built BB..

Nacho-RT74 · July 02, 2007, 10:15:33 PM

I like them... not the 75 and laters Chargers, but yes the Magnums. Specailly T-tops. they are kinda charming

no318 · July 02, 2007, 10:27:03 PM

I am the second owner of a 78 magnum for the last 17 years. First car and that got me into all the mopars I am have now. 78 still had a 400 option. 79 E58 360 was the biggest. GT's are quite rare. T-tops are not real common. I have seen several around though, like this one. I don't think it is 1 of 16 or anything that rare, though. GT had wheels, flares, spun alum dash and emblems. Maybe suspension. It was not a performance package itself. Like the 300 had E58 as part of the package. GT did not, I don't think.

Ghoste · July 02, 2007, 10:59:35 PM

I like them now but it's kind of through the hazy glasses of nostalgia. I worked at a Dodge dealer when they came out and I can still recall my disappointment in the big slab sided styling. It was like a couch potato Cordoba.

TK73 · July 02, 2007, 11:07:07 PM

My thought: Post MORE pics!!

TruckDriver · July 03, 2007, 04:59:41 AM

I love them, and I love the GT version better

I just wish I could find a nice one. Here is a web site for them you might like to look at http://www.magnumgt.com/

hemihead · July 03, 2007, 06:33:53 AM

I liked the Magnums. I even liked the Cordobas. Better than what GM and Ford was making at the time and still better than any nightmare that DB is making now. 397 GTs in 78 made. 79

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NYCMille · July 03, 2007, 07:08:02 AM

Dude, I like the Magnums... really cool front ends and just all together an aggressive looking ride. I'd roll one.

sunroofsuperbird · July 03, 2007, 09:55:53 AM

The red and silver one looks like the car i had but it was a 78 and had black interior. If you get that car and want to sell it or trade it let me know.

supserdave · July 03, 2007, 11:12:15 AM

I like 'em! I think we have a set of T-Tops from one out at the farm yet.

Magnumcharger · July 03, 2007, 11:24:18 AM

Thanks for your responses guys.

I think I'll be picking it up shortly. It's a very low mileage car, and even though it's rough, I know I can fix it.
I guess the fact that it's a '79 is what makes it important to me.
I had a '79 Little Red Express truck with the same engine and it was a screamer! And of course, I regret having let it go.

I graduated high school, and met my future wife in the same year, so '79 was a good one for me.
I bought my '79 300 from the original owner back in 1991, and it had only 18,000 miles on it. I drove it for 8 years and racked up over 180,000 miles by the time I parked it. It was and is a great car, and still retains it's original belts, hoses, exhaust and paint.

I remember reading on Allpar I think it was, that behind the minivans, the Cordoba (and Cordoba-based vehicles) were the best selling series of cars in Chrysler's history.
And there's no doubt why....they were phenomenal cars.

As far as collectibility, and whether or not to put ones good money into a project such as this:
My 1968 Charger R/T was and is one of my favorite cars of all time. Would I want to restore it, even if it was valueless? Of course I would.
The Charger was not, and will never be an "investment" for me. And besides, it's only worth something if you sell it.
I rank the Magnum GT as another one of the coolest cars I've ever seen. And it's of my "era", not my older brother's, or my Father's.
It was on the new car lot when I was a young buck, along with the Volare Roadrunners, Aspen R/Ts, Z-28's, Trans-Ams and the Little Red Express trucks.

So what is the reason we're into old cars in the first place? To go fast?
I'm pretty sure a Factory Five roadster could kick the ass of anything on this website (having been in a few). And most if not all of the new "Supercars" would have our favorite vintage Musclecars for lunch.

Or is it just to been seen in something very few people have? Or to inspire jealousy in other car enthusiasts?
Or to express your individuality?
I think it's about recapturing your past, or at the very least, holding onto a point in your life. Because life goes by very quickly.

pettyfan43 · July 03, 2007, 11:47:54 AM

I had one a few years ago NEAT car, it was the 360 2 bbl with the T-Tops. Mine still had the flares and I wanted a rear spoiler. If you get it let me know, I have a Cordoba Parts car and they share a LOT of parts, but sadly NO the trunklid is NOT good!

Ghoste · July 03, 2007, 11:48:28 AM

Excellent point and it's one I sometimes forget. I'm no collector either and Iguess that's why I whine about the prices all the time. I got into because I thought it was fun and it's still fun. I'm sure the modifications I've done to my car have hurt it's investment portfolio worth and as for trying to impress others or express my individuality, well, it's a fastback so I guess that answers both questions.

my73charger · July 03, 2007, 11:53:59 AM

I owned two Cordoba's, one 75 and one 77 both with 360's. I have fun with those cars.

Argos_Chargers · July 03, 2007, 12:50:22 PM

I currently own 5 of them. You can't compare them to a Charger, but they're great cars to drive! One of them is an E-58 T-Top '79. White with a red interior. It is not running, but it really doesn't need that much work. I also have a '78 Sunroof car which is a lot of fun. I parted out a '78 T-Top last fall. The fender is interchangeable with a '78 or '79 Cordoba. I think I currently have a couple of extra sets of tops for the car. Buy the car and have a great time with it! As much as '02 hates them, I see them as one of the next collectibles...being almost the last of the MoPar rear wheel drive 2-doors. I haven't found much of a following for th eMiradas yet...

Argo

TUFCAT · July 03, 2007, 12:55:37 PM

I like them A LOT - - in GT trim of course.

Charger1973 · July 03, 2007, 12:58:27 PM

Quote from: Argos_Chargers on July 03, 2007, 12:50:22 PM
I currently own 5 of them. You can't compare them to a Charger, but they're great cars to drive! One of them is an E-58 T-Top '79. White with a red interior. It is not running, but it really doesn't need that much work. I also have a '78 Sunroof car which is a lot of fun. I parted out a '78 T-Top last fall. The fender is interchangeable with a '78 or '79 Cordoba. I think I currently have a couple of extra sets of tops for the car. Buy the car and have a great time with it! As much as '02 hates them, I see them as one of the next collectibles...being almost the last of the MoPar rear wheel drive 2-doors. I haven't found much of a following for th eMiradas yet...

Argo

I dont think they are bad cars, id drive one... but I think they look alot like a Monte Carlo. And those will become high dollar cars long before these will....

Magnumcharger · July 03, 2007, 04:09:55 PM

Mine will look a fair bit like this one....with a bit of work!
And of course, a red interior.

TruckDriver · July 03, 2007, 04:23:51 PM

I was thinking, I haven't seen one in person now in about 20 years

h76 · July 03, 2007, 04:46:16 PM

I like the GT w/T-Tops and GT wheels.Nice car if it ends up looking like the one in the Lietzke ad.

Manfred318 · July 03, 2007, 08:09:53 PM

I like 'em

I seem to remember a guy had one for sale around here 4 or 5 years ago it was the GT 360 white with red interior. He ended up selling it for $900. I called to tell him I wanted to buy it but it was already sold. I was a day late and a dollar short

Dave22443 · July 03, 2007, 08:31:58 PM

Here's one for the East Coast guys:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1979-Dodge-Magnum-XE-with-T-Tops-Solid_W0QQitemZ230147811896QQihZ013QQcategoryZ84155QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

And another for the West Coast guys:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/78-Magnum-XE-Beatiful-California-T-top-Car_W0QQitemZ120138044639QQihZ002QQcategoryZ84155QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Magnumcharger · July 03, 2007, 08:35:16 PM

Finally, here's a picture.
And I got it for....drumroll......a hundred bucks.

Just read in Mopar Collectors guide where a guy was asking $12K for an original T/A 340 block, bare.

It's because of prices like that, and $2500 quarterpanels, that I'm gravitating towards the cheaper side of this hobby of ours!

Charger-Bodie · July 03, 2007, 08:42:05 PM

i personally think they are pretty cool cars and i also used to own one it was a 78 white with red int. 400 (which i replaced with a 383) and auto on the floor . i think that if any of the late 70 mopas will get more valuable its the magnums especially a GT .

no318 · July 03, 2007, 08:44:08 PM

Quote from: Magnumcharger on July 03, 2007, 08:35:16 PM
Finally, here's a picture.
And I got it for....drumroll......a hundred bucks.

Just read in Mopar Collectors guide where a guy was asking $12K for an original T/A 340 block, bare.

It's because of prices like that, and $2500 quarterpanels, that I'm gravitating towards the cheaper side of this hobby of ours!

A hundred bucks!!! You lucky dog. How do you sleep at night!

JimsSE · July 03, 2007, 09:29:55 PM

I just put some Goodyear OWL tires back on my GT to make it look more like it came from the factory. I'll get some pics posted on my website soon...it makes the car look completely different. Mine's an L code E58 with "T"s too so I guess there were at least 2 made. Actually, I saw another one in a Mopar mag from years ago. So I guess we're up to three. The guy in the mag said there was like 163 GT's with the E58. He actually commented, "How many of those came with "T"s" too. Seriously, I figure out of the 1670 or so GT's the number of E58 and "T" is probably around 50 or so. Just a guess, I haven't found anything in writing to document the numbers.

Check out the website for some "before" pics.

Jim

The70RT · July 04, 2007, 10:33:33 PM

I just don't ever see anyone repoing many parts for them. I think the Volare and Aspens have a better chance of being collectibles before these ever will. Dont get me wrong The Magnums look ok to me but they made so few and you better buy a couple more (if you can find them) for parts.

Magnumcharger · July 04, 2007, 10:52:11 PM

Funny how you should say that....
A few years ago, I ran across another Magnum in a junkyard, and stripped it for usable parts. Same thing with another 79 300 I found.
So I'm already ahead of the curve with the parts gathering process.

Ghoste · July 04, 2007, 10:59:33 PM

Sadly, there was a yard near me that had an entire Cordoba and related B-bodies from that era section. A few years ago they crushed everything in the yard to sell the scrap to China so Wal-Mart could have more falling price alerts. I bet they had 20 of those things and all pretty complete.

Magnumcharger · July 04, 2007, 11:15:54 PM

Well, we all would love to have Hemi Daytona Chargers, and Panther Pink Sixpack Challenger convertibles, but the sad truth is most of us will never find those cars at anything close to a reasonable price tag.

1966-70 Chargers are now 37-41 years old.

Chances of finding them in your local wrecking yard? .....Getting slimmer all the time.
And the price of parts? Don't get me started!!

Every day I hear people complain about the diminishing "pool" of collector cars that they can afford, and have fun with!

I propse to these people that there are lots of Chryco-related options, and they could be right under your nose!

Lowprofile · July 05, 2007, 12:17:37 AM

Quote from: Wi. Charger Guy on July 03, 2007, 04:23:51 PM
I was thinking, I haven't seen one in person now in about 20 years

I love THAT car! God, I remember that Hot Rod/Car Craft Project Car! I used to carry that issue around in my backpack in highschool!! If I could find one, I'd build it EXACTLY like that!

Thanks Pete for the flashback!

aussiemuscle · July 05, 2007, 12:23:54 AM

i like the magnum from "JUNKMAN" the movie. one of the bad guys was driving one

89MOPAR · July 05, 2007, 01:37:21 PM

Nice score MagnumCharger, especially at that price . Shoot that price for just the flares is a steal. Best of luck restoring it !
The longer I'm in this hobby / pursuit the less I gravitate to the 66-74 B-bodies when at a show, and more towards the weirder, harder to find cars like this one.

SchaefMan · July 05, 2007, 04:34:56 PM

I really used to think the Magnum was hot. From what I remember, though, they were more a Luxury car than a performance machine. I drove my brother's Cordoba, and it was sort of boat-like in it's handling. I had an '80 Cordoba, myself, and I believe the evolutionary equivalent of the Magnum at that time was the Mirada...I wanted that, too... It was totally comfortable to drive, but again, not a powerhouse.

What I also recall was, the '80 Cordoba sufferered from some of the same quality deficiencies that the K-cars did, but I am not sure about the '78's and '79's...

I would not turn a Magnum down, in decent shape, but my first love is still the '68 Charger, and I need to pursue that dream first.....

Bob

Magnumcharger · July 05, 2007, 04:38:23 PM

Quote from: 89MOPAR on July 05, 2007, 01:37:21 PM

Nice score MagnumCharger, especially at that price . Shoot that price for just the flares is a steal. Best of luck restoring it !
The longer I'm in this hobby / pursuit the less I gravitate to the 66-74 B-bodies when at a show, and more towards the weirder, harder to find cars like this one.

Thanks!
The price still doesn't beat the '69 Cuda I bought a few years back...$50. And it was a running, 340 automatic fastback!
Here's a picture of the wheels I just got from a fellow dodgecharger.com member, in advance of buying the Magnum!

TeeWJay426 · July 05, 2007, 11:29:15 PM

Personally, I like the Magnums.... in 78 & 9, they were proably one of the better styled cars available. It definitely sounds like you bbought it right. And it may not be a 2nd gen R/T, but that's why you got it for a song.... it will be a nice cruiser when done, and you will stand out in most shows, as there won't be a lot of Magnums around competing for attention!

89MOPAR · July 06, 2007, 12:44:38 PM

Hey MagnumCharger - are those 15 x 7 " rims or 15 x8 " rims ?
I could use a spare set as well....

On the 66-74 thing - I love 'em, they are the bread and butter of bad-ass Mopar! ; however they are so prevalent at car shows it's nice to see different

The Magnum in the JunkMan Movie took a hell of a beating as well - good bad guy car

nakita7 · July 06, 2007, 04:01:57 PM

Very cool and under-rated cars. You did well.

Ghoste · July 07, 2007, 12:59:36 AM

Here you go.

pettyfan43 · July 07, 2007, 10:45:58 AM

Just an FYI, under the skin the Magnum/Cordoba has more than a passing resemblance to the 73-74 B-Bodies. Big block Cordoba/Late Chargers are CHEAP and it is EVERYTHING you need to swap a big block onto a 73-74 B-Body. EVERYTHING bolts right in, replace those rubber insulators with the new urethane pieces or the police car service kit like I used for F-Bodies, you just reverse the mounting position. The bigger brakes and rear sway bar work like a champ as well.

And the donor car I have for my 73 cost me a smooth 100 bucks, not a bolt, nut or washer missing!

Argos_Chargers · July 08, 2007, 08:32:50 AM

BTW my daily driver is a '79 Magnum! It's the nicest daily driver I've had since I used my '70 Charger back in the '90's

Steve P. · July 08, 2007, 10:50:24 AM

Ok, so they are not on the top of the (GOTTA HAVE IT) list that everyone has in their head.. Big deal.. I love them and I am seeing more and more of these style cars coming out of the woodworks...

I bought a 76' Cordoba last year for my younger daughter, (Crash), to drive. I figured it is a mopar. Has plenty of steel all the way around so maybe the next time she plows into a pond, steel gate, chain link fence or is rear ended by another truck she would be safe.. Anyway, she loved it in the pics. but said it was way too big when I brought it home. So, I have been watching Egouge ever since and I see more and more of this body style all the time.. They still aren't pulling big money, but I think it will come around eventually.

I drove my Doba around for a day during the spring. Damn fine ride. Tons of

up. Even had a Chrysler dealer looking at it..

I say if you like it who cares if others do or don't. By it for you... I don't care for Rustangs, but millions do.. That is the great thing about this hobby. You do what you like with what you like..

You get a yes vote from me anyway...

Magnumcharger · July 09, 2007, 09:53:28 AM

Quote from: 89MOPAR on July 06, 2007, 12:44:38 PM
Hey MagnumCharger - are those 15 x 7 " rims or 15 x8 " rims ?
I could use a spare set as well....

Those are the 15 x 7 size, original to the Magnum GTs.
The 15 x 8 size was exclusive to the Super Coupes I believe.

I've been looking for a set of these wheels for years, and just about jumped out of my skin when I saw them on a Charger, posted on a thread on this website.
So I contacted the owner, inquired as to their avaliability and found out that he was in the process of buying replacement wheels at that time.
Lucky for me!
And because the wheels were obtainable, that prompted me to look into the avaliability of the Magnum GT, which was about to become soup cans.
And the rest is history.

Brock Samson · July 09, 2007, 10:11:11 AM

how about some pics of these boats?..

as i've mentioned before there's a guy in the area who has a two tone silver blue Daytona, in bone stock original shape, seems they should be pretty receptive to a bump in H.P. and torque, they will accept a B.B. without difficulty no?.. I'll take mine in tripe black,.. wait, does that mean it'll be dusty before i'm through detailing?..

Steve P. · July 09, 2007, 10:15:08 AM

Many Doba's and Chargers And Magnums came stock with 400's... Big blocks are no problem..

Argos_Chargers · July 09, 2007, 10:58:10 AM

Here are pics of my sunroof Magnum (which has since lost the goofy fog lights, my '79 Magnum, my T-Top Mirada (bacause I finally took a picture of it) and my '70 Charger

Brock Samson · July 09, 2007, 11:13:09 AM

Great thread!

comment and a question, thanks for sharein your rides BTW....
the front end styleing was baised on the 1930s Cord coffin nose by Dodges own admission nice since the original Cord OBA was such an obvious rip off of the '72 Monte Carlo, i liked the wheel flares and square head lights which were brand-new and daringly different in those days

so, my point is those "goofy fog lights" are actually kinda' in keeping with the Original Neo-Cord styleing...

notice anything else similar?..

now the question, Are those hidden headlights... i mean do the clear covers actually flip up? looks different on different years..

here's the website i sourced the Cord pic from.... love them coffin nosed cars, i seen a few here at the high end shows and they will allways be the height of style...

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://significantcars.com/oldsite/1937%2520Cord%2520Phaeton1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://significantcars.com/oldsite/1937_cord_phaeton.htm&h=486&w=669&sz=71&hl=en&start=107&tbnid=J8PHeBGK6o0YvM:&tbnh=100&tbnw=138&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcord%26start%3D100%26gbv%3D2%26ndsp%3D20%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DN

more pics guys.... more!

how about some interior shots?...

features and driving impressions, so none of you guys have bolted in a 400 + motor in?..

Argos_Chargers · July 09, 2007, 11:20:45 AM

Cord should have never tried to rip off the '72 Monte Carlo!!!!!!

Bandit72 · July 09, 2007, 11:37:37 AM

me and my buddy used to hot rod around in a 79 magnum for years as his S-10 was always broke down lol....that car was the shit...ran HARD for just under 200k before it dropped a valve and his dad hauled it off....i'd love to have another.

Ghoste · July 09, 2007, 12:16:13 PM

Quote from: Brock Samson on July 09, 2007, 11:13:09 AMnow the question, Are those hidden headlights... i mean do the clear covers actually flip up? looks different on different years..

I think it was the same through the model run (think) but, yes, they flip up. Or is it down?

Magnumcharger · July 09, 2007, 12:32:52 PM

Quote from: Argos_Chargers on July 09, 2007, 10:58:10 AM
Here are pics of my sunroof Magnum (which has since lost the goofy fog lights, my '79 Magnum, my T-Top Mirada (bacause I finally took a picture of it) and my '70 Charger

More, and larger pics of the GT please!!

Steve P. · July 09, 2007, 12:51:53 PM

Don't even begin to think that Chrysler's first rip-off was from the Montecarlo. They have all been ripping each other off since the beginning.. All of the systems running them as well..

Here's a quick one off the top of my head. Marlin and Charger..

The Japanese have done it too.. I just saw a rice burner that I would have sworn was a 4-door Charger..

TruckDriver · July 09, 2007, 12:54:33 PM

Nacho-RT74 · July 09, 2007, 12:54:54 PM

Quote from: Brock Samson on July 09, 2007, 11:13:09 AM

TruckDriver · July 09, 2007, 01:01:56 PM

The70RT · July 09, 2007, 04:55:23 PM

Quote from: Wi. Charger Guy on July 09, 2007, 01:01:56 PM

Thats pretty bad assed...............literally. The back spoiler really sets it off

TruckDriver · July 09, 2007, 07:25:16 PM

pettyfan43 · July 09, 2007, 07:35:44 PM

This is the donor for my 73 Charger. 400 4 bbl Automatic and VERY complete.

The wheels I stuck on there, but the rest is just as I got it.

A smooth 100 dollar bill!

The70RT · July 09, 2007, 07:38:16 PM

100? Cool....yank

& CRUSH

Steve P. · July 09, 2007, 07:45:38 PM

Hey PettyFan, don't just crush the Doba. Many people looking for parts for them. I recently paid $150. for a perfect dash pad for my 76'. Depending on what it had for wheels and covers, some of them are pulling good money..

What does it have for seats??

pettyfan43 · July 09, 2007, 08:20:58 PM

Quote from: Steve P. on July 09, 2007, 07:45:38 PM
Hey PettyFan, don't just crush the Doba. Many people looking for parts for them. I recently paid $150. for a perfect dash pad for my 76'. Depending on what it had for wheels and covers, some of them are pulling good money..

What does it have for seats??

Man that car is ROUGH! The seats are junky bench with cloth. The interior was TRASHED when I got the car, the right door glass is busted out and had been for a while.

The engine, tranny, kmember and every thing associated under the hood is coming out, and I'm using most all that, plus the bigger front brakes and bigger rear brakes and a buddy is getting the rear sway bar for a 71 RoadRunner. The body is pretty beat up the hood hinges are busted and the trunklid is trash.
The car will be leaving quick as soon as I get decent enough weather to take it apart, I need that particular place for a 66 Charger parts car that is a lot more important than that Cordoba. I don't really have a place to store just bits and pieces from this thing.

Steve P. · July 09, 2007, 09:07:06 PM

A HOT ROD TRUCK trick is to use the "K" member from these cars as they have everything needed. Steering, all suspension, brakes, shocks, sway bar... They chop out the old leaf spring front ends with their lousy steering, axle and brakes and turn it into a fully adjustable, nice riding truck..

pettyfan43 · July 09, 2007, 09:50:44 PM

I'm using it to big block my 73 Charger S/E. Everything's a bolt-in. Easiest way to get a 73 up B-Body big block ready.

Magnumcharger · July 09, 2007, 10:38:04 PM

Quote from: Steve P. on July 09, 2007, 09:07:06 PM
A HOT ROD TRUCK trick is to use the "K" member from these cars as they have everything needed. Steering, all suspension, brakes, shocks, sway bar... They chop out the old leaf spring front ends with their lousy steering, axle and brakes and turn it into a fully adjustable, nice riding truck..

I did exactly that. I was building a shorty 1970 D-100 Hot Rod pickup, and installed a complete Volare front clip under it.
I had done this before on a '58 Chevy Apache pickup with great results.
But I noticed after installing the same clip on the Dodge it was just a bit too narrow.
So I bought a '77 Cordoba and got yet another frame for the D-100.
The Cordoba clip practically fell right into place on the old Dodge. And gave me excellent ride height adjustability, along with big ass disc brakes! I mounted the K member using the rubber isolators and brackets welded to the frame.
I also used the tilt column, and the 4bbl 360/automatic on the truck.
All for only $50.00!!

Ghoste · July 09, 2007, 11:04:43 PM

Quote from: Steve P. on July 09, 2007, 12:51:53 PM
Here's a quick one off the top of my head. Marlin and Charger..

So which came first then? Here's a pic of a clay styling model from 1963.

Steve P. · July 09, 2007, 11:38:52 PM

I don't know who started modeling what first, but the Marlin was out in 65'.. The Charger was out in 65 also, but was made from a Dart.

If I can get this to work,, A 1964' CHARGER...

Ghoste · July 10, 2007, 12:00:52 AM

Actually, that concept car was built off a Polara.

There was a Dart model out in 65 that had an engine option called Charger 273 and that has generated some confusion.
I'm sure they were all looking over one another's shoulder and as you said, they were all bagging ideas off each other. I hear people telling me that Dodge ripped off AMC when the facts aren't quite so clear.

Steve P. · July 10, 2007, 12:10:55 AM

There was a 1965 Dart produced with the "Charger 273" name. 180 were made at the factory, and 300 kits were available to be dealer-installed. It was based on a Dart GT hardtop or convertible; all were yellow with a black top and interior, with the 273, 13X6 Cragar mag wheels, and Charger emblems.

I have pics. of a 65' rag top at the 05' Mopars At The Strip show. It was a lightly restored factory car.

If anyone would like to see them or post them send me your email and I'll forward them to you. I tried to post them but my Kodak sh00t doesn't want me to.. Haha.. Sometimes it works and sometimes not..

Lowprofile · July 10, 2007, 04:24:52 PM

Wildcat seems to have a few Magnums and Cordoba's for sale......

http://www.wildcatmopars.com/projectcar.asp?id=20

http://www.wildcatmopars.com/projectcar.asp?id=131

http://www.wildcatmopars.com/projectcar.asp?id=115

Argos_Chargers · July 10, 2007, 08:04:18 PM

My Sunroof car is not a GT. It came with the fender flares (optional) as well as the sunroof, power windows, leather and a tow package. i nulked the tow package because it was dragging going in and out of my driveway, but th erest is all there.

Is someone looking for '76 Cordoba parts?

I have a perfect set of butterscotch doors, fenders and a hood. Nic ebumpers. Tail lights and a pretty good fiberglass nose. If you are anywhere near the northwest or are willing to pay shipping, let me know!!

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