My first charger

[mustanghater]

http://www.autorevolution.com/dealers1/lucasmoparsnet/inventory.cfm?type2=Mopars&rtype=car
I'm calling about it next week.Does any one know if they sell nice cars? I'm going to see if they will take $7000 for it.My dad said he'll buy it if I buy the parts for it and do "some" work.

[andy74]

can you drive yet? also i like that satellite,3rd gens kick ass

[Blown70]

U looking at that 70?   Now you are for a fixer-uper?   Funds or what.   All I can say I the guy that has the 70 on here for sale would be much better.   I think lucas is better and does not mis-represent the  items they have, but I personally do not see them letting the car go for 7,000   But if you get it for that GREAT.

[69bananabeast]

why does it have green interior 

[mustanghater]

I thinking of changing that to black, painting the body Alpine white,and putting a black top on it. add some performance moda and I got one nice looking charger.If I can buy the parts, I can have the local voed install them for free.

[OldGuy]

Do you know anyone close by or is there someone on the board that is near the location that could check it out in person for you - I would go that route first.  Looks like there is some serious rust in the floor boards.  You can see the grass through the driver's side.  Looks like the front valance and trunk has some rust.  Best to look these things over in person before buying and being disappointed when it arrives.

[mustanghater]

I'll look into that.

[Plumcrazy]

Do you know anyone close by or is there someone on the board that is near the location that could check it out in person for you - I would go that route first.   Looks like there is some serious rust in the floor boards.   You can see the grass through the driver's side.   Looks like the front valance and trunk has some rust.   Best to look these things over in person before buying and being disappointed when it arrives.

I highly agree.  Spend what you have to and have someone who knows cars look at it in person.
Good luck

[cudaken]

 If your Dad is ready to buy and will spend around $7000 to $8000 I will make a few call's for you. Where do you live anyway, I live in St. Louis. I am guessing you are wanting a 68 to 70, or just a 70?

Hope you get it, keep you busy and not on line as much!


                                 Ken

[Nupe]

NEVER buy a car sight unseen unless it is dirt cheap.

These dealers love the people who buy from far away because it gives the dealer a better chance of ripping the buyer off.   I have no idea who this dealer is, but I've never met one who wasn't a scammer.  

[MoparYoungGun]

Do you know anyone close by or is there someone on the board that is near the location that could check it out in person for you - I would go that route first.   Looks like there is some serious rust in the floor boards.   You can see the grass through the driver's side.   Looks like the front valance and trunk has some rust.   Best to look these things over in person before buying and being disappointed when it arrives.

. I will NEVER buy a car unless it is either checked out by myself, or someone I trust. Good luck Hater !

[Silver R/T]

wow lots of hemi cudas

[THE CHARGER PUNK]

good deal #'s match and its a 500 model i say go for it-MATT

[CB]

Hey!!!!
I followed that car when it sold on ebay!
He paid around 5K for it. I swear it is the same car.
He has it for months now because it is high priced. I'd say 6K tops.

[BigBlockSam]

i think i remember that car from ebay. never buy a car site unseen. go look at it or have somebody look at it for you. $7000 not bad for that car, depends on what works and what doesn't. Rene

[Spartan]

Definitely find somone to look it over.  If you have a project car, make sure it is worth restoring or you can get it for a price that will allow you to sink some money into it upfront.  I have seen my dad spend $10-15k (at least that is what he is admitting to) to turn his "parts car" 67 Charger with a 318 into a crown jewel with a 440.  I have not seen the car since it was in primer but it was smokin' in the pictures I saw.  You need one of 2 things, time or money (or a balance of the 2).  Its a great project to tackle with your dad and is allot of work. 

I am not sure how young you are but I was 17 when I got the 69 (same one in the avitar).  I drove a 67 when I was 16.  My dad and I worked on both, and still own both 23 years later (and added one more last year).  My 1st job supported my charger habit.  22 years later I am still spending money on her, its just the cost of the stuff has gone up.

Good luck if its what you want, I wish you the same experience I have had with mine over the years.  But remember, they don't attract girls.  Only thing my car ever attracted was gear-heads, lol.  I did chase down pletty of girls in her though. 

[DarkAngel0816]

But hey!  AS a girl and a 1970  Dodge Charger owner...I can at least say from my experience...my car attracts attention my way!

[Charger_Fan]

But hey!  AS a girl and a 1970  Dodge Charger owner...I can at least say from my experience...my car attracts attention my way!

Yep, it's kind of an extra bonus..."hey guys look, a '70 Charger!...& it's a girl driving!"

Good luck, 'Hater. Hopefully it works out for ya.  Make sure you have someone check it out for you first.

[CB]

I wanted that car really bad. I contacted the seller during the auction to confirm the description and trying to make an appointment to send someone over to check it out.
Because the auction would end to early, there was no time left. Plus there was something really wrong about it, besides body work (read: mechanical hi-$$$ repair) I walked away. It went for $5000 or so (give or take a few hundreds but never more then $5500)

After the auction I saw LucasMopar wont it, they put it on their site, first without price tag (''call for price'') later they put on the tag.
Everybody needs to make a living but adding +$ 3000 was a bid over the top for me. End of story, end of my dream of getting a 70 '500' project.

I must say this experience thought me that Chargers can be bought 'inexpensive' on Ebay and can be sold top dollar afterwards.

I really do hope you find a good Charger soon, Mustanghater, but keep your eyes open... for the sharks.


UPDATE: ITS BACK ON EBAY
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-charger-500-matching-383_W0QQitemZ4579601678QQcategoryZ6199QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[mustanghater]

were going to wait a few days and then bid on it.

[Ghoste]

Well, best of luck.  You're not lacking for enthusiasm I sure have to give you that.

[BigBlockSam]

i don't think thats the same car. is it?

[BigBlockSam]

yea thats the same car. look at the pictures on ebay, the car has no gas cap and in the lucas pictures it does. that car on ebay is only worth about $5000 at most. Rene

[CB]

that car on ebay is only worth about $5000 at most. Rene

[mustanghater]

I'd install an Interior and drive it around like that till it gets painted next year in shop class.I was talking to a friend of mine who's,a mopar guy, in that class this year and he said they got 5 newer mopar color paint cans: 2 panther pink ,1 petty blueish color,1 curious yellow,and 1 forest green can. the teacher is a mopar fanatic.He's got a panther pink 70 charger. our school has a great painting department and buy paint on a daily basis.My friend said He'll grab them for me if we buy this car.Can some one list some reason why its a good Idea to buy this car and that its a good deal.

[Stormhammer]

dude - for THAT price I can guarantee you I know of a guy ( who is an avid member of this board ) who can sell you one that wont need much work and will drive - at least in good enough condition that you can title and register it and drive it

[mustanghater]

you still got it I thought you sold it.I'll think about it.But how could I replace the front seat?I'll look into that.

[Stormhammer]

nto me you doofus - anyways I ran a quick search on www.cctol.com

http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/3/9/80667939.htm

http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/8/9/80784589.htm

1969 DODGE CHARGER, very nice, resto project, complete body, no mtr/tranny, very solid, $7500 /obo; 507-334-8608 FARIBAULT(507) 334-8608

1968 DODGE CHARGER, 440 w/727 transmission, 355 rear, project car, custom street or strip, 1 piece, tilt front end, lots of stock, custom and hypo parts, all or part, $5000 and up, 561-744-0812.(561) 744-0812

[mustanghater]

canal folton,OH! I saw that car in auto trader It looks better in color then in B/W
the second one is to far away

[Stormhammer]

1970 dodge charger R/T Number match 440.Needs full restore.Needs front floor pans and trunk pan.Have new trunk floor that goes with car.Red with black top and interior buckets console automatic car Frame looks good as well as the firewall and inner fenders.Quarters need small repair on each side.Real R/T with numbers matching motor not sure about the trans yet.Thanks for the add $9500.00 sas440@aol.com or call 765-457-8902 Scott

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/upload2/2031700-Charger70RTe.jpg



also check out moparts under B-bodies
http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=2028141&an=0&page=0#2028141


by the way what state or region to the US are you in?

[mustanghater]

for some reason I've never looked in the moparts for sale section.

[mustanghater]

here's another charger I found
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966-Dodge-Charger-Rare-barn-find-66-564-true-miles_W0QQitemZ4579235304QQcategoryZ6199QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

[BigBlockSam]

you should ask him why the motor don't run. it can cost you alot of money to get it to drive, motor, trans, fuel system. it looks like them tank might be missing, brakes and who knows what else. could be alot of money just to get it to drive. if it was   an easy fix   they would have done it them selfs.   Rene

[mustanghater]

sorry storm I live in ohio northeast.

[mustanghater]

the motor doesn't run

[Ghoste]

Well then, getting it going would be a useful way to spend your time.  Not to mention enjoying an educational, life affirming experience.

[BigBlockSam]

i asked him these questions


hi
why does the motor not run? whats the problem? does it have brakes? i see it is missing the gas cap and ring. is there a problem with the gas tank and lines? thanks

here's his answer

i purchased the car the way it is,except for some body work. as stated in the ad. If I were to get it running in first class condition and painted it would sell for 25,000. thanks
 
even if you trailer it home you have to roll it . so you'll know if the brakes work. i think he's hiding something.  if you win the bid don't send any money. go there with money in hand and look at the car. Rene

[Ghoste]

I love it when guys use lines like "if I got it running and painted it it would be worth X".  Yep, you're right and if I pay you what it's worth right now and find a million dolllars in the trunk, then it'll be worth a million plus 500 dollars.

[CB]

I love it when guys use lines like "if I got it running and painted it it would be worth X".   Yep, you're right and if I pay you what it's worth right now and find a million dolllars in the trunk, then it'll be worth a million plus 500 dollars.

yep, that's the way it goes... They all think it's cheap to fix rusted floors/frames. Jeez 

[3XBlack73SE]

Listen MH, unless you have a decent job and a LOT of time on your hands, I recommend not to get a Charger for your first car. A month after you get in you will get sick of paying $50+ a week in gas. And trust me you will. I'm glad the charger isnt my daily driver because it gets 8 mpg. And in the first post you said you were looking to mod it? Haha, good luck with that money. If you want to mod your first car, get a Neon for 2000, mod it, get 25+ mpg and then get a 6000 dollar charger for fun.

[3XBlack73SE]

I was gonna say get a 5.0 mustang but that's an obvious one.. For your first car do you absolutely have to get an old V8 car? A late 80's-Early 90's Camaro or Trans Am would be a nice one, but insurance would be a lot. I also wouldn't reccomend an old mopar for a daily car because your in Ohio... need I say Rust/Snow/Salt? That brings me back to the FWD car for a daily beater/winter car.

Fix the Charger up in the winter.

Alex

[dodgecharger-fan]

That looks like daylight coming through the floor there. I don't think you'd be able to shine it up and run it until you get time to paint it. At least I don't think it would pass a safety check for plates.

[mustanghater]

on ebay it comes with new floor pans that need installed