Buying another Charger ? ? ? ? ? ?

[skip68]

  Is it just me,  or do others feel the same ?       Once you got your car running and driving and close to done do you start thinking about getting another one ?     Since most of you know my wife is on here all the time so I will prepare to do battle.    This is only a thought I've been having lately.  I'm giving my car to my son but the problem is I'm afraid my son will want it before I'm done with it.  Soooo, if I can get another one for him then I can keep mine until I die.  It makes perfect sense to me.  He is 11yrs now and by the time he'll be driving or in his 20s these cars will be to expensive for him to get.   What do you guy's think ?   Any other fathers in the same boat as me? ? ?   Chuck...............

[Ghoste]

Absolutely 110%!  I think about it all the time. 

[bull]

I sure hope not. Not for a while anyway.

Actually, I wouldn't mind getting a '67-'69 Barracuda.

[GTX]

I've got two cars and a bus on my project list and I'm really drooling to get a Pantera!
I may decide to sell the GTX and get a Pantera in a year or two unless I can put the bug to rest.

[Shakey]

I have yet to drive my Charger but realize that restoring it is more fun than driving it, which is why I have already started laying the groundwork at home for my next restoration, a '70 Roadrunner.   

[BMOTOXSTAR]

Hell yeah', I agree. I am always thinking of that other Charger I want. Plus when you see a good deal you can't let it go, then if you do the flippers get it.

[NHCharger]

I have yet to drive my Charger but realize that restoring it is more fun than driving it,

Mike, if you haven't driven it yet how can you make that comparison?
I have found it to be 50/50 for me.

[bull]

I have yet to drive my Charger but realize that restoring it is more fun than driving it, which is why I have already started laying the groundwork at home for my next restoration, a '70 Roadrunner.   

I'm totally the opposite. I think restoring it sux big time and all I can think about is driving it. I wish I had just bought one that was finished.

[Steve P.]

You still can buddy... Plenty of people would be interested in your machine.. 

[bull]

I know but I'm not a quitter. I've come this far...

[Back N Black]

I have yet to drive my Charger but realize that restoring it is more fun than driving it, which is why I have already started laying the groundwork at home for my next restoration, a '70 Roadrunner.   

Hey Shakey,
Me too!, I have a 70 Road Runner lined up when this one is done. But not going to buy it until this one is on the road, not sure when that will happen . Its ok because the Roadrunner is tucked alway in a safe place. 

[Daytona R/T SE]

I really don't think about buying them anymore (unless some killer deal comes along ) Because I've got a lifetime's worth of "Future" project cars stashed away. Once I'm done with my Daytona clone, I've still got these projects to get around to...

'69 Charger 383/auto
'68 Charger 318/auto
 2 '72 Chargers both 318's
'70 Charger 500/SE  I'm REALLY going to have to be bored/desperate to fix this heap
'65 Sport Fury Convertible... I should probably give up on this one
'72 Imperial Le Baron-doesn't need a whole lot...HUGE cruiser

[viper r/t]

Since we completed mine, I'm actually contemplating on selling it to fund another

[Steve P.]

I'm just itchin to fire mine up.... 

[PocketThunder]

I spend 5 years of good bar time from age 19~24 restoring a 55 Chevy, i should have been out chasing the muff around but oh well, those days are long gone, anyways, i get it done and the first thing i thought of was, how much can i get for this thing before i drive it and get a scratch in the paint.    I decide to drive the wheels off it for 5 years then trade it for my 69 C500. 

I buy a 68 and restore it for 2+ years and drive it for a year and now its for sale. 

I'm keeping the 69 C500 till i die, but i said that with the 55 also so there is always another car that comes up that you really want, kind of like a new woman..        

[Shakey]

I have yet to drive my Charger but realize that restoring it is more fun than driving it, which is why I have already started laying the groundwork at home for my next restoration, a '70 Roadrunner.   

Hey Shakey,
Me too!, I have a 70 Road Runner lined up when this one is done. But not going to buy it until this one is on the road, not sure when that will happen . Its ok because the Roadrunner is tucked alway in a safe place. 

The one I have my eye on is also safely tucked away in the Southern United States, waaaay off the beaten path.  Rust free 440-6 with a pistol grip 4 speed.   

[Steve P.]

Damn Shakey, Didn't I tell you I bought that 68' GTX??   

[Shakey]

I have yet to drive my Charger but realize that restoring it is more fun than driving it,

Mike, if you haven't driven it yet how can you make that comparison?
I have found it to be 50/50 for me.

Good point but I just know how much I've enjoyed my weekends over the past few years restoring all of the components for this car.  I kow I will enjoy driving it but this restoration will be difficult to top.

[69bronzeT5]

My Charger isnt even done yet and I'm already getting ideas for the next project

[A383Wing]

........Mrs. Wing & myself are almost dead in grave because the kids & grandkids want our cars.......

Bryan   

[dukeboy_318]

yes i think about buying another mopar or two or three, fiance says im obessed, am i, HECK YEAH

[NHCharger]

I have yet to drive my Charger but realize that restoring it is more fun than driving it,

Mike, if you haven't driven it yet how can you make that comparison?
I have found it to be 50/50 for me.

Good point but I just know how much I've enjoyed my weekends over the past few years restoring all of the components for this car.  I kow I will enjoy driving it but this restoration will be difficult to top.

A lot of it will depend on the company you keep when your cruising.
I was cruising with 5 buddies in September 06 and we got tangled up with a corvette club cruise. As we drove thru town hardly anyone looked at the vettes, when our Mopars rumbled thru we got a lot of  .
My wife and I were in a car show/parade at the Sandwich Fair last October, out of 60+ cars there were 4 Mopars. We stuck together and during the parade and as we passed by a group of people I heard one guy say, "man those Mopars are bad ass".
It's amazing the number of people that will come up to you and start reminiscing about their old car while your stopped for gas. My favorite is several years ago I was stopped at a red light and a kid (about 10 y.o.) came running up and asked if he could take a pic of my car, then asked me if I could duck so I wouldn't be in the pic.

Skip, didn't mean to hijack the thread. I have two Chargers. My thinking was at least one would be driveable while I was working on the other. Forgot all about double the maintenance, insurance, etc.

[rudyjrusa]

i am presently working on my 1974 charger and looking for a 1973 charger project - the kid could use a car - thats my excuse.

[JR]

If you can find one and can afford it go for it.  The only thing that sucks is having time and money to do a 2nd one. I have had my 68 RT for 7 years now and haven't really touched it. I keep saying "I'll do it as soon as I'm done with the other one".  I just spent 4 years doing a Texas car with good floors and a straight body. Now I have to do a rusty southern car. Ooohhh man this won't be so fun. But then again you can take everything you learned from the first one and apply it to the 2nd one to make it go smoother.

In which case, that would be always wear a welding mask, unless you want your entire face to shed like a snake after you burn it.

[BMOTOXSTAR]

I really don't think about buying them anymore (unless some killer deal comes along ) Because I've got a lifetime's worth of "Future" project cars stashed away. Once I'm done with my Daytona clone, I've still got these projects to get around to...

'69 Charger 383/auto
'68 Charger 318/auto
 2 '72 Chargers both 318's
'70 Charger 500/SE  I'm REALLY going to have to be bored/desperate to fix this heap
'65 Sport Fury Convertible... I should probably give up on this one
'72 Imperial Le Baron-doesn't need a whole lot...HUGE cruiser

If you ever decide to sell or tarde any of those 72 Chargers....

[Daytona R/T SE]

I really don't think about buying them anymore (unless some killer deal comes along ) Because I've got a lifetime's worth of "Future" project cars stashed away. Once I'm done with my Daytona clone, I've still got these projects to get around to...

'69 Charger 383/auto
'68 Charger 318/auto
 2 '72 Chargers both 318's
'70 Charger 500/SE  I'm REALLY going to have to be bored/desperate to fix this heap
'65 Sport Fury Convertible... I should probably give up on this one
'72 Imperial Le Baron-doesn't need a whole lot...HUGE cruiser

If you ever decide to sell or tarde any of those 72 Chargers....

Nope... Ain't gonna happen

[mally69]

i finished my 69 Charger R/T 2 years ago and i am currently  working on my 512 to be put into a 68 charger 

[greatwn73]

Gotta stop buying, my garage is full, neighbours garage is full ,brothers garage is full, one in the field and I had to put my wifes car in a temporary garage for the winter.

[mally69]

Gotta stop buying, my garage is full, neighbours garage is full ,brothers garage is full, one in the field and I had to put my wifes car in a temporary garage for the winter.

you could always fill my garage up 

[69bronzeT5]

You guys say you love restoring your car. Honestley, I'm sorta hating it right now . Probally because I cant really due anything. I dont have that much mechanical ability. One thing I excited for is reassembly and driving it

[skip68]

I think I know what I'm going to do now.      Shhhhhhhhhhhh.      Dead man walking.

[69bronzeT5]

For anybody who wants a cheap Mopar project...check this out!

http://nh.craigslist.org/car/522026004.html

[skip68]

I think I know what I'm going to do now.      Shhhhhhhhhhhh.      Dead man walking.

MRS.skip68

[69bronzeT5]

Whoever here that wants another '68 for cheap...here you go! http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/car/522791063.html. Needs some work though

[skip68]

I've seen that one but I'm, I mean my friend is looking for one that is in a little better condition.   Keep them coming Cody.    I bet someone here is really, REALLY interested.    Chuck.......

[Shakey]

Isn't there a section on this site dedicated to Cars for Sale?   

[skip68]

Shakey is right. ! ! !  I'll be looking in that section of which we don't speak.     SSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[dukeboy_318]

my future mrs says i cant have another one till my current one is done, better get to work fast huh?

[skip68]

Man,  Wive's are easier to get than Chargers are.  They are also harder to keep.    Chuck................

[Daytona R/T SE]

my future mrs says i cant have another one till my current one is done, better get to work fast huh?

If my future Mrs. had been giving me orders like that she'd be just another name on the long list of X's

[skip68]

Man, Wive's are easier to get than Chargers are. They are also harder to keep. Chuck................

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Oh yah, I forgot to add that the cars age better than the women do.  You still get that great feeling when you drive your car, even after 40 years. How about the wife?  

[General_01]

I have found it very difficult to keep two cars. I am like bull. I like driving them way more than I like working on them. My wife and I have three cars:'79 Vette, '71 Charger Superbee, and '69 Charger. Finding the money to keep all the cars moving with two kids is near impossible. The Bee was driven regularly until I got the '69 in 2001. The last year I bought tabs for it was 2003. Now it just sits out back because I dumped some money as well as the motor from the '71 into the '69. Now it sits until I can get the money together to rebuild the motor in it and get a new paint job. Very hard to do with kids, home, other cars, etc..  Right now I am contemplating selling the '69 in the spring and using the funds to get the '71 going and calling it even. Just my opinion, but every persons lifestyle, income, and whatnot is different from the next. If you can do it and you want to do it, then go for it.

[chargerman68]

Absolutely 110%!  I think about it all the time. 

i agree  cant wait to get something else

be boried since bumblebee was finshed....

[skip68]

Well I've got 3 that I've found that would fit the bill.  2 68's and a 69.  I just need to get a plan off attack and a time together.  I wish I could afford all three.   

[BigBlockSam]

Is it just me,   or do others feel the same ?       Once you got your car running and driving and close to done do you start thinking about getting another one ?

  me too . it's a sickness