I'm 17 and I just got my first project car, a 72' Charger. What do you think?

[shaner33]

I just recently got a 72' charger that I am getting ready to restore.  I have some idea of what I want to do to her, but I would love to hear some suggestions from some other Charger fans.

[twilt]

    i love it. looks like a real solid project car.  The flat black rattle can paint job makes the car look virtually identical to one of my 72`s   

[Charger_Fan]

I agree, it looks like a great car!
Is the rest of the interior in the same shape as that back seat shot?

Looks like you'll need a heater core if you plan on driving in the winter.

[andy74]

good start,keep at it!and welcome aboard

[mustanghater]

nice project.

[Ghoste]

It's good to see teenagers into these cars.  Don't get frustrated and get rid if it now that you have one.  Stay focused and work on one part at a time.

[ramit]

Looks like a great car to start with.  Do you have more pics of the interior?  It is pretty cool to see a 17 year old in to these cars, all of the teens here are driving ricers.

[NHCharger]

Looks like a great starting point. 3rd gens are my favorite. You have very good taste in Chargers
Interior looks pretty sweet. Have you checked for rust or any mechanical problems yet?

As far as suggestions on what to do.
DON'T DO THIS

[69charger2002]

yep, i also think you did real good. car looks great. let us know what you decide, and as always post pics as you go
trav
by the way it is GREAT to see more and more 17 year odl types into chargers. i love it

[Lowprofile]

Congrats!  Nice ride. Good luck with it

[DFS68_Charger]

Nice 

I had  a small block 72 Charger some time ago.
Wish I still had her.

Good luck with the project.

DFS

[Khyron]

Happy 17th birthday and great choice for a first project car!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree with the above statements, stay focus, spend money, and when you get aggravated with something... just walk away and come back when your head cools off.

that’s the only advice I can give that’s worth a poopie

[TheGhost]

Seats looks perfect!

[Khyron]

Seats looks perfect!

stop looking at his seat 

[TheGhost]

Seriously, though, I wish my seats were HALF that nice.

[Brock Samson]

looks like a great starting point, post the fender tag and any other details ya got,.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 

[Nupe]

Nice score!   Is it an SE???   Always like those tail lights... kinda look like a Challenger's tails.  

What are the options?   Was it an AC car judging from the extra holes by the heater core???

[MoparYoungGun]

Congrats , looks like a great project! Welcome abord !

[BigBlackDodge]

Schweet!

.............and my favorite color too.................flat black!

BBD

[TruckDriver]

It's good to see teenagers into these cars.   Don't get frustrated and get rid if it now that you have one.   Stay focused and work on one part at a time.

Don't be afraid to ask any questions even if they sound stupid. I thought I knew a lot about Chargers til I joined here. I learned you never know it all. AND, don't do a rush job. Quality takes time, even if it's longer then you might want

[shaner33]

When I put the Vin Number into a Decoder i got off the internet, it registered as a 2 door coupe, but it has the hideway lights.  Also the previous owner put the Rallye dash in it as well.  Those are Rallye wheels on it also.  Originally it did have factory AC but it is obviously missing right now.  The front interior isn't in quite as good condition as the back, but not horrible.  Has far as rust goes, it has a little bit like any older car does, unless you are extremely lucky.

[Brock Samson]

Did ya' see this pic from the thread on Pg. two (now)?... TTs on a 72?.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3736.0;id=6258;image


?  ?i think that's about as nice a shot of a 3rd Gen. I've ever seen...
? What color was yours, and what do ya want it to be?.. ?

[1968 Charger B5]

yea looks like a great starting point, hey man feel great for ya, when i was 16 and was jsut getting my license my father got a 75 monaco for me with the 360 in it, it was sick, i only sold it to get my now duster......careful though friend dodge fever is really a serious disease......lol    heres a pic of  a third gen i love

[41husk]

congratulations! and good luck with the car.

[Mopar440+6]

That is a great project car!    I wish my Charger was in that nice of shape! Im only 19 so Im not all that far ahead of you. Its great to see more young guys getting into classic Mopars (especially Chargers ). The only advice I can give you is NEVER get discouraged and get on here as much as possible. Ask lots of questions and read the tech archives till you feel like your eyes are going to fall out. Good luck and keep us updated!

[dodgecharger-fan]

Re: I'm 17 and I just got my first project car, a 72' Charger. What do you think?

I think you're a lucky 17 year old!!!

Looks like a good start there. If the mechanicals are all good, I'd start with the little things that will make it nice to drive - carpet, seat covers up front ? (even if it's just some generic slip-on covers for now.), that kind of stuff...

It looks like you've got a perfect candidate for a drive it while you restore it project.

Fix the rust issues as best you can and cover everything back up with primer and flat black as you go along.

Then, you can build up your stash of parts for the big restoration - meaning when you're ready for paint, be ready to do all of the other things that you want to do while it's torn down for painting - chrome the bumpers if you want/need it, polish trim, repair/replace emblems, light lenses, have the engine checked top to bottom while it's out of the car, repair/update it as requiree/desired etc..

In your case, it doesn't look like it HAS to happen all at once, but sit and think about it (and ask here) and you'll find that there will be some things that are just easier to do when stuff is already off of the car.

Of course, all of this really depends on how far you want to take the restoration. To figure that out you need to ask yourself what the car is for and what it deserves. It sounds like you want to drive it, so a nut and bolt 100 point resto would be silly unless the car is something really special in realation to other MOPARs out there. From what you've said, it's already been changed up a bit by previous owners, so that gives you full license to do whatever you want with it - just don't do this:

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[cudaken]

 What was the factory color? Floor pans look Hemi Orange in the PIC's. By the way, good score and it does have floor pan's! My self, with the interior being the strong point I would start there. Got to live the ralley dash.

                                Cuda Ken

[Stormhammer]

Straight Up


you started out RIGHT - I was 16 when I got my '72 ( I'm 18 now ) but it needed and still needs body work... lol its hard to find the parts body wise 

I'm jealous 

[sandmbmx88]

Straight Up


you started out RIGHT - I was 16 when I got my '72 ( I'm 18 now ) but it needed and still needs body work... lol its hard to find the parts body wise  

I'm jealous  

I 2nd that I was 16 when i got my 73. I wish i wouldve started with a car that was a little further along.  Im 18 now and i have a shed full of old parts.

[RD]

nice car to start with, really nice.  NUPE - not an SE, look at the taillights, they are argent painted not chrome.

love the white interior, but the steering wheel being medium gold has thrown me off a little.

the charger script on the deck lid is kinda weird.  can you take a pic of the fender mounted signal indicators?  just curious.

if you have any questions, feel free to ask, there are alot of 3rd gen nutz on this board like me.

good show!

[Silver R/T]

nice project, would look nice red with black