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CHRGR SE's 1973 Charger SE restoration thread

Started by CHRGR SE, July 12, 2008, 02:01:44 PM

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CHRGR SE

July 12, 2008, 02:01:44 PM
The day it left for the shop, 8/29/07:























Under construction 1973 Charger SE/RT resto-mod.

CHRGR SE

#1
July 12, 2008, 02:38:58 PM
Disassembly, 5/10/08:




Under construction 1973 Charger SE/RT resto-mod.

CHRGR SE

#2
July 12, 2008, 02:56:32 PM
The Donor cars and parts:

Left front fender from Wildcat:




Power bulge hood from Stephens:




Right fender from Turner's:






Under construction 1973 Charger SE/RT resto-mod.

CHRGR SE

#3
July 12, 2008, 03:02:56 PM
Back from blasting and primer, 7/08/08:



Under construction 1973 Charger SE/RT resto-mod.

ChargerSG

#4
July 12, 2008, 03:34:22 PM
Looks like its getting the Tlc that she need, keep the good work up :cheers:
Looking for 383 Magnum #0B196875 and 0B115166

tan top

#6
July 12, 2008, 04:35:50 PM
good start getting it blasted ...... whats the plan return it to stockish  or ...  :popcrn: :scratchchin:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

Charged

#7
July 12, 2008, 04:39:38 PM
Due to all the pictures, this is an excellent reference thread for those of us that "thought" we would remember where shit went and where shit goes when it comes time to put it all back together.  LOL

Paul G

#8
July 12, 2008, 04:49:21 PM
:2thumbs:
You will be so glad you did this one day. Sometimes at car shows people will display a picture book of the restoration process in chronological order. It is really neat to see the before, during, and after process.
1972 Charger Topper Special, 360ci, 46RH OD trans, 8 3/4 sure grip with 3.91 gear, 14.93@92 mph.
1973 Charger Rallye, 4 speed, muscle rat. Whatever engine right now?

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Dans 68

#9
July 12, 2008, 05:16:25 PM
Wow! I had to check to see if mine was still here! Almost a twin. Thanks for the photos and what I'm sure to be a great thread!

Dan
1973 SE 400 727  1 of 19,645                                        1968 383 4bbl 4spds  2 of 259

konigcharger

#10
July 12, 2008, 05:25:27 PM
Quote from: Charged on July 12, 2008, 04:39:38 PM
Due to all the pictures, this is an excellent reference thread for those of us that "thought" we would remember where shit went and where shit goes when it comes time to put it all back together.  LOL

so true, so very true..
:cheers:

car looks pretty rust free nice  :2thumbs:

If you have no vision or creative spirit, you can always fall back on the way the factory did it.

BMOTOXSTAR

#11
July 12, 2008, 05:57:55 PM
 :o :cheers:
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06' Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4X4 HEMI
15' Dodge Dart 2.7 SXT

ViperRedCharger

#12
July 12, 2008, 08:08:18 PM
Nice Start.  Keep it going.

CHRGR SE

#13
July 12, 2008, 11:02:56 PM
Quote from: tan top on July 12, 2008, 04:35:50 PM
good start getting it blasted ...... whats the plan return it to stockish  or ...  :popcrn: :scratchchin:

or ...  :popcrn: :scratchchin:

You'll see...  :D

I'll be posting every detail as the car reconstructs. The bodyshop manager is excited to be doing the project as it is so different from the typical resale-red camaro and will be such a sleeper. The car belonged to my grandparents. It will retain the opera windows, original paint color, and sport a new black vinyl top. There will be many changes, some subtle, some very different.  :D



Under construction 1973 Charger SE/RT resto-mod.

tan top

#14
July 13, 2008, 02:00:06 PM
Quote from: CHRGR SE on July 12, 2008, 11:02:56 PM
Quote from: tan top on July 12, 2008, 04:35:50 PM
good start getting it blasted ...... whats the plan return it to stockish  or ...  :popcrn: :scratchchin:

or ...  :popcrn: :scratchchin:

You'll see...  :D

I'll be posting every detail as the car reconstructs. The bodyshop manager is excited to be doing the project as it is so different from the typical resale-red camaro and will be such a sleeper. The car belonged to my grandparents. It will retain the opera windows, original paint color, and sport a new black vinyl top. There will be many changes, some subtle, some very different.  :D





       :popcrn:     ................ :2thumbs:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

hutch

#15
July 13, 2008, 08:24:50 PM
 :popcrn:

great work, more phots please.
In the words of Colonel Sanders,,,   "I'm too drunk,,, to taste this chicken"

CHRGR SE

#16
August 16, 2008, 01:53:29 AM
AMD trunk floor standing by and front mods shaping up, 8/15/08:


Under construction 1973 Charger SE/RT resto-mod.

KMPX2

#17
August 16, 2008, 07:47:06 AM
 :RedXShoot:  man I hate my work computer

WingCharger

#18
August 16, 2008, 07:56:05 AM
Oh man! Just noticed the B-Pillar! :o

Do they make patch panels fo that area? Your car sounds like it is going to be awesome!

CHRGR SE

#19
August 16, 2008, 11:37:44 AM
Quote from: WingCharger on August 16, 2008, 07:56:05 AM
Oh man! Just noticed the B-Pillar! :o

Do they make patch panels fo that area? Your car sounds like it is going to be awesome!

:smilielol: The only new patch on this car will be the rt. trunk floor section. No others except for the rear valance are being made currrently. It is being repaired with used replacements (R/T hood, trunk, R/T rear valance, both fenders, rt qtr, pieces of left qtr, rt. trunk drop, rt door) or fabrication pieces. The rt door and qtrs are being done as we speak.  :icon_smile_big: My grandparents owned the car, hence the insanity of restoring this particular car.
Under construction 1973 Charger SE/RT resto-mod.

skip68

#20
August 16, 2008, 11:51:49 AM
 :2thumbs:  That's the way to do it.  :yesnod:  :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
skip68, A.K.A. Chuck \ 68 Charger 440 auto\ 67 Camaro RS (no 440)       FRANKS & BEANS !!!

FLG

#21
August 16, 2008, 12:41:23 PM
Looking good.

Both sides of my B pillar are bubbling because of rust  :rotz: But you can give em a good hit and it still feels solid underneath so when i start the resto looks like im just going to have to cross my fingers.

BTW, Tabco makes new quarter panels....dont know how they fit though

CHRGR SE

#22
August 16, 2008, 01:33:15 PM
Quote from: FLG on August 16, 2008, 12:41:23 PM
Looking good.

Both sides of my B pillar are bubbling because of rust  :rotz: But you can give em a good hit and it still feels solid underneath so when i start the resto looks like im just going to have to cross my fingers.

BTW, Tabco makes new quarter panels....dont know how they fit though

Thanks for the info. I'll have to see what the gauge is and if the body guy needs one for patches.
Under construction 1973 Charger SE/RT resto-mod.

CHRGR SE

#23
August 26, 2008, 04:05:36 PM
Awaiting the replacement door and more progress, 8/26/08:







Under construction 1973 Charger SE/RT resto-mod.

FLG

#24
August 26, 2008, 07:13:21 PM
Looking good.

Can you post up where you order (ed) the replacement parts your going to install and how they fit? Would be good for future reference when us 3rd gen guys are looking for replacement panels.
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