1976 Charger SE

[Lizey]

ive got a question
i just aquired an "eggshell white" 360 c.i. 76 charger se...

it ran when parked 11 years ago
its out of las vegas..brought here to michigan 14 years ago..
minimal rust..

ill upload pictures later but is it worth restoring?
i want to make it my first car (im 15) but im not sure if these are worth anything

[captnsim]

If you like it, Yes...From a value stand point, No 

[TruckDriver]

If you like it, Yes...From a value stand point, No 

[dodgecharger-fan]

To the right person, it's worth something, but the 4th generation Chargers are not worth the big bucks.... yet. (ya never know)

But if you like it and you can get it in good running condition and keep it nice while driving it, go for it!

[WingCharger]

Fourth gens are basically third gens with different sheetmetal. Most drivetrain parts interchange. I think fourth gens actually look pretty cool (nowhere near a second gen though), and for your first car, it sounds really good. I'm 14, and I want to own a Charger one day.

360's can make good horsepower when built right.

[RD]

go for it! i think its awesome you are interested in older mopar.  cant wait to the see the pics.  welcome to the site.

[Nacho-RT74]

I think they are one of the best looking car on its class of those years... I think preffer that one over a Tbird, or Monte Carlo, or Fairlane/Torino.

however those years Tbirds are really nice too, nice equipped and everything.

and egshell white is a nice color for those... what color is the interior ? Burgundy? Blue ? Black, White ?... Burgundy is one of the best to match with that exterior I think

[Nacho-RT74]

AND STILL IS A 2 DOORS CAR

[Ghoste]

Forget the value and restore it for the love of it.  They were great cars in their own right and deserve some respect for that.  I wouldn't lavish it with a 100,000 dollar resto unless you are Bill Gates but I certainly advocate giving it another lease on life.

[Back N Black]

I like em. My friend had one back in the day (Daytona) it was dark grey with black billboards.Very nice car. I say restore it.

[Nacho-RT74]

about that body style, My votes are more for a Magnum with T top

I think this is a member's magnum, owner of a green survivor 73 SE



THIS CAR IS HOT!!!!

Dunno about the diffs between models ( XE, GT or whatever, but as far is T top, is HOT )

[Lizey]

I think they are one of the best looking car on its class of those years... I think preffer that one over a Tbird, or Monte Carlo, or Fairlane/Torino.

however those years Tbirds are really nice too, nice equipped and everything.

and egshell white is a nice color for those... what color is the interior ? Burgundy? Blue ? Black, White ?... Burgundy is one of the best to match with that exterior I think

i couldnt tell you it has white seats up front the backs ripped out...headliner/door panels are gone too
so i assume the interior was white

the old lady (my aunt haha) who i got it from stuck these big cragars and duals on it too
my mechanical knowledge is limited but would it sound good with duals?
i havent heard it run yet (its in the shed not getting it until spring) but im curious
and should i bring it back to stock or hot rod it?
before this all ive owned is a '87 Daytona and a '96 Jetta (both field cars) so idk anything about classics (if you can call it that)

[WingCharger]

I think they are one of the best looking car on its class of those years... I think preffer that one over a Tbird, or Monte Carlo, or Fairlane/Torino.

however those years Tbirds are really nice too, nice equipped and everything.

and egshell white is a nice color for those... what color is the interior ? Burgundy? Blue ? Black, White ?... Burgundy is one of the best to match with that exterior I think

i couldnt tell you it has white seats up front the backs ripped out...headliner/door panels are gone too
so i assume the interior was white

the old lady (my aunt haha) who i got it from stuck these big cragars and duals on it too
my mechanical knowledge is limited but would it sound good with duals?
i havent heard it run yet (its in the shed not getting it until spring) but im curious
and should i bring it back to stock or hot rod it?
before this all ive owned is a '87 Daytona and a '96 Jetta (both field cars) so idk anything about classics (if you can call it that)

Parts to bring it back to original are rare and expensive. There would really be no monetary value to going stock, and the car wouldn't be as fun.
Almost all cars sound good with duals.
Also, welcome to the site. Hope you hang around so we can see your car.

Here is a 360 engine build by MoPar Muscle Magazine!
http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/techarticles/engine/mopp_0007_chrysler_360_engine/index.html

[Lizey]

I think they are one of the best looking car on its class of those years... I think preffer that one over a Tbird, or Monte Carlo, or Fairlane/Torino.

however those years Tbirds are really nice too, nice equipped and everything.

and egshell white is a nice color for those... what color is the interior ? Burgundy? Blue ? Black, White ?... Burgundy is one of the best to match with that exterior I think

i couldnt tell you it has white seats up front the backs ripped out...headliner/door panels are gone too
so i assume the interior was white

the old lady (my aunt haha) who i got it from stuck these big cragars and duals on it too
my mechanical knowledge is limited but would it sound good with duals?
i havent heard it run yet (its in the shed not getting it until spring) but im curious
and should i bring it back to stock or hot rod it?
before this all ive owned is a '87 Daytona and a '96 Jetta (both field cars) so idk anything about classics (if you can call it that)

Parts to bring it back to original are rare and expensive. There would really be no monetary value to going stock, and the car wouldn't be as fun.
Almost all cars sound good with duals.
Also, welcome to the site. Hope you hang around so we can see your car.

thanks
and all the parts are emaculate (only 4 years in the michigan winters...never driven in one)
so the only replacing is the interior
it has half of a vynl (excuse my spelling) top??
when i get pictures you can see for yourself but i plan on taking it off
would it look black with a red interior you think?

[WingCharger]

I think they are one of the best looking car on its class of those years... I think preffer that one over a Tbird, or Monte Carlo, or Fairlane/Torino.

however those years Tbirds are really nice too, nice equipped and everything.

and egshell white is a nice color for those... what color is the interior ? Burgundy? Blue ? Black, White ?... Burgundy is one of the best to match with that exterior I think

i couldnt tell you it has white seats up front the backs ripped out...headliner/door panels are gone too
so i assume the interior was white

the old lady (my aunt haha) who i got it from stuck these big cragars and duals on it too
my mechanical knowledge is limited but would it sound good with duals?
i havent heard it run yet (its in the shed not getting it until spring) but im curious
and should i bring it back to stock or hot rod it?
before this all ive owned is a '87 Daytona and a '96 Jetta (both field cars) so idk anything about classics (if you can call it that)

Parts to bring it back to original are rare and expensive. There would really be no monetary value to going stock, and the car wouldn't be as fun.
Almost all cars sound good with duals.
Also, welcome to the site. Hope you hang around so we can see your car.

thanks
and all the parts are emaculate (only 4 years in the michigan winters...never driven in one)
so the only replacing is the interior
it has half of a vynl (excuse my spelling) top??
when i get pictures you can see for yourself but i plan on taking it off
would it look black with a red interior you think?

Here is a 360 engine build by MoPar Muscle Magazine!
http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/techarticles/engine/mopp_0007_chrysler_360_engine/index.html
A set of headers would do you good.

Black with red looks good, but if the body and paint is good, why?
Interior parts for that car are probably going to be hard to find. eBay will be your friend.
We Need Pics!!

[Lizey]

I think they are one of the best looking car on its class of those years... I think preffer that one over a Tbird, or Monte Carlo, or Fairlane/Torino.

however those years Tbirds are really nice too, nice equipped and everything.

and egshell white is a nice color for those... what color is the interior ? Burgundy? Blue ? Black, White ?... Burgundy is one of the best to match with that exterior I think

i couldnt tell you it has white seats up front the backs ripped out...headliner/door panels are gone too
so i assume the interior was white

the old lady (my aunt haha) who i got it from stuck these big cragars and duals on it too
my mechanical knowledge is limited but would it sound good with duals?
i havent heard it run yet (its in the shed not getting it until spring) but im curious
and should i bring it back to stock or hot rod it?
before this all ive owned is a '87 Daytona and a '96 Jetta (both field cars) so idk anything about classics (if you can call it that)

Parts to bring it back to original are rare and expensive. There would really be no monetary value to going stock, and the car wouldn't be as fun.
Almost all cars sound good with duals.
Also, welcome to the site. Hope you hang around so we can see your car.

thanks
and all the parts are emaculate (only 4 years in the michigan winters...never driven in one)
so the only replacing is the interior
it has half of a vynl (excuse my spelling) top??
when i get pictures you can see for yourself but i plan on taking it off
would it look black with a red interior you think?

Here is a 360 engine build by MoPar Muscle Magazine!
http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/techarticles/engine/mopp_0007_chrysler_360_engine/index.html
A set of headers would do you good.

Black with red looks good, but if the body and paint is good, why?
Interior parts for that car are probably going to be hard to find. eBay will be your friend.
We Need Pics!!

well the paints old
and i plan on heading down to my aunts (less than a mile away) and taking some pics over the long weekend (schools out friday-monday for us)

[WingCharger]

Nice avatar!

[Lizey]

just some surface rust
undercarriage is clean (as it can get for a 33 year old car)
no holes in the floor so thats an advantage!

[WingCharger]

So, what exactly do you plan to do with the car? Planning is the key.

[Lizey]

(if) it runs drive it as i fix it
if not i suppose id have to do some work
gas up here is cheap ($1.79) so it'll be a daily driver eather way
eventually i want to do a complete resto on it tho
it belonged to my late uncle (so some centimental value to it)

[WingCharger]

(if) it runs drive it as i fix it
if not i suppose id have to do some work
gas up here is cheap ($1.79) so it'll be a daily driver eather way
eventually i want to do a complete resto on it tho
it belonged to my late uncle (so some centimental value to it)

Sounds good.

[Lizey]

thats the plan anyway
the way the economys going im looking at building up a small block for it
like a 318 or a 340
or would one of those even go in a tank like this?

[Ghoste]

The car could be purchased with a slant six, a small block or even a 400 so any of the Chrysler wedge V-8's will go in there with few issues.  If there is a 360 in it now, go with that.

[Lizey]

allright...
ive allready decided to slap a 4barrel on it but...
how hard would it be to put a 4speed in here?
thats what i learned on so its easier for me to drive one

[Ghoste]

It easier to drive a four speed than to put the selector in "D" and forget about it?    Anyway, it wouldn't be impossible but you will have to fabricate everything and gather pieces from a variety of donor cars.  The 4th gens weren't offered with a four speed and even though I believe a manual three speed was available I have never seen or heard of one.

[Lizey]

i just dont like the way automatics drive
but basically what your saying is on a high school kids income theres no way im getting that 4speed?
down the road i want to make it a "muscle" car
but for now i should just leave it stock eh?

[Ghoste]

I hate to be a dream breaker but I'd sooner that than have you get disillusioned on the car and end up bailing on the hobby.  With the "wisdom" of hindsight this is what I'd do in your case.  Fix the car up, make it nice and make it reliable.  Resist the urge to do anything goofy and trendy.  Making the car reliable will save you money, teach you a lot about keeping these old buggers on the road and above all get you into something that is fun.  They were made to drive.  Then, hot rod it as time and money allow.  If your heart is set on four speeding it then go for it, just temper it with a little patience, that is, get it driveable now and keep your ears open for deals on four speed parts as you go. AFTER you have everthing together, then install the stuff.  The high school budget part makes it tough and I'm sure that most of us on here have a car in our high school past that we boogered up through enthusiasm and no money to complete our dream project.  I know I do and I wish I'd have put the thing on the road first and saved a lot of headache later on.
You've chosen a Charger for a project so you have already made a right decision on the first step. 

[Lizey]

allright
makes a lot of sense now that someone put it in perspective
my family all said to scrap the thing 
and this site's gunna come in handy with questions...
i talked with my aunt about an hour ago and she said i have to get it ASAP
so this weekend ill bring her home (and take pics)

[Ghoste]

Tell your family its a learning experience to help you appreciate the meaning of a hard earned dollar and responsibility and all that crap.  If they don't buy that then tell them it's better than wasting your life on drugs and hookers.

[Steve P.]

I agree with Ghoste. 100%   I see these youngins around me wasting all kinds of time doing NOTHING with their lives. Not learning anything other than how to get into trouble. Working on and learning about cars is not only fun, but it can be the learning experience of a lifetime. Especially if you take the time to do proper homework before and during your reconstruction.

This site is fantastic with it's many members and combined thousands of years of knowledge.

Also, I know that there are some websites for Cordoba's that you can find many parts on as well...

Keep us posted...

[Lizey]

would cordoba stuff fit on a charger (like interior)

[Steve P.]

Sure will.....  They are essentially the same car.

[Lizey]

good i need a whole new interior minus dash
how hard are those parts to find?

[BigRed66]

http://www.google.com/search?q=chrysler+cordoba+parts&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1

...it's a start...

[Lizey]

thanks for the link!
for the time being im just throwing in some junk seats (out of a camaro, dont kill me!) until i can afford new ones

[Ghoste]

Don't abandon us all here but this link will take you to a 75-79 B-body forum where you may be able to score some parts.

http://www.moparstyle.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=15

[JimsSE]

Thanks Nacho...

Lizey...I had a '75 Charger SE back in '84 and that car was pretty awesome.  Forgive the picture, it's a scan.  There's something about those back seats, a girl, and the opera lighting...  I had 15x10 and 15x8 inch Keystones and that really set it off.  As most everyone said, there are alot of interchangable parts.  Trust me when I say that it's a car ('76 Charger or '79 Magnum) that not many people are out there running around in.  With that said you will most likely be the only one in your area.  That's pretty neat!

I bought my first car when I was 15 and the rest, as they say, is history.  You won't be sorry.

Jim

[rusty lee]

If youre in Escanaba I know of a mopar guy  there who could probaly help you with  parts. he has a good bit of mopar stuff.  shoot me a pm. good luck

[doctorpimp]

Just saw this on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1975-1976-Dodge-Charger-Fr-Bumper-Beautiful-Shine_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33640QQihZ009QQitemZ190285627070QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[Lizey]

Thanks Nacho...

Lizey...I had a '75 Charger SE back in '84 and that car was pretty awesome.  Forgive the picture, it's a scan.  There's something about those back seats, a girl, and the opera lighting...  I had 15x10 and 15x8 inch Keystones and that really set it off.  As most everyone said, there are alot of interchangable parts.  Trust me when I say that it's a car ('76 Charger or '79 Magnum) that not many people are out there running around in.  With that said you will most likely be the only one in your area.  That's pretty neat!

I bought my first car when I was 15 and the rest, as they say, is history.  You won't be sorry.

Jim

yeah as far as i know theres only two other Chargers around (68, 69) and they only come out for the big car show every spring (Krusin' Klassics)
and its got a decent set of Cragars? American Racing? idk what they are but they look nice

[BigRed66]

Hey Jim...nice Volare/Aspen wagon there in front of the Charger...kickin' it old school!!

Nice `75, by the way....also a big fan of the opera lights...had 'em on a Cordoba...complete with rich, Corinthian leather, too...

[doctorpimp]

Hey I saw this on Allpar for you late B fans:
http://www.allpar.com/corporate/factories/windsor-1975.html

[TruckDriver]

I always liked these Cordoba's and Charger's myself. I LOVE the Magnum's too. I like the Charger below a lot too.