1976 Charger SE

[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.