Lookie what I got today....helluva deal!!! (TAG INFO ADDED)

[jaak]

Well scored a sweet 3rd gen today!! I know I need to finish the 69 but I absolutely could not pass this one up. Its a 73 model with a strong 360 and a pistol grip 4 speed. It has new wheels and tires, has aluminum intake, edelbrock 4 bbl, headers dual exhaust. Has new brakes and tie rod ends, new fuel line. He had the car at his house but all the interior was at a upholstery shop the buckets, rear seat buddy seat, and upper door panels, have been recovered. The a pillars, sailpanels, headliner trim, etc. have all been dyed also at the shop (interior changed to white). So I buy the car, then pay the upholstry guy for his material and labor and get all the new interior (I just need to install).
In the trunk was new carpet, new headliner, and a bag full of year one goodies (seat spacers, dome light lens, door locks, int screw kit, etc.) All I need for the interior is a dash cap and repaint the frame.  And the body is in great shape, a little bubbling on the pass. door and rear of trunk lid, and thats about it rust wise. It has a nice buldge hood w/pins. It can use a repaint, and I dont really dig the aqua color.
I am so stoked, I just drove it home, 100 miles from where I bought it... and this thing ran great with no problems. I know the 69 is still gonna be a while, but I've been wanting a nice driver to enjoy while I finish the other one.
I want you 3rd gen guys to chime in and tell me what you think its worth.

Here are some crappy pics, I just got home, it was dark and starting to rain so I snapped a couple of quick pics, I promise I will get some better ones tomorrow.

Later,
Jason

[Brock Samson]

SCORE!

[bmoparmofo]

Sweet! I'm curious as to the cost for hopes that I might get something while the 69 is in eternal hibernation....lol

[jaak]

Sweet! I'm curious as to the cost for hopes that I might get something while the 69 is in eternal hibernation....lol

I plan on revealing the cost, I just wanted a few guys to chime in with what they think its worth first.

Jason

[69bronzeT5]

Awesome score!!!! My guestimate is $4000?

[68coronetGLwannabe]

Nice find!   I know how you feel Just had one of those cant pass it up deals on tuesday.

[jaak]

Nice find!   I know how you feel Just had one of those cant pass it up deals on tuesday.

Yeah I saw that thread, on your 69, nice score...I know your as thrilled as I am!!!

Jason

[Charger-Bodie]

You will definitely have some fun with that! Congrats!!

[71ChallengeHer]

Congrats, Have fun cruising in it   

[69*F5*SE]

Looks like a nice ride.  Congrats   

[devilgear]

I have seen cars similer going for 5-10K, but I bet you paid much less...Looks like a great car...Why does that hood looks "buldgier" that other hoods?

[CB]

score indeed!

I don't know what they go for but congrats anyway
Another man.tran. guy

CB

[tan top]

good deal     

[Fitz73Chrgr]

I'd say it's worth at least $7-8k.  The interior looks nice, body looks straight, has quite a few desirable options, plus it is a driver.  Is it an original Rallye car?  It's very hard to find a 73 in that condition.  Most of them have been tossed aside and left to rot.  Great score! 

[mopar_nut_440_6]

I am lovin gthat pistol grip 4 speed!

[Foreman72]

man the 3rd gen id growing on u isn't it

first the 7 sidetrack and now this...sweet car btw...let me know when your "finished" using it

[41husk]

Hard to say the value from the dark pictures with a good buldge hood I would say the 3-5k range would be reasonable for a 73 small block model the 4 speed helps,  I would guess the interior would have cost you 5-8 hundered to have recovered. I would say if your in that ball park it was a good score less than that a steal and regaurdless of the price it sounds like you are enjoying it and that is priceless.  As far as motivating you to get the 69 done I wouldn't be so sure.  I bought a 72 R/t clone as a driver to get me motivated on my Challenger.  That was over 5 years ago.  I have since sold the 72 so I could buy 2 68s, sold one 68 to get the other on the road.  Next I missed the 72 so much I had to find another 3rd gen so I bought the 73 and did the Wanna Bee.  My wife had said many times if I had just concentrated on the Challenger it would have been done 3 years ago but it's done now and I love all three of them.  I feel if I had not had one to drive and enjoy the challenger still would be OOC.

[Bob]

Well scored a sweet 3rd gen today!! I know I need to finish the 69 but I absolutely could not pass this one up. Its a 73 model with a strong 360 and a pistol grip 4 speed. It has new wheels and tires, has aluminum intake, edelbrock 4 bbl, headers dual exhaust. Has new brakes and tie rod ends, new fuel line. He had the car at his house but all the interior was at a upholstery shop the buckets, rear seat buddy seat, and upper door panels, have been recovered. The a pillars, sailpanels, headliner trim, etc. have all been dyed also at the shop (interior changed to white). So I buy the car, then pay the upholstry guy for his material and labor and get all the new interior (I just need to install).
In the trunk was new carpet, new headliner, and a bag full of year one goodies (seat spacers, dome light lens, door locks, int screw kit, etc.) All I need for the interior is a dash cap and repaint the frame.  And the body is in great shape, a little bubbling on the pass. door and rear of trunk lid, and thats about it rust wise. It has a nice buldge hood w/pins. It can use a repaint, and I dont really dig the aqua color.
I am so stoked, I just drove it home, 100 miles from where I bought it... and this thing ran great with no problems. I know the 69 is still gonna be a while, but I've been wanting a nice driver to enjoy while I finish the other one.
I want you 3rd gen guys to chime in and tell me what you think its worth.

Here are some crappy pics, I just got home, it was dark and starting to rain so I snapped a couple of quick pics, I promise I will get some better ones tomorrow.

Later,
Jason

500 bucks. I'll be right over to haul it away.
To me and my 2 cents worth 4-5K. Greta find. Keep it.

[Fitz73Chrgr]

To me and my 2 cents worth 4-5K.

Hard to say the value from the dark pictures with a good buldge hood I would say the 3-5k range would be reasonable

Well, maybe I overbid it. I just really like that car! 

[tan top]

not sure but i think small block 4 speed cars are pretty rare

[skip68]

     I say $4400.   

[69charger2002]

i think you got it for $3750

it looks like a 5-6k car easily
trav

[moparnole]

2800!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[mikepmcs]

$1800

[DREDILSKI]

First off, great find, wish I was that lucky. My guess since you are so happy to have it, between $2,699 and $3,259. ( I watched alot of price is right with my grandma )
Great find and as Foreman72 said, "Let me know when your done/tired of it", happy to get it off your hands.

DRE

[jaak]

First off, great find, wish I was that lucky. My guess since you are so happy to have it, between $2,699 and $3,259. ( I watched alot of price is right with my grandma )
Great find and as Foreman72 said, "Let me know when your done/tired of it", happy to get it off your hands.

DRE

If this was the Price is Right...you'd be the winner, buying the car and paying for the interior cost me $3300 even.
Sorry no more pics today, got in late, and thunderstorms right now.
I got the new headliner hangining in my den on a curtain rod, I borrowed a hand held steamer from my Mom, fixing to try to work all the wrinkles out of it, I might try to start installing it in the morning.

Later,
Jason

[CB]

you stole it!!! 

great job 

[BB1]

I hate you. Congrats 

[Harlow]

If this was the Price is Right...you'd be the winner, buying the car and paying for the interior cost me $3300 even.
Sorry no more pics today, got in late, and thunderstorms right now.
I got the new headliner hangining in my den on a curtain rod, I borrowed a hand held steamer from my Mom, fixing to try to work all the wrinkles out of it, I might try to start installing it in the morning.

Later,
Jason

Nice buy man. That 4 speed is key.

[skip68]

    You bastUrd !          That, was a sweeeeeeet deal.   

[jaak]

Decoded Fender Tag this morning...
N41-Dual Exhaust, N42-Exhaust Tips, N85-Tachometer (gone), V68-Stripe Delete, 26-26" Radiator, J45-Hood Pins, J54- Hood Insulation (gone), M21-Drip Rail Mouldings, M25-Wide Sill Mouldings, M26- Wheel Well Mouldings, GF3- Medium Green Metallic, U-Built to USA Specs, A57-Rallye Option, B41-Front Disc Brakes, C56- Bucket Seats, H51-Single Air w/Heat, GF3-Roof Type or Color, M6F6-Green Vinyl Buckets, 530-Build Date 5/30/73

Jason

[Tilar]

Sounds like a sweet deal. 

[Bob]

One heckava deal. You stole it.

[69*F5*SE]

Yeah, nice score. It definitely looks like a good deal.   

[Finn]

Great find man, 73 is my favorite 3rd gen.

[jaak]

Before and After of the interior...

[mikepmcs]

 
Ain't wastin no time.

[69*F5*SE]

Looks great.

[Hemidog]

Man I hate you! Always wanted a cool 4-speed 3rd gen with jacked up rear and big tires!
Let me know when you're tired of it 
More pics!!!

[jaak]

Man I hate you! Always wanted a cool 4-speed 3rd gen with jacked up rear and big tires!
Let me know when you're tired of it 
More pics!!!

Yeah, dude I got it from said he just got those wheels and tires like a month ago, he bought the Cragers new from Jegs (I have never been a fan of the old Cragers, but Im starting to like the old school look, think Im gonna keep em) the tires sizes are 235/60/15 up front, and 295/50/15 on the rear.

Jason