Did anyone here buy this charger?

[joedotts]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Charger-69-DODGE-CHARGER-R-T-CLONE-GENERAL-LEE_W0QQitemZ4589954796QQcategoryZ6199QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


I was about to buy this car, I got the O.K. from my parents (im only 20), went online to get it and about 10 minutes earlier someone bought it. Was it anyone on this forum? Maybe we could make a deal? I NEED this car. thanks

-joe

[PocketThunder]

Not sure on the buyer but i was just wondering......

You're 20 years old and you still need your parents permission?

[joedotts]

well it was more or less advice, and about were i was going to put the car. i was going to buy it anyways haha

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

The BIN price of 7,500 was very fair.....I'm shocked that it lasted that long.

Old addage applies......ya snooze, ya lose!

[ck1]

I wouldn't worrier about it to much for getting beat out on it, Lotta rust on that car, you would be at least cutting 40% of the body up just to get rid of the rust and thats not including the floor and trunk, sorry but that just looks like to much of a rust bucket for $7,500 and looks like a 318 car which ain't to bad, but you want at least a 383 car for that type of money....................

[dpm68]

 "sorry but that just looks like to much of a rust bucket for $7,500 and looks like a 318 car which ain't to bad, but you want at least a 383 car for that type of money...................." What he says.  -dm

[69_500]

Seems to be a pretty late production date on that car too.


Not all that bad for the money in my opinion, but you can do better if you look around and stay away from HLPAG.


What was the deal with the lady on  the car? Was she supposed to be a selling point?

[*]

$7,500.00 for an R/T clone that is rusted out? Maybe I should advertise mine as an R/T clone or as a GENERAL LEE. 

[Orange_Crush]

$7,500.00 for an R/T clone that is rusted out? Maybe I should advertise mine as an R/T clone or as a GENERAL LEE.  

Don't laugh...I got 8400 for mine two years ago.  '69 SE numbers 383-4bbl triple green car with rust in the quarters but solid floors.

[Troy]

That's a good deal? I'm used to seeing that type of rust on cars here in Ohio and it's usually much worse underneath. I can spot at least $1200 worth of new sheet metal and the solid metal seems to be very wavy. I need to put a couple of cars up for sale if those prices are the norm.

Troy

[SuBLimE 69]

I'd be glad someone bought that one first....way too much rust for 7500 bucks.

[joedotts]

you guys think it was too much money for that car??? wow.... i thought it was a good deal... then again im new to the market, but ive always wanted a charger.

anyway to point me in the right direction? im looking for a 68 or 69 around $8000 thats in reletivly good shape... thats what turned me on to that car, is the interior was nice, it ran, i didnt think the rust looked tooo bad

thanks guys,

-joe

[PocketThunder]

Here is one on this board for that price.  burpinchunks is from the www.cuda-challenger.com site. 

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,4672.0.html

My suggestions is to look out west and find the nicest rust free car that you can.  Dont be afraid to go 4,6, or 8 states away to buy a Charger.  I was and now i have rusty junk. 

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

I agree that it might be a tad much but my original comments were going by ebay prices.

Some people only know ebay as an outlet to find these cars.   By ebay's standards that was a decent deal

[PocketThunder]

maybe wait till this auction ends, since no-ones gonna pay $9500 for this car, and call the guy up and offer him $6000 for it, then spend your other $2000 getting it roadworthy.  

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-DODGE-CHARGER-GENERAL-LEE-WHERES-BO_W0QQitemZ4590551510QQcategoryZ6199QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[joedotts]

ahh yeah thats what i thought.

yeah if you guys find a deal like that yellow 68 for 8000 thats awesome... i think i might get it... but its in TEXAS  and im in BUFFALO NY  ... how will i get it here reletively cheap by the end of next week?

[hotrod98]

Personally, I think the guy that bought the car did you a favor. That rust looked deep to me. I'll bet that the frame rails looked like swiss cheese. The problem with that kind of rust is you usually have nothing to weld the new sheet metal to. I think the car was a little high for a non R/T car with just a 318 in it. I would expect to get a real R/T with that kind of rust for that kind of money. If you want a 318 car for the gas mileage until you can get a bigger motor, then look for one with less rust. Unless you have the ability and tools to do it, sheet metal replacement can be very, very expensive. Troy said $1200 I think and I'm sure he's just talking about the cost of the sheet metal. Labor would run probably around 4-6 grand at least, plus paint. I would guess that by the time you were finished with the car that you would have in excess of 25 grand invested. (But then again...are we ever truly finished?)
Save up your money and find the most solid car that you can afford. I would rather have a solid car with no driveline than a rust bucket with driveline.
Hopefully, someone on the board can find you a car.

[PocketThunder]

Fly out to AZ and drive it back with a buddy!

http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/2/5/81179125.htm



69 383 SE.  Might need to have this one shipped.  But still a Arizona Car.

http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/6/4/81622164.htm



This one is 45 min from me.   or 5 min from another member here.  give em a call.
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,4958.0.html

[73rallye440magnum]

that chick is fugly. i dont think you missed out on too much with that car... my opinion.

[joedotts]

I might be buying the yellow charger that Burpin Chunks is selling down in texas. Its apart right now, but it is a complete car. id rather build my charger, to make it how i want it... and know how things work so im not troubled as much if something goes wrong. you guys think it looks like a good deal?

[NHCharger]

that chick is fugly. i dont think you missed out on too much with that car... my opinion.

Yup, she added $500.00 worth of dents by sitting her ass on the car.
Being from the Northeast I would have to assume that car is a rot box, you missed nothing but a huge headache on that "deal".

[Troy]

Troy said $1200 I think and I'm sure he's just talking about the cost of the sheet metal. Labor would run probably around 4-6 grand at least, plus paint.

Yes, you are correct. I was only speaking of the actual purchase price of the metal since labor rates to weld it all in may vary. If that thing needs frame rails (real ones) then add another $900 or so plus the labor. This is part of the reason I'm learning to weld...

Troy

[joedotts]

how about that yellow charger i might get? im very very interested in it... ive been talking to the owner

[69_500]

I don't think that any of the chargers or any of the older mopars that I have purchased over the years came from any closer than 2 states away. Lets see here, bought a Charger in Seattle, one in San Diego, one in New Jersey, one in Montana, and bought a GTX out of LA, a Duster from Wisconsin, Charger from Tennessee. Yeah I like to travel. And for each one of those it was always just a few days trip. When I went to Seattle to buy the car I flew out, and drove it back. Same for the cars in California. I drove up to Montana to buy the 500, and drove straight back. 1,500 miles each way.

[blackcharger]

that chick is fugly. i dont think you missed out on too much with that car... my opinion.

The car didn't look too bad, but that chick....there ain't a cruise long enough.........

Dave

[tin_soldier]

this one looks good too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-Dodge-Charger-R-T-440-Magnum-ONE-OWNER_W0QQitemZ4591300214QQcategoryZ6199QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[ramit]

this one looks good too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-Dodge-Charger-R-T-440-Magnum-ONE-OWNER_W0QQitemZ4591300214QQcategoryZ6199QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Too bad it is probably a scam.

[joedotts]

yeah looks like it... what do you think?

[PocketThunder]

yeah looks like it... what do you think?

Get a hold of someone on here that lives in California where this car is at and have them go look at it right away.  If its a real deal get on a plane and drive it home.

[PocketThunder]

Burlingame, California  is a suburb of San Francisco.  PM StratoCharger and ask him if he'd take a peek for you.

[joedotts]

thanks a ton man

[CFMopar]

Not sure on the buyer but i was just wondering......

You're 20 years old and you still need your parents permission?

Their house.. Their rules:P

[Charger_Fan]

Did you read the 1st line in the ad?

Hello,

                   1968 Charger GENERAL LEE CLONE!   Yes, I know the general was a 1969,   I did this car when I use to use a lot of drugs and drink a lot,   I really did not know it was a 68 until the next day,   Honest.

[73rallye440magnum]

that 68 R/T looks bogus...

[derailed]

Joedotts, This car just went for sale here in the local want ad, I dont know anything about it but could take a look at it if your seriously interested as it is about 10 minutes away from me and 5 hours from you if your in Buffalo.

1968 charger   
318 Hypo, dark green, auto, $11000    Ballston Spa, NY      (518) 885-9990   Poppy Paul's Dirtbikes & ATV's         

[joedotts]

hm, 11000 is a little out of my range... thank you for the offer though

[PocketThunder]

hm, 11000 is a little out of my range... thank you for the offer though

its only 3,000 away from 8.  Have Pops float you a loan.  Or walk up to the guy with 8,000 cash on the spot and see what happens ....

[derailed]

.   Or walk up to the guy with 8,000 cash on the spot and see what happens ....

My thoughts exactly

[70kracken]

hey man, the deals are out there, you just have to look for them.   i spent about four years trying to find a 2nd gen charger and finally i found a 70 in the paper for 1300 bucks, in decent shape.   talked the guy down to 750 and drove the car home.   that blue 69 with all the rust was in worse shape than the one i bought.   you just gotta shop around!   and good luck.

[derailed]

  talked the guy down to 750 and drove the car home.

[bull]

how about that yellow charger i might get? im very very interested in it... ive been talking to the owner

Not to discourage you but maybe you should just slow down and take a deep breath. It's hard to tell on a message board but it seems like you're freaking out a little bit over this, like the deadline to buy the last remaining Chargers is two weeks away. I was the same way when I was looking for a Charger. Deals kept falling through and it seemed as if it would never happen. Then, after about two years of banging my head against the wall I found a very nice restorable 383 4spd '68 about 15 miles from my house and bought it for $5,500. This was after chasing leads all over the country and in Canada. Also I would be very, very cautious of the Ebay route unless you can see the car in person. Keep a close eye on the local ads because you'll even see them there once in a while. You can also run an ad in the paper saying you're looking for one. A coworker of mine found a '68 Mustang fastback that way. And check with the local Mopar clubs and restoration shops in your area. Do a little networking and you'll be surprised what you can find near your house. I found and looked at four or five '68s and '69s locally within two or three weeks once I started networking with people in the hobby.

This picture is about as white trash as it gets:

[derailed]

Joe im going to send you an email of some pics from that 68, I went and looked at it today.

[Wakko]

Be patient, son.  I bought the 40th Charger I looked at.  I paid people to go look, had people from here go look and even flew to go look at cars...and passed on them all.  Even the one I ended up with, I love it, but I settled some.  I don't regret the purchase but it wasn't exactly what I wanted.  Took me eight months...others it takes even longer.  Bodywork is EXPENSIVE...as already stated, get a cleaner car with lousy interior or worn out 318 than a 440 breathin rust bucket.