Magnum/New Pics 2/28/10

magnum · January 13, 2010, 06:44:51 PM

I just bought this old girl yesterday. I am the second owner

. I bought it off one of my teachers from grade school. The car has sat only two blocks from where I grew up before they moved to the country. It shows just over 65,000 miles on her. They took real good care of it. I know its not a very desirable car but It has grown on me

. I always wanted to own a car as the same year as I was born, and it fits my user name

. Its a 78 Magnum born 12/77 and they bought it new at Stew Hanson Dodge in Des-Moines . She told me many stories about it and how her husband loved blue. It was his baby. Sadly he took his own life last year so she was anxious to see it go. My plans are put some rims on her and ditch the lean burn, tint the windows and drive her.

. What wheels should I go with? Craigers or Keystones. Thanks-Rich

magnum · January 13, 2010, 06:46:19 PM

NYCMille · January 13, 2010, 07:40:23 PM

Dude... that's totally bitchen'! Throw some torque thrust D's and BFG's and you've got a real nice cruiser

tan top · January 13, 2010, 08:00:13 PM

Quote from: NYCMille on January 13, 2010, 07:40:23 PM
Dude... that's totally bitchen'! Throw some torque thrust D's and BFG's and you've got a real nice cruiser

thats well straight ! nice everyday cruser

histoy · January 13, 2010, 08:03:24 PM

Congrats! I've always liked the Magnums. Yours is a cool old ride. I'm surprised by how well it's held up in our Iowa winters.

magnum · January 13, 2010, 08:07:13 PM

Quote from: histoy on January 13, 2010, 08:03:24 PM
Congrats! I've always liked the Magnums. Yours is a cool old ride. I'm surprised by how well it's held up in our Iowa winters. Thanks She said only the first couple years they owned it that it saw winters. The rest was garaged. She only drove it to school which was only like three blocks . The only thing they ever did to it was replace the grill after she hit a pheasant .

69bronzeT5 · January 13, 2010, 08:19:52 PM

Cool find! Wheels will definitley make that car much cooler! I want my grade 8 teacher's ride.....I've had rides in it but I want the car

stripedelete · January 13, 2010, 08:22:17 PM

My high school ride. Triple black, turbine wheels, and cheap raised whites. It was TOUGH.

I can still see it smoking at the light (rear main leaked bad).

Manfred318 · January 13, 2010, 10:04:46 PM

Sweet score!! Id like to find one of those one of these days

Magnumcharger · January 13, 2010, 10:16:50 PM

Very nice!!!
I've had a couple of those....and wish I'd kept 'em! Here's one of them...(pic)
I'd go with old school Cragar S/S wheels for that era-correct look!
Here's a pic with the keystone classics.

Ghoste · January 13, 2010, 11:05:31 PM

I like those Keystones on there!

bull · January 14, 2010, 02:10:35 AM

Reminds me of ZZ Top for some reason...

"Now if you wanna break down I'll hold my head up high. I'm a good mechanic, I'll go over you in style.
Dippin low in the lap of luxury. Dippin low in the lap of luxury."

Nacho-RT74 · January 14, 2010, 09:52:21 AM

I would like to have a Magnum with T tops someday, but they don't exist down here.

Dunno really about all the Magnums packages option though

TruckDriver · January 14, 2010, 10:52:34 AM

If you could find a nice set of Keystone Raiders, they look good on Magnum's too.

Here is a site you will enjoy then with your new car.

http://www.magnumgt.com/

magnum · February 25, 2010, 06:39:03 PM

Look what came UPS today

! Cant wait to get them on as soon as I install the airshocks! I have the interior all done.

tan top · February 25, 2010, 06:45:40 PM

Quote from: magnum on February 25, 2010, 06:39:03 PM
Look what came UPS today ! Cant wait to get them on as soon as I install the airshocks! I have the interior all done.

Cragars .... eh

nice

BB1 · February 25, 2010, 07:40:28 PM

Man, I wish I could find me a nice Magnum around here.

Magnumcharger · February 25, 2010, 07:52:14 PM

Wow! I must be influential! I suggested Cragars....and you bought them!
Now the fun part: seeing if they'll fit in your wheelwells!

BIRD67 · February 25, 2010, 08:00:14 PM

That is one BADASS ride! Magnums are sweet! What size are those cragars and what is the offset?

magnum · February 25, 2010, 08:04:34 PM

Quote from: BIRD67 on February 25, 2010, 08:00:14 PM
That is one BADASS ride! Magnums are sweet! What size are those cragars and what is the offset?

Thank you

. They are 15x8 in front and 15x10 in rear. I believe the backs are 4 1/2 and fronts 4in off set. I'd have to look as I can't remember $:-\$ . They are the same size I had on my former 71 and 73 Charger. I'm not doing much with the engine except I changed out the leanburn and will put black mopar valve covers on.

BIRD67 · February 25, 2010, 08:06:23 PM

Thanks for the info on the wheels! Love the deep dished cragars!

You planning on hopping up the engine at all?

magnum · February 25, 2010, 08:16:55 PM

Quote from: BIRD67 on February 25, 2010, 08:06:23 PM
Thanks for the info on the wheels! Love the deep dished cragars! You planning on hopping up the engine at all?

I changed out the leanburn and just added dress up. I'm getting dual exhaust next week. The only real mod on the car is i'm going to 2tone the paint

BIRD67 · February 25, 2010, 08:20:10 PM

Awesome! The engine bay really cleaned up without all the leanburn stuff on it! What mufflers are you planning on going with?

magnum · February 25, 2010, 08:26:04 PM

Quote from: BIRD67 on February 25, 2010, 08:20:10 PM
Awesome! The engine bay really cleaned up without all the leanburn stuff on it! What mufflers are you planning on going with?

I'm running from manifold and want 2 1/2 with 6in glass packs and chrome tips. I'm going for the cackle sound

.

BIRD67 · February 25, 2010, 08:33:29 PM

I love the cackle sound! My buddy has a set of glasspacks on his nova and every time he downshifts they make the sweetest sounds!!!

nh_mopar_fan · February 25, 2010, 08:41:01 PM

Do the headlight covers work?

That's going to look sharp with those wheels.

magnum · February 25, 2010, 09:15:30 PM

Quote from: nh_mopar_fan on February 25, 2010, 08:41:01 PM
Do the headlight covers work?

That's going to look sharp with those wheels.

Yes they do

. I made some dark tint covers for them as well. They slip right behind the chrome trim on the original covers.

Black Charger · February 26, 2010, 01:58:24 AM

Congrats on getting your Magnum! You have a sharp looking car there. I have a soft spot for that bodystyle, as my late grandfather (a die-hard Mopar guy) purchased his 1978 Chrysler Cordoba brand new. I have liked them ever since. The Cragars will look sweet on your car.

Brock Samson · February 26, 2010, 09:08:03 AM

I really like this Magnum and your improvements!

BIRD67 · February 26, 2010, 12:52:53 PM

I think we can come to a general consensus that the Magnum was one of the best looking cars to come out of the late 1970's.. I sure as hell wouldn't mind one or two in my driveway

moparmoynihan · February 26, 2010, 12:56:04 PM

Awesome car dude! I can't wait to see it with the wheels on it

magnum · February 26, 2010, 03:14:33 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys

. I'm getting the wheels put on this afternoon

. I must say this car has grown on me

magnum · February 27, 2010, 07:47:50 PM

Teaser pic for ya guys

!

BIRD67 · February 27, 2010, 09:43:06 PM

The car looks absolutely stunning!

moparmoynihan · February 27, 2010, 09:53:54 PM

Good for you dude! They look sweet.

jb666 · February 27, 2010, 09:58:02 PM

Cool!!!! Looking forward to seeing more!!

magnum · February 28, 2010, 07:02:44 PM

Got the shocks and all the other stuff on finally! Can't believe the difference, looks killer

. I took a pic of it in front of the school this thing went to for 30 years

. I can't wait to show the old owner the "New Magnum"!

68coronetGLwannabe · February 28, 2010, 07:17:46 PM

Sharp looking car!

tan top · February 28, 2010, 07:23:29 PM

really change the look of the car

jb666 · February 28, 2010, 07:27:19 PM

Quote from: tan top on February 28, 2010, 07:23:29 PM
really change the look of the car

Great looking car!!

magnum · February 28, 2010, 07:42:23 PM

Thanks guys here it is on youtube!

. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7AxlNfkEco

tan top · February 28, 2010, 07:52:08 PM

Quote from: magnum on February 28, 2010, 07:42:23 PM
Thanks guys here it is on youtube! . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7AxlNfkEco

looks good ! that body work looks well straight

Manfred318 · February 28, 2010, 09:58:13 PM

Man that thing is awesome

Love it!

FlatbackFanatic · March 01, 2010, 12:28:08 AM

moparmoynihan · March 01, 2010, 02:58:45 AM

Good job bro, lets hear the glass packs!!

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