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Daytona R/T SE

June 19, 2010, 04:33:46 PM
An act of stupidity that I committed over 20 years ago has been made right.



Those of you that know me, or have been around here awhile know that my first

Charger was a ' 72 Petty Blue SE that I bought back in 1982. :coolgleamA:

After owning and driving that SE for years....

I sold it in the late eighties, to a moron who wrecked it -BADLY- a few

weeks later. :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall:


For the last couple of decades, I've kept my eyes open for another ' 72 SE. :scope:

Everytime I found one, I was either flat broke, or the car was too far away, or it

was too expensive, or it was too rusty, or the house needed fixing, the truck was

broken, the dog died, I needed to pee, I was too fat to get up off the couch, the

Ol' lady was pissed off about something, you know... the whole sob story full of

excuses... :bawling:


Then....


I was reading the DodgeCharger.com "Cars for sale" section the other night...


And spotted an ad that said "72 Dodge Charger SE" for sale....

I pm'ed the seller "Jerry" and after several days of him graciously putting up with

my crap, hundreds of photos being taken by him and sent to me via e-mail,

bunches of phone calls and Jerry just going WAY out of his way to convince my

hard headed, stubborn ass that this SE was "The one"


I bought it. :boogie:


It will be here in a couple of weeks. :woohoo: :woohoo:


THANKS JERRY ! :2thumbs:

I OWE YOU BIG TIME ! :cheers:



tan top

#1
June 19, 2010, 04:42:37 PM
 :coolgleamA: looks good  :yesnod:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

Foreman72

#2
June 19, 2010, 05:02:35 PM
o my gosh is that a good looking car :2thumbs:

CONGRATS :cheers: :cheers:
Eric "Foreman"

Previous: 1972 Dodge Charger
Current: 2002 Volvo S60

"The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
=Psalm 37:23-24=
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
=Matthew 6:19-21=
:pat

bmoparmofo

#3
June 19, 2010, 05:32:35 PM
I saw that as as well, my 69 has drained my funds, it does look like a good deal. Congrads!  :cheers:
69 charger 383 t5, 67 newport 383, 67 newport custom 383

Daytona R/T SE

#4
June 19, 2010, 05:33:02 PM
Here's a pic from back in the day (1984? 1985?) of the one that got away, sitting beside my parent's driveway, awaiting it's next engine transplant after I'd grenaded yet another motor  :brickwall:

Beer

#5
June 19, 2010, 05:56:52 PM
Great looking ride  :drool5:

Jim
1973 Dodge Charger 402 Stroker Smallblock 414 HP/ 466 ft/lbs torque,  8 3/4" 3.91 Suregrip rear w/ DR. Diff disk brake conversion, CalTracs single leaf and Rear Suspension, VFN Bulge Hood, Running, needs interior completed, Had to give to Ex-Wife in divorce 2017...

jlb1pi

#6
June 19, 2010, 06:07:37 PM
So, how come you haven't started washing your new ride up for a photo op, yet?
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:

Heres my original 72 SE Brougham 440 HP....about a year after I bought it new from the dealer:



(Note any similarities at all between it and your new acquistion, Daytona R/T SE ?)
:lol: :lol: :lol:

By the way, in case I didn't mention it, your new Pride and Joy is a factory Full White Vinyl top car...you'll see on the fender tag
when you get it......and I expect to see one on him before too awfully long !
;D

mikesbbody

#7
June 19, 2010, 06:50:08 PM
Nice! is the interior black too? if so it's a "almost triple black" car  :lol: I say that because of the vinyl roof  :lol: seriously though some redemption for you at last!  :2thumbs:

Daytona R/T SE

#8
June 19, 2010, 10:31:54 PM
Quote from: jlb1pi on June 19, 2010, 06:07:37 PM
So, how come you haven't started washing your new ride up for a photo op, yet?
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:



Uh, My hose ain't that long. :nana:


White vinyl top? :pity:

Yeah, I saw that... :scratchchin:

I think we're gonna deviate from the fender tag just a bit on this one.... :misbehaving:

kab69440

#9
June 19, 2010, 10:43:38 PM
Do 72 SE's all have that funky slim quarter curtain? I scoped out a 72 today in Decatur, IN. Wondering if it was an SE/ Brougham car? It had a 383/727 9.25 combo. Someone ( a worse hack than myself) installed Continental? opera glass in the sail panels and the car was full of plastic. Had a nice looking hideaway assembly, though. For $4,700, I passed.
Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not;  a sense of humor to console him for what he is.      Francis Bacon

WANT TO BUY:
Looking for a CD by  'The Sub-Mersians'  entitled "Raw Love Songs From My Garage To Your Bedroom"

Also, any of the various surf-revival compilation albums this band has contributed to.
Thank you,    Kenny

Jesus drove a Honda. He wasn't proud of it, though...
John 12: 49     "...for I did not speak of my own Accord."

69bronzeT5

#10
June 20, 2010, 12:24:54 AM
Congrats!!!! Very nice!!! I have a '72 SE in my sights I really want some day....
Feature Editor for Mopar Connection Magazine
http://moparconnectionmagazine.com/



1969 Charger: T5 Copper 383 Automatic
1970 Challenger R/T: FC7 Plum Crazy 440 Automatic
1970 GTO: Black 400 Ram Air III 4-Speed
1971 Charger Super Bee: GY3 Citron Yella 440 4-Speed
1971 Charger Super Bee: FE5 Red 383 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Road Runner: FE5 Red 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Duster: FC7 Plum Crazy 318 Automatic
2008 Challenger SRT8: Hemi Orange 6.1L Hemi Automatic

mikesbbody

#11
June 20, 2010, 02:10:14 AM
Quote from: 69bronzeT5 on June 20, 2010, 12:24:54 AM
Congrats!!!! Very nice!!! I have a '72 SE in my sights I really want some day....
I think I know the one your talking about... ;)

chargd72

#12
June 20, 2010, 03:24:28 AM
Fine looking 72 :cheers:

          '72 Charger SE 4bbl 318                          '76 Power Wagon 400 W200                                 2011 (attempt at a) Charger

CB

#13
June 20, 2010, 08:23:17 AM
 :2thumbs: I love that Charger! :drool5:
1968 Dodge Coronet 500

Todd Wilson

#14
June 20, 2010, 10:34:30 AM
Nice looking car!   I've always wondered what happened to my dads 72 SE  comp. orange with black vinyl top. He traded it in in Wisconson in 1974.


Todd

Charger440RDN

#15
June 20, 2010, 01:02:26 PM
Congrats!  :cheers: it has the hideaway headlamps which makes it even better.

klutch

#16
June 20, 2010, 01:56:10 PM
Nice looking car! Congrats! 

:2thumbs:
(Insert something clever here)

AKcharger

#17
June 20, 2010, 02:41:51 PM
Nothing say luxury and comfort like "SE"

jaak

#18
June 20, 2010, 02:44:35 PM
 :2thumbs:
Great looking car!!!

Jason

Daytona R/T SE

#19
June 20, 2010, 09:10:49 PM
Thanks, guys !

This car is going to be a new adventure for me... :scratchchin:

...It ain't rusty !!!  :2thumbs:

How am I going to work on it if it's not full of holes, and every bolt doesn't snap

off when I try to turn it ?  :shruggy:

I'm going to need a whole new skill set.  :smilielol:

moparstuart

#20
June 20, 2010, 09:46:38 PM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on June 20, 2010, 09:10:49 PM
Thanks, guys !

This car is going to be a new adventure for me... :scratchchin:

...It ain't rusty !!!  :2thumbs:

How am I going to work on it if it's not full of holes, and every bolt doesn't snap

off when I try to turn it ?  :shruggy:

I'm going to need a whole new skill set.  :smilielol:
congrats brother now finish that daytona
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

Daytona R/T SE

#21
June 20, 2010, 10:49:36 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on June 20, 2010, 09:46:38 PM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on June 20, 2010, 09:10:49 PM
Thanks, guys !

This car is going to be a new adventure for me... :scratchchin:

...It ain't rusty !!!  :2thumbs:

How am I going to work on it if it's not full of holes, and every bolt doesn't snap

off when I try to turn it ?  :shruggy:

I'm going to need a whole new skill set.  :smilielol:
congrats brother now finish that daytona


I know, I know.  ::)

I'm back on it just as soon as the ' 72 gets here,

and is safely tucked away... :yesnod:



Opportunity knocked... :smash:

What was I gonna do ? :misbehaving:

RD

#22
June 20, 2010, 11:13:29 PM
great looking car, really not diggin the customized vinyl top.  are you going to put a full vinyl top on that baby and set it right?
67 Plymouth Barracuda, 69 Plymouth Barracuda, 73 Charger SE, 75 D100, 80 Sno-Commander

Daytona R/T SE

#23
June 20, 2010, 11:18:17 PM
Quote from: RD on June 20, 2010, 11:13:29 PM
great looking car, really not diggin the customized vinyl top.  are you going to put a full vinyl top on that baby and set it right?

Yep, it gets a full vinyl top.

Just as Mother Mopar intended.

That Half top / Sport top thing is history.

41husk

#24
June 21, 2010, 11:46:52 AM
looks like a great buy. Congratulations!  I can't wait to see it in person.
1969 Dodge Charger 500 440/727
1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1970 Plymouth Duster FM3
1974 Dodge Dart /6/904
1983 Plymouth Scamp GT 2.2 Auto
1950 Dodge Pilot house pick up

Bob

#25
June 21, 2010, 01:23:33 PM
Very nice 72 SE at a great price. I wonder what he is getting rid of next? The 66?

Wicked72

#26
June 21, 2010, 04:29:35 PM
Sounds close to someone elses story I know... lol :scratchchin: Well dont go and sell this one!! You got one beautiful ride now :cheers:
M-Massively O-Over P-Powered A-And R-Respected

Daytona R/T SE

#27
June 21, 2010, 04:56:23 PM
Quote from: Wicked72 on June 21, 2010, 04:29:35 PM
Sounds close to someone elses story I know... lol :scratchchin: Well dont go and sell this one!! You got one beautiful ride now :cheers:

Yep, I think this one might be a keeper.  :coolgleamA:

Daytona R/T SE

#28
July 28, 2010, 11:01:01 PM
My "new" '72 SE is on it's way !  :2thumbs:

It WILL be here on Saturday !  :2thumbs:

Here's a few pictures from the road !  :coolgleamA:


71383bee

#29
July 28, 2010, 11:11:38 PM
SWEET!

Congrats on the score!

I like the canopy top on the 72 SE  It blends well with the vertical 1/4 window plugs.

whats on your plan list...TB3 maybe?  
71 - FC7 383 Super Bee

Daytona R/T SE

#30
July 28, 2010, 11:21:16 PM
Quote from: 71383bee on July 28, 2010, 11:11:38 PM




whats on your plan list...TB3 maybe?  

Not 100% sure....

I like the Black, but "Petty" Blue is a strong possibility  :coolgleamA:

71383bee

#31
July 28, 2010, 11:48:34 PM
I hear ya it is a tough call.  the black on black theme is very nice, but to get her close to what you had is a powerful draw.

A guilty pleasure of my youth is to get a 75 cougar.   Aside from the obvious ford product puns, but they truly are a...unique...looking ride, but its tough to beat a car i grew up in as a child! 
71 - FC7 383 Super Bee

jlb1pi

#32
July 29, 2010, 10:54:50 PM
Yup....I figure we're just about 76.17% of the way there !!

Hunkered down in Oklahoma tonight--out at the famous (or is it infamous) Ranch....

Check in with ya tomorrow night from 'somewhere in The Show Me State'.


HERE'S CONFIRMATION THAT HE'S STILL IN ONE PIECE, DAYTONA
(your SE, not necessarily the Tow Driver):


Daytona R/T SE

#33
July 30, 2010, 01:24:01 AM
Just a little further, Jerry.  :wave:

I've got the Mickey's in the fridge... :cheers:

moparstuart

#34
July 30, 2010, 09:46:54 AM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on July 30, 2010, 01:24:01 AM
Just a little further, Jerry.  :wave:

I've got the Mickey's in the fridge... :cheers:
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:   
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

jlb1pi

#35
July 30, 2010, 10:26:02 PM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on July 30, 2010, 01:24:01 AM
Just a little further, Jerry.  :wave:

I've got the Mickey's in the fridge... :cheers:

I'll tell you one thing I've learned:

When I get the 66 "polished up" and ready to be put on the market, you can forget Craigslist and Ebay...

I'm going to put it on a car trailer and head east on I-40 !!

If it's anything like with this 72, I'm betting I don't make the Arizona state line before someone has made
me an offer I can't refuse !!

(You're lucky I'm a man of my word, Chris....or I would be sitting back in CA, sucking on my own Mickey Wide Mouths and counting my pictures of Dead Presidents !!

And if that humidity and heat index is as bad as I think it's going to be there, you'd better have TWO fridges and an 'iced down' wash tub full of them puppies !!

:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:


(COUPLE MORE SHOTS FER YA:)




(Even on a trailer, these beasts really suck the gas, don't they?
;D ;D

Daytona R/T SE

#36
July 30, 2010, 11:30:12 PM
You must be getting close, Jerry.

I see green grass and trees instead of palm trees, sand and rocks...



Who IS that sexy bastard posing next to my car ?


:smilielol:

Tilar

#37
July 31, 2010, 06:51:59 AM
That is one good lookin ride.  I had a 72 Petty Blue SE Brougham with a fresh paint job that I let my third wife talk me into trading for a 1985 LaBaron vert... Shoulda kept the 72 and traded the wife. I'd be money ahead.  :brickwall:
Dave  

God must love stupid people; He made so many.


quapman

#38
July 31, 2010, 08:01:34 AM
Quote from: kab69440 on June 19, 2010, 10:43:38 PM
Do 72 SE's all have that funky slim quarter curtain? I scoped out a 72 today in Decatur, IN. Wondering if it was an SE/ Brougham car? It had a 383/727 9.25 combo. Someone ( a worse hack than myself) installed Continental? opera glass in the sail panels and the car was full of plastic. Had a nice looking hideaway assembly, though. For $4,700, I passed.

Yes, all 72 S.E.'s have a HUGE c-pillar and tiny quarter windows. Some folks aren't fond of the look and the visibility when changing lanes is a real bitch!

mopar73

#39
July 31, 2010, 02:22:28 PM
Congrats on the score!! :cheers:

Daytona R/T SE

#40
August 01, 2010, 02:51:22 AM
It's here !  :boogie:

Tilar

#41
August 01, 2010, 05:02:59 AM
Yeehaw! Let the fun begin.   :yesnod:
Dave  

God must love stupid people; He made so many.


jlb1pi

#42
August 01, 2010, 05:17:15 AM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on August 01, 2010, 02:51:22 AM
It's here !  :boogie:
By Jove, I believe it 'tis !!..... :scratchchin: :scratchchin:.....


PIECE OF CAKE, EH CHRIS?



RELIEF TRUCK......SAME TIRED DRIVER.....


AND SO, THE EPIC SAGA COMES TO A HAPPY ENDING:


(for my part, anyway.......now does anyone happen to know which way is 'West' ??)


That's towards Cincinnati, isn't it ??
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:

ACUDANUT

#43
August 01, 2010, 09:08:10 AM
What happened on your Daytona title issue ?

Daytona R/T SE

#44
August 01, 2010, 09:21:53 PM
After this morning's quickie splash and dash...

Daytona R/T SE

#45
August 01, 2010, 09:44:38 PM
Quote from: jlb1pi on August 01, 2010, 05:17:15 AM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on August 01, 2010, 02:51:22 AM
It's here !  :boogie:
By Jove, I believe it 'tis !!..... :scratchchin: :scratchchin:.....


PIECE OF CAKE, EH CHRIS?



RELIEF TRUCK......SAME TIRED DRIVER.....


AND SO, THE EPIC SAGA COMES TO A HAPPY ENDING:


(for my part, anyway.......now does anyone happen to know which way is 'West' ??)


That's towards Cincinnati, isn't it ??
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:


Yes, Jerry, the way home is straight that way....

Uhhh....To Ohio ???



Well That's one way to get there, I guess. :shruggy:



Jerry, I'd like to thank you again.

It's so refreshing to meet a man who will stick to his word, despite insurmountable circumstances, overcoming impossible

obstacles, to keep a promise made to a tiny blip on a computer screen, a voice on the phone, a perfect stranger, 1800 + miles

away, just because he said he would.


A far lesser man would have just said "Screw that Bozo, I've changed my mind, I think I'll just keep it"

Thank you, Sir.

I'm forever in your debt.

Chris

Daytona R/T SE

#46
August 01, 2010, 09:50:18 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on August 01, 2010, 09:08:10 AM
What happened on your Daytona title issue ?

Dunno...???

I didn't know I had one  :shruggy:

Please explain...

Nacho-RT74

#47
August 01, 2010, 11:21:23 PM
Since I know that car personally ( when I went to USA to Carlisle 2008, Jer was my host in Cali ), I can say is a GOOD DEAL!!!

just need to take care of the usual, but is a GOOD DEAL!
Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

ACUDANUT

#48
August 02, 2010, 10:03:46 AM
 Must be another member here, who has a project Daytona that needs a title for it. Sorry. NICE 72 Charger BTW

Daytona R/T SE

#49
August 02, 2010, 04:51:57 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on August 02, 2010, 10:03:46 AM
Must be another member here, who has a project Daytona that needs a title for it. Sorry. NICE 72 Charger BTW

:coolgleamA: :cheers:

41husk

#50
August 02, 2010, 05:52:30 PM
Congratulations!  I can' wait to see it in person.
1969 Dodge Charger 500 440/727
1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1970 Plymouth Duster FM3
1974 Dodge Dart /6/904
1983 Plymouth Scamp GT 2.2 Auto
1950 Dodge Pilot house pick up

ACUDANUT

#51
August 03, 2010, 09:20:57 AM
 Call me a idoit, but I took that back plug out. Made it a better looking Charger IMO.  :shruggy: :Twocents:

jlb1pi

#52
August 04, 2010, 10:26:54 AM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on August 01, 2010, 09:44:38 PM
Yes, Jerry, the way home is straight that way....

Uhhh....To Ohio ???

Well That's one way to get there, I guess. :shruggy:
YUP...Cincinnati, OHIO, as a matter of fact....had to rescue our esteemed Administrator (suffering from too-much-stuff-in-the-garage-itis), by taking that 30K 5.7 complete Hemi off his hands...

After this last 1800 mile joyride, the little jaunt to Troy-Ville (hey!!...halfway to Carlisle !!) was a walk in the park!!

I have some pics in the camera of my 'new' Hemi....I'll post 'em up later....

(It was good finally meeting you, Troy, and thanks again for the good deal !!!)

Jer.

jlb1pi

#53
August 04, 2010, 12:13:55 PM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on August 01, 2010, 09:44:38 PM
.......Jerry, I'd like to thank you again.

It's so refreshing to meet a man who will stick to his word, despite insurmountable circumstances, overcoming impossible
obstacles, to keep a promise made to a tiny blip on a computer screen, a voice on the phone, a perfect stranger, 1800 + miles
away, just because he said he would.

A far lesser man would have just said "Screw that Bozo, I've changed my mind, I think I'll just keep it"

Thank you, Sir.

I'm forever in your debt.

Chris

:shruggy: :shruggy: :ahum: :ahum:

Shucks, Chris....I don't know what the big deal is (but thank you for the kind words)....I just did what I said I was going to do...


That's just the way I was raised...I know it seems sometimes like a 'lost art', but I was brought up to believe that if a man doesn't have his honesty, integrity, and doesn't stand by his word, then he
really has nothing.

Bottom line: The car was for sale, you liked it, we came to an agreement, I promised delivery, it's delivered.

End of story....It's sad that so many bad past experiences have led so many people to be surprised when someone actually follows up on their word and delivers what they promised....just the times, I guess.

At any rate, buddy...think no more of it, I'm just glad you like the car...(I TOLD you it was THE ONE,...
didn't I ??)

Enjoy it brother, you deserve it....and thanks again for the kind words.

Jer.  (And you owe me nothing, never mind that 'forever in your debt' jive) ;D

ACUDANUT

#54
August 04, 2010, 08:49:59 PM
 I sold a car 72 Ford Ranchero GT and promised delivery....I had to end up going 300 miles without a added dime to the deal. Sucks, but you have to stick with what you promised.

jlb1pi

#55
August 06, 2010, 02:07:05 PM
The "Hemi-Addendum" and Epilogue to our fine story, Chris:

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,72236.0.html

Daytona R/T SE

#56
August 17, 2010, 10:50:23 PM
Despite the fact it's been 100 degrees here for several days, 

I decided about 4:30 last Thursday afternoon to go up into the attic of my garage to see what I had laying around up there


that I could use on my newly acquired '72 Charger SE...


It was so hot up there that I'm sure I was about to spontaneously combust...


...But stubborn old me was going "shopping" any way.


Let's just say I found a few things...




Daytona R/T SE

#57
September 03, 2010, 07:41:41 PM
The "SPORT TOP"...



Daytona R/T SE

#58
September 03, 2010, 07:42:07 PM
Is GONE !



Daytona R/T SE

#59
September 03, 2010, 10:56:57 PM
When I removed the bench seat and carpet to begin converting the car to buckets/console I had a little surprise lurking under

the rug...

This was totally undetectable from underneath the car...


And EVERYTHING else is rock solid on this California car...


Daytona R/T SE

#60
September 03, 2010, 10:57:18 PM
No problem...

I'll just cut it out...


Daytona R/T SE

#61
September 03, 2010, 10:58:13 PM
And start fitting the replacement piece...

This is gonna need a little trimming...


mikesbbody

#62
September 04, 2010, 12:41:34 AM
Nice progress!  :2thumbs: I'm glad the Sport Top is history  :yesnod:

Daytona R/T SE

#63
October 29, 2010, 05:00:24 PM
Floor pan is all better now.  :coolgleamA:


Console/slapstick shifter is in.  :2thumbs:


Bucket seats are in.  :woohoo:


Please note the very rare upper/lower shifter option... :slap:



Daytona R/T SE

#64
October 29, 2010, 05:18:04 PM
The interior "Before" shots...


Daytona R/T SE

#65
August 29, 2012, 11:01:31 PM
So I get this car... :coolgleamA:

Wait...Has it been two years ago?  :o

Shit !  :brickwall:

Anyway...

So...

I get this car, and after swapping out the interior and scraping off the "Sport Top" custom padded vinyl

top, along with replacing the driver's side front floor pan...


Nothing.


It sits.

Well, I did manage to dig up a battery tray for it out of the "Archives" and install it... :2thumbs:

But, I've never attempted to start it. :icon_smile_dissapprove:

Two years...

No crankie-crankie. ::)

I do know there is a mystery noise in the engine: :scratchchin:

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,41659.msg458931.html#msg458931

As revealed by former owner and trans-continental delivery guy "Jerry" ;)

But I haven't tried it yet. :shruggy:

I'm planning on runnin' a 440 in it anyway, but...

It would be nice to know if it will still run and what the mystery noise is. :scratchchin:

Tomorrow the weather is supposed to be nice and I've got the day off... :coolgleamA:

Think I'll shove it outside in the bright sunshine...

Light the fuse on this bomb...

And see if something blows...

ACUDANUT

#66
August 30, 2012, 09:10:51 AM
WOW, 7 Mopars. How many or projects ?

Daytona R/T SE

#67
August 30, 2012, 10:17:47 AM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on August 30, 2012, 09:10:51 AM
WOW, 7 Mopars. How many or projects ?

Seven?

No.

That list is incomplete.

All are projects or parts cars.

I plan to keep and finish three of them.

The rest will be sold,

traded for something I need for one of the remaining three,

or stripped to the bare carcass and politely crushed.

Daytona R/T SE

#68
August 30, 2012, 02:23:57 PM
Well...IT RUNS! :2thumbs:


Sounds like all hell is breaking loose under the hood... :o

Sounds pretty good out the exhaust, though... :scratchchin:

I've heard something like that scrape bang squeak noise before...

It wound up being the flex plate on the torque converter...

Stay tuned...

moparstuart

#69
August 30, 2012, 02:41:32 PM
 :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

Ghoste

#71
September 04, 2012, 09:01:18 AM
Any further news on your breaking hell?

Daytona R/T SE

#72
September 04, 2012, 12:17:19 PM
Nope...

No time yet to check the flexplate out...


Then I want to check for clearance issues inside the timing cover...

Something is trying to escape from somewhere...
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