my 73 charger se

[jpsycoboy5]

Hey i got this charger about a year ago and have slowly been getting parts for it and getting ready to restore it i bought a 440 and 727 out of a motorhome for it i plan on making it my daily driver i dont want a trailer queen haha here are some pics of it when i got it i drove 10 hours to get it haha and paid $150 she is really rusty but its nothing a sander welder and some sheet metal cant fix

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[SG1022]

First! 

That looks a little like mine 

I can't wait to see the progress on this one.

--Taylor

[Axels73Charger]

Wow thats a good amount of work there... But hey its doable! I cant wait to see how it turns out!

[tan top]

lot of time consuming work !! so whats the plan ?? stock type rebuild or

[LoneStar Mopar]

Its nothing that a true restorer cant handle! Good luck, I can't wait to see more.

[RD]

glad to see another 73 coming back from the dead!!! good luck and keep us posted

[nvrbdn]

lots of possibilities there.good luck. if your not starting too soon, keep the leaves off the rear areas cuz they will hold moisture there and cause more damage.

[jpsycoboy5]

lot of time consuming work !! so whats the plan ?? stock type rebuild or

Well it is a numbers matching 318 car so nothing to special but I'm going to keep all the parts the 318 was seized I pulled it and I am in the process of building up a motor home 440 engine I really wanted a 4 speed but the swap is a little to rich for my blood. I'm thinking about after all the body work I'm going to paint it gloss black with an r/t stripe without the r/t I'm going to build this charger into my dream not a complete stock restore

[jpsycoboy5]

Its nothing that a true restorer cant handle! Good luck, I can't wait to see more.

This will be my first restore and I plan to do all the work I can by myself haha so I guess we find out if I'm a true restorer

[Charger440RDN]

Here is a recent story about a 73 Charger restoration in Mopar Muscle magazine that you might find interesting.  The article talks about how the 73-74 Chargers don't get the respect they deserve. Good luck on the restoration.

http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/featuredvehicles/b_body/mopp_0904_1973_dodge_charger_rallye/index.html

[LoneStar Mopar]

jpsycoboy5, You will be fine. I am just glad to see other people that are willing to take on a challenge. Your car is along the lines of the type of cars I like to work on. Don't get me wrong I like to do spit and polish jobs too, but these jobs are always so much more rewarding (although more expensive) when finished. It's funny because at first alot of people will tell you that its not fixable or that you cant do it. I love proving them wrong and truly bringing a former piece of junk back to life. Once again good luck and I cant wait to see more!

[jpsycoboy5]

jpsycoboy5, You will be fine. I am just glad to see other people that are willing to take on a challenge. Your car is along the lines of the type of cars I like to work on. Don't get me wrong I like to do spit and polish jobs too, but these jobs are always so much more rewarding (although more expensive) when finished. It's funny because at first alot of people will tell you that its not fixable or that you cant do it. I love proving them wrong and truly bringing a former piece of junk back to life. Once again good luck and I cant wait to see more!

haha i just have this terrible thing about me i can never buy anything that is in perfect condition ready to use haha i like having something to tinker with and fix i mean i wouldnt mind having a charger that was complete and ready to drive but i honestly don't think i'd have as much fun with it.  Funny you mention people will say its not fixable my entire family thinks i won't ever get this car done and that i should scrap it i plan to work on it the entire winter it took me almost a year for me to convince my dad i need to be able to keep it in the garage to work on it it snows like 6 months out of the year here

[nvrbdn]

i think it will be a blast for you. im picking up a 72 next week that will be my "this winter" project too. its a chore, but it will be a fun project as yours will be. share plenty of pics and everyone in here will get to live it with you and share helpful tips.

[451-74Charger]

This is an awesome resto thread... (and mod)

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,64692.0.html

[chargerjy9]

good luck restoring the car. It looks just like mine, same color (JY9) same interior. it will be great to see another on the road. here are some shots of what it may look like finished

[jpsycoboy5]

Update

Engine pulled all wiring harnesses stripped out
Fenders off
Seats out
Hood off
All engine compartment accessories out

Ill get pics up later today

[Beer]

Ill get pics up later today

Your disassembly pics are others assembly pics!  Particulary interested in Brake/fuel line and the retaining clips type locations 

[Brock Samson]

 Your pretty Brave! When I found mine stripped and in a junkyard no one thought she's get back on the road either.
   Now, folks ask if it's original... They don't even remember it being a basket case. 
         Awiting your progress reports... 
   

[400/6/PAC]

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,23855.msg259004.html#msg259004
Scroll down this link and look at My before pics.
This was My first restoration as well.
Lot of work but a lot of fun.
Stick with it and don't get discouraged.
Not to say My car is all that great, Just trying to encourage you to go for it.