72 Charger Build

[ACUDANUT]

I would ditch that aftermarket floor shifter and find a Factory one..Then down the road you could add a Factory console. 

[chargd72]

I would ditch that aftermarket floor shifter and find a Factory one..Then down the road you could add a Factory console. 

Thought about it but I'm liking the buddy seat 

[SG1022]

Could you take some pictures of the base of the air filter, when it's off? I have my tubing, I just need a filter element that will fit, or can be adapated from a 3 inch tube.

I really want the mopar performance dry filter, over a KN or other oiled element. Problem is, It looks like the elements they sell are made to screw on to a pre existing fitting? Maybe somebody knows where I can get the tube fitting/adapater?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-7L-6-1L-HEMI-COLD-AIR-INTAKE-REPLACEMENT-FILTER-MOPAR-/270905404298?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3f13386b8a#ht_1908wt_1139

Look at the picture of the bottom of the filter. It is threaded, and looks FAR bigger than 3 inches.




This one appears to more tapered(and closer to the one you were using). It does not show a picture of the bottom though.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-7L-6-1L-HEMI-COLD-AIR-INTAKE-REPLACEMENT-FILTER-MOPAR-/270905404298?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3f13386b8a#ht_1908wt_1139


Again, I could use an adapater to go up or down an inch in diameter or so, but the ones posted look HUGe.

[SG1022]

if yours has that opening, and you can measure the size for me, I can just buy an adapater. 

[71_Charger_R/T]

Thanks guys, I appreciate all the feedback!

I finished the headlight bezels with the help of CDN72SE.  He sent me the missing screws and tabs I needed.  Thanks Alan     I should have taken a before pic of these.  They were pretty nasty but cleaned up quite well.

you're doing a great job Ryan,  Just one thing..... I know no one will see it with your hide-away grille but you will notice the difference if you drive it in the dark with the high beams on. In the picture the high beam bulbs are in 90 degrees off (sideways) The lenses will cast wrong this way and believe me, I know, you want to see "Bambi" as far down the road as you can when you are caught in the dark. Not trying to be critical.... just want to help preserve all your hard work.

[chargd72]

if yours has that opening, and you can measure the size for me, I can just buy an adapater. 

I'm not sure if that piece comes off or not.  I'll have to check for you.

[chargd72]

Thanks guys, I appreciate all the feedback!

I finished the headlight bezels with the help of CDN72SE.  He sent me the missing screws and tabs I needed.  Thanks Alan     I should have taken a before pic of these.  They were pretty nasty but cleaned up quite well.

you're doing a great job Ryan,  Just one thing..... I know no one will see it with your hide-away grille but you will notice the difference if you drive it in the dark with the high beams on. In the picture the high beam bulbs are in 90 degrees off (sideways) The lenses will cast wrong this way and believe me, I know, you want to see "Bambi" as far down the road as you can when you are caught in the dark. Not trying to be critical.... just want to help preserve all your hard work.

Good info.  I was thinking about correct orientation when I was putting them together but had no clue which was the right way.  That will save me some time playing around later.  Thanks.

[SG1022]

if yours has that opening, and you can measure the size for me, I can just buy an adapater. 

I'm not sure if that piece comes off or not.  I'll have to check for you.

Thanks man, I appreciate it.

[chargd72]

Got a few old parts cleaned and painted.  Stop and go power is now installed.

[HemiTom]

whats up with the SE tail lamp assemblies?? did you leave off the trim??

[chargd72]

whats up with the SE tail lamp assemblies?? did you leave off the trim??

Yep, I'm not a huge fan of the trim.  I think it puts too much chrome on the tail.

[Stretch]

You are doing a nice job. The car looks to be super solid! The floor pans are awesome! Keep up the good work!

[chargd72]

Have a few updates.  I was getting an itch to drive the car for the first time.  After 2.5 years I decided to do what I needed to do just to get the damn thing on the road.  So I wired up the dash, dropped it in and wired the engine bay.

[chargd72]

Dash in and testing concealed headlight motor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00cfySIoZSg

[chargd72]

And finally, the Charger's maiden voyage.  Felt damn good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWh5Ieg7RJc

[CDN72SE]

Sounds good Ryan. 

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Awesome! Must be a proud pappa 

[AirborneSilva]

Cool, sounds good!  I know it feels good to take it around the block, I take mine for a quick ride from time to time, one of these days I'll have the odds and ends fixed so I can get the damn safety check...  Keep up the good work and keep the pics coming 

[chargd72]

No more points distributor and ballast resistor.  Put in a Mallory Unilite dizzy with a Mallory HyFire 6a control box.

[bobs66440]

Nice work! 

[Wicked72]

cant wait for a stomp on it vid!!!!

[Foreman72]

Such a good thread...

[chargd72]

Pepped up the parking lamps this weekend.  Used some resin and hardener to fix the plastics.  Then sanded smooth and repainted.  Now you can hardly notice the damage.  That saved me $160.

[nvrbdn]

those turned out great.

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Great work keep the updates coming