73 or 74 charger identification

[Nathaniel88]

        Hi my name is Nathaniel, im 15. There happens to be a 73 or 74 Charger at a mans house near mine, and I was wondering what I could look for that would tell me exactly what year the car is and what kind of charger it is (ex: Rallye, r/t etc). Also maybe some problem spots for rust on that generation?  I'm interested in figuring out what I can about this car as I plan on trying to buy it eventually. Thanks.

[Nacho-RT74]

without check the VIN ? no vent grills on hood close to windshield and shoulder front seatbelts hanging out from where supposed to be the B pillar post will tell you is a 74. Looking at the VIN, 6th digit will say 3 or 4 ( 73 or 74 )

Bulged hood ( if original ) will tell you is a Rallye

No R/Ts since 72, Rallye package replaced it.

Rust spots ? the same on all those years cars from any brand... lower quarter areas and Ropof if vinyl top. More rust will depend of its life.

[VegasCharger]

Hello Nathaniel and welcome to DC.com. 

Also the steering wheels are a dead give away if the previous owners didn't change them out.

Below pics are examples: 

[Nacho-RT74]

yes... the steering wheel is a signal too, except if it was changed or got tuff wheel or the plain 3 spokes one ( mainly if  is WL21 on VIN )

also if switches indicators got an icon and not just the words, being 74 if so.

If trunk floor got a hump down the spare tire is a 74, etc...

( but if you already got closer to the car you already was able to check the VIN )

The seatbelt hanging from the "B pillar" area and the hood grilles absence will got you on the year from the distance

[Nacho-RT74]

here a 74.... note the seatbelt hanger from around the middle area of the roof ( around B pillar area ) and no grilles on hood close to windshield ( no matter if buldged or flat hood )

this specific car is a Rallye

a 73 could get a hanging shoulder seatbelt because is not storaged/clipped to the roof correctly, but will be hanging closer to C pillar area