New or old school buying ???

[1974dodgecharger]

modern all the way...saw this blue 2015 in the parking lot 

[Chad L. Magee]

I prefer the old school stock Chargers, including the /6 ones.  To each their own...

[John Milner]

Definitely stock or maybe a day 2 look.  If you want a computer controlled engine and 20 inch wheels, buy a new charger. 

[Kern Dog]

I think the majority on this site would gravitate toward stock with possibly an upgrade like brakes or TVS suspension. That's just the nature of this site. You simply can't beat the styling of a second get Charger...
There will ALWAYS be demand for solid stock second gen chargers.

The hellcat drivetrain is impressive but I think it's a bit overrated. I think a 6.1L or 6.4L would be excellent for most driver's. 500-550hp is easy to get out of them.

I agree.
The Hellephant sounds cool but how the heck could you use all that power??? 500 to the ground is way over the top with street legal tires!

[garner7555]

Well I obviously like the old Charger with a modern twist.  I am still running a 440 with 727 but I added aluminum heads, EFI, and a stall convertor.  It is all aftermarket bolt on suspension (QA1 and Hotchkis)to lower the car and make it handle well.  I added a Borgeson steering box and 14" brembo brakes as well.   I just got the car finished up this spring and have put over 600 miles on it so far, even using the car to run errands and pick up groceries.  I know I'm in the minority on here and that's ok, but I like mine for driving.  I wanted it to drive as well as a modern car and I think once I add hydroboost to the brakes I will exceed the capabilities of some modern cars.          

[Highbanked Hauler]

 From what I see if I can't finish my 68 being a day 3 rebuild it should fit right in.

[67440chrg]

My 67 is nowhere near stock now. If had the funds I would have the same power train as a friends 2018 392 scat pack charger in it with upgraded front suspension and dana 60. It has no turbos but sounds like a muscle car and is pretty quick for a big car.

[tan top]

 old schoolish  day two etc , 15 inch wheels ,   braking  suspension  drive train up grades , more power while still looking back in the dayish     for me anyway     

[Highbanked Hauler]

old schoolish  day two etc , 15 inch wheels ,   braking  suspension  drive train up grades , more power while still looking back in the dayish     for me anyway     

  cool, thats where my 68 is headed.

[moparstuart]

i like having one of each    this one is still just as she rolled off the assembly line

[moparstuart]

this one has  modern supension  , sway bars  frame connectors    Viper six speed and a modern stereo    

[chargerperson]

old schoolish  day two etc , 15 inch wheels ,   braking  suspension  drive train up grades , more power while still looking back in the dayish     for me anyway     

That is close to what my 67 is.  The only difference being 17" wheels were required for the brakes but I used Magnum 500s.  Rest of exterior and interior is 100% stock while I have modern 6.4L, 6 speed tremec, RMS suspension and wilwoods.  Car when purchased by me had '78 400 and four wheel drum brakes.

[chargervert]

I recently purchased this 4 speed Challenger carcus for $500.  I have a 2014 5.7 Hemi engine and a rear independent suspension setup from a 2005 Charger R / T.  The plan is to build a modern powered Challenger with 4 wheel independent suspension.  I am thinking of getting an alterkation front suspension setup, and a Tremic 5 speed.  I am going to put a shaker hood on my 71 Challenger convertible, so I will have the T/A hood, rear spoiler, and exhaust from that car for the project.  I am thinking a modernized Challenger T/A clone,would be a cool build.  You don't get much E body in the  $500 price range, but it has good bones.

[Highbanked Hauler]

old schoolish  day two etc , 15 inch wheels ,   braking  suspension  drive train up grades , more power while still looking back in the dayish    for me anyway    

 cool, thats where my 68 is headed.

If circumstances were different the 68 would be a 500 replicar looking like it rolled out of Nicholes Engineering in 68.5 and would be setup for track days..

Without an original drive line rules don't apply !!!!

[tan top]

old schoolish  day two etc , 15 inch wheels ,   braking  suspension  drive train up grades , more power while still looking back in the dayish    for me anyway    

 cool, thats where my 68 is headed.

If circumstances were different the 68 would be a 500 replicar looking like it rolled out of Nicholes Engineering in 68.5 and would be setup for track days..

Without an original drive line rules don't apply !!!!

   
that would of been an awesome build !!  if I had the dough & time , would love to do the same kind of thing,  charger 500 grand national replica