Hello, newbie here

[Mr.Woolery]

Hi folks,

My name is David and I love Chargers...especially the 3rd gen fuselage designs.  I currently have three other cars (one nearly complete project/race/show car, one exotic car, and one DD), but as of yet have never owned a piece of American V8 iron(Yeah, I know...OMG heresy)!  Although I've completely torn down and rebuilt/restored another car before, I think it's time I start with my first V8...and I think Mopar is the way to go.

Been looking at Chargers for awhile and have been wanting to get a '71-'73 Charger project car into my garage for some time.  Been lurking for a bit here but finally decided to start posting up as a registered member as a sort of "first step" to actually taking the plunge and buying a car.

I'm located in Southern California (Los Angeles area) and as of yet have not found an example in the right condition and at the right price...but I'm working on it.  I like the Rallye edition, though I know this would be a pipe dream for me (simply couldn't afford one).  As a result, I'm not particularly interested in the car I end up with being numbers matching or have rare options, as I plan to personalize it and mix up some features from the various models & years to get the right combination that's right for me.    This is what I'd like to eventually build:

-'71-72 body (I like the smaller rear quarter windows) though I do have some cool ideas for a '73 body.
-383 engine w/manual tranny
-'72 hideaway lights
-Rallye doors (though this is primarily a pipe dream since I don't think Rallye doors are even available).

Anyway...Just posting to say "hi" and let you know I'm here.  Hopefully I won't ask too many stupid questions trying to learn everything I need to know to get started and to stay on the right path in restoring my Charger once I get it.  Looking forward to adding a Charger to my car 'family'...and I use the term 'family' because I NEVER sell a car once I buy it.  I keep my cars forever and slowly make them better.

[captnsim]

Welcome to the site  Lots of great info here to get you prepared for your purchase....

[67_Dodge_Charger]

Welcome to the site... you will find that everyone here is quite helpful

Robert

[bull]

Newbies who own project cars are required to post pictures of them in their introductory post.  Even if they're not Chargers.




















Not really but I'd like to think so. Welcome to the site.

[jb666]

Welcome!! You'll find this is one of the greatest Mopar resources out there 

[Sublime/Sixpack]

Welcome, and good luck in finding your Mopar.

[RD]

welcome and glad you enjoy 3rd gens.. try your local craigslist.. in the plains of the U.S. the 3rd gen is very reasonable.  May want to address this as it could be cheaper to buy one here and ship it to you, rather than purchasing one in kommiefornia (oops? california) hehehehe j/k

take care and welcome again.

[69bronzeT5]

Welcome to the site and best of luck finding one

[SeattleCharger]

Welcome to the dodgecharger.com family,  good luck finding your car, and post pics when you do.   

[richard pettys 73]

Welcome to the site David. I hope you find it as useful as i did when i first joined...good luck on finding your car..please send pics when you do

[skip68]

Welcome Brother.      You are at the right place for all the info you need.   

[Green71R/T]

One of my mottos is better stupid questions than stupid mistakes.The key to finding the right car is patience.Take your time and do not fall in love with the first girl in a pretty dress.There are lots of people here who will help you.Welcome.

[69*F5*SE]

Welcome to the site.   

[mikepmcs]

 

[tan top]

hello David 

[lexxman]

Hi.David.weclome you will find this site very helpful.

[mikesbbody]

Welcome 

[Back N Black]

Welcome

[bull]

One of my mottos is better stupid questions than stupid mistakes.

What if they do both?

[Tilar]

Welcome, David. You definitely picked the right place to start asking questions. There is an abundance of knowledge here with these guys. They're even teaching this old dog some new tricks. 

Dave

[bigred68]

  Hello David! Welcome!

[Mr.Woolery]

Thank you for the warm welcome, everyone!

So at this time I may have a possible find...nothing special, a '73 for less than $2k.  It's not a '71-72, but I think I can make this one look nice, and the price seems decent for a 318 running one owner car.  I'll have more details later this week if things pan out.

[FlatbackFanatic]

Welcome!! Good luck in your search.

[mopar_nut_440_6]

Welcome aboard David! 

This is a great group of guys with tons of knowledge!

[speedfreak68]

Welcome!! theres alot of info on this site just don't forget to search.