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Started by percydaman, July 28, 2014, 01:45:14 PM

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percydaman

July 28, 2014, 01:45:14 PM
Greetings everyone! :cheers:

Brand new to the forum, just purchased my first hotrod, and I've always had a love for the Dodge Chargers, so decided that would be a great first purchase.  After spending time not only on this forum lurking and learning, not to mention other internet recon, I made the determination that a 3rd gen charger would most likely be my best shot, with the monies that I had.  I also like that it's not quite as popular as the previous generations, which fits with my love for being different.  :icon_smile_big:

I'm a bit of a motor neophyte, so I'll be taking full advantage of all the knowledgeable people on the forum.  The car runs really great!  It's just got the stock 318 but it got rebuilt at some point.  It does have a host of small issues though.  The automatic gear shift linkage is off, it's got a decent size power steering leak in a hose somewhere.  It loves to start up when it's cold, hates to do it when it's hot. So something going on with the carburetor, of which I'm not yet very knowledgeable about.  Rust isn't too bad other than under the top, which I will definitely be replacing.  That dash is in pretty bad condition which you can see as I add more pics.  The paint isn't the original, but I think it's the original color.  It's not in bad shape, though it's certainly fading in some places, namely right over the engine.

Please forgive the HRIish nature of some of the images, it was a super bright day. 

percydaman

#1
July 28, 2014, 01:46:35 PM
Some more images:

JB400

#2
July 28, 2014, 01:48:11 PM
Welcome to the forum :cheers:  Looks like you have a good start to a great car. :2thumbs:

tan top

#3
July 28, 2014, 01:49:34 PM
hello & welcome  :cheers: :cheers:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

polywideblock

#4
July 28, 2014, 01:50:20 PM
welcome    :cheers:    and like he just said  :yesnod:


  and 71 GA4  383 magnum  SE

Mopar Nut

#5
July 28, 2014, 01:57:05 PM
:wave: Welcome aboard!

Nice looking 73!
"Dear God, my prayer for 2024 is a fat bank account and a thin body. Please don't mix these up like you did the last ten years."

EccentricMagpies

#6
July 28, 2014, 02:12:53 PM
Welcome!!!!

Really like the colors!   Rims look great on the car too
'74 Rallye 4spd (WH23L4) (1 of 94)
'74 Rallye Auto (WH23L4) (quad black)
'69 Swinger 340 - 4spd
'70 Duster 340 - 4spd

Ghoste

#7
July 28, 2014, 03:57:10 PM
Welcome to the group, I like your car man, great color.

41husk

#8
July 28, 2014, 03:59:52 PM
Good start and welcome.  I love 3rd gens.
1969 Dodge Charger 500 440/727
1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1970 Plymouth Duster FM3
1974 Dodge Dart /6/904
1983 Plymouth Scamp GT 2.2 Auto
1950 Dodge Pilot house pick up

Nick5420

#9
July 28, 2014, 06:01:49 PM
Wish I had that little rust under the top of my 74 lol. Welcome.

nvrbdn

#10
July 28, 2014, 06:39:59 PM
welcome home.  :cheers:  nice car. great stance. looks to be a very nice place to start. hope to see a lot more of this one. :yesnod: :yesnod:
70 Dodge Charger 500
70 Duster (Moulin Rouge)
73 Challenger
50 Dodge Pilot House

CDN72SE

#11
July 28, 2014, 07:22:49 PM
Nice car and welcome to the site.
1972 Charger SE

RallyeMike

#12
July 28, 2014, 07:25:58 PM
Welcome. Looks like a good starting point. 318 is one of the best engines ever made when it comes to durability.
1969 Charger 500 #232008
1972 Charger, Grand Sport #41
1973 Charger "T/A"

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Fitz73Chrgr

#13
July 28, 2014, 07:29:37 PM
Welcome!  Always happy to see another 73!
'73 Charger - project                '70 Charger - driver                 '66 Charger - survivor

Resto thread:
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,89803.msg1019541.html#msg1019541

ODZKing

#14
July 28, 2014, 08:14:02 PM
 :cheers: yep, welcome.
Posting pics, right away ... you did lurk didn't you.
Well, glad to have another 3rd gen on board!  :2thumbs:

Nacho-RT74

#15
July 29, 2014, 09:55:40 AM
great car to start with!

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Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html
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