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72 SE resto

Started by CharlieCharger, April 02, 2007, 03:42:37 PM

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CharlieCharger

April 02, 2007, 03:42:37 PM
How much in your Honest opinion would you spend on restoring a 72 SE 318 car..I've started on replacing lower quarters..but It looks like I will have to replace part of the roof, atleast the a-pillars..is it worth it? I know its my car and I determine the value but..Im curious. I have a few pics..the fram rails are very solid!
Earth. Even the word sounded strange to me now... unfamiliar. How long had I been gone? How long had I been back? Did it matter? I tried to find the rhythm of the world where I used to live. I followed the current. I was silent, attentive, I made a conscious effort to smile, nod, stand, and perform the millions of gestures that constitute life on earth. I studied these gestures until they became reflexes again. But I was haunted by the idea that I remembered her wrong -Solaris

CharlieCharger

#1
April 02, 2007, 03:45:40 PM
Here is some more pics..
Earth. Even the word sounded strange to me now... unfamiliar. How long had I been gone? How long had I been back? Did it matter? I tried to find the rhythm of the world where I used to live. I followed the current. I was silent, attentive, I made a conscious effort to smile, nod, stand, and perform the millions of gestures that constitute life on earth. I studied these gestures until they became reflexes again. But I was haunted by the idea that I remembered her wrong -Solaris

TruckDriver

#2
April 02, 2007, 04:13:06 PM
If your going that far to redo it, drop a big block in it or at least a 360. You can find a roof fairly easy yet.
PETE

My Dad taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" :P

CharlieCharger

#3
April 02, 2007, 04:16:27 PM
I plan on droping a 440 in it for sure.. :yesnod: I was even thinking about going the new age 5.7 hemi route but all that wiring looks like a pain in arse
Earth. Even the word sounded strange to me now... unfamiliar. How long had I been gone? How long had I been back? Did it matter? I tried to find the rhythm of the world where I used to live. I followed the current. I was silent, attentive, I made a conscious effort to smile, nod, stand, and perform the millions of gestures that constitute life on earth. I studied these gestures until they became reflexes again. But I was haunted by the idea that I remembered her wrong -Solaris

Daytona R/T SE

#4
April 02, 2007, 04:53:32 PM
If you can do the work yourself, do it. If you have to pay a shop to do that rust repair it will cost you a fortune...

CharlieCharger

#5
April 02, 2007, 04:58:28 PM
I plan on doing the trunk, and a few other parts but..the roof and a pillars im leaving it to someone who`s good with metal..I have to be honest I have been sitting on it for a while wondering if its gonna be worth it..but I really love the car and she is pretty when intact.
Earth. Even the word sounded strange to me now... unfamiliar. How long had I been gone? How long had I been back? Did it matter? I tried to find the rhythm of the world where I used to live. I followed the current. I was silent, attentive, I made a conscious effort to smile, nod, stand, and perform the millions of gestures that constitute life on earth. I studied these gestures until they became reflexes again. But I was haunted by the idea that I remembered her wrong -Solaris

nakita7

#6
April 02, 2007, 05:21:12 PM
I love 72 SE's. I had a black on tan 400 auto one that I added 72 Rallye doors, tailights and a bulge hood to. They are cool cars, but IMHO, if you are doing it for profit to sell right away, it's a waste of time. The 318 cars are nothing. However, in ten years it will be a different ball game. If you restore at todays costs and keep it for awhile you will definately recoup. About 2 cents worth...

TruckDriver

#7
April 02, 2007, 05:24:16 PM
It is worth it. I have had people tell me because the trunk in my desert car is rusted out, it's not worth it. But even though it is a small following, there are people out there that love the '72 SE rear quarter windows. I didn't like them at first, but once I got used to them, I like them now.  :yesnod:

I love this '72 SE.
PETE

My Dad taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" :P

Dude

#8
April 02, 2007, 05:59:22 PM
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,18845.msg206731.html#msg206731

Dude,

Check out this car, the dude spent big bang on this one, it's a 4 speed, too!

CharlieCharger

#9
April 02, 2007, 06:36:06 PM
I had no plans on selling it at all..Im not planning on flipping it or anything like that..a couple of 2nd gen guys told me to loose it somewhere..heh
Earth. Even the word sounded strange to me now... unfamiliar. How long had I been gone? How long had I been back? Did it matter? I tried to find the rhythm of the world where I used to live. I followed the current. I was silent, attentive, I made a conscious effort to smile, nod, stand, and perform the millions of gestures that constitute life on earth. I studied these gestures until they became reflexes again. But I was haunted by the idea that I remembered her wrong -Solaris

TruckDriver

#10
April 02, 2007, 06:51:43 PM
Quote from: CharlieCharger on April 02, 2007, 06:36:06 PM
I had no plans on selling it at all..Im not planning on flipping it or anything like that..a couple of 2nd gen guys told me to loose it somewhere..heh

I had that happen too. I won't name the DC.com board either where that happened :D

I would however, trade it for a second gen in the same condition as mine...







Like that will ever happen :P
PETE

My Dad taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" :P

Charger1973

#11
April 02, 2007, 08:54:31 PM
Its worth it.  Thats a good looking car and those parts arent that hard to come by.  You may have a little money into it if you dont do the metal work but in the end you will be glad you did. 

Paul G

#12
April 02, 2007, 09:00:36 PM
Third gen prices are going up. If you build it the way you want it and intend to keep it for a while you wont get hurt on it. Just make it desirable. Paint it a good color, put a hot motor in it and it will do just fine. If you put a big block hemi in there and you could pretty much name your price when it's done.
1972 Charger Topper Special, 360ci, 46RH OD trans, 8 3/4 sure grip with 3.91 gear, 14.93@92 mph.
1973 Charger Rallye, 4 speed, muscle rat. Whatever engine right now?

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CharlieCharger

#13
April 03, 2007, 01:16:33 PM
I must say, I appreciate the words of inspiration..thanks fellow 3rd gen guys
Earth. Even the word sounded strange to me now... unfamiliar. How long had I been gone? How long had I been back? Did it matter? I tried to find the rhythm of the world where I used to live. I followed the current. I was silent, attentive, I made a conscious effort to smile, nod, stand, and perform the millions of gestures that constitute life on earth. I studied these gestures until they became reflexes again. But I was haunted by the idea that I remembered her wrong -Solaris

jasonfromIKILLYA

#14
April 03, 2007, 02:49:42 PM
just adding my support.  I bought my 3rd gen because I couldn't afford a 2nd, but I love it now.  that damage doesn't look bad, fix it!!
"Great souls have always received violent opposition from mediocre minds" - Einstein

Nacho-RT74

#15
April 03, 2007, 03:41:37 PM
my car was some similar on front windshield and lower section of rear glass
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purple70rt

#16
April 03, 2007, 03:46:43 PM
Quote from: CharlieCharger on April 02, 2007, 06:36:06 PM
I had no plans on selling it at all..Im not planning on flipping it or anything like that..a couple of 2nd gen guys told me to loose it somewhere..heh

:iagree: :iagree:

Mean 318

#17
April 03, 2007, 03:52:35 PM
There will always be people who will tell you it isn't worth it!  :DI cant tell you how many people have told me.. and tell me to sell my 70 Coronet. I say if you love the car then fix it! You may be her last chance!

CharlieCharger

#18
April 03, 2007, 04:25:58 PM
im waiting to get the measurements from the repro trunk pans they say there getting in a month or two..then I will start drilling or using a 4.5 to get to the spot welds since im not keeping the piece thats in it now.
Earth. Even the word sounded strange to me now... unfamiliar. How long had I been gone? How long had I been back? Did it matter? I tried to find the rhythm of the world where I used to live. I followed the current. I was silent, attentive, I made a conscious effort to smile, nod, stand, and perform the millions of gestures that constitute life on earth. I studied these gestures until they became reflexes again. But I was haunted by the idea that I remembered her wrong -Solaris

CharlieCharger

#19
April 03, 2007, 04:31:51 PM
trunk pan and starting on the roof, minor surface rust..some through holes..my concern was the drip rail and the channel under the drip rail where the top of the window rest when its up? not sure what its called..I need to get ahold of a manual but anyway its ate all to hell..it would look hard to fabricate something like that..
Earth. Even the word sounded strange to me now... unfamiliar. How long had I been gone? How long had I been back? Did it matter? I tried to find the rhythm of the world where I used to live. I followed the current. I was silent, attentive, I made a conscious effort to smile, nod, stand, and perform the millions of gestures that constitute life on earth. I studied these gestures until they became reflexes again. But I was haunted by the idea that I remembered her wrong -Solaris

CharlieCharger

#20
April 03, 2007, 04:35:05 PM
trunk pan and starting on the roof, minor surface rust..some through holes..my concern was the drip rail and the channel under the drip rail where the top of the window rest when its up? not sure what its called..I need to get ahold of a manual but anyway its ate all to hell..it would look hard to fabricate something like that..
Earth. Even the word sounded strange to me now... unfamiliar. How long had I been gone? How long had I been back? Did it matter? I tried to find the rhythm of the world where I used to live. I followed the current. I was silent, attentive, I made a conscious effort to smile, nod, stand, and perform the millions of gestures that constitute life on earth. I studied these gestures until they became reflexes again. But I was haunted by the idea that I remembered her wrong -Solaris

mikesbbody

#21
April 03, 2007, 05:24:05 PM
charlie, nothing wrong with a 72 se i have one myself fix her up!

LL1 1967 Coronet

#22
April 03, 2007, 08:15:13 PM
Charlie, what color combo is your car?

Silver R/T

#23
April 03, 2007, 09:57:03 PM
Go ahead and fix it, its going to be good investment over the years. You cant buy what you learn along the way,.
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1968 silver/black/red striped R/T
My Charger is hybrid, it runs on gas and on tears of ricers
2001 Ram 2500 CTD
1993 Mazda MX-3 GS SE
1995 Ford Cobra SVT#2722

jasonfromIKILLYA

#24
April 03, 2007, 10:09:19 PM
I just view building a muscle car as a personal experience and when you're done it will be worth more to you than you could ever sell it for.  I know some people don't see it that way, but I just don't understand any other way to look at it.  We're guys (most of us) and any woman will tell you our cars are just an extension of our ..........   :angel:
"Great souls have always received violent opposition from mediocre minds" - Einstein
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