I need some help you guys!

[DREDILSKI]

I was able to pry my father's 73 SE out of his hands and into my possesion.  Now I'm sitting back thinking 3 things:

1.  How much money will I need or do I want to spend on the car?

2.  Do I want to go the original route (keep everything original) or should I give it some of my own flavor?

3.  Since I have joined this site I have read posts talking about all kinds of factory engine sizes, colors, fender codes and what they mean, and just about everything else under the sun dealing with chargers.

Now I realize that i don't know much about my new prize piece.  I love the car but I guess I just have some educating of myself to do on it.  If some one has a Chargers for dummies guide I could use it would really be helpful. Any words of wisdom or websites would really help.

P.S.- I live in the MD-DC-VA area,if any one knows a good restoration shop or just someone who knows what they are doing and does good work, please let me know.       

Thanks
DRE

[69charger2002]

rule #1 for chargers for dummies.. on this site we want PICS!!! congrats on getting the car, show us your prize!
trav

[TruckDriver]

Check out my '71 to '74 Charger only website/forum (link below). A lot of the members on my forum hang out here too. There is a lot of stuff that will answer your questions too in different sections as well.

[DREDILSKI]

I just called the shop to see if my wiring harness has come in yet, I'll be going by there soon and I'll take as many pics as possible.

[RallyeMike]

rule #1 for chargers for dummies.. on this site we want PICS!!! congrats on getting the car, show us your prize!
trav

[BMOTOXSTAR]

Pic' s man pic's.

[BigBlockSam]

should I give it some of my own flavor? 

  AH, YEP

[DREDILSKI]

It's been a while but here are some pics.

[DREDILSKI]

It only took a year but I figured out how to post my pics. 


Behind the driver side rear wheel

Rear shot

Behind the passenger rear wheel

[A383Wing]

Ouch!

[DREDILSKI]

In front of the passenger rear wheel

[69bronzeT5]

Damn, that thing needs a lot of help

[rt green]

i've seen worse. they make quarters for those, right?

[69*F5*SE]

Hmmm, I looks like someone already tried some bodywork on her and poorly.  Sorry, no offense..  It will need quite a bit of work. More pics.   

[74Rallye]

I see an opportunity to buy lots of tools. You may want to consider buying a donor car as well. Consider doing as much of the work as you can unless money is not an issue.
Let's see some pics of the engine bay and interior!

[Back N Black]

If you don't have allot of skills, expect to spend around 25 to 30 K to make it nice. 

[ACUDANUT]

 I would use it as a parts car and buy a 72.

[FLG]

If your prepared to spend the cash they make plenty of sheet metal, save her 

[DREDILSKI]

Well I'm currently trying to put togther my plan of action. My dad had a guy doing the body work so it's there getting some here and there work whenever he gets a chance. My first plan of action is to get the engine checked out ( maybe a rebuild ) and to see how solid the rest of the body is( the brake system would be next ). I took some pics today of the engine and I'll post them later. The interior is stripped and does not really have much in it but I do know all the pieces were there when my dad had it. Whatever help or info you guys can lend is greatfully appreciated. I wanted to know what I should or should not use to clean some interior vinyl pieces that I brought home. I don't think I would be able to EVER get rid of the car, even if I never get it totally restored. I love 73s and 74s so the 72 is out of the question.  Thanks for the quote of 25 to 30k, it hurt but thanks all the same. I purchase some JC Whitney quarter skins and I'm waiting for the body guy to tell me if they will do or if I'll need quarters ( I'm going to post those too ).

[RTDaddy]

Dred,
I'm in central Va., and may have the parts to help you out.  PM and we can talk.  I hope the gy doing the body work now is not he guy who did the bodywork in the pics.

"IF YOU'RE UNDER CONTROL, YOU AIN'T GOING FAST ENOUGH."

[DREDILSKI]

A look under the hood.

[DREDILSKI]

More pics

[74Rallye]

Wow, I've never seen Holley valve covers. Nice.
Engine bay looks complete. That's always a good start.

[bk72]

you can fix that but it will take time. if i was you i would keep some original and some new   

[Silver R/T]

lots of rust but its fixable. Good thing you've got it before it all rusted away.