1972 Dodge Charger New to the Forum

[dragon84]

Hi,

I'm new to the group.  I just pulled a 1972 Charger from some guys back yard.  The body is sound except for the roof (vinal top...need i say more).  Im looking for any help or advice etc.  Im in the Army and stationed in Monterey CA for now.  Thanks in advance.

Tom

[tan top]

hello & welcome  Tom .........   whats the plan , stock type rebuild , or

[moparstuart]

welcome , stick around these are great people here and you will find plenty of help .

  how about some pictures of it  ?

[JeffYoung]

72 Rallye, 440/4 spd here.  Finding parts for the 71-72s can be difficult in some cases.

I've done some suspension upgrades, using Firm Feel's stuff. Highly recommended.

[dragon84]

I'm going for a fun, modified rebuild.  The Vin says its supposed to be a H class (high), 318 2BBL "LA" engine.  The guy told me there was a 440(non magnum)/727 in it but it wasn't the stock engine.  I'm working on the pics right now.  Not too bad for $1600, i hope haha.

[Nacho-RT74]

it looks a good core to begin... not big visible rust spots at least, just some dents and thats not a headache!

[tan top]

 good deal ,  pretty straight looking !  from the pictures     

[dragon84]

Its not in bad shape at all.. except for the roof.  I need to find a replacement full sheet metal top or do alot of patch welding.  Maybe Santa will get me a welder and show me how to use it for xmas haha.

[Arthu®]

Welcome, that looks like a nice project.

Cool Mi-24 in your picture.

Arthur

[dragon84]

thanks, We were doing some work with the Polish Army in Iraq.  I spent years training to shoot those things down and then found myself flying with them.. haha  just weird so I had to take a pic.

[Arthu®]

thanks, We were doing some work with the Polish Army in Iraq.  I spent years training to shoot those things down and then found myself flying with them.. haha  just weird so I had to take a pic.

They are an absurd kind of chopper. It was not too long ago when I first saw one in person as well. I don't know what they were thinking when they designed an attack/transport chopper all in one...

[skip68]

Welcome to the site Tom.      That car looks good.   

[mikesbbody]

Welcome Tom  I also have a 72 Charger  good score for the $!

[dragon84]

Mike,

did you have to do any work to the roof?  I have some holes to fill haha.

Tom

[oldrock]

Sounds like you got a good deal as long as the engine/tranny is usable and no hidden major problems. My 16 son has a 72 that we bought in the spring and have been restoring together. It was originally a vinyl top. His was really rusted when we got it but hadn't rusted thru so we just used that stuff that neutralizes rust and did a couple of thick coats of that. Then followed up with a heavy coat of primer and then a few coats of paint and finished with a few more coats of clear. Saved us having to mess with a replacement roof on it and since he is on a very tight budget, that was the cheap way to go for him. We did a thread documenting our entire restoration if you want to check that out. Here is a pic I took of Josh just today out washing his charger.

[dragon84]

i was actu just looking at you review.  Unfortunately I have some holes in my roof so its either fix them or make a perminent convertable hah.

Tom

[NHCharger]

Welcome 
I have a 71 &72 Charger, love the lines of those cars.
To bad you didn't live closer. I have a near perfect roof I cut off my 72 parts car which I'm using as a sandblasting shield 

[mikesbbody]

Mike,

did you have to do any work to the roof?  I have some holes to fill haha.

Tom

Tom the roof is good  be sure to check out the 3rd gen Charger website www.1971-1974dodgecharger.com

[RD]

welcome to the board, former 14S ADA guy here, practiced shooting down the Hind D for many years myself.  Glad you can make it and it looks like you have a very sound start on that 72.

[CDN72SE]

  Got any pics or an update on your progress?

[41husk]

Welcome, were are you from before you entered the service?

[Wicked72]

WELCOME!!!! Cant wait to see the picS!!! I just started my build thread and will be selling off some parts if interested for your build!