Personal Favourite '74-79 Mopars

It would be interesting to hear what people's personal favourite '74 to '79 Mopar B bodies are.

Any takers out there?

My friend had a pretty bad 76 Cordoba. Black with tan leather, a built 440, 727 and 391s. That car screamed.

Mopar made B-bodies after 1972? :rolling:

J/K!

I'd have to vote for the 1974 Plymouth Road Runner

:rolling: @ Daniel , I got something for ya..... :black_eye: J/K as well. :grin:

The last of the old style Chargers I like alot and Magnums. That's it.

The only (sorta cool) Mopar I've owned that was built after 71 was a Volare road runner 4 speed car so I can't pick from personal experience. BUT....on pure aesthetics I'd maybe have to vote for a Magnum.

I don't know, probably something with Rich Corinthian Leather...

I am out there, but I would have to say the 1975 Plymouth Fury Custom 4 dr

74 Satellite, what was so special about the '75 Fury Custom that makes it stand out for you. Did it have the squad package?

My '75 was not an A38 car (Squad package) but I just loved the body styling, it was roomy inside, seats were comfortable, the 360 had plenty of oomph. Always got compliments on the car, thing took the abuse of a 17 year old in stride. Plus it was different than the normal hotrodder would drive. I like having/driving something that isnt so mainstream. The single headlights and the grille just made it look menacing in the rearview mirror. It was the same gold color as my '74 Satellite that I drive now but I changed it to blue one summer.

I hold a fondness for this body style that I just cant explain...

74 runners work for me

Any 74-78 B-body cop car fans out there?

Any 74-78 B-body cop car fans out there?

yep me!!!

1977 Dodge Monaco Highway Patrol car

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My favorite would have to be a 75 Roadrunner. Never had one, but i had a 75 fury 2 door and a 75 Coronet 2 door, almost the same thing.

Now I really like that two door hardtop body style, that reddish orange looks very nice.

My favorite would have to be a 75 Roadrunner. Never had one, but i had a 75 fury 2 door and a 75 Coronet 2 door, almost the same thing.

Okay, so I'm thinking that my answer to this question is "Um, let's see: smog motors with 8 to 1 compression, shock absorber bumpers, 85 mph speedos, electronic lean-burn-out-systems, granny-matics in everything, anything but stylish body designs, and drunks on the assembly lines churning out copious amounts of automotive crappola. How about there ain't no such thing as my fav-o-rite '74 - '79 B-Body?" Then alleyoop throws that pic of the '75 Runner up on the board and we have an instant winner! I cast my vote with him! All of that other stuff I just mentioned can be overcome by an admiring and determined owner, and of course a lot of dollars...
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Ray

Well, acmwe a12, you sound like you don't like the later B bodies. And a problem with alley, and the money he threw at it, makes it better? Gezzz, why did you even post in the thread.

In the last 5 years of owning my car, I have replaced 1 item only, a fan switch.

I think what he meant was he got a new appreciation of those cars by virtue of the posting of that one pic.

Rumblefish:

You clearly misinterpretted the intent of my post.

No, I am not a huge fan of the later B-Bodies, and for reasons I clearly stated and a tad embellished - Albeit done with some humorous intent. Hence the smiley tongue flap that you somehow missed. I do however prefer them to most Brand X vehicles or the wrong wheel drive crap favored currently by the youth of our great nation. But you'd be hard pressed to find anyone on this board that would rather have a smogger 360 in a late seventies land-yacht than a Hemi-powered '67 GTX or '70 Charger, or a 440-6 motivated '69 Road Runner or Super Bee.

I know of no problem with alley, or any money he threw at anything so I have no idea what you are talking about. That red Charger was obviously loved on by someone given its striking appearance and that prompted my comment about being determined and throwing a few coins at a project.

I think that it's fabulous if you personaly have had that kind of outstanding service from your car. As a whole US automakers weren't too good during the time period that this thread focuses on; perhaps we wouldn't have all of the Hondas, Toyotas, et al on the road here today if the Big Three had their sh*t together back in the day.

Lastly, and to be perfectly clear: Any perceived malice in my comments is just that; PERCEIVED - not intended. I POSTED BECAUSE I LIKED THE '75 CHARGER...and I am entitled to my opinion. Lighten up. It's the holidays for crying out loud.

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Ray

I think what he meant was he got a new appreciation of those cars by virtue of the posting of that one pic.

A voice of reason. Thanks Tem!!!

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Ray

Rumblefish:

You clearly misinterpretted the intent of my post.

No, I am not a huge fan of the later B-Bodies, and for reasons I clearly stated and a tad embellished - Albeit done with some humorous intent. Hence the smiley tongue flap that you somehow missed. I do however prefer them to most Brand X vehicles or the wrong wheel drive crap favored currently by the youth of our great nation. But you'd be hard pressed to find anyone on this board that would rather have a smogger 360 in a late seventies land-yacht than a Hemi-powered '67 GTX or '70 Charger, or a 440-6 motivated '69 Road Runner or Super Bee.

I know of no problem with alley, or any money he threw at anything so I have no idea what you are talking about. That red Charger was obviously loved on by someone given its striking appearance and that prompted my comment about being determined and throwing a few coins at a project.

I think that it's fabulous if you personaly have had that kind of outstanding service from your car. As a whole US automakers weren't too good during the time period that this thread focuses on; perhaps we wouldn't have all of the Hondas, Toyotas, et al on the road here today if the Big Three had their sh*t together back in the day.

Lastly, and to be perfectly clear: Any perceived malice in my comments is just that; PERCEIVED - not intended. I POSTED BECAUSE I LIKED THE '75 CHARGER...and I am entitled to my opinion. Lighten up. It's the holidays for crying out loud.

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Ray

Great post, however, its a 1975 Roadrunner, not a charger :no: ....I have owned 5 mid to late 70's mopars and they have all been remarkably reliable, the only one that gave me any heartaches was the '77 Monaco patrol car and thats because it was driven hard while in service. (I assume).

However, for sake of argument, I LOVE all MOPARS regardless of year :yes:

*Except maybe the A-body, since its hard to get my fat butt in and out of them :rolling:

Great post, however, its a 1975 Roadrunner, not a charger

Doh!

Thanks - My mistake - knew it was a Road Runner - must have just had Chargers on the brain... I can live with that!
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Ray

Only mid-late 70's Mopar I've owned was a 78 road runner 318 OD 4 speed. I really liked driving that car EXCEPT FOR the Lean Burn, and the world's smallest carb that was on it.

I owned it during the time they were putting MTBE in the gas down here. That car ran SO lean (how....lean....wasit?) It ran SO LEAN it actually BUCKED at highway speeds!!!!!

The lady that bought it came down and drove it back to Michigan (I think it was). She said the farther from Texas (read MTBE) she got, the better the car drove.

there's my Lean Burn story.:grin:

Acme, I missed the sarcasim, my humble apollogies.
I took to it poorly in part due to being verbal beat up on ownership of a late B body model car and never hear the end of it. Mostly by MoPar guys.

Rumble:

No apology required - but it speaks volumes of your character for you to do so and I therefore wish to quickly say "thanks" and put this simple misunderstanding behind us.

I'll make sure not to torment you (too much :)) about your late B-Body... Hell, I have a couple of Brand X vehicles I need to get rid of so I ain't throwing stones at anybody...

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Ray

Mopar made B-bodies after 1972? :rolling:

J/K!

I'd have to vote for the 1974 Plymouth Road Runner

zacly what i thought when i saw this thread. editing now that i have read the thread completely.Dont need any new enemys. that orange rr looks bad ass. i had a 75 charger black with white interior,cragars and a 400. that thing was a highway flyer. but i got to vote for the 74 satellite as it still had old sckool looks as the body hadnt changed yet

i got a 75 roadrunner 400 big block sunroof car for sale if anyones interested. just posted it in the for sale section will try and post pics as soon as possible. they are some cool looking cars. fun to drive, i just enjoy my 68 barracuda fastback a little bit more. ya its an a-body, but its a blast!

Cool car moparformance,

You should give Hemmings or the Classic Auto Trader a try on this one. Also flood your local Kijiji and craigslists.

For me it's the 73,74 Charger and the 79 Magnum. I don't know why people think the engines lost so much power. What happened was the power ratings got changed from gross to net horse power. Instead of rating the engine at the flywheel, no alternator, power steering, A/C or drive line. Engines became rated at the wheel. Other wise net is the true power to mov e the vehicle with. Today crate engines are rated gross, vehicles net. For the new HIME to put 425 hp to the rear wheels. That is making about 575 gross hp.

:HappyNewYear:

mine would be the 79 chrysler 300. enjoyed mine when i had it. rode better than my gtx.

clem

My first car was a 76 Aspen /6 overdrive. A dog off the line but what a highway cruiser. You never forget your first love...

Is there anyone who's interested in a set of original 15" alloy-rims or knows someone who needs some? They belong to a Chrysler Cordoba 1st Gen. I think.
Width is 6" or 6,5"
Backspacing is 4" as far as I know.

Please see pics below. Hubcaps are missing but are available at hubcaps.org

http://www.pictureupload.de/originals/3824/150109200145_sonstige_bild_10.jpg
http://www.pictureupload.de/originals/3824/150109200312_sonstige_bild_9.jpg

I always kinda dug the '75 or '76 (?) Charger Daytona. Now don't you wing car guys give me any grief. I know that it's a rotten orange to your shiney apples. I didn't name the car. I just liked the color combos and the somewhat disco graphics.....

I don't think I had ever seen a '75 Roadrunner, but it's really kinda cool.

Rev.

mine would be the 79 chrysler 300. enjoyed mine when i had it. rode better than my gtx.

clem

I'll second that. Not only do they ride nice but with the suspension under them they can corner as well. 79-300 definatly

For b bodies of the era i would go with 74 charger, 79 cordoba 300, or magnums or the daytona chargers) . but if i had to pick any mopar of the era it would be the aspen r/t..
and just to comment abouth the desirability of these cars, i think the fact that they are still affordable to most automotive enthusiasts is enough reason for anyone to look towards these cars. i would not argue the fact that the earlier cars ar cooler in most aspects but i dont think the quality of the car is any better or worse than the early cars.
but i dont like the lean burn crap or all the smog equipment either , but thats an easy fix..
just my opinions, hope noone was offended..
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For b body 73/74 Roadrunner/GTX...SEE

Super Coupes and Kit cars.......

I like the Cordoba,Magnums and 73-76 Road Runners. Here is a picture of the Doba I have now got it for way Less than $2,000.00 in the same it is now.


http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s102/old_tired_rebel/Cordoba/100_1432.jpg

My first car was '76 Charger. But I also remember making a 3 hour round trip highway blast in triple digits with a '78 318 powered 4-door Fury. But that '76 still holds the place in my life as my first car.

As for some of the comments of ACME A12 and others, All of the late B-Bodies that I've owned:
I have not seen a Ford or a Chevy of that era, before or 10yrs after that fit together as well as any of the Dodge Magnum's or Chrysler 300's I have or had? The build quality of these cars is unsurpassed, the only draw back was the lack of factory horse power.

http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=1071&d=1256010101

The lack of factory horse power on these cars is a very easy fix!
I have and have had a lot of Chrysler products, none of the older ones fit together like the later ones do! I can latch my door just by pushing it in, with out slamming it. Same with my trunk and hood. Try that with a never wrecked Trans-Am or a Mustang of the same year:rolling: not happening!

XS22L9R :cool:

As for some of the comments of ACME A12 and others, All of the late B-Bodies that I've owned:
I have not seen a Ford or a Chevy of that era, before or 10yrs after that fit together as well as any of the Dodge Magnum's or Chrysler 300's I have or had? The build quality of these cars is unsurpassed, the only draw back was the lack of factory horse power.

http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=1071&d=1256010101

The lack of factory horse power on these cars is a very easy fix!
I have and have had a lot of Chrysler products, none of the older ones fit together like the later ones do! I can latch my door just by pushing it in, with out slamming it. Same with my trunk and hood. Try that with a never wrecked Trans-Am or a Mustang of the same year:rolling: not happening!


XS22L9R :cool:

I have to agree. Even the Caprices we had we had to slam the doors on but not my Doba

my fave would be my 76 charger se

The only KOOL ones made were the Aspen Super Coupe and the 43 Special Richard Petty Aspen. 360 4bbl.
I personally liked the 75 Roadrunner and the Magaum GT.
I had a rather nice 76 Aspen R/T white with Red and Sliver stripes with Red interior.

1st post here; I own a 78 Fury 2 door right now. a lil anemic running but I like the "lines" of it; I have had a 76 Charger SE a 75 Doba and now this; I have a 83 truck, an 89 RC (son's) a 76 Aspen an 80 Volare (that ones in pieces in a rotisserie)
never was a 4-door fan what so ever; I wish they made a 75-78 B body 2 door "sedan delivery" wagon; but my favorite from this time zone? HAS TO be 74 Satellite Sebring/RR.
I do like the 77-8 front header panel, better than the 75-76 on the Furys/Coronets/Monaco's.

Hey Don, welcome aboard.

yep me!!!

1977 Dodge Monaco Highway Patrol car

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I have had my share of that front end in my rear view! I remember the '74s had all kinds of options. Always trying to run against us to see what they had. The local Barrack's mechanic was always tinkering with thier 440s. Those were the days:grin:

73 Duster 340, 78 2 door Newport 440, 77-440 Monaco Cop car, they were all good. No problems with any of them.

'74 RR, '76 volare RR:yes:

Not everybody can own a A12 69 1/2 superbee.
Lets see you drive an open hood scoop car in the rain across the USA!
My personal favorite is the 73/4 roadrunner bodies or a "sundance".
You also have to remember the Cudas, Challengers and dusters were still around until 74.
And who really cares about 400 horses and the maintenance to keep them up?
And one more rant, 70 cars don't look good???? Have you really looked at a 62 Dodge dart and its clones and know its the ugliest car made???

74 Road runner. the hood get you everytime. Had a friend that had one and it was plainly a cool car. (to me anyways)

74 Roadrunner,GTX,Satellite/sebring/plus/Sundance...I know they are all the same car but that's what I like :)

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what is a 74 "sundance"?? the only car I ever remember by that name was a wrong wheel drive 4-banger powered little go cart!? and made from ~88-94ish? they even put "Duster" decals on a few. but they were not RWD so I had NO interest in them; I have yet to own a FWD anything.

what is a 74 "sundance"?? the only car I ever remember by that name was a wrong wheel drive 4-banger powered little go cart!? and made from ~88-94ish? they even put "Duster" decals on a few. but they were not RWD so I had NO interest in them; I have yet to own a FWD anything.

the sundance was a satelite,but instead of the RR stripe it had a "sundance" stripe.i'm sure someone hear can post a picture,i don't have any .

the sundance was a satelite,but instead of the RR stripe it had a "sundance" stripe.i'm sure someone hear can post a picture,i don't have any .
Theres an older woman driving one as a daily driver to walmart around here, its white with the gold stripes.
Here is a pic of a different one but its the same thing.
i do not know if they come in different colors or not???
http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2007/06/Satellite_LH_Rr_Qtr.jpg

Right now, this is my favorite. 69K mi Nevada car, 360 2bbl (now 4bbl), AC, PW, and no rust. That's what I like. more pics, http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=wedgeheaded&AID=6134248

Here are two pics of my 79 300.
Original 21,000 mile car. Ah it's great to be 20 again.:yes:

Should 74 really be in this topic?

Freind of mine had a real nice 77 Charger Daytona. two tone red with a 360, tuff wheel, 15" rallye wheels, buckets, etc. Only thing that would have been cooler would be T tops.

Here are two pics of my 79 300.
Original 21,000 mile car. Ah it's great to be 20 again.:yes:

That is really Sharp! Glad to see one that has been appreciated.

I would have to say '74 Road Runner, having owned one back in 1991, E58 360,auto,with a/c, w/3.55's, that car would run dead even w/any stock 383 Road Runner!

loved that bulge hood!

I started off like everybody else with dreams of late 60's or early 70's muscle, that lasted until I realized that show's like Barret-Jackson had turned last years junk into gold. So I broadened my horizons amd stumbled across a running, unmolested (even had the original radio), two owner, 85000 mile 75 Cordoba for $700. It was a little rough when I bought it but I had a vision that has taken five years (I lost track of the cost but I'll bet my wife knows) of my son and I's work but it's come together.

There have been a few changes since these pictures were taken (I found the wheel well trim, installed a Vintage Air AC retrofit, removed the braided hoses, etc), but I think you'll get the idea.

I will never sell this car.

I would love a close up shot of the brackets and pulleys since you do not have A/C

Since I was planning to reinstall the A/C eventually I didn't do anything fancy. I just used the stock A/C bracket and one short belt (sorry I don't remember what size it was) on the front-most alternator pulley and the middle crank pulley. This configuration just cleared the bottom of the water pump housing.

I have a '74 Charger A57-Rallye,4-speed car,I like those!Admitted,when I bought it in 1983 it was because of the 4-speed.An earlier Charger was on the want list at the time. I have had several Cordobas,most 400's,one 360.I prefer the '75-'77 round headlamp cars,they look lighter than the quad lamp cars -if that's possible!Owning and driving the Cordoba I gained an appreciation for them.
Ron

I have had several Cordobas,most 400's,one 360.I prefer the '75-'77 round headlamp cars,they look lighter than the quad lamp cars -if that's possible!Owning and driving the Cordoba I gained an appreciation for them.
Ron



That´s nice to hear cause my new daily driver is a ´75 Cordoba 360cui! :yes:

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/7467/86620073.th.jpg (http://img5.imageshack.us/i/86620073.jpg/)

http://www.quicksilverdiecast.com/catalog/abceas123abcdd%20003.jpg
Bought new(mother) in 1978 loaded has 33K miles now(had wire wheel caps with wide white Firestones from factory.)

THAT! looks reeeeeeally nice!

I owned a 78 Cordoba looking for some pics was my daily driver!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vsg97bxuJnc

1978 Monaco/Fury A38/E86. Magnums are nice, too. 1974-79 Bs will get proper respect one of these days. Better brakes and suspensions than earlier Bs, electronic ign. Rugged. Biggest pain was those which came with Lean Burn. EZ enuf fix.

Almost forget, R bodies should be counted, too.

Toolguy, is your upholstery original? If not, where did you find replacements? I suspect the seats are the same as the buckets used in earlier E and B bodies but haven't been able to confirm it. I am seriously digging the gold/white color combo. Beautiful car. Rumblefish, if you want to get rid of a/c stuff call Bouchillon Performance Engineering. They can hook you up with the brackets and pulleys you need. I also found (AFTER I bought all the stuff new) that you can piece it together for less dough from E-bay. If your patient and know exactly what you want. I can give you more details if you want but should probably start a new thread. Heres a bad pic but you can see some of the pulley/bracket replacements.Oh yeah, almost forgot; 75 Roadrunner!http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz238/chrybb/S5300003a.jpg

73/74 Charger SE, dad bought one new when I was a kid, broke my heart when he traded it. I bought mine several years later, still have it!

Jonnyuma, the color scheme is original (30+ year old "Corintian leather" and week old road kill possum look, and smell, about the same) but the seats were recovered in vinyl by a local shop. I think he did an awesome job and would reccomend him to anyone. The 71-74 b-body and e-body guys use "our" buckets in their cars all the time so if their not the same their pretty darn close, the only diference is probably the bracketry.

The cars not perfect yet (are they ever) but thanks for the compliment!

Forgot to as mine in.
'79 Magnum, swapped the 318 for a 400. This is my second Magnum, my first is a twin to this one and was a 360.

Currently, the car has my Cuda's wheels on it and the air cleaner was swapped to a factoru '73 unit with the trap door in the air cleaners pan. Also swung in a Holley Street Dominator intake and topped it with a9800 TQ. (Electric choke TQ ) I added the machine turned dash parts and tach/full gauge dash. The car was purchased from the one and only owner of it. The car was purchased off the show room fllor with a dealer dress up of GT stripes.

If I can get rear 1/4 panels for this...maybe one day when the money and parts cometoghter at the same time.....cheaply if possible (LOL) I'll finish it off. I have everything else for it in waiting.

I woould like to stroke the 400 to a 500 and use dualquads. But who knows what will actually happen.

These cars I could see being the next classic mopars now that the older ones are so outrageous in price. Not everybody can afford a 69 or 68 or whatever R/T or Hemi or 6bbl. I know how you guys feel, I have a 67 charger and some people don't even now its a b-body or dodge ha-ha. There are some pretty nice looking cars on this thread, I really like the magnums and RR's.

i have a 78 magnum i like 75 road runners and 78 super couple

I restored this 440 cop car a few years ago

WOW! Looks good man!

I restored this 440 cop car a few years ago

looks good

Well since you included the 74 Model year I'll say 74 Charger

Well since you included the 74 Model year I'll say 74 Charger

Heres what I am talking about 74 Roadrunner GTX....

I restored this 440 cop car a few years ago

Nice!

http://i51.tinypic.com/jrtk42.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yil9wlfa0yo

I love it when he kicks it in the a@@ and jumps right up.

My first car was '76 Charger. But that '76 still holds the place in my life as my first car.

Exactly the same for me...I miss the ole girl

74 roadrunner 78 cordoba

74 challenger

For B Body as most will say the RRs. As a Cordoba owner though I like the Dobas(75-77) and Chargers(74-78) especially 300s and Daytonas. Could you get a 300 or Daytona with t-tops. I really like the louvered and triple opera windows for Chargers. Magnums are cool too. I've seen some nice Aspens and Volares. For Mopars in general though will give nod a 74 Cuda or Challenger though of course.

Considering this is a B body site why enter in a E-body. You need to move that stuff on over to here ---> http://www.forebodiesonly.com/

I can see where someone may get confused with this thread. The header says personal favorite 74-79 mopars. I posted a c-body, oops! Try and be a little easy on a guy. Will ya?

I thought I was. After all, it is a B body forum with a thread titled Personal Favourite '74-79 Mopars which could include E-bodies, but in a B body forum?

So, I figured, I'd point the way on over to the Ebodu forum.

I'd say the 74 was a mistype also, should be 75-79 not 74-79. 74's are still in the "look
like a muscle car" cars years of 72-74. 1975-79 are the forgotten Mopars that have a
look all to them selves and do not emulate the early look of the late 60's and early 70's.

But yeah, a Challanger is clearly not a B body?

Moving on...

Here is mine, my 78 fury sport black on grey hardtop.

Sweet looking Fury, Magnum GT Rallye wheels look good on it.

Very interesting reading. I will have to say that I am partial to the Cordoba as I have had 3 already and as anyone would know you can free up alot of horsepower from the 360 engine also the Cordoba could be had with a slant 6 ( only heard of never seen ) to a police 400, T-tops, and many other options as well. Personally I always liked the long hood and short rear deck combination and the attitude that came from these cars

well my vote is the '78 cordobas and furies I love the quad headlight set up I also love the magnums oh and magnumgt that car is stunning

Thanks, there's a sweet looking Black Magnum for sale on eBay
1978 W/T-tops and a 400ci
http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mCKMp_14W4qWF_kGeZ2JZ-w/140.jpg

I may be selling or parting out my Black Magnum GT? The red interior is
almost perfect! I don't have the money and would like to put my Triple Black
XE back on the road again. PM me for parts list or if you might like this car.
Hate to part it out but, it's worth more that way. Just putting it here as a
feeler until I deside to post it in the classifieds here and elseware? [PICS] (http://moparfan.com/showthread.php?tid=72)

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/254/2781/38133890001_medium.jpg http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/254/2781/38133890044_medium.jpg

ok. had some great pics I was going to post here... but after I had all but the last 1 loaded.. this ##$@# computer decided to boot me off the site and I had to reload it... I hate IE9!!

my 77 I just got in November
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180708_10150185594528508_553578507_8543648_5558405 _n.jpg

78 I got in 05
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225180_10150271044013508_553578507_9145739_5471856 _n.jpg

77, 78, & 74
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/198844_10150198295063508_553578507_8679267_2517994 _n.jpg


my bucketlist includes a 75/76 Road Runner... and a 73/74... THIS is my favorite RR I ever seen of this era..
http://images41.fotki.com/v1247/photos/5/59955/6519809/GEDC4037-vi.jpg

1978 and 1979 Magnum GTs with 400 P-codes and 360 L-codes

He he he, I stuffed a '78 Cordobas 400 P code engine in my Magnum. About the best you could do back then.
I'll be moving that engine into a 71 Duster later this summer.

Why? lol dont like ur bbody?

Talking to whom?

I had a 77 Doba 400/4 barrel buckets/console leather. Best car ive ever owned. Ran it to 234k. My wife loved that car more than our old 73 Charger. Last november she surprised me when I came home from work with a nice but tired 76 Cordoba 400/2v. Next weekend it gets its freshened up 68 383/4v dropped in:headbang:. I do like that red/orange RR though

Way behind schedule, but here 's my favorite- 75 Coronet Brougham, all black, orig.318/904 car; stuck in a cop 360/727 and big brakes off of cop car, drove the hell out of it for 150k+ then sold it when I moved to AZ. Should of shed the ex and kept the Coronet!

I am out there, but I would have to say the 1975 Plymouth Fury Custom 4 dr

One on my craziest memories has to do with a fury

(sorry, long read haha)

When I was a kid my dad drove a late 70's (76 I think, had 1 round headlight on each side) gran fury 4 door, thing was a beast, every year we took it camping to the rocky mountains towing our 25ft camper trailer. Well one year we were driving through the Kicking Horse Pass and had stopped in a town for gas before heading up to the summit and as we were pulling out of the gas station we heard a loud bang come from the back, came to the conclusion the trailer hitch bottomed out (couldn't have been more wrong).

We hit the highway driving for a good hour with no problem at all, as we were reaching the summit (probably 100yds away) we heard another loud bang. My dad started to slow down and next thing I knew our trailer was passing us, both big propane tanks had popped out but were still attatched to the hoses and they were dragging on the ground. Dad slammed on the brakes just as the trailer came to a stop beside us, he hopped out just as the trailer started rolling backwards down the steep busy highway.

The road went went down a good 3-400 yards at a steep grade and was 2 lanes on our side and 1 on the other. The trailer started picking up a LOT of speed and the propane tanks were bouncing way up and smashing back to the ground, sparks flying everywhere. There was traffic coming towards our trailer, a tour bus had to lock up the brakes and swerve, 2 more cars had to lock em up and swerve out of the way, an 18 passenger van swerved away just in time and by then all remaing traffic had seen wtf was happening and cleared a path. The trailer finally smashed into a guard rail wher the road curved and rode it all the way around the corner finally coming to a stop about 20ft away from where the guard rail ended and a big cliff started lol.


The trailer didn't even suffer much damage, just minor cosmetic on the back corner. We still used the trailer that week for camping, just had a tow truck pull it everywhere for us haha.

Oh and the cause was the entire hitch had ripped off the undercarriage. My dad just had a new one installed and the shop that did the work knew what kind of trailer was being towed yet still didn't weld the sucker on. He ended up taking them to court and we got out trailer completley renovated/upgraded out of the deal.

cool story...I bet it wasnt too funny then, but it is now...lol

haha yeah. I still think about how bad it could have turned out, pure luck that nobody was hurt/killed or that the propane tanks didn't explode lol. The trailer had trailer brakes but they didn't engage cause the pin that gets pulled when your trailer falls off was still attached to the hitch itself.

My favorite would have to be a 75 Roadrunner. Never had one, but i had a 75 fury 2 door and a 75 Coronet 2 door, almost the same thing.

That would be my favorite, too.

Gotta pick just one????

Growing up as a teen there was a yellow/ black stripe/ black interior '75 RoadRunner in my area. Still stands out in my mind today. I had found the car as a rolling shell back in 2000 and almost bought it. A week later I bought my '71 Demon. Looking back I should have snagged the RoadRunner as well.

Then there's the Charger Daytona. Make mine blue on blue with t-tops. http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/featuredvehicles/b_body/1977_dodge_charger_daytona/photo_06.html Next up would be a '79 Magnum GT with the flares and t-top. And finally a '79 300. Any or all of them would do.


Wylde1.

That 77 Daytona rocks.

That 77 Daytona rocks.

No freakin doubt!!!!!

IF I can't have a 71-74 Satty/RR, I've always wanted a 1975 Plymouth Fury. Looked at one back in the day when they were brand new, and almost went that route... kept the 73 Bird anyway....

My 79 Chrysler 300, back when it was just another used car... slightly better than my Disco Doba in the 70's.

my current street car is a 76 Dodge Coronet, 360 bored and stroked to a 418,.000 deck clearance, heads with 2.02in 1.64 outs stainless, hardend seats, ported polished and relieved, flowed and equalized, using an Isky 505 cam set at 104 ctr line, Demon 650, Mallory unilite with Hyfire ignition, 727 tranny ( with a 2:77 1st gear and valve body built by TCI) with a 3:55 posi, 3 link with rear sway.... the car does run 1/8th mile at 7.80....and she get 13.3 mpg...

I have had a 77 Fury 360/727, a 76 Doba 400/727, a 74 Coronet 318/904, a 74 Runner 318/904, but my favorite has been my old 74 Charger SE 400/727
I have really enjoyed looking at the beautiful cars yall have...gonna be starting a father son project with my 10 year old soon.....hope to some pics for ya soon!

50778well I guess this is where I add mine...and I do love my 76 Coronet "B" body despite what some may think yes there are B bodies AFTER 73

the 74 roadrunner is my absolute favorite of the last muscle, they look and ride amazing. i had to sell mine in order to pay for my last semester of a college.....i regret going to college because of that.

i really miss this car-
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q269/GcCountryBoy55/Roadrunner/May13_0001.jpg

Right now this is the current B Body favorite in the driveway is this.

74 runners work for me

I'm with you Brother... Best Muscle car that was built that year.

The wagon has 59K & the 360 is getting treated to Magnum heads,Purple Stripe cam,Crosswinds intake,headers etc over the Christmas holidays. When it came home the wife said"You're gonna park that in the backyard aren't you?" I took her to the grocery store in it one time & she was humming the tune to the Brady Bunch. Now she loves it!

Cool wagon. I've been wanting to replace the family short-bus SUV with a wagon for years but the primary short-bus driver isn't hip to it. Now the kids are almost all grown up and I see my reasonable excuses for buying a wagon going away...*sigh*...I'll miss em.

Crosswinds intake is a good choice if you wanna run w Magnum heads, but you probably already know that and why.

"Purple Stripe cam?"
You mean the MP Purple cam series?
I'd second guess that and give you a IMHO, look at a Comp, Hughes or Lunati for driveabilty over the MP Purple line of cams.

Been there done that, small block nut speaking here.

What size "Purple Shaft" are you thinking of running ???

By the numbers the Mopar purple cams don't seem too far out of line. I've never used one, what kind of drivability problems? Are they super-rowdy, no vacuum mo-fos?

Jonn, the Purple cams have a feel like a light switch that turns on and off. It's either way. Unlike my Comp Cams feel, like a sliding switch that turns on the lights slowly until bright.
There not overly rowdy but do show low vacuum as compared to others, but only a hair lower.

In order to drive the street with one, you must take care in installing it and it will be fine. I have run a 292/.509 with power brakes. Sometimes, they would not be there.

I have run into the same problem...several times using the purple shafts, If I may make a recommendation try looking at Lunati's Street /Strip models I have had GREAT luck running the p/n 30402 it;s a fairly stout cam...465/465 lift with a 228/235 split duration @ .050...and if you'll drop it in at a 104-06 center line, it will give you a VERY nice pull from 1800 to 5800, OR if ya wanna go a lil more daring try the Lunati Braket Master1 series, recommendation.. the 0043 model 480/480 lift and 230/230 duration @.050,.... I've had real good luck running the Isky "505" cam it's a 236/244 duration at .050 good sounding cam and works really well...PERSONALLY, I have run and continue to run, the purple shafts and love em , they are quirky, but once you understand their characteristics, their controlable, and they are DEFINETLY light switches hope this doesnt confuse you to much...good luck Merry Christmas

I chose a 340 4 speed style cam 268* 272*.450"..455 The wagon is going to be cruising with the A/C blowing cold. I'll be using 1.7 rockers with it so the lift will go up a little. I don't care so much about the light switch effect too much, I have patience so if need be I can degree it around to get what I want. You can get a Comp cam with close to the same numbers. Chevy lobes on everybody's cams except Mopar & Hughes Racing. .904 lifter tech. I figured that I'd try the wide lobe again that Hughes preaches about. We have a bunch of other cams but they are too big for what I want. I'm gonna be tuning for power & HWY MPG with a 500 or 518 OD with lock up. Probably the 500 first though to clear the trans tunnel better. If it won't hold then I'll deal with it. 3.91's with a 28 " tire.

I put Comp version in my 1 Ton Club cab years ago & it worked on the Hwy towing a car & car trailer.70 MPH & 15MPG w/4.10's J heads w/2.02 1.6 valves Maybe a twist of this combo will do what I want with the wagon. I had to change to a big block drive shaft after preloading a little & stomping from a dead stop unloaded. No spin just a pretzal for a drive shaft. I figure 20 HWY & low 9's high 8's in the 1/8 mile for the wagon.

I bought old tired rebels 78 cordoba, but my favorite is the 76-77 cordoba

Bet with the right gear, and a fresh tune-up you'll see 8.50 easy.... thats where mine started and I know you cant weigh more than mine did...llolololol...best right now with all the mods is a 7.35, consistant 7.5s

My last wagon [ a 68 Sport Suburban ] RAN A 9.18 in the 1/8 smoking a pair of 285/40/18 Nitto tires with a tuned stock 383 The 75 is at least 700 pounds lighter & should make more power & a looser converter will put the motor in the torque band.

sounds like a fun project and a fun ride...!!! alot of the general mopar public under estimate what the last generation B bodies are capable of, especially the LA equiped 318/360's yes they're big , heavy, and underpowered from the factory...BUT....with a few bucks and a little practical expierence, they really can become a motoivating machine...Let us know how it coming along...

you guys can check out my favorite . 77 charger SE under 4th generation muscle in the members projects and restoration threads.take a peek, you may like it or hate it but, heres a little taste...

That reminds me of a 76 Daytona that I used have & wish I still had.

sounds like a fun project and a fun ride...!!! alot of the general mopar public under estimate what the last generation B bodies are capable of, especially the LA equiped 318/360's yes they're big , heavy, and underpowered from the factory...BUT....with a few bucks and a little practical expierence, they really can become a motoivating machine...Let us know how it coming along... I figure that I'll be doubling the factory horsepower rating for around $500.00. It has some pep since I put a shorter tire on the rear. Hot Rod Power Tour support vehicle. I figure that I better go this coming year. my buddies have been doing the whole thing for years now & haven't broken anything yet. I feel that out of the three of them the lucky streak has to be coming to an end. Drag,burnout,curves,stopping all the contests. Especially my buddy Chris he got 6th out of 200 in the curves beating the crap out of his 200K+mile 6speed Z 28 AJ's valiant is making some good power now so I bet the 7.25 rear will take a dump. I can carry the case of oil that won't fit in the trunk of Woody's Mustang Vert too.

I bought old tired rebels 78 cordoba, but my favorite is the 76-77 cordoba

I've got two 76s for sale in Texas, and I'm not too far from OK.

I like the 300s and Magnums, but my preferences it towards the round headlights too.

I know...it isn't a B body, but this was my first Mopar. My second favourite to a convertible 70 Road Runner, which I could not find at the time...I sold this one, and now have my Road Runner.

I like the St Regis. Its almost a B bodiy. I had a squad package one. I replaced the 360 with a 440. Used a cordoba k frame. Right now I'm restoring a 77 CHP Monaco. I would like a 69 GTX conv. Had one years ago. I also like the 72 GTX runner. But alas all I can afford is the squad.

1977 Cordoba would be my favorite since I just got one today, 67K original miles one owner, 400-4, counsel. This car has always been garage kept, its as nice as its get for 34 years old.

Look what came home tonight to stay