75 Cordoba restore

Hi, I'm new here. I just wanted to post picks of my build. A while back a friend of mine past away and left me his 1975 Chrysler Cordoba. It ran, but wasn't in perfect shape. the vinyl top was faded and cracking, the paint was worn and you could see lots of primer, seats were ripped and faded, rims were rusted over. But the car ran great, and was completely stock. My friend loved this car, i love this car. I am trying to restore it. I'm no mechanic, but I'm learning ALL of this as I go. Some stuff I am doing right, some it takes a few tries. Here we go

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/camera065.jpg

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http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/doba7.jpg

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First up had to do some work on the engine. Stock 360ci with 2barrel carb. I took the stock intake manifold off, and upgraded to a Weiand high rise with a Holley 4 Barrel Carb, and chrome dress up

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/l_94d6a268c5a616710588671d2caabaf7.jpg
My wife was gettin in there to help too.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/l_cc13a7f034b13c33f4a8abe80831831f.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/l_6f98c1df2653b4b52c7c1cbe0999938f.jpg

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http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/IMG_0743.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/engine.jpg

A lot of body work is needed before paint. (Yellow was the only filler primer they had)

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/doba2.jpg

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My mom even slapped some primer on.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/l_c559e04aaba239fc1ce2c90efbcd76a0.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/dobamonte.jpg

This is a LOW budget build. Needed some new shoes. This is what i got

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/Picture021.jpg

This is the same rim after some elbow work.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/wheells3.jpg

Now I wanted to put it on air.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/DSC00182.jpg
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Down
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/bags012.jpg
Up
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/bags017.jpg
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Air control
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/switches.jpg


A little interior work
Seats out
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/doba10.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/doba8.jpg

New rear seat...i have a couple front seats, dont know which style im going to use.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/seat.jpg

Test run
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/rollin.jpg

Sittin with the ass down
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/bags011-1.jpg
Sits a little low
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/bags014.jpg

Switched away from the wire wheels still waiting to be put on, but..
Front wheels old vs new
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/IMG_1255.jpg
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Rear wheels old vs new
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/IMG_1257.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/Doba/IMG_1260.jpg



Still working on it now and then, The goal is to have it painted and back driving by August.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UWBsCsqijY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=825T2pIb-rk

I recently got a welder, and I practiced a little and tried welding over the door handles for the shaved door kit. It isnt a pro job, it may be ugly, but it should work.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/32285b9e.jpg

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http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/kherby/54067dd5.jpg

Great project!

hi
ive got a cordoba 75 too
and one question is on my mind... why did you shave the door andle ?
i think they was originally beautifull door andle
and did you have the wheel moulding ? ive you dont want to put it back on the car i would like to have it if they are in great shape

hi
ive got a cordoba 75 too
and one question is on my mind... why did you shave the door andle ?
i think they was originally beautifull door andle
and did you have the wheel moulding ? ive you dont want to put it back on the car i would like to have it if they are in great shape

I love the shaved look. I dont plan on putting any of the mouldings back on. I want it sleek and smooth. But i might end up with the mouldings back on it if it looks too plain. I dont know if i will have a little pin stripping done or what to accent the color. Oh, the mouldings i have are dinged up pretty bad. I was actually suprised with the little bit of body damage it had considering the mouldings.

WTF.........I can't even get the wife to grab me a beer while i'm working on the car, let alone pick up a sander. Holy smokes, i think i've been cheated.

Neat ride...Keep us posted!

Should be proud of all the effort U put in this car.
Great, keep it up.

Thanks for the support. Glad i found this site. Everyone asks me why i waste my time and money on a Cordoba. They just dont understand. I love my Doba

Dont let people stop you. Its going to take money and time but when you are done they are going to change their tune. How did you get your wife to help you, please whats your secret we would all love to know.

cool little project.

Your pretty lucky to have a wife like that. I would know cause mine is just as helpfull. we once did a 1973 dart sport exactly like you did...we started with a roller, no interior, no drivetran, and primer body with dents all over it. we did everything in the back driveway. it was fun.

Anyways. I have a 1975 cordoba I am parting out. if you need any hard to find clips, or anything, lots are going fast, good interior and exterior. PM me if you need anythigng.

Here is a link to it.
http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showthread.php?t=24210

Phil

WTF.........I can't even get the wife to grab me a beer while i'm working on the car, let alone pick up a sander. Holy smokes, i think i've been cheated.

Neat ride...Keep us posted!

you and me both will.AND he has his mom help.then he says a low budget build and puts air-ride suspension on it.Just giving ya a hard time,like the work that your doing on it.How did the air-ride ride?