r0t0rdr1ver
Member
Hi folks,
So, I have been looking for a decent project car for some time. Solid '68-'69 Charger projects are few and far between out where i live, and this car has recently come to my attention:
https://plus.google.com/photos/1164...ms/6015321879128020513?authkey=CMKx4ffwpd61Mg
I'm not new to old cars, but am new to B-bodies, and the Charger, and can't get out to see the car for another ten days (away on tour), and I was hoping those in the know could have a look over the pics and let me know if there are any obvious or not so obvious issues. I know it's tough from the relatively small photos, but it's all I have to go on until I can go see the car. As far as B-bodies go, what kind of questions should I be asking? What should I be looking out for?
Here's what I have been told:
-Rust was repaired professionally, and sheet metal replaced where required. Quarters, floors, trunk, sills etc. are supposed to be solid.
-Body needs final prep, primer, and paint.
-Fenders are rusty
-Most of the expensive and hard to find parts are included (grille, hood, decklid, spare doors, lots of smaller parts, taillights/spare taillights, complete black interior, side glass, etc.).
-No windshield or rear glass.
-Sounds like he has 'most' of the parts for the car. Not sure what else is missing until I have a look.
-727 Trans, original engine is gone, has '72 Charger 400 engine that was running.
-Underneath is clean/rust free.
-Build sheet under rear seat.
-Not sure about a fender tag.
All this can be mine for only $9500!!
I would really appreciate any help! Thanks in advance.
So, I have been looking for a decent project car for some time. Solid '68-'69 Charger projects are few and far between out where i live, and this car has recently come to my attention:
https://plus.google.com/photos/1164...ms/6015321879128020513?authkey=CMKx4ffwpd61Mg
I'm not new to old cars, but am new to B-bodies, and the Charger, and can't get out to see the car for another ten days (away on tour), and I was hoping those in the know could have a look over the pics and let me know if there are any obvious or not so obvious issues. I know it's tough from the relatively small photos, but it's all I have to go on until I can go see the car. As far as B-bodies go, what kind of questions should I be asking? What should I be looking out for?
Here's what I have been told:
-Rust was repaired professionally, and sheet metal replaced where required. Quarters, floors, trunk, sills etc. are supposed to be solid.
-Body needs final prep, primer, and paint.
-Fenders are rusty
-Most of the expensive and hard to find parts are included (grille, hood, decklid, spare doors, lots of smaller parts, taillights/spare taillights, complete black interior, side glass, etc.).
-No windshield or rear glass.
-Sounds like he has 'most' of the parts for the car. Not sure what else is missing until I have a look.
-727 Trans, original engine is gone, has '72 Charger 400 engine that was running.
-Underneath is clean/rust free.
-Build sheet under rear seat.
-Not sure about a fender tag.
All this can be mine for only $9500!!
I would really appreciate any help! Thanks in advance.