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73 Charger

That could be an Aztec car.

Are the seats cloth with a square pinwheel kind of pattern?
 
That could be an Aztec car.

Are the seats cloth with a square pinwheel kind of pattern?
I don't think I paid too close attention to the pattern, but I think so yeah. Is that special?
 
Any ideas how best to proceed with restoring? The perfectionist in me says tear it down and do a full sand and restore, but the realist in me says I don't have the skills or time for that and it will sit in pieces until I have to sell it as junked like the other one we had. This one just needs some brake work and wiper assembly and I can drive it, worried about the rust though.

We had a second one in undrivable condition needed the full treatment but after my dad passed my mom sold the house which it was being stored at, and I had no way to transport it or space to put it at mine. So we had to sell it for next to nothing.
 
Nice looking project, sorry to hear of your loss too

1st thing I'd highly suggest is to get/buy a or find online
year/make specific Factory service manual
www.allpar.com
&
www.mymopar.com
both are good sources for some information & links too

welcome to FBBO from NorCal Sierras

good luck
 
Any ideas how best to proceed with restoring? The perfectionist in me says tear it down and do a full sand and restore, but the realist in me says I don't have the skills or time for that and it will sit in pieces until I have to sell it as junked like the other one we had. This one just needs some brake work and wiper assembly and I can drive it, worried about the rust though.

We had a second one in undrivable condition needed the full treatment but after my dad passed my mom sold the house which it was being stored at, and I had no way to transport it or space to put it at mine. So we had to sell it for next to nothing.

youve already answered your own question..
Dont tear it apart,youll never get it done and then youll have wasted your time again.

tell us more about the rust you are fighting,where its at how bad etc etc.
and also hey check out the front K frame Bushings << under your car.
they literally are rubber bushing the factory attached the engine cradle to the body of your car with.
these are notorious for splitting,dry rotting and literally falling to pieces.
replace with Solid spacers and never look back.
inspect closely those mount areas in body for Rust/Rot as well.
i have parted out chargers over the years because of too much rot in those areas.
Best wishes to you and hope any of this helps.
 
Welcome from Ionia, NY.
My condolences on your father's passing.
Great car there post your questions and you will get lots of help.
(sometimes a little too much)
 
youve already answered your own question..
Dont tear it apart,youll never get it done and then youll have wasted your time again.

tell us more about the rust you are fighting,where its at how bad etc etc.
and also hey check out the front K frame Bushings << under your car.
they literally are rubber bushing the factory attached the engine cradle to the body of your car with.
these are notorious for splitting,dry rotting and literally falling to pieces.
replace with Solid spacers and never look back.
inspect closely those mount areas in body for Rust/Rot as well.
i have parted out chargers over the years because of too much rot in those areas.
Best wishes to you and hope any of this helps.

The rust I am worried about is just what is in the places I can't see, what I can see isn't terrible but i know if left unchecked it will get bad. There are a number of places on the paint that is starting to bubble. The exhaust is probably the worst and it's to the point of pretty bad pitting but not chewed through.

That's what I mean about wanting to strip it down, so I can deal with the rust before I have to start welding (which I would definitely butcher). I was thinking maybe I could do the main pieces a little at a time, but I wouldn't be able to get to the frame or engine compartment I don't think.
 
pics of the rust you're concerned about will help
 
Welcome, Sorry to hear about your father. It looks like your Charger is in pretty good shape. Post some pictures of the rust areas. Maybe it's not that bad.
 
Welcome from Seattle WA! I am currently in assembly mode on my 73 Charger SE. Sorry to hear about your Dad and great idea about fixing up the Charger. Post away on questions....FBBO is a great group to be a part of and a wealth of knowledge and history.
 
Welcome Just take one thing at a time. All the help you need can be found here. From knowledge to a lot of parts if needed.
 
So couple things I was worried about are the master cylinder there if that will need to be replaced, and if I should get a double brake booster

Wondering what the damage might be underneath from the vinyl top.

If my calipers and drums might need to be replaced

New door skin?

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Welcome aboard from NJ. Sorry about your Dad; his memory will live on reincarnated in that car. Best of luck with everything and the good folks here will do what we can to be of assistance!
Car looks great!
:thumbsup:
 
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from the pics you need a master cylinder and a set of front disc brake pads And possibly a set of front rotors.
that pad looks like its been eating the D side rotor for awhile.

i cant tell much about the vinyl roof from here it doesnt look that bad.
the door ? skin? for what those scrapes? is there lower rust?
door looks okay to me ??
 
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