Ex_Birdgunner
Well-Known Member
Yee Haw! I finally got my first project car and it's a '71 Charger!
Car came with a non-running 318, Auto transmission column shift with bench seat.
I picked it up on Wednesday and can't wait to get into it. The car looks pretty complete minus the Radiator and ignition keys so those are the top priority to replace. I just ordered replacement lock cylinders for the ignition, doors, and trunk that all use just one key. Now to locate a cheap radiator!
My plan is to get it running and driving then start restoring it bit by bit with the end-state goal of turning it into either a Super Bee clone or an R/T-SE clone, HEMI Orange with full Black Vinyl top.
I'm only considering the Super Bee clone because the car has several hornets nests throughout. I'll add pics of those later.
Meanwhile, here's some pics from the Craigslist ad and when I picked it up.
I'll be posting as often as I can during the process to keep you all up to date.
Thanks,
Denis
![71 Charger Front.jpg 71 Charger Front.jpg](https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/data/attachments/171/171135-3ebdeed8b01ef509acfe5ba5cb5a2f9b.jpg)
![71 Charger Lt Side.jpg 71 Charger Lt Side.jpg](https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/data/attachments/171/171136-1264026ba3e6ecf7b19045d5a8ed877b.jpg)
![71 Charger Rt Side.jpg 71 Charger Rt Side.jpg](https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/data/attachments/171/171137-85591c84c9078ec9d574ae6cc24dd2e4.jpg)
![71 Charger Interior.jpg 71 Charger Interior.jpg](https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/data/attachments/171/171138-4e269398b9586b98c50b5ff50bc1a9d7.jpg)
![Durango towing Charger.jpg Durango towing Charger.jpg](https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/data/attachments/171/171139-cd0ce5ffceb208140c9f90d2706748b4.jpg)
Car came with a non-running 318, Auto transmission column shift with bench seat.
I picked it up on Wednesday and can't wait to get into it. The car looks pretty complete minus the Radiator and ignition keys so those are the top priority to replace. I just ordered replacement lock cylinders for the ignition, doors, and trunk that all use just one key. Now to locate a cheap radiator!
My plan is to get it running and driving then start restoring it bit by bit with the end-state goal of turning it into either a Super Bee clone or an R/T-SE clone, HEMI Orange with full Black Vinyl top.
I'm only considering the Super Bee clone because the car has several hornets nests throughout. I'll add pics of those later.
Meanwhile, here's some pics from the Craigslist ad and when I picked it up.
I'll be posting as often as I can during the process to keep you all up to date.
Thanks,
Denis
![71 Charger Front.jpg 71 Charger Front.jpg](https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/data/attachments/171/171135-3ebdeed8b01ef509acfe5ba5cb5a2f9b.jpg)
![71 Charger Lt Side.jpg 71 Charger Lt Side.jpg](https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/data/attachments/171/171136-1264026ba3e6ecf7b19045d5a8ed877b.jpg)
![71 Charger Rt Side.jpg 71 Charger Rt Side.jpg](https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/data/attachments/171/171137-85591c84c9078ec9d574ae6cc24dd2e4.jpg)
![71 Charger Interior.jpg 71 Charger Interior.jpg](https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/data/attachments/171/171138-4e269398b9586b98c50b5ff50bc1a9d7.jpg)
![Durango towing Charger.jpg Durango towing Charger.jpg](https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/data/attachments/171/171139-cd0ce5ffceb208140c9f90d2706748b4.jpg)