CKJ688's 1974 Charger Resto

[CKJ688]

If you had seen my "Welcome Wagon" post, then you would kinda know the story.

A friend of mine had pointed out that this car was for sale (it was close to my house and had been kept in a carport for 4 years). When he told me it was only $600 I had to jump on it as I am in love with the '71-'74 Dodge/Plymouth bodystyles.

So it being out of the blue, I was not prepared to get a car like this as soon as I did, I'm ALMOST done with my '70 Dart and really thought the end would be near for me spending hours upon hours working on a car.

When I looked the car over I saw a few things that would make it worth my investment...good frame, solid floor, interior parts in decent shape (especially the buckets). It was screaming for help and I wanted to be the one that stepped up!

So...as much as I may be in over my head...I look forward to this project...even thought I had only thought the rear quarters was the only place that had rot...you'll see, haha.

When I brought this home...all the parts were inside the car in piles, lol...



















Finally got all the parts stored for the night!

 

[Ron 73]

I sure do like the looks of these Chargers, You do have some work ahead of you but when its over you'll have a nice car.. Hope you keep us posted on your project! Instead of watching TV at night im a members resto thread junky lol..

 

[CKJ688]

Got the rest of the interior from the previous owners house...here's some pics!

 

[Revhendo]

I like that ultra rare starlight roof option. Looking forward to seeing your build.

 

[CKJ688]

I like that ultra rare starlight roof option. Looking forward to seeing your build.

HAHA! EXTRA rare option! Only on select models hidden beneath the vinyl top!

 

[Ron 73]

LOL, Ma Mopar and i guess the other brands sure didn't put down to much protection to keep this from happening did they. I read a article some time ago about this, they were taking a roof off a 68-69 RR and replacing it, good tech article to read, if i can find it, ill post it here for you, maybe you could get some ideas to help you with this.. "starlight roof option" lol.. My smile for the day!

 

[roadrunnerman]

with all the pieces you got it will save you alot of time trying to hunt them all down. good luck with your car.

 

[Superfreak]

Good luck on the project.
It's to bad this hobby costs so much, it certainly would be a lot more fun
if it wasn't so hard on the wallet.