Whats up gang. Got another FNG here, hailing from Northern Nevada. I just got into a 73 Charger project and I have tons of questions already. So I figure I'm going to troll your forums and do some reading and then when I'm ready, I'll toss out my Qs (but feel free to toss in some feedback here).
My 73 has a lot going for it I think, but it also has some challenges. She's a 73, single owner, 90k original mile, 400ci, 2bbl, single exhaust, 3 speed auto, slap stick, 24" rad, A/C, rear defroster, 3 speed wiper, console, leather interior, 14" wheel kinda car. Been parked last 21 years. Left outside. Gas tank is varnished, oil dip stick tube is broken at the block (cant check oil).
When I got it home I gave it the obligatory treatment; plugs, cap, rotor, wires, fluids, battery. Disconnected the fuel line at the pump and ran new hose to external fuel tank for diagnostics/testing.
Primed everything up and turned the key. She came to life. Took her for a quick test drive about the property. Breaks are solid, nice smooth positive shifts. Acceleration is a little stumbly (acc pump?) but I imagine a new carb kit will fix that. No biggie though if I plan to change it out (read below).
It is my intention to have the car as a weekend warrior. I just want to drive it and enjoy it, and fix things as we go...but would like to have a more traditional muscle car stance (wheels/tires), and more of that traditional muscle car sound. I'm thinking 4bbl intake and carb and dual exhaust if that's something that doesn't require too much modification underneath. I have the option to swap in a 440, but that is probably further down the road, because right now I just really want to be driving and enjoying the car.
So thanks for the add and I look forward to everyone's input.
My 73 has a lot going for it I think, but it also has some challenges. She's a 73, single owner, 90k original mile, 400ci, 2bbl, single exhaust, 3 speed auto, slap stick, 24" rad, A/C, rear defroster, 3 speed wiper, console, leather interior, 14" wheel kinda car. Been parked last 21 years. Left outside. Gas tank is varnished, oil dip stick tube is broken at the block (cant check oil).
When I got it home I gave it the obligatory treatment; plugs, cap, rotor, wires, fluids, battery. Disconnected the fuel line at the pump and ran new hose to external fuel tank for diagnostics/testing.
Primed everything up and turned the key. She came to life. Took her for a quick test drive about the property. Breaks are solid, nice smooth positive shifts. Acceleration is a little stumbly (acc pump?) but I imagine a new carb kit will fix that. No biggie though if I plan to change it out (read below).
It is my intention to have the car as a weekend warrior. I just want to drive it and enjoy it, and fix things as we go...but would like to have a more traditional muscle car stance (wheels/tires), and more of that traditional muscle car sound. I'm thinking 4bbl intake and carb and dual exhaust if that's something that doesn't require too much modification underneath. I have the option to swap in a 440, but that is probably further down the road, because right now I just really want to be driving and enjoying the car.
So thanks for the add and I look forward to everyone's input.
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