Hello from El Paso!

[JoeP70]

Hello All,

I just joined this site to start learning about Mopar restoration. I've been fixing and restoring classic cars for a long time, but mostly Ford and Chevy projects. Mopar seems to be a little bit of a different beast. I just picked up a 1970 Dodge Charger with a 318 CID, 2BBL carburetor, and an automatic transmission. It has factory air and is in decent condition but needs some TLC and upgrades to make it a regular traffic driver quality. I'm planning to keep it mostly stock and just enjoy it as it is. Looking forward to meeting others in here!

 

[RR Fan Dan]

Nice car

 

[69Bee]

Welcome from AZ...

 

[JoeP70]

Nice car

View attachment 1923437

Thanks!

 

[JoeP70]

Welcome from AZ...

Thanks!

 

[Coelacanth]

Very nice Charger, I'm also working on a '70. What are you planning for upgrades?

 

[JoeP70]

Very nice Charger, I'm also working on a '70. What are you planning for upgrades?

Hello!

I was thinking of front disc brakes, aluminum radiator with electric fans, electronic ignition, and maybe a 4-barrel carb with TBI/fuel injection. The factory AC needs to be fixed as well. I'm sure there will be other things that I need to fix as I peel back the layers but that's probably about it for upgrades. Are you doing a full restoration?

 

[Coelacanth]

No, I can't afford a rotisserie job. I had body & paint done 2 winters ago and doing all the reassembly myself. My car had electronic ignition installed many years ago, and I added a Champion aluminum rad. My car had factory disk brakes already, but in the process of installing new rotors and pads. I've done quite a few clever mods to otherwise worn or damaged parts which definitely kicks me out of the full resto club. ;)

 

[JoeP70]

No, I can't afford a rotisserie job. I had body & paint done 2 winters ago and doing all the reassembly myself. My car had electronic ignition installed many years ago, and I added a Champion aluminum rad. My car had factory disk brakes already, but in the process of installing new rotors and pads. I've done quite a few clever mods to otherwise worn or damaged parts which definitely kicks me out of the full resto club. ;)

I just read your post and saw all the pics. That's still a lot of great work! I also saw the link to the 1970 Charger Registry, a lot of great info in there also. Thanks!

 

[mr. b]

welcome to FBBO nice looking charger

 

[Coelacanth]

I just read your post and saw all the pics. That's still a lot of great work! I also saw the link to the 1970 Charger Registry, a lot of great info in there also. Thanks!

Thank you too. Unfortunately the 70 Charger Registry site is all but defunct other than to view historical production stats. I had a ton of my work documented there but ended up joining here to continue my project documentation.

 

[Don Frelier]

Welcome from NY.
You have one of the best looking cars ever designed and built.

 

[Budnicks]

Welcome to FBBO from NorCal Sierras

good luck with 70 Charger with a lil' teen

 

[davek]

SC welcomes you Joe

 

[threewood]

Great looking Charger!! And welcome from just up the road in NM.

 

[Dave6T4]

Welcome to FBBO from Ontario, Joe. You have a great looking Charger! The '70 is my favourite year, with the loop bumper. Thanks for your pictures.

 

[Mopar Hunter]

 

[ckessel]

Welcome from the central coast of Cal.

 

[MarPar]

Welcome to the Enlightened side!!

You'll come to understand that MoPar is it's own beast. But it's well worth it!

Now, make with some more pics of that Charger!

 

[68sprtsat383]

Welcome nice looking Charger