My First Mopar- 66 Charger

[Joseph Giamanco]

In August 2021 I bought my first classic Mopar, a 66 Dodge Charger in what I call Hemi Orange. It has a replacement 440 but with a block code of B, I believe it is year accurate (yes I know 66 Chargers did not come with 440s). It is close to being a running/driving project car. My goal is to make it a driver quality car that drives as good as it sounds. Thanks for reading and for this forum!

 

[Don Frelier]

Welcome from NY.
I like the color, nice car.

 

[Greg Ducato]

Welcome from a fellow 66 owner

 

[twecomm]

Welcome from Pittsburgh

 

[Red63440]

Another welcome from NY.

 

[oldbee]

Welcome aboard from Ohio. IMHO, Cragars.

 

[68sprtsat383]

Welcome

 

[67charger383]

Welcome to FBBO!

Side pic?

 

[Don67Satellite]

Nice ride. Welcome from the chilly north.

 

[Joseph Giamanco]

Welcome to FBBO!

Side pic?

I added a side pic of rear. Garage is too narrow to get the full body with my phone.

 

[Red63440]

Why does it look like the wheel isn’t centered and do you have a helper spring, air shocks or different shackles on the car? Were the rear springs or rear end replaced at some point?

 

[Speedbird]

I voted but consider steel rims as an option.
Dress down instead of up?
Big rims are for Conestoga wagons.
Here's a welcome wagon for perspective.

 

[qkcuda]

Here is mine with 17x7 magnums.

 

[nchrome]

Welcome from Illinois l've had five of them over the years

 

[Builderguy]

Welcome aboard Sir, from the middle of the mitten.

 

[JG71B]

Welcome from near Cleveland OH! Had a 66 before my current 71. 383, all power, air, silver with red interior. Identical to the one the old man had but his was a 361 4spd car from Arizona. Wish that was around still! I say 15x8 Magnum 500"s but that's what I have. Or if you wanna be different I have some cop car wheels going on the chopping block...enjoy your 66!

 

[padam]

Vintage Ansen style slots are the proper wheel.

 

[blue69runner]

Welcome and wish you the best of luck on the restore process. One thing at a time and you will be driving before long.

 

[Don Frelier]

Vintage Ansen style slots are the proper wheel.

The rears here are 14" X 9" with Fenton Gyro's and little backspacing.
But you really want 15" wheels I think you cant get a wide rear tire like this anymore.

 

[Gunner1]

Beautiful car, one of my all time favorite body styles.