SteveSS
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I posted this under off topic and got told to bring it over here. Probably a good idea.
I have a mechanic guy that comes over and helps and we finally restarted the Charger. Here's the skinny. I bought this thing about 10 years ago. It's a pretty original car. Under 100K miles. When I got it, it had a 440 with a spun bearing but the purchase included the original numbers matching 383. I had the 383 hp rebuilt and installed. Very original except for the headers so I bought some original exhaust manifolds. I didn't install them though. I also have the original carb not installed. It's a real 500 so it's a strange mix of performance and luxury. I redid the front buckets. It has a console and floor shift, what's that called? Slap Stick? Power brakes, Power steering, AC, power windows, and hideaways. I had the black vinyl top removed and had it repainted with the original Hemi Orange. We put a new full exhaust on it when the engine was mounted. The engine has run for about 2 minutes since its rebuild. It hasn't been driven since it rolled into the garage after paint. One negative aspect is the front left fender was replaced so the tag is long gone. I mean it's not an R/T with a Hemi so it shouldn't matter too much. If any of you have a '71 500 I'd be interested in hearing from you.
We're putting the trim pieces back on after paint. It's crazy that I've let it sit this long! I'm gonna have a long list of parts I need so if you have '71 stuff watch for my WTB ads. I'm going to get it done and then sell it but I have no idea what I'm going to ask for it yet. I'll post some pics as soon as I get it wiped off.
I have a mechanic guy that comes over and helps and we finally restarted the Charger. Here's the skinny. I bought this thing about 10 years ago. It's a pretty original car. Under 100K miles. When I got it, it had a 440 with a spun bearing but the purchase included the original numbers matching 383. I had the 383 hp rebuilt and installed. Very original except for the headers so I bought some original exhaust manifolds. I didn't install them though. I also have the original carb not installed. It's a real 500 so it's a strange mix of performance and luxury. I redid the front buckets. It has a console and floor shift, what's that called? Slap Stick? Power brakes, Power steering, AC, power windows, and hideaways. I had the black vinyl top removed and had it repainted with the original Hemi Orange. We put a new full exhaust on it when the engine was mounted. The engine has run for about 2 minutes since its rebuild. It hasn't been driven since it rolled into the garage after paint. One negative aspect is the front left fender was replaced so the tag is long gone. I mean it's not an R/T with a Hemi so it shouldn't matter too much. If any of you have a '71 500 I'd be interested in hearing from you.
We're putting the trim pieces back on after paint. It's crazy that I've let it sit this long! I'm gonna have a long list of parts I need so if you have '71 stuff watch for my WTB ads. I'm going to get it done and then sell it but I have no idea what I'm going to ask for it yet. I'll post some pics as soon as I get it wiped off.
. Now I’m just waiting for those pics
