Re: 74 Challenger rebuild pictures. Dialup Beware!
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I loved watching you put that gold car together. Now we get to see you do another. Looking forward to some more progress pics!
Me too - very nice work, very nice thread!! Been watching for a while and just went through the entire thread again. I also have a '74 (Chilly Challenger thread) and agree with you on saving them rather than making them a '70 or '71 - they made VERY few of them and at some point that's gonna affect prices. Not that you need anyone's help or advice...but if I may: Just a reminder - get that rear valence on before you weld up them quaters!!I made that mistake on mine and had to redo a few things... As well, I sandblasted all my nuts and bolts and - save for some that came out nice - I think the job looks better with new hardware in places like the fenders, valences, etc...not sure what you think on that. On another note, you seemed to have lucked out now that your painter is on board with fixing his mistakes. Obviously he knows you'll have more work for him if he keeps you happy! I do my own painting - so have no-one to balme but myself when things go wrong. Keep up the good work and all the posting!! Cheers, e.
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Re: 74 Challenger rebuild pictures. Dialup Beware!
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I loved watching you put that gold car together. Now we get to see you do another. Looking forward to some more progress pics!
Me too - very nice work, very nice thread!! Been watching for a while and just went through the entire thread again. I also have a '74 (Chilly Challenger thread) and agree with you on saving them rather than making them a '70 or '71 - they made VERY few of them and at some point that's gonna affect prices. Not that you need anyone's help or advice...but if I may: Just a reminder - get that rear valence on before you weld up them quaters!!I made that mistake on mine and had to redo a few things... As well, I sandblasted all my nuts and bolts and - save for some that came out nice - I think the job looks better with new hardware in places like the fenders, valences, etc...not sure what you think on that. On another note, you seemed to have lucked out now that your painter is on board with fixing his mistakes. Obviously he knows you'll have more work for him if he keeps you happy! I do my own painting - so have no-one to balme but myself when things go wrong. Keep up the good work and all the posting!! Cheers, e.
Hey thanks everyone, I've been trying to get my mind wrapped around this project again. I don't have any excuses on why I haven't worked on it here lately. Been lazy.
I have thought about the rear valance, don't have any pictures of it bolted in place but I have had it bolted up already. Don't worry I will finish this thing this year.
70cuda383 I'm sure your watching to see me finish this car before thinking about having any work done on yours. I understand and can't wait to finish it.
Making excuses...I am just finishing a drywall/inslulation job in the house and when that's done I'm back out in the garage FULL TIME!
I have had great paint work done by a friend for many years. He has done wonderful work fast, like in 48 hours a couple times on my dragsters. He only had my 71 gold car for 10 days, but that's because I had all the body work done when it got there.I had the bottem and interior painted before he got it too. I have painted many work trucks over the years so this time I plan to paint the whole thing by myself.
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Re: 74 Challenger rebuild pictures. Dialup Beware!
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1 question why a 74 challenger???
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Re: 74 Challenger rebuild pictures. Dialup Beware!
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1 question why a 74 challenger???
Cuz I had it sitting here rotting outside and I have a 30 year collection of challenger parts.
Actually I bought it for the AM/FM radio that was in it and the AC vents in 03.Sold the radio for big bucks and used the vents in my 71 AC dash.Sold a few other things too which paid for the cost of the car when I bought it.(gave 1900 bucks for it) Was gonna part it out after I finished my 71. But got to thinking that I already owned everything to put it back together except for the sheet metal. So I get some good practice for if I ever get a chance to do a hi dollar car. Luckly I already own a complete never taken apart 74 that I have owned since 1985. So I have a good example to work from. I have owned about 10 challengers since buying my first one in 1976 when I turned 16.
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Re: 74 Challenger rebuild pictures. Dialup Beware!
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1 question why a 74 challenger???
WHy not?
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Re: 74 Challenger rebuild pictures.
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why not!! its a 74 not worth that much, why put alot of time and money into a car that in the long run he will lose money, just makes no sence to me,i can see 70 or 71 challenger but not 72 to 74,
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Re: 74 Challenger rebuild pictures.
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why not!! its a 74 not worth that much, why put alot of time and money into a car that in the long run he will lose money, just makes no sence to me,i can see 70 or 71 challenger but not 72 to 74,
My guess is it's not about money. With the cost of restorations these days it's hard to make money on most cars. That's why so many shops go under. IF you wait long enough, the 72-74's will come up in price. I'm glad to see someone building something other than a 70-71. I'm tired of hearing that 72-74 cars aren't worth fixing.
You are doing a great job so far. I've been keeping track of your progress for a long time now and I can only hope my 73 comes together as nice.
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Re: 74 Challenger rebuild pictures.
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I don't know if the '72 to '74 cars will pick up in price, if I had to guess I'd say they probably will but - nonetheless, I'm glad it's not all about money. Respect to anyone rescuing one of these cars! thomas _____________________________________________ cuda blog
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Re: 74 Challenger rebuild pictures.
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why not!! its a 74 not worth that much, why put alot of time and money into a car that in the long run he will lose money, just makes no sence to me,i can see 70 or 71 challenger but not 72 to 74,
Yup it's not about the money, I bet I never sell it. I like challengers. I haven't ever flipped a car. I have only sold one challenger my whole life, all the others got cut up because they were so rusty. Not this one, it's gonna be like new soon.
I will have very little money into it because I can do all the work and I already own all the parts and tools literally. Sheet metal being the biggest investment for me. I'm a lucky guy that have worked hard.
My better half would like a cuda because she thinks their more girly like. So our next E body will be hopefully be a cuda.
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Re: 74 Challenger rebuild pictures.
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Gary progress looks great, dont mind the boards friend cudavert71 . Hes very absent minded and extremely ignorant. Whats the color plan for this one?
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Re: 74 Challenger rebuild pictures.
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Hey Steve, It was FE5 red when new, so I'm thinking about keeping it FE5? Seems like a easy color to shoot, except for the cost. Your car sure has come a long way, great work!
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Re: 74 Challenger rebuild pictures.
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why not!! its a 74 not worth that much, why put alot of time and money into a car that in the long run he will lose money, just makes no sence to me,i can see 70 or 71 challenger but not 72 to 74,
First of all this isnt to flame but asking why doesnt make sense. I get tired of all the "If it's not a '72 or older, it's not worth fixing crowd"..
Im glad people are fixing mopars made past '72. They in my opinion are just as important. Keep in mind that we all cant afford '70/'71 e bodies.
It's still a challenger so why not! Notice how many 72-74 dodge chargers,satellites,and roadrunners are being fixed up nowadays? People are fixing up what they can get a hold of.
Just like in the world of a body cars. The 73-76 are where the really good deals are. I have a '71 duster and a '73 duster. The parts are cheaper and easier to get for my '73. Everybit as fun to.
My buddy even has a '74 duster that many say "should have been scrapped". It's now a very nice car.
Being concerned will what you get back out of a car after it's completed or being concerned with what it's worth is one of the things wrong with our mopar hobby and infact making it less of a hobby. For some of us it's definetly not about the $$$.
I have a '70 charger as well. Not an r/t and because it's not a '69 woud it not be worth fooling with? It's what I wanna build and Im having a good time doing it and that to me is worth more than any amount of $$$
Im watching this build and am enjoying it!
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Re: 74 Challenger rebuild pictures.
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First of all this isnt to flame but asking why doesnt make sense. I get tired of all the "If it's not a '72 or older, it's not worth fixing crowd"..
Im glad people are fixing mopars made past '72. They in my opinion are just as important. Keep in mind that we all cant afford '70/'71 e bodies.
It's still a challenger so why not! Notice how many 72-74 dodge chargers,satellites,and roadrunners are being fixed up nowadays? People are fixing up what they can get a hold of.
Just like in the world of a body cars. The 73-76 are where the really good deals are. I have a '71 duster and a '73 duster. The parts are cheaper and easier to get for my '73. Everybit as fun to.
My buddy even has a '74 duster that many say "should have been scrapped". It's now a very nice car.
Being concerned will what you get back out of a car after it's completed or being concerned with what it's worth is one of the things wrong with our mopar hobby and infact making it less of a hobby. For some of us it's definetly not about the $$$.
I have a '70 charger as well. Not an r/t and because it's not a '69 woud it not be worth fooling with? It's what I wanna build and Im having a good time doing it and that to me is worth more than any amount of $$$
Im watching this build and am enjoying it!
I couldn't have said it better Michael. I'm tired of the haters as well. I have a thread about my dads 73 and there is a thread on another 74 here as well. They are all worth saving in my book.
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Re: 74 Challenger rebuild pictures.
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the point the haters are trying too make is the 72 and up challengers are just not that good looking and did not come with any factory horse power so there not worth the time to restore as well as the chargers, dusters, darts, demons, 71 was the last year of the great cars!!!!
To each there own... I agree that 71 is the last year of the true muscle cars. But that don't mean that you should turn your back on the later cars.
I have been getting all positive comments for years now when I'm driving my ugly old 74 challenger. I've almost caused accidents while poeple were looking at the car. And to tell you the truth, I've had some pretty hot dates because of the car. It's a nice rush talking my ugly girl out for a cruise. Most people have no clue what year it is but everyone notices the car.
I did'nt paint it, it had this black imron on it when I bought it in 1985 from a friend.
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Re: 74 Challenger rebuild pictures.
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i dont know about the dates u say u get but be honest about the car, ugley tail lights and ugley grill!!,
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Re: 74 Challenger rebuild pictures.
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i dont know about the dates u say u get but be honest about the car, ugley tail lights and ugley grill!!,
Got any pictures of your hot cars?
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