Dude, this is spooky. My project (a '70 Charger 500) is almost identical to yours, same original options (no AC, 8 3/4" sure grip and wrong color, otherwise pretty much spot on), rust in the exact same spots (what is up with the holes in the top of the rear quarters? what gives?!) and gutted in the same way. I'm thinking a cross between George Poteets insane NASCAR-style '68 and the DP car, stripped down and pissed off with 440/727 power. I share your pain and sweat, good luck with her :-)
Thanks bro! This car was sitting for Im guessing around 25 years behind a barn rotting, but the front clip was pretty good- all things considered. And at the cheap price , it was beggin to be saved. The quarter tops baffled me to, but they are fixed now. You sound like you got a cool project going on there, good luck with yours as well. Im glad another is saved!
Mine's to far gone for resto but great for what I wanna do.
Neat car! A 1970 Charger SE! Rarer color combo as well. Looks to be F8 green with a tan interior. Haven't seen too many of those. That car came factory with a woodgrain dash since it is an SE car. I see the woodgrain steering wheel is still there. I would love to see find a 1970 440 to stick in it. That would sure beat the hell out of the original 318 that this was born with. This was a 318 car right? I noticed the motor and that it had an 8 1/4 rearend. I have 15 Dodge Chargers myself. See ya!
Yea it's a 1970 charger 500SE. I heard they made less than 3000 of them '70. It was F8 green with the black vinyl top, light group, bucket seats, pedal dress up, console shift automatic, tan interior color, woodgrain wheel, and factory a/c. It had alot of neat options but way to far gone to restore and alot of the good stuff mentioned was gone when I got it. It does have the 8 1/4 rear w/ 2.71 rear axle.
I was planning a nice little 367ci small block w/ a 904. But I may forgo that for a 383 magnum with a 727. But Id rather have a 4 speed setup but way to expensive to convert it.
awsome car! are you going to put an interior in it? what about a rollbar. or are you just going to paint it black and put some wheels on it. and when you finish don't try to kill hot girls driving hotter cars.
Well it will have some interior but not much. I wont be trying to kill any hot ladies using the charger, but instead Id rather be picking them up, lol. Flat black with the correct wheels is the plan. Thanks for your comment and watching the vid.
Awesome project 70 is my favorite year of Charger because the theres no divider in the grille and the taillights go all the way across the back. can't wait for part 2
I love the '70's as well. I guess it's a matter of taste but I think 1970 was a great year for mopars. The rr,gtx,charger,super bee ,challenger,super bee, those were the days...Thanks for checking out my vid.Mopar or no car...
you get any farther on your charger i also got a 70 in poor shape but it has to wait untill my 65 plymouth fury with the 440 4 speed is back together check it out on myspace bigblockbryan is the urlmy charger will also be a 440 4 speed i love the response of the big block
Thanks for checking out my vid. My progress has slowed way down due to job loss. My dad had a black '65 fury III and that was a nice car. '65 looks way better than the '66's imo. I will have a look at your myspace when I get a moment. Mopar or no car!
Well they used 68/9 and 1970 chargers in the film. If they werent '69's they made them look like '69's and mine is a '70...
I cant afford the '69 clip so Im keeping the '70 clip that way if someone else does a dp replica it wont look like mine. The '70 is just as cool as the '68/9 to me. Im going with the hood duck but this car will not have the skull on the hood. Only the novas used in the film featured those. Thanks for watching!!
I think you're going to have a winner, here! What you've done already looks great! I bet you'll know every nut and bolt on this car by the finish! :) Jack
Thanks! Your comment is greatly appreciated. Very few people know what goes into something like this. This is a much better fate than the crusher! Thanks for checking the video out as well!
Well that's really cool..nice that you can share this experience..they may go on to do something like this too! Nothing like spreading the knowledge! :) Jack
it will be nice when its finished,you will remember every nut and bolt
harley1450000 2 years ago
hang in there,dont quit when the resto gets rough cause it will
harley1450000 2 years ago
Dude, this is spooky. My project (a '70 Charger 500) is almost identical to yours, same original options (no AC, 8 3/4" sure grip and wrong color, otherwise pretty much spot on), rust in the exact same spots (what is up with the holes in the top of the rear quarters? what gives?!) and gutted in the same way. I'm thinking a cross between George Poteets insane NASCAR-style '68 and the DP car, stripped down and pissed off with 440/727 power. I share your pain and sweat, good luck with her :-)
UFO29 2 years ago
Thanks bro! This car was sitting for Im guessing around 25 years behind a barn rotting, but the front clip was pretty good- all things considered. And at the cheap price , it was beggin to be saved. The quarter tops baffled me to, but they are fixed now. You sound like you got a cool project going on there, good luck with yours as well. Im glad another is saved!
Mine's to far gone for resto but great for what I wanna do.
Peace
-M
DR440 2 years ago
Neat car! A 1970 Charger SE! Rarer color combo as well. Looks to be F8 green with a tan interior. Haven't seen too many of those. That car came factory with a woodgrain dash since it is an SE car. I see the woodgrain steering wheel is still there. I would love to see find a 1970 440 to stick in it. That would sure beat the hell out of the original 318 that this was born with. This was a 318 car right? I noticed the motor and that it had an 8 1/4 rearend. I have 15 Dodge Chargers myself. See ya!
directconnection1969 3 years ago
Yea it's a 1970 charger 500SE. I heard they made less than 3000 of them '70. It was F8 green with the black vinyl top, light group, bucket seats, pedal dress up, console shift automatic, tan interior color, woodgrain wheel, and factory a/c. It had alot of neat options but way to far gone to restore and alot of the good stuff mentioned was gone when I got it. It does have the 8 1/4 rear w/ 2.71 rear axle.
DR440 3 years ago
I was planning a nice little 367ci small block w/ a 904. But I may forgo that for a 383 magnum with a 727. But Id rather have a 4 speed setup but way to expensive to convert it.
DR440 3 years ago
very awsome CHARGER!!!the american muscle cars are the best!!here in brazil the charger has 318 engine, but its cool too!!congratulations!!
hudsoncarv 3 years ago
awsome car! are you going to put an interior in it? what about a rollbar. or are you just going to paint it black and put some wheels on it. and when you finish don't try to kill hot girls driving hotter cars.
baldwinvette77 3 years ago
Well it will have some interior but not much. I wont be trying to kill any hot ladies using the charger, but instead Id rather be picking them up, lol. Flat black with the correct wheels is the plan. Thanks for your comment and watching the vid.
DR440 3 years ago
Awesome project 70 is my favorite year of Charger because the theres no divider in the grille and the taillights go all the way across the back. can't wait for part 2
lunchboxEz 3 years ago
I love the '70's as well. I guess it's a matter of taste but I think 1970 was a great year for mopars. The rr,gtx,charger,super bee ,challenger,super bee, those were the days...Thanks for checking out my vid.Mopar or no car...
DR440 3 years ago
you get any farther on your charger i also got a 70 in poor shape but it has to wait untill my 65 plymouth fury with the 440 4 speed is back together check it out on myspace bigblockbryan is the urlmy charger will also be a 440 4 speed i love the response of the big block
medalaw 3 years ago
Thanks for checking out my vid. My progress has slowed way down due to job loss. My dad had a black '65 fury III and that was a nice car. '65 looks way better than the '66's imo. I will have a look at your myspace when I get a moment. Mopar or no car!
DR440 3 years ago
I would give both my nuts to have a fully restored '69 Charger. What a beaut.
I know you got the duck, but are you, by chance, gonna add the skull and thunderbolts to the hood?
AngelofMusic04 3 years ago
Well they used 68/9 and 1970 chargers in the film. If they werent '69's they made them look like '69's and mine is a '70...
I cant afford the '69 clip so Im keeping the '70 clip that way if someone else does a dp replica it wont look like mine. The '70 is just as cool as the '68/9 to me. Im going with the hood duck but this car will not have the skull on the hood. Only the novas used in the film featured those. Thanks for watching!!
DR440 3 years ago
I agree with him i would give anything including my nuts BEA-U-ITFUL AMERICAN MUSCLE..MOPAR OR NO CAR
DodgeMoparDurango 3 years ago
AWESOME! Nice to see some of these brought back to life! Can't wait for the rest!
Bikerdude69 3 years ago
Great Car!
yearonecory 3 years ago
Thanks! Be sure to check out my duster video!
DR440 3 years ago
I think you're going to have a winner, here! What you've done already looks great! I bet you'll know every nut and bolt on this car by the finish! :) Jack
raconter1 3 years ago
Thanks! Your comment is greatly appreciated. Very few people know what goes into something like this. This is a much better fate than the crusher! Thanks for checking the video out as well!
DR440 3 years ago
Just think of the satifaction you'll have when it's finished! You will know every detail
and appreciate the hours that it took to do this. You have truly rescued that car! :) Jack
raconter1 3 years ago
Thanks again! But I cant take 100% credit. My friends have been incredible help! :)
DR440 3 years ago
Well that's really cool..nice that you can share this experience..they may go on to do something like this too! Nothing like spreading the knowledge! :) Jack
raconter1 3 years ago
i have to geta hold of a rubber duck for the frons of my bike lol :D, love death proof and convoy!
robertlucky 4 years ago
Ebay is the way my friend :search: convoy duck
Rock ON!
DR440 4 years ago
FUCK YEAH!
robertlucky 4 years ago
Hell yeah dude!!! Your car is gonna RULE!!! :)
Minicuda 4 years ago
Thanx! It's looking better all the time. Stay tuned!!
DR440 4 years ago
good luck bro! i bet its gonna look hella sick when its done
urmomandad 4 years ago
Thanks! It should be pretty cool. But like anything it's a time consuming process. Rock on!
DR440 4 years ago
Plenty of work you have with this Charger :) I'm with you, man - You must bulid this car (and make it deathproof of course :D)!
voDev 4 years ago
NICE!
calistofox 4 years ago
Still got a ways go go but looks like its coming along. Keep the faith and keep on a workin on her and I'm sure it will turn out awesome.
70charginglizard 4 years ago
You got nads the size of grapefruits undergo such an extensive project.
Good luck though.
RUMBLEINN 4 years ago