Craig'sCharger
New Member
I joined some months ago but never entered into conversation. My neighbor joined E Bodies and told me about Welcome Wagon.
I bought a 1971 Dodge Charger SE for my daughter in 2002. She ended up moving to Boulder CO for several years, and gave me the Charger back, taking my 4 Wheel drive pickup in trade. I've kept it running and actually used it as a daily driver for one year. The interior was rough and the engine was not original, but it has always been fun to take out.
I'm currently in a restoration/modification with it. I'm replacing a 1972 400 with a 1971 440 engine. I have a lot of interior including dash and cluster waiting to go in and a rebuilt steering column but everything is waiting for my replacement of suspension parts and putting it back together. Been sandblasting, powder coating and painting parts as well. Even had bumpers and other pieces re-chromed. Never having done this before, I was naive as to how much cleanup and replacement would be necessary to make it right. I'm a retired psychologist, so practicing what I preach; "Its the ride (journey) not just the destination." But I do look forward to completion as well. I look forward to learning more from veteran rebuilders on the forum.
I bought a 1971 Dodge Charger SE for my daughter in 2002. She ended up moving to Boulder CO for several years, and gave me the Charger back, taking my 4 Wheel drive pickup in trade. I've kept it running and actually used it as a daily driver for one year. The interior was rough and the engine was not original, but it has always been fun to take out.
I'm currently in a restoration/modification with it. I'm replacing a 1972 400 with a 1971 440 engine. I have a lot of interior including dash and cluster waiting to go in and a rebuilt steering column but everything is waiting for my replacement of suspension parts and putting it back together. Been sandblasting, powder coating and painting parts as well. Even had bumpers and other pieces re-chromed. Never having done this before, I was naive as to how much cleanup and replacement would be necessary to make it right. I'm a retired psychologist, so practicing what I preach; "Its the ride (journey) not just the destination." But I do look forward to completion as well. I look forward to learning more from veteran rebuilders on the forum.
