is this a good project car?

[05singlecabHEMI]

for the longest time ive wanted a nice project car. and i want something that i can build myself. not have it pre built with a little work.

what do yall think about this car?
1971 dodge charger se

 

[EJM05]

Offer $900

 

[05singlecabHEMI]

yea, i was planning on offering lower, cause all i want is the body, dont care about the engine and trans he has. i wanna go bigger for those. most of it i was just gonna trash anyhow. but want the whole interior original, and probably a bigger stock engine. not sure. started talking to my pops about it. would be a great project to do with my dad.

 

[KGBIGCOUNTRY]

Its kind of a weird year to find some stuff thats a direct fit. We have a '74 thats the same body lines and finding stuff is right ruff. If ya have to put a fuel tank in it like we had to do in ours a Chally tank fits but is 2 gallons smaller and has more open room on the front of the tank between the floor pan and tank. That being said it would be fun since your looking to mod it anyways and will do alot of fabbing to start with.

 

[05singlecabHEMI]

yea man! i say, if your gonna build something, build it how you want! but ive never done a build before and it might be tough. but been looking a prices for everything. i want a 440 in it.

 

[KGBIGCOUNTRY]

It wouldnt be to bad putting that motor in there. Your best bet would be finding a good block and build it from that. Painless wiring makes a kit. Your best friend will become the Summit catalog along with Year One for trim peices. The front support on those cars move so the BB can be put in there.

 

[Mr_Nacho]

It is an SE apparently, it would be pretty cool to clone an RT for the most part, then you'd have an RT/SE. With the right stuff it'll be a sharp ride.

 

[Badger]

You'd never find anything like that around here. They've all rusted into the ground. Not a bad start really.

 

[05singlecabHEMI]

i think i might go take a look at it. if i think its good ill atleast get it and maybe start on it in a while when i get the cash.

 

[03MopaRamman]

Can't view the Link (my problem) but a rolling 71 of that type in these parts would be 3-4K.
I remember as a Boy when those where on the lot with 383 Magnum on the hood, they were my favorite (besides the 69 AMX 390).

 

[MADDOG]

It's pretty rough but if yer willing to tackle a total frame off, you could do it.

The SE car replacement parts are hard to find but there are places that sell repop R/T parts that you could create a clone pretty easily.

 

[Stangshcky12]

Parts for mopars arent cheap or easy to come by
I have a challenger sitting in my driveway waiting for a fender and quarter panels

 

[Hemitom]

Ive got a 72 SE that id be willing to sell you. its in alot better shape. PM me and ill tell you more...

 

[iSlacker816]

Look up parts before you even look at it to see if parts are available to do what you want to it!

 

[05singlecabHEMI]

Look up parts before you even look at it to see if parts are available to do what you want to it!

Already am! But ive only looked at axles, engines,tranys so far. I want those first... Even though you gotta get the body done first hahah. Me and my pops have been talking about it. Would be a great mid life crisis for him. LOL

 

[Stangshcky12]

Axles and stuff aren't to bad because of compatibility it's body parts thatll drain ya

 

[2K10HemiRam]

I'd say if it's something you want and you're willing the tackle the project, get it!

 

[05singlecabHEMI]

And i found another one with the 383 in it for $2k think i might go with that one. Lot of roof rust though. I have this next weekend off so i might give him a call. Im only worried about time... Working 5days a week. My 2days off are just slammed packed with things... But it woulf bring back memories when my dad and i used to work on our 66 mustange. If we didnt sell it thats what id be driving now. Think i coulda done some cool things to that bad boy. Sorry, i talk alot....

 

[THEBAD1]

I would not buy it. The car looks like a backet case...you would have to put a "LOT" of money into it to get it looking "NICE". Now, if it was a R/T , SuperBee, or HEMI car I would say "YES" but not a SE 318 car.