Any suggestions on what

95whtZR2 · April 25, 2003

I know this is a gm forum, but I am going to be looking at a 67' Dodge charger with my friend, and I was wandering if anyone here knew of anything notorious to look for, i.e, how the valve covers on a ford 2.9 are prone to leak, or the tailgates on broncos are prone to rust. Anythng to help my friend decide if it is worth the $8500... and anything that we coudl use to lower the price

Here are the specs that I know of...

67' Charger- I believe it has 70k on it...

69' 440- I think it has 35k on it...

69' auto trans- 35k I think...

new "antique" paint job- done in 98'...

new interior- just finished it...

Any help/ websites will be great, I am going to look at it next week probably on Monday or Tues, I will keep ya'll informed...

Thanks,

Tom

MadFish · April 28, 2003

You can ask at www.moparts.com and get more replies. But, check the 1/4's, trunk floor, front and rear floor pans, inner fender(mainly around the hood hindges), frame rails, cowl for rust. The look around the windshield and the rear window for any signs of water. Check inside as well. If it has/had a vinyl top, really get in and look at things. Mopars are natoriuos for rusting in the windshield and rear window channels.

Ask how much oil the 440 uses. If any. But, 440's, 440-6packs and Hemis. all have a tendencey to have oil leaks and burn oil. check around the vavle covers and the block for and sings of oil leaks.

As for the trans. You got your choice of a 904 or a 727. I dont know which is best behind the 440. I have heard some people say the 904 and some say the 727. But, for me if its not a 4spd, it soon will be.

95whtZR2 · April 28, 2003

I was kind of directing the question at you madfish, cause I knew you owned a mopar, but I figured others would have soem input as well. Thanks for the reply.

BUT, my friend and I started out there today when the guy called and said he just sold the car My firend is really mad, but atleast the guy was nice enough to call. Oh well, hopefully another car will come along...

Thanks again,

Tom

MadFish · April 29, 2003

Have your friend check out the classifieds at www.moparts.com I know there are a lot of nice cars on there for sale.

I saw your post a few days ago. But, I didnt have the time to reply then. Actually, I dont really have the time to check in here all that often now. But, if you got any more questions, email me. I check my email more then anything else. [email protected]