For Sale 1973 DODGE CHALLENGER AUCTION
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65sporty
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Has potential as long as auction fever doesn't take over and price I way too high
70bigblockdodge
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All E bodies are too much plastic in interiors it is my main complaint with these cars.
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Maybe it's just me but I don't like the sad face, ie frown grill.
And the 318 is still there!!! Whoo-hoo!
I love E Bodies and am convinced the only way I'll ever have another is to get a sad mouth. Too bad the interior is so junky - and it's an automatic.
But, why the open headers with a stock 2 bbl?
I love E Bodies and am convinced the only way I'll ever have another is to get a sad mouth. Too bad the interior is so junky - and it's an automatic.
But, why the open headers with a stock 2 bbl?
70bigblockdodge
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How do you do, nice to meet you.
bluefury361
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Never a big fan of E bodys. I got a little excided in 1970 and tried to trade my 69 A12 Road Runner for a Hemi Cuda, that didn't go well. I did own a 71 V code Challenger with performance axle package, (4 speed & Dana 4:10). It just never talked to me.
I see the E bodys as Chryslers "late to the Camaro & Mustang" party. Not to big on quality either.
I see the E bodys as Chryslers "late to the Camaro & Mustang" party. Not to big on quality either.
70bigblockdodge
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You mean the doors are not supposed to rattle like that when you close them.
65sporty
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That is one of my big problems with them, you ever try some sound mat to cure the rattle?
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I had a 70 Hemi Challenger convertible auto/Dana in Sublime.
It was a bucket list car for me.
It was stolen in Detroit, and that's ok, I wouldn't ever spend the money to replace it.
It was cool and everything, but I never really fell in love with it.
The 73 listed here is already into stupid money in my mind.
Hell, I only have about 15k into my (unfinished)65, you have to be smart about 'investing' in old cars.
It was a bucket list car for me.
It was stolen in Detroit, and that's ok, I wouldn't ever spend the money to replace it.
It was cool and everything, but I never really fell in love with it.
The 73 listed here is already into stupid money in my mind.
Hell, I only have about 15k into my (unfinished)65, you have to be smart about 'investing' in old cars.
65sporty
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I totally agreeThe 73 listed here is already into stupid money in my mind.
70bigblockdodge
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No it seems to be the rods that rattle the most.
70bigblockdodge
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They only do it when closing the door, luckily it rolls down the highway with no vibrations or shakes so they remain quiet when on the road.
65sporty
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I've noticed it in all of my customer's 3 E-bodies, just sounds bad and with the price of some of the Hemi cars you would think someone would think of a way to cure it. But I guess it's Factory.
70bigblockdodge
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I was always going to slice vacuum hose and put it over each rod with a couple of mini zip ties along it, but my list is way to big above that entry.
E bodies should not rattle when the doors close unless the channels or something else is worn out. I restored mine some 25 years ago and it is a great car to look at, but the driving experience leaves a lot to be desired, unless you just like going fast in straight lines. With the 440 up front, it is too front heavy and handles accordingly and the ride is pretty stiff with the stock springs and the seats are not that well contoured for an enjoyable drive. But it is fast and everyone that looks at it drools. I am considering letting mine go to a good friend that really wants it bad so I can spend more time with my C bodies. He is relatively young and I am older and wiser now - well maybe just a little. 
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