1973 Dodge Challenger

Automatic

JH23G3B102418

1973 Dodge Challenger ~ Excellent Project!... This car was a project started a few years back - originally found as just the body, and included many-many boxes of parts, etc. ...after the previous owner had simply decided to take the car apart, and just leave it at that! The car has since been reassembled, (parts that came with and also the many parts acquired, since) ...but sadly, (and mainly now due to having my own business) just never seem to have found the time to continue and complete. So, finally decided about time to let the chally go to a new home ...for another MoPaR enthusiast to now complete, and enjoy! =0) This Challenger originally came equipped from the factory with, (see fender tag decode for more detail) a 318cu 2 bbl.- coupled with a column shift Auto Trans. ...and the body was finished in Honey Gold, complimented with a White Stripe, Black Vinyl Roof and Black Interior. The car is now close to 90% complete, (less drivetrain, etc.) and rolling. Since my purchasing the Challenger, many-many more parts have been collected along the way, (see pics) which are all included in this Auction ...and will now allow the winning bidder to build it, "Your Way" (for instance, 383 - 440 R/T or even T/A clone? - etc.) My original intention was to create a 440cu Street/Strip - Challenger Rallye tribute ...so there are many performance, and also many very rare Challenger Rallye parts, included! ....By the way, also included in this Auction along with the Challenger - is a very good, (and previously running) '77 440cu 4 barrel Engine, and also 727 Torqueflite Transmission - which is still currently installed within a '77 Dodge Monaco, (Yes you read right, also included this Auction!!) ...the winning bidder will then have the option - of either removing, (or arranging removal at their expense) the 440cu Engine,Transmission, (and also all other usable parts they might need including the radiator, air conditioning, etc.) from the Monaco - or better still just simply take the whole Dodge Monaco complete, as is ....so as to dismantle when ever you are ready! Vehicle Condition... The Challenger's body is overall in very good condition, with what seems to have been replacement rear quarter panels that were installed at some point during recent past, which since that time show a small amount of the usual bubbling at the bottom in places, but should be an easy repair. This of course means there is some minor decay and filler here and there, mainly to the lower quarters, and filler where the quarters join to the roof, etc. (see pics) and also to the front Fenders from previous light damage, etc. (basically the previous finishing/filler job was not well done on the car at all!) but all panels on the car were all well fitted, in tact - and should be easily reparable. It was also found that the passenger side Fender had originally came from a '70-'71 Challenger, and had been previously, "filled" so as to accommodate the '72-'74 side marker. The driver's side Fender is in what appears to be very good condition, and looks to have come from a '72-'74 Rallye Challenger - as holes for the Fender Gills are already in place. The Doors including the Trunk Lid are all in very good condition, along with fully functioning door and quarter window winders/locks, etc. The Door's Racing Mirrors are in great condition - with full working remote adjustment on the driver's side. The Challenger’s roof also appears in very good, undamaged condition. Windows are Tinted, all in great condition - and includes a yellow Sunshade Tint to top of the Windshield. The chassis overall appears to be in very good, solid condition - The only area noticed that will require some attention is on the passenger side rear ...where the chassis just begins to rise up over the rear axel, (see pic) but should be an easy welding fix. The rear shock absorbers are Air Adjustable, with a central valve mounted within the trunk The rest of the Challenger's under body, including the firewall and front/rear inner wheel arches also appear overall to be in good condition. Though, the driver's side front floor pan has some decay near the main drain plug, (see pic) and the driver’s rear floor pan has some small perforations near the center by the drive shaft tunnel, (see pic) ...But, new driver’s side front and rear floor pans previously purchased from Year One are included. Also, the Trunk floor pan will need replacement, (see pic) and again, previously purchased new Trunk floor pans from Year One are also included. The Electrical Wiring Loom both inside and under the car, and also within the Challenger's engine bay is all in place - appears complete and in good condition with connectors and switches in tact. The dash gauge cluster is missing - but these are of course often found available on eBay, etc. The original Dash pad has some cracking, but a brand new quality dash cover is included. The Headliner, Sun Visors, Door panels and center console, etc. - are all in very good condition. The front seats are also in very good condition, (though these are actually not original to the Challenger) and the seat tilt/adjust mechanisms are all in fine working order. The back seat is in good condition, (though somewhat brittle, and has some tearing) - but also included in this auction are a full set of front and back correct replacement, (see pics) fully padded Challenger seat coverings. All rubber door/trunk seals, etc. are there - and also included are some brand new door window and quarter window strips. So, there you have it! - my loss, your gain ...Rare opportunities like this certainly do not come up oftenA wonderful project for someone - which could easy be completed and even driving well before the summer ends!Also, this Auction has a very Low Reserve!!! ...I have done my best to describe everything I can think of here - and all to the very best of my knowledge, and belief... ...And of course, if you should have any questions - or need any further information at all, (and please, no scams or offers to, "buy it now") then please do feel free to let me know ...and I will do my very best to help! ...Thank you for viewing my Auction ~ And wishing all fellow MoPar enthusiasts - the Very Best Of Luck! Happy Bidding!!!=0) .....Fender Tag ~ Decoded.... Code DescriptionE44 - 318-2 BarrelD34 - TorqueFlite Automatic Transmission JH23 J = Dodge ChallengerH = Price Class High23 = 2 Door Hardtop G3B G = 318 150HP(net) or 170HP(net) 1-2BBL 8 CYL3 = 1973B = Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA 102418 Sequence Number '102418' JY3 Paint Code: Honey GoldA6XW - Trim Grade/Style/ColorA = A Class6 = Vinyl Bucket SeatsX = Black 000 Upper Door Frame: Full Door Panel808 Date Built: 8 / 08 / 1972103826 Order Number: 103826V1W Roof Type OR Color: Full Vinyl Top - WhiteU Built to Specifications for USA OrderB41 Front Disc Brakes PowerC56 Bucket SeatsG35 Delete Standard Outside MirrorH51 Single Air /w HeaterL31 Hood / Fender Mount Turn SignalM21 Roof Drip Rail MoldingR11 Music Master Radio AMV7W Accent Stripes - White26 26 in. RadiatorEN2 End of Codes Assembly Line 2 Parts Included - but not currently fitted on car.... New Year One Rear ValanceNew Year One Driver’s Side Front Floor PanNew Year One Driver’s Side Rear Floor PanNew Year One Trunk Floor PansNew Year One Trunk Fuel Tank Mount Braces (2)Manual/Floor Shift Steering Column - fitted with a very rare, “Tuff Wheel” (pic not shown)Drive Shaft (Rebuilt W/Needle Bearings, etc. - by Drive Shaft Services)Challenger Ram Air Hood - Complete W/Ram Inserts (needs some repair but solid, see pics)Extra Hood Springs (2)Trunk Spare Wheel MountRear Tag Lamp AssemblyChallenger Aerial Mast14 inch Rallye Wheels (3)Ralley Wheel Center Caps (4)Extra Rallye Wheel Trims (4)‘72-'74 Rallye Challenger Fender Gills including inserts (1 L/H - 1 R/H)Brand New Challenger Rallye Fender DecalsBrand New Door and Quarter Window StripsChallenger Ash Tray assemblySeat Belts (Full Set front and rear)Correct replacement Challenger Lined/Padded Seat Coverings (Complete - 2 front - 1 back)Interior Front Pillar Moulding (2)Front Kick Panels (1 L/H - 1 RH)Front Speaker GrillDash Headlamp/Wiper/Dimmer Switch Bezel Extra Headlight Bezels (2)Front Valance Turn Signal Assemblies including Lenses(2)‘72/74 Rear Bumper Overiders W/Mounts (2)Fender Mount Side Markers (2)Extra Front Windshield Side Trim (2)Extra Headlight Mounting Trims (4)Protective Door Edge Trims (2)New Chrome Hood Front Edge StripChallenger Door Sill Trim (2)Challenger Radiator ShroudBrand New Door Locks, (2) and Keys (2)Front and Back, “Challenger” Emblems (2)Fender and Back Spoiler, “R/T” Emblems (1 back - 2 front)Rallye Hood, “440 Magnum" EmblemsRallye Dash Clear BezelBrand New Fuel Tank - from Year OneBattery TrayAuto Transmission MountChallenger R/T Tail Pipes (2) Performance Street/Strip Parts Included... Ceramic Coated Street/Drag Race Exhaust Headers (2)Hard to find - 440 Steel Crank Shaft (Very Good - and ready for regrind/machining)Very Rare '67-'68 #915 Casting - Closed Chamber, "Quench Style” (raises compression) Cylinder Heads (2)New Brooks 440 Aluminum Rods (fitted only once during assembly/checking tolerances in Top Alcohol Dragster - Never Run)New Holley 750cfm - 4 Barrel W/Vacuum Secondarys - with Electric Auto Choke and inline Fuel Pressure GaugeRPM Torker II Street/Strip Intake ManifoldNew Edelbrock Performer RPM Street/Strip Cam and Lifter SetNew MoPaR High Performance H/D Valve Springs, W/Hardened Retainers and ColletsMoPaR Performance High Volume/Low Pressure Oil PumpSystem 1 Oil Filtration SystemNew FELPRO Gasket Set (Pan to Heads - plus extra Head Gaskets inc.)New FELPRO Valve Cover Oil BreatherBrand New Accel 8mm Ignition Wire SetAccel Super Ignition CoilNew Ignition Wire Cradle/RetainersOil Pan, “Baffle” (keeps excess Oil away from spinning Crank Shaft - less drag, adds HP) M/T Aluminum Valve CoversAmerican Racing 8 inch Aluminum Wheels (Set Of 4 - Not Pictured)New ARP Hardened Wheel Stud Set (4 Sets)Complete B&M Star Shifter - With Very Special Custom Made, “Mopar" Pistol Grip HandleGrant Racing Steering Wheel (Also Includes Wheel Mounting Kit - Not Pictured)Brand New Chassis Sub Frame Braces (Helps Prevent Body Twist on Hard Launches)New Auxiliary Electric Cooling Fans (2)Racing Aluminum Radiator Fan