1974 Challenger...part or sell whole?

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Offline Challenger6pak

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1974 Challenger...part or sell whole?
« on: August 07, 2006 - 11:50:04 AM »
I bought this 74 Challenger for parts.  I know what the car is worth in parts.  I need to do something with it.  I hate to cut up another Challenger.  I was wondering what it is worth as it sits?  The car is a 318 non-Ralley car.  Everything is intact the way it came from the factory.  It is an air car with disc brakes and power steering.  It even has the original keys.  I am sure all numbers match.  It doesn't look like the back seat has ever been out.  The buildsheet might be there.  The car was a bronze color from the factory.  It is rusty.  It needs every bolt on item replaced; doors, hood, trunk lid, fenders. The roof is good without rust.  The floor boards are good.  The cowl has rust in several places.  The trunk floor is gone. The lower quarters need patch panels.  The worst thing is that it needs the rear portion on the drivers side front framerail replaced.  It can be done without removing the k-frame.  I can part this car.  I can fix the framerail and sell the car or I can sell the car the way it is.  What is it worth the way it is?  What is it worth with the framerail done?  Thanks for your input.
« Last Edit: August 07, 2006 - 12:00:12 PM by Challenger6pak »
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Re: 1974 Challenger...part or sell whole?
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2006 - 11:54:07 AM »
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Re: 1974 Challenger...part or sell whole?
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2006 - 11:56:57 AM »
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Re: 1974 Challenger...part or sell whole?
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2006 - 12:12:44 PM »
Well, normally, I'm all for keeping them together. But, with all the parts this one needs, I dont think it's salvagable. And I'm in CT, rust free for us means it only needs a cowl and 1/4s, plus a floor or two. That car does have nice trim, decent options (console, A/C) and is complete. I'd think selling it as you got it as a parts car is the easiest way to get the spot cleaned up. Selling the parts seperately will get the most $$, but you'll be doing a lot of onesy twosey taking things off for a while to get it.

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Re: 1974 Challenger...part or sell whole?
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2006 - 12:23:27 PM »
Thanks.  So what do you think it is worth as it sits?
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Re: 1974 Challenger...part or sell whole?
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2006 - 02:16:54 PM »
That car savable for sure its allmost complete :cheers:, but the one who buy need to know some metalwork, try and sell it complete i think it would bring some k, yes im for keeping them together :bigsmile:
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Re: 1974 Challenger...part or sell whole?
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2006 - 06:00:28 PM »
 :iagree: Save SAve SAVE  :1zhelp:
 I know there are people on this very board fixing cars in equally as need of help as yours, so anythings possible.  :clapping:
 The time is upon us where the luxury of "parts cars" is fading QUICKLY  :sadwavey:
 They ALL are pieces of historical beauty and deserve a chance to shine again in all their glory  :ylsuper:  :2cents:
 Please don't let her end up like these, but ultimately it's up to you.
 Good luck on whatever you decide to do   :thumbsup:
 





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Re: 1974 Challenger...part or sell whole?
« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2006 - 08:00:49 PM »
After I posted this I went and looked at the car, making a list of what was on it that I needed for my cars.  I did buy it to use as a parts car.  I then checked the net for parts prices; not just on Ebay.  It appears that if I were to sell the car and then go out and buy the parts I need I would be around $800 in the red plus loose time searching.  From what I have seen this car as it is worth $1000 to $1300.  That is what I am trying to verify.  What would you pay for this car?  I do appreciate the input.
« Last Edit: August 08, 2006 - 06:00:17 AM by Challenger6pak »
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Re: 1974 Challenger...part or sell whole?
« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2006 - 08:06:37 PM »
It depends on the frame(how bad it is)is it that showed in the picture above i would have paid over $1000
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Re: 1974 Challenger...part or sell whole?
« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2006 - 08:34:17 PM »
The frame is gone from the k-frame to the torsion bar crossmember.  I do not know if the front part of the frame is good enough to weld to.  It might just blow holes and need all of it replaced. 
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Re: 1974 Challenger...part or sell whole?
« Reply #10 on: August 08, 2006 - 12:36:36 AM »
I think from a money standpoint only it is worth more together because you really can't sell the pricey parts like the frame or cowl because of the rust.

Then again you can really be a SOB about it and sell the trim, seat tracks ect and then sell the car  :naughty:

I have everything here to fix it frame wise and the floors and stuff are available (fenders someday)  so I guess it could be saved
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Re: 1974 Challenger...part or sell whole?
« Reply #11 on: August 08, 2006 - 01:51:53 AM »
Part it. No one will miss a non Rallye 318 car, and there are guys out there who need Challenger parts....
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Re: 1974 Challenger...part or sell whole?
« Reply #12 on: August 08, 2006 - 09:47:53 AM »
Yeah, It looks a bit far gone....

Part it out, there are tons of us looking for this and that.
BTW I am looking for a rally cluster and a steering column....among other things...
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Re: 1974 Challenger...part or sell whole?
« Reply #13 on: August 08, 2006 - 01:03:30 PM »
I'd pay at least $1K for a car with those options that wasnt saveable. Perhaps more, depending. If it was running and driving, I'd pay more definantely. But it's really a true basket case. It would be a good candidate for a /6 Ebody from 72-74. Everything is usable. Firewall (A/C), nuts. bolts, trim, glass, K frame (yes, they do wear out and break...) steering, brakes (fit earlier ones, it should have disc on it...) knobs, controls, wiring seats, console, gages (not everyone needs a std cluster, but I wouldnt mind a spare for my '70) interior panels if not destroyed, 8 3/4, lights, emblems. Like I said tho, you're looking at weeks of taking things off. I'd bet you could get over $3K for the parts. A little at a time tho. Remeber, many pcs that car needs, will need to be cut from another solid car. IMO, saving a 318 base model car is not worth cutting up a solid 318 or /6 car.  That one's got rust to spare.

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Re: 1974 Challenger...part or sell whole?
« Reply #14 on: August 08, 2006 - 04:28:41 PM »
I looked at it again today.  The rail could easily be fixed with a frame cap.  Only the rear part of the rail would need done.  The car will run and drive with a gal gas can tucked up front.  The mileage on the odometer is original.  I could do the cap and trunk floor on a weekend.  It then could be driven home locally. That would leave the quarters needing  patch panels; fender replacement, cowl work, door work and the rear deck filler left for the next guy to do.  The interior floors are in great shape. What would it be worth then?
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