An end of an era...will the last Dodge Charger 440 Big Block still run

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  • Опубликовано: 6 янв 2025

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  • @travisbeavers-ti4ki
    @travisbeavers-ti4ki 4 месяца назад +35

    That car is probably 1 of 1 and deserves to be restored

    • @79tazman
      @79tazman 3 месяца назад

      He is not going to restore that thing you be lucky if it's left in one piece.

  • @samuelgoodman2825
    @samuelgoodman2825 4 месяца назад +23

    If there ever was a worthy 74 Charger this would be it dude.

  • @wingerfan1
    @wingerfan1 4 месяца назад +17

    It would be pretty cool to see that car repainted and looking good. I think it's a rare enough car that it deserves it.

  • @Charlesstarkey-y3h
    @Charlesstarkey-y3h 4 месяца назад +9

    I was where you are in 1989! i bought,and currently own a triple black 440 sunroof bucket seat, console rally dash power window that is now in very nice condition for at the time 500.00, running!

  • @mattfarahsmillionmilelexus
    @mattfarahsmillionmilelexus 3 месяца назад +7

    That has to be a 1 of 1 with that special order color combo, probably an internal use/exec ordered car, and doubtless really classy looking with that dark blue metallic with white trim. Neat car.

  • @thefakederekrufle
    @thefakederekrufle 3 месяца назад +2

    You're the only person on youtube that knows how to prime an engine.

  • @PoleBarnGarage
    @PoleBarnGarage 3 месяца назад +3

    Hope that pile makes it to Tucson!

  • @wanchaicowboy
    @wanchaicowboy 4 месяца назад +10

    That would be such a cool restoration project.

  • @robertlee9395
    @robertlee9395 3 месяца назад +6

    We had three 73/74 Charger SE's in my family beforeI had a license. I was hooked on this car at 2:00 minutes! Sunroof console slapstick ac 440 +++! My first car was a 68 Coronet. More horseypower!

  • @normanroberts6680
    @normanroberts6680 4 месяца назад +27

    I felt the pain when you smashed your finger. I can't work on anything without bleeding. It's a club I hate paying dues to.

    • @cromBumny
      @cromBumny 3 месяца назад

      No one makes me bleed my own blood!

    • @jasonbirch1182
      @jasonbirch1182 3 месяца назад +1

      I love crazy glue for shop cuts. Clean it, Little piece of napkin and crazy glue. Squeeze with a plastic bag. Works great, keeps crap out.

  • @frankcastle4383
    @frankcastle4383 4 месяца назад +16

    Derick needs a raise in pay!

    • @NoWr2Run
      @NoWr2Run 4 месяца назад +1

      I think he's HIGH ENOUGH, LMAO.

  • @martind701
    @martind701 3 месяца назад +2

    As an owner of a 71 Superbee it’s nice to see you recognizing this generation of Chargers for their benefit’s.

  • @cromBumny
    @cromBumny 3 месяца назад +2

    I have a 72 440 from a road runner. 1 of 1 car fo sho. I wish you could special order colors today. That car needs restored.

  • @jessicawells5145
    @jessicawells5145 3 месяца назад +1

    I’ll tell you what I crushed in 1997 after I pulled the engine and drive train.i had a 1975 charger loaded except for the sun roof,but i was told you couldn’t get a 440 in a charger in 75 but the vin and sticker under the hood doesn’t lie.but it had a 150 speedometer,tac 8-3/4 ,3.23 rear,it wasn’t a bad looking car,two tone blue,rally wheels blue interior,wish id kept it

  • @deopersad2915
    @deopersad2915 3 месяца назад +4

    Awesome find as it's complete and not much rust , looked good fixed up 👍🏽

  • @transmissionman9377
    @transmissionman9377 3 месяца назад +2

    Derick has a wild personality, he needs to calm it down some.🤣

  • @jeffebinger1218
    @jeffebinger1218 4 месяца назад +11

    Looking forward to this one, see ya in a month or two Chris😅 thanks.

    • @NoWr2Run
      @NoWr2Run 4 месяца назад +2

      I hope it's not that long.

  • @jeremiahgrimsley5186
    @jeremiahgrimsley5186 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for giving us the pleasure of parking next to you this year at duct tape drags

  • @bearsey26
    @bearsey26 3 месяца назад +1

    Wonderfully entertained, thank you, a Mopar lover myself, proud owner of a scruffy 383 65 Fury Wagon here in the U.K., so big, the population get wet feet walking around it. Been subscribed for quite some time, always looking forward to the next episode! 😉🤠👍

  • @tri5garage544
    @tri5garage544 3 месяца назад +2

    That’s an awesome car. Bound to be a super rare option car.

  • @jakengle
    @jakengle 3 месяца назад +2

    Awesome. Feeling inspired to find local junk...

  • @mikestackhouse9001
    @mikestackhouse9001 4 месяца назад +4

    Another Charger raised from the dead. Very interesting history on this one. I am voting for a motor swap or take this one down to the block and put whatever goodies in it that you want. With a 3:55 limited slip rear end and a new driveshaft, more HP is calling.

  • @themacgyverinstitute5340
    @themacgyverinstitute5340 4 месяца назад +3

    Cool Charger , fun fact I ran a very similar 74 440 in my A body in 1988 , I put 68 pistons in it , shaved the 30 thou off the heads and bowl ported them , I ran many passes a my local track , torker 1 & 2 both ran 13.1 @107mph. Factory 6 pack 13.2 @109mph. And that same turd spreadbore manifold you have, complete with the ThermoQuad 13.2 @109mph The biggest difference was the TQ saved 3 mpg over all other options . P.s their were no Mickey Thompson s in those days :)

  • @colescrustycars
    @colescrustycars 3 месяца назад +1

    I dont hate that car....it would cost more to restore correctly then its worth but maybe in 10 more years it will be there. For now, patch the rust, make it better, recover seats, shoot it one color of primer, make a cheap hot rod until its day comes or someone else wants to take that restoration on. Very unusual optioned car. I have a 77 z28 4spd car that I bought years ago cheap. Not really worth a restoration at the time but they have gained popularity and I've started gathering parts to make it nice in the future.

  • @sickbs3358
    @sickbs3358 4 месяца назад +11

    Awesome find.....oh I meant.....Wicked Awesome Cahhh !

    • @garryhatchett775
      @garryhatchett775 4 месяца назад +1

      Very cool find.

    • @NoWr2Run
      @NoWr2Run 4 месяца назад

      @@garryhatchett775 4 Miles away yet, SCORE.

  • @Bretjohnson1331
    @Bretjohnson1331 3 месяца назад +1

    "Rusty parts car, I definitely don't need one of those" '4 miles away' I definitely need one of those

  • @scotttracey3748
    @scotttracey3748 4 месяца назад +3

    Awesome project keep the build coming thank Chris

  • @scottkovacs7634
    @scottkovacs7634 4 месяца назад +2

    I like them all 71/72 charger are my favorite. I had a 72 SE charger with the bulge hood hideaway head lights

  • @coreywhitacre6581
    @coreywhitacre6581 3 месяца назад +1

    Badass episode dude! Can’t wait to watch you rip that thing!

  • @frankcastle2045
    @frankcastle2045 4 месяца назад +2

    It would look bad ass with a 74 Petty paint job 😁👌🏻

  • @paulshea2560
    @paulshea2560 4 месяца назад +6

    👍 enjoyed watching Chris

    • @NoWr2Run
      @NoWr2Run 4 месяца назад +1

      ALWAYS

  • @butcher390
    @butcher390 4 месяца назад +5

    Outstanding find 💙 🏁 !!!!

  • @sinistercharger
    @sinistercharger 3 месяца назад +1

    I'm enjoying this build
    I've never really cared for that charger shape but it is growing on me

  • @MH-rb7lp
    @MH-rb7lp 4 месяца назад

    Awesome buy. I was never a fan of the G3 Chargers especially the 73/74 versions but I am now building a 71 which I have come to love. This 74 will make an awesome tow rig for your 71 RT.

  • @somewhatfast
    @somewhatfast 3 месяца назад

    A 440 in 74 was getting so rare. My 74 satellite is a 318 and the roadrunner that year came factory with a 318!!! Matter of fact the only difference between my car and a roadrunner that year is the hood and stripe!!! Mine even has a console rally guages buckets from the factory.

  • @philbuchanan3149
    @philbuchanan3149 4 месяца назад +3

    Great video my man, will be watching out everyday for the next one!

  • @junkmannythewitch7295
    @junkmannythewitch7295 3 месяца назад

    The suspension biscuits really do provide a nice ride. That is a great machine, I say drive and enjoy!

  • @darrelsundling5503
    @darrelsundling5503 3 месяца назад

    WOW what a score!! I would love to have it! I had one as my first car at 14. I spent a few years working on it. Then I had to watch in absolute horror and devastation as the junkyard tow truck came and got it because I didn't know how to get a title for it. I'm 50 now and still miss that car beyond words. Cool car brother hope you have fun with it 👍

  • @bigbub54f100
    @bigbub54f100 4 месяца назад +3

    Thanks birdsong for another banger and mark is about to call you for that car

  • @ZacLowing
    @ZacLowing 3 месяца назад

    The stick out bumpers always reminded me out outdrives on a boat

  • @totalyep
    @totalyep 3 месяца назад

    Yep tag car with a sunroof which is cool. Very cool tail lights.

  • @paulkoski8759
    @paulkoski8759 3 месяца назад

    Still a great score I wish I could find deals like that close to home in your backyard can't wait to see what happens 100

  • @RodgerPaulBussenius
    @RodgerPaulBussenius 3 месяца назад +2

    I really felt that finger…..

  • @jamesmcdonald5868
    @jamesmcdonald5868 3 месяца назад

    I have 2 buddies back home in Michigan.Both with the same last name but not related.They both own 1974.S e dodge charger with factory installed .440's.
    Neither car has ever left the state, and both built at the Lynch Road Assembly Plant.
    Upon further research, their cars were on the same production ship 6 cars apart from one another.
    The only differences are that one came with a split bench seat and the other has the rally gauges

  • @RolandoFerrera-b9o
    @RolandoFerrera-b9o 4 месяца назад +2

    Chris enjoy watching your videos. Keep them coming

  • @user-pgchargerse71
    @user-pgchargerse71 3 месяца назад

    Had a '73 Fury that color (JB9) beautiful color. Rally gauges were standard on the SE, the tach, however, was an option.

  • @zeth15943
    @zeth15943 3 месяца назад

    That's a pretty cool car with all the options you should keep it around and work on it when you got free time

  • @cudak888
    @cudak888 3 месяца назад

    This reminds me of the 1-of-1, FE5 red, '73 SE that didn't sell at Mecum's 2017 Kissimmee auction. The color and engine combo makes it a pretty worthy find, and while it's clearly a mess now, I tend to agree with those who've said this one deserves to be brought back.
    Perhaps a bit of improvement to the sheet metal and a good primer and sealer coat and a bit of cleanup + making it reasonably functional within a decent budget could allow for a profitable re-sale to the next owner willing to take it the next step up.

  • @josephrohn4780
    @josephrohn4780 3 месяца назад

    Great find! I always loved the 71-74 chargers! I know it’s not your forte but you should definitely restore that charger!

  • @andynicoll8566
    @andynicoll8566 3 месяца назад

    Sheeit, that's like brand new!! I know you rarely do rags to riches resto's but it would be way cool to see it floor boards to orig paint, the full meal deal!

  • @kyleswainston3032
    @kyleswainston3032 4 месяца назад +1

    Looks like a pretty good find overall. Love the 3.55 sure grip. That alone is a score. Seems like a lot of the truck 440s had forged cranks and from what I could see of the harmonic balancer it looked like neutral balance.

    • @SE-me2pt
      @SE-me2pt 3 месяца назад

      Didn't they drop the 8 3/4 for 74 ?

  • @MikeJBlues
    @MikeJBlues 4 месяца назад +1

    Cool charger, needs a buldge hood for the 440 call outs

  • @gilbertwashburn7095
    @gilbertwashburn7095 4 месяца назад

    Cool 74 Charger I think somebody hooked the battery up backwards that's why everything is melted at least that's my opinion have a great day thanks for the video keeps me inspired I can't build a fixed cars anymore but I enjoy your Channel

  • @HighRevNation
    @HighRevNation 4 месяца назад +9

    Guess I'm not waking up early tomorrow... Let's GOOOO!

  • @benjamintresham9649
    @benjamintresham9649 3 месяца назад

    What a score mate, well done.
    I like it.
    Nice green Charger on a music clip by smashing pumpkins.

  • @robertwest3093
    @robertwest3093 3 месяца назад

    If that’s a rusty parts car then I will take every one you’ve got! Whoever had that car definitely hasn’t checked classic car prices lately. Great score Chris! 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @oldschool1993
    @oldschool1993 3 месяца назад

    Flip your washer and when it lands on the edge, drain oil, weld a ring on the drain plug and run a bar through it and use the porta power to pull the pan bottom down until the pickup is no longer hitting the crank.

  • @BrianNelson-tc3gr
    @BrianNelson-tc3gr 3 месяца назад

    Another rad video Chris! You're killing it brother. Appreciate the content

  • @heavyearly2232
    @heavyearly2232 4 месяца назад +1

    My initial thought was $1000, but, wait, big block, sunroof, etc. Car SHOULD be restored, but, wow, she's rough. My neighbor had a '73(I think). Never saw it run, but it was gorgeous - yellow with a white vinyl top, white bucket interior, cragars. Nice find.

  • @davidetchellsetchells4692
    @davidetchellsetchells4692 3 месяца назад

    Everyone likes the 66-69 1/2 chargers best, but what you have to realise is that Dodge put a lot of thought into the aero of the 70s chargers, and they loaded them with all the best components! The 70s chargers drive much nicer, handle better and can still be pumped up to more than respectable power levels, even with an LA engine let alone a B or RB engine.
    Personally I think they are the most comfortable and quietest of all the chargers, and far superior to the new ones.

  • @truegrits257
    @truegrits257 3 месяца назад

    This has to be a 1 of 1 for sure I know that this body type is out shined by the second generation but that car being what it is would be cool to doll up some

  • @mackaman1964
    @mackaman1964 4 месяца назад

    Chris this is a nice looking and rare 3rd gen charger, can’t wait to see it live again. We have a beautiful 73 charger here in Australia and love the shape

  • @richardbrowne3641
    @richardbrowne3641 4 месяца назад +2

    It's got a sun roof?😲 That is a great 440 U 1974 Dodge Charger! Very rare! "$1,300??!!"

    • @davidgalea6113
      @davidgalea6113 4 месяца назад

      1300??

    • @richardbrowne3641
      @richardbrowne3641 4 месяца назад

      @@davidgalea6113 Yeah, and it's a Richard Petty 1974 Dodge Charger design!

    • @davidgalea6113
      @davidgalea6113 3 месяца назад

      @@richardbrowne3641 that's such a good bargain. Wish I lived in the US...

    • @richardbrowne3641
      @richardbrowne3641 3 месяца назад

      @@davidgalea6113 Where do you live?

    • @richardbrowne3641
      @richardbrowne3641 3 месяца назад

      @@davidgalea6113 Where do you live?

  • @johnhowells2395
    @johnhowells2395 3 месяца назад

    I own a 73 charger SE with 440 I bought from a Dodge dealership it was a leftover I sold it in 78 for a down payment for a house it was in excellent condition with low mileage.

  • @jondipo1120
    @jondipo1120 3 месяца назад

    chris you are a mopar savant it's amazing how you can diagnose what's wrong and fix it.

  • @MOPARMuscleLEBANON
    @MOPARMuscleLEBANON 3 месяца назад

    well being my fav year model 73 - 74 SE Chargers , i really enjoyed this episode and i think this one should be restored to it s factory condition

  • @BigPaulsgarage-v9p
    @BigPaulsgarage-v9p 4 месяца назад

    The cluster in that car looks to be perfect. If so it is worth almost half what you paid for the whole car. Most of them have the radio opening cut out to put in an aftermarket radio. Good find. Hope to see you at DTD. It needs a big ol' honkin engine. Maybe we can grudge the two third gens, yours against my yellow 73? It needs a big ol' honkin engine. It needs a big ol' honkin engine. It needs a big ol' honkin engine.

  • @richardbrowne3641
    @richardbrowne3641 4 месяца назад +1

    Pull the engine! Slap a cam in it! Replace the oil pan.

  • @friguy4444
    @friguy4444 4 месяца назад +1

    You know Chris That car would be one you could actually make into a GREAT drivers car without spending big cash. I mean a REALLY NICE drivers car. Not just a bang around basher. You already have enough of those (Well for a few videos anyway LOL). So this one could be a super cool and powerful daily!!! WITH a Posi Grip or what ever they were calling them in those days. LOL. "Sure Grip" Or Posi Trac" LSD etc. I know you don't necessarily think this would be a good idea yourself. But you've been living in Cool world and are the King of Cool in Mopar Muscle cars and class that to even consider a 73-74 seems like it's just "Not Worthy" LOL. But from our point of view (The regular dudes whom only dream of driving these cars at all it would be SUPER COOL!! If it was as nice as the car has potential to become IMHO.

  • @loualiberti4781
    @loualiberti4781 3 месяца назад

    Maybe one of the last true car guys on the planet. I love these videos when you go over what looks like a total pile of [ ] and let us know why it is actually special. Thank you 🙏 Chris.

  • @mr.b2107
    @mr.b2107 4 месяца назад

    I love those cars and I don't mind those bumper-ets either. I had a triple black 74 with the 440, cruise, air, power windows and a sure grip 3.23's. that car was a bad ass car. I could easily race against grand nationals and beat them!

  • @jamiecampbell3068
    @jamiecampbell3068 3 месяца назад

    Wild. Never liked that era Charger. Having said that ... childhood friend owns his grandpa's 1974 Charger SE 400 auto, sunroof, vinyl top, grey over black interior.. with less than 5k miles. Amazing condition.
    His grandmother drove a white 1970 SE Charger with a black gator top & 440 auto. His brother has that one.
    He wishes his was as nice as the '74. The '70 is clapped TF out. 😢

  • @paulshurmon138
    @paulshurmon138 4 месяца назад +3

    Thanks for the video.

  • @d.dolphinstriker5737
    @d.dolphinstriker5737 3 месяца назад

    This goes from let’s have a quick look. To a complete rebuild and performance upgrade 🥴 and I love it 🤣

  • @davidingling9791
    @davidingling9791 4 месяца назад

    Get it going regardless! Bolt is a sweet heart

  • @addhoardingprocrastinator
    @addhoardingprocrastinator 4 месяца назад +1

    I love those front bumpers, but then I miss my 74, it even had a nice dent in the center of the chrome bumper, but I had the rally taillights.

    • @LongIslandMopars
      @LongIslandMopars 4 месяца назад +1

      Nice. I've had my 74 for the last 26 years.

    • @addhoardingprocrastinator
      @addhoardingprocrastinator 4 месяца назад

      @@LongIslandMopars I had mine from 84 till 93. Pawned it with in-laws at the time. Then there was a divorce. But I haven't had time or money to take care of it since 89.

    • @LongIslandMopars
      @LongIslandMopars 4 месяца назад

      @@addhoardingprocrastinator Roger that. Better to have had one than not. Divorces are worth it, my cousins can attest. 😎

    • @addhoardingprocrastinator
      @addhoardingprocrastinator 4 месяца назад +2

      @@LongIslandMopars yes. My 74 was my second car and second charger. My first was a 68. I owned it for 3 months. I flipped it up a hill on some dirt road going to Patagonia lake in AZ.

    • @LongIslandMopars
      @LongIslandMopars 4 месяца назад

      @@addhoardingprocrastinator you were the OG Dukes of Hazzard

  • @scottsmith8294
    @scottsmith8294 4 месяца назад

    The 74 440 HP made 280 BHP. The only difference between the HP and that 76 engine was the HP had a steel crank (yes even in 74 the U code engine were forged steel), used the came camshaft as you would find in an older 383-440 magnum, and had HP exhaust manifolds. Would be cool to put it back fairly stock and have a good cruiser and see what kind of quarter mile times that you can run with it. I had an unmolested 73 road runner U code 440 car that ran 14.7 with a horrible 2.5 60' time. Put a sticky tire on the back and try for low 14's- high 13's.

  • @derekw170
    @derekw170 3 месяца назад

    Would love to see that one restored and repainted. It's definitely I bet a unique color because it's probably a 1 of 1 only because the buyer probably pulled some major strings to get that color added. I bet that thing looked so good, too, in that color when it was new.

  • @TheKiltedYaksman1
    @TheKiltedYaksman1 4 месяца назад

    Growing up in the mid-late 80s, my best friend had one as his second car. 440 and a 727 with the console and factory ratcheting shifter. It was a tired pup and wasn't very fast, but it sounded good.

  • @kellyscars
    @kellyscars 4 месяца назад

    Cant wait to see this thing in Tucson. I cant wait for the next installment!!

  • @mrpurcountry
    @mrpurcountry 4 месяца назад

    Nice score Chris, looking forward to your next video on it.

  • @caspar0777
    @caspar0777 3 месяца назад

    lot off funny moments in this video, you seems happy as can be! Cheers from France mate, let the good times roll

  • @neshpro6521
    @neshpro6521 4 месяца назад

    Somebody used to have serious fun in that!

  • @nathanielpotanko7880
    @nathanielpotanko7880 4 месяца назад +2

    That would have been a really sharp car when it was new

  • @BessieMorrison
    @BessieMorrison 3 месяца назад

    jb weld a slide hammer to the outside of the oil pan. Then you can just slide the pan back in shape.

  • @drew7767
    @drew7767 3 месяца назад

    option #3 weld a nut to the pan put a bolt in it and pry it down or or use slide hammer.

  • @tomlanore4283
    @tomlanore4283 4 месяца назад +2

    That oil pan has taken a beating.

  • @LongIslandMopars
    @LongIslandMopars 4 месяца назад +2

    I've got the bone stock version of that beast. 318 with just under 50k miles. I'm the second owner and have owned it for the last 26 years.

  • @eddygray9096
    @eddygray9096 4 месяца назад +1

    Bitchin’ Charger Birdsong! It’s gonna be fun! I Always appreciate your videos. See you on the next one.

  • @jomomma8291
    @jomomma8291 4 месяца назад +1

    Dude, the oil pan is caved. Rod hitting the oil pan!!!

  • @lloydrussell9274
    @lloydrussell9274 3 месяца назад

    This guy is an awesome broucher of information

  • @marcosathens8140
    @marcosathens8140 4 месяца назад

    Good Luck with the build.

  • @williwass6837
    @williwass6837 4 месяца назад

    Oh Chris,what a lucky man you are!would love to get my hands on one of these!Especially for the price!

  • @lovedmy57
    @lovedmy57 3 месяца назад

    I recently bought a 74 Charger RT that has the front turn signal indicators on the top of the fender and curious why this one doesn't. I don't know much about this year Charger. Definitely looks like you have a worthy project to be restored, even more so if the engine and transmission is number matching original to the car!

  • @friguy4444
    @friguy4444 4 месяца назад

    So in 1976 the 440CI Mopar High Performance variant of the engine made 275Hp and 375 ft-lb torque. In the Standard 440Ci from the same year it drops to 210 or 205 hp (I don't know what the diff is probably two or four barrel carb) and 330 or 315 Ft-lbs torque! BUT!! or HOWEVER!! That engine has as you said up graded goodies on it and maybe even in it too!! So it could be somewhere back up to the much bigger and funerrr 375HP and 485 TQ! and seeing that those numbers would have been when the engine had all of the strangling Environmental mental stuff hooked up to them it should be able to pump out some decent power no matter what!! YEA BABY!!

  • @PAVEMENTMOD
    @PAVEMENTMOD 3 месяца назад

    You forgot option 3 on the oil pan (old dealership fix) cut the bottom of the pan off, bend the pickup back to the correct position. Hammer the bottom of the oil pan back into shape, weld it back on and smooth it with Bondo. Replace the oil and ship it

  • @scottsmith6846
    @scottsmith6846 3 месяца назад

    Hey Chris thank you for the video and now I know why there was no oil in the motor because the person that used to own it I think he was maybe going to work on the engine to fix that problem but never got around to it

  • @Z06RFan
    @Z06RFan 3 месяца назад

    Bolt is awesome. this is one can maybe be called Patina 2.0 ? Huge difference in weight on the intakes.

  • @Zooooom01
    @Zooooom01 4 месяца назад +2

    The bottom of that oil pan is inside out!

  • @Tumbleweed_Tx
    @Tumbleweed_Tx 4 месяца назад

    c: weld little tabs onto the bottom of the oil pan and use leverage to pull the dent. It's moot since the motor is out... Either way... you scored!