My New 74 Rallye 360 Four Speed Major Project! • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **Richardsmv6** » 18 Nov 2010 21:35

Introducing a MAJOR project!!, I have just rescued a 74 Challenger from a garden in Somerset where it has stood for about 10 years partially covered, but unfortunately time and the elements have done their worst!
I remember the car back in the 80's when it was in its prime.....
Anyway some might say its too far gone, but these days thanks to AMD everything is saveable!
As you can see from the broadcast sheet the car is fully loaded, with the 360 engine, 4 speed, 3.55 Suregrip, in fact every option except A/C! Its and export car with a kmh speedo and came to England in 79. I am guessing it was probably ordered by a serviceman stationed in Europe, then came to England but I guess we'll never know? Nobody seems to know how many 4 speed 360 cars were built but I think Its a pretty rare car.
The plan is a full restoration to factory condition, its missing the original 360 and gearbox so if anyone has any 74 360 parts........
The picture above was taken in the early 80's
Comments and opinions welcome, more pics to follow

by **Adrian Worman** » 18 Nov 2010 21:41

Can't wait to see more, does it have an earlier front bumper :?:

Looks cool in that pic tho', is it an old photo :?:

by **Richardsmv6** » 18 Nov 2010 21:53

No its just had the bumper guards removed, nobody seems to like those later guards except me! That pic was taken in 1982! Unfortunately time hasnt been kind......

by **Adrian Worman** » 18 Nov 2010 22:05

Gonna keep it yellow? The early colour looks quite nice tho', still got a vinyl roof? Rallye dash?

by **Richardsmv6** » 19 Nov 2010 13:31

Will be going back to original, KB5 Lucerne Blue with a white top and white innterior, a stunning combination when its all fresh!

There is an awful lot of work to do! :roll:

by **burdar** » 19 Nov 2010 13:48

Great project! Most people modify the 72-74 cars. It's nice to see someone bringing a 74 back to stock specs. You really don't see too many stock 72-74's.
More pics please.

by **Adrian Worman** » 19 Nov 2010 15:57

If you have a '72-'74 with a good combination of options and a decent colour scheme, just like your's then, its worth restoring back to stock. That car is going to look sweet, although I would.nt be able to stop myself from putting it on chromed 18"s , that sort of colour will look absolutely stunning on a sunny day

Good luck mate, keep 'em comin'

by **Richardsmv6** » 19 Nov 2010 16:26

More scary pics!

by **jimbob 440** » 20 Nov 2010 0:53

hey rich that pic brings back memories of when i went to see it a few weeks before you :shock:

still, as you said there are still good points with the car i.e floor pans in tact,firewall inner wings etc if any of you have seen any previous resto,s done by rich then you will know the car is in good hands and will be stunning when done ! heres that pic from the pod mid 80,s ran 12.0 on the motor, 11.2 with nos

by **Adrian Worman** » 20 Nov 2010 18:03

Was it running a different motor back then? Low 11's for a street car was big news in the early '80s I bet

by **Richardsmv6** » 21 Nov 2010 0:26

Yeah
I believe it had a 440 then, but its got a dead 383 at the moment!
here is a pic taken while it still had its 360