1963 Dodge 440 / 2008 Dodge VIper custom build. The VIper Bee

[NCC1968]

Everyone has there own tastes. The modern thing....like Foose and the like.........doesn't do much for me. I appreciate the work and skill, but most of it is too "artsy" for my taste. I want a driver that I can beat on and not break down while still looking a lot like what it is ( a 60's car) and not costing me much more than $50K....and the pride of having done almost all of it myself.

Hell......I'm not even big on using modern wheels LoL

 

[NCC1968]

Nice hefty bar

 

[NCC1968]

Upper

Lower

 

[Kevman89]

Looks great, are you maintaining the Body control modules from the viper? I have contacts at Arrow Racing that offer a standalone ECM and harness for Gen 3 and Gen 4 V10's.

 

[NCC1968]

Looks great, are you maintaining the Body control modules from the viper? I have contacts at Arrow Racing that offer a standalone ECM and harness for Gen 3 and Gen 4 V10's.

After the car is to the point where is can drive I will address the computer issues. If I get it to run and drive properly.........even with the PCM throwing body codes.......it will prob sty that way a while until I save up for upgrades and dyno tuning. I have a place close to go to for all that.


http://www.acperformance.net/

 

[NCC1968]

Since my motor is so far back and a bit high....I was considering making mounts that bolt to the rails vs part of the K member. This way I could drop the K and not have the motor on it if I wanted or needed to do so. By having mounts bolted to the rails I would be able to remove motor from the top alone...or bottom even with trans attached.

Any input appreciated.

 

[rapidtransitric]

should be a nice ride

 

[NCC1968]

Project on hold........not forgotten.........

I should be able to start back on it in Jan.

 

[HYRDGOON]

Project on hold........not forgotten.........

I should be able to start back on it in Jan.

Hope everything's alright. Look forward to watching this thing come together

Cheers!

 

[rapidtransitric]

standing by.. have a good holiday

 

[Brandy]

Did u google the car for pics of the whole thing? It is pretty, too bad there's a 2009 Corvette underneath.

I don't know, this one gives me a chubby!

Watching this thread! I know the modern paint treatment isn't for everyone, and as others have said, it's your car so you have to do what you like. I like the old school too, it just depends on the type of car, what lines and trim it has.

 

[NCC1968]

At this point I'm really leaning to the original

 

[NCC1968]

Almost time to get back on it.........wish me luck so we can hear the power...........

 

[Glenwood]

very cool build! thanks for posting this.

 

[Hanover Mopar]

Fellow 63 owner (330). Can't wait for you to start back up. Factory color.

 

[Homstead]

Dam that looks good!

 

[rapidtransitric]

any progress?