Shane Winn
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Now THAT is EXACTLY what I'm talking about!! Thank you!!
Now THAT is EXACTLY what I'm talking about!! Thank you!!
Oh please don't get me wrong those are cool, but it's gotta be a Charger for me. Always has been that way for me ..
Do NOT take an original car and put all the hellcat stuff in it!
The Challenger conversion above is done with customized panels made by the shop. I love my Challenger R/T and if I could afford it I'd love to have the car above.
Maybe you could use fiberglass so you save weight and its relatively cheap and easy to use from what i understand.
Even if it cost 20 grand it might be worth it...
The 69 charger is what it is...you either can afford it or not. Making a 69 out of anything else is really no different than somebody wanting a lamborghini and instead buying a kit volkswagen crappy look-a-like. Either way you will have to fess up to it.
Ya I get what your saying but the way the car performs and handles for it's age is part of the package. Mopar muscle cars.....you either have a real one or not, just my opinion, i'm just old school. its all good.Thats right but if you use a hellcat base for example you at least get a much better performing car.
Thats right but if you use a hellcat base for example you at least get a much better performing car.
So if you want performance this would be better than even the highest end restomods with less effort.
If you want the look and feel of a real 2nd gen charger, yeah than its just a replica. But can't have it both in just one car.
I got a real one and would never consider a crown victoria clone.
Hellcat clone is no replacement but would be a nice addition, though.![]()
Ya I get what your saying but the way the car performs and handles for it's age is part of the package.
I hear you and don't disagree by any means. A real Charger would for sure be ideal. It was just a thought that was rolling around in my skull and wondered if it could be done (and how difficult it might be). It seems like most of the time for 25k a 68-70 is a basket case without a drive train and needs a bunch of panels replaced anyway. So, I just started thinking of an alternative and you guys opened my eyes to lots of possibilities!I don't know how old you are but the thought occurs to me that you could easily spend 20K and then some. It might take some time and a lot of looking but what if that 15-20K real Charger comes along? It might take longer to get it built but it's going to take work either way. I almost settled for a 70 a couple of times because I couldn't find a decent 69 right away. It would have been a bit cheaper but I realized I would be settling for less than I wanted and it would take $$ away from the 69 I might eventually find. After sending an inspector to look at a 70 that turned out to be a big disappointment, within 2 weeks a listing came up that turned out to be a great 69 for decent money.
Some times people have to sell a car for less than they planned because they need the money for something like medical bills. I've heard that many times. I have also found that many people don't have the patience to look. It took me a year to find this car. A lot of Mopar is about looking and taking time. They're not like Chevy where there are a ton available and tons of cheap parts.
So, I just started thinking of an alternative and you guys opened my eyes to lots of possibilities!
Many here have far more experience than I do but from what I do know, there is no rushing Mopar. If you're in a hurry and don't have $$$ to dump into a car that's in good shape or restored, it's going to take time. In some ways, I like the challenge of finding stuff I need and will confess it can be frustrating. If you think a one year only car like a 69 Charger is tough, try looking for parts for a 71 Cuda! Then try finding them for low $$.
You could spend a lot of time debating/discussing why G2 Chargers are in such demand