Not a typical 68 Charger

[slowfab]

Yeah, that is still a thought in my head to go that stepped look. If the fender does not turn out good I might explore that style. If so I might need to take you up on the fenders.

 

[Jarven1977]

This is just awesome!

 

[slowfab]

Finally had some time to work on this project. The wheel flare look was not looking too promising so I went with a widebody instead. Helps keep some of the original look. It went pretty well for someone who does not have too much sheet metal shaping beyond breaking and bead rolling. I ended up raising the opening about 2.250 as the call sit lower than this so the higher opening is needed for clearance at full lock.

 

[Kern Dog]

That is some interesting fab work. Have you heard of the '68 Charger widebody that was named "Maximus?" It was used in the end of one of the Fast and Furious movies...

I am not positive but I thought it was widened almost 3 inches per side.



Unpainted too. What you see is clearcoated bare metal.

 

[mopar5150]

This is my favorite project on here. Fantastic effort my friend.

 

[slowfab]

That car from NRE is sweet and way above my metal work capabilities.

 

[ZDECKICH]

This car is going to be amazing!!!

 

[Kennith]

It runs now. Had a couple ground wires I did not connect as I did not think they were controlling grounds for anything besides lights. Sitting on its wheels now and might be ready for a spin around the block when I get my front seats back from upholstery. I can’t link a quick vid of it running

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This is the most interesting build I’ve seen and would love to see a video of it driving.

 

[slowfab]

Got it on the ground. Needs a little less rear spacer and a stiffer rear spring. The rear ride height is close and the front is a little high.


sorry, I do not have Facebook.

 

[ckessel]

OMG! How do you survive without FaceBag?
The front will probably drop down some once you have all of the pieces on. Hood, grille, bumper etc.

 

[slowfab]

A little over half done with roughing out the bodywork. Going to wrap it at some point.

 

[slowfab]

Got the bodywork roughed out good enough for now. Got to take it for a couple test spins over thanksgiving. The intercooler pump is not working and a replacement is on the way. This thing is super fun and quick with the AWD.

 

[MarPar]

This thing is super fun and quick with the AWD.

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****. I bet!! LOL

 

[sam dupont]

Let me be the first to say... VIDEOS!

 

[slowfab]

Let me be the first to say... VIDEOS!

I will link them here when I get some. It’s already winter here unfortunately so not sure when.

 

[Bzzzz]

This build is amazing! I love the Wide body look and that you are keeping it MoPaR powered!

 

[slowfab]

Got a chance to run some autocross at MATS in Vegas. Here is links to a in-car and out of car video.




Now I get to go over all the bolts and re-align the car.

 

[MarPar]

Got a chance to run some autocross at MATS in Vegas. Here is links to a in-car and out of car video.




Now I get to go over all the bolts and re-align the car.

Good Lord does that look like a blast!!!

I see you have the light-weight kit in the interior and also the hood.

Forgive me, but what rear-end ratio you running?

 

[slowfab]

Good Lord does that look like a blast!!!

I see you have the light-weight kit in the interior and also the hood.

Forgive me, but what rear-end ratio you running?

Yeah, want to make sure everything worked out before building out the interior.

Running the stock 3.70 gear ratio.

 

[MarPar]

Yeah, want to make sure everything worked out before building out the interior.

Running the stock 3.70 gear ratio.

I would just leave it. LOL

I would imagine the front pumpkin has a ratio aswell? Is it the same as the rear?

Just curious as to how it all works.

@guy gadbois for the reminder. lol