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[dougp]

This is my 2nd WIP behind the Topkick I started in Pickups, Vans, SUVs and Light Commercial. It is actually further along than the Topkick, but decided to post it too. I'm terrible at remembering to take pictures, so bare with me.



The build is 71 Daytona based on the AMT 71 Dodge Charger R/T kit. Parts are supplied from the AMT 69 Daytona, Revell 70 Superbird and 71 Plymouth GTX. The nose and side filler panels came from the 69 Daytona and actually fit easier than I expected. I straightened the front edge of the fenders and hood to line up and attach the nose cone. The wing was from the 70 Superbird and the top of the rear fenders and mounting points had to be reworked for a cleaner fit. The rear bumper was dechromed and the badges removed. I plan to use the 5 spoke oem wheels with a set of Fireball Modelworks Goodyear Eagle GT's.

Here is what I have so far:





Engine is based on a Mopar Performance equipped 440 6pack pictures found on the web. I made custom decals to duplicate the finned Mopar Performance valve covers. The shorty headers were scratch built. The finned transmission pan and pulleys are works in progress.



Enjoy, comments, suggestions and ideas welcome.

Edited by dougp, 08 April 2013 - 03:57 PM.

[Dr. Cranky]

I am loving the transformation. Keep it going, please.

[dimebolt]

Awesome man!!!!
It looks like one of Gary Beinke's 1:1 concepts that he's built.
He has done a whole slew of 71 Dodge and Plymouth Daytona's and Superbird's using the factory's actual design concepts.
Great subject!
Will be watchin this one for sure.
Corey

Edited by dimebolt, 19 October 2012 - 02:20 PM.

[caine440]

Very cool!

[Road Runner 79]

Very cool ! Doug

[Bartster]

l'm really diggin this one! Keep it up! Bart.

[Road Runner 79]

Are you going to add any fender top scoops or A- pillar covers ?

Edited by Road Runner 79, 19 October 2012 - 05:35 PM.

[brodie_83]

I love this build so far...keep at it man!

[dimebolt]

Hey Doug,
I'm posting all the 71 g-series cars I have pics of in reference. If you don't already have em, there's some great stuff there.
Corey

[geordie]

Very cool, I'm loving the body work

Edited by geordie, 22 October 2012 - 08:44 AM.

[Futurabat]

Might I suggest a paint scheme?

[bryan_m]

very cool!

where did the mopar performance valve covers come from?

cheers
bryan

[carl63_99]

Nice subject, looking forward to seeing how this comes out. I built the 71 superbird from the old MPC body and the AMT 71 Charger chassis and engine. Cutting out the inner fenders from the Charger allowed me to fully detail the engine on the kit bash. I don't remember where I got the 5 slots from.

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[surfjunke]

Great idea & some really nice clean work. Love that hood & those gills on the Daytona, looks cool. I like the way this is going.

[dougp]

Thanks for all the suggestion and comments. I've been busy on the Topkick and didn't realize the response I was getting here, so I'll be a little more diligent.

Are you going to add any fender top scoops or A- pillar covers ?

I don't think I'm going to use the fender scoops Pat. The body is so long and clean I'm afraid they'll disrupt the flow.

Hey Doug,
I'm posting all the 71 g-series cars I have pics of in reference. If you don't already have em, there's some great stuff there.
Corey

Thanks Corey, I'll check them out, every little bit helps. I have a bunch of the Dayclonas and the green 71 Charger SRT8 that are on the web. Both are supplying my inspiration on this build.

[Road Runner 79]

It does look real clean with out them.

[dougp]

Might I suggest a paint scheme?

Great pic Jacen, I'm a big Nascar fan but not on this build. The color I've selected is Duplicolor GM Autumn Maple Met. Haven't decided on the interior color(s) yet.

very cool!

where did the mopar performance valve covers come from?

cheers
bryan

I used a pic for the mopar performance catalog to make decals. I painted the valve covers flat black and sanded the top service so the gray plastic would show through the lettering and fins of the decals. I used some chrome parts box breather caps to top them off.



For the mopar performance finned tranmission pan I used strip styrene to create the fins and dry bushed silver over the top of the ribs. I used another decal for the mopar perf. logo. I'll be posting pics of the basic engine/trans assembly in the next couple of days. Waiting on parts to finish it. Hopefully they'll be here tomorrow.

[Futurabat]

Oh I didn't expect you to take me serious Doug. Just goofin. It does look nice and clean without the fender scoops. But I think the fender scoops would look good on a car without the hood and door louvres, just not this one.

Funny thing is i've always wondered what a Daytona of this era would look like, just never pulled the trigger. I prefer the 73/74 style body to this one (probably because it was the first Charger I ever noticed) but i'm really liking this build and can't wait to see more.

LOVE the valve covers!

Edited by Futurabat, 23 October 2012 - 04:27 AM.

[dougp]

Update 10/29/12

The engine is complete. The air cleaner is drying, It was painted hemi orange and still needs to be cleared and buffed. Also noticed I forgot the dipstick, so I'll have to add it too.

The trans pan turned out better than I expected. Block is gloss black, heads gloss aluminum, water pump and oil pan sliver, headers are magnesium and the carbs are a combination of silver, brass and gold with a black wash. Distributor by SMBC.








This week I plan to get the chassis started and the ride height set. If the weather ever clears up I hope to do the final prime and prep on the body.

Thanks for looking.

[dimebolt]

Looks awesome so far Doug.
Corey