2012 Dodge Challenger Pro Mod Body...wip (updated 2.22.13)

[hOLMS]

Hi guys, since I'm in the finishing stages of the 68 Corvette P/M bodywork, I went ahead with some of the beginnings of my next body experiment, just aching for some plastic cutting I guess. I know I should finish one and I will soon, probably will be a "New"stalgia type funny car, after I have this one and a Ford body done....anyways, going for broke on this 2010 Dodge Challenger. I do love these cars, but they certainly have funky proportions. So, we'll see where it goes. Thanks for looking. Hope you enjoy.

Basic start point with rear fascia marked for removal


Rear fascia removed and top marked for relocating


Top removed, moved cut portion 3/8" towards rear to reduce "Greenhouse"


Before and after of top relocation, wheel center-to-center shows finished wheelbase

Edited 22 Feb 2013 by hOLMS

[futurattraction]

Wow, another one started already. I'll be followng along..., as usual! I'm really curious to see what you're planning to do to put wedge into it and "debulk" the lower portion of the body.

Edited 2 Sep 2011 by futurattraction

[Mooneyzs]

Oh man Jeff... this is going to be another sweet body mod by you. I look forward to seeing this come together. See what you have done with your Chevelle body and the Vette... This is gonna be awesome

[Dragracer]

The 2010 is looking good so far, I'm sure I'll enjoy this build as much as all the others!

[eviltwincustoms]

I will be watching this one as well. Just like Futureattraction, I am curious to see what you do to the lower half of the rockers to section the body.

[hOLMS]

Thanks for looking in so far guys....inching forward a little bit and thought I would share. I call this one the "Challenging Challenger"....lol. Anyways, next on the list is to finish the top, tuck the rear fenders in behind rear tires (sort of hanging out like a parachute) and finish the wheel openings. Hope to get a little bit done this weekend.

[Dragracer]

The body is coming along nicely Jeff, I think the "Challenging Challenger" would be a nice name to put on it!

[Sixx]

AWESOME work so far Jeff!!! Sixx

[hOLMS]

Hey guys, thanks for looking...Richard, I think I might go with the name, it fits. Derrick, appreciate it.

Moved fwd a little more. I've included shots of frt, rear and a B4 and AFT of current progress. Once I get this frt end sewed up and filled, will be time to move to the rear. Then, when the whole body is smoothed over somewhat, I may be be wedging here and there to add some small curves on the overall profile, not sure yet.

[RodneyB]

WOW!! Awesome Transformation.

Can't wait to see it in Primer..

[brett]

wow Jeff looks great bud

[1320wayne]

Profile looks great Jeff.

[tyrone]

this is looking like all of your stuff ...TOP NOTCH.....

[Randy D]

Hi Jeff, You are the king of body work!!!

Randy

[hOLMS]

Hi all, I appreciate the kind comments. This one is starting to really get some shape to it. Able to get a little closer this eve. Thanks for looking.

Some hood work

[Mooneyzs]

Jeff.. Looking great buddy. It is starting to take shape. looks like everything fits together like a puzzle. You are doing some awesome work.

[futurattraction]

Amazing work, Jeff... I'm mesmerized by your body work and "vision" of how they should look to be proportionally correct while keeping enough factory appearance to maintain their identity.

[eviltwincustoms]

Very impressive, you make it look so easy. I am almost half tempted to pull out my 70 cuda and start working on the body again.

[Dragracer]

The body work is awesome Jeff, really like the front airdam thats on it.

[baddgass]

Lots of work, but going to be real nice when finish.

[pharr7226]

Another very impressive display of bodywork talent!

[hOLMS]

Hi all, been able to work on this body a bit more. Couple pix of progress, should be in primer b4 too much longer, now I'm moving into the fine-tuning of the shape and sealing/smoothing it all up. Thanks for the comments and looking, I appreciate it very much!! I hope to have this car built over the winter.

[tyrone]

Diggin this Jeff, great work..

Edited 13 Sep 2011 by tyrone

[futurattraction]

Beautiful... Great progress, Jeff!

[Romell R]

SAWEET!!!!!