amt 1971 Dodge Charger update 5/18/2017

[vc273]

Hi been working on this one when I have been waiting on things to come together on the Dodge truck I have on the go. Wasn't really happy with this kit as it didn't allow me to build the stock version only the street machine version so out came a 70 superbee pro stock floor pan. Kept the kits front chassis and modified it to fit the superbee floor pan so I could keep the engine bay looking original. Then had to shorten the rear of the chassis to fit. Plan for this build is a pro street that the whole family can enjoy, that's why I have gone for a total stock interior. Had to modify the rear section of the door trims and also the rear seat to get everything to fit nicely over the tubs, only down fall was the original floor pan had all the interior detail whereas the superbee has a separate interior floor pan which I couldn't use. Gave the body work a clean up and glued the rear apron on and used super glue to fill in the gaps and filed it down for a smooth finish. Now had to modify and trim off the original mounting of the rear bumper so now it slides in from the outside. Gave it a coat of duplicolor primer, sanded the whole thing down then gave it a few coats of duplicolor parchment rattle can. Painted the scoop, front and rear air dam in semi gloss black and thought it still looked a little plain. Found a decal from the amt 71 duster in the decal box and added it to the bonnet for that different look. Painted the interior in some plain brand rattle can paint that I got from the cheap shop and am actually surprised how well it went on and looks. The lid was of a light shade of red but came out a much deeper red thankfully. Made a start on the engine but now have to find a set of headers as the kits supplied exhaust manifolds are for a 440 not a hemi which also came with the kit. Will post updates as I go along. Cheers and thanks for looking

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 21, 2018 by vc273

[72 Charger]

That looks mean Steve cant wait to see more

[PARTSMARTY]

I'm lovin this-lookin forward to more !!!

[426-Hemi]

-Steve, you're holding out on me man! Whats the engine like under that scoop? (BTW, nicely done decal work on that hood!) The black out "swell" stripping looks GREAT up to the scoop!

[vc273]

Thanks everyone for your comments. John started the plug wiring and dissy last night so hope to have a few pics of the engine in the next day or two but have posted one before I started the wiring. Have now got the clear coat on the body and gave it a good buff up, painted the black outs on the doors as the street machine kit didn't come with them and finish of the bmf on the door handles and locks then another couple of clear coats to seal everything in. Cheers and thanks for looking Steve

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 21, 2018 by vc273

[mod3l Lover]

   That is one sweet Charger there!!

I really love the paint choice, and

that finish is sooooo shiny!

     David S.

[vc273]

Thanks David for your comment. Hope to have a bit more done this weekend. Have nearly sorted out the the floor pan details just a little more paint detailing and have to finish off the exhaust. With the exhaust used a combo of the dodge superbee pro street exhaust up to and including the mufflers, from the mufflers to the exhaust tip are revell pro street willys and removed the original exhaust tips from the kit which I am using to finish off the exhaust. Anybody that has this kit and hasn't had a good look at it will find the kit is supplied with 440 exhaust manifolds and not hemi ones. Also scratch built coil overs for the rear end but unfortunately no matter what I tried there isnt enough room to get them in so will have to detail the pro street superbee's ones. Cheers and thanks for looking

[espo]

Great exhaust work. A real mix and match, but that half the fun.

[NYLIBUD]

I'm liking this car so far.I like anything tubbed.