Pro Touring Plymouth ... ENGINE pics Update 9-22

[raisin27]

I noticed the Toledo NNL theme this year is Pro Touring so I thought I should try and cobble something together. I dont know what got into me with this idea........yep its a 4 door! Just wanted to do something different I suppose.

I dont have much MoPar stuff to pick from so Im going with the kit chassis. To add some life I filled in the engine bay gaps with sheet styrene. Added a front suspensiom from an old Dodge Challenger model, then painted and added a wash to try and give it som depth.

The interior has Mercury Cougar seats, flocked flooring, console from the parts box, and arm rests made from evergreen stock. I will either be using a 69 Roadrunner or 70 Challenger dash.

I was surprised what a difference removing the B pillar made. Turned this stodgy sedan into something almost sleek looking! Paint is Ford Wimbeldon White and Duplicolor Orange Mist.

Thanks for looking,

Raisin

Edited September 22, 2008 by raisin27

[Harry P.]

That looks cool! Also like the wheel choice.

[Chris guthro]

Thats on Beautiful Car,but....It SHOULD be a 2 door. It would really comliment all the stuff you do to it. but very nice car

[Dragon7665]

^^^^^ With Chris, Very Beautiful Car , but got to disagree on the door count! Nothings wrong with a Kustom Mor-Dor Sedan!!

[KENNEDYJR]

Dare to be different man- looks good with that paint combo.

[lonewolf]

Nice work Michael. I like it a lot!

[george 53]

Whooda Thunk movein a little piece of plastic would make SUCH a difference!That, an the color combo are downright KILLER! I likes it ALOT!!!!!

[Zoom Zoom]

I think the fact that it's a 4 door makes it extra cool

Nice work!

[Wildrice]

Very nicely done. Love to see those 4 door Mopars.

[RodneyBad]

Agree, 4dr really cool.

No post, even Cooler looking.

SchaaWeeeeeeeeeeet.

I Love it!

[Spike]

i LOVE it, i WANT it

looks downright bitchin!

[84vanagon]

Too cool mo-door Mopar!

[Joe Handley]

I dig it!

[Raul_Perez]

Another GREAT build, Michael!!

The colors, stance and wheels all come together very well!!

Thanks for sharing,

[MikeMc]

Totally KOOOL !!!!! Hope its got a 440 and not a hemi......

Great wheel choice......Source??

[lizardlust]

If Jake and Elwood had taken THAT old cop car, they woulda made it to Daley Center a LOT quicker!! REALLY cool concept - never would've expected that for the 68 Fury!!!

[Eshaver]

Guranteed to draw attention where ever you eventually decide to show it !!!!!!!Ed Shaver

[Alfa]

Nice Build. Good color combo . Cant Wait too see it in Person.

[raisin27]

Thanks everyone for the responses. I did finish the interior today, went with the roadrunner dash. Althought I think the Challenger dash looks better the Roadrunner seemed to have more of a "big car" look to go with the rest of the interior.

I am still trying to decide on a mill to power this Mayflower........been considering everything from a modern 5.7 litre Hemi to a hot rodded slant six! I even bought an 08 Charger kit to get the motor, what a waste of money........the motor was molded into the engine bay! Right now I am leaning toward a big block. Something like a 383 or 400. I have a 440 six pack motor out of an old Challenger model I can use as a basis.

I should have a few more progress pics up soon.

Once again thanks everyone,

Raisin

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

Thanks everyone for the responses. I did finish the interior today, went with the roadrunner dash. Althought I think the Challenger dash looks better the Roadrunner seemed to have more of a "big car" look to go with the rest of the interior.

I am still trying to decide on a mill to power this Mayflower........been considering everything from a modern 5.7 litre Hemi to a hot rodded slant six! I even bought an 08 Charger kit to get the motor, what a waste of money........the motor was molded into the engine bay! Right now I am leaning toward a big block. Something like a 383 or 400. I have a 440 six pack motor out of an old Challenger model I can use as a basis.

I should have a few more progress pics up soon.

Once again thanks everyone,

Raisin

The Revell Dodge Magnum SRT is an excellent source for the modern Hemi. Check it out.

[Spike]

so is the AMT 05 300C

Edited September 8, 2008 by moparkid999

[randx0]

man oh man that is one sweet ride I think this build has "IT". great job ,just for giggles you should put a starsky and hutch flasher in the front seat!I really like this one.

[raisin27]

Here are a couple shots of the finished interior. I used the dash from a 69 Roadrunner, 69 Cougar seats, and a console from the parts box. The seat belts are made from masking tape, the arm rests are from evergreen stock, third brake light is made from scrap plastic, and the buckles and ignition key are MCG photo etch.

Thanks for looking,

Raisin

[MikeMc]

what NO paddle shifters???

[raisin27]

Finally decided on a mill to power the "Project Mayflower" Plymouth. I origionally built a 440 big block but it just seemed a bit to normal, and besides what says MoPar more than HEMI? The original 426 HEMI's while being pretty awesome race mills were not known as good everyday drivers so I decided to upgrade the powertrain with a Modern 5.7 litre Hemi from a 2005 Chrysler 300.

Thanks for looking,

Raisin