Peter Lombardo Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 (edited) https://photos.app.goo.gl/EzMftnMCVzKrYyQG8 Try this link. If this does not work, well, it isn't meant to be. Chrysler Corporation had designed “aero wing cars” for both Dodge and Plymouth for the 1971 NASCAR Cup Series. At the last minute Bill France changed the rules which removed the advantage these cars had enjoyed in 1969 and 1970 and as a result Chrysler shelved the project. A number of years later, Gary and Pam Beineke, using the actual factory aero and engineering data constructed reproductions of the cars. I saw their Dodge Charger Daytona model which was for sale for $375,000 on the internet while searching for something else and thought to myself, Why not? And then I figured I could take the design a little further having just completed a fastback version of 1971 Charger. Here is the link to the website with the actual car as it was reconstructed. https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/dodge/charger-r-t/2362348.html I decided to convert a 1971 Dodge Charger R/T into my modified idea of what the aero car could look like with a few additional modifications to the body. This model starting from the front. · A parts box aero nose cone was modified to fit the front. The leading edge nose grill was opened and a photo etched screen was installed then I added a front air intake splitter below it. · The hood air-exit vents were opened and a large single NACA air intake scoop was added to bring air into the engine then four hood pins were added. · Large air exit scoops were installed over the two front fenders. · Doors opened and hinged. · The front and rear wheel openings were bulged out and at the front blended into the two side exhaust pipes. · Moon roof added. · Rear quarter windows reshaped · Fastback roof added and extended to the rear · Scratch built rear window louvers added over the rear fastback window. · Aero wing scratch built and molded into the rear quarter panel. (Since the actual car as reconstructed has a “Bi-wing” I figured why not and did it also). · Small, low rear deck spoiler added, just because I think it looks better than not. · Rear fascia molded in and painted body color with a “Black-out” center insert. · Primary body color is airbrushed Tamiya Copper with 10% Tamiya Gold added to lighten up the color just a little. · Black “Daytona” stripe at rear and on wing a combination of paint and decals. · Tamiya Gloss Black on hood bulge and over the aero wing and on the rear quarter panel. · Wheels are from the parts box with Goodyear decals added, I think they could be from a Viper, not really sure, and it matters not. · The chassis is basically stock with the wheels lowered. · The interior is basically stock with a two tone Black / Copper scheme and the addition of a rear cargo area from a Corvette, although it is well hidden under the louvers. For context, I included the 1971 Dodge Charger fastback I did a few weeks ago, and a Plymouth GTX phantom gentleman’s pick up I built many, many years ago. Edited October 24, 2020 by Peter Lombardo correct picture posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapSat 6 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 These are very imaginative builds. I have a soft spot for this generation of Mopar B-Body. Very nice work, Peter!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkybritches Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 I'm not seeing any pictures, Peter. Just gray circles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Circles here too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 Google, I hate them. See if these work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 very cool work on all 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Seriously nice builds! I can't pick a favourite, I like all three. The colour combo and wheels of the pick-up, the stance of the Daytona and that '71 yellow Charger has some attitude! Really nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Cool builds, the pick up is particulary cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCostello Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 I still don't get any pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 21 minutes ago, RichCostello said: I still don't get any pictures. I don't know else to say or do Rich, others are seeing them. I blame google, my photo's are hosted with them. sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkybritches Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, RichCostello said: I still don't get any pictures. Me either. I'm going to try a different browser. * I tried a different browser but still got the same gray circles. Strange. Edited October 23, 2020 by stinkybritches Added info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 I'm getting the same grey circles. Tried a a different browser, turned off my ad blocker and still no pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Same here, gray circles with no way to view the images. I tried different browsers, both logged in and logged out, and even my phone just in case...no luck any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 All I see are lines upon lines of text. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 1 hour ago, StevenGuthmiller said: All I see are lines upon lines of text. Steve X2. Use a different photo host. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Black Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 According to google Image size: 1858 × 903 Find other sizes of this image: All sizes - Medium - Large Possible related search: loading screen Search Results Web results Loading screen - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Loading_screen A loading screen is a picture shown by a computer program, often a video game, while the program is loading or initializing. In early video games, the loading ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 They look great, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Very creative on all of them. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkybritches Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 I can see the pics now. It was well worth the time checking back here. Great job on all three cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Fantastic Mopars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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