Challenger Kammback: a unique 1970 Dodge concept car... Inspired by Harry Bradley

[Rocking Rodney Rat]

As always, Claude, you never disappoint. A unique subject, fabricated perfectly. I always marvel at your skills..... -RRR

[ewetwo]

WOW!. That is beautiful. 

[ChrisR]

COOL!!

[Koellefornia Kid]

I love it! Awesome concept!

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 1/11/2024 at 7:48 PM, SpikeSchumacher said:

As my fellow Germans would say, "das ist Supergeil!" ??

Thank you Mathias! It will improve my knowledge of German!

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[PappyD340]

Another outstanding build Claude!

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 1/11/2024 at 8:53 PM, Lobo2me said:

Another very cool creation in exceptional execution. Well done!

Thank you so much, Steve!

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[Keef]

I absolutely LOVE this one!! Phenomenal work and I really love the custom intake! 

[Steve H]

Ah yes, another masterpiece from the house of Claude. Beautiful concept and execution, as others mentioned, the alignment of the hood and intake is impressive. One of those little things can make or break the overall look. You nailed it as always. Keep em coming sir, they’re always a treat. 
 

Steve

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 1/11/2024 at 11:16 PM, bondo bill said:

cool concept and execution

Thanks Bill!

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[Rattlecan Dan]

Very unique looking build. Tastefully done. Nice job.

[Brudda]

Another beauty from the CT Design studio. 

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 1/12/2024 at 1:31 AM, Mittagskind said:

Very interesting, I like it.

Thanks Hanjo, much appreciated!

CT

[crazyjim]

Very interesting concept.

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 1/12/2024 at 7:23 AM, dust collectors said:

Nice work and very cool concept.

Thank you Jeff!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 1/12/2024 at 7:38 AM, ismaelg said:

Very well executed. 

Thank you Ismael!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 1/12/2024 at 8:33 AM, spencer1984 said:

Fantastic job on this, and I really like that hood treatment!

Thanks Bill!

The hood is NOT the one that came with the car, which had a squarish and smaller air intake opening. This one I found in the parts bin at a recent model show, and I assume it came from a HEMI Challenger. It's a Revell, because it fell right in place. It had four (4) hood pins that I sanded. Other than that...

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 1/12/2024 at 9:11 AM, ncbuckeye67 said:

Wow, that is a work of art! Absolutely beautiful. 

Well, Jeff, the "artist" thanks you!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 1/12/2024 at 9:37 AM, drodg said:

Very nice!!!

Thanks David!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 1/12/2024 at 10:06 AM, iamsuperdan said:

Really nice conversion!

I'm particularly impressed with how perfectly you lined up the hood and engine. Gaps look perfect!

Thanks Dan!

Actually, I glued the engine block to the chassis, so I would have a stable reference to scratchbuild the intake manifold, injector tubes and top "air box" in one unit, and center it precisely in the "shaker scoop" flared opening. The part, once chrome and paint was completed, was located and "adjusted" last. Voilà! 

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 1/12/2024 at 12:58 PM, Bainford said:

Cool concept Claude, and fine execution. I see you sprung for nitrogen to inflate the tires.

Thanks Trevor!

Yup, no expenses spared! Actually, I do those valve stems on most of my street vehicles. Fun you noticed.

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[falcon wagon]

That's cool

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 1/12/2024 at 1:04 PM, espo said:

Beautifully done body work and paint. This actually looks like something that would have made since at the time. Like the way you worked the intake through the hood and the stance. 

Thank you David! Harry Bradley inspired me: not a bad start!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 1/12/2024 at 1:10 PM, Phildaupho said:

Very interesting and of course very well built.

Thank you Phil, much appreciated!

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[XYHARRY]

Nicely executed concept build there Claude, well done. 

Cheers, 

David. ??