Ummm...I need to tackle larger more difficult tasks in my life. Remodeling and building an addition on my new home seems kinda archaic comparatively. Love following your process and how you explain at a level I can begin to comprehend. You are truly a gift sir. Thank you so much.
Another excellent video Steve. Weird part was I could actually pre-guess what you were going to do. .. can't figure that out ! Thanks again for posting these build vids, I really do look forward to seeing you work.
Your skill is amazing. I love the way you explain the issues and solutions, but there's no way that I would ever attempt a body swap. Especially after seeing all of the issues that your three cars have had. Thanks for taking the time to document your work.
Having the 68 Charger body in the background makes the build even better. Has he mentioned what color it will be? If Don changes his mind, it can stay here...;) As usual, incredible work.
While I could definitely could use help from time to time I am used to working alone and having a helper breaks my concentration because I am thinking about tasks for the helper and not concentrating on the job at hand.
Yeah, they’re definitely heavy and that’s why I was curious what you got it down to and what the total was finished. Anyways, I do appreciate the reply and you do some beautiful, high quality work!
@@SteveMirabelli do you have any suggestions on good places to look for shells? I only know one barn yard in my area and their closed when their website says open 🤣 dream cars are a 68 charger with modern challenger interior, and a viper, father grew me up on cars and kinda surpassed him, teaching him something new every here and there. Love it. Did you go to school for this?
@SRT_LUNATIC no I sure don't. I have seen a few decent rollers on Facebook market place for about 10 grand recently which is a decent price these days. I worked for 25 years as a body hanger for Hendrick Motorsports.
I dream of doing this with my 69! But…..with a Tesla Plaid! (No offense!) the wheelbase, width and length and even height is within a 1/2 inch! Why not?!
@@richardbrowne3641 Yes but more importantly the rear wheel opening has to be re shaped towards the back at the top because of the way the independent suspension moves back and up when the car rebounds. A lot to consider.
Once again, watching your artisan level vision unfold is amazing. Questions not only answered, but demonstrated. Love your work.
Thanks
Words can not describe the level of craftsmanship you put into these cars. I absorb every second, and I’m not building anything like this.
I am calling B.S. Dave. I have seen your work. Nothing shabby there.
Great work Steve .
Thank you Joseph.
Ummm...I need to tackle larger more difficult tasks in my life. Remodeling and building an addition on my new home seems kinda archaic comparatively. Love following your process and how you explain at a level I can begin to comprehend. You are truly a gift sir. Thank you so much.
I have been remodeling my homes for 40 odd years. Nothing archaic about that. If you are not careful bad things can happen there too.
Steve your patience and attention to detail incredible! Beautiful work as usual! Really enjoy watching your work….Thanks for sharing!
Thanks again.
How the hell have I not seen this videos before this channel is amazing. If enough people see these you will blow up on TH-cam
Not likely. No rock guitar playing in the background.😂
I wish i could do this. Awesome work as usual Steve.
Thanks Steve
I enjoy watching your work Steve. This is reality TV I can get into.
No rock music with my builds so I just happy you are enjoying the content.
Another excellent video Steve. Weird part was I could actually pre-guess what you were going to do. .. can't figure that out ! Thanks again for posting these build vids, I really do look forward to seeing you work.
Thanks. Maybe we need to invent a new term. Maybe "carvoyant".😂
@@SteveMirabelli Ya, that's a good 1.
Top notch work my friend!! Excellent.👍
Thanks Nelson
Fascinating and impressive, as usual, Steve. The inside face of the new rocker is a work of art. Thanks for showing it.
Thanks Charles. I like to whittle.
Your skill is amazing. I love the way you explain the issues and solutions, but there's no way that I would ever attempt a body swap. Especially after seeing all of the issues that your three cars have had. Thanks for taking the time to document your work.
You are welcome. All my problems are self imposed so you are definitely the smarter one here.
Excellent engineering Steve, this car is going to be both beautiful and safe!👌
Thanks Matt. I hope so.
Nice work can't wait to see the finished product
Thanks Scott
your attention to detail and willingness to take the time to share it are awesome. Thank you!!!!
Thanks and no problem Corey
Having the 68 Charger body in the background makes the build even better. Has he mentioned what color it will be? If Don changes his mind, it can stay here...;) As usual, incredible work.
Yellow with a black R/T stripe.
Best carbody swap i have ever seen. Step by step 👍🏻
Wow, thank you!
That rocker brace looks great.
Thanks. I figured this out after I did not do it on my car and had to do some fancy after thought work to make the rocker look right.
Lol, I just have to box this tube in..me thinking OMG it would take me a week. 5 seconds later, you have a crazy amount of skill
Well it was a couple of days to do both of them so......
Boy I’d give anything in the world to work for you, this is literally my dream build, a passion truly even watchin 🙏
Thanks . I appreciate the compliments Luna.
Stevo is a professional and I think hes better than Chip foose
Troll.
Wonder if he needs a shop assistant? I'd work. Er I mean stand around and hand him tools, for a weekend for free just to watch it happen in real life.
While I could definitely could use help from time to time I am used to working alone and having a helper breaks my concentration because I am thinking about tasks for the helper and not concentrating on the job at hand.
Steve your more like a surgeon!.. nice work..
Thanks Bryan.
Do you happen to remember what the chassis weighed bare like in the video? Thinking about swapping a 65 Belvedere on a hellcat
The total curb weight before removing the Challenger body is 4,400 pounds. I don't know what the chassis alone weighs but these are super heavy cars.
Yeah, they’re definitely heavy and that’s why I was curious what you got it down to and what the total was finished. Anyways, I do appreciate the reply and you do some beautiful, high quality work!
@@boileranimal101 thanks.
Do you use any structural adhesive or foam sound deadening in any of the gaps around the welds? Is it necessary?
If there is an area where water infiltration is an issue I would use an epoxy filler.
Got my 6.4, plan on paying it off and doing this, ofc years to come 💀
Sounds like a great plan.
@@SteveMirabelli do you have any suggestions on good places to look for shells? I only know one barn yard in my area and their closed when their website says open 🤣 dream cars are a 68 charger with modern challenger interior, and a viper, father grew me up on cars and kinda surpassed him, teaching him something new every here and there. Love it. Did you go to school for this?
@SRT_LUNATIC no I sure don't. I have seen a few decent rollers on Facebook market place for about 10 grand recently which is a decent price these days. I worked for 25 years as a body hanger for Hendrick Motorsports.
@@SteveMirabelli that's awesome congratulations on all your success sir, can't wait to see what's to come 🙏
I dream of doing this with my 69! But…..with a Tesla Plaid! (No offense!) the wheelbase, width and length and even height is within a 1/2 inch! Why not?!
Hey it's your ride. Do what makes you happy.
Would a Dodge Challenger subframe be the same length as the 1968 Charger body?
The wheel base of the Challenger is a little over 116" long. The 68 Charger is 117" so for all intents it is about perfect.
@SteveMirabelli I guess you can widen the rear wheel well opening 1/2" from the center on both front and rear sides of the tires.
@@richardbrowne3641 Yes but more importantly the rear wheel opening has to be re shaped towards the back at the top because of the way the independent suspension moves back and up when the car rebounds. A lot to consider.
LY Platform
Thanks. You never hear it referenced. It's LX this and LX that.