Just stumbled into your page, very nice work so far, and the end result is awesome. But, that bodyman did you no favors, can't imagine how frustrated you must've been at the time.
I was glad to see that you added the 1-1/2" angle iron for strength. A few years ago, I decided to use 1" angle to strengthen my '87 Daytona. I always thought people would consider a poor solution, but now I feel like a genius.
If anyone needs a lot of demo tools, It’s you Steve! LOL….actually surprised it’s so feW? Figured you’d have bunch of different air nibblers and specialty metal shears also! Great work as usual!
Frame rails are looking pretty much bullet proof, nice job. Old Charger body work looking really suspect. When my Uncle was building '57s he hated dealing with somebody else's work. He'd spend so much time fixing the issues found, time that wasn't included in the estimate. Then the owner would balk at the new price. Towards the end he'd flat refuse to accept "finished" work as part of the project. He lost some work, but as it was more a hobby he didn't mind. I hope the old bodywork doesn't need any more adjustments then that shown.
Being that the Challenger has a shorter wheelbase as the Charger, I’m curious as to how you’re going to address that. I assume that you’re dropping the body down to where the rear wheels are in the correct location in the wheel openings, but won’t that put the front wheels too far back in the front wheel openings?
It is only 1 inch shorter, I've seen a crown vic swap in person, it is a 4" difference, and even then it was hard to tell at a glance, I'm sure some slight fender modification will make the Challenger perfect
Good stuff Steve. Annoying about the shoddy metalwork, but then that is almost expected, sadly very few in this trade are as skilled as you.
I am mediocre at best on metal working skills compared to most but there is bad work and deceptive work. The windshield qualifies as the latter.
Just stumbled into your page, very nice work so far, and the end result is awesome. But, that bodyman did you no favors, can't imagine how frustrated you must've been at the time.
I was kind of foolish not to double check his work right out of the box but nothing seemed out of place at the start. Boy was I wrong.
I was glad to see that you added the 1-1/2" angle iron for strength. A few years ago, I decided to use 1" angle to strengthen my '87 Daytona. I always thought people would consider a poor solution, but now I feel like a genius.
Ahead of your time sir.
If anyone needs a lot of demo tools, It’s you Steve! LOL….actually surprised it’s so feW? Figured you’d have bunch of different air nibblers and specialty metal shears also! Great work as usual!
If the was no wiring or gas tank I would take the plasma cutter to the whole mess.
You’d be an awesome shop teacher, bet you would turn out some incredible young customizers.
Thanks for the vote of confidence.
Frame rails are looking pretty much bullet proof, nice job. Old Charger body work looking really suspect. When my Uncle was building '57s he hated dealing with somebody else's work. He'd spend so much time fixing the issues found, time that wasn't included in the estimate. Then the owner would balk at the new price. Towards the end he'd flat refuse to accept "finished" work as part of the project. He lost some work, but as it was more a hobby he didn't mind. I hope the old bodywork doesn't need any more adjustments then that shown.
It is not horrific so it will be fine.
@@SteveMirabelli Good to know.
Nice I hope the guy who did that botched body work is taking notes lol.
We will never know.
So many small details. Looks like you have a good plan.
It is nearly impossible to think if everything but you have to try to save yourself from heartache when possible.
Thanks Steve more great info
You are welcome Lincoln.
Great work as usual Steve, Looks so much better with your custom frame rails, Did you do this the same way on the Daytona?
I did not at first. I had to go back and fix them once I realized the problem. The first rendition on the Daytona looked hideous.
Good evening Steve, thanks for another great video. Will this be another 1000 hour build? Are you painting in your shop again?
Probably and yes I will be painting it.
Being that the Challenger has a shorter wheelbase as the Charger, I’m curious as to how you’re going to address that. I assume that you’re dropping the body down to where the rear wheels are in the correct location in the wheel openings, but won’t that put the front wheels too far back in the front wheel openings?
It is only 1 inch shorter, I've seen a crown vic swap in person, it is a 4" difference, and even then it was hard to tell at a glance, I'm sure some slight fender modification will make the Challenger perfect
I will split the difference front to rear. The wheel openings must be enlarged anyway to accommodate the 20"wheels.
No audio?
Should be audio. Plays for me.