Rough Yellow Superbird with daytona written on the Quarter panel

[moparstuart]

every bit of this car was rusted to pieces

   I cant believe the car was saved  (former project car owned by Bigbird  Ron Preska )
it sold at carlisle two years ago        go team green

[nascarxx29]

What a difference   http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,82749.msg929003.html#msg929003

[Fred]

See..........they can be saved.   

[Indygenerallee]

All it takes is a bunch of $$$$

[Tim L]

I'd love to see the resto photos...

[odcics2]

See..........they can be saved.   

Saved?  Or replaced??    

[Aero426]

That was a metal free car to start with.

[DAY CLONA]

See..........they can be saved.   

Saved?  Or replaced??    

I agree.....I saw that car in person a few years ago, man that was a parts car IMHO, if they "saved it" by actually repairing/rebuilding that rotted hulk of a unibody, they were ambitious to say the least!, I would have just rebodied the thing and been done with it, but who knows how it was really "restored"?...not that it matters, to some

mike

[nascarxx29]

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,82716.msg928026/topicseen.html#msg928026
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29958205@N05/5920503575/in/photostream/

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,57614.msg850273.html#msg850273

[loudmouthaussie]

Wow! Looks great. Kinda liked it rough as a historical piece. Bit hard to drive though ;-)

[Ghoste]

A metal free car, I like that phrase.  I like the remember me photo on the car too. 

[charger Downunder]

A mighty fine craftsman must off bought that car back to life my hat goes off to them.

[moparstuart]

Don't know who restored it but it can't have much original. Metal left

[hemi68charger]

Super duper !!! 

[Fred]

See..........they can be saved.   

Saved?  Or replaced??    

I agree.....I saw that car in person a few years ago, man that was a parts car IMHO, if they "saved it" by actually repairing/rebuilding that rotted hulk of a unibody, they were ambitious to say the least!, I would have just rebodied the thing and been done with it, but who knows how it was really "restored"?...not that it matters, to some

mike

I should have said.....made road worthy.

[WINGIN IT]

every bit of this car was rusted to pieces

   I cant believe the car was saved  (former project car owned by Bigbird  Ron Preska )
it sold at carlisle two years ago        go team green

Dang it Stu, you beat me to it !
Was there yesterday , took those same pics.
Apparently you were not wearing your green man-kini , Mr. team GREEN 


I with the rest of the replies, what exactly was saved on that car?  I remember looking at that car at Carlisle in 2011 as well , and the only thing I can remember is looking THROUGH the car when  I was looking at it . 

[nascarxx29]

Ron Penska's Rusty Crusty Superbird
A nice note from Ron Penska in New Jersey:
"Doug, I must be out of my mind but I bought that rust
bucket Superbird in West Virginia. It will probably stay as
a "conversation piece" as for now I can't even think about a
restoration. That being said I'm happy to report it to the
club as a addition to the registration list. As you know it is
RM23UOA161602. Identical to my other Bird, Limelight
green, 440-4bbl, auto console, black interior, rallye wheels.
(motor & trans. are gone) . It does have the VIN decal on
the door jamb, VIN # on the dash pad & data plate. ( plate
is rusted & paper thin) Title is good. I would like to try &
complete the historical reseach if possible. If anyone has
ANY information on this car, I would like to know,
including broadcast sheet, dealer invoice, any anecdotal
history. Trust me, the pictures are better than the car looks!
Thanks, Ron Penska"
Heres the old for sale ad Shows the vin and condition in later years when its auction .Theres known back history

http://www.superbirdclub.com/files/nletter11-10.pdf

[tan top]

 nice job 

[FJ5WING]

Shows great in pics but its not finished yet, they were able to have it on display which is cool  but they've got work to do before its road worthy.

[Nwcharger]

I'd love to see the resto photos...

[Aero426]

Who owns the car now?

[moparstuart]

Who owns the car now?

  Maybe Ron  ( Bigbird ) know ?

[moparstuart]

http://moparblog.com/limelight-1970-plymouth-superbird-before-and-after/

[70moparman]

That BIRD LOOKS GREAT!!!    FJ5 is the best!!!

[nascarxx29]

Found the original debut classified for this rough superbird
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,53593.0.html

[chargerman69]

I thought of buying this bird awhile ago seen it on at site for sale

[70Sbird]

Don't know who restored it but it can't have much original. Metal left

I was poking around around on Facebook looking at a shop's in-process projects and spied something familiar looking hanging from the ceiling. I don't know if they did all the work, but that is definitely the subject car's hood and nose! If you scroll through the shops photos there are also a couple of pictures of a Superbird going through a MAJOR rebuild!  

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vintage-Metal-Works/309264205831259?ref=profile#!/photo.php?fbid=325339987557014&set=pb.309264205831259.-2207520000.1377017896.&type=3&theater

[moparstuart]

nice find  looks like a top notch shop

[70Sbird]

nice find  looks like a top notch shop

I believe the owner of VMW is the guy I bought my Superbird from in 2001

[Aero426]

nice find  looks like a top notch shop

They appear to have all the right stuff.     They are using bench and fixtures on the Challenger which in my opinion is the ultimate way to repair a unibody.

This is not your typical fly by night outfit.   

[Aero426]

They are not scared of rust, that is for sure.   That Bird has so much AMD in it, it probably can speak Chinese as a second language.

[70Sbird]

They are not scared of rust, that is for sure.   That Bird has so much AMD in it, it probably can speak Chinese as a second language.

[moparstuart]

They are not scared of rust, that is for sure.   That Bird has so much AMD in it, it probably can speak Chinese as a second language.

    yup   love the huge winged chrysler emblem up on the wall 

[moparstuart]

nice find  looks like a top notch shop

They appear to have all the right stuff.     They are using bench and fixtures on the Challenger which in my opinion is the ultimate way to repair a unibody.

This is not your typical fly by night outfit.   

must own stock in AMD  and  only have a couple of clamps there 

[maxwellwedge]

More clamps there than what was used on Ron Jeremy's vasectomy.....

[moparstuart]

More clamps there than what was used on Ron Jeremy's vasectomy.....

    must have bought stock in Vice Grips too   

[hemi68charger]

More clamps there than what was used on Ron Jeremy's vasectomy.....

At least an anesthesiologist isn't needed......

[cudaken]

Hum, could be called A Wing And A Prayer