New to forum, new Daytona owner

[Q5XX29]

Hello everybody,

My name is Clint, and I just took delivery of the Q5 turquoise Daytona, the one restored by Charles Self and then owned by Ed Cook, Dave, Ryan, etc... I just wanted to say hello. It appears that my new treasure has really made the rounds over the years, with a number of owners and has been all over the country, but thankfully was taken excellent care of by each one. Well, this Q5 is now finally HOME. I don't think I've ever sold a car (daily drivers excepted), so I am not just blowing smoke about that. It has always been a dream of mine to own a Daytona. There are a couple of Superbirds in my town (Sioux Falls, SD), but I have never seen another Daytona here (certainly not another Q5   ).

Anyway, I have been a Mopar guy since I was a teenager, and restored my 1970 Charger 500 (dad is original owner) during college. That one is burnt orange with 383 Magnum. I have 3 sons and they are all absolutely car CRAZY already. I am working on the restoration of a 68 Charger 383 with my oldest son (14) right now, and next in line will be my 10 year-old and his 68 Dart 340.

I look forward to frequenting this forum and chatting with you. My boys are glad that I have gotten enthusiastic again about the Mopar muscle, because I have strayed the last several years (GT500s, Ford GT, and *gasp* Nissan Gt-Rs).

[Baldwinvette77]

looks like a hotwheels model collection, except real, beautiful cars, and welcome 

[hemi68charger]

Wow !!! We've followed that Daytona many times and Ed frequents the board sometimes........ Nice looking Nest you have there......... A Daytona and a Ford GT in the same place? .......... Doesn't get much better............... Welcome.........

So, you are the newest DB...........

Will someone please eluded to what that is? I wanna spread the community practice....... I was one once myself........ <<< current V2 wing owner........

Cheers,
Troy

[histoy]

Welcome.  That's a beautiful car, and it looks like it will have a great home.

[Mopar Nut]

Welcome aboard, nice collection of cars.

[tan top]

 hello & welcome 

[billssuperbird]

 

[charger Downunder]

  Welcome a great lot of cars you have.

[41husk]

Welcome, great car cave!

[70Sbird]

Welcome to the forum Clint!
Quite a diverse collection there, congrats on the Daytona. More pictures of the rest of your heard would also be appreciated
Scott

[nascarxx29]

Welcome to the board nice collection

[Highbanked Hauler]

   Welcome there man, great collection you have

[Mopar John]

WELCOME! Congrats on working with the boys on your hobby!
MJ

[FJ5WING]

Welcome!

GREAT collection and an awesome garage! I cant wait to see more pics.

[C500]

The passion runs deep 

[r4daytona]

Welcome, great cars and garage.  Can I be your new best friend

[XXHEMI]

Clint

Very nice collection. Good luck with the Daytona it's a good one!

Ed Cook

[DaytonaJim]

Welcome Clint, very nice car.  Some advice from an "Old" Daytona owner:  Rule number 1, Always remember there are 18 inches of nose hanging out front that you can't see from the drivers seat!

[petercharger]

Nice shop a real man cave...cool convertible challenger...

[myk]

Congrats on the purchase.  BTW absolutely nothing else wrong with the other cars you mentioned...

[Fred]

Welcome to the forum. Love the mancave even more so, the cars in it. 

[70moparman]

That wing car is the nicest car you own      Nicely done sir   

[Q5XX29]

Thanks for the warm welcome everybody, and for the nice comments. Looks like you all have some terrific machines and terrific collections, as well. Ed, cool to hear a former owner of the Q5 chime in- thanks for taking such good care of her. Hope to meet up with you someday.

As far as that garage, there is a lot more to it, and it is one of three "garages" in my house. When I get some time I can post some other pics for anybody interested. And for the purple Challenger convertible fan- thanks! It was on the cover of Mopar Muscle a while back:

http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/featuredvehicles/late_model/mopp_1008_2009_dodge_challenger_srt8_convertible_custom/

Clint

[moparchris]

WOW
What a set-up you have Clint.  Congratulations on not only the Daytona, but for setting an example to your sons on what hard work can accomplish.  As a high school guidance counselor, I see so many teenage boys with no drive and no goals.  Keep up the good work with your cars and your sons.

[held1823]

welcome aboard, clint. awesome looking garage, and a great daytona to have.