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[Johnny Daytona]

Getting serious about my Charger again. Had it on hold for 5 years. Have new motivation.  Have become reacquainted with master fabricator of WWII war birds. He has the equipment that I don't have, to fab my parts in steel. Plus have a second Daytona to build for a friend. Its easier to build 2 parts at 1 time. Then to build 1 part, 2 different times. Will post update and pictures soon

[fy469rtse]

  were waiting , this should be good

[68X426]

Include some pics and history of the WWII war birds, too, along with progress on your project. 

[500Jon]

Hi Johnny.

Always like a Daytona Clone build!
Is it better to start with 70 Car?
I think DonC1 has Peter-J's molds from LA.
I believe he will be making steel parts too.
I missed out on a cheapo 69 car a few months back so still looking.

Best of luck with the build, 500Jon

[Johnny Daytona]

500jon . I am using a 70 model.   

[tan top]

  sounds good !! looking forward to seeing pictures & updates & stuff as & when 

[Johnny Daytona]

Looking for some pictures of original window plug. Inside view with out head liner installed.  Trying to find out how much bracing is around window . Making one out of steel. My fg plug  offers no clues about under side.  Is the deck lid trough a separate stamping ?   Thanks

[Johnny Daytona]

I found some here . My first search of this site came up with little help. But the second  search hit pay dirt. I found what I was looking for.

[500Jon]

Hi Johnny,

I took a plug outta a Daytona a while back.
It sat on two strips of 1/2 inch angle along both sides.
The brace that sits on the deck filler is quite complex.
It spports the lower window frame and holds the package tray.
It also has a curved support brace just near the trunk gulley too.
I will try and take some pictures of my 500 one for you fella.

Best wishes Jon

[Johnny Daytona]

Hi Johnny,

I took a plug outta a Daytona a while back.
It sat on two strips of 1/2 inch angle along both sides.
The brace that sits on the deck filler is quite complex.
It spports the lower window frame and holds the package tray.
It also has a curved support brace just near the trunk gulley too.
I will try and take some pictures of my 500 one for you fella.

Best wishes Jon

Thanks  I can never have too many pictures. I have some pictures I got of one that was at media blaster when I took my Charger to be blasted.  I took 2 rolls of my car and had only 5 shots left when I saw the Daytona.  Not enough. but it did not have the lip on the edges. If you have not found a rear plug for your car let me know.  Here shortly I should have the dies made to press them from steel ready. Maybe in a month . Thanks John