charger convert on ebay

[polywideblock]

well here we go       I for one like it       wonder why dodge   never made a factory one

               http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Charger-CONVERTIBLE-CUSTOM-7K-MILES-CUSTOM-NUT-BOLT-RESTORATION-1968-Dodge-Charge-Convertible-/191360533979?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2c8dfa05db&item=191360533979&pt=US_Cars_Trucks






not sure about the roof   

[polywideblock]

more 

                 

[doctor4766]

wonder why dodge   never made a factory one

Cos of pics number 3 and 7 I'd imagine......

[Stevearino]

I could be wrong but that doesn't look like the top actually retracts based on the way it fits the dutchman panel and what looks to be a solid side window roof molding. If that would be the case and the top is just removable why not make a light weight fiberglass top instead of that ill fitting simulated rag top.? Nice looking car without the top though.

[VegasCharger]

Nice work put into to that Charger but the top just screams generic. Also 68-70 Chargers need the hard top to carry out those beautiful body lines. One of the great features on the 2nd gens is the back window tunnel/sail panels and that is lost with a rag top.

The car is okay as long as the top is down but not my cup of tea, gotta have the hardtop especially with NO vinyl.

[Ghoste]

My thoughts too.  B-body convertibles in general when the tops are up lose some appeal to my eyes but the Charger especially so.

[TUFCAT]

It looks like the Monkeymobile with the top up.     It must be a giant pain in the ass to remove... for all that time, money, and effort why not figure out how to use a factory B-body mechanism from a Coronet or Belvedere/Satellite?   It would look much nicer and have more resale value IMO.

P.S. > I love the gray house in the background... 

[Mytur Binsdirti]

wonder why dodge   never made a factory one

Cos of pics number 3 and 7 I'd imagine......

That's exactly what I was thinking.   

[Highbanked Hauler]

Nice work put into to that Charger but the top just screams generic. Also 68-70 Chargers need the hard top to carry out those beautiful body lines. One of the great features on the 2nd gens is the back window tunnel/sail panels and that is lost with a rag top.

The car is okay as long as the top is down but not my cup of tea, gotta have the hardtop especially with NO vinyl.

    So the Charger 500 and the Daytona must be a real abomination huh ?

    Having said that I do think they look better when you have a Coronet or Satellite convert to start with and hang Charger sheet metal on it ? 

[Ghoste]

There are a lot of people who don't like the flush back glass on those cars actually.  I've always been strangely conflicted myself, I love the 500's and the sleek speedway look to them but two of my favorite features about the 69 is the grille and tunnel back window.

[HeavyFuel]

It looks like the Monkeymobile with the top up.    

I was thinking the same thing!   

[Highbanked Hauler]

     I just  HAD to make a comment about roof lines as years ago when only a few people knew what a 500 was  twice I personally have  been accused of  screwing up a beautiful car with my s---y custom work   One thing I learned a long time ago is you can't please everyone.   I saw a pix of a 70 Monty Carlo under construction  (Hard top only) with an Olds Cutlass convert roof on it so I would guess the GM people would be flustered also

   You have to admit the Monkeymobile top is a little radical

[hemi-hampton]

Wonder what holds the back of top on LEON.

[A383Wing]

the original Charger convert on the drawing board had the top designed with the sail panels in them. There were 2 cables that had the top over them to make it look like a vinyl top car when the top was up

[TUFCAT]

This is what I saw when I first looked at it. 

[hemi-hampton]

Tuffcat, whos that in red shirt behind charger in your pic?

[Mytur Binsdirti]

 

[XS29L9Bxxxxxx]

Tough crowd.

The guy probably saved a 1970, which isn't much of a big deal, right? What if a tree fell on the roof, and this was his "fix" 

[TUFCAT]

Tough crowd.

The guy probably saved a 1970, which isn't much of a big deal, right? What if a tree fell on the roof, and this was his "fix"  

On the positive side, the restoration appears to be nicely done and is most likely a professional job....I'm giving some credit for not simply turning this into some hack job restoration.    .....and he also gets my vote for "good use of color"!    

[A383Wing]

I like the entire car..I would drive the hell out of it

haters can post up their car so we can pick it apart

[JB400]

Outside of where they cut the quarter panels to remove the roof, not bad.  The quarter panel doesn't flow into the Dutchman panel and the trunk like it should.  That's why there's a 1" (approx.) gap under the rear of the top across the Dutchman panel and along the rear parts of the quarter.  They should have gotten some Coronet convert pieces to help fill this area in.

[polywideblock]

they could have done a chip foose and turned it into a roadster (no roof 2 seats AKA Christopher  Titus Chevy )  and just told owner to only drive it in the sunshine 


I would have thought coronet or satellite parts would have made a workable top 

all in all looks great with the top off    not so much with it up     so a sunny day cruiser 

[Daytona R/T SE]

I give extra points for using the stock height Charger windshield opening and vent windows.

I take away several points for leaving the front 4-5 inches of the original Charger roof skin,

Chroming, or painting it "chrome" and sticking what looks like "B" body convertible stainless trim on top of it. 

The removable top is a no go.

The rear Dutchman panel area isn't working for me either.

I really like the side view of it without the top, and with a few fixes to the items I mentioned above...

I'd cruise the wheels off of it. 


I've got a few 2nd generation Chargers put away...

One has a rusty top.

I might attempt to build my own Charger convertible someday...

If I live long enough.

[A383Wing]

local car

[Highbanked Hauler]

   If Chrysler had made  392  69  big block converts like they did 500's they would be on the list of cars to get also.   That 69 red and white convert  looks like a clean well done car.      and like 383Wing said haters post up your pictures.   If I could post pix of mine you could roast that along the way.

[XS29L9Bxxxxxx]

local car

I like this car - everything except the Charger script on the front fenders 

[Mike DC]

     
Compare the red convert and the purple one.  Notice anything different? 


Look at the A-pillars/windshield/vent windows. 

The red car is like a regular B-body convert.  Taller windshield.
The purple car still has the 2dr hardtop stuff which is visibly lower.  It suits the Charger's lines so much better. 
 

[A383Wing]

which is probably why the top looks a little odd on the purple car when it's up.

and the red Charger started life as a real 69 R/T....I understand why he put the "Charger" emblems on the fenders, because with the sail panels gone, nowhere does it say Charger on the side

[Ghoste]

Call me a hater all you like but I won't pretend to like something I don't.  It's okay for you to like it and its okay for me not to. 

[Patronus]

Please tell me thats not hemi chrome up on the door!!? 

[1973rallye]

Wonder what holds the back of top on LEON.

Some poor fellow is wondering what became of his stolen boat top!

[bigdsul]

Nice job on the car not so much on the convertible top. I agree with the others that the convertible would have been better served with a hard top over the rag top. Still one clean looking car!

[bill440rt]

If the purple convert Charger is the same car I'm thinking of it was a Jersey car for quite a while. I know the guy that used to own it if it's the same car. Purple/white, with a removable "fixed" soft top. Most likely the same car, I can't image there are two purple/white ones with removable soft tops like that.
He had quite a few "weird" ones. Never really drove them or took them out all that much.

[polywideblock]

surely someone with fiberglassing skills could make a removable hardtop that looks like the real deal

   then you'd have your choice of hardtop or roadster  ,didn't they call them a carson top back in the day

[tan top]

clever     ,  

not for me though   ,  never been a fan of convertables  , especially ! when the best looking car that has ever been built , has been turned into one    

still every one to their own 

[tan top]

 

[6spd68]

After reading the description...

Could one not just have a new carson top made with a spare roof skin?  I mean, sure it may cost another 1-2K; but it would be what you wanted out of it.   

[TUFCAT]

Good idea, but I think any hardtop would be weight prohibitive on such a big car....

Even though this one isn't aesthetically appealing for most of us, its foldable and probably light enough to handle (like a heavy tent I would assume).  It could even be stored in the trunk if the length works out.

That's why I still like the factory folding soft top idea...even though the windshield rake is a few degrees changed.  

[HeavyFuel]

I like the entire car..I would drive the hell out of it

haters can post up their car so we can pick it apart

Just having a little fun with the top.     

I think we all agree that it's a nice machine overall, and appreciate the amount of work that went into the car.


Purple Charger convert with white interior?  Are you kinding me....talk about a head turner everywhere you go.       

[HeavyFuel]

Similar.

[workworkwork]

I would love to have the purple Charger. If anyone want's to give that one to me I would be happy to drive it everyday.

[indreams84]

If it were me, I would fully dedicate the purple convert and lose the top.....maybe place a waterproof car cover in the trunk just in case. It's not like the future owner (or us) would take the car out on a crappy day- at least I wouldn't.

[percydaman]

I like em with the top down.  But they look pretty bad with them up.

[workworkwork]

Seems to be a beautiful car. If you baught it and didn't like the roof you could do anything you want with it. You could even put the original type white vinyl top roof back on it. But I would just drive it like it was. My guess is that in the rain a lot of water would be coming into that car with the roof up. Can't imagine it sealing well.

[Daytona R/T SE]

 

[polywideblock]

I can see at least one annoying rattle

[chargerperson]

This dar is listed at $69,500 in Hemmings


HERE IS THE DESCRIPTION

Just arrived, this is beautiful custom Dodge Charger is a creation of one envisioned but never built. High end, professional restoration with all proper bracing added to provide stability as the top was removed. Custom removable Carson top was built with easy bolt on/off for install or removal... enjoyed by the last owner, now ready for its new home...

Restoration was completed about ten years ago and looks fresh...

This car has a gorgeous dual stage repaint in Plum Crazy purple metallic. Excellent new or original chrome and stainless. White Carson convertible top in excellent condition. Factory bucket seats in period correct White vinyl with console.. New dash, door panels, carpet and headliner.

This car is a real head turner...

Correct chrome Magnum wheels and newer white letter radials tires.

This lovely car has been well cared for by its prior owners and will look great in your garage...

The car is equipped the rebuilt original 1972 440 V-8 engine and rebuilt 727 automatic transmission. Originally a 383 V-8 car.

BOLD FACT:
CUSTOM BUILT CONVERTIBLE WITH CARSON TOP
RUST & ACCIDENT FREE SHEET METAL
Facts:
100% accident free, rust free sheet metal
Beautiful dual stage repaint in Plum Crazy
New factory White bucket seat / console interior & door panels
Gorgeous new dash with full gauge package
Factory tic-toc clock / tach combination
Excellent new / original chrome and soft trim throughout
Rebuilt 440 V-8 with four barrel carb
Rebuilt 727 automatic transmission
New dual exhaust
Newer AM/FM/CD stereo and speakers
Correct chrome Magnum wheels & newer white letter tires

Price: $69,500

[Ghoste]

Seems high but maybe he'll get it.  At the end of the day I hope buyer and seller are happy.

[RallyeMike]

To each his own, but I think the B-body hardtop roof line on 68-70 cars is one of the best features. Take it away and replace it with something that does not mimic it, and the car is less attractive. The only attraction of a convertible is that it is different and unusual.

[polywideblock]

its still on ebay  gets a few bids and then starts all over again      
   if he thinks he's going to get 70 K for it he is going to be waiting quite some time in think 

[Ghoste]

I agree fully.  I wish him the best and hope he gets a number that makes him happy but I agree.