Ringbrothers '69 Charger to be unveiled at SEMA

[erlendch]

https://silentdmotorshow.tumblr.com/post/166753175054/the-silent-d-fleet-is-growing-if-youre-at-sema

Hopefully some of you are going to SEMA and able to attend the unveiling event: https://www.facebook.com/events/142641549802953/

Thanks to HPP from this forum. I was asking for recommendation on builders and he suggested Ringbrothers 

[JR]

I'm excited for this, it's going to be awesome. The Ring Brothers are amazing.

[Kern Dog]

I always liked the trapeze guys and the elephant show. Pretty cool stuff.

[fizz]

Is that a green car?

[VegasCharger]

I always liked the trapeze guys and the elephant show. Pretty cool stuff.

[moparstuart]

I always liked the trapeze guys and the elephant show. Pretty cool stuff.

dont forget the Clowns 

[Mytur Binsdirti]

Hmmmm, a purposely vague picture of a green '69 Charger with no wipers and a JC Whitney mirror....what is there to get excited about?   

[Lennard]

I think they stole that side mirror off a 70s Cadillac. 

[Kern Dog]

HEY !! Vegas and Stuart got the joke! Alright !!!

[JR]

In case anyone isn't familiar with the Ring Brother's work, here are some of their other builds.








 
These guys are out of Wisconsin, and are know for their phenomenal quality, and numerous one off parts they create in house for every build.

I'm excited to see their take on a classic Charger.

[marshallfry01]

   Not a fan.

[bakerhillpins]

That DeTomaso Pantera is awesome! The Mustang/Camaro are nice cars as well but not a fan of that Chevelle at all.

[Mytur Binsdirti]

They look Foose-ified. I'll pass.

[tan top]

They look Foose-ified. I'll pass.

  Not a fan.

agreed what they said     

still lot of time & work gone in to building those but  not for me

[VegasCharger]

HEY !! Vegas and Stuart got the joke! Alright !!!

In case anyone isn't familiar with the Ring Brother's work, here are some of their other builds.

These guys are out of Wisconsin, and are know for their phenomenal quality, and numerous one off parts they create in house for every build.

[alfaitalia]

You guys!...what are you like? Anything vaguely modded..or with wheels over 15 inches....out comes the hate. You are so going to not like my car! Lol!
The Pantera is a work of art ..would love that in my garage. I don't think you should do the vomit thing...they might not be to your taste (or mine in the case of the Chevelle) but there is no denying the skill of the creation or the art that had resulted from that skill. I don't like Country music (in fact I hate it) but I would never say that it's crap or vomit inducing and the creators of the music obviously have skills I never will and Country music is loved by millions (of mostly Americans!...lol). All those cars are great creations....just not to everyone's taste. It would be a pretty boring world if we all had the same taste and liked the same stuff.

[mike69440]

Ring Brothers do nice car, least people with very deep pockets think so.
I currently drive a Mustang 03 Cobra, but of the group, the Mustang Retro Mod is the bottom of the my list.
Now this is the true car to worship:
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?topic=110212.0
69 is my favorite, but regardless.

[Mytur Binsdirti]

  You are so going to not like my car! Lol!

Thanks for the warning. Just in case I miss the reveal, I give you this in advance...

[marshallfry01]

  You are so going to not like my car! Lol!

Thanks for the warning. Just in case I miss the reveal, I give you this in advance...

I agree with Mr. Turbin on this one.

[JR]

Aaaaaannnnnndddd, bam.

This thread is a reminder why I haven't been to a Mopar only show since 2005. 

I'd happily take the 69 in discussion. It's going to be awesome.

Unless chalk marks and points ignition is your thing.

[ht4spd307]

It must not  rain in their  part of the woods

[Kern Dog]

Hey guys...there is enough room and respect in the world to allow for more than ONE style of "restoration/Resto-mod".
I appreciate the fanatical spirit needed to restore a car to 100% OEM correctness, but that has not been as interesting to me as a strong running, reliable driver.  I never got into cars to please others, I did it for myself. I like to drive my cars without worry of decreasing its value...Value, that doesn't mean much to me either. I like the car, I love the styling, the sounds, the feel of it all. If I had huge money, sure, I'd own a trailer queen but I'd also own several bad ass drivers as well.
Alfa: I'm sure that your spirit is strong enough to do what YOU want without worrying what anyone else thinks. Personally, I respect a man that is confident enough to do his own thing. The guys that first ran 16", then 17" wheels while everyone else was content with Rallyes and 15s, The ones that built clone/tribute cars , etc.

[alfaitalia]

I bet no one on here ever did a factory correct resto.....much as they would like to think they have. Cars in the 60s and 70s were terribly built....both in the USA and other places (and before you say the UK was as bad as anywhere ....thanks to the lack of investment, government ownership and the unions striking every five minutes!).
How many of the "factory spec Day One restos" have paint runs all over the place (especially inside panel, in trunk, in door jams) how many have terrible panel gaps, paint so dry that its rough enough to sharpen things on (mainly in hidden areas). Trims fitted in slightly different places one side of the car to the other. Seals with different finishing points one side to the other, paint twice as thick one side of the rear axle to the other....etc etc etc. My untouched but rusty 69 had all those things.....if your factory resto does not...THEN ITS NOT FACTORY CORRECT! You are building what SHOULD have left the factory....not what did.
I could never afford to do a Day one resto so full respect to those that have the time and money to do it.....finding all that date correct NOS must be a pain and getting more impossible by the day. But your cars are not correct unless you find a mint survivor .....so since my car is never going to be original.....why not make it wildly different....im building it for me after all! I will admit to loving the original shape...so I wont be changing any body panels (just slightly rolled fender edges that you cant see without looking under)...so that should please some of you!!!....oh and a big hole in the hood!!

There have always been cars built as art.....just to show what is possible.....long may it continue. I'm amazed some Ring cars are drivable with the wheels being so close to the fenders!

[fizz]

A lot of the most critical guys on here would NEVER dare post their cars on here. Always been that way. A guy with a Pacer picken about somebodies choice of lug nuts on a car that the owner spends all their time and money on. I don't even think some of them have a charger. Or it is a rusted out base model sitting outside that will never get worked on.

[Mytur Binsdirti]

A lot of the most critical guys on here would NEVER dare post their cars on here. Always been that way.

Not true with this guy right here. Of course, I'm not like the others.   

[kokxville]

 

A lot of the most critical guys on here would NEVER dare post their cars on here. Always been that way.

Not true with this guy right here. Of course, I'm not like the others.   

[VegasCharger]

A lot of the most critical guys on here would NEVER dare post their cars on here.

No Pacer here.

Here is my beater.

[darbgnik]

I for one love the Pantera. Let's be honest, that's probably how they would have made it look these days.

Not too sure about the others, but I've seen worse for sure....


And when it comes to factory original, that's not really for me either. I could care less about what a guy at a car show thinks of my car, it'll never be there. My car has fuel injection in it's future, and maybe even a Silversport A41, you know, a 4L60E by another name(still not sure how I feel about that one)..... The only reason my car will resemble a stocker is because that's the look I like. Sure 17 inch rolling stock will drive better, but I love the look of 15 inch steelies, so that's what she's got. This car is a fun cruiser. I will never attempt to make a  sports car out of it, as it never was one, plus I already have a sports car. Looking to a 47 year old relic with performance visions seems a little silly to me. Fast in a straight line is probably all she'll ever be, and hopefully stop with no drama more than 3 times in a row.

I've got no hate for people who modernize their cars, and I only prefer they look stock, because that's what I like, not what I feel it has to be.

[Mopar Nut]

A lot of the most critical guys on here would NEVER dare post their cars on here.

No Pacer here.

Here is my beater.

Good looking, nice color too.

[JB400]

They did a Javelin powered by a Hellcat as well.

http://fcauthority.com/2017/10/ringbrothers-to-debut-hellcat-powered-amc-javelin-at-2017-sema-show/

[gtx6970]

Ive just barely heard of them. I think Ive seen pics of the Pantera before( no idea where though )  

Although Im not really into much mods of that magnitude. I can certainly appreciate the effort they require thats for sure.
Although Ive slowly backed  away from the date coded valve stem style cars and lately begun to admire more into clean simple , nice drivers. Even some with modern power trains and convenience options are starting to tickle my fancy.

Ive begun the research process of looking for my next driver. First and for-most it has to be a reliable driver. Look good, drive good ,  sound good and no squeaks or rattles . Preferably with ac blowing cold on my face( if not Vintage Air  will get a call from me ) . And most of all , pretty close to if not DONE and ready to drive when I sign the ck over.

This next one will be hand picked  to ck off all my boxes if I can . My wife's opinion matters just as much as mine.
Its Probably going to be a 66 or 67 Plymouth B body. Ive never had one, but have driven several and these cars are comfortable,  look good and are super easy to see out of . And still reasonably priced. Especially compared to anything 68 or newer .

[Kern Dog]

Hey, My 70 Charger is easy to see out of compared to the Wife's 2015 Challenger. That car has huge blind spots!

[VegasCharger]

I went down to the Las Vegas strip today to meet up with friends in from out of town. And let me tell you I got caught in the SEMA traffic. What a freakin' madhouse. I didn't see that coming.

I just don't get why that show is so big. Everyone oohing and ahhing over it. Too rich for my blood as I would be outta place. Plus I don't have a connection to get in. And quite frankly I wouldn't want one, too much drama for my liking.

[Fred]

Hey, My 70 Charger is easy to see out of compared to the Wife's 2015 Challenger. That car has huge blind spots!

Don't all modern cars these days?  

But I've got to say my 1970 Cuda is equally as bad.

[Kern Dog]

I had a 73 Challenger years ago. It was no pleasure to back up or to merge into traffic.  The Charger seems to have a bigger C pillar but still is easier to drive.

[Fred]

Exactly. I have no problem with the Charger only the Cuda. I need a co pilot/navigator with me in that........another pair of eyes.  
Having the steering on the left plus driving left makes it a little tricky in traffic.

[JR]

I just saw the video of this car, it's beautiful! I love it!

Im hoping the owner puts some official pics here soon. The quality of the build appears to be phenomenal, as one would expect from the Ring Brothers.

[Baldwinvette77]

I just saw the video of this car, it's beautiful! I love it!

Im hoping the owner puts some official pics here soon. The quality of the build appears to be phenomenal, as one would expect from the Ring Brothers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCYF5IeryJc

is this it?

[69bronzeT5]

I just saw the video of this car, it's beautiful! I love it!

Im hoping the owner puts some official pics here soon. The quality of the build appears to be phenomenal, as one would expect from the Ring Brothers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCYF5IeryJc

is this it?

If that is it, I REALLY like that.

[Kern Dog]

This is what it takes to get people to like the big wheels? They have to be steel with a hubcap?
Those wheels are easily 20" or larger. I have heard the purists bitch about the big wheel trend for 15 years or more. All this time, a guy could have silenced them by doing it this way ?

[JB400]

It didn't make me desire them.  Looks out of proportion.   Hubcaps are too big and bulky.

[Baldwinvette77]

This is what it takes to get people to like the big wheels? They have to be steel with a hubcap?
Those wheels are easily 20" or larger. I have heard the purists bitch about the big wheel trend for 15 years or more. All this time, a guy could have silenced them by doing it this way ?

cokertire offers oversized steel wheels that accept smaller hubcaps, i was thinking of going that route with my lx 68 car   i dont like the offset on the front of the ringbrothers charger, but the back looks ok

[JR]

Yup, I'm pretty sure that's it.

It looks like alot of care was taken to minimize offense to the Mopar purists, (good thinking considering all the smack talk earlier in this thread before we even saw the car ), but I LOVE it.

I've wanted to see these guys build a Charger forever. And they delivered.

I am suprised they didn't use HRE wheels like they usually do, (I would have preferred those if it were me) but overall, it's great.

Also, this maybe the best restomod Charger interior I've ever seen.

[erlendch]

Those are 19' wheels front and rear. 345 wide tire in the back. Custom made by HRE.

I just posted a video in seperate thread.

[VegasCharger]

No way!!! Horrible!!! Shortening the rear quarters, moving the front wheels forward, their stupid RB brand name emblems instead of R/T emblems, the hideous oversized wheels and frisbee sized hub caps.

Puke city!!! Another one destroyed. Ring Bros. please stay away from MoPaR and stick to the millions of Mustangs and Camaros that are out there.



The only good part is that it wasn't a 68 that got destroyed. 

[Lennard]

I'll just say that it's not my cup of tea. Specifically the filled in rear valance corner seams, huge wheels and the green color.
But it's silentD's car, so if he's happy with it...that's all that matters.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

I kinda like it.  Not "over the top" at all in my opinion & they kept it classy.  I like the trick dog dish caps with the Fratzog thumb screw holding them on.  Nice job

[alfaitalia]

No way!!! Horrible!!! Shortening the rear quarters, moving the front wheels forward, their stupid RB brand name emblems instead of R/T emblems, the hideous oversized wheels and frisbee sized hub caps.

Puke city!!! Another one destroyed. Ring Bros. please stay away from MoPaR and stick to the millions of Mustangs and Camaros that are out there.



The only good part is that it wasn't a 68 that got destroyed. 

Come on man..that's another guys pride and joy. It's hardly "destroyed" compared to lots of what's out there. Would you rather see it sat down the side of some guys house with a tarp over it, slowly decomposing because it's going to be restored up factory spec "one day". Because that is the real fate of a lot of Chargers. It's saved, hopefully will be driven a lot and is still clearly a Charger -unlike a lots of custom house efforts that change the lines too much. Is not 100% my cup of Darjeeling either but each to there own. You won't like mine as some others won't...but I will be pissed of if someone said it makes them want to puke!

[darbgnik]

This is what it takes to get people to like the big wheels? They have to be steel with a hubcap?
Those wheels are easily 20" or larger. I have heard the purists bitch about the big wheel trend for 15 years or more. All this time, a guy could have silenced them by doing it this way ?

Lol, I don't like "big wheels" because they're form over function. But I'm obviously not talking about going up to 17" for better handling or tire selection, or even going up to 18" to clear big brakes. Those are easily identifiable as legitimate performance upgrades. But putting 20" boat anchors with rubber band tires over 11" rotors is not a performance upgrade. It's fashion, and makes it handle worse. Sure it takes away side to side wander, but it adds noise, vibration, and harshness, and increases unsprung weight. The exact opposite of performance. And looking through that glass, looks silly. But the fashion trend even creeps into the performance realm. I had a Gallardo with 19" wheels front and back. The back was fine, but the front tire was a rubber band that had limited tire choices and had less than stellar handling characteristics. The real annoying part was the fact that an 18" front wheel from an R8 would clear the 8 piston calipers...... no reason to have a 19" front wheel except to have a 19" front wheel. 

I decided to go with 15" steelies because I love the look, and have no performance dreams about the Charger. That being admitted, if I actually wanted mine to handle, there would be a set of  17" wheels on the car, possible a 17/18 combo. But again I digress of the thought of trying to make a sports car out of a 50 year old marshmallow. Make it work for the most part like a modern car? Sure. Take on even a 10 year old Corvette on a back road? I'm not interested in that much frustration. 

[Mike DC]

Make it work for the most part like a modern car? Sure. Take on even a 10 year old Corvette on a back road? I'm not interested in that much frustration

The pro-touring world has demonstrated that you can make a 50yo car compete with a modern Corvette.  

But they do it by basically turning the old car into a modern Corvette under the skin.   Aluminum LS motor, 6spd tranny, C5 suspension, multi-piston calipers, rack steering, 18" wheels, etc.  

[darbgnik]

Make it work for the most part like a modern car? Sure. Take on even a 10 year old Corvette on a back road? I'm not interested in that much frustration

The pro-touring world has demonstrated that you can make a 50yo car compete with a modern Corvette.  

But they do it by basically turning the old car into a modern Corvette under the skin.   Aluminum LS motor, 6spd tranny, C5 suspension, multi-piston calipers, rack steering, 18" wheels, etc.  

Hahaha. Yup, but it would be way cheaper and easier to just buy the old Corvette.

[Ponch ®]

Make it work for the most part like a modern car? Sure. Take on even a 10 year old Corvette on a back road? I'm not interested in that much frustration

The pro-touring world has demonstrated that you can make a 50yo car compete with a modern Corvette.  

But they do it by basically turning the old car into a modern Corvette under the skin.   Aluminum LS motor, 6spd tranny, C5 suspension, multi-piston calipers, rack steering, 18" wheels, etc.  

Hahaha. Yup, but it would be way cheaper and easier to just buy the old Corvette.

Typical shop line: "We wanted to make something incredibly unique and spared no expense in custom parts to ensure we got it right. I mean, just the custom unobtanium lug nuts we hired SpaceX to design and build were $35K.
The LS motor? Oh, we chose it because theyre cheap and plentiful".