My Daytona clone project arrived today

[tmaleck]

Thanks again to Joe for helping me move toward my holy grail car.  He was great to deal with and the transport guy did a nice job as well.  Looks like the NOS rear glass and plug made it Ok.  I'll start unpacking this weekend and figure out what's next.  My first question is the decklid.  Is it a Daytona only piece?
Tim

[chargervert]

That looks like a Superbird nosecone. Cool project,I got two of them in the works myself.

[RallyeMike]

My first question is the decklid.  Is it a Daytona only piece?

The same deckled is used on the Daytona and 1969 Charger 500. Its a regular 69 Charger lid that has been shortened.

Looks like you have some work ahead of you!

[birdsandbees]

Yep, definitely a Bird nose.. 

[odcics2]

Maybe he can make a Supercharger clone.

[DAY CLONA]

Maybe he can make a Supercharger clone.

The Supercharger still used a Daytona nosecone (customized) the SB nose cone is to "large" to hang on the Daytona sheet metal

[DAY CLONA]

 My first question is the decklid.  Is it a Daytona only piece?
Tim

You'll need to locate a Daytona/C500 deck lid (good luck $$$$$$$) or use a closeout panel to fabricate a Daytona/C500 lid from a 68-70 stock deck lid (each year deck has it own underside peculiarities), you'll also need Daytona/C500 hinges as well

[wingcar]

Yes, the eagle eyed members are correct, it's a Superbird nose cone.  He already knew he was getting a bird nose and not a Daytona.  I am sure he would be open to trading and or buying a Daytona nose.  He also got an nos Daytona deck lid.  Yes it's a project....but it is rust free for the most part...so it's a great starting point for a clone.........,.

[djcarguy]

     Finaly some pix,Thanks .what the bird nose is 2 "wider,an maybe more curve on sides of nose  

[djcarguy]

    So what plans are you going for .  just build for fun an driving ?  or long boring total rebuild,years in pieces,mega dollar parts an paint then it sets in a garage to look at ?   so any plan coming to you,see  other post for parts an set up info.


        Me I would check out engine ,trans ,an rear. rebuild brakes an fuel systems.clean interior an install seats . is back window still in it,an trunk lid?

   hang fenders an nose with any lites  just so its legal and have it running by May and have a summer of fun driving it. then maybe do proper nose an lites.an someday down the line do the back window ?  your car now so just asking,,about forgot think maybe new tires?? 

[tmaleck]

    So what plans are you going for .  just build for fun an driving ?  or long boring total rebuild,years in pieces,mega dollar parts an paint then it sets in a garage to look at ?   so any plan coming to you,see  other post for parts an set up info.


        Me I would check out engine ,trans ,an rear. rebuild brakes an fuel systems.clean interior an install seats . is back window still in it,an trunk lid?

   hang fenders an nose with any lites  just so its legal and have it running by May and have a summer of fun driving it. then maybe do proper nose an lites.an someday down the line do the back window ?  your car now so just asking,,about forgot think maybe new tires?? 

This is pretty much the plan.  I want to drive it and have some fun.  Then next winter do a decent restoration.  I have a 68 Charger that's been stuck in restoration for 2 years already, don't want another one of those right now .
Tim

[djcarguy]

  any more pix an plans ?/? 

[tmaleck]

Right now we'll get through the holidays.  I emptied the boxes and took inventory, and I'll get a list of needed parts.  The body guy was by last week and says it's a good solid start.  More to follow ...
Tim

[71ChallengerSE]

 My first question is the decklid.  Is it a Daytona only piece?
Tim

You'll need to locate a Daytona/C500 deck lid (good luck $$$$$$$) or use a closeout panel to fabricate a Daytona/C500 lid from a 68-70 stock deck lid (each year deck has it own underside peculiarities), you'll also need Daytona/C500 hinges as well

So its my understanding that the closeout panel is no longer being made at all? I have been looking for one for like 6 years.

[djcarguy]

msg1695324#msg1695324 date=1575659009]
 My first question is the decklid.  Is it a Daytona only piece?
Tim


Start a thread about your project an parts needed ?looks parts for sale----  daytonaR/T SE had nose cone an parts forsale here   DJ

So its my understanding that the closeout panel is no longer being made at all? I have been looking for one for like 6 years.

[70 sublime]

So have you made any new head way on your project ?

[djcarguy]

     whats happening with this WING project     

[tmaleck]

I am trying to finish my 68 Charger resto but facing issues with the shop.  Once that is done I'll move onto the wing project.  I have a young  helper at my bike shop wanting to help, so I hope to have it in at least 'Roadkill condition' this fall.  Once we make progress I'll share some info here.