73 Bad Bee in paint W/pics

41husk · May 18, 2007, 11:20:47 AM

I am real happy with how this came out!!!

41husk · May 18, 2007, 11:22:12 AM

another

ds440 · May 18, 2007, 11:24:39 AM

Looks familiar.

Looks awesome! Congrats - I hope you spend the summer enjoying it!

Nacho-RT74 · May 18, 2007, 11:37:57 AM

GREEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAT CAAAAR
just need the front spoiler IMHO

Charger1973 · May 18, 2007, 11:41:41 AM

That is looking awesome man. The hood really makes the car.

70charger_boy · May 18, 2007, 11:43:37 AM

Holy mother mary of Mopar, batman. I had no idea a 3rd gen could look that good!!!!!!!!!1

Nacho-RT74 · May 18, 2007, 11:49:33 AM

just giving a litgtle bit the right stretching... was some out of proportions

Troy · May 18, 2007, 11:54:27 AM

Wow! That looks great!

I think you've finished two-and-a-half cars since I started on mine...

Troy

Charger-Bodie · May 18, 2007, 12:08:34 PM

is it really painted or is that another rendering by ds440.........just kiddin it looks great!!

TUFCAT · May 18, 2007, 12:16:04 PM

Great look for a 73!

41husk · May 18, 2007, 12:37:44 PM

Quote from: ds440 on May 18, 2007, 11:24:39 AM
Looks familiar.

Looks awesome! Congrats - I hope you spend the summer enjoying it!

Thanks, your photoshop work really helped with the stripe decision, It looks just like your photo shop pic. Thanks Again Allen

41husk · May 18, 2007, 12:42:51 PM

Troy, you remember this one from Monster Mopar? it was white wavy and rusted. I did it because I couldn't sell it for 9k and that swhat I had in it. Now it's not for Sale

plum500 · May 18, 2007, 12:57:01 PM

Awesome! Definitely a great way to do up a '73!! Congrats.

jasonfromIKILLYA · May 18, 2007, 01:36:29 PM

looks nice, except it looks like that spoiler is way to close to the back window.... maybe just the angle

The70RT · May 18, 2007, 01:42:33 PM

WOW! Looks like you got the rumble bee decal......looks unique. Whats up with your top. Did you not redo the vinyl top?

bordin34 · May 18, 2007, 02:15:49 PM

Thats the best looking modified 73/74 I have ever seen. Good Job
I think he didn't put the trim on the vinyl yet.

Nacho-RT74 · May 18, 2007, 02:32:48 PM

Quote from: jasonfromIKILLYA on May 18, 2007, 01:36:29 PM
looks nice, except it looks like that spoiler is way to close to the back window.... maybe just the angle

Is on that way... down the deck lid you get the right location allmost imposible to fail

Daytona R/T SE · May 18, 2007, 04:57:12 PM

Damn ! That looks GOOD ! I can't believe it's the same car !

T16 · May 18, 2007, 05:08:09 PM

Awesome

General_01 · May 18, 2007, 05:09:23 PM

The car looks very cool!!! Nice job.

Troy · May 18, 2007, 05:12:06 PM

Quote from: 41husk on May 18, 2007, 12:42:51 PM
Troy, you remember this one from Monster Mopar? it was white wavy and rusted. I did it because I couldn't sell it for 9k and that swhat I had in it. Now it's not for Sale

Yep, I remember. It's a completely different car now!

Troy

1968 Charger B5 · May 18, 2007, 05:47:14 PM

Looks good except for one thing. the stripe. I don;t think the stripe looks good whatsoever. but thats my two cents. I dont just say everyhting looks good to please someone like everyone else seems to do. so my opinion - the stripe stinks, the rest of the car looks good.

Charger1973 · May 18, 2007, 05:49:03 PM

Quote from: Troy on May 18, 2007, 05:12:06 PM
Quote from: 41husk on May 18, 2007, 12:42:51 PM
Troy, you remember this one from Monster Mopar? it was white wavy and rusted. I did it because I couldn't sell it for 9k and that swhat I had in it. Now it's not for Sale
Yep, I remember. It's a completely different car now!

Troy

Got any before pics? These are the first pics I have seen of it.

moparguy01 · May 18, 2007, 05:58:36 PM

Quote from: 41husk on May 18, 2007, 12:42:51 PM
Troy, you remember this one from Monster Mopar? it was white wavy and rusted. I did it because I couldn't sell it for 9k and that swhat I had in it. Now it's not for Sale

oh I bet you'd sell it. :icon_smile_big:just not for any reasonable price. haha

looks sharp. I'd think about a front spoiler though, i think it would accent the color kinda how that grille does.

Lostsheep · May 18, 2007, 06:27:09 PM

Looks great......love that color!!!

TruckDriver · May 18, 2007, 06:34:08 PM

WOW

I like it

General_01 · May 18, 2007, 08:20:06 PM

Quote from: 1968 Charger B5 on May 18, 2007, 05:47:14 PM
Looks good except for one thing. the stripe. I don;t think the stripe looks good whatsoever. but thats my two cents. I dont just say everyhting looks good to please someone like everyone else seems to do. so my opinion - the stripe stinks, the rest of the car looks good.

So everyone else on this thread thinks his car looks crappy, but is just being nice? Is this your opinion of everyone? Think before you type. I don't mind that you don't like the stripe. Everyone has different tastes. I mind that you are saying that those of us that like it are not being truthful.

70charger_boy · May 18, 2007, 08:32:18 PM

The stripe looks great, car looks great and believe me if it looked like crap I would be the first person to say so...

I wonder if you could put some hideaway headlights on it...That would rock!!

pettyfan43 · May 18, 2007, 08:51:50 PM

That is too cool. looks almost like it could have been a factory built car. NICE!

Lowprofile · May 18, 2007, 10:04:25 PM

Wow! That color looks great on a 3rd gen! I love the stripe!

Great job on the car bro! Enjoy!

mikesbbody · May 18, 2007, 10:31:47 PM

that looks so good! but like matt i was hoping to see "before" pics as well. good job!

41husk · May 19, 2007, 11:37:38 PM

Thanks guys! I knew some people would like it and some would not, I do, and that all that counts. I wen't through a lot of thought on the stripe. I actually bought the 68 bees for the rear quarter before I decided to go with the rumble bee. Natcho sent me the specs for the 73 stripe, and I even taped off strobes like the RR. Ultimatly, I got help on the photo shop thread. 440 drew it up as it is now and that was how I liked it. I would love to have both hideaways and RT tail, but I like the flat black with a 73 grill looks good. I tried to build it like they would have in the 7-s if they built a bee and it was the most fun. As far the wing I put it in the same spot on the deck lid as the 71 bee. I did not replace the vynil top. The vynil is in verry good shape but I have not cleaned it up yet. I am trying to find a good set of trim for the top. Over all, I am very happy with it. I hope a majority of Charger people like it, I am sure some won't but ultimatly, I do and thats all that matters. Thanks Allen

Silver R/T · May 20, 2007, 12:26:39 AM

nice color, really looks clean

Icelandcharger · May 20, 2007, 06:42:54 PM

this car looks grade it vould be nice too see more pictures

41husk · May 21, 2007, 07:14:21 AM

I will try to get some more up as I finish assembly. ANything particular you would like to see?

old man · May 21, 2007, 07:54:27 AM

Very nice, hope to see in person in the future. Are you bringing to Columbia on Father's Day the 17th of June for show? Hope to see you there. Gary

Brock Samson · May 21, 2007, 08:51:53 AM

i like it but have some suggestinons..

move the bee in the grill to the right a few inches...

if you keep the bee on the front quarter move it towards the back an inch or so,.. as to my eye it looks too close to the wheel lip...
and there are two bees in front and two on the side too... you get my drift..

different wheels,.. dog dishes or the rally style or the classic A-12s with cromed lugs...

I'd like to see the intewrior and back of the car too...

I like it alot though...

41husk · May 27, 2007, 07:11:08 PM

I am amazed. This car gets more attention than my 68. I drove it around Friday and a little Saturday between rain showers and it got a lot of attention. I wish I could find the couple pieces of broken vynil top trim to complete the exterior.

LargerCharger383 · May 27, 2007, 09:11:36 PM

THAT THING LOOKS AWESOME!!!

that's one of my all time favorite mopar colors

RD · May 27, 2007, 11:42:12 PM

looks beautiful allen!!! congratulations!!

68chrgrwife · May 27, 2007, 11:52:51 PM

I might actually get hubby to agree to a third gen. charger thanks to your car...so THANK YOU!!! It is such a great looking car. I would like to see before pics of the car (sorry nosy and want to see what everyone else was talking about).

41husk · May 28, 2007, 02:28:50 PM

Thanks, as far the grill bee, I can't move it, I put it there to hide a chip in the grill. The fender Bee's go there because a chrome script "Super Bee" goes behind it.

Charger_Fan · May 29, 2007, 04:11:44 PM

Man, that looks really good!!

Is that a Cuda Ken paint job?

41husk · May 29, 2007, 06:18:17 PM

no, I have not seen Ken in a very long time, this guy did this after work in his garage n less than 2 months, lots of rusr replacement, and I have been on oceans with less waves. Did it for $1700 plus I bought paint and clear, and I payed him another $100 to paint the stripe. I was so impressed with the finished product I gave him an extra $100 plus a dorm fridge for his garage. I would say the entire job was about $2500.

BMOTOXSTAR · May 29, 2007, 10:29:43 PM

41husk,
That is the same price that my guy is charging me. I wanted him to use single stage paint and he said he would not paint the car with single and insisted I bought Base Clear, I hope he was right & I hope mine turns out as nice as yours, that is really a pridefull ride!

I am going to keep my 73' Rally Charger stock (stock mid stripe kit) except I want to put on my 72' hideaways and a 71'-72' rear bumper & tails.
How did you get that there front bumper to fit so nice. I am retarded and could not understand the other threads about putting a 71-72 bumper on a 73, any detailed help would be appreciated.

71ChallengeHer · May 29, 2007, 10:37:19 PM

The Charger looks great. I really like it.

Hemidog · May 30, 2007, 06:16:19 AM

Sweet green mopar!

41husk · May 30, 2007, 04:19:59 PM

Quote from: BMOTOXSTAR on May 29, 2007, 10:29:43 PM
41husk,
That is the same price that my guy is charging me. I wanted him to use single stage paint and he said he would not paint the car with single and insisted I bought Base Clear, I hope he was right & I hope mine turns out as nice as yours, that is really a pridefull ride!
I am going to keep my 73' Rally Charger stock (stock mid stripe kit) except I want to put on my 72' hideaways and a 71'-72' rear bumper & tails.
How did you get that there front bumper to fit so nice. I am retarded and could not understand the other threads about putting a 71-72 bumper on a 73, any detailed help would be appreciated.

I re drilled the holes in the bumper bracket as far foreward as I could go. Anothe 1/4 inch would have been perfect but I like the look and best of all it allowed me to elimenate the bumper filler.

41husk · June 09, 2007, 11:47:21 AM

Taking her to the first cruize tonight, I am doing some interior cleaning and detailing. Feeling a little guilty leaving the 68 in the garage, Maybe I can get the wife to drive one, the cruize is less than 5 miles from the house.

andy74 · June 09, 2007, 02:27:42 PM

looks great Allen,and thanks again for the heater box stuff-Andy

wjmopar · June 10, 2007, 06:41:33 AM

She's a beauty!!! Love the color - my fav mopar color. Now, get out there and show her off!!!

41husk · June 10, 2007, 06:44:37 PM

Thanks Andy, I hope the box worked good for you. At the Cruize last night at hardy's Restaurant, I usually leave before it ends at 9 pm, but a friend of mine showed up with his GL so we were BS when they called the Managers Choice award, and...... I won. I couldn't believe it. My wife said she would have picked 56 chevy, trader. Today I won my class in a local show in collinsville 72-85 modified. I have to tell you, There was onle a 85 Trans am in my class. My buddy showed up with his 73 cuda survivor, for club we put down SLAM (StLouis Area Mopar) We got a trophy for club participation and we were the only two from slam, I guess no other entries put down club. I have a disc full of before pics but I can't post them, says they are to big.

68chrgrwife · June 10, 2007, 06:46:38 PM

Quote from: 41husk on June 10, 2007, 06:44:37 PM
Thanks Andy, I hope the box worked good for you. At the Cruize last night at hardy's Restaurant, I usually leave before it ends at 9 pm, but a friend of mine showed up with his GL so we were BS when they called the Managers Choice award, and...... I won. I couldn't believe it. My wife said she would have picked 56 chevy, trader. Today I won my class in a local show in collinsville 72-85 modified. I have to tell you, There was onle a 85 Trans am in my class. My buddy showed up with his 73 cuda survivor, for club we put down SLAM (StLouis Area Mopar) We got a trophy for club participation and we were the only two from slam, I guess no other entries put down club. I have a disc full of before pics but I can't post them, says they are to big.

downsize them on photobucket

41husk · June 10, 2007, 06:50:48 PM

downsize them on photobucket

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Is that a web site? how does it work?

68chrgrwife · June 10, 2007, 08:09:44 PM

Quote from: 41husk on June 10, 2007, 06:50:48 PM

downsize them on photobucket
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Is that a web site? how does it work?

go to photobucket.com you can upload your photos to the site and then down size them for the forum.....

Troy · June 11, 2007, 12:27:59 PM

Quote from: 41husk on June 10, 2007, 06:50:48 PM

downsize them on photobucket
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Is that a web site? how does it work?

http://www.photobucket.com/ it's like an online photo album. You upload your pictures there and it will resize them. It will even give you the link to copy and paste so you can post them in the forum. I'm also working on an image resizer add-on for the forum but there's something configured wrong.

Troy

HEMIMAN 94 · June 11, 2007, 11:54:25 PM

nice sweet paint nice color!

41husk · June 12, 2007, 11:23:42 AM

Thanks Troy and charger wife, I will try to get the progress pics up soon.

41husk · October 18, 2007, 07:56:28 AM

I dont know how to move this to the photo shop thread so I am just bumping it to the top. Sorry

BMOTOXSTAR · October 18, 2007, 09:15:24 AM

Did you put the 71' R/T tails on your Charger? If so post a pic please.

chargerman68 · October 18, 2007, 09:45:42 AM

looks great.....

congrads

moparstuart · October 18, 2007, 09:56:06 AM

very nice looking for a 3rd gen

1972Rallye · October 18, 2007, 09:58:43 AM

Quote from: moparstuart on October 18, 2007, 09:56:06 AM
very nice looking for a 3rd gen

OUCH!

41husk · October 18, 2007, 09:58:44 AM

Quote from: BMOTOXSTAR on October 18, 2007, 09:15:24 AM
Did you put the 71' R/T tails on your Charger? If so post a pic please.

Nope, couldnt find a set priced so I could afford them, I,m still trying to get the Challenger vert in paint. I just have the plain old 73 tail lights, but if anyone would like to donate a set of 71 RT or 72 Rallye tail lights, I will gladly install them

chargerkid · October 19, 2007, 10:59:22 AM

donate? I need a donation too.

Any way, I enjoyed looking at your car at Monster Mopar. The best is went your drove away. That car sounded awesome!

41husk · October 19, 2007, 01:21:24 PM

Thanks Charger KId, still waiting for adress to send a check for some Challenger window felts

BMOTOXSTAR · October 19, 2007, 01:28:01 PM

kylem4711 · October 19, 2007, 01:29:35 PM

pretty cool man

CHARGERMAN2007_69 · October 19, 2007, 01:37:51 PM

Hey man this is steve. wats up hey, man nice car. i have a 1971 dodge charger 500 se and im gonna paint it orange with black stripes. ehy do you have a myspace.

Joshua · October 19, 2007, 01:38:17 PM

I'm not a big fan of Charger's after 1970.....but gotta say...that's a really nice one Husk. Good job!!!!
I personally don't like the stripe.....well actually the stripe looks good, just the position of the Bee.....the side marker is in the way of where I think it'd look best, down lower ....but even as is....GREAT car!!!

41husk · October 19, 2007, 01:53:42 PM

Quote from: CHARGERMAN2007_69 on October 19, 2007, 01:37:51 PM
Hey man this is steve. wats up hey, man nice car. i have a 1971 dodge charger 500 se and im gonna paint it orange with black stripes. ehy do you have a myspace.

No, no myspace. my son has one but it's all I can do to turn the computer on

CHARGERMAN2007_69 · October 19, 2007, 08:25:12 PM

Do u have any 71 chargersuperbee emblems for the fenders i dont care wat shape there in, and i need seat covers for front and back, driver side iner hideaway headlight grill, and the front of fender chrome that is longer than the normal stuff, it goes on the front lip of the fender.

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