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Daytona clone trunk hinges-Modified Aspen/Volare

Started by Daytona R/T SE, March 05, 2018, 07:54:13 PM

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Daytona R/T SE



The first picture is an original '69 Charger trunk hinge, along with one from an Aspen or Volare.

The second picture is of my Daytona trunk hinge made from parts of these cut and welded together.

I had to transfer the torsion bar ramp from the Charger hinge onto the modified hinge.

Several years ago when I did this, I had a full sized tracing of a Daytona/C500 trunk hinge that I used as a guide.

I'll be damned if I can find the drawing now.  :brickwall:

I'll also be damned if I can remember exactly where I cut and welded the hinges together. :brickwall:

With the drawing it was obvious where to cut and weld the hinges.

Does anybody have a set of Daytona/C500 hinges not installed in a car that they would be willing to trace ?

I'm sure 70 sublime would appreciate it.  ;)




70 sublime

next project 70 Charger FJ5 green


daytonalo

Or you could save ton of work , I worked hard on making these look and function as orig

Daytona R/T SE

Quote from: daytonalo on March 06, 2018, 07:59:44 AM
Or you could save ton of work , I worked hard on making these look and function as orig

I've got ten bucks and a little time in mine. ;)

odcics2

Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on March 06, 2018, 10:56:34 AM
Quote from: daytonalo on March 06, 2018, 07:59:44 AM
Or you could save ton of work , I worked hard on making these look and function as orig

I've got ten bucks and a little time in mine. ;)

Can't argue with that.   :Twocents:

:cheers:
I've never owned anything but a MoPar. Can you say that?

wingcar

I have a full size template/tracing of the Daytona trunk hinge that a member of the Wing Car Club sent me many years ago if you still need one.  I also have two pairs of standard 69 Charger hinges that I was going to convert.  I figured it was a lot easier just to buy a pair from Daytonalo and be done with it.......Let me know if I can help.......... :icon_smile_big:



1970 Daytona Charger SE "clone" (440/Auto)
1967 Charger (360,6-pak/Auto)
2008 Challenger SRT8 BLK (6.1/Auto) 6050 of 6400

70 sublime

Quote from: wingcar on March 07, 2018, 08:20:06 AM
I have a full size template/tracing of the Daytona trunk hinge that a member of the Wing Car Club sent me many years ago if you still need one.  I also have two pairs of standard 69 Charger hinges that I was going to convert.  I figured it was a lot easier just to buy a pair from Daytonalo and be done with it.......Let me know if I can help.......... :icon_smile_big:





Yes I would like a copy of the full size trunk hinge tracing please  :2thumbs:
Sending you a pm
next project 70 Charger FJ5 green

wingcar

Wow, can't believe the response I received from my offer.   I will mail the template to all those that asked..... hope it makes your build easier.   Going forward should anyone else need a copy, I would be happy to send a copy.... I just ask that you supply the postage.  I never thought that many members would need or want a copy.    Anyway glad I could help
1970 Daytona Charger SE "clone" (440/Auto)
1967 Charger (360,6-pak/Auto)
2008 Challenger SRT8 BLK (6.1/Auto) 6050 of 6400

Daytona R/T SE

I found my (shitty) drawing. :coolgleamA:

Hope these help:



Daytona R/T SE

The topic of Daytona trunk hinges has been mentioned here a few times recently.

I thought I'd bring this thread back from the dead to give a rough idea of how I made mine from a $10 junkyard set of Aspen / Volare trunk hinges.   ;)




odcics2

Thanks for reposting your old thread.

Hey, do the originals you bought from me in November fit better?  :coolgleamA: :cheers:


The key to proper fitment is the first 15" from the hinges...

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,140739.0.html
I've never owned anything but a MoPar. Can you say that?

Daytona R/T SE

Quote from: odcics2 on December 12, 2021, 03:06:57 PM


Thanks for reposting your old thread.


Hey, do the originals you bought from me in November fit better?  :coolgleamA: :cheers:


Yes, I thought bringing this thread back up may be of some help.

I don't know how well my "new" hinges I got from you fit yet.

Those, and a few other parts I've been collecting will be used on my other "future" project.  ;)

odcics2

I've never owned anything but a MoPar. Can you say that?

Daytona R/T SE

Quote from: odcics2 on December 12, 2021, 05:45:15 PM
Future endeavor??
:o


Possibly....

But I have to actually accomplish something on my current long dormant project first.

moparstuart

Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on December 12, 2021, 06:01:24 PM
Quote from: odcics2 on December 12, 2021, 05:45:15 PM
Future endeavor??
:o


Possibly....

But I have to actually accomplish something on my current long dormant project first.
You will be long  Dead     :icon_smile_big:
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

Daytona R/T SE

Quote from: moparstuart on December 13, 2021, 12:20:18 PM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on December 12, 2021, 06:01:24 PM
Quote from: odcics2 on December 12, 2021, 05:45:15 PM
Future endeavor??
:o


Possibly....

But I have to actually accomplish something on my current long dormant project first.
You will be long  Dead     :icon_smile_big:

Thanks, Stuart.

I appreciate your words of encouragement.  ::)

You're always there for me buddy.  ;)


moparstuart

Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on December 13, 2021, 04:54:23 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on December 13, 2021, 12:20:18 PM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on December 12, 2021, 06:01:24 PM
Quote from: odcics2 on December 12, 2021, 05:45:15 PM
Future endeavor??
:o


Possibly....

But I have to actually accomplish something on my current long dormant project first.
You will be long  Dead     :icon_smile_big:

Thanks, Stuart.

I appreciate your words of encouragement.  ::)

You're always there for me buddy.  ;)


Anytime  !!!!
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

MoPaR 312

Did anyone here receive a copy of the template from 'Wingcar'?

I'd love to get a copy as I'm working on a clone currently. Thanks!