Best of Show's Aero Dodges together

[pettybird]

The boss is out of town and we were instructed to take a sold car out of the showroom.  I picked what went where 




















Here's one for the 500 fans and one for the Daytona fans--

[BMOTOXSTAR]

Petty Bird,
  I did not know you work there. Best Of Show is  down the street from me.
That is a long drive to work for you, I believe you line in Manoway or something?
PS
Does your Pal still have the brown 3rd gen?

[tan top]

  ...................

[moparstuart]

very cool thanks for the pictures

[hemi68charger]

Awesome pics Doug !!!!!  Al, don't look !!!!!

[Ghoste]

Nice display but I'd fire that guy working on the Daytona, it looks like he barely moved the entire time you were taking those pics. 

[C500]

Wow, what a great place to work. I like the showroom set-up too. Thanks for pix

[moparstuart]

Nice display but I'd fire that guy working on the Daytona, it looks like he barely moved the entire time you were taking those pics. 

not much personallity either

[69_500]

Nice pics Doug. Any chance to get a copy of them from ya in high resolution? You know me I'm a sucker for any pictures. 

[pettybird]

first, that dummy makes me look productive, so I'm in no hurry to fire him. 

when i'm here late at night, though, they still give me the willies.  we have a pair of 'em and the other one is creepy...


I live in Brooklyn, which is a 37 mile hike from here.  I know people drive further, but I'm a slacker and don't like the drive   have you been here yet?  we have 65+ cars on display--



Danny go to my flckr account http://flickr.com/photos/pettybird.  click on one of the pics, then click "all sizes" in the mini toolbar on top.  you can select "original size" on top of THAT picture (no, there's no easier way to do it) and right click/save. 

ALL of my pics work that way there--my albums are all public folders, and I have LOTS of pictures (more than 4000) there.



We've done some nice upgrades to the 500 since it's been here.  we put new console top plates, a restored woodgrain wheel, new sill plates, new inside door handles, a new shift knob and new upper pads in the interior, and a new ballast resistor, new radiator cap and a couple other things under the hood.  I also refinished the radiator top tank and painted the front side in a glossier black to dress it up.  we've kept everything we've taken off, too, in case the next guy really wants a worn out shift ball or dinged sill panels...



now what's really killing me is that we're re shooting the pics of the Daytona next week, and the construction on the road out front is so bad I couldn't sneak the car out for a round-the-block trip without losing my job! 


and yes it'd almost be worth it.  don't think the thought hadn't crossed my mind 

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

I live in Brooklyn, which is a 37 mile hike from here. 

NY?  What part?

Cool pics.  Thanks for posting!

[Ghoste]

first, that dummy makes me look productive, so I'm in no hurry to fire him. 

when i'm here late at night, though, they still give me the willies.  we have a pair of 'em and the other one is creepy...

I hear ya.  There used to be a Harry Truman dummy out at RM and it was kind of unnerving until someone put a turban on him (then he just looked too silly to creep you out).  I don't know whatever happened to him?

[nascarxx29]

Nice pictures .

[69_500]

Thanks for the link Doug. I've though of doing an account on there to post some picture, but not sure who else would wanna see 900 pictures of the same car. Is there really other people out there like me and Gene?

[Ghoste]

You're kidding, right?  (I mean the part about wondering if there are others like you)

[69_500]

Not really, there has to be at least 1 more out there somewhere doesn't there? I mean with 7,000,000,000 people on earth there has to be more than just 2 right? And what are the odds of us both liking Daytona's.


Hey doug, so where did you park the Superbird now? And from the one picture it looks like the Charger 500 emblems in the grille are more towards the center than over towards the headlight, could be the angle of the picture though. hard to count the little squares from the side.

[hemigeno]

Thanks for the link Doug. I've though of doing an account on there to post some picture, but not sure who else would wanna see 900 pictures of the same car. Is there really other people out there like me and Gene?

While we certainly didn't invent the "photohound" concept, I think you've elevated things a notch or two with your photo documentation efforts.      I just bring a toy camera along for getting into the places yours won't fit.


Nice pics, Doug!!  What's a little road tar on a HemiDaytona - you guys coulda had that car detailed clean in no time flat.  It's a little harder to replace all that tire tread you'd burn off 

[nascarxx29]

Thats was formely John Ketts orange daytona that was restored by Daves totally auto

[pettybird]

in order...


Brooklyn Ohio--it's a surprisingly common name.  yes, you're kidding, but about half the states have a Brooklyn. 


if we bought the dummy a turban i'd wear it.


even if you were the only two (and you're not) it's what, $30 for off site, internet accessible backup?  think of the headaches you could have avoided with your crash if they were copied elsewhere!  obviously an archive like that is worth sharing for the information alone!  I have at least 2000 more pictures that aren't on the site--i need to get on the ball.


look at our site www.bestofshowautomotive.com and see if it looks crooked in the head on shots.  I don't look closely enough at 500's to tell where emblems should be, but a little voice told me they were too centered, as well.


thanks on the pics.  maybe I could just shave down the front tires to match


yes that is the car.  I need to install the jacks (we didn't get them with the car) the taillight bezels (we rechromed a mint set for it,) the inner door handles which are horrifically pitted for some reason, install sail panel "charger" emblems and replace the door lock buttons with black ones.  Amazing the dumb things you need to do to a high dollar resto car, isn't it?


I started it this afternoon.  it's the first time it's come to life since I started here in march.  It sounds awesome with the resonators on there. 

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

in order...


Brooklyn Ohio--it's a surprisingly common name.  yes, you're kidding, but about half the states have a Brooklyn. 

Yeah but there's only one REAL Brooklyn and its in NY

[nascarxx29]

I knew it was John Ketts old daytona and know of its prior owners history .I sent him the zerox copies Ed Ryan paperwork dealer invoice and warranty papers.someone I had been in contact with who had the originals.And thats how I got a copy.Your right doesnt matter how much you spend there is always needed details to be done over after a resto.But if you can imagine this car with the roof off it .As it was replaced due to retro added custom sunroof.The interior had been lightly modified to .But how the roof script charger emblems were left off.You can always expect the jacks to be missing . 

[Jerry C500]

Thanks Doug, It took awhile to load the pictures but it was well worth the wait. Great cars and the display is really cool !!! Jerry

[nascarxx29]

[nascarxx29]

[hemi68charger]

I spy a '70 Charger hood on that Daytona..... 

I remember seeing that car in a national mopar magazine... It's a cream-buff of a car let alone a Daytona.......

Troy

[als500]

Awesome pics Doug !!!!!  Al, don't look !!!!!


Man, that hurts.

[hemi68charger]

Awesome pics Doug !!!!!  Al, don't look !!!!!


Man, that hurts.

It'll be ok.... You know you're replying within the quote marks?........ If you're ever in Houston and need a 4-speed fix, come on over and take Dana out for a spin........

[73TXRallye440]

amazing. I thought it was a model at first.

[Dave Kanofsky]

Great shots Doug.

Now if you don't pull the springs off of the headlight doors I may just have to come do it myself!

[pettybird]

Great shots Doug.

Now if you don't pull the springs off of the headlight doors I may just have to come do it myself!

I know!  I know!  it's on the list...

what's the best way to do it?  I'm a little nervous about damaging the car with the spring.  do you simply unbolt the bracket?

[pettybird]

oh and we just bought another V2 440 Daytona at Mecum--the former black cherry car is back again!

[hemi68charger]

oh and we just bought another V2 440 Daytona at Mecum--the former black cherry car is back again!

Bookmark Daytonas wrapped around a C500........

[Aero426]

oh and we just bought another V2 440 Daytona at Mecum--the former black cherry car is back again!

That car must have frequent flier miles by now.

[hemi68charger]

oh and we just bought another V2 440 Daytona at Mecum--the former black cherry car is back again!

Any of these?

http://www.mecumauction.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=KC1207-62145

http://www.mecumauction.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=CH1008-72339

[Dave Kanofsky]

Great shots Doug.

Now if you don't pull the springs off of the headlight doors I may just have to come do it myself!

I know! I know! it's on the list...

what's the best way to do it? I'm a little nervous about damaging the car with the spring. do you simply unbolt the bracket?

Honestly I don't remember - it's been a few years.  But do be careful as there is a good amount of energy stored in the spring, you don't want to give the nose an "outie".

[hemi68charger]

Great shots Doug.

Now if you don't pull the springs off of the headlight doors I may just have to come do it myself!

I know! I know! it's on the list...

what's the best way to do it? I'm a little nervous about damaging the car with the spring. do you simply unbolt the bracket?

Honestly I don't remember - it's been a few years.  But do be careful as there is a good amount of energy stored in the spring, you don't want to give the nose an "outie".

May the Force be with you Doug........

[GeneralLeeTESH]

Does best of show have a web page ?

[hemi68charger]

Does best of show have a web page ?

www.bestofshowautomotive.com

[pettybird]

www.bestofshowautomotive.com


if you hate the writeups blame 'em on me 



the car we bought is the one doing the burnout in the pictures. 

and Doug no kidding on the miles--when you're back for a second stint anywhere it's wild.

[nascarxx29]

Heres when Happy days auto had the Black Cherry  EV2 daytona
http://www.happycarz.com/pics_and_descp.php?id=346

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http://www.happycarz.com/pics_and_descp.php?id=346


The Happy Days Daytona was the black cherry car that Donna Schill owned in Milwaukee.   She bought it from Florida arounf 1979 and did the custom work.   She sold it in the mid 80's to Indiana.  From there it wound up at Happy Days.    Don't know where it is now, but it's not Dave's car.



My boss owned it for a while, and selling the car was the catalyst for opening Best of Show...  I'm not sure where it is now. 

that car was V2 and not R4 anyway .

[moparstuart]

nice blue jack

[pettybird]

a correct one's in there now, and the lead has been removed from the nose-to-fender area. 

[GeneralLeeTESH]

Look at the white carpet the Daytona is parked over ! Man if I parked my Charger in our living room-my wife'd kill me !!!   

[70Sbird]

Great shots Doug.

Now if you don't pull the springs off of the headlight doors I may just have to come do it myself!

I know!  I know!  it's on the list...

what's the best way to do it?  I'm a little nervous about damaging the car with the spring.  do you simply unbolt the bracket?

Doug,
I just unbolted the bracket and released as much tension as possible, then slid the spring off the shaft with some bent needle nose pliers.
Just be careful not to just "pop" the spring off, dent the nose from the inside and then let the headlight bucket slam down!
Good luck with that!
he hardest part is getting access to the bracket and bolt!
just like most of these "little" projects, be patient and you'll have no problems.

Scott

[pettybird]

patient?  what does that mean?


the COOL thing about the Daytona for this little job is that there are big holes in the bottom of the nose to stick your hands into AND a big slot in the front to see into!

[GeneralLeeTESH]

I am thinking about buying a Mannequin......

[70Sbird]

I am thinking about buying a Mannequin......

I'm thinking about buying an inflatable doll,
Oh wait! wrong forum!

[pettybird]

take either one we have.  the one with the daytona stuns me for a second every time I turn a corner and see it (I'm VERY protective of the wing cars) and the other one is just flat out molester-type creepy.  i'll have to take some more shots.

[69_500]

Maybe you should put some glasses on them, and put a bag of candy on their side. Just to add some effect ya know.

[pettybird]

not aero, but still very, very cool cars.  it's a heck of a picture, too!

the pink one is a true FM3 car, #'s match auto car, the B3 car has a gator grain top (V1G) and a B5 interior, T/A block with the correct 4 speed transmission. 


a couple shots where some parts are more blurred than others--i would have loved to do better but that's where the cars were parked!

[Ghoste]

They sure are clean, you have good detailers.

[pettybird]

so Donna's Daytona is all that and a box of donuts.  it's the car I want more than any other we've had in, past or present.

original drivetrain, original sheetmetal and it drives PERFECTLY.  starts immediately, brakes are perfect, steering is one-finger smooth and the car takes bumps like they're not there.  I had it out for a VERY short ride last night and I just wanted to take it home.  the B5 'bird we have drives just as well but it's had quarters and it doesn't have its original motor. 

We'll have it posted for sale next Thursday, and it gets photographed this weekend/Monday.  I'll post pics when we have them. 

[Aero426]

Here's an engine shot of Donna's car from 1980.

[moparstuart]

 

[pettybird]

keep munchin'--we picked up another one, too...



donna's car is probably in its "final resting place" for the winter between a '42 Plymouth business coupe and a shitty hot rod.  at least I was the one who put it there--the boss had me do it personally 

[hemi68charger]

keep munchin'--we picked up another one, too...



donna's car is probably in its "final resting place" for the winter between a '42 Plymouth business coupe and a shitty hot rod.  at least I was the one who put it there--the boss had me do it personally 

Unfortunately, I know exactly which one it is............... It's the one I've been trailing for 2+ years............  Drum roll everyone who's been watching my saga........... I'll let Doug announce it.. 
Troy

[moparstuart]

     dougy break us troy's bad news , and pictures !!!! 


   troy do we need to put the hit out on dougs boss  , JUST JOKING    sorry for your bad luck troy , keep at it you will get one

[autodynamics]

in order...


Brooklyn Ohio--it's a surprisingly common name.  yes, you're kidding, but about half the states have a Brooklyn. 

Yeah but there's only one REAL Brooklyn and its in NY

the armpit of new york

[pettybird]

pics to come--it's at our shop.

it's an R6/black bucket 440 4 speed console car--i'm very excited to have four wings here! 

[hemi68charger]

   dougy break us troy's bad news , and pictures !!!! 


   troy do we need to put the hit out on dougs boss  , JUST JOKING    sorry for your bad luck troy , keep at it you will get one

Well, that was just one of two possible Daytonas........... But it doesn't mean a thing if I can't sell the '68..
No hard feelings towards Doug's boss.. He was able to jump and I wasn't........ Simple..........

[moparstuart]

   dougy break us troy's bad news , and pictures !!!! 


   troy do we need to put the hit out on dougs boss  , JUST JOKING    sorry for your bad luck troy , keep at it you will get one

Well, that was just one of two possible Daytonas........... But it doesn't mean a thing if I can't sell the '68..
No hard feelings towards Doug's boss.. He was able to jump and I wasn't........ Simple..........

wow 4 gear car too , bummer

[69_500]

Sorry to hear about that Troy.

It is good news for Doug's boss though to have 4 wing cars there, and even better news that 3 of the 4 are Daytona's. Usually its the other way around when someone has multiple wing cars.