The story of how I found my Hemi , 4speed Super bird by Bob Kropp

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[Black Charger]

Cool stories like these are the reason I joined this site. Keep them coming!

Also, is it just me or does that turquoise look killer on that bird? I think that would be a cool and unique color choice for someone building a resto mod or clone bird.

[tan top]

more awesome back in the day pictures ! thanks for posting 

[nascarxx29]

That was probaly the same superbird .com Bob that had the green 68 charger convertible

[moparstuart]

That was probaly the same superbird .com Bob that had the green 68 charger convertible

  but he told me he loves convertibles and currently owns a fury convertible

[472 R/T SE]

That was probaly the same superbird .com Bob that had the green 68 charger convertible

Prolly, that vert Charger was up here @ the Sunbust shows for several years.

I'm surprised Dan (8WHEELER) hasn't stopped by.  He & Bob go way back IIRC.

[A383Wing]

i saw your car was a puzzle for sale on bobs site

Yes...we had puzzles made...of 4 wing cars, two Daytona's & two 'Birds....all local cars

That was probaly the same superbird .com Bob that had the green 68 charger convertible

Yes, that '68 was the original prototype from what I remember..he sold it a while back

     but he told me he loves convertibles and currently owns a fury convertible

Yes...he still has that one....I think it's all painted one color now

Prolly, that vert Charger was up here @ the Sunbust shows for several years.

Yes...that was the car

[8WHEELER]

   but he told me he loves convertibles and currently owns a fury convertible

Bob still loves his Fury verts, this is the one he was using as a tow vehicle for over
15 years, he has hauled cars to Vegas and back from North of Seattle. It is now painted
B5 Blue to match the bird. After the new paint job, he retired it as a tow rig.


My Charger was actually on this trailer once, coming back from the paint shop in 99. What
engine would you think this car should have for this work? yep, its a 318 with 360 heads and
727 trans, gets better mileage than most any tow rig around, But steap long hills were not real
speedy  

He is great guy, and a great friend.

This was the ACME location in 2000. Woodinville Wa.

Dan

[8WHEELER]

I have shifted Bobs bird, but withought the use of my legs, that's the best I could do 

Bob and I have gone to more car shows together than I can count, one thing he really
likes, is to let the kids either lean in the car, or sit in the front seat and let them honk
the BEEP BEEP horn, the kids love it to  the car gets a hell of a lot of attention as you
can probably imagine, great guy.

About 5yrs ago Bob took the Hemi out, painted the engine bay and a few other area's
The correct B5 blue. Then he put the new rebuilt Hemi in. Let me tell you, I had that
engine in my mini van with the heads off, god all mighty are those Hemi's heavy, I thought
the poor van was not going to make it up his steep drive way   

I have not taken any good pics of Bobs Bird since the repaint, but I have a few more
before the new B5 repaint, I have never seen another Hemi 4sp Superbird 

Dan

[SBBob]

Hi.  I Just want to "THANK YOU" Stuart for getting in contact with me.  Posting is new to me so I will learn and give it a try.  It is just great seen old friends and old pictures of the Superbird.  Again thanks for the GREAT MEMORIES.  Yo, SBBob

[A383Wing]

Yo Bob...It's Bryan here...

[nascarxx29]

So did the Exner or was it Richard Sias 68 charger convertible get restored

[SBBob]

Not to my knowledge yet.  The gentleman I sold the car to was getting ready to do some work on it when his dad took ill.  I have not heard from him in about a year.  I should give him a jingle and see what is new.

[moparstuart]

Hi.  I Just want to "THANK YOU" Stuart for getting in contact with me.  Posting is new to me so I will learn and give it a try.  It is just great seen old friends and old pictures of the Superbird.  Again thanks for the GREAT MEMORIES.  Yo, SBBob

thank you bob for the great story and for joining us 

[FastbackJon]

It's nice when these cars are driven and not trailered. Good job keeping another one on the road Bob! Cool writeup too. I've seen the car and talked to you a few years ago but didn't know it went in for a restoration recently.

[nascarxx29]

http://rides.popularhotrodding.com/ride/1186255/superbirdbob/1970/plymouth/superbird/photos/5.html

[TheAutoArchaeologist]

That's really cool to see.  I am surprised to know that so many people actually use their birds and daytonas.  JoAnna has taken her Daytona on a few Power Tours, Scott uses his bird and goes everywhere you crazy guys.  Just crazy.