window stainless

[BigBlockSam]

they fit well Daytonalo made them for me . old pic

[Charger-Bodie]

Very cool Rene. I cant wait to get mine on. The ones I got from Erik N fit horribly.   Just one more part that I will end up buy twice.

[BigBlockSam]

brickwall Just one more part that I will end up buy twice.

i'm here to help. i've bought two sets of nose to fender gaskets and wasn't happy with either one . i have home made one's in there now . so i feel your pain .

[Charger-Bodie]

These cars are trying at times thats for sure. I love this car,but Im not sure if I would have gone down this road if I would have known just how much I was in for.

[hemi68charger]

Looks good..   

AB

[BigBlockSam]

These cars are trying at times thats for sure. I love this car,but Im not sure if I would have gone down this road if I would have known just how much I was in for.

when people tell me that they want to build a correct wing car . i always tell them , it aint easy. so be ready for a major commitment . that's why you see so many clone projects for sale out there . cause , IT AINT EASY 

[hotrod98]

I think many clones have been and will be for sale simply because their owners didn't take our advice to begin with. It's gotta be disheartening to walk out into the shop and realize that you have a pile of junk sitting around your clone project.
Not to mention those that have tried to make said junk work and then realize that they had not only wasted their money but a great deal of their time as well.
My new motto... "It is what it is."

[Charger-Bodie]

Ive been fortunate enough to find decent stuff to use for my clone....The problem is the junk that was purchased first.....I love buying stuff for my cars,I hate buying it twice because someone doest take enuf pride in the parts they make to satisfy me. 

[xx29440charger]

Now a questions for you clone experts...I am building a daytona clone using my 70 charger....can you tell me the best place/ places to purchase the parts so I don't have to buy them twice.
Thanks Also I like the advice about strapping the frame down so the plug doesnt crack..any other advise would be greatly appreciated!

[Charger-Bodie]

Now a questions for you clone experts...I am building a daytona clone using my 70 charger....can you tell me the best place/ places to purchase the parts so I don't have to buy them twice.
Thanks Also I like the advice about strapping the frame down so the plug doesnt crack..any other advise would be greatly appreciated!

I dont really want to bad mouth anyone,but if I could do it all over again I would buy as much as I possibly could from Dayclona (Mike Goyette) His stuff is made with pride and it shows cause the stuff works and fits . Unlike some of the other stuff I had started out with.

[daytonalo]

 Thank you Rene and I have a few orders as of 10-1-10 , they are 385.00 including shipping to lower 48
Each set is made from 20 gauge mirror stainless and are test fit on w/s area cut from charger ( NO USABILE CHARGER WERE HURT IN THIS PROCESS !) They attach with screws in jamb area and they fit very snug to gasket . I have seen brand X and from what I'm told don't fit well and looks like they were finished with 220 grit !   You can shave if so desired in reflection &I have sold over 100 set worldwide

I also make Trunk hinges , they include c -channel and sell for 250 but need at least 5 pair to break jig out of mothballs

Thank
Larry

[CornDogsCharger]

Hey Larry, I have heard good stuff about your products and plan to eventually purchase everything needed to replicate the Charger 500..... when $$ permits.  On the A-pillar trim, do they not have the two mounting holes on the face like the originals or is that optional? 

Justin
"CornDog"

[UFO]

Only the superbird had the two screws on the exterior.

[hemi68charger]

Only the superbird had the two screws on the exterior.

Correct... Daytonas and C500's are smooth... Superbirds have the "fast-way" to attach.......

AB

[Daytona R/T SE]

Thank you Rene and I have a few orders as of 10-1-10 , they are 385.00 including shipping to lower 48
Each set is made from 20 gauge mirror stainless and are test fit on w/s area cut from charger ( NO USABILE CHARGER WERE HURT IN THIS PROCESS !) They attach with screws in jamb area and they fit very snug to gasket . I have seen brand X and from what I'm told don't fit well and looks like they were finished with 220 grit !   You can shave if so desired in reflection &I have sold over 100 set worldwide

I also make Trunk hinges , they include c -channel and sell for 250 but need at least 5 pair to break jig out of mothballs

Thank
Larry

Larry, I would really like to see some close up pictures of your moldings installed on a completed car.

Specifically the area where the "A" pillar moldings meet the top of the windshield stainless and the junction with the drip rail

stainless.   

[Charger-Bodie]

 I will snap some close ups when Larry sends me mine.

[BigBlockSam]

your welcome Larry, you make good parts . Larry also did my pop up lights on my Daytona .

[Charger-Bodie]

I really cant wait til I get these things on the car!! 

[BigBlockSam]

I really cant wait til I get these things on the car!!  2thumbs

i agree those little finishing touch  make you feel good inside. 

[Charger-Bodie]

I really cant wait til I get these things on the car!!  2thumbs

i agree those little finishing touch  make you feel good inside. 

Thats a fact.

[daytonalo]

rene can you help out by posting close-up pic ?

[daytonalo]

Didn't you buy Erik nelson trim for 500.00 ??

[Charger-Bodie]

Didn't you buy Erik nelson trim for 500.00 ??

Yep. What a learning experience this build has been......

A very wise man once told me "The things you remember the most in life will either cost you money or cause you pain" ....This car has done plenty of both.

[daytonalo]

Can you please post close-up pics of the trim you bought ? we can all compare

[daytonalo]

Daytona RT /SE did you buy a set from Erik Nelson  as well ?

[Charger-Bodie]

Can you please post close-up pics of the trim you bought ? we can all compare

Actually in my efforts of trying to salvage my 500.00 by trimming and so on, I don't think it would be a fair comparison . They look just like wind deflectors when they are in your hands or on the bench. They look terrible when they are (trying to be) on the a pillar.....

[daytonalo]

so you modified them ?

[Charger-Bodie]

so you modified them ?

Lets put it this way.....There was no way they were going to satisfy me the way they were. They fit like the square in the round hole . They still arent going to cut. Which is why Im having you make some that Im told "fit like a glove"  I do have a question though. do you still need to do the butyl tape deal where it sets on the W/S gaskey or is that unnessesary sinse they pressue fit at that point?

[BigBlockSam]

i know my car is not finished but i hope these pics will help. i did nothing to these i just bought them and threw them on . after final paint i may file the top a little . i may not :sla

[daytonalo]

I eliminated the tabs on the glass side of trim , the screws on jamb side when tightened will keep my trim snug to gaskit

Rene Can we have a closeup of trim where it meets the other trim ? I cant believe no one else has pics , I have sold many sets here

[Daytona R/T SE]

Daytona RT /SE did you buy a set from Erik Nelson  as well ?

Not only no, but HELL NO !  

After the junk he sold me...

DAMN !  

Next time I want to throw $1000 bucks away and wait seven months for the final rectal insertion, I think I'll just get a really

expensive hooker, get caught in the act, go to jail and wait a few months for my cell mate "Bubba" to fall in love with me...

At least there's a chance "Bubba" might kiss me first...

[daytonalo]

That is too bad . Where are you with your car ?

Larry

[Daytona R/T SE]

That is too bad . Where are you with your car ?

Larry

Dead in the water.

All pumps have failed.

Listing badly to starboard.

The rats have already abandoned ship.

All lifeboats gone...



Now...Where is that self destruct button ?

[daytonalo]

I thought it was in paint shop ?

[Daytona R/T SE]

I thought it was in paint shop ?

Exactly !

[daytonalo]

Can you please post a pic of the trim from Erik nelson that are garbage ?

[Daytona R/T SE]

Can you please post a pic of the trim from Erik nelson that are garbage ?

I didn't buy trim from E.K.   (Thank GOD)

I bought some other garbage from him.

[daytonalo]

must be headlight buckets . I spoke to him years ago and said he doesn't make any parts himself . rather he sold machinery and subs work out and that is where the problem is .

[Daytona R/T SE]

must be headlight buckets . I spoke to him years ago and said he doesn't make any parts himself . rather he sold machinery and subs work out and that is where the problem is .

Hmmm...At the time he said he was just setting up his new shop 

He probably changes the story depending on who he is li....errrr ...oops..."Talking" to at the moment.

I think "subs work out" means he just can't admit to the fact that he couldn't fabricate a decent bird house.

[daytonalo]

maybe one of " Jerry's kids "?

[Daytona R/T SE]

maybe one of " Jerry's kids "?

[daytonalo]

I'm not easily impressed we all know that but I will confess your metal skills are very impressive. I'm going to build a plug for my next car , I hope for a few tips ?

[Daytona R/T SE]

I'm not easily impressed we all know that but I will confess your metal skills are very impressive. I'm going to build a plug for my next car , I hope for a few tips ?

Thank you.

I'll do what I can to help.

[daytonalo]

Thanks !!!

[Troy]

I think "subs work out" means he just can't admit to the fact that he couldn't fabricate a decent bird house.