My Future "Birdible" Is Here!

[Lighthorseman]

Here's a shot of my 1970 Satellite convertible coming off the trailer.  As you can see, I have a bit of work to do, but I have high hopes to eventually turn this into a lemon twist yellow convertible "Superbird".

Original California car, 43,000 miles.  383 column auto.  Bench seat, black top and interior.  Air, power steering, brakes, top and windows.

[Patronus]

I'd GTX the hell out of that thing... A 'bird...not so much

[BigBlockSam]

  yea! that's a hell of a nice car.  those 70 convertibles are hard to find . specially with power everything . looks like the body is in good shape too.
i dig those conv. superbirds . they look good . good luck with it and keep the pics coming 

[tan top]

nice !! don't think i would be doing anything to that car other than to keeping it stock   

but good luck with the build dude what ever you decide  & post loads of pictures & stuff   

[BigBlockSam]

don't think i would be doing anything to that car other than to keeping it stock   yesnod Twocents

Why? it's only a satellite . i can see if it was a real roadrunner conv. i birdie replica is worth a lot more then a satellite conv or a roadrunner replica and a lot cooler too. 

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don't think i would be doing anything to that car other than to keeping it stock   yesnod Twocents

Why? it's only a satellite . i can see if it was a real roadrunner conv. i birdie replica is worth a lot more then a satellite conv or a roadrunner replica and a lot cooler too.  

yeah i see what your saying BBS    not sure on how many were built but can't be that  many left like that ,    
birdable  yeah       not as if your hacking it up 

[BigBlockSam]

not sure on how many were built but can't be that  many left like that ,  Twocents

there's not a lot of them out there and not in that condition but that's not original . looks like a rr clone from here. there was a time i was looking for one . to make a birdie  conv clone . i found two in 3 months and they were in crappy condition too .

now, i want a real bird . 

[tan top]

not sure on how many were built but can't be that  many left like that ,  Twocents

there's not a lot of them out there and not in that condition but that's not original . looks like a rr clone from here. there was a time i was looking for one . to make a birdie  conv clone . i found two in 3 months and they were in crappy condition too .

now, i want a real bird . 

yes your right , never even noticed  the black tape stripe on the hood  ,

[Lighthorseman]

Quoted:

"It's only a Satellite...",  " It looks like a RR clone from here...",  " You're right - never noticed the black tape stripe on the hood...", " It's not as if you're hacking it up..."

Yes, you're right - It IS only a Satellite.  Had this been a real Road Runner, I doubt I'd be doing ANYTHING but keeping it stock!  Of course, had it been a real Road Runner, I would have had to have paid 30 grand MORE for it.  The guy I got it from was selling it for a friend who has his home foreclosed upon, and was liquidating toys to save the house.  He told me that the fellow who was "restoring" it was the one who originally bought it, and he had factory ordered the hood, RR taillight bezels and dual exhaust.

Me?  I don't really care.  It's going to take a few years to turn it into a SuperBird, so I'm going to drive it for a few summers looking (mostly) like a convertible Road Runner.  All the parts that come off will be carefully stored, in case this thing ever skyrockets in value, which I doubt will happen. 

Besides - this car is my automotive "Holy Grail", so I don't see me selling it...ever.   

[LeeBoy]

I'd GTX the hell out of that thing... A 'bird...not so much

I like the GTX look much better than a convertible superbird, but hey it's your're car do it the way you like it

[nascarxx29]

Great starter car good find. Either 70 GTX ragtop or Superbird ragtop.We started off with a 318 orig FM3 satellite conv
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,54758.msg609450/topicseen.html#msg609450

[Dave Kanofsky]

a '70 Sattelite convertible is more rare than a '70 Road Runner convertible!

[RallyeMike]

It wouldnt be my plan to do that to it either, but the next owner can always convert it back. Good luck with your project.

[Lighthorseman]

I plan to keep this one until I die, so I'm not worried about the next owner!  

[BigBlockSam]

a '70 Sattelite convertible is more rare than a '70 Road Runner convertible!

very true but not as desirable 

[hotrod98]

I plan to keep this one until I die, so I'm not worried about the next owner!  

I said the exact same thing when I converted my 69 RT SE triple black Charger into a Daytona clone.
I miss that car. 

[moparstuart]

  the birdible with tow mater

[THE CHARGER PUNK]

God id kill for a 68 charger like that

[TX9H6E4CUDA]

a '70 Sattelite convertible is more rare than a '70 Road Runner convertible!

very true but not as desirable  

Yeah and screwing a nose cone and a wing on a convert is just going hoist its desirability

[dodgeboy67]

i say go for it , since it is yours and all. should be realatively easy to change back if you ever change your mind.

[BigBlockSam]

you can't compare a custom birdie conv to a rr or gtx clone . apple's and oranges . that's a special ride 

[66chargerkid]

You have no idea how different it is riding in a convertible superbird vs. rr/gtx convertible. Yes the rr/gtx convertible is cool and recognized by people, but drive a convertibird around you have ppl swerving at you on the highway taking pictures and you are recognized everywhere. Plus its just plain awesome LOL.
Personally wouldn't mind having either one, its just a preference of the owner and budget lol

[Lighthorseman]

Had a chance to get the grille and front bumper put on, as well as doing a little wiring, and general tidying...the sun washed out the picture a bit though.

[Budnicks]

Good luck with your 70 Superbird Convertible clone project or Satellite either way you go, Just do what makes you happy, not everyone will agree with it, but it's yours to decide how you want to build it... It's a Mopar so it's good in my book.

[Lighthorseman]

The next step...I found a used fibreglass nose, headlight buckets, pivot brackets, spoiler, valence and latch tray.  I had not intended to start acquiring parts THIS quickly, but a decent deal came up so I jumped on it.

Here are a couple of pictures...

[Lighthorseman]

I declined the fibreglass Z-braces and Superbird hood, as I'd like to get a metal pair of braces, and use the Roadrunner bulge hood.  Still lots to go...headlight doors, braces, fenders, hood, etc., etc., etc.

...But it's a START.  

[moparstuart]

 nice score

[BigBlockSam]

  never pass up a deal 

[maxwellwedge]

a '70 Sattelite convertible is more rare than a '70 Road Runner convertible!

Yes - By a mile....

70 Sat Convert.   383  2BBL Auto  - Qty: 46

70 Sat Convert.   383  4BBL Auto  - Qty: 17

70 RR Convert.   383  4BBL Auto  - Qty: 429 !!

[moparstuart]

a '70 Sattelite convertible is more rare than a '70 Road Runner convertible!

Yes - By a mile....

70 Sat Convert.   383  2BBL Auto  - Qty: 46

70 Sat Convert.   383  4BBL Auto  - Qty: 17

70 RR Convert.   383  4BBL Auto  - Qty: 429 !!

what about 318 and 6 cyl cars  
 so which one is my 383 car ?  2 or 4 bbl ??   and why do i have a roof molding LOL

[nascarxx29]

E63 4BL

[maxwellwedge]

Looks like E61 2BBL  --  46 made.

[hotrod98]

I declined the fibreglass Z-braces and Superbird hood, as I'd like to get a metal pair of braces, and use the Roadrunner bulge hood.  Still lots to go...headlight doors, braces, fenders, hood, etc., etc., etc.

...But it's a START.  

A roadrunner hood is much wider than a coronet/bird hood and requires major alterations to work. It would be much easier to graft the bulge onto a bird hood. My air grabber hood on my bird was a major project. It's an original roadrunner air grabber hood that was narrowed and stiffened to fit the coronet fenders. Of course the previous owner did all of the work, thank god. 

[moparstuart]

Looks like E61 2BBL  --  46 made.

 thank u   ,  it still has a 2 bbl on it , plus two more of them to keep it from being lonely  

[Dave Kanofsky]

Look out!  I think Ed is "borrowing" something from yours!

[moparstuart]

Look out!  I think Ed is "borrowing" something from yours!

he was replacing a clip on the choke 

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