2 Superbirds from the woods in South Carolina

[jonw29]

Ok Mike thank you.
Jon Wood

[gymratt30]

or one's wife...........

I agree with  hemigeno's and Troy comments... Now as for asking How Much a Supermodel weighs....... My wife was Just Picked up by a fitness clothing Company  for Modeling their New Line for 2015/16 year...... I CONSIDER HER A SUPERMODEL, and to answer the Supermodel weight question.... She's 108lbs  in Competition  , 122lbs offseason. lol

I know Mike minds his p's and q's.........   
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yes I do Troy ....lol

[ACUDANUT]

Okay, so umm, what did these two cars cost you to get redone ?

That's like asking a supermodel how much she weighs.

or one's wife...........

Never hurts to ask. 
I wish I had that kind of money laying around. 
I admire your determination getting these cars back on the road. 

[nascarxx29]

Mike this guys superbird from Sumpter SC http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,110320.msg1353924.html#msg1353924

[gymratt30]

Okay, so umm, what did these two cars cost you to get redone ?

That's like asking a supermodel how much she weighs.

or one's wife...........

Never hurts to ask. 
I wish I had that kind of money laying around. 
I admire your determination getting these cars back on the road. 

Belive me I Didn't HAVE that kind of money laying around. You must understand ..I'm a pretty simple 8-5 hard working man.
75-80% of the restoration cost came from my son and I buying fixing and selling old cars....all done as a side hobby on the weekends and late nights out in my shop...just to pay these rest charges I bet we have bought at least 10-15; muscle cars ,got them back to driver quality and sold them for a small profit...THAT small profit was then handed to the restoration shop to keep working on our cars....then look for the next muscle car..ive sold roadrunners , cudas, chevelles and many more.....it's been a long road on getting these 2 cars done , but we see light at the end of the tunnel.  We're ready to enjoy the fruits of our labor....lol
Just didn't want the board members think it was as ea.!sy as stroking a check for 100 plus for restoration charges. Cause it wasn't that easy....lol

[gymratt30]

Mike this guys superbird from Sumpter SC http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,110320.msg1353924.html#msg1353924

Wow that is cool. What I really get a kick out of is the fact of the matter being that is the Exact dealership is the one my father took me to and I got my first glimpse of a Superbird. (And hooked for life)....and on top of that I do remember seeing a orange bird .
It probably was THE SAME CAR...if so I sat on that card wing at 6 years old and It was the car that made a lifelong desire to own one.....Really enjoyed reading it...Thanks much for posting it! Wow!

[held1823]

if anyone thinks mike pulled off the restorations overnight, look at the before/after shots of his son....

[gymratt30]

updates, some may be a little older...dont know if posted here or not.

[gymratt30]

more

[gymratt30]

nice driveline stand!

[gymratt30]

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[gymratt30]

nose/ wing  painted now

[gymratt30]

wing

[gymratt30]

Mark Called me Friday, to ask this question....
"Mike I Know That Creative Industries,, shot the noses and wings / scoops at their plant. And Alot of times the color didnt match...so you want me to replicate the Slightly off match color of white for your car?"


.(ive already gave Him my answer) but Id like opinions from you guys.

I said, "no shoot it all the same color.....no it may not be OE correct, BUT i figured Id get tired of explaining the color difference at cars shows"...lol

[hemi68charger]

Mark Called me Friday, to ask this question....
"Mike I Know That Creative Industries,, shot the noses and wings / scoops at their plant. And Alot of times the color didnt match...so you want me to replicate the Slightly off match color of white for your car?"


.(ive already gave Him my answer) but Id like opinions from you guys.

I said, "no shoot it all the same color.....no it may not be OE correct, BUT i figured Id get tired of explaining the color difference at cars shows"...lol

Yes, I would have done the same...... The shade was pretty close if I recall...... Good of him to inquire.....

nice driveline stand!

I agree !!!

[gymratt30]

Got some update Pics from Mark Today, Engine, and tranny were put in today!.Looks Better that I ever imagined.

[gymratt30]

..OTHER PICS MARK SENT

[gymratt30]

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[nvrbdn]

awesome work going on there. you have to be thrilled.

[gymratt30]

Beyond thrilled!
This story started back in Jan 2007 and finally ....we see it coming to a close on the restoration end of it.
Will then be time to enjoy.

[hemi68charger]

..OTHER PICS MARK SENT

[Mopar Nut]

  

[jonw29]

Getting close now.It wont be long.GREAT JOB!!!!

[gymratt30]

TODAY'S UPDATE: top is on , headliner is in, wheels and tires are on.
I choose to put a set of radial tires on it to make the 2800 mile trip home, Once it gets here I have a new set of Polyglass repos to go on it.
I remember driving on Bias Ply ... not a bundle of joy for 2800 miles,,