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Started by ______, February 17, 2012, 02:57:23 PM

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______

February 17, 2012, 02:57:23 PM
Ran across this on facebook. Blew my mind.  :brickwall:

1969 Charger R/T  440/727
2006 Mega Cab - Triple turbo Cummins - 1079hp/2XXX tq

TruckDriver

#1
February 17, 2012, 03:21:53 PM
I love that car. It belongs to long time forum member Sunroof Superbird. It was pretty much a rust bucket when he did it if I remember right. So at the time it was no loss. I personally work with a guy that owns a 1970 Charger 4x4, that was also on it's way to the junk yard, when he saved it, and made it a 4x4 in the '80's. Look at it this way, at least the guy gave the car a second life instead of crushing it.
PETE

My Dad taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" :P

______

#2
February 17, 2012, 03:55:26 PM
Im all about classic muscle given a second chance. I guess the style isnt my cup o tea. To each his own I suppose.
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2006 Mega Cab - Triple turbo Cummins - 1079hp/2XXX tq

kab69440

#3
February 17, 2012, 07:15:36 PM
I think it's hilarious! Sunroofsuperbird is right near the top of my "damn, I gotta meet that guy" list.
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404NOTFOUND

#4
February 17, 2012, 07:24:57 PM
I count it as a loss because it was still fixed up and saved but is no longer a Charger.
My 1969 Charger. RIP......Rest in pieces.

TruckDriver

#5
February 17, 2012, 08:32:42 PM
Quote from: kab69440 on February 17, 2012, 07:15:36 PM
I think it's hilarious! Sunroofsuperbird is right near the top of my "damn, I gotta meet that guy" list.

:iagree: :2thumbs:
PETE

My Dad taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" :P

Indygenerallee

#6
February 17, 2012, 08:41:16 PM
Stacks? really? Oh well to each their own!  :cheers:
Sold my Charger unfortunately....never got it finished.

xpbprox

#7
February 17, 2012, 08:42:51 PM
Damn that's bad ass! 4bt?

Daytona R/T SE

#8
February 17, 2012, 08:51:11 PM
I love that car!

I'd drive the wheels off it!

68 Bullitt Charger

#9
February 17, 2012, 08:55:27 PM
IMO I would never do that to ANY classic car unless the car was a basket case. Either way it was creative.
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#10
February 17, 2012, 09:29:51 PM
Quote from: TruckDriver on February 17, 2012, 08:32:42 PM
Quote from: kab69440 on February 17, 2012, 07:15:36 PM
I think it's hilarious! Sunroofsuperbird is right near the top of my "damn, I gotta meet that guy" list.

:iagree: :2thumbs:

My Dad and I tipped a few beers with him and Andy74 (who tipped a lot of beers) at Carlisle one Saturday night about six years ago. He was Driving his Vista Cruiser/Chally wagon that year. The year before he had his GL 4x4 at the show. Great guy, a ton of stories. Has so many projects he couldn't remember all of them. He's had some health issues the past few years.
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redmist

#11
February 17, 2012, 09:42:27 PM
Looks terrible with those Mall Terrains on it. get some real tires, and start thrashin!!
JUNKTRAVELER: all I've seen in this thread is a bunch of bullies and 3 guys that actually give a crap.

charger01

#12
February 17, 2012, 10:05:09 PM
Quote from: ______ on February 17, 2012, 02:57:23 PM
Ran across this on facebook. Blew my mind.  :brickwall:



What a shame.. :'( :shruggy: Was a perfectly good 69 charger and then he goes and forgets to put the flag on top. :icon_smile_big:

tracpack440

#13
February 17, 2012, 10:32:25 PM
I found these pics i think on ebay a couple of years ago




1969 Charger  R/T SE 4 spd dana

Fred

#14
February 18, 2012, 12:33:23 AM
YUK!!  :Twocents:


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Kern Dog

#15
February 18, 2012, 02:23:39 AM
The time taken to build this "creature" would have better spent on keeping the car the way Ma Mopar built it.

chargermike

#16
February 18, 2012, 07:52:37 AM
all i want is the rear window louver. would kill for it . other than that it makes a perfect gl. if your gonna make a gl. then this is what it should look llike. a true redneck country car. let rosco try to catch that. its ugly but its the best general car ever.

kamkuda

#17
February 18, 2012, 09:58:50 AM
It doesnt look like the rear louvers fit well.
In the 80's these cars aren't what they are valued at today.

Dino

#18
February 18, 2012, 02:08:36 PM
Quote from: chargermike on February 18, 2012, 07:52:37 AM
all i want is the rear window louver. would kill for it . other than that it makes a perfect gl. if your gonna make a gl. then this is what it should look llike. a true redneck country car. let rosco try to catch that. its ugly but its the best general car ever.

I recall a dukes ep where they actually did something like that to the ole general, albeit not as over the top as the ones posted here.
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

jaak

#19
February 18, 2012, 04:53:48 PM
He also has a Challenger station wagon, that's cool. I don't see nothing wrong with taking a rust bucket and doing something creative with it. That's what hot rodding is all about.

Jason

TheGhost

#20
February 18, 2012, 05:10:16 PM
It's a real R/T car, too... :stirthepot:
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  Especially if they have access to the internet.

nvrbdn

#21
February 18, 2012, 07:31:48 PM
what happened to the signature name of the poster? its gone :shruggy:
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Mike DC

#22
February 18, 2012, 11:08:37 PM
It may come as a shock to some of you guys, but not every customized car in existence was built recently.

nvrbdn

#23
February 18, 2012, 11:33:34 PM
that rear louver looks like it came off a mustang way too square.
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tracpack440

#24
February 19, 2012, 03:31:39 AM
Love it or hate it. I found a couple more pics.



1969 Charger  R/T SE 4 spd dana

rave_12000

#25
February 19, 2012, 09:46:50 AM
why, because it is freakin' awesome...here is a pic of a 70 i used to have.

charger01

#26
February 19, 2012, 12:38:26 PM
Quote from: tracpack440 on February 19, 2012, 03:31:39 AM
Love it or hate it. I found a couple more pics.





That third pic looks like a gm car and powerplant???? :-\

Ghoste

#27
February 19, 2012, 12:50:31 PM
Haven't seen the 1st gen one before.  Is that the same guy?

Indygenerallee

#28
February 19, 2012, 03:15:13 PM
Charger01 your exactly right its a Chevy truck.
Sold my Charger unfortunately....never got it finished.

nvrbdn

#29
February 19, 2012, 04:23:17 PM
that 1st gen makes a mean lookin mud truck. :2thumbs:
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50 Dodge Pilot House

tracpack440

#30
February 19, 2012, 08:19:05 PM
I found the pics on a yahoo search.  The pic with the chevy engine was with the group of pics i found with the charger 4x4 pics. Now after looking at them closer the engine bay pic is not of the charger. It looks like a silverado truck. I was up late last night didnt realize it until now . The fire wall and wiper mounts are different from a charger .  The pic of the first gen i found on a internet search.
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TheGhost

#31
February 19, 2012, 08:49:09 PM
1rst Gen monster truck is just plain cool.
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  Especially if they have access to the internet.

UH60L

#32
February 19, 2012, 10:11:43 PM
Way back in the mid '80s I saw a second gen charger all up on a 4x4 frame, east side of Salem Oregon along Cordon road, and If I recall, it was for sale when I saw it.

Only saw it sitting there once, and then it was gone. 

As I recall the whole monster truck thing was just kicking into full gear, Big Foot was still all the rage.  I'm guessing that was what inspired the conversion.

Perhaps it is one of those pictured, or someone here knows where it is.

472 R/T SE

#33
February 19, 2012, 11:43:28 PM
If it's by a busy intersection, it's an excellent source of advertisement.

Now all it needs is a drop hitch,  :stirthepot:

TruckDriver

#34
February 20, 2012, 01:34:54 PM
Quote from: UH60L on February 19, 2012, 10:11:43 PM
Way back in the mid '80s I saw a second gen charger all up on a 4x4 frame, east side of Salem Oregon along Cordon road, and If I recall, it was for sale when I saw it.

Only saw it sitting there once, and then it was gone.  

As I recall the whole monster truck thing was just kicking into full gear, Big Foot was still all the rage.  I'm guessing that was what inspired the conversion.

Perhaps it is one of those pictured, or someone here knows where it is.

Your right about that. I remember my friend bought a 4x4 '68 GTO on a old Jeep Comanche chassie with a AMC 327 in it. But I also remember seeing 4x4 '60's & '70s Mustang's, along with Monte Carlo's, Camaro's, you name it. Someone even did the 4x4 to a AMC Pacer, lol.
PETE

My Dad taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" :P

Troy

#35
February 20, 2012, 02:05:25 PM
You can just about set a watch by new threads complaining about one of his cars. :D

Troy
Sarcasm detector, that's a real good invention.

262chargers

#36
February 20, 2012, 02:27:21 PM
I had this 66 that has been on a 4X4 Dodge chassis for years... It's in Iowa now.

1974dodgecharger

#37
February 20, 2012, 10:55:39 PM
its pretty comical, but cool at the same time.

Kern Dog

#38
February 21, 2012, 04:09:32 AM
That engine shot looks more like a Camaro or Malibu to me.

Cooter

#39
February 21, 2012, 07:43:41 AM
Quote from: Troy on February 20, 2012, 02:05:25 PM
You can just about set a watch by new threads complaining about one of his cars. :D

Troy


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wingcar

#40
February 21, 2012, 10:39:59 AM
The only good thing about building one of these is that you would never have any General Lee "jump damage" since you would just drive over everything!
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nvrbdn

#41
February 21, 2012, 11:59:17 AM
now ya got something. a dukes monster truck dodge charger. they could do a fiberglass body just like the monster mutt and he would really fly and keep on going....yeeeeee hawwwww  :2thumbs:
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