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71 Charger Convertible?

Started by 71 b-body charger, May 09, 2012, 03:29:20 PM

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71 b-body charger

May 09, 2012, 03:29:20 PM
Alright i dont know if im posting this in the right area, but i screwed up on taking the bad roof off my 71 charger to the point where I was told its un-fixable and i got thinking is there a way to turn one of these older cars into a convertible?? I know they didnt come stock but ive already put money into the car and its not gonna be a parts matching car, so is it possible to buy a kit??
1972 Charger SE

TheGhost

#1
May 09, 2012, 03:32:26 PM
I've seen a few 2nd Gen convertibles, but never a third Gen.  I doubt there is a kit, either.  If you want to do this, you'll need to fabricate alot of the parts needed.
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  Especially if they have access to the internet.

kab69440

#2
May 09, 2012, 04:15:57 PM
There's no such thing as unfixable. It may not be worth fixing, but it certainly can be fixed. Doing a convertible is going to mean fabbing a new package tray and dutchman. You will want a set of sub connectors and torque boxes if you're going to drive roofless. Honestly it's probably going to be easier to put a replacement skin back on. How close to Central Ohio are you? I've always wanted to see a 3gen droptop!
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moparstuart

#3
May 09, 2012, 04:41:46 PM
cut it off and make it a roadster , fair weather only but they look great I have seen a couple pictured on the site here.
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

moparstuart

#4
May 09, 2012, 04:47:04 PM
 :popcrn:
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

moparstuart

#5
May 09, 2012, 04:47:23 PM
 :popcrn:
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

Indygenerallee

#6
May 09, 2012, 04:47:31 PM
Im with Stuart I have seen a few on here.
Sold my Charger unfortunately....never got it finished.

mauve66

#7
May 09, 2012, 07:26:47 PM
fair weather only hell, put indoor/outdoor carpet on the floor and boat seats in and really freak people out going down the road in the rain :2thumbs:
Robert-Las Vegas, NV

NEEDS:
body work
paint - mauve and black
powder coat wheels - mauve and black
total wiring
PW
PDLKS
Tint
trim
engine - 520/540, eddy heads, 6pak
alignment

41husk

#8
May 10, 2012, 07:51:42 AM
 :scratchchin: That would have people scratchin there heads :2thumbs:
1969 Dodge Charger 500 440/727
1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1970 Plymouth Duster FM3
1974 Dodge Dart /6/904
1983 Plymouth Scamp GT 2.2 Auto
1950 Dodge Pilot house pick up

Nacho-RT74

#10
May 10, 2012, 10:17:01 AM
for a Charger conv version, I think looks way better a 3rd gen than a 2nd gen... and maybe even better a 4th gen.
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AirborneSilva

#11
May 10, 2012, 01:38:32 PM
Quote from: Nacho-RT74 on May 10, 2012, 10:17:01 AM
for a Charger conv version, I think looks way better a 3rd gen than a 2nd gen... and maybe even better a 4th gen.

I agree, third Gen looks way better  :yesnod:

A383Wing

#12
May 10, 2012, 06:50:22 PM
 :popcrn:

71green go

#13
May 10, 2012, 07:09:16 PM
Quote from: A383Wing on May 10, 2012, 06:50:22 PM
:popcrn:

LOVE that.......man makes me wanna cut the roof off my R/T

ACUDANUT

#14
May 10, 2012, 09:16:57 PM
I would rather see a 3rd gen with T-Tops.

mauve66

#15
May 12, 2012, 06:07:27 PM
while not really a charger convertible i think it would of looked better putting the real taillight in it, hard to do but looking better

i saw it in person in colubia mo back in the late 90's

http://wwnboa.org/67ccc.htm
Robert-Las Vegas, NV

NEEDS:
body work
paint - mauve and black
powder coat wheels - mauve and black
total wiring
PW
PDLKS
Tint
trim
engine - 520/540, eddy heads, 6pak
alignment

Bob

#16
May 12, 2012, 07:25:13 PM
Quote from: A383Wing on May 10, 2012, 06:50:22 PM
:popcrn:

While I love the concept it looks like a 442.

A383Wing

#17
May 12, 2012, 07:44:44 PM
Quote from: Bob on May 12, 2012, 07:25:13 PM
Quote from: A383Wing on May 10, 2012, 06:50:22 PM
:popcrn:

While I love the concept it looks like a 442.

you and I must be looking at different pictures  :shruggy:

jaak

#18
May 12, 2012, 08:02:53 PM
Man a third gen does look good topless.


Jason

surmanajaja

#19
May 13, 2012, 02:49:24 AM
damn 3rd gen looks better without a roof than with it! it reminds me a lof of e-body converts, especially challenger.

Fred

#20
May 13, 2012, 03:05:48 AM
Quote from: surmanajaja on May 13, 2012, 02:49:24 AM
damn 3rd gen looks better without a roof than with it! it reminds me a lof of e-body converts, especially challenger.



Quote from: jaak on May 12, 2012, 08:02:53 PM
Man a third gen does look good topless.


Jason

I have to agree with you both there.  :2thumbs:


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nh_mopar_fan

#21
May 13, 2012, 08:44:44 AM
Looks better than it does with the top, that's for sure.  :smilielol:

Bob

#22
May 13, 2012, 09:30:37 AM
Quote from: A383Wing on May 12, 2012, 07:44:44 PM
Quote from: Bob on May 12, 2012, 07:25:13 PM
Quote from: A383Wing on May 10, 2012, 06:50:22 PM
:popcrn:

While I love the concept it looks like a 442.

you and I must be looking at different pictures  :shruggy:

Poor choice of words I guess. While the car looks awesome and at a poor eye sight glance ( I'm old) it had a similarity from the doors back.

bugsydog

#23
May 14, 2012, 07:15:57 PM
as a 3rd gen owner,I like the look....... i know of a plain jane 73 charger that the roof is in really bad shape and really cheap...i might have to start another project and go topless :coolgleamA:

Wicked72

#24
May 14, 2012, 07:41:22 PM
i never liked convertibles but its surprising to see that the 3rd gen looks awsome topless..weird :scratchchin:
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71 b-body charger

#25
May 16, 2012, 03:01:55 PM
Thanks for all the great ideas, I found another car in MINT condition for 3750 Now just gotta get some cash saved up. If i get this on car will be done with in a month... All it needs is a new paint job, a front window, and a motor put in. I have the motor in my car in my garage as im writing this so ive got 1 covered.
1972 Charger SE

Lizey

#26
May 16, 2012, 03:09:21 PM
Quote from: Nacho-RT74 on May 10, 2012, 10:17:01 AM
for a Charger conv version, I think looks way better a 3rd gen than a 2nd gen... and maybe even better a 4th gen.

   Yes I know its a Cordoba, but theyre the same thing minus some trim
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ACUDANUT

#27
May 16, 2012, 08:42:09 PM
 Yuck

A383Wing

#28
May 16, 2012, 09:35:44 PM
Quote from: Lizey on May 16, 2012, 03:09:21 PM

   Yes I know its a Cordoba, but theyre the same thing minus some trim

the same as what??....not a 3rd Gen Charger...

that convert Cordoba looks like crap

Bryan

stripedelete

#29
May 16, 2012, 09:41:29 PM
I'm diggin' it right down to the rich Corinthian leather.

A383Wing

#30
May 16, 2012, 09:49:03 PM
Ricardo Montalban is turning in his grave as we speak

Bryan

Nacho-RT74

#31
May 16, 2012, 11:27:30 PM
I like it!!!!
better than any 66/74 convert charger.
Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

TheGhost

#32
May 17, 2012, 11:42:46 AM
Quote from: A383Wing on May 16, 2012, 09:35:44 PM
Quote from: Lizey on May 16, 2012, 03:09:21 PM

   Yes I know its a Cordoba, but theyre the same thing minus some trim

the same as what??....not a 3rd Gen Charger...

that convert Cordoba looks like crap

Bryan

Same as a 4th gen.  And I'd drive it, after adding some horns to the hood.
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