Started my new Dirty Mary Crazy Larry Replica

[Dino]

I don't want the car back looking the same with no improvements. The only way to bury the bad memories of what happened will be to paint it differently, different wheels etc. This way I can look forward to getting back a car that is fresh and exciting.

I see what you're saying and it makes perfect sense.  It's obvious that you want a DMCL clone so it really doesn't matter what anyone else thinks, just go for it.  Besides it's just paint, a stripe and some slot mags, no big deal if you get tired of it.

Exactly. Hey it's an R/T clone now. In fact, the front and rear R/T badges were already on the car when it was found in Texas as a creme coloured 318 car. The main DMCL car also had R/T badges but was apparently not a factory R/T so, my car fits the plan perfectly.

That's pretty funny, it was meant to be!   

Mine's an R/T clone as well, down to the extra leaf spring and bigger brakes but although it has the stripe it does not have the R/T badges front and rear.  That's how I got it.

[lloyd3]

This doesn't make it any easier, but the fact that your car was a clone allows for more creative licence.  Mine was largely original, so I've been somewhat forced to keep it as delivered, but you're free to do whatever your bankroll and tastes allow.  FWIW, I've seen lots of red cars and never one like in the movie.  Would your interior color be supportive of that direction (like black?)  Also, just exactly what was that color in the movie? It wasn't a factory limelight, was it? What I remember wasn't factory.

[1BAD68]

It was yellow.
Modelmaker owned one and has pictures that clearly show yellow.

[404NOTFOUND]

Yes my car has the disc brakes and the extra spring leaf too as well as the 440, 727 trans and Dana 60 rear. The interior is already black (originally white). The paint colour in the movie was 1971 only code GY3 Citron Yella. I'm gonna research the paint very carefully to make sure the colour is correct. I'm not doing anything right now. There's no point making grand plans until the insurance decides. I have no guess whether the car will survive or not.

[lloyd3]

Either a black or white interior would work here, and while I wasn't sure, I would have guessed something like Citron Yellow to be the color they used for the movie.  (Didn't know about it being 71 only.)  So, your car really is in the hands of the insurance company's "death panel", eh?  Sounds a bit ominous to me.

[404NOTFOUND]

Either a black or white interior would work here, and while I wasn't sure, I would have guessed something like Citron Yellow to be the color they used for the movie.  (Didn't know about it being 71 only.)  So, your car really is in the hands of the insurance company's "death panel", eh?  Sounds a bit ominous to me.

How could a DMCL car work with white interior? It has to be black.

[GOTWING]

 

[Dino]

Well it would also need A/C, sometimes.  And it would need 68 tail lights from time to time as well... 

You have some artistic liberty here.  Personally I don't like the color but I could live with the same stripe and another body color.  Like whitee with a black stripe or black with a white stripe or whatever.  I just don't like any mopar greens except F8...sometimes..

[404NOTFOUND]

Well it would also need A/C, sometimes.  And it would need 68 tail lights from time to time as well...  

You have some artistic liberty here.  Personally I don't like the color but I could live with the same stripe and another body color.  Like whitee with a black stripe or black with a white stripe or whatever.  I just don't like any mopar greens except F8...sometimes..

It was originally an AC car and I can still see the mark where the Airtemp sticker was so, replacing it will be no problem.

[hemi-hampton]

Any Updates

[404NOTFOUND]

Any Updates

Nothing yet. Their still working with the shop to round up all the needed parts. The "We're going to sent you a cheque for the towing right away" payment finally arrived yesterday. That's all so far. At least it confirms that I will be looked after eventually.

[Ghoste]

They do like to drag these things out don't they?

[404NOTFOUND]

They do like to drag these things out don't they?

Yup. If I owed them money, I wonder how many late payment notices I would have had already.

[Ghoste]

And interest.

[RIDELIKEHELL]

I hope it all works out for you 

[404NOTFOUND]

I hope it all works out for you 

Thanks.

[lloyd3]

Have you noticed the "mangled 69 Charger on Craig'slist" post on this forum?  It looks like it was hit on the RR quarter, so....parts maybe?

[472 R/T SE]

Have you noticed the "mangled 69 Charger on Craig'slist" post on this forum?  It looks like it was hit on the RR quarter, so....parts maybe?

Seen that & thought of 404 right away.  That's his front clip.

[SuperJim]

Just read all this today... wow... I hope it all works out for you.

[404NOTFOUND]

Have you noticed the "mangled 69 Charger on Craig'slist" post on this forum?  It looks like it was hit on the RR quarter, so....parts maybe?

Yes, I did see that and thought the same thing. Actually, I do have a complete clip reserved for me. It's not official yet but, it is starting to look like the car will be restored to perfection. No write off. I will let you all know.

[charger_fan_4ever]

Have you noticed the "mangled 69 Charger on Craig'slist" post on this forum?  It looks like it was hit on the RR quarter, so....parts maybe?

Yes, I did see that and thought the same thing. Actually, I do have a complete clip reserved for me. It's not official yet but, it is starting to look like the car will be restored to perfection. No write off. I will let you all know.

Still DMCL though right 

[404NOTFOUND]

Have you noticed the "mangled 69 Charger on Craig'slist" post on this forum?  It looks like it was hit on the RR quarter, so....parts maybe?

Yes, I did see that and thought the same thing. Actually, I do have a complete clip reserved for me. It's not official yet but, it is starting to look like the car will be restored to perfection. No write off. I will let you all know.

Still DMCL though right 

It will almost certainly be a DMCL car. Depends what the shop says.

[Dodge Don]

Only 2 months to Moparfest so you better get cracking 

[404NOTFOUND]

Only 2 months to Moparfest so you better get cracking 

I should bring it there the way it is now. $20.00 says my car draws the biggest crowd.

[Dodge Don]

Only 2 months to Moparfest so you better get cracking 

I should bring it there the way it is now. $20.00 says my car draws the biggest crowd.

You would win that bet hands down. That would be the "must see" event at the show.