daytona on ebay

[cdr]

says its an old race car
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-Dodge-Charger-Daytona-global-export-services-available-/300775467107?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item46079d6863

[Mytur Binsdirti]

That car was for sale at Carlisle for around 110-115 (I believe). No offense to the owner, but it looks better in pictures.

[Indygenerallee]

Is that the cardboard sign car!! 

[70Sbird]

Is that the cardboard sign car!! 

Sure looks like it...

[Beep Beep Dave]

Just under $100k at Carlisle:



Dave

[moparstuart]

  pretty good shape for being a circle tracker   

[Indygenerallee]

No shit.... That's the last thing I would be telling perspective buyers (even if it were true) 

[hotrod98]

Original steel?   The hood is a regular Charger hood, not a Daytona hood.

[1970Moparmann]

Beat to crap.  No wonder a dealer thinks it's worth more then what reality will bring.  Yet again, another vote for Troy's car!!

[FJ5WING]

dare I say Y2 is becoming the new FJ5 

come on Im kidding!!! the OE Gold Daytona (John's) is amazing and we all cant wait to see Taxi (Wingin It) get transformed into its old gloryious self!

[WINGIN IT]

dare I say Y2 is becoming the new FJ5 

come on Im kidding!!! the OE Gold Daytona (John's) is amazing and we all cant wait to see Taxi (Wingin It) get transformed into its old gloryious self!

Ha yeah, but mine will be a  CAT 440 model  per Mr. Roper   
I already told John I will have to distinguish mine from his.
Hmmm  maybe some flames .... 

[WINGIN IT]

Original steel?   The hood is a regular Charger hood, not a Daytona hood.

So what's the difference between the 2 hoods again?

[hemi68charger]

Original steel?   The hood is a regular Charger hood, not a Daytona hood.

So what's the difference between the 2 hoods again?

The 4 support/reenforcement ribs on the production Charger versus the smooth one for the Daytona. They are located at the front edge of the hood.. In the picture of the hood on this thread, you can see clearly 2 of the ribs..

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,8213.0.html

[Indygenerallee]

no ridges underneath on a Daytona

[hotrod98]

When I build Daytona clones, I remove those dimples. Allen, did you ever notice that on your hood? 
It's just something extra that I do. Isn't as easy as it would seem either. I can spend an entire day just altering the hood. We've had the discussion on here before that there was possibly a Daytona or two that might have left the factory with a 70 Charger hood.

[41husk]

Larry, I honestly never paid any attention to it before, but I will take a look.  I have no complaints on anything you did on my car

[moparstuart]

Larry, I honestly never paid any attention to it before, but I will take a look.  I have no complaints on anything you did on my car

i heard you really hated it and were going to give it to me   

[WINGIN IT]

Thanks for the insight and the link Troy.
Man the more I read the more I think it was just a miracle these cars got built !

Not to get way off topic as I know some of these posts do   , but the link Troy posted above talked about the hood latches being different as well.
When looking at mine, we noticed there was no lever to lift up on, and it appeared it was like that from the factory, not broken off or anything.

So were there different styles of hood latches or Daytona specfic?

[41husk]

Larry, I honestly never paid any attention to it before, but I will take a look.  I have no complaints on anything you did on my car

i heard you really hated it and were going to give it to me   

Wow! I realy have to stop drinking   It seems that conversation completly slipped my mind

[hotrod98]

A friend of mine that saw your car being built keeps saying that he's going to talk you into selling it to him. I told him that I thought he just might be wasting his time. Besides, I get first dibs at buying it back.   

[41husk]

Well I said I would never sell the 68 I sold to buy the Daytona, so I try to never say never.  However if I could some how afford a real Daytona or bird, say for example the black ice Superbird I would probably sell my Daytona   God, Am I turning into Troy ?

[moparstuart]

Well I said I would never sell the 68 I sold to buy the Daytona, so I try to never say never.  However if I could some how afford a real Daytona or bird, say for example the black ice Superbird I would probably sell my Daytona   God, Am I turning into Troy ?

allen trade

[hemi68charger]

Well I said I would never sell the 68 I sold to buy the Daytona, so I try to never say never.  However if I could some how afford a real Daytona or bird, say for example the black ice Superbird I would probably sell my Daytona   God, Am I turning into Troy ?

Yes you are !!!  Scenarios running through your head are TOTALLY free........ One never finds the gold unless searched for.........

[hotrod98]

I would love to trade my Superbird for Joe's (wingin it) Daytona but he's enjoying it too much to even think about a trade. 
I like Daytonas and Superbirds both equally but if you own a bird, you tend to want a Daytona and vice-versa...lol
One of each would be nice but that would mean selling a whole bunch of my other toys.

[FJ5WING]

I havent seen a Daytona owner that wanted a Bird yet. Other than the 6bbl and pistol grip I dont see why they would? We could go on and on about the differences but that was all covered in another thread.

[WINGIN IT]

A little too soon for trades yet Larry 
Besides you love that car too much 

Personally I like the styling of the Superbirds better, but when the stars finally aligned for a winged car for me, it was a Daytona not a bird.  Never know.
And maybe you're right Larry, those who want Daytonas want Superbirds and vice versa.
Time will tell.... 

[nascarxx29]

I started off with Superbirds.Daytonas were not to be found.If someome had one they wouldnt sell it .I went to a house with both a guy would only sell me the superbird

[FJ5WING]

I started off with Superbirds.Daytonas were not to be found.If someome had one they wouldnt sell it .I went to a house with both a guy would only sell me the superbird

Daves right...in the mid eighties I begged two different guys to sell me their Daytonas and neither would consider it, I actually had someone come to me about the Bird I ended up with.

[WINGIN IT]

You guys are really making the argument to shun anyone from even attempting to pry the Daytona from my hands,   

[hemi68charger]

A little too soon for trades yet Larry 
Besides you love that car too much 

Personally I like the styling of the Superbirds better, but when the stars finally aligned for a winged car for me, it was a Daytona not a bird.  Never know.
And maybe you're right Larry, those who want Daytonas want Superbirds and vice versa.
Time will tell.... 

Well,, I tell you want.............. You have the perfect bartering chip for that "perfect" Superbird .....

[hemi68charger]

I havent seen a Daytona owner that wanted a Bird yet. Other than the 6bbl and pistol grip I dont see why they would? We could go on and on about the differences but that was all covered in another thread.

Then, you haven't met me......... I love Superbirds............................. I would love to have one........ Hey, Larry, wanna trade a Superbird for a Y2 C500?. .   


Ohhhh, you mean would I ever give up my Daytona for a Superbird?.............. If the Superbird had a Hemi and a 4-speed I might.........   

[hotrod98]

There are several things that I like better about the Superbirds. I like the pistol grip shifter, the larger wing, the larger trunk opening, the fact that it's a plymouth, the six pack option, the high back seats and the cool Superbird logos.
The only thing that I don't like is the granny looking vinyl top. The only color that looks good with a black vinyl top is black and lo and behold, they didn't build any black birds.

Here's an early pic of my bird with a vinyl top.

[Beep Beep Dave]

Are those 80's Corvette wheels on the car?

Dave

[nascarxx29]

I thought that to .Think there were same manafacture but different bolt pattern.Enkei Wheels

[WINGIN IT]

There are several things that I like better about the Superbirds. I like the pistol grip shifter, the larger wing, the larger trunk opening, the fact that it's a plymouth, the six pack option, the high back seats and the cool Superbird logos.
The only thing that I don't like is the granny looking vinyl top. The only color that looks good with a black vinyl top is black and lo and behold, they didn't build any black birds.

Exactly why I like  them Larry. 
Regarding the vinyl top, if it had my perfect color combo ( B5, white interior) ,  and I was keeping the car, I would put a white vinyl top on it .     Of course it would have to be a six-pack 4 speed car.

[moparstuart]

There are several things that I like better about the Superbirds. I like the pistol grip shifter, the larger wing, the larger trunk opening, the fact that it's a plymouth, the six pack option, the high back seats and the cool Superbird logos.
The only thing that I don't like is the granny looking vinyl top. The only color that looks good with a black vinyl top is black and lo and behold, they didn't build any black birds.

Exactly why I like  them Larry.  
Regarding the vinyl top, if it had my perfect color combo ( B5, white interior) ,  and I was keeping the car, I would put a white vinyl top on it .     Of course it would have to be a six-pack 4 speed car.
 just about everything you wanted except its an automatic car  

just about everything you wanted except its an automatic car  

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[hotrod98]

I thought that to .Think there were same manafacture but different bolt pattern.Enkei Wheels

They're Enkei's that have the 4 1/2" bolt pattern. I know where they are and would like to get them to keep with the car. I also have the billet Centerlines that were on the car when I purchased it.

[WINGIN IT]

There are several things that I like better about the Superbirds. I like the pistol grip shifter, the larger wing, the larger trunk opening, the fact that it's a plymouth, the six pack option, the high back seats and the cool Superbird logos.
The only thing that I don't like is the granny looking vinyl top. The only color that looks good with a black vinyl top is black and lo and behold, they didn't build any black birds.

Exactly why I like  them Larry.  
Regarding the vinyl top, if it had my perfect color combo ( B5, white interior) ,  and I was keeping the car, I would put a white vinyl top on it .     Of course it would have to be a six-pack 4 speed car.
 just about everything you wanted except its an automatic car  

just about everything you wanted except its an automatic car  

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Yeah, that's the very car Stu I saw that I really liked the white vinyl top combo.    .

[moparstuart]

There are several things that I like better about the Superbirds. I like the pistol grip shifter, the larger wing, the larger trunk opening, the fact that it's a plymouth, the six pack option, the high back seats and the cool Superbird logos.
The only thing that I don't like is the granny looking vinyl top. The only color that looks good with a black vinyl top is black and lo and behold, they didn't build any black birds.

Exactly why I like  them Larry.  
Regarding the vinyl top, if it had my perfect color combo ( B5, white interior) ,  and I was keeping the car, I would put a white vinyl top on it .     Of course it would have to be a six-pack 4 speed car.
 just about everything you wanted except its an automatic car  

just about everything you wanted except its an automatic car  

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Yeah, that's the very car Stu I saw that I really liked the white vinyl top combo.    .

i tryed to buy it  almost had the birdible traded for it     i will keep at it 

[WINGIN IT]

I like the fact that it was probably put on " back in the day",  and if it was in good shape I would just leave it.
I don't think I could take off a perfectly good black top for white though.

[moparstuart]

I like the fact that it was probably put on " back in the day",  and if it was in good shape I would just leave it.
I don't think I could take off a perfectly good black top for white though.

I first saw the car in 83 wearing white  and have known it ever since 

[FJ5WING]

  to each teir own, but I hate the White top! The only time I even almost liked a white top was on the triple white Bird from the Car Craft/ Hot Rod Nationals back in the early eighties.

[41husk]

I had a white top on my 68 QQ1 blue Charger.  It looked great!

[WINGIN IT]

I like the fact that it was probably put on " back in the day",  and if it was in good shape I would just leave it.
I don't think I could take off a perfectly good black top for white though.

I first saw the car in 83 wearing white  and have known it ever since 

Ah, I knew it. No one would do that today. They would be chastized for it not being factory.
B5 with white is in my opinion one of the best combos on any car.  I had a 71 Barracuda Conv in that combo, and everyone loved that car ( car people and non car people alike- especially the ladies    )

[moparstuart]

to each teir own, but I hate the White top! The only time I even almost liked a white top was on the triple white Bird from the Car Craft/ Hot Rod Nationals back in the early eighties.

  what white top

[moparstuart]

     petty and white

[moparstuart]

and the best one green and white   

[moparstuart]

or how about purple and white

[FJ5WING]

sorry Stuart, dosent matter what color you post I dont like them, at least with the white car I really like the sit accessories. yours can be hidden .

[Ghoste]

Yeah, the white on white just gets washed away.  The other ones don't bother me though.

[moparstuart]

    white is great