Just A Question About Wing Cars In General

[Iron Chef]

I don't own a Superbird or Daytona (but would be nice!), but I was wondering: When new, could these cars be ordered from the factory with option choices or were they ordered by dealers only and you "got what you got."  I don't think I've ever seen any of them with options like power windows or defoggers (don't even know if this was available).

[nascarxx29]

There are a few known with PWs 

http://aerowarriors.com/sss.html

[pettybird]

The majority were sales bank cars, meaning that someone sitting in an office down at corporate built them.  You COULD order your wing car, but the orders had to be placed pretty early. 

[maxwellwedge]

I have one with power windows and rear defogger.

I think.....maybe....most if not all the Canadian cars had the rear defogger

But yes - most were all kind of like Sales Bank cars..

[Iron Chef]

Thanks guys...I always wondered about this.  I have a 3rd Gen Charger and '70 Challenger now.  Someday I hope to add to the stable. 

[nascarxx29]

The daytonas that showed on the list as a nascar driver cars or Dodge garage.Were well optioned

[5hunert]

I have one with power windows and rear defogger.

I think.....maybe....most if not all the Canadian cars had the rear defogger

But yes - most were all kind of like Sales Bank cars..

Given the location of the rear defog duct in relation to the relocated rear window, I'm not sure how effective the rear defog was on Daytonas.

[hemi68charger]

Given the location of the rear defog duct in relation to the relocated rear window, I'm not sure how effective the rear defog was on Daytonas.

excellent point and observation....... but hey,,,, nowadays,,,, it's just cool to say one's car has it......

[5hunert]

I'll make one wild hypothesis that the registry gurus will possibly back up for me (or tell me I'm wrong).  Since the Daytona was based on the more upscale Charger, and the Superbird was based on the more conservative Roadrunner, Daytonas were more likely to fill the body tag with optional equipment.

Just a hunch.

[odcics2]

 

[1970Moparmann]

 

[hemi68charger]

I'll make one wild hypothesis that the registry gurus will possibly back up for me (or tell me I'm wrong).  Since the Daytona was based on the more upscale Charger, and the Superbird was based on the more conservative Roadrunner, Daytonas were more likely to fill the body tag with optional equipment.

Just a hunch.

Well, due to the fact Superbirds were from Lynch Road, their fender tags were sparce to begin with.. So, you can't really compare the two...

[pettybird]

...and 'birds all had power steering, power brakes, disc brakes, and an axle package to start. 

[WINGIN IT]

...and 'birds all had power steering, power brakes, disc brakes, and an axle package to start. 

Ya what he said.
None of this drum brake crap, power or not. 

[5hunert]

Good point.     It would be interesting to see how "comfort options" stacked up, such as power windows, music equipment, light packages and such. 

[Aero426]

Other than the Daytona having buckets as the most common seating, my opinion is that the cars in general are very similarly equipped.     Of course, you could get a Six Barrel on a Superbird, but not on a Daytona.   You can kind of spin the tale in either direction depending on which side of the fence you are on.   

[1970Moparmann]

Other than the Daytona having buckets as the most common seating, my opinion is that the cars in general are very similarly equipped.     Of course, you could get a Six Barrel on a Superbird, but not on a Daytona.   You can kind of spin the tale in either direction depending on which side of the fence you are on.   

I'm kind of partial to 6 packs! 

[WINGIN IT]

Yeah definitely depends on your camp.
Pistol grip vs , knoob, or rather knob.
I'm sure there were more PW Daytonas than Superbirds, if that's an option that's desired by some.

[moparstuart]

Other than the Daytona having buckets as the most common seating, my opinion is that the cars in general are very similarly equipped.     Of course, you could get a Six Barrel on a Superbird, but not on a Daytona.   You can kind of spin the tale in either direction depending on which side of the fence you are on.   

Yes bench seat and column shift are seen alot on birds .

[WINGIN IT]

More than I'd like to see that's for sure 
Then there's the wanna be 4 speed drivers ( console automatics) ...

[5hunert]

Other than the Daytona having buckets as the most common seating, my opinion is that the cars in general are very similarly equipped.     Of course, you could get a Six Barrel on a Superbird, but not on a Daytona.   You can kind of spin the tale in either direction depending on which side of the fence you are on.   

Yes bench seat and column shift are seen alot on birds .

Small item, but Daytona's came standard with a clock, while the 'birds often had a delete plate next to the speedo.

[pettybird]

More than I'd like to see that's for sure 
Then there's the wanna be 4 speed drivers ( console automatics) ...

I'd take offense if we didn't have one of each...

[moparstuart]

More than I'd like to see that's for sure 
Then there's the wanna be 4 speed drivers ( console automatics) ...

I'm making mine a manual , but leaving the automatic console   

[WINGIN IT]

More than I'd like to see that's for sure 
Then there's the wanna be 4 speed drivers ( console automatics) ...

I'm making mine a manual , but leaving the automatic console   

Good for you! Get some clutchin' in before that knee blows out on ya... 

Pettybird, I got one of each too, at the moment.. but mine's on the column  so feel free to call me the kettle... LOL .

[moparstuart]

More than I'd like to see that's for sure  
Then there's the wanna be 4 speed drivers ( console automatics) ...

I'm making mine a manual , but leaving the automatic console  

Good for you! Get some clutchin' in before that knee blows out on ya...  

Pettybird, I got one of each too, at the moment.. but mine's on the column   so feel free to call me the kettle... LOL .

well the viper six speed will have a pansy hydrolic clutch so no blowing out my knee in this car anyway , now the brake pedal in the Rat rod my do it in .