Pro-touring Hellcat project

[chargerperson]

I would agree with the other posters, restoring/making your own resto mod is challenging from a financial point of view.  I am living through one for a 67 charger as sentimental reasons overrule financial sensibilities.  It is 6.4L, Tremec 6 speed, RMS suspension, 4 wheel disc, vintage air, full restoration, etc., etc. and the body was in tough shape so price is a little on the high side.  All that being said, I am nowhere near $250K.  The shop rate where I'm at is slightly less than RK Motors' rate of $125/hr at $109 (mechanical work) and $99 (body work) (BTW, wasn't RK Motors $65/hour only 6 months ago? Or am I thinking of someone else?).  Their price is not very reasonable unless they start with a pile of rust for a car.  I suspect the price would be negotiable.  Additionally, if you know what you want, quote the work at a few well known reputable places recommended here or elsewhere.  If pricing/quality is a tie, pick someone near you so you can check on the progress.    If you're anywhere near NYC tri state area you could check out the place I have my car.  They have 69 charger resto mod underway as well though not a significant endeavor as they are retaining original suspension and perhaps transmission as well last time I checked and simply installing a 5.7L hemi.   Car was in incredibly tough shape once it was media blasted.

[erlendch]

I would agree with the other posters, restoring/making your own resto mod is challenging from a financial point of view.  I am living through one for a 67 charger as sentimental reasons overrule financial sensibilities.  It is 6.4L, Tremec 6 speed, RMS suspension, 4 wheel disc, vintage air, full restoration, etc., etc. and the body was in tough shape so price is a little on the high side.  All that being said, I am nowhere near $250K.  The shop rate where I'm at is slightly less than RK Motors' rate of $125/hr at $109 (mechanical work) and $99 (body work) (BTW, wasn't RK Motors $65/hour only 6 months ago? Or am I thinking of someone else?).  Their price is not very reasonable unless they start with a pile of rust for a car.  I suspect the price would be negotiable.  Additionally, if you know what you want, quote the work at a few well known reputable places recommended here or elsewhere.  If pricing/quality is a tie, pick someone near you so you can check on the progress.    If you're anywhere near NYC tri state area you could check out the place I have my car.  They have 69 charger resto mod underway as well though not a significant endeavor as they are retaining original suspension and perhaps transmission as well last time I checked and simply installing a 5.7L hemi.   Car was in incredibly tough shape once it was media blasted.

How many hours will be needed for your build? And what does that translate into months build time? Whats name of shop? Best of luck with, pls share pictures

[chargerperson]

I would agree with the other posters, restoring/making your own resto mod is challenging from a financial point of view.  I am living through one for a 67 charger as sentimental reasons overrule financial sensibilities.  It is 6.4L, Tremec 6 speed, RMS suspension, 4 wheel disc, vintage air, full restoration, etc., etc. and the body was in tough shape so price is a little on the high side.  All that being said, I am nowhere near $250K.  The shop rate where I'm at is slightly less than RK Motors' rate of $125/hr at $109 (mechanical work) and $99 (body work) (BTW, wasn't RK Motors $65/hour only 6 months ago? Or am I thinking of someone else?).  Their price is not very reasonable unless they start with a pile of rust for a car.  I suspect the price would be negotiable.  Additionally, if you know what you want, quote the work at a few well known reputable places recommended here or elsewhere.  If pricing/quality is a tie, pick someone near you so you can check on the progress.    If you're anywhere near NYC tri state area you could check out the place I have my car.  They have 69 charger resto mod underway as well though not a significant endeavor as they are retaining original suspension and perhaps transmission as well last time I checked and simply installing a 5.7L hemi.   Car was in incredibly tough shape once it was media blasted.

How many hours will be needed for your build? And what does that translate into months build time? Whats name of shop? Best of luck with, pls share pictures

Project is still a work in progress but I would guess about 1,100-1,250 hours.  I am trying to retain as much of the original nature of the car (body and interior) as possible so the car will appear relatively stock with only the tires (17 or 18") and brakes visibly different.  Power train of course will be dramatically different.

Name of the shop is Premier Restorations, Sloatsburg, NY (30-40 miles northwest of New York City).  Car is just about to be painted, here are some links to pictures:

http://www.premierrestony.com/#!67-charger/c1mb7 - apologies not very user friendly - have to select "show more" several times to see all.  A lot of metal work pictures with some more interesting ones at the end showing the work on the tunnel for the transmission and picture of engine/front suspension.  Car looked decent on the way into the shop but there was some issues for the cowl and around the taillights to show an example of what can be lurking underneath a paint job

https://www.facebook.com/premierrestony/photos/pcb.1537220596514614/1537220529847954/?type=1&theater a few pictures of the car receiving a new rear end (you can advance through 4 pictures on right or left)

https://www.facebook.com/premierrestony/photos/pcb.1538417339728273/1538417266394947/?type=1&theater not very exciting but here a few pictures of lizard skin application - sound deadener

https://www.facebook.com/premierrestony/photos/pcb.1541881016048572/1541880909381916/?type=1&theater bottom and interior of car painted

[chargerperson]

Here is link to 69 Charger resto mod pictures I mentioned in earlier post.  Apologies for lack of user friendliness as you have to select "show more" at the bottom.  This car is a an example of you don't know what awaits you after the media blasting.  Though there are many other more brave and ambitious restorations where people have tackled cars far worse than this one, the owner was surprised at how much rust was exposed.  He was a recent purchaser and car didn't look so bad pre media blasting

http://www.premierrestony.com/#!69-charger/c1x1b

[WHITE AND RED 69]

It's your money but do you think its really gonna be worth it to spend $50-100K extra just to shorten it?

Best thing to do is keep the body stock (or some minor changes) and concentrate on the drivetrain, suspension, and interior. You will save time and a ton of money skipping the major body mods. You can make the car handle and stop great with what the aftermarket has to offer. Get an interior shop to make the interior nice and comfortable and tell them to go crazy with adding sound deadening material. With an adjustable suspension, modern engine/trans, good brakes, and a nice interior you will be happy.

Check out the year one charger. Supercharged modern hemi, overdrive trans, RMS suspension, and a clean interior. Still looks like a charger and has the reliability of a modern car.