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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2014 1:34:05 GMT -7
Hi guys, this is my first post, it is what i have on the bench at the moment. I am buggered if i know why Dodge decided to build a charger with 4 doors, so this is how they SHOULD have built the thing. "PROPERLY". The starting point. With the wheels i will be using.  A bit of custom door work, cut into the rear door section, then had to separate the panel from the door jamb and added the rear bit to the front door, these will open properly (hopefully), so i also haveto lengthen the door linings too.    And it should also have a real HEMI! A couple of turbo's which i made from solder wont really hurt either. Scratch built the manifold/intake set up aswell.  Back to the bench, hope to get the doors done tonight. Cheers, Dale |
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2014 6:49:22 GMT -7
Great chopping. I think this will look better that what the original kit looked like. I'll be watching.
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2014 8:52:00 GMT -7
Hey DC
Nice job on the intake and the turbo's ! !
I agree they should have made a two door charger. Off to a great start , will be watching...
60s era Tom
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Post by gardnerpag44 on May 14, 2014 18:33:56 GMT -7
This is really cool build going keep watching this , great work smileyCA9464IN_zpsd9ee499f
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Post by jbailey on May 15, 2014 5:34:15 GMT -7
When I heard they were gonna release a new charger I was like "Oh Yeah!" Then I saw it and said Oh NO! Lol. Looks like you're doing a great job and I'll be following along!
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2014 7:05:45 GMT -7
I don't mind the new chargers being 4 doors but it will be neat to see your 2 door.
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2014 3:42:21 GMT -7
Thanks men, still toiling away on the doors and interior door cards, should have a couple of more pics over the weekend hopefully.
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2014 4:03:32 GMT -7
excellent idea! nice solder work  |
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Post by poet on May 20, 2014 18:34:36 GMT -7
Very nice. I like the turbos as well.
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2014 2:18:39 GMT -7
Thanks knarf, poet, i finally got the door conversion done, and made a front spoiler aswell.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2014 5:53:58 GMT -7
Yeah. That looks perfect.
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Post by poet on May 21, 2014 12:32:57 GMT -7
Nice work!!
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2014 12:40:14 GMT -7
Looks Great..
Will be following along this build Very Cool ....
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2014 4:49:15 GMT -7
Thanks guys, working on the interior trim being lengthened now,.
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Post by gardnerpag44 on May 22, 2014 14:14:49 GMT -7
Looking sweet great work smileyCA9464IN_zpsd9ee499f
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2014 2:59:34 GMT -7
Slow but steady on this one, been working on the booring bit, lengthening the interior trim.   Bit of BMF underneath.  and the engine will be all black except the turbo gear.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2014 6:03:38 GMT -7
Any work is progress. Looking good.
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Jun 2, 2014 9:23:07 GMT -7
Looking good great work  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2014 2:12:09 GMT -7
Managed to lay down a paint job today, as the one i did yesterday sucked. Going with the killer wasp theme, it has to be yellow and black, so here is a progress shot of where it is headed. Firstly, i layed down some white so the yellow would pop.  A bit of masking.  Then hit it with some black.  But, way to yellow and stripy i think.  So i toned it down a bit with some black shadowing, i hope it will look good when i clear it tomorrow.  If not, we will see what happens next, its only paint.  |
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Jun 8, 2014 12:04:51 GMT -7
I think it looks good myself I like it |
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Post by poet on Jun 10, 2014 16:19:53 GMT -7
Great paint job. I can't wait to see the finished product.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2014 1:27:49 GMT -7
Thanks men, looks better now its polished, and poet, i can't wait to see the back of it, i mean, the finished product either. road-rage-smiley-emoticon
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2014 2:35:45 GMT -7
Got a bit more done today, engine is in, but had to lose the turbo's, as they were just not going to fit as this kit has a rather crap engine bay/chassis set up. To keep them, they would be tucked away where they would not be seen, so i gave them to my Son who is building a 370z Nissan drift car with a ,now, twin turbo Hemi in it, so it has gone to a good home. Also got the interior painted and fitted.   |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2014 7:10:48 GMT -7
That interior looks great. I hear some buzzing! bbbzzzzzzzzz!
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Post by poet on Jun 15, 2014 11:32:10 GMT -7
Well worth all of the work you've put into it.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2014 4:38:40 GMT -7
Thanks Iceman, poet, it's about 1 more night away i think. Then head on into the F350 patriotic build. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2014 22:44:19 GMT -7
And it should also have a real HEMI! A couple of turbo's which i made from solder wont really hurt either. Scratch built the manifold/intake set up aswell. Back to the bench, hope to get the doors done tonight. Cheers, Dale Dale, how in the world did you "roll" the solder to make the turbos? I got a set I want to add to this:  BUT, the ones that are resin casts, don't look, big enough to justify them on this engine and the cost of 9 bucks kills me for such a small part! Any technique or tricks on doing it? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2014 1:23:55 GMT -7
It is pretty easy mate, just wrap the solder around the skinny end of a modeling paint brush, some i have made the two scrolls out of one piece, this one i made them out of 2 separate pieces, with a piece of alloy tube in the centre, just play around until you are happy with what you end up with, good luck. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2014 14:48:47 GMT -7
...This all makes sence, BUT what diameter solder did you start with? I'm not sure I've got the same stuff! LOL your a ways away and not in my Homeland so, please excuse the questions as I'm trying to figure this out to be able to do it, and make it look "right" to go with that beast of a motor, I'm building!
I appreciate it tho!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2014 2:12:45 GMT -7
...This all makes sence, BUT what diameter solder did you start with? I'm not sure I've got the same stuff! LOL your a ways away and not in my Homeland so, please excuse the questions as I'm trying to figure this out to be able to do it, and make it look "right" to go with that beast of a motor, I'm building! I appreciate it tho! No problems mate, i use 3.2mm solder. It is very easy to work with, can also do exhausts out of it too. |
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