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DIY Daytona Nose Cone Removal - Difficultly?

Started by RSI700VIPER, March 01, 2023, 04:56:59 PM

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RSI700VIPER

I want to install the correct radiator, paint engine, detail compartment, etc. but it sure would be a lot easier if the nose was off.  About how many hours would it take and if anyone can suggest any pointers.  Thx.   
69 V2 Daytona 440 4-Speed 3.54 Dana
70 FJ5 Superbird 440+6 4-Speed 3.54 Dana
69 Talladega Torino 428 CJ
69 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II Gurney Special
70 T6 Challenger T/A 4-speed
70 V2 Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack 4-speed
71 FC7 Challenger Vert Flemington Speedway Pace Car
71 V2 Challenger RT Formal Roof w/ V2 Stripe & Houndstooth

Dave Kanofsky

You cannot have too many people to help with that endeavor. 
I had a crew of 7 when we installed the nose on mine.  It's big and awkward and delicate and heavier than you expect.  Lots of blankets and painters tape to protect any possible interaction.
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birdsandbees

I've taken my Bird nose off and on solo twice. Nobody to blame that way if it gets messed up. So far I haven't scratched a thing. Latch tray out, lower fender extension 2 small bolts and two big frame bolts (what would hold a bumper bracket on a "regular" car) out that hold the nose supports and slide off the entire assembly.
1970 'Bird RM23UOA170163
1969 'Bee WM21H9A230241
1969 Dart Swinger LM23P9B190885
1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S
1966 Plymouth Satellite HP2 - 9941 original miles
1964 Dodge 440 62422504487

KurtfromLaQuinta

I'm getting ready to put mine on soon for the first time... Sorry. no help from me.  ;)

RSI700VIPER

Quote from: birdsandbees on March 01, 2023, 08:57:42 PMI've taken my Bird nose off and on solo twice. Nobody to blame that way if it gets messed up. So far I haven't scratched a thing. Latch tray out, lower fender extension 2 small bolts and two big frame bolts (what would hold a bumper bracket on a "regular" car) out that hold the nose supports and slide off the entire assembly.

Good pictures and advise.  I'm thinking about building a plywood jig and putting it on a dolly or something to that effect. 
69 V2 Daytona 440 4-Speed 3.54 Dana
70 FJ5 Superbird 440+6 4-Speed 3.54 Dana
69 Talladega Torino 428 CJ
69 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II Gurney Special
70 T6 Challenger T/A 4-speed
70 V2 Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack 4-speed
71 FC7 Challenger Vert Flemington Speedway Pace Car
71 V2 Challenger RT Formal Roof w/ V2 Stripe & Houndstooth

panhead

Good day sir,
This is what I made for just that reason.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?msg=1728049

Hopefully this gives you an idea

Curt
69' Dodge Charger 500
69' Dodge Daytona "Replica"

RSI700VIPER

Quote from: panhead on March 03, 2023, 09:07:13 PMGood day sir,
This is what I made for just that reason.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?msg=1728049

Hopefully this gives you an idea

Curt

A motorcycle jack?  Gosh I hope it's not that heavy.  I was thinking of 2 HF wood dollies with a plywood shaped jig and 2x4s.   
69 V2 Daytona 440 4-Speed 3.54 Dana
70 FJ5 Superbird 440+6 4-Speed 3.54 Dana
69 Talladega Torino 428 CJ
69 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II Gurney Special
70 T6 Challenger T/A 4-speed
70 V2 Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack 4-speed
71 FC7 Challenger Vert Flemington Speedway Pace Car
71 V2 Challenger RT Formal Roof w/ V2 Stripe & Houndstooth

426HemiChick

Quote from: RSI700VIPER on March 01, 2023, 04:56:59 PMI want to install the correct radiator, paint engine, detail compartment, etc. but it sure would be a lot easier if the nose was off.  About how many hours would it take and if anyone can suggest any pointers.  Thx. 

Hi RSI700VIPER,              04 March 2023

We removed the nose from our Hemi Daytona in November 1979 so it would fit on our trailer that was made to haul 'B' bodies and smaller. The problem was the Daytona would not fit with the nose on, the car was too long. The only way to get it on was to back it on. Problem was there was a large storage box in the front that got in the way of the nose or the nose got in the way of the box.

With it backed on the  front end of the Daytona hung over the back of the trailer which made the tung wieght almost zero. Had to tow it home about 7 miles which was spooky, the car and trailer bobbled along as I slowly drove home. 

Bird's and Bees did exactly what we did. We never put it back on leaving that job to Bob Jennings (taxspeaker) after he bought it and took it home.

When it was taken off, I did it by myself. Lots of blankets, frame jack and a dolly to move it around once off. Not a job for the faint hearted. You also need some muscle. I was 44 years younger then; wouldn't try it today.

Be sure to remove the air dam and license plate bracket first (if either exist). They are easily damaged and could cause serious damage to the nose if left on; handle it like the jewel that it is, it's worth enough to retire on.

EDIT: panhead's solution would make the job much easier than the way I did it 44 years ago.

Good luck.

Best Always
426 Hemi Chicks
Veteran - US Navy  Ex-Smoker (05 Mar 69) 55 years, heading for 100, 45 to go. Still lots to learn, lots to make up for. Weren't no angel. Fugitive from Southlake TX's Kangaroo Court

nascarxx29

I had that daytonas XX29L9B356509 nose off and inside on my pool table fixing vacuum and linkagesScreenshot_20230304-220948_Facebook.jpg 
1969 R4 Daytona XX29L9B410772
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23UOA174597
1970 FY1 Superbird RM23UOA166242
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23VOA179697
1968 426 Road Runner RM21J8A134509
1970 Coronet RT WS23UOA224126
1970 Daytona Clone XP29GOG178701

panhead

Quote from: RSI700VIPER on March 04, 2023, 09:12:09 PM
Quote from: panhead on March 03, 2023, 09:07:13 PMGood day sir,
This is what I made for just that reason.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?msg=1728049

Hopefully this gives you an idea

Curt

A motorcycle jack?  Gosh I hope it's not that heavy.  I was thinking of 2 HF wood dollies with a plywood shaped jig and 2x4s.   

Good day sir,

I used the motorcycle jack because it was handy. The nose isn't that heavy, before I made the attachment for the jack, I used a folding creeper. What you're talking about building will also work just fine. Sorry for the confusion.

Curt
69' Dodge Charger 500
69' Dodge Daytona "Replica"

RSI700VIPER

Thanks to all contributors to this post.  I'm going to give it a go... 
69 V2 Daytona 440 4-Speed 3.54 Dana
70 FJ5 Superbird 440+6 4-Speed 3.54 Dana
69 Talladega Torino 428 CJ
69 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II Gurney Special
70 T6 Challenger T/A 4-speed
70 V2 Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack 4-speed
71 FC7 Challenger Vert Flemington Speedway Pace Car
71 V2 Challenger RT Formal Roof w/ V2 Stripe & Houndstooth