Daytona clone getting closer

[pandamarie]

I found a set of 70 fenders and hood in rust free shape, have some dents but nothing major, so Im getting a little closer to collecting the parts. I hope this weekend I can get the charger over to my buddies to get the vega panel started.

[BigBlockSam]

i luv it when a plan comes together.   

[daytonalo]

GOOD LUCK GRASSHOPPER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wetfeetmi]

 Panda, it is illegal to start a thread like that and not post a pic or two. It is grounds for removal from park.

[onemintcaddy]

COOL,,, I like this new law !

[pandamarie]

car is still like it was, I ripped a hole in the oil pan going across an intercetion and bottoming out at 110 mph, need those 1 inch torsion bars on the car now. Plus pouring concrete in the backyard for more parking spaces.

[daytonalo]

Please leave that car alone ! Buy another homeless car and make it a daytona !!!!!!!!! Larry

[Bandit4142]

Not to act like a buzzard circling around but....   What do you plan on doing with your 6pak hood?   If you plan on selling it, drop me a PM, I'd be interested if its for sale.     

BTW, I have to agree, if you are building a Daytona clone, why don't you find a wrecked 2nd gen?   That Charger in the pic is beautiful.

[69bronzeT5]

if you are building a Daytona clone, why don't you find a wrecked 2nd gen?   That Charger in the pic is beautiful.

[pandamarie]

I bought this charger 17 years ago with the intentions of making a Daytona out of it. when I got it it was a one owner 383 2bbl air car, I drove it everyday for years and when the engine started smoking I built and dropped in the 440 thats in there now along with a full roller 727and 3.55 sure grip. Now that my kids are all grown up and sorta moved out Im going to make it what I want. been having back problems latly so its slowing down my progress, My friend is getting it to his shop in 2 weeks to do the vega plug and shorten the deck lid and I will post pics then. here is a picture of me standing by one of my cars that you dont cut up. everyone says I look young but im 49. ive had over 80 cars since ive been 16 and I did it all working as a Garbageman and a Marine. I drive all the cars I have when time and my back permits.
The car in the picture is a 1939 Packard V12 7 passenger touring. only 403 V12s were made in 39 and only 23 of this model. The V12 is smooth and powerful, the car weighs over 6000 pounds. I do need to get the high speed gears for it though so it will get better gas milage on the freeway. I will post some pics of my other cars later. right now I have to scan them or go open the garages they are stored in and take some more pics.
Havent you guys ever heard the Hot Rodders Motto?  Anyone can restore a car It takes a real man to cut one up. Belive me I am having a hard time cutting up the charger but cant afford to buy another and finish a daytona.

[TomP]

I wonder where he found the fenders and hood?   

Jack - if you come across a vega hatch locally, let me know.  I don't get out to the swapmeets very often.