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68 69 70 Topless Charger is DONE - PICS!!!

Started by professor-patrick, July 27, 2010, 07:15:02 PM

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professor-patrick

Just finished today - getting alignment tomorrow, then road test.  Can't hardly wait for the wind in my hair!!! Mopar Nats - here we come...
Dr. Patrick Hagerman
Lead Designer - Scotlea Hot Rods
www.scotlea.com

TylerCharger69

Say!!!   That came out really nice!!!  Good luck at the nats!! :2thumbs:


A383Wing


MoparManJim

That looks great!  :drool5: :2thumbs: :cheers: :coolgleamA: 

Hey at least a charger didn't die!

miller

How can anyone say a convertible charger looks bad when done in such a manner as this!

2005 Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster Custom - Maggie
2012 370Z NISMO - Courtney
1979 Corvette L-82 - Lilly
1969 Dodge Charger R/T Clone - Vanessa

41husk

1969 Dodge Charger 500 440/727
1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1970 Plymouth Duster FM3
1974 Dodge Dart /6/904
1983 Plymouth Scamp GT 2.2 Auto
1950 Dodge Pilot house pick up

R2

nice,,,,
is there a top for it if needed ?
Nice job,,,,cant wait to see it at the Nats.

professor-patrick

Nope, no top at all.  Just an enclosed trailer, custom made car cover (thanks to California Car Covers), and hidden floor drains.
Dr. Patrick Hagerman
Lead Designer - Scotlea Hot Rods
www.scotlea.com

Ghoste

It will be interesting to see it in person.

jaak

Very nice looking Charger! BTW...I'm really digging the color combo too  :2thumbs:

Jason

oldcarnut

Looks like a nice job  :2thumbs:
Quote from: professor-patrick on July 27, 2010, 07:15:02 PM
Can't hardly wait for the wind in my hair!!! Mopar Nats - here we come...
I have a vert just not the hair :lol:

70charginglizard

70charginglizard

tan top

Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

ChargerSG

Quote from: oldcarnut on July 27, 2010, 10:47:45 PM
Looks like a nice job  :2thumbs:
Quote from: professor-patrick on July 27, 2010, 07:15:02 PM
Can't hardly wait for the wind in my hair!!! Mopar Nats - here we come...
I have a vert just not the hair :lol:

Hahaha  :icon_smile_big:
Looking for 383 Magnum #0B196875 and 0B115166

1969chargerrtse

This car was sold many years ago to somebody in Wisconsin. I now am retired and living in Florida.

NYCMille

Now THAT is a nicely done car!! VERY COOL!  :2thumbs:

BrianShaughnessy

Black Betty:  1969 Charger R/T - X9 440 six pack, TKO600 5 speed, 3.73 Dana 60.
Sinnamon:  1969 Charger R/T - T5 440, 727, 3.23 8 3/4 high school sweetheart.


Old Moparz

Quote from: professor-patrick on July 27, 2010, 07:15:02 PM
Just finished today - getting alignment tomorrow, then road test.  Can't hardly wait for the wind in my hair!!! Mopar Nats - here we come...



Looks really nice, congrats.  :cheers:

Was it originally a Charger, or a B-Body ragtop?  :shruggy:

Do you have larger pics? I have a rusty '68 Coronet convertible I'm planning to use for a Charger convertible one day.
               Bob                



              I Gotta Stop Taking The Bus

professor-patrick

It was originally a charger.  I've seen the conversions using a convertible, but didn't want a top at all.  I'll be posting some larger pics on my website shortly. www.scotlea.com

Thanks everyone - I appreciate your support on this unusual build.
Dr. Patrick Hagerman
Lead Designer - Scotlea Hot Rods
www.scotlea.com

Brock Samson

 Very Cool!  Congrats on the compleation, i see the handles are shaved the seats are different the spoiler is enlarged and the side markers are '69s, dual fuel fillers and that's I'm sure just some of the Mods...  It's like one of those sunday paper quiz drawings "What;s Different?.. :scratchchin: What else?...

   :popcrn:   :2thumbs: 

71ChallengeHer

It's looks beautiful,  very well done.  :2thumbs:

Dans 68

Now That is a good looking car.  :2thumbs:  Cudos to you. Nicely done.  :icon_smile:

Dan
1973 SE 400 727  1 of 19,645                                        1968 383 4bbl 4spds  2 of 259

professor-patrick

Here's a list of a few of the modifications:

Roof removed (obviously)
Window channels filled & upper door panels removed and painted so there is a seamless transition from outside to inside
Firewall smoothed and cowl extended - removed wiper motor and "flattened" firewall where the indentation for wiper motor was
Inner fenders smoothed
Cowl smoothed - shaved wiper arms and cowl vents
Door handle and locks shaved - no locks now, no point.  Reach in to open doors.
Used 69 fenders and quarters because I like the 69 side markers best
Used 68 grille and taillights because I like those best
Quarters are "flared" starting at the door jamb - when attaching new quarters, pulled the back of them out 1.5 inches on each side -effectively widening the rear of the car 3" - this allowed for "tubbing" the outer wheelhousing to fit a larger tire.
Rear spoiler enlarged 1.5 inches taller and smoothed into fender and decklid.
Added functional pass fuel filler.
Subframes connected with 2x2 square tubing, frame cradle 1 5/8 round tubing connects subframes and triangulates to subframe and rear framerails to add rigidity lost when roof was removed.  Subframes connected to body as well with 1 5/8 round tubing.
Door jamb "wedges" from early camaro/firebird convertible were added to strengthen door jamb when shut - prevents any binding - but none has occured so far.
Bumpers smoothed and painted.

You can see the process of building this car on my website www.scotlea.com.

Thanks.
Dr. Patrick Hagerman
Lead Designer - Scotlea Hot Rods
www.scotlea.com