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Title: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: 70 sublime on January 21, 2022, 10:59:04 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4ro4U9vC7U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR6aqNjmpjE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifFbvVNX0ds&t=9s
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on January 26, 2022, 04:56:03 PM
Thanks for putting a thread up on the build Sublime. I don't have time to do a photo blog this time because this car is for a customer and even taking videos is eating into build time. Thanks again. Here is part 4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0vh2Y22Km8
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on January 29, 2022, 07:16:23 PM
https://youtu.be/XSQxG2oMKu4.   Here is the next installment.

Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: moparstuart on February 01, 2022, 12:07:57 PM
Seen the Famous guy before in other video's      :coolgleamA:
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: 1970Moparmann on February 01, 2022, 08:35:16 PM
Incredible.... Great workmanship! :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: 70 sublime on February 04, 2022, 11:46:24 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnSW18TLlDc
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on February 14, 2022, 05:34:10 PM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y_A_-h_PU8
The next installment.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on February 22, 2022, 03:52:59 PM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NhmTk94-lV8.  The next installment.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Troy on February 22, 2022, 09:36:49 PM
:2thumbs:

Troy
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on February 26, 2022, 04:41:50 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLAp2AbF4Xs&t=3s   The next installment. Building a custom sheet metal headliner structure.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: mopar4don on February 28, 2022, 12:53:25 PM
Quote from: Stevearino on February 26, 2022, 04:41:50 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLAp2AbF4Xs&t=3s   The next installment. Building a custom sheet metal headliner structure.
Hi Steve,
AWESOME AWESOME work on the headliner made of sheet metal.  :2thumbs:

It would be really cool if you had some videos showing how you make some of these pieces.
Like I would like to see the process of wheeling that sail panel piece!

Keep it up!


Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on February 28, 2022, 08:03:42 PM
Quote from: mopar4don on February 28, 2022, 12:53:25 PM
Quote from: Stevearino on February 26, 2022, 04:41:50 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLAp2AbF4Xs&t=3s   The next installment. Building a custom sheet metal headliner structure.
Hi Steve,
AWESOME AWESOME work on the headliner made of sheet metal.  :2thumbs:

It would be really cool if you had some videos showing how you make some of these pieces.
Like I would like to see the process of wheeling that sail panel piece!

Keep it up!

Thanks Don. I think I did a lot of that on the GTX build. I will try to work some of that in somewhere along the line.



Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: mopar4don on March 01, 2022, 08:39:01 AM
I appreciate ALL that you share with us!
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on March 04, 2022, 07:08:50 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jh1gBmWZ4M The next installment
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: panhead on March 04, 2022, 07:37:20 PM
Just simply Amazing craftmanship!!!  :yesnod:

Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on March 04, 2022, 08:59:09 PM
Quote from: panhead on March 04, 2022, 07:37:20 PM
Just simply Amazing craftmanship!!!  :yesnod:




Thanks man.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: 70 sublime on March 04, 2022, 10:50:18 PM
Project is moving along pretty quick  :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on March 11, 2022, 03:54:22 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Br7Il0ONarg More dinking around.




Quote from: 70 sublime on March 04, 2022, 10:50:18 PM
Project is moving along pretty quick  :2thumbs:


I am retired now so I am putting in about 25 hours a week on it.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on March 18, 2022, 06:33:16 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXzeEvM3i48&t=2s     More shenanigans.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on March 25, 2022, 07:28:33 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBJ2zUPZU8I&t=15s The next episode.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: JB400 on March 27, 2022, 09:25:43 PM
  :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on April 01, 2022, 04:20:15 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ3_Mmy2lWk     Some boring stuff.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: 70 sublime on April 01, 2022, 08:21:05 PM
I like how you got the wipers sorted out
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on April 05, 2022, 06:59:46 PM
Quote from: 70 sublime on April 01, 2022, 08:21:05 PM
I like how you got the wipers sorted out

It was kind of a personal challenge. I see a lot of these body swaps where they just leave all that stuff out. It is always cool to run into someone at a car show that is familiar with a build that I have seen on the internet and I ask a lot of questions like "How did they mount the hood with those old B body hinges?" and I will get an answer like "Well the cut a pocket in the front strut towers but the tires hit the pockets :rotz:."
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: 70 sublime on April 05, 2022, 08:07:35 PM
A friend did one of these cars and he left the wipers out and just had a lift off hood so I had kind of any idea how much trouble it was going to be for you to get them to work  :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on April 08, 2022, 06:47:37 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x29EJcXae-E&t=1s  More tedious nonsense.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: JB400 on April 08, 2022, 10:03:35 PM
Does the old Charger body reinforce the LX platform enough, or is there some noticeable chassis flex?
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: 70 sublime on April 08, 2022, 10:31:40 PM
Almost like you have to build 2 or 3 of these conversions to have a good plan on how to do things  :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on April 15, 2022, 03:33:25 PM
Quote from: JB400 on April 08, 2022, 10:03:35 PM
Does the old Charger body reinforce the LX platform enough, or is there some noticeable chassis flex?

I added 2x4 frame rails so I am not depending on the body. I did not do this in my Daytona and yes there is flex but no more than an original Charger.



Quote from: 70 sublime on April 08, 2022, 10:31:40 PM
Almost like you have to build 2 or 3 of these conversions to have a good plan on how to do things  :2thumbs:


It helps to have done one before but each one has unique challenges.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYxMYNyjkGw

More of my struggle.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on April 22, 2022, 06:37:16 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loiRsOdqVrQ   Completing the top dash closure.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: 70 sublime on April 22, 2022, 09:17:09 PM
With the dash so thick from the door post back will the original Charger window cranks be able to turn and not hit the dash pad or are you putting electric windows in ?
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on April 24, 2022, 05:56:07 AM
Quote from: 70 sublime on April 22, 2022, 09:17:09 PM
With the dash so thick from the door post back will the original Charger window cranks be able to turn and not hit the dash pad or are you putting electric windows in ?


They will be power windows.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on April 29, 2022, 04:43:56 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqZ3D1UgUo4 Doors going on.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on May 06, 2022, 06:32:17 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H02AgU6s4MI  The saga continues.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: cdr on May 07, 2022, 02:03:31 PM
as always I am amazed at you work !!!!  :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on May 09, 2022, 08:16:32 PM
Quote from: cdr on May 07, 2022, 02:03:31 PM
as always I am amazed at you work !!!!  :2thumbs:

Thank you Charlie . I am a big admirer of your efforts as well.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on May 13, 2022, 03:38:26 PM
https://youtu.be/RIf4HtnTfdQ  Work on the doors continues.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on May 20, 2022, 04:29:38 PM
Hit a bit of a bump in the road this week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8696tCWHME
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on May 22, 2022, 08:54:11 AM
It's a dang miracle. https://youtu.be/cTZllsO_wig
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on May 27, 2022, 04:16:07 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIxLzOmx1sc  More drival dravel.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on June 03, 2022, 05:19:06 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4ZOwQy2CAI&t=4s  More bibbling and scribbling.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on June 10, 2022, 05:13:53 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPKVAjvJVl0 The work continues.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on June 17, 2022, 06:58:17 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnS3_l3zVW4 Bumper and Grill work.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: JB400 on June 19, 2022, 12:21:44 AM
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2010-dodge-challenger-39/
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: 70 sublime on June 19, 2022, 07:21:00 AM
Quote from: JB400 on June 19, 2022, 12:21:44 AM
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2010-dodge-challenger-39/

Boy did that donnor car he built in on have a rough life

The Carfax report lists an accident in November 2011 that resulted in front-end damage after hitting a deer as well as damage to the left front in November 2013, and "moderate damage" in January 2017 to the front and right side of the vehicle along with fire damage. The Carfax report also notes that the car was deemed a "Total Loss" in April 2017.


Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on June 24, 2022, 05:32:11 PM
Quote from: 70 sublime on June 19, 2022, 07:21:00 AM
Quote from: JB400 on June 19, 2022, 12:21:44 AM
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2010-dodge-challenger-39/

Boy did that donnor car he built in on have a rough life

The Carfax report lists an accident in November 2011 that resulted in front-end damage after hitting a deer as well as damage to the left front in November 2013, and "moderate damage" in January 2017 to the front and right side of the vehicle along with fire damage. The Carfax report also notes that the car was deemed a "Total Loss" in April 2017.









Yes it did.

Anyways the saga continues with more tedious stuff         .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_wluV79NSw
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on July 01, 2022, 04:19:22 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-mcE40NfvM
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on July 08, 2022, 06:03:22 PM
https://youtu.be/vW5HzrW_JxU more interior fab.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on July 15, 2022, 07:54:59 PM
https://youtu.be/3C6wvhZsOtY the last of the interior bits fabricated and the fuel filler built.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on July 22, 2022, 04:37:35 PM
https://youtu.be/Tf0sQd031MY.   A little wiring and some trunk lining.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on July 29, 2022, 07:48:33 PM
https://youtu.be/nO1kJpfhNuk  Knick Knacks
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on August 05, 2022, 07:51:28 PM
https://youtu.be/qK6nXhXApAE Front air dam fabrication
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: tan top on August 06, 2022, 06:15:18 AM
 :scope:   :2thumbs: awesome stuff  :yesnod: :cheers: :popcrn:
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on August 06, 2022, 02:29:07 PM
Quote from: tan top on August 06, 2022, 06:15:18 AM
:scope:   :2thumbs: awesome stuff  :yesnod: :cheers: :popcrn:


Thanks TanTop
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on August 12, 2022, 05:50:30 PM
https://youtu.be/O7hgqZUajX4.        Hooking up the headlights and installing actuators.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on August 19, 2022, 06:23:56 PM
https://youtu.be/hS7--K0_Ppk the final fabrication before body work begins.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on September 02, 2022, 03:32:34 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuXaquIM310  A little bit of boring body work.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on September 09, 2022, 06:42:33 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQseUk2M_pM More body work
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: tan top on September 12, 2022, 03:17:38 AM
 :popcrn:  :yesnod:
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on September 16, 2022, 02:59:59 PM
https://youtu.be/JnGd50GLP9Q   Old Yeller.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on October 15, 2022, 12:19:58 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOei_X3lsqY  Cut and buff.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on October 21, 2022, 03:01:01 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nPncsS6l4s  More noodling.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on October 28, 2022, 03:19:18 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=745En2iUGLU Out of the paint booth. Starting re assembly.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: cdr on October 28, 2022, 06:48:20 PM
 :2thumbs: :coolgleamA: :o :yesnod: ;D :icon_smile_big:
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: tan top on October 29, 2022, 02:04:32 AM
 :scope:  :o   :yesnod: :yesnod:  :2thumbs: :coolgleamA: :popcrn:
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on November 04, 2022, 04:13:48 PM
https://youtu.be/EEiAH1rzXnc.  Headliner install.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on November 16, 2022, 08:12:57 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaOvVtmigMA Getting closer.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on November 19, 2022, 03:23:01 PM
The "Nuclear Banana" is ready to Road test. https://youtu.be/5wbhzJUk0j4 
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: 70 sublime on November 19, 2022, 05:27:30 PM
FANTASTIC   :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on November 19, 2022, 06:13:56 PM
Quote from: 70 sublime on November 19, 2022, 05:27:30 PM
FANTASTIC   :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

Thanks man.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: nvrbdn on November 19, 2022, 06:24:41 PM
Oh wow, just seen this thread for the first time. Very nice wrk!!
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: Stevearino on November 19, 2022, 10:07:16 PM
Quote from: nvrbdn on November 19, 2022, 06:24:41 PM
Oh wow, just seen this thread for the first time. Very nice wrk!!

Thanks. I did not have time to post a pictorial blog this time.
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: tan top on November 21, 2022, 08:57:44 AM
Quote from: Stevearino on November 19, 2022, 03:23:01 PM
The "Nuclear Banana" is ready to Road test. https://youtu.be/5wbhzJUk0j4 

nice job   :yesnod: :yesnod: :2thumbs: :cheers: :popcrn:
Title: Re: Steve Mirabelli new project 68 Charger
Post by: 70 sublime on November 24, 2022, 01:02:51 AM
Car outside and go for a drive  :2thumbs:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEXJerZ5Shs
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