Well here is where I'm at the moment....
And some more shot's...
Looking Great! Body lines look straight as an arrow!! Great Job!! :2thumbs:
looks great! :cheers: :cheers:
Dang I really need to win the lottery.
Looking great. Keep it going :2thumbs:
My Buddy Curt (Panhead) is doing a first class job , I have enjoyed going over to his shop and checking out the progress over time. He is vary meticulous about his work and it shows. :2thumbs: JR (Wingman)
Well it's been a long haul, and still have a lot to do. I'm about ready to put it on the rotisserie so I can get to the roof and the lower half of the window plug. But what will be in the spring. Winter is coming and it's time to build me another nose cone (not happy with what I've built so fare) maybe this time next year if the gods willing it will be in paint!!!! WINGMAN (JR) has had a big hand in this build as well as a inspiration!!!!!!
Curt. :coolgleamA:
:drool5: looking good , keep the pictures coming :yesnod: :cheers: :popcrn:
Looking good. :2thumbs:
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very nice work. :2thumbs:
Looks good, nice skills ... wish i had some like your's
Making progress :2thumbs:
:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
Well here is were I'm at right now.
Curt
Last one.
The Daytona in the back ground belongs to WINGMAN ( JR ). We're doing some general maintenance, and replacing some old worn out parts with new..
:2thumbs: :cheers:
WOW YAsure got the orange daytona painted an together quick???? looking great on nose parts too ,, but hay i liked the first nose an asked if ya making more,,i think??/
good to see ya home an working on ya daytona,,,good stuff an thanks for sharing.DJ :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
nice work curt :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
:2thumbs:
Looking Awesome Curt! Ever get the recalls on the 500? pics?
Wow. I'm not going to call anyone's metalwork flawed because its a skill I don't have but I do think I see differences in what various people can do and that nosecone looks to me to be one finely crafted piece.
Quote from: djcarguy on January 06, 2014, 07:03:30 PM
WOW YAsure got the orange daytona painted an together quick???? looking great on nose parts too ,, but hay i liked the first nose an asked if ya making more,,i think??/
good to see ya home an working on ya daytona,,,good stuff an thanks for sharing.DJ :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
I didn't like the first nose cone that I made, so that one is gone (I cut it up). If I don't like it I will not pass it on, I'm funny that way. The second one I made I'm not all that happy with either so that one is hanging on the wall. I'm going to make another and see how this one turns out. I'm making for myself right now, I don't know if I'll make any to sale, to early to tell.
Curt
Nice work on the Z bars!
:2thumbs:
looks awesome curt nice work
Very nice, your metal skills are impressive.
Looks like this one is going to turn out well, work hard in the start and it just sets the standard for the rest of the build I reckon.
So, here is where we stand as of today. The nose cone fits well, The next step is to put it on the spit, so I can work on the roof and the window plug. O' the joys of taking it a part again. :rotz:
Curt
And some more.
Looks like it's coming along nicely. :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
:2thumbs:
:cheers: :cheers: :popcrn:
Outstanding. :2thumbs:
Looks fantastic!! :cheers:
looks good !! nice work :2thumbs: :drool5: , great stuff :cheers: :cheers: :yesnod:
That is some amazing craftsmanship!!!!! :2thumbs:
Well after cleaning off the rest of the undercoating, imagine my surprise more rust :rotz: so I got all that fixed and finely have the under side done :yesnod:
Here are a couple of pics. Now I can start working the upper side.
Curt
Man that looks good all cleaned up and primed. :2thumbs: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
Wow fery nice craftsmanship! :drool5:
Nose looks great :2thumbs: :2thumbs: rest is looking great too :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :cheers: :popcrn: :drool5: :cheers: DJ out west :2thumbs:
Well, as of now I have the roof ruffed in. Now I get to work on the rear speaker area. Like most other cars, someone cut up the speaker holes. :-\
Oh the joys...
nice work
looks great! :popcrn: :cheers: :cheers:
Well have some updates to post, I fixed the speaker holes, I've just closed them off. I also spent a lot of time chasing body lines but now I have them pretty dam close. I'm going to put back to gather and let it set in the sun and bake for a while, and then put on some slick sand.
Curt
and some more.
Looking good. :2thumbs:
Wow......... Very nice work... :2thumbs:
Well I have some updates, small but that much less to do.
kick ass bro! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Here is some more
Last one for now
Looks awesome man! Some much time and energy to get them right!
Well I have some updates of what I have done to date. Little things, but that much less to do.
The first thing was blasting the dash frame and getting it painted, along with redoing the instrument cluster. Second was the brake assembly, and wiper transmission. And last was the heater box assembly.
Curt
:coolgleamA: :2thumbs: awesome job
Good afternoon folks,
I have a few more pieces done. That much less to do.
Curt
Here are a couple more pics, I'm just about done with the dash. :yesnod:
Curt
Beautifull works
Very cool
Good afternoon all,
Not a lot to look at, but just one more assembly less to do. :yesnod:
Its been a while sent I posted any updates, so here's where I'm at now.
Curt
:cheers: :2thumbs: :cheers: :2thumbs: :cheers: :2thumbs: :cheers: :2thumbs: {Wingman} jAY
A great leap forward. Out of paint prison and headed towards re assembly. All down hill from here. :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Yes, it's nice to have it back home. I have to wait on the doors and hood, they had some issues and needs to be reworked. I'll be bring the other parts home over the coarse of this week. I'm looking forward to the reassembly, slow and be gentle. :yesnod:
Curt
Here's a couple more
Curt
Great color combo Curt!, sweet ride...what color interior?
Mike
Awesome!!
:2thumbs:
Quote from: DAY CLONA on July 16, 2017, 05:13:35 PM
Great color combo Curt!, sweet ride...what color interior?
Mike
Going black. Thanks for all your help on this build!!!
Curt
Quote from: Charger-Bodie on July 16, 2017, 05:37:14 PM
Awesome!!
Thanks, it's been a long haul up to this point.
Curt
nice progress sir
That is a really nice paint job. :popcrn: :2thumbs:
I managed to bring home some more parts today.
Curt
Well, I managed to bring home the nose today. It still needs to be cut and buffed, but its not to bad...
Curt
:2thumbs: :coolgleamA: :popcrn:
Oh my! :o :o :o :o :coolgleamA: :coolgleamA:
stunning
:drool5: :drool5: :popcrn: :popcrn: :cheers: :cheers: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: Gorgeous!!
Good afternoon folks,
I've have a few more items installed in this seemingly never ending saga, but hay that much less to install... :yesnod:
Curt
That's all the updates that I have for now.
Thanks
Curt
Keep em comin'. :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
very nice :cheers:
You're doing a hell of a job :cheers:
Good afternoon folks,
Well, I though I was going to have a easy morning just installing the rear bumper. But No. That would be to much to ask for with reproduction parts. The biggest problem was the bumperettes, as you can see in the first picture. Picture two was the fix, and the last. I managed to get things worked out.
Curt
Bumper looks fine and dandy to me. :coolgleamA: :coolgleamA: :2thumbs:
Quote from: Stevearino on August 13, 2017, 09:08:43 PM
Bumper looks fine and dandy to me. :coolgleamA: :coolgleamA: :2thumbs:
Thank you sir :cheers:
That is soooooooooo nice !!!!!!!
Dane
Very nice! How did you correct that bumperette issue? Have the same thing going on with my 68 with the AMD bumper set.
Quote from: timmycharger on August 29, 2017, 07:44:17 AM
Very nice! How did you correct that bumperette issue? Have the same thing going on with my 68 with the AMD bumper set.
I used this belt sander to profile the mating surface of the bumperettes to the bumper. A little at a time. :2thumbs:
Curt
Outstanding, thank you.
:drool5: :popcrn: :drool5: :popcrn: :scratchchin: :icon_smile_question: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
:scope: nice work going on , awesome stuff :yesnod: :2thumbs: :cheers: :popcrn:
Good morning all,
I ended up having some shink back issues on the roof that wouldn't sand out, so I striped down the roof (vinyl top car) and didn't like what I seen. So I replaced the roof skin (I should have done this in the first place) :brickwall:
Oh' well live and learn. I did find some more rust hiding under the roof, got that fixed, and used POR-15 and now all is good. I'll post some pics later.
Curt
Looking good Curt !! Know all about the set-backs and all,,,,, but you must push forward............ :2thumbs:
Good afternoon all,
Here are some pics of the understructure bare and one with POR-15(clear), the new roof skin being fitted, and fitting the upper window plug.
Curt
And some more...
Last ones for now...
Curt
Well that kind of blows Curt, but hey shit happens, fortunately your car is black, so a repaint of the roof should match well, FWIW I would avoid trying to blend a paint line at the C pillar, instead I would backtape along the top of the rear qtr's top edge, and hard tape the stripe edge, and tape off the front black painted portion of the decklid in front of the stripe, then reshoot the roof/plug/dutchman area along with the tops of the qtrs, then the only "line blending" would be the soft backtaped edge on the qtrs top line, actually you could blend it by hand polishing, just a thought...
I would repaint the area inside the pink line
Mike
Then you'd only have to blend in this backtaped soft edge on the qtrs hard edge body line, much easier than achieving a blend at the C pillars
Quote from: DAY CLONA on November 11, 2017, 11:10:29 AM
Well that kind of blows Curt, but hey shit happens, fortunately your car is black, so a repaint of the roof should match well, FWIW I would avoid trying to blend a paint line at the C pillar, instead I would backtape along the top of the rear qtr's top edge, and hard tape the stripe edge, and tape off the front black painted portion of the decklid in front of the stripe, then reshoot the roof/plug/dutchman area along with the tops of the qtrs, then the only "line blending" would be the soft backtaped edge on the qtrs top line, actually you could blend it by hand polishing, just a thought...
I would repaint the area inside the pink line
Mike
That is the plan at this time, But I will extend it to the base of the A-pillars as I removed all the seam sealer and I'll also be removing the quarter stripes as one is not centered(not by my hand) this way I can go down the hole top edge the quarter as you stated.
Thanks for the insight :2thumbs:
Curt
Quote from: DAY CLONA on November 11, 2017, 11:17:42 AM
Then you'd only have to blend in this backtaped soft edge on the qtrs hard edge body line, much easier than achieving a blend at the C pillars
I totally agree!
Good afternoon folks
The roof skin is in place and is ready for body work,(again :brickwall:) and the quarter stripes removed. That's all I have for now...
Curt
Good day folks,
After getting the roof skin installed, I though that I'd better check to make sure the rear glass still fits, and accurse not. The window was to tight, so I decided to cut out the upper half and start over. This time I fitted all the pieces and now everything fits, with the exception of the trim which is a little tight, but I have a fix in the works... Thanks to moparchris!!
Curt
Good day folks,
Well, I have the trim peace's (thanks moparchris) fitted in the surround. Next thing was to fit the new AMD rear glass and it fits as well. Now it's body work time again. :icon_smile_blackeye: Ready for round two!!!
Curt
And one with the AMD rear window...
Looks good Curt, did you use the AMD rear window trim, or modify stock 68-70 pcs?
Mike
Quote from: DAY CLONA on February 14, 2018, 09:11:16 AM
Looks good Curt, did you use the AMD rear window trim, or modify stock 68-70 pcs?
Mike
Thank you sir,
I used the AMD trim set, It was a little tight at the along the lower corners so I made a relief cut and tapped them out a bit.
Curt
Well it's been a while,but here's where I'm at. Getting ready for the next step.
Curt
Curt,you are making great progress considering that you had to redo the roof and part of the window plug after the car was painted! I'm sure that it was a tough decision to dig back into it,but the longevity you will gain by doing this will definitely pay off. I bought this Daytona stock car clone that I am building, and I have been undoing the hack job that was done to the body, by someone who was trying to turn it into a Fast and Furious Daytona wannabe. They butchered the hood, doors, fenders and the rear window plug. The plug was a very nice piece made by Mike at Dayclona, but a previous owner hacked it trying to make the glass flush. They distorted it badly, and it will have to be replaced. At least the car was not painted yet. I have a friend that is going to make a new window plug for it. The shop that built my car did amazing work, but one of the owners hacked the body badly. I am sure that it was a tough decision to redo the roof of your car,but it looks great,and you will always be glad that you did what had to be done.
Seems like these old cars require the 'two steps forward...one step backward' philosophy in order to get them done correctly with the parts available today. Great job on the repair! :2thumbs:
looking good, my friend
love it :drool5:, mine is about to be painted black as well, but will paint the wing hemi orange and paint he drums Red. What color is your wing going to be ?
....nice.....but I think I would want the drums and wing to match or be very different colours to each other ....especially where they are red and orange. To the unknowing onlooker they are going to think it just a paint mismatch!! Im just too anal I guess!!
Quote from: held1823 on July 23, 2018, 08:49:24 PM
looking good, my friend
Thank you sir,
hopefully yours is moving along as well. It's moving slowly, but what I do today is that much less I have to do tomorrow. :2thumbs:
Curt
Quote from: kevs1969daytona on July 23, 2018, 10:51:45 PM
love it :drool5:, mine is about to be painted black as well, but will paint the wing hemi orange and paint he drums Red. What color is your wing going to be ?
I'm going red.
Curt
Quote from: Birdflu on July 23, 2018, 01:01:12 PM
Seems like these old cars require the 'two steps forward...one step backward' philosophy in order to get them done correctly with the parts available today. Great job on the repair! :2thumbs:
Thank you, and yes unfortunately your right.
Curt
Quote from: chargervert on July 23, 2018, 08:49:16 AM
Curt,you are making great progress considering that you had to redo the roof and part of the window plug after the car was painted! I'm sure that it was a tough decision to dig back into it,but the longevity you will gain by doing this will definitely pay off. I bought this Daytona stock car clone that I am building, and I have been undoing the hack job that was done to the body, by someone who was trying to turn it into a Fast and Furious Daytona wannabe. They butchered the hood, doors, fenders and the rear window plug. The plug was a very nice piece made by Mike at Dayclona, but a previous owner hacked it trying to make the glass flush. They distorted it badly, and it will have to be replaced. At least the car was not painted yet. I have a friend that is going to make a new window plug for it. The shop that built my car did amazing work, but one of the owners hacked the body badly. I am sure that it was a tough decision to redo the roof of your car,but it looks great,and you will always be glad that you did what had to be done.
Thank you sir
It wasn't to hard of a decision, just had to make it right. My car was a vinyl top car and if I had a half a brain I should have replaced the roof skin then. But as they say hindsight is 20/20.
Curt
Good day folks,
Well the wet sanding is complete, I finished with 3000. Next is buffing. One step closer.
Curt
Good day folks,
Well, I competed the buffing and now I'm going to let it set for a awhile so it can finish gassing off. I think it turned out okay being this is my first time doing paint and body. If I haven't said it before, I will say now, I have a new found respect for the guys that do this for a living :cheers:
Enjoy.
Curt
Looks good from here! ;)
Looks SUPER Curt!, back on track.... sweet color combo for a Daytona, are you planing on redline tires?
Mike
Very Nice
Quote from: DAY CLONA on August 14, 2018, 06:18:39 PM
Looks SUPER Curt!, back on track.... sweet color combo for a Daytona, are you planing on redline tires?
Mike
Thank you Mike,
Yes sir, redline's all the way, I'm looking at FR70-15 by cocker.
Beautiful metalwork and finish!
Looks great! :cheers:
Good day all,
Here is some pics after the final buffing was done. I'm getting ready to install the headliner. I have a question about this topic, on a Daytona/500 do you use the two short bows? On my C500 the two short bows are not in use, the headliner has been replaced some time in its life. Any guidance on this matter would be great. Thanks
Curt
Nice....the colour match on the trunk lid is not as close as it could be though...maybe it's just the light!l
Looks fantastic!
Quote from: alfaitalia on September 07, 2018, 10:18:03 AM
Nice....the colour match on the trunk lid is not as close as it could be though...maybe it's just the light!l
looks redder to me.
Quote from: alfaitalia on September 07, 2018, 10:18:03 AM
Nice....the colour match on the trunk lid is not as close as it could be though...maybe it's just the light!l
I removed the deck lid before reprinting the car, as it was good to go. The red that you see is the deck lid stripe, their pretty wide and thank you.
Curt
looking good, my friend.
you are setting the bar high for leo to follow
Quote from: held1823 on September 07, 2018, 09:52:41 PM
looking good, my friend.
you are setting the bar high for leo to follow
Thank you, my friend.
As far as Leo maybe :scratchchin:
Curt
Quote from: panhead on September 07, 2018, 05:25:51 PM
Quote from: alfaitalia on September 07, 2018, 10:18:03 AM
Nice....the colour match on the trunk lid is not as close as it could be though...maybe it's just the light!l
I removed the deck lid before reprinting the car, as it was good to go. The red that you see is the deck lid stripe, their pretty wide and thank you.
Curt
After looking at the picture closer and the car I now see what you were talking about, and yes it is just the lighting.
I apologize for not understanding, and thank you for pointing that out. And Brian as well :2thumbs:
Curt
Quote from: panhead on September 10, 2018, 08:27:36 AM
Quote from: panhead on September 07, 2018, 05:25:51 PM
Quote from: alfaitalia on September 07, 2018, 10:18:03 AM
Nice....the colour match on the trunk lid is not as close as it could be though...maybe it's just the light!l
I removed the deck lid before reprinting the car, as it was good to go. The red that you see is the deck lid stripe, their pretty wide and thank you.
Curt
After looking at the picture closer and the car I now see what you were talking about, and yes it is just the lighting.
I apologize for not understanding, and thank you for pointing that out. And Brian as well :2thumbs:
Curt
i was actually just joking cause the stripe IS redder than black. lol
That is too shiny. It hurts to look at it. :coolgleamA: :coolgleamA: :coolgleamA:. Just kidding. It looks spectacular.
:coolgleamA: :2thumbs: :drool5: :popcrn:
Good day folks,
I've decided to post the headliner install for my car here in my thread instead of a separate thread. Here is the two small pieces that side over the rear window channel so it doesn't cut into the headliner.
Curt
Good day,
I installed some dynamat for sound deadening, a thermo barrier, and the jute. I also have the bows cleaned up and installed in the car for now.
Curt
And,
I've got the headliner laying out on the roof of the C500, it's from Legendary. It does not have the lasting pockets for the two short bows. I used this 3M strip-calk as a water barrier on the speed nuts for the charger scrip install. And lastly the cardboard inserts.
Curt
Man! That is beautiful!! Great job. :2thumbs:
Dam fine car, bollocks to any that don't apprecite the huge amount of work . Many never finish there cars :2thumbs:
Quote from: chubby53 on October 14, 2018, 10:08:10 AM
Dam fine car, bollocks to any that don't apprecite the huge amount of work . Many never finish there cars :2thumbs:
Thank you sir :2thumbs:
Curt
Well this is where I'm at on the headliner install. Sorry for the poor pictures.
Curt
Here are the last ones for now. I ordered the inside rear window trim, so I can finish out the headliner. I'll let that set for a few days and I'll finish out working the wrinkles out.
Curt
Very Nice
Wondering were you got the rear speaker deck from ?
P.s. Looks great
Incredible work Curt, if you ever "need" to get rid of a bad nose, I got a charger I would like to make into a daytona one day. Heck, your nose would be the beast part on the car at this point! :2thumbs:
Mark
Quote from: kevs1969daytona on October 20, 2018, 11:49:30 PM
Wondering were you got the rear speaker deck from ?
P.s. Looks great
I got my package tray from ECS Automotive Concepts. They don't show it on their web site, but they sale them. Just have to give them a call. If I remember right it took two weeks.
Http://www.ecsautomotive.com
Hope that helps.
By the way your build is coming along quite well. :2thumbs:
Curt
Quote from: panhead on October 22, 2018, 07:46:44 AM
I got my package tray from ECS Automotive Concepts.
Hey Curt,
Looks like it's finally coming together, good for you!
On that ECS package tray, how was the fit/finish? I'd like to assume that coming from ECS that it's "right on the money"
Thanks
Mike
Quote from: DAY CLONA on October 22, 2018, 03:51:51 PM
Quote from: panhead on October 22, 2018, 07:46:44 AM
I got my package tray from ECS Automotive Concepts.
Hey Curt,
Looks like it's finally coming together, good for you!
On that ECS package tray, how was the fit/finish? I'd like to assume that coming from ECS that it's "right on the money"
Thanks
Mike
Good day Mike,
I did a comparison this morning, my C500 has it's original package tray. What I came up with, the measurements are pretty much spot on. The ECS tray measured across (front 55 1/4",center 44 3/4", and rear 44"). It fits really well in my car. Hope that helps.
Curt
Quote from: panhead on October 23, 2018, 11:40:45 AM
Quote from: DAY CLONA on October 22, 2018, 03:51:51 PM
Quote from: panhead on October 22, 2018, 07:46:44 AM
I got my package tray from ECS Automotive Concepts.
Hey Curt,
Looks like it's finally coming together, good for you!
On that ECS package tray, how was the fit/finish? I'd like to assume that coming from ECS that it's "right on the money"
Thanks
Mike
Good day Mike,
I did a comparison this morning, my C500 has it's original package tray. What I came up with, the measurements are pretty much spot on. The ECS tray measured across (front 55 1/4",center 44 3/4", and rear 44"). It fits really well in my car. Hope that helps.
Curt
Thanks Curt, was just hoping that the ECS tray is/was better than the REM tray, helps knowing where to point customers...
Mike
Good day folks,
I have the AMD rear window and AMD outer window trim installed, and it fits well. Unfortunately I did get a couple of small paint chips :brickwall:. It should be a easy fix. The one thing that I have issues with is the rear inside window trim fitment. I ordered a set from classic industries, the new set where it slides over the headliner and the teeth, the gap is further apart than the original trim. So it's a very loose fit and is a 1/16" taller as well. I do have a older set from year one and the gap is spot on as is the height.
And the saga continues.....
Curt
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: (Wingman)
Great progress! Many were asking how that $$$ trim fit and sounds like well ! :2thumbs:
Wow :2thumbs: and nice 425 John Deere in the back I have one as well lol. I think your car will be done before mine.
Good day folks,
Here's the latest update, I have the doors, and fenders installed. The hood is also ready to install as well. Another step closer.
Curt
Beautiful. :yesnod:
Awesome paint
Thanks for posting. These threads are always fun to look at and I often forget to thank people for sharing the progress and process.
Looking very spectacular. Great looking rear window and trim. :2thumbs: :coolgleamA: :2thumbs: :coolgleamA:
looks awesome :yesnod: :popcrn:
As the saying goes, "black is beautiful!". Looks great.
Thanks for all the kind words. :cheers:
It makes it easier to keep plugging away on what seams to be a never ending saga
Curt
Happy New Year to all :cheers:
Here's the latest update, sorry for the bad pictures.
Curt
looking good :2thumbs: :popcrn:
Very Nice work
Nice! :2thumbs:
Good day folks,
Just a couple of updates nothing major. I've have the lock cylinders and keys refurbished as a complete set now, I have all the door latches and stickers and rods installed with the new door seals. Doors open quiet well. Also started installing some of the factory labeling, the under dash harness, and the tail light harness. The picture is of what is left yet to install. I do still need to order a few others that I've missed.
Curt
Curt! WTF is that on your wall? I see an AMMO pisspot in the background of a headliner pic on page 7!
Are you a munitions troop or ordinance??? :popcrn:
Quote from: tcs69rt on February 21, 2019, 11:47:50 PM
Curt! WTF is that on your wall? I see an AMMO pisspot in the background of a headliner pic on page 7!
Are you a munitions troop or ordinance??? :popcrn:
Yes sir, I was a ordinance guy for over 30yrs until I retired in 2015.
A picture of my corps crest.
Curt
I did my 20 in Uncle Sam's Flying Circus and after 12 years retired....they pulled me back in! :smilielol:
Good day folks,
Not a lot done, but I have the quarter stripes installed. The wing is centered with a 3/16" gap.
Curt
Now, time to repaint the wing and bezels.
Curt
NICE! :2thumbs:
:coolgleamA: :2thumbs:
Quote from: panhead on April 28, 2019, 12:32:30 PM
Good day folks,
Not a lot done, but I have the quarter stripes installed. The wing is centered with a 3/16" gap.
Curt
Sorry Pal, that's just not acceptable...perfection isn't allowed on wingcars :nana: :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: DAY CLONA on April 28, 2019, 12:46:53 PM
Quote from: panhead on April 28, 2019, 12:32:30 PM
Good day folks,
Not a lot done, but I have the quarter stripes installed. The wing is centered with a 3/16" gap.
Curt
Sorry Pal, that's just not acceptable...perfection isn't allowed on wingcars :nana: :icon_smile_big:
:brickwall:
Good afternoon folks,
God has smiled on me, I was able to obtain a real wing for the Daytona. Good thing I hadn't started working on the old one.
Curt
nice score buddy :drool5:
Quote from: moparstuart on June 12, 2019, 12:48:27 PM
nice score buddy :drool5:
Thank you bubby!!! :2thumbs:
Great car to use an original on!
I have an original Daytona wing that I bought back in the early nineties. I am going to use it on my Daytona stock car project.
Quote from: Charger-Bodie on June 12, 2019, 04:24:26 PM
Great car to use an original on!
Thank you. It's been quit the journey thus far. :2thumbs:
Curt
Quote from: chargervert on June 12, 2019, 05:54:02 PM
I have an original Daytona wing that I bought back in the early nineties. I am going to use it on my Daytona stock car project.
Thank you sir, how is that race car project coming a long?
Curt
Good score on the wing Curt. I paid a grand for the original wing I bought back in the early nineties. The engine builder has had my Hemi since Christmas, and hasn't started on it yet.
It looks great! :2thumbs: Nice score on the wing too.
Quote from: wingcarenvy on June 18, 2019, 12:41:33 PM
It looks great! :2thumbs: Nice score on the wing too.
Thank you :2thumbs:
Curt
Good days folks,
I think we have a winner, with the color match for the stripe
Curt
Nice, took us numerous times to get my White correct on the Bee, Red's gotta be a nightmare...
Quote from: birdsandbees on July 18, 2019, 05:12:29 PM
Nice, took us numerous times to get my White correct on the Bee, Red's gotta be a nightmare...
I took a sample of the stripe to my local paint and body store and they match it up pretty darn choose. I can live with it.
So thumbs up to those guys. :2thumbs:
Curt
Good afternoon folks,
I made a little head way. I have all the glass installed now. Time to get back on the wing...
Curt
Lookin good Curt!....is the side glass by chance the AMD stuff?...If so?, hows the fit/finish?
Thanks
Mike
Quote from: DAY CLONA on August 01, 2019, 11:32:35 AM
Lookin good Curt!....is the side glass by chance the AMD stuff?...If so?, hows the fit/finish?
Thanks
Mike
Thank you sir, :2thumbs:
The glass is from ECS, it worked pretty good for me.
Take a look in the paint and body section, their's a thread about it.
Curt
Good afternoon Folks,
A little more head way... :2thumbs:
Curt
:coolgleamA: :2thumbs: :popcrn:
Good day folks,
I have the wing installed. All that is left now is to paint the allen head bolt's
Curt
Much better! :2thumbs:
phenomenal work, my friend
Quote from: alfaitalia on August 08, 2019, 06:20:31 PM
Much better! :2thumbs:
I think so as well, and thank you. :2thumbs:
Curt
Quote from: held1823 on August 08, 2019, 09:34:11 PM
phenomenal work, my friend
Thank you my friend :cheers:
Curt
Great job bro , killer car :cheers: :popcrn:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on August 10, 2019, 09:50:59 PM
Great job bro , killer car :cheers: :popcrn:
Thank you sir :2thumbs:
Curt
Good day folks,
Not a lot to report, but I do have the moisture barriers installed. One less thing to do.
Curt
What a cool project! I am impressed
Quote from: 70B5Cuda on August 20, 2019, 05:56:48 PM
What a cool project! I am impressed
Thank you :2thumbs:
Curt
:drool5: :drool5: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: the body ,color stripe an wing all are very awsum looking. :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :drool5:
looks like time to clean,detail or hide the old wheels an tires an post a few full car pix ? love black an red wing combo. :drool5: :2thumbs:
Quote from: djcarguy on August 21, 2019, 10:05:00 PM
:drool5: :drool5: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: the body ,color stripe an wing all are very awsum looking. :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :drool5:
looks like time to clean,detail or hide the old wheels an tires an post a few full car pix ? love black an red wing combo. :drool5: :2thumbs:
Thank you :2thumbs:
I've still have a long way to go yet before in can post some full car pictures. I like the color comb is well, the only thing that would really make it pop is having red interior. I went black because I had most of the pieces already, so I managed to save a little pit of coin.
Curt
Good morning folks,
Another thing checked off the list.
A-piller trim
Curt
Lookin' GORGEOUS !! :2thumbs:
And a couple of the A-piller moldings with the butyl tape
Curt
Quote from: birdsandbees on August 25, 2019, 10:27:06 AM
Lookin' GORGEOUS !! :2thumbs:
Thank you sir :2thumbs:
Curt
Good day folks,
It's been a while since I posted any updates, so here's where I'm at.
I have the carpet, seatbelts, door cards, rear cards, fuel tank and lines, and the rear end assembly installed. The gear ratio I'm running is a 2.76 open face with Coker FR-70-15 redline radials. I'm looking forward to passing gas stations : :yesnod:
Curt
One of you front seat belt retractors is incorrect! The angle cut should be on the carpet side.! :Twocents: WINGNUT
Quote from: Wingnut426 on October 31, 2019, 05:42:41 PM
One of you front seat belt retractors is incorrect! The angle cut should be on the carpet side.! :Twocents: WINGNUT
Thank you for the extra pair of eyes, and observation :2thumbs:
I'll make that correction, sometimes I get a little tunnel vision. It's always good to be double checked, as a person may over look the little details that makes a world of difference.
Curt
looks awesome :2thumbs: :coolgleamA: :popcrn:
Looks great Curt !!!!
Pete is a Mopar-manic !! He has the eye !!! :2thumbs:
Quote from: hemi68charger on November 01, 2019, 08:10:07 AM
Looks great Curt !!!!
Pete is a Mopar-manic !! He has the eye !!! :2thumbs:
yeah but the best thing about him is his convertible wing car :icon_smile_big: :stirthepot:
That is gorgeous!! :2thumbs:
Good afternoon folks,
I need some guidance with witch tire size decal to use. I'm running FR70-15's and in the option book it lists a code U65 was for F70-15's as a option.
Insight and thoughts
Curt
Good day folks,
Sorry for the poor quality of the pictures, but here is where things are today...
Curt
Looks nice, are you doing the seat covers yourself. :2thumbs: Wingamn
Quote from: WINGMAN on November 21, 2019, 09:45:08 AM
Looks nice, are you doing the seat covers yourself. :2thumbs: Wingamn
Thank you sir :2thumbs:
I decided to give it a try. Will see how things turn out. The rear seats turned out okay.
The front seats will be entertaining. Looking forward to it.
Curt
I did it in my 67 with no prior experience and I was happy with the result. Some silicone spray and a lot of stretching. (and patience)
Quote from: panhead on November 21, 2019, 06:23:08 PM
Quote from: WINGMAN on November 21, 2019, 09:45:08 AM
Looks nice, are you doing the seat covers yourself. :2thumbs: Wingamn
Thank you sir :2thumbs:
I decided to give it a try. Will see how things turn out. The rear seats turned out okay.
The front seats will be entertaining. Looking forward to it.
Curt
when you get ready to put stretch the seat cover on , toss it in a pillow case and throw it in the dryer for 5 minutes . They pull on much easier :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: moparstuart on November 22, 2019, 12:45:33 PM
Quote from: panhead on November 21, 2019, 06:23:08 PM
Quote from: WINGMAN on November 21, 2019, 09:45:08 AM
Looks nice, are you doing the seat covers yourself. :2thumbs: Wingamn
Thank you sir :2thumbs:
I decided to give it a try. Will see how things turn out. The rear seats turned out okay.
The front seats will be entertaining. Looking forward to it.
Curt
when you get ready to put stretch the seat cover on , toss it in a pillow case and throw it in the dryer for 5 minutes . They pull on much easier :icon_smile_big:
:scratchchin:
The last couple of seat covers I have installed from Legendary, have been extremely tight and difficult to install. I just did this one for my friends 70 V code GTX, and the bottom of the rear seat was a real b*tch! Thanks for the dryer tip,I will surely try it the next time I do seat covers!
Good day folks,
I have the front seats almost completed, just waiting for the headrest bezels. I'm digging the 6-way :2thumbs:
Curt
I just got a 6 way with the 70 buckets I am getting
Question . Does the 6 way in it's lowest position sit the same height as a regular seat track seat or is it higher ??
Quote from: 70 sublime on December 04, 2019, 12:15:22 AM
I just got a 6 way with the 70 buckets I am getting
Question . Does the 6 way in it's lowest position sit the same height as a regular seat track seat or is it higher ??
Good morning,
I'll measure it against the regular track. I also was concerned about that very question after refurbishing the seats. You difinitly set higher up with new seat foam.
Curt
Quote from: panhead on December 04, 2019, 08:06:59 AM
Quote from: 70 sublime on December 04, 2019, 12:15:22 AM
I just got a 6 way with the 70 buckets I am getting
Question . Does the 6 way in it's lowest position sit the same height as a regular seat track seat or is it higher ??
Good morning,
I'll measure it against the regular track. I also was concerned about that very question after refurbishing the seats. You difinitly set higher up with new seat foam.
Curt
After doing some checking, the 6-way at it's lowest point is the same height as the regular seat track.
The measurements I came up with (just using the door side track) the front is 4-3/4" and the rear 3-3/4".
Hope this helps. I don't know what the difference's between a 69' 6-way seat track versus a 70' 6-way seat track is besides the way in mounts up.
Curt
Thanks :2thumbs:
looking great,what engine comb ?or is it top secret ?
Quote from: djcarguy on December 07, 2019, 09:07:21 AM
looking great,what engine comb ?or is it top secret ?
Thank you :2thumbs:
I have a 69' 440 hp in the wings. It will be mostly stock configuration. The transmission is a 727 and it will be stock as well. The engine and transmission will be the next step in this build.
Curt
Good day folks,
Well it's been a while sense I posted any updates.
Enjoy!!
Curt
And some more!!
And some more :yesnod:
The exhaust system is from ECS and it fit like a glove!
Curt
Last ones for now
Curt
Gorgeous! Steve makes the bestest exhaust there at ECS ! Also great to see now that they sell all the clamps and hangers to go with it, vs having to bother Frank. Their website has been recently revamped after the passing of David.
Quote from: birdsandbees on July 19, 2020, 03:10:04 PM
Gorgeous! Steve makes the bestest exhaust there at ECS ! Also great to see now that they sell all the clamps and hangers to go with it, vs having to bother Frank. Their website has been recently revamped after the passing of David.
Thank you sir!!
I totally agree with you on that, I only thing I didn't get from them was the tips witch I got from Layson
Curt
Good day folks,
Here are a few more pictures from today.
Working on the front suspension today and have that mostly competed, with the exception on the shocks.
I bought these quite a while back, so this is my own fault. Was not smart enough to check the shocks when I received them, who though that you needed to right?
So I was going to install them today and much to my surprise they are not the same... The part number's was on the packaging...
Look at the last picture and you'll see the difference, the one on the right is the correct one, the other who knows.
Curt
Good day folks,
Here's a little more updates.
Brakes are competed. :2thumbs:
And the last for now.
Curt
Good day folks,
Here is a small update, with the engine installed and fluids topped off I proceeded to light it off.
And much to my surprise I had power in the run position and nothing on the start position of the switch. After a bit of winding my a$$ and scratching my watch, I found the problem.
This was a new ignition switch and it was broken on the inside (aftermarket) so I got and old switch from (wingman) and made what I needed. And in the last picture the tach is working!!!
Curt
That is a very nice car! I'll be looking forward to seeing the finished product. I'm new to the site and I'm already thrilled at what I'm seeing. :2thumbs:
Eric J.
Illinois
Quote from: Livinglife442 on August 28, 2020, 09:38:24 AM
That is a very nice car! I'll be looking forward to seeing the finished product. I'm new to the site and I'm already thrilled at what I'm seeing. :2thumbs:
Eric J.
Illinois
Welcome to the forum Eric, and thank you.
This is a great site where you can ask questions and learn a lot, not to mention the knowledge and the outstanding people here as well :yesnod:
Curt
Curt
With great excitement I have read your updates for a 1/2 dozen years. Your patience is beyond belief and exceeded by your desire for perfection. If Creative Industries had done this level of work they would have never made enough Daytona's to meet the NASCAR requirements and the restoration market would have nothing to sell to us! You sir are to be commended and honored. Thank you for the ride. When you are ready to take it out on the road I would love to come to Kansas to ride along (but behind) to see it in action. I think the Kansas mafia owes you in particular and us all a car show at a weekend in say mid-October for you to debut the car to the national, dare I say, world-wide acclaim. Congratulations for a job above and beyond and thanks for the pictures and progress as you near the end of the journey!
So are you thinking what will be next? A Turbine car clone would be nice ;)
Bob
Quote from: taxspeaker on August 30, 2020, 07:01:20 PM
Curt
With great excitement I have read your updates for a 1/2 dozen years. Your patience is beyond belief and exceeded by your desire for perfection. If Creative Industries had done this level of work they would have never made enough Daytona's to meet the NASCAR requirements and the restoration market would have nothing to sell to us! You sir are to be commended and honored. Thank you for the ride. When you are ready to take it out on the road I would love to come to Kansas to ride along (but behind) to see it in action. I think the Kansas mafia owes you in particular and us all a car show at a weekend in say mid-October for you to debut the car to the national, dare I say, world-wide acclaim. Congratulations for a job above and beyond and thanks for the pictures and progress as you near the end of the journey!
So are you thinking what will be next? A Turbine car clone would be nice ;)
Bob
Bob,
All I can say is thank you very much for the kind words, and it would be my honor to meet you and do a ride along with you and the Kansas mafia sometime in the future. I still have a long way to go yet. I've been reworking my hood. I don't like the way it turned out from the body shop among some other things.
As far as the next project goes (Turbine car would be cool!!) is my wife's call
Curt
Good day folks,
Here's another small update,
After getting the ignition switch straighten out and the car running, I noticed that the temp, and fuel gauge wasn't working. It has all new OER gauges, circuit board, and voltage limiter.
So, I made a tester (C-3826) that the service manual calls to test all the gauges while still in the vehicle. It's crud, but hey it works. I found out that all my sending units were bad, and all my gauges are good!!! Was not looking forward to pulling the cluster out. You can see the fuel gauge being tested.
Curt
Quote from: panhead on September 02, 2020, 04:32:35 PM
Good day folks,
Here's another small update,
After getting the ignition switch straighten out and the car running, I noticed that the temp, and fuel gauge wasn't working. It has all new OER gauges, circuit board, and voltage limiter.
So, I made a tester (C-3826) that the service manual calls to test all the gauges while still in the vehicle. It's crud, but hey it works. I found out that all my sending were bad, and all my gauges are good!!! Was not looking forward to pulling the cluster out. You can see the fuel gauge being tested
Curt
Good day folks,
It's been a while, Been busy doing other things
In the last picture you'll see a set screw for the cross shaft, this allows you to adjust your omhs alone with the tabs. I had the set screw to tight to where it would not let the float arm travel freely.
That's all I have for now.
Curt
To Curt!
Real nice build going on here... nice and thorough too!
I hope things are going well on you end... it's been awhile since you posted last.
From Kurt!
Quote from: KurtfromLaQuinta on January 27, 2021, 11:48:33 PM
To Curt!
Real nice build going on here... nice and thorough too!
I hope things are going well on you end... it's been awhile since you posted last.
From Kurt!
Hello Kurt, Thank you and welcome to the forum! :2thumbs:
All is well on my end of the world, just doing other things at the moment.
I'll get back on it hopefully here pretty soon.
Curt
Good day folks
Well I finally have my other task completed (my wife's harley) now I can get back on the Daytona :2thumbs:
I made a adapter for my motorcycle lift so I can assemble and install the nose cone by myself.
Enjoy
Curt
Good day folks,
Well I assembled the nose to check for fit, and things are looking pretty good. Just need to give it a bath and then get it ready for a repaint. Not happy with the finish...
Curt
Nice stuff again.
I think I missed something... not the first time. Where did the nose come from?
Quote from: KurtfromLaQuinta on April 20, 2021, 10:38:47 PM
Nice stuff again.
I think I missed something... not the first time. Where did the nose come from?
Sorry for the delay, I've been installing new floors in the house.
I made it about 5+years ago
Curt
Quote from: panhead on April 23, 2021, 06:46:27 PM
Quote from: KurtfromLaQuinta on April 20, 2021, 10:38:47 PM
Nice stuff again.
I think I missed something... not the first time. Where did the nose come from?
Sorry for the delay, I've been installing new floors in the house.
I made it about 5+years ago
Curt
Real nice work!
I expect nothing less from C/ Kurts. :icon_smile_big:
Good day folks,
It's been a while, but this is the latest...
I painted the underside of the hood and noticed something wasn't right about the shade of black. The paint chip is body color, and the picture tells the rest. So round two I had the chip matched and it's a lot better now!
Curt
last two pictures look good :2thumbs:
seen something like that before with the milky grayish shade of black, looks kind of similar to using a black tinter ( depending on what paint manufacturer ) straight off the mixing scheme , & using that ! with out actually mixing the correct paint formula black. side note people think black is black but there hundreds if not thousands of black automotive paint formulas , do 4 spary outs from 4 different car manufactures black paint codes , line them up together one might look a bluish black one an orangy / brownish black nother a grayish black , & one might look really black a black black color :P , but separate all the sprayouts they all look black black ;) more often than not straight solid black will have three or 4 more different color tinters in the mix as well as the black tinter .
Quote from: tan top on June 24, 2021, 05:03:56 PM
last two pictures look good :2thumbs:
seen something like that before with the milky grayish shade of black, looks kind of similar to using a black tinter ( depending on what paint manufacturer ) straight off the mixing scheme , & using that ! with out actually mixing the correct paint formula black. side note people think black is black but there hundreds if not thousands of black automotive paint formulas , do 4 spary outs from 4 different car manufactures black paint codes , line them up together one might look a bluish black one an orangy / brownish black nother a grayish black , & one might look really black a black black color :P , but sepprate all the sprayouts they all look black black ;) more often than not straight solid black will have three or 4 more different color tinters in the mix as well as the black tinter .
Thank you sir :2thumbs:
I was amazed at the many shades of black that's out there. The color that matched the chip has 3 tints in it if I remember correctly.
Curt
Good day Folks,
Not a lot to update, but I do have the top of the hood painted :2thumbs: and the fender scoops
Curt
Quote from: panhead on August 12, 2021, 02:26:47 PM
Good day Folks,
Not a lot to update, but I do have the top of the hood painted :2thumbs: and the fender scoops
Curt
Wow that 2nd pic is interesting. You painted half of the hood then snapped the pic? It looks like it was buffed. Are you using single stage paint?
What color is it?
Quote from: mopar4don on August 13, 2021, 07:50:47 AM
Quote from: panhead on August 12, 2021, 02:26:47 PM
Good day Folks,
Not a lot to update, but I do have the top of the hood painted :2thumbs: and the fender scoops
Curt
Wow that 2nd pic is interesting. You painted half of the hood then snapped the pic? It looks like it was buffed. Are you using single stage paint?
Good day sir,
I painted the top side of the hood in base clear. I took that picture when it was halfway done with the buffing
What color is it?
It's black
Curt
:scope: :coolgleamA: :2thumbs:
Quote from: tan top on August 16, 2021, 06:31:35 AM
:scope: :coolgleamA: :2thumbs:
Thank you sir :2thumbs:
Curt
Good day folks,
Have a little more done today, getting closer :2thumbs:
Curt
Good day folks,
I have a little more accomplished, getting closer...
Curt
Good day folks,
I managed to get a little more done.
I had to order a set of buckets and rings to to finish up the headlight doors. This is the set that classic offers, I'm not impressed with this set and rings (made in China)
You can see in the second picture it's missing the hole for the spring. I drilled a 1/8" hole.
Curt
Good day folks,
Not a lot to report, but I managed to get the actuators apart and serviced :2thumbs:
Curt
Good day folks,
I have a few updates.
Curt
And a few more
Curt
Last set of pictures for a while, I'm scheduled for a front end alignment next Tuesday.
In this set of pictures are of the forward wiring harness, which was wired in reverse. As like many other things in this build, you even have to fix the new stuff....
Curt
I forget to post this picture...
Curt
Quote from: panhead on October 11, 2021, 09:36:08 AM
Good day folks,
Not a lot to report, but I managed to get the actuators apart and serviced :2thumbs:
Curt
:o always wondered what was happening in side of those ! good stuff :2thumbs:
Quote from: panhead on October 20, 2021, 08:13:38 PM
I forget to post this picture...
Curt
:drool5: awesome stuff :coolgleamA: :2thumbs: :cheers:
Quote from: tan top on October 23, 2021, 01:34:02 PM
Quote from: panhead on October 11, 2021, 09:36:08 AM
Good day folks,
Not a lot to report, but I managed to get the actuators apart and serviced :2thumbs:
Curt
:o always wondered what was happening in side of those ! good stuff :2thumbs:
I did as well, they didn't work. So, I took them a part cleaned then up and managed to get them working again
Quote from: panhead on October 20, 2021, 08:13:38 PM
I forget to post this picture...
Curt
:drool5: awesome stuff :coolgleamA: :2thumbs: :cheers:
Thanks, when I get a few other things worked out and if the weather holes out I'll take some better picture's
Curt
Curt, It's Kurt.
Looking real nice. I'm noticing the assembly very closely because I've never done this before. :icon_smile_big:
I appreciate the details your posting.
And your attention to detail is most excellent.
Wow! It's real black too! :yesnod:
Now, I know my truck. Daytona's not so much yet.
Quote from: KurtfromLaQuinta on October 29, 2021, 04:49:57 PM
Curt, It's Kurt.
Looking real nice. I'm noticing the assembly very closely because I've never done this before. :icon_smile_big:
I appreciate the details your posting.
And your attention to detail is most excellent.
Wow! It's real black too! :yesnod:
Now, I know my truck. Daytona's not so much yet.
Thank you Kurt,
I try to pass along the little surprises that I run into, and hopes it helps others as others have helped me.
I enjoy following along on your build thread as well!!
Curt
Sweet piece. :cheers: It is going to turn heads for sure. May even snap a few necks. :2thumbs:
Quote from: Stevearino on November 07, 2021, 03:36:21 PM
Sweet piece. :cheers: It is going to turn heads for sure. May even snap a few necks. :2thumbs:
Thank you sir :2thumbs:
It has turned a few heads from what my wife has told me.
Curt
Good day folks,
I have been putting some miles on the Daytona sent getting the alignment done, and enjoying every mile!!! :yesnod:
Here's a nice picture.
I still have a lot of detail stuff to do.
Curt
That's spectacular!
Quote from: KurtfromLaQuinta on November 30, 2021, 06:15:20 PM
That's spectacular!
Thank you sir!! :2thumbs:
I'm looking forward to seeing yours come together!
Curt
I'm really bummed the wheels I was looking to get are no longer being built.
I should have ordered them months ago.
I'm glad to see your driving your Daytona.
One must enjoy their car!
My uncle has some really unique vehicles. He was always afraid of driving them because "something might happen to them".
His friend, he has known for over 70 years, Frank Currie, who started Currie Enterprises, told me "Your uncle is nuts! Cars are meant to be driven. If something happens to it... fix it!"
Frank enjoyed his vehicles. He passed away a few years ago. My uncle is 93 and doesn't drive anymore.
Quote from: KurtfromLaQuinta on November 30, 2021, 11:21:07 PM
I'm really bummed the wheels I was looking to get are no longer being built.
I should have ordered them months ago.
I'm glad to see your driving your Daytona.
One must enjoy their car!
My uncle has some really unique vehicles. He was always afraid of driving them because "something might happen to them".
His friend, he has known for over 70 years, Frank Currie, who started Currie Enterprises, told me "Your uncle is nuts! Cars are meant to be driven. If something happens to it... fix it!"
Frank enjoyed his vehicles. He passed away a few years ago. My uncle is 93 and doesn't drive anymore.
yup thats what insurance is for , Drive them . Daytona looks great Curt
Quote from: moparstuart on December 01, 2021, 01:37:34 PM
Quote from: KurtfromLaQuinta on November 30, 2021, 11:21:07 PM
I'm really bummed the wheels I was looking to get are no longer being built.
I should have ordered them months ago.
I'm glad to see your driving your Daytona.
One must enjoy their car!
My uncle has some really unique vehicles. He was always afraid of driving them because "something might happen to them".
His friend, he has known for over 70 years, Frank Currie, who started Currie Enterprises, told me "Your uncle is nuts! Cars are meant to be driven. If something happens to it... fix it!"
Frank enjoyed his vehicles. He passed away a few years ago. My uncle is 93 and doesn't drive anymore.
yup thats what insurance is for , Drive them . Daytona looks great Curt
I plan on driving this car every chance I get, and I really have enjoyed it so far. I've noticed it has turned a lot of heads. I'm working out the bugs right now, I have a couple of leaks that needs looking into, and I want to be able to drive it to next year's HPAC meet in October if God is willing.
Just my opinion: I believe cars are meant to be driven
Thank you Stu :yesnod:
Curt
Now, one would assume it would turn a lot of heads.
There's not a lot of Daytona's running around.
You should see the reactions I get with my truck every single day.
Sometimes it gets kinda old. :icon_smile_big:
Supersonic workmanship!
Well done on seeing you dream come true!
'Curt is King of clone' followed by Kurt who will be joining him soon! :coolgleamA: :coolgleamA: :coolgleamA:
Its a very brave man who builds a BLACK car, me I'm a whitey every time... :cheers:
ps how much for the Nose jack and a NOSE-CONE too?
Quote from: aerolith on December 04, 2021, 10:31:04 AM
Supersonic workmanship!
Well done on seeing you dream come true!
'Curt is King of clone' followed by Kurt who will be joining him soon! :coolgleamA: :coolgleamA: :coolgleamA:
It's a very brave man who builds a BLACK car, me I'm a whitey every time... :cheers:
ps how much for the Nose jack and a NOSE-CONE too?
Thank you for kind words :2thumbs:
I wanted to go with A4 silver originally, but there was one that color somewhat local to me. There isn't any black Daytona's that are local so that was the color of choice.
As far as the nose cone, it's on the car, and the jack is not for sale. I may need it again.
Curt
Good day folks,
I have a little more accomplished. The regular bumper jack you see is from Tony's mopar parts. It's a very nice piece. The standard jack handle I bought somewhere else.
The scissor jack, handle, and plate I bought quite a few years ago from a board member.
It was also fun installing the spare tire :-\ not...
Also, does anyone know where I can find this sticker? In the last picture
Curt
http://www.performancecargraphics.com/Small_Decals/Jack_Trunk/Sure-Grip.htm
BTW - the car looks fantastic! Great job! :2thumbs: :cheers:
Nice to see it finally all together!, you put a lot of effort in this car, and it shows!......killer paint combo, nothing finer than black/red along with the redlines...
May you be blessed with many happy motoring miles and smiles....
MikeG
Quote from: Dave Kanofsky on December 08, 2021, 09:26:46 AM
http://www.performancecargraphics.com/Small_Decals/Jack_Trunk/Sure-Grip.htm
BTW - the car looks fantastic! Great job! :2thumbs: :cheers:
Thank you for the lead on that decal, and for the kind words :2thumbs:
Curt
Quote from: DAY CLONA on December 08, 2021, 12:34:45 PM
Nice to see it finally all together!, you put a lot of effort in this car, and it shows!......killer paint combo, nothing finer than black/red along with the redlines...
May you be blessed with many happy motoring miles and smiles....
MikeG
Thank you very much Mike, it's been a long journey thus far and still have a ways to go yet.
You have played a major part in this build ranging from parts to guidance along the way. In which I'm very grateful.
I do love the black and red, and it does stand out!!
With your wishes and God's blessing I'll have many miles of enjoyment in the future
Curt
Good day folks,
Nothing major, but I did get the front wheel well trim installed.
This is just standard charger trim, not lucky enough to score real Daytona front trim. But it works.
Curt
Good day folks,
Here's a good picture I took the other day :2thumbs:
Curt
Looks amazing! :cheers:
Quote from: WINGMAN on July 16, 2017, 12:14:10 PM
:cheers: :2thumbs: :cheers: :2thumbs: :cheers: :2thumbs: :cheers: :2thumbs: {Wingman} jAY
This build would have never happened if it wasn't for Wingman (Jay)
Thank you, sir!!! :2thumbs:
Curt
Quote from: panhead on December 15, 2021, 08:40:18 PM
Good day folks,
Here's a good picture I took the other day :2thumbs:
Curt
:drool5: looks awesome ! nice job :yesnod: :2thumbs: :cheers:
Quote from: tan top on December 16, 2021, 02:22:31 PM
Quote from: panhead on December 15, 2021, 08:40:18 PM
Good day folks,
Here's a good picture I took the other day :2thumbs:
Curt
:drool5: looks awesome ! nice job :yesnod: :2thumbs: :cheers:
Thank you tan top :yesnod:
I still have a hand full of little things to do yet.
I'll post pictures as I progress forward
Curt
Beautiful!!
Quote from: Charger-Bodie on December 18, 2021, 10:34:35 AM
Beautiful!!
Thank you Brain :2thumbs:
So was your white one!!!
Curt
Good day folks,
Just ran across this the other day, I was going through my owner's manual and noticed " This card supersedes the charts on page 25 of your owner's manual"
The first picture is of the insert card, and of an original owner's manual.
And in the second picture is of a reproduction of this manual, and it shows the updates.
Curt
Bit of some advice, I did the hood pin cables just like you, they are factory, but after a couple of runs down the highway they do scratch the the paint, I shorten mine so no "flabbing" on the hood. P.S. your car looks awesome by the way.
Quote from: kevs1969daytona on December 27, 2021, 01:35:36 AM
Bit of some advice, I did the hood pin cables just like you, they are factory, but after a couple of runs down the highway they do scratch the the paint, I shorten mine so no "flabbing" on the hood. P.S. your car looks awesome by the way.
Thank you sir, I'll keep that in mind. :cheers:
Curt
Good day folk's
Here's another little update.
I now have the head lights adjusted. I used this Hopkin's (Hoppy) headlamp service center.
In the third picture is calculating the floor slop.
The fifth and seventh pictures are showing the vertical adjustment (the green level)
And the sixth and eighth pictures are of the horizontal adjustment (inside the little widows) lining up the lines
Curt
Quote from: panhead on January 21, 2022, 01:13:03 PM
Good day folk's
Here's another little update.
I now have the head lights adjusted. I used this Hopkin's (Hoppy) headlamp service center.
In the third picture is calculating the floor slop.
The fifth and seventh pictures are showing the vertical adjustment (the green level)
And the sixth and eighth pictures are of the horizontal adjustment (inside the little widows) lining up the lines
Curt
Wow! That's better than the garage door. :icon_smile_big:
I expect nothing less from you. :2thumbs:
As usual excellent work over at Curt's house.
Quote from: KurtfromLaQuinta on January 29, 2022, 03:47:52 PM
Quote from: panhead on January 21, 2022, 01:13:03 PM
Good day folk's
Here's another little update.
I now have the head lights adjusted. I used this Hopkin's (Hoppy) headlamp service center.
In the third picture is calculating the floor slop.
The fifth and seventh pictures are showing the vertical adjustment (the green level)
And the sixth and eighth pictures are of the horizontal adjustment (inside the little widows) lining up the lines
Curt
Wow! That's better than the garage door. :icon_smile_big:
I expect nothing less from you. :2thumbs:
As usual excellent work over at Curt's house.
I don't know about that, but thank you Kurt :2thumbs:
There is some amazing work going on with that Daytona of yours for sure!!
Curt
Good day folks,
Here are a few new pictures.
(New computer system and trying to see if I can post pictures)
Curt
Good day folk's
Here's another little update.
Emissions sticker, Tire pressure sticker, and Door v.i.n. sticker installed.
Curt
Ps. sorry for the poor-quality pictures, I'm still learning :brickwall:
Good day folks,
Here's a picture from our local cruise night at Fairlawn Plaza.
Curt
Gorgeous! :cheers:
Quote from: panhead on April 15, 2022, 09:14:04 AM
Good day folks,
Here's a picture from our local cruise night at Fairlawn Plaza.
Curt
Hi Curt, 16 April 2022
Absolutely Beautiful; it Looks Flawless !!!!
Best Always
426 Hemi Chicks
Really sweet looking Curt, nice to see it on the road....NOW if I ever hear your selling it after all that work, I'll be down to your house to beat you with a big stick! :slap: :icon_smile_big:
Mike
Quote from: 426HemiChick on April 16, 2022, 10:08:44 AM
Quote from: panhead on April 15, 2022, 09:14:04 AM
Good day folks,
Here's a picture from our local cruise night at Fairlawn Plaza.
Curt
Hi Curt, 16 April 2022
Absolutely Beautiful; it Looks Flawless !!!!
Best Always
426 Hemi Chicks
Thank you very much!!
mint
Quote from: DAY CLONA on April 16, 2022, 02:57:20 PM
Really sweet looking Curt, nice to see it on the road....NOW if I ever hear your selling it after all that work, I'll be down to your house to beat you with a big stick! :slap: :icon_smile_big:
Mike
Thank you Mike,
Yes, it's been a long road filled with pot holes and some days it felt like it would never get done. With patience and perseverance and folks like you and Brian (Charger-Bodie) and a host of others on this website, one may accomplish anything!!
Curt
P.S. The only way it will leave is if someone offers stupid money, really stupid money. In that case I'll buy you a beer!!! :cheers:
To this day I still kick myself for not buying Larrys X9 Charger R/T converted to a Daytona clone.
I was $5k short so I bought his '71 'cuda. Ive had a lot of cars over the years but I really miss that 'cuda and not borrowing money for the Daytona.
Larrys the type you can buy from sight unseen.
Your rig looks absolutely fabulous man! Wanna trade, lol?
Quote from: 472 R/T SE on May 14, 2022, 05:34:55 PM
To this day I still kick myself for not buying Larrys X9 Charger R/T converted to a Daytona clone.
I was $5k short so I bought his '71 'cuda. Ive had a lot of cars over the years but I really miss that 'cuda and not borrowing money for the Daytona.
Larrys the type you can buy from sight unseen.
Your rig looks absolutely fabulous man! Wanna trade, lol?
Thank you sir
Larry's Daytona clone looked amazing!!
Curt
Sorry, late to the party...
the car looks amazing!
Troy
Quote from: panhead on April 15, 2022, 09:14:04 AM
Good day folks,
Here's a picture from our local cruise night at Fairlawn Plaza.
Curt
:2thumbs: nice job ! looks awesome :yesnod: :cheers:
Quote from: Troy on June 24, 2022, 11:44:02 PM
Sorry, late to the party...
the car looks amazing!
Troy
Thank you Troy,
Your build thread was and is a great source of information and guidance. And I thank you for that!!
Curt
Quote from: tan top on June 26, 2022, 09:03:40 PM
Quote from: panhead on April 15, 2022, 09:14:04 AM
Good day folks,
Here's a picture from our local cruise night at Fairlawn Plaza.
Curt
:2thumbs: nice job ! looks awesome :yesnod: :cheers:
Thank you very much sir!!!
Curt
Good day folks,
Here are a few pictures from a HPAC car show here in Topeka, Ks.
It was a good time and very warm!!!
Curt
This young gentleman asked if he could take a picture of the car, and I told him that we could do one better!
Helping to keep the next generation interested. He was a happy camper as was I. Priceless :yesnod:
Curt
Good job with the young lad, and great pic of the cars with the colors reversed!
Quote from: panhead on June 27, 2022, 08:06:17 AM
This young gentleman asked if he could take a picture of the car, and I told him that we could do one better!
Helping to keep the next generation interested. He was a happy camper as was I. Priceless :yesnod:
Curt
was a hot day , but great seeing you and the car :drool5:
Quote from: moparstuart on June 29, 2022, 10:13:57 AM
Quote from: panhead on June 27, 2022, 08:06:17 AM
This young gentleman asked if he could take a picture of the car, and I told him that we could do one better!
Helping to keep the next generation interested. He was a happy camper as was I. Priceless :yesnod:
Curt
was a hot day , but great seeing you and the car :drool5:
Sorry for the late reply,
It was really good seeing you and meeting your son!!
And it's awesome that you're out enjoying that 68'
Curt
Had no idea there was a show, lol.
Idda loved to see the car I was $5k short of buying.
Quote from: 472 R/T SE on July 03, 2022, 05:59:08 PM
Had no idea there was a show, lol.
Idda loved to see the car I was $5k short of buying.
Good day sir,
It was a last-minute thing, and I believe they will try to make it an annual event.
Curt
Yes we had like 3 weeks notice to throw a show together , not a lot of time . I hoped for more cars ( especially local cars) but with such little time it was decent .
Quote from: panhead on July 05, 2022, 08:50:42 AM
Quote from: 472 R/T SE on July 03, 2022, 05:59:08 PM
Had no idea there was a show, lol.
Idda loved to see the car I was $5k short of buying.
Good day sir,
It was a last-minute thing, and I believe they will try to make it an annual event.
Curt
What really sucks now is we're obviously close so I'll have to see it in person now, lol...western Kansas.
Quote from: 472 R/T SE on July 11, 2022, 03:17:16 PM
Quote from: panhead on July 05, 2022, 08:50:42 AM
Quote from: 472 R/T SE on July 03, 2022, 05:59:08 PM
Had no idea there was a show, lol.
Idda loved to see the car I was $5k short of buying.
Good day sir,
It was a last-minute thing, and I believe they will try to make it an annual event.
Curt
What really sucks now is we're obviously close so I'll have to see it in person now, lol...western Kansas.
come to the HPAC show october first at Nebraska Furnature mart or go on the kansas mopar cruise that will end at the HPAC show
Quote from: moparstuart on July 13, 2022, 12:14:16 PM
Quote from: 472 R/T SE on July 11, 2022, 03:17:16 PM
Quote from: panhead on July 05, 2022, 08:50:42 AM
Quote from: 472 R/T SE on July 03, 2022, 05:59:08 PM
Had no idea there was a show, lol.
Idda loved to see the car I was $5k short of buying.
Good day sir,
It was a last-minute thing, and I believe they will try to make it an annual event.
Curt
What really sucks now is we're obviously close so I'll have to see it in person now, lol...western Kansas.
come to the HPAC show october first at Nebraska Furnature mart or go on the kansas mopar cruise that will end at the HPAC show
My Mom was here staying with me for a month otherwise I would have made the trek June 4th.
Tell you what. I don't remember this heat, lol. Two weeks of 100 plus forecasted, smh.
I can deal with it, it's my service partner Golden Retriever I worry about.
Most shows are on Saturdays Ive noticed too. Up in the nw, it was Sundays mostly & Saturdays. I can't do both days like I used to.
What Im noticing is shows are up to around first of June and mostly after July.
Opposite of up there too, lol. Up there the rain doesn't stop until July 5th, like clockwork.
Theres one up in Nebraska I was thinking about heading to this Saturday. I just need to get my foot back in the door to learn which shows are worth the hassle, lol.
Thanks buddy!
Sorry Mr. Pan for straying your thread.
I was always a Shovel dude like keepat until I got hurt and got outta putts. My first year '77 AMF 3900 original mile FXLR (mom bought it for dad) went to a Japan dealer and pretty sure was lost during tsunami.
Anyhoots. Just sealed envelope for pre registering the HPAC show October 1st show in kc.
I drove close to 500 miles round trip to shows up on the Canadian border when I lived in the nw with various rides.
Just not in 100° weather, lol.
If you right side Kansas folks know of someone coming from the left side please let me know. I always feel more confident traveling in a group.
Anxious to meet Stu and the rest of you!
If I can find someone to ride shotgun, I'll do the Nebraska to kc cruise.
Ive put less than 1k miles on everything being new with the purple car. I should be ok?...famous last words, ha!
Good day sir,
No need to be sorry, I'm glad to hear that you'll be coming to the HPAC show in October. I plan on being there and looking forward to meeting you. It's a good time with a lot of great people and cars!!
Curt
WOW!! It turned out amazing. I have been watching since the beginning. I haven't ben around in a while and just saw the finished product. Very well done!
Quote from: wingcarenvy on July 27, 2022, 09:08:02 PM
WOW!! It turned out amazing. I have been watching since the beginning. I haven't ben around in a while and just saw the finished product. Very well done!
Thank you sir, hopefully all is well, and welcome back!!
Curt
Good day folks,
It was a good time yesterday at the HPAC show, perfect weather, and met some great people!
It was my pleasure meeting you Mike and checking out your awesome 70' Charger!!
Curt
Quote from: panhead on October 02, 2022, 08:48:46 AM
Good day folks,
It was a good time yesterday at the HPAC show, perfect weather, and met some great people!
It was my pleasure meeting you Mike and checking out your awesome 70' Charger!!
Curt
Bo. The pleasure was all mine.
You're BY FAR the best metal man I've come across.
My Pontiac buddy even mentioned how much he learned from you!!!
We talked about you mostly on our trek back west but he was carrying on how he (as well as I) wished he/we could do work like u & mark, 70 rr vert.
Had to be one of my favorite in about 36 years of shows. Good times. Thanks buddy, we'll be in touch.
talked to mike for years on here , so glad to finally meet him in person saturday :2thumbs: and as always good to see you & your daytona Curt . Got to chat with Jr and bob L. too great mopar week for me cruising around Kansas
Good day Folks,
Well, I managed to find the perfect tag for my Daytona replica and now it's official.
Daytona number #504
Curt
:popcrn: :popcrn: I have 2 of these
working on a Daytona lower steel valance , is a Nascar? style , no front side marker light indentions?. Does anyone have those dem so I can put them in the valance? Or where I can find that info? Thanks
Quote from: stucat on March 07, 2023, 06:09:47 PMworking on a Daytona lower steel valance , is a Nascar? style , no front side marker light indentions?. Does anyone have those dem so I can put them in the valance? Or where I can find that info? Thanks
Good day,
Welcome to the forum!!
Sorry, but I'm unable to answer your question.
Send a pm (personal message) to Mike aka: (DAYCLONA) he may be able to answer your question unless someone else chimes in.
Curt
I wanted to comment much sooner but had gotten logged out & forgot my email & DC .com passwords....LoL :smilielol:
What a beautiful car Curt, your work is amazing. :cheers:
One day when I am done repairing my house I can start on my Daytona replica. :eyes:
What a beautiful car Curt, your work is amazing. :cheers:
One day when I am done repairing my house I can start on my Daytona replica. :eyes:
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Thank you sir
I'll be looking forward to seeing your build thread. I'm sure it will come out great!!
Curt