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Krass and Bernie Daytona truck project

Started by professor-patrick, January 15, 2016, 02:34:27 PM

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professor-patrick

If you are familiar with the cartoon "Krass and Bernie", then you know several years ago they built a shop truck out of a 69 Daytona.  It is the only recurring vehicle in the cartoon.  The cartoonist, George "Troz" Trosley, and I are collaborating to build a full size version of the truck to show later this year and then auction off in January 2017 to raise money for the Make-A-Wish and Wounded Warrior foundations.  

I am starting with a 68 Charger shell I've had lying around that is pretty stripped down (been used for parts for years).  I've got a rearend and front suspension back under it, 440 and 727 in place, and am going to start the body mods in the next few weeks.  My biggest challenge is while I've done 30 or so Chargers for customers, I've never done a Daytona, and am not to enthusiastic about what I am reading online about who/where to get the nose and wing from.  I'd really like some input / experiences so we don't waste time/money and can build the best truck we can to help our charities.  Any advice is appreciated.  Thanks.

I've attached the rendering Troz did of the project.  

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

nascarxx29

1969 R4 Daytona XX29L9B410772
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23UOA174597
1970 FY1 Superbird RM23UOA166242
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23VOA179697
1968 426 Road Runner RM21J8A134509
1970 Coronet RT WS23UOA224126
1970 Daytona Clone XP29GOG178701

nascarxx29

1969 R4 Daytona XX29L9B410772
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23UOA174597
1970 FY1 Superbird RM23UOA166242
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23VOA179697
1968 426 Road Runner RM21J8A134509
1970 Coronet RT WS23UOA224126
1970 Daytona Clone XP29GOG178701

JB400

 Interesting project.  Off topic, but did you happen to locate the convertible you were looking for?

moparstuart

GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

djcarguy

 :popcrn:  neat project,but can someone right the drawing before more guys get neck injuries ??  :popcrn: :popcrn: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:    :drool5:

PettyMower


PettyMower

And here's my Troz creation:

JB400

I'm going to offer a suggestion: Do a split tailgate.

71_Charger_R/T

Can't help with the nose cone stuff, but here's a Charge-up (Charger/pick-up)

djcarguy

  Stinger daytona kits  ?florida.? sound cheap an quick ship time,from reading. many guys here got their nose.


   Janak fiberglass parts   ?texas?? 2 grades of parts an some ?? of time to get parts?? some good feedback.


                   aluminum wing     daytona guy member here,, made in oregon.great but not cheap.i have solid one.

                Aero noses an wings   Donc1  member,, west canada,i have bird nose .shipping a pain .


                 looking forward to build an pix. neat ride have fun.waiting,haha  dj,oregon   :popcrn: :popcrn:



sccachallenger

Have you decided which doors you'll use?
I imagine a 4 door B body would be the best starting point.
Can't wait to see what you come up with!

PettyMower

Quote from: djcarguy on January 15, 2016, 04:35:31 PM
:popcrn:  neat project,but can someone right the drawing before more guys get neck injuries ??  :popcrn: :popcrn: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:    :drool5:

You asked someone to correct the pic, so I flipped it 90-degrees.

djcarguy

OK Thanks,,,   Was Loooking for update an more info on project,,, anyone new info??? ???  :popcrn: :popcrn:

djcarguy



500Jon

Fantastic idea but, I would have used a proper truck or pick-up Chassis!
How will half a Uni-body ever be strong enough to haul big-block's and hemi's in the back??? :scratchchin:

Just my  :Twocents:
IF A JOB's WORTH DOING, ITS WORTH DOING WELL, RIP DAD.
4-SPEED, 1969 Charger-500 is the most Coolio car in the World!

Hemi Runner

I'm not sure what their plan is, but I would think by using an Elcamino bed welded into that Charger, it'd be pretty solid.  :lol:

Magnumcharger

1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

nascarxx29

Why not use a Mopar station wagon chop to pick up form then go charger wagon or Daytona form
1969 R4 Daytona XX29L9B410772
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23UOA174597
1970 FY1 Superbird RM23UOA166242
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23VOA179697
1968 426 Road Runner RM21J8A134509
1970 Coronet RT WS23UOA224126
1970 Daytona Clone XP29GOG178701

nascarxx29

Blue pick up 1970 challenger tail lights
1969 R4 Daytona XX29L9B410772
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23UOA174597
1970 FY1 Superbird RM23UOA166242
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23VOA179697
1968 426 Road Runner RM21J8A134509
1970 Coronet RT WS23UOA224126
1970 Daytona Clone XP29GOG178701

Impkidd