Krass and Bernie Daytona truck project

[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

[nascarxx29]

Cool pic down in lower post of the truck

[nascarxx29]

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,121193.0.html

[JB400]

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

[moparstuart]

 

[djcarguy]

   neat project,but can someone right the drawing before more guys get neck injuries ??     

[PettyMower]

I flipped it....

[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  

[djcarguy]

I flipped it....

[thehemikid]

I flipped it....

He rotated the OP pic 90*'s.

[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]

  neat project,but can someone right the drawing before more guys get neck injuries ??     

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???  

[djcarguy]

new info an pics  on his site.

[farm966]

http://www.scotlea.com/current-projects/item/85-krass-bernie-1969-daytona-pickup

[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???

Just my  

[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. 

[Magnumcharger]

Seen on Facebook...

[nascarxx29]

Why not use a Mopar station wagon chop to pick up form then go charger wagon or Daytona form

[nascarxx29]

Blue pick up 1970 challenger tail lights

[Impkidd]

A Daytonamino, or a Daytonachero.

[DonC1]

OMG! 

[djcarguy]

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