Challenger, Cuda Pro-Touring

[sbvwfanatic]

I've hit an absolute wall with the VW builds. Don't know what it is...So I got a wild-hair and thought it might be time
to do some American Muscle...Did some quick moch-up of Revell Challenger and Cuda.
Nothing is set in stone yet re: wheels and stance but I'm going to do some more work today and see where it takes me...

The Cuda will be dropped some more in the rear and I need to fix the alignment of the front axle.


Threw some Aoshima VIP 20"s on for Sh@#-giggles.


I'm doing both in "Pro-Touring" style. I'd planned on keeping them simple but last night I remembered
I had a dodge concept truck w/an IFS rear and Viper motor that might work well with either of these kits....
Oh here I go again....

[sbvwfanatic]

Did a little work...
Pulled this hood section from a Shelby Series 1 kit.


should have a cleaner fit by the end of the weekend.

[sbvwfanatic]

A Little more work on the Challenger. Grafted on the rear section of a second series 1 hood as it wasn't long enough.

And should have waited until I had more time to apply putty as I laid it on way to thick in a hurry.

And after some sanding and a little primer to see where I'm at, I'm close. A little more sanding and fill some pin-holes.



A Viper SRT kit is in the mail headed my way to donate its V10. (Though I'm having some crazy alternative motor ideas..)

[griffin-gt40]

I love the body work you've done. The grafted on Shelby hood looks like it belongs. And sticking a viper motor under the hood is a brilliant idea. Cant wait to see more. Keep em coming.

David

[sbvwfanatic]

Thanks David. It's been a long time since I've done any major body mods, (though I don't know if a hood scoop should classify as major.) If I do go Viper V10 I plan on doing an ITB intake like this.

We'll see how it goes though.

[sbvwfanatic]

No build updates. The ARC viper kit arrived to donate the V10, and some very nice bucket seats but I have had little to no build time. The V10 and seats have been washed and dried so I hope to get some build time in this weekend..

[sbvwfanatic]

Some slow progress. Got in a couple hours for father's day.

I trimmed the inner fender wells to make room for the Shelby Series 1 chassis. It's kind of
freaky how well it's all fitting together after a little trimming.

The front and rear mocked up to see how much to cut the second donor chassis. It's actually
a near perfect fit once I trim the second chassis on the 3rd panel there will be a total of 5 panel sections.
(There are 4 sections to the series 1 chassis.)

The marked sections are where I'll cut. I should have them grafted together in the next day or two.

I also trimmed out the rear seat as it interfered with the IFS from the Shelby.

I'll graft in this section of the Shelby interior tub to make the Challenger a 2 seater.
(The V10 from the Viper will be moved back so this again, works out really well.)

[GTRfan01]

nice project

[sbvwfanatic]

Thanks. It's getting there slowly.

[sbvwfanatic]

Work is at a slight standstill. A botched order from Stradasports,(7 days with out an order confirmation or if parts were even in stock,
cancelled order and ordered from over-seas should be here this week.) Items I need to set up Chassis properly and motor position. Eager to get going again.

[white_R34]

Hay now I like this type of work, keep at it!!!!

[sbvwfanatic]

Snuck in a little more work today:

Added two squares of evergreen to the rear section, (pink arrows) and then lined front and rear up w/the stock chassis.
And glued them together.

Tomorrow I'll fill this section then once cleaned up, apply carbon fiber decal to the chassis pan.
(Any recommendations on the best carbon fiber decal?)

Dang it's sitting low now. (Oh, I had to sand the bottom portion of the windshield and the under side of the engine bay bulk
head to get the chassis to fit properly. Photos to follow.)

I picked these up from factory 81, http://www.eightyone81.com/ Not bad for $15 shipped. (Though wish they were two piece.)
Though I'm not sure I'll end up using them, I'm having a hard time deciding on wheels.

[sbvwfanatic]

I tried a few other wheels on. (Sorry for the lousy cell phone photos.)

The Factory81 wheels

Aoshima 20" BBS LMs

Tuner Model Manufactory 20" Hamanns

Aoshima VIP wheels (forgot what they are called.)
I also did some rough work, not yet worthy of photos, on the interior.
I hope to get more work done tomorrow..

[sbvwfanatic]

Can't beleive I started this "quick-build" project over a year ago...

Well, got some time in last weekend. Nothing major but it felt good to be moving forward.

My patch job on the chassis didn't work like I'd hoped and created
warpage so I used some plastic sheet to lay this on and that reinforced it.

The Viper V10 is now attached to the Shelby's rear trans-axle using
some parts bin pieces.

Plan on getting in more work this weekend. I want this done before another year goes by...

[GTRfan01]

good to see you back on this build!
i am guilty of doing the same thing, you have inspired me to get back on some of mine haha