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Re: A12 Mod Top Bee [Re: Stewpar] #1277668
08/27/14 01:19 PM
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I was talking to Nigel about this car at Moparfest. It would be nice to see it surface. Also nice to see more pics and video.




It's up here. My friend has a fall car show at his house every year, so I will see if anybody remembers Kevin's last name and whereabouts..........




Cool I can understand if the would like to stay out of the spotlight but an update or even a pic would be grand.

Re: A12 Mod Top Bee [Re: 69_SIX_PACK] #1277669
08/27/14 03:18 PM
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Hmm, toasted rare car goes to Canada? cough...rebody...cough


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Re: A12 Mod Top Bee [Re: SomeCarGuy] #1277670
08/27/14 03:25 PM
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Hmm, toasted rare car goes to Canada? cough...rebody...cough




Did you read where it is back in the states? Somewhere in WI.

Re: A12 Mod Top Bee [Re: Furyman] #1277671
08/27/14 11:45 PM
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Is the car a stick or auto?


Nigel if you want I can have the VHS transfered for you for free.


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Re: A12 Mod Top Bee [Re: 70440+6bbl] #1277672
08/29/14 03:14 PM
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Hmm, toasted rare car goes to Canada? cough...rebody...cough




Did you read where it is back in the states? Somewhere in WI.




Did you read this?-


"Yes that's the car i'm talking about. I know it was here in Canada for awhile, then it sold again.."

Re: A12 Mod Top Bee [Re: Furyman] #1277673
08/30/14 03:37 AM
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Somewhere i've got a photo of that car when it was new....met the original owner.I hauled that car from Ohio to Ontario behind my 74 Town and Country and it sat in my jy for a couple of years.It had 28,000 miles on it when it was written off.The only usable unibody parts were the rear rails,overaxle pan and rockers.Surprisingly enough the original hood (which was painted F6 when found) was near mint.WM21M9A271344.




I think this is the first time I've ever seen a VIN to this car. IIRC it carried a price of 4K on it when my buddy looked at it.
I think this is a car that absolutely must be saved even if it's a rebody.
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Re: A12 Mod Top Bee [Re: Kidsixpack] #1277674
08/30/14 01:23 PM
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I think this is a car that absolutely must be saved even if it's a rebody.
KID




????? If it's rebodied, it's not 'saved'.


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1969 St. Louis plant VINs, SPD, and VONs.
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Re: A12 Mod Top Bee [Re: 69CoronetRT] #1277675
02/07/15 01:36 PM
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I have modtop on the brain today...I thought I'd bump this one back to the top...

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Re: A12 Mod Top Bee [Re: 69_SIX_PACK] #1277676
02/07/15 02:29 PM
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Very cool car.


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Re: A12 Mod Top Bee [Re: 69CoronetRT] #1277677
02/07/15 02:49 PM
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I think this is a car that absolutely must be saved even if it's a rebody.
KID




????? If it's rebodied, it's not 'saved'.



Exactly.
Concidering, what was left, it can only be a recreation at best.
However, given the rarity of the car, a rebody would be justified.
Assuming the fact was made known, nobody would object.


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Re: A12 Mod Top Bee [Re: bboogieart] #1277678
02/07/15 10:35 PM
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However, given the rarity of the car, a rebody would be justified.
Assuming the fact was made known, nobody would object.




Just to be clear.....

are you serious?


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1969 St. Louis plant VINs, SPD, and VONs.
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Re: A12 Mod Top Bee [Re: bboogieart] #1277679
02/07/15 10:48 PM
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I just scored a 69 Mod Top Bee F6 wht bucket seat interior. Numbers matching 383 and 727 with original fender tag and broadcast sheet. Looks good and drives great. The car has a replacement white top. First looking at the fender tag I was puzzled by the vinyl top code expecting a W and at the time had no idea what the H was for. I dont think the seller had any idea its a mod top car but probably didnt care. It looks great as is but I'll be putting the correct top back on. Any leads on NOS material please contact me.

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68 Polara 500...LL1 Y7 M6X
69 Hemi road runner...X9 X9 M6X
69 A12 road runner....R4 R4 M6X
69 ModTop FLORAL Super Bee...F
70 AAR 'cuda...EW1 EW1 H4X9
71 Duster 340...FJ6 V24 L6X9
71 road runner FC7 V1X M6X9

72 Rallye Charger B5 V1W

74 'cuda 360...KB5 V1X A6X9
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Re: A12 Mod Top Bee [Re: mopargem] #1277680
02/08/15 05:32 AM
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We where going for a modtop on our car also, tried Ledgenary, so such luck. What we(my wife) did was go to a sign shop and have them scan the main pattern(of her own design) and repeat it to make 2 vinyl wrap sheets. Please remember, this is a custom, on her 70 RR, yes I know before all of you get sideways, this is a customized RR(ModTopBird). The best part is, it can be taken off with no side affects. But of course with your car, you would need the real deal!!!
Jim/moparjimm

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Re: A12 Mod Top Bee [Re: moparjimm] #1277681
02/10/15 09:03 PM
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I too would live to see any pictures and info on this car.

Re: A12 Mod Top Bee [Re: moparjimm] #1277682
02/11/15 10:51 AM
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We where going for a modtop on our car also, tried Ledgenary, so such luck. What we(my wife) did was go to a sign shop and have them scan the main pattern(of her own design) and repeat it to make 2 vinyl wrap sheets. Please remember, this is a custom, on her 70 RR, yes I know before all of you get sideways, this is a customized RR(ModTopBird). The best part is, it can be taken off with no side affects. But of course with your car, you would need the real deal!!!
Jim/moparjimm




That is a neat idea...what did it cost you to do that? I agree not the best place for an original car but for a custom...

Dave

Re: A12 Mod Top Bee [Re: 69CoronetRT] #1277683
02/11/15 02:50 PM
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I think this is a car that absolutely must be saved even if it's a rebody.
KID




????? If it's rebodied, it's not 'saved'.




Sure it is - they were all the same sheetmetal when they came down the line. Sounds like this car needed all the metal replaced in order to resurrect it. What would you have with this car all patchwork-quilted with metal off other cars - besides $20,000 in labor to cut & weld everything? What - if you saved 2 original frame rails it would be considered original restored?


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Re: A12 Mod Top Bee [Re: Sunroofcuda] #1277684
02/11/15 03:10 PM
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????? if it's rebodied, it's not 'saved'




Sure it is - they were all the same sheetmetal when they came down the line. Sounds like this car needed all the metal replaced in order to resurrect it. What would you have with this car all patchwork-quilted with metal off other cars - besides $20,000 in labor to cut & weld everything? What - if you saved 2 original frame rails it would be considered original restored?






Agreed....

Re: A12 Mod Top Bee [Re: DAYCLONA] #1277685
02/11/15 06:32 PM
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A wise man once told me "its only original once" !

Tell me what the difference is if:
a) you cut the numbers and tags out of the original car and properly attach them to a "re-body"
OR
b) you use the original rad support, dash and rear drip rails and attach all new sheet metal to them

Re: A12 Mod Top Bee [Re: Sunroofcuda] #1277686
02/11/15 08:15 PM
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If it's rebodied it's not saved it's recreated. It's simple guys, look up the words in a dictionary.


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Re: A12 Mod Top Bee [Re: booger] #1277687
02/11/15 08:22 PM
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OMG here we go again;

- if you swap all the parts onto another unibody but don't swap the body stamps or VIN, it's a clone.

- if you cut the numbers and weld them onto another unibody, it's a rebody not an original car.

- if you put a trunk floor and some quarter skins on to repair some rust it's a repair, not a rebody.

.....attempting to define a "rebody" as anywhere between those two last examples will generate a


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