My cousin built a 98 coupe like this one. I have an ad for it in the modern mopar for sale (but he decided to keep it now). But on the for sale ad I left up all his mods that he did. PM if you want his info to ask questions about his build.

It needed a clutch and was leaking oil so..... photo by George he stopped by to drop off a gift...more on that later

Thanks for the reminder Brent, my newest little luck charm Hemi III

Since I was down there and had the trans out to replace the broken clutch assy, I cleaned everything (it was BAD, look behind the axle to see a sample) I replaced the rear main, CVU axle seals, oil pan gasket and serviced the oil/filter, serviced the trans fluid (I used Mobil 1 High mileage 10-30W recommended by Modern Performance/ a Chrysler Technician) and replaced the broken motor mounts with soild rubber units that came from the parts car BONUS one of the many many parts I bought it for.... there's allot more

I have the SRT4 rear brakes ready and fully detailed. I have a set of 1st Gen Neon rear disc brakes and they appear the same except the knuckle has a speed sensor and the strut mount sticks further inboard which would the SRT to run wider tires so I'll run those.

For the front I have the SRT4 brakes but the bearing and splined hub require modifying the axle end to the 26 spline end, and the spindles strut mount has to be machined to down under an inch thick. The steering ratio is also slightly compromised lock to lock. So I detailed my stock front brakes for now at least, and heres how they look with the planned rims.

I also replaced a "self adjuster" on the clutch cable so I can beat the snot out of it, it's a super slick part. I also have a bobble strut rod from the same parts car. The MP shifter from the parts car is in and I installed the polyurethane "booger bushings" on the shifter cable ends. Here is the adjuster

SRT4 front brakes for comparison (I'll shelf these for now)

I did a little research and scored some flat, metal, Mopar center caps

These are on the way....

This is a shot of SOME of the parts stash from the Blue parts car. Theres still a trans, fuel system, turbo/manifold and exhaust down pipe to name a few that are not shown

It was a $700 purchase (and another $100 in gas and expenses to go get it) and provided more than that money would have bought. I sold the body and wheels for $500 and still have some items I can sell.

Thanks George, this will be a nice touch.... this is the gift I mentioned earlier inthe thread

A DOHC head scored with the parts car (I think I have a better idea) and some roller rockers and lifters and gaskets etc

Paint for the smooth "non-dimple" road lamp bumpers

Since it's a commuter comfort and appearance are being slid forward while I gather parts. The 1st Generation (95-99) console and P brake handle differ from the 2cnd Gen.

The brake handle is mounted off center and allowed for a cup holder. The stock fwd console cup holders were limited cup size wise (obstructed by the dash above)

The 2cnd Gen brake handle also ratchets and self adjusts

The boot is different and a grommet resizes the handle end, spinning it backward seems to center it, the fwd mounts seem to be off by an inch.....small issue

Gonna be a fun, sneaky fast ride!

The SRT driver seat is at the upholstery shop, I can skin one but I cant sew. I bought a couple of special axles (both are drivers side but ones for a friends car) these have the SRT sized outboard splines

Sweet project!
I've always had a soft spot for the first gen Neon coupe.

A couple of years ago I almost pulled the trigger on an R/T coupe in black with silver stripes - I would have loved to have it, but I can't justify a comfy highway cruiser with surprising handling like my 2004 300M Special and a Neon at the same time.

Thanks, it's actually closer to the answer to what was missing in our hobby for so long. It's a modern car with ease of used parts availability $$, if it gets wrecked a replacement wouldn't be too hard to find.

I actually have my eye on a Black RT, allot of the Neon crowd have multiple cars (I just had 3 of them already myself). I work with a guy who built one, and a WRX was shocked last week when the Neon put it on him pretty bad, that same guys girlfriends Neon put down 685hp on the dyno and she's not the strongest one here.

I'm hoping the upholstery shop may have the seat ready.

As previously eluded to I detailed the front brakes (for now)

We were going to scuff and clear the wheels but due to what seemed like poor adhesion in an area we hand stripped the wheels again (yes Brent that's your A body 4spd drive shaft)