Possible to make a charger from another b body?
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Just thinking out loud here. I like the 69 chargers and with the crazy prices, is it possible to use a coronet to convert into a charger? I realize the amount of body panels needed but if you replace everything, is the basic inner structure the same? Also, what about a 4 door to a 2 door? I know the guy that does the Dukes cars uses a ford crown vic but I had something that really looks like a charger vs. using a ford, so things like back windows and such could be functional.
I figure a ratty charger is going to need most of the metal replaced anyway…
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Re: Possible to make a charger from another b body?
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People have built Charger convertibles out of Coronet convertible platforms so I don't see why it couldn't be done.
It's mainly the outer stuff that's different.
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Re: Possible to make a charger from another b body?
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No not titled as a charger, if it were to ever happen. My idea would be to put the body over the chassis of an electric car. A “.General Electric” lol or general E
Is there info on 4 door to 2 door conversions?
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Re: Possible to make a charger from another b body?
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I would think the 68-70 Charger rear roof & rear window area would be needed to pull off the rebody. then add the quarters, door skins and front sheet metal. If the donor car was a 4 door body, you would also have to do a 4 door to 2 door conversion.
The question no one else will ask is: How do you think your going to get it titled as a Charger? Some states only show the year, Dodge and Tudor for the body style.
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Re: Possible to make a charger from another b body?
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Of course it can be done, it's basically what the factory did. If you don't mind the slight change in wheelbase you can even use a Plymouth donor. One would be much better off starting with a 2 door that shares much of the inner panels and roof structure but it can be done with a 4 door.
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Re: Possible to make a charger from another b body?
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depends on your skill level and equipment on hand. welder, cutting wheels and frame bench almost anything is possible. if you value your time doing this probably isn't economically feasible. in the end you will end up with a Frankenstein type car with low value.
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Re: Possible to make a charger from another b body?
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depends on your skill level and equipment on hand. welder, cutting wheels and frame bench almost anything is possible. if you value your time doing this probably isn't economically feasible. in the end you will end up with a Frankenstein type car with low value.
You apparently didn't read the OP's full plan. My idea would be to put the body over the chassis of an electric car.
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Re: Possible to make a charger from another b body?
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No not titled as a charger, if it were to ever happen. My idea would be to put the body over the chassis of an electric car. A “.General Electric” lol or general E
Is there info on 4 door to 2 door conversions? It makes me want to hurl up my breakfast that anyone would consider doing this to a Charger even a fake one! That said,a Charger can be built out of any 68 to 70 B body Mopar if you have the Charger specific pieces..
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Re: Possible to make a charger from another b body?
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Of course it can be done, it's basically what the factory did. If you don't mind the slight change in wheelbase you can even use a Plymouth donor. One would be much better off starting with a 2 door that shares much of the inner panels and roof structure but it can be done with a 4 door. The main part of the wheelbase change is in the front spring hangers, Dodge used longer than Plymouth . Since you are going to be changing the quarters, wheelhouses and trunk floor making a Plymouth into a Charger is not much different than staring with a Coronet
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Re: Possible to make a charger from another b body?
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Of course it can be done, it's basically what the factory did. If you don't mind the slight change in wheelbase you can even use a Plymouth donor. One would be much better off starting with a 2 door that shares much of the inner panels and roof structure but it can be done with a 4 door. The main part of the wheelbase change is in the front spring hangers, Dodge used longer than Plymouth . Since you are going to be changing the quarters, wheelhouses and trunk floor making a Plymouth into a Charger is not much different than staring with a Coronet Pretty sure the shackle mounts are different too. But easy enough while the trunk floor is out. Really though, does 1 inch justify the work to change?
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Re: Possible to make a charger from another b body?
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Ruderunner- shackle mounts won't be an issue if I am using the chassis from the electric car. Basically I would start at the cab and go backwards Also go down to the outer rocker panels from the old car. All the frame, suspension, floor, firewall, etc. would be from the new car. I would like to use the old dash with the new electronics in it. I would keep the wing vent windows, making it look like an old charger as much as possible. I thought about how to make it more areo as well. I would make the hood bend down in the front, like the new EV Charger and GT40. But, I would have the entire grill area open to flow above the hood. The headlights would be mounted from above where they would be normally. They would point down and be reflected on an angled mirror. The angled mirrors would also deflect the air through to the hood. This should really cut down on drag.
If I had some talent at drawing, I would draw it up and see what it would look like. Right now, it just lives in my imagination.
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