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Superbird progress
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02/21/11 05:45 AM
02/21/11 05:45 AM
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Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana
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The car has been in chassis shop for nearly 16 months now, but at least there is some progress being made lately so I thought I would share a few photos. Hope I can get the car done before I am too old to get over the door bars! LOL  Any passengers will need to be limber also, as their side is not easier.  Rear end is not yet mounted, but the 4-link, wishbone, and anti-roll bar were all being constructed while I was there.   Fun work around the dash, and yes it can still be removed.  I was impressed with the mid-plate mount - looks quite solid!  Even has room for a headliner - (barely) 
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Re: Superbird progress
[Re: RemCharger]
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02/21/11 05:31 PM
02/21/11 05:31 PM
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MN
JERICOGTX
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Very nice. Looking forward to seeing this car done.
Jeff
69 GTX
68 Road Runner
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Re: Superbird progress
[Re: rickstershemi]
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02/21/11 10:04 PM
02/21/11 10:04 PM
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Truckville, the capital of NY
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Nice work. But, I have a question. Going that far into the build, IMO it would have been cleaner to run the a-pillar bars down in front of the dash instead of behind it---unless I am missing something I don't know about.
Someday, just like you, I would like to see your car done too, I think its going to be badA**!
Outcast Dodge guy.
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Re: Superbird progress
[Re: 85_Ram_4speed]
#933780
02/22/11 02:22 PM
02/22/11 02:22 PM
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poplar bluff mo.
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heck with just seeing it done i want a ride in it lol is the motor done yet?
1970 barracuda convert. 1 of 59
1970 pro street A.A.R. clone (panther pink)
1971 charger
2015 hellcat challenger. Redline red
2014 quad cab 4x4 ram 8 speed hemi
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Re: Superbird progress
[Re: 85_Ram_4speed]
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02/22/11 04:10 PM
02/22/11 04:10 PM
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Nice work. But, I have a question. Going that far into the build, IMO it would have been cleaner to run the a-pillar bars down in front of the dash instead of behind it---unless I am missing something I don't know about.
To be honest, I was not consulted on the dash/a-pillar bar. The chassis builder took some creative initiative on that one. I had specifically taken a used windshield to him so he could be sure to get the bar in the proper place. Apparently he decided it would hack the dash up too much to try and get it to work that way, and this was his answer to the problem.
At first I was not too wild about it, but it is starting to grow on me. Helps make it look more like a street car than full chassis car. I will know more after I get a seat mounted and find out how much room I have to get my feet in with the bar in its current location.
Originally, I was helping in the shop while he was building my car, but lately I have not been able to be there on the days he has to work on it. So to keep the progress going, he has made a few decisions with out consulting me.
Since I am only certifying to 8.50, I had originally planned to leave off the forward upper portion of the door X bar. Apparently he forgot that conversation. Again, I will see how easy it is to get in the car before I decide if it needs to be changed.
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heck with just seeing it done i want a ride in it lol is the motor done yet?
The motor is the easy part, I have had the parts for it since '07 when I started planning the car! Had it mocked together at one point in time, but currently have everything back in the boxes till needed.
Scott
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Re: Superbird progress
[Re: Mr.Yuck]
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03/07/11 11:09 AM
03/07/11 11:09 AM
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Today? Who Knows?
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That thing's got more bars than the county jail... Seriously though, cool project.. 
"The Armies of our ancestors were lucky, in that they were not trailed by a second army of pencil pushers."
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Re: Superbird progress
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03/07/11 11:50 AM
03/07/11 11:50 AM
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BROOK PARK, OH
WILD BILL
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Can't wait to see it run. 
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Re: Superbird progress
[Re: WILD BILL]
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03/07/11 12:04 PM
03/07/11 12:04 PM
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Re: Superbird progress
[Re: MLR426]
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03/07/11 06:46 PM
03/07/11 06:46 PM
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Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana
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Your going to need more engine if they keep putting bars in it. What do you think the finished weight of the car's going to be ?
logan426
Unfortunately, even after removing inner fender wells and old floor pan, I really doubt I can get it down below 3400#. Heck the turbos are about 40# each!
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Re: Superbird progress
[Re: toplescuda]
#933792
03/07/11 09:48 PM
03/07/11 09:48 PM
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Hobart,Indiana
MoparPitBull
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heck with just seeing it done i want a ride in it lol is the motor done yet?
Heck with a just a ride I WANNA DRIVE!! 
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I see the secret wepon
Thanks again for the help with the wheels 
