My new X275 2011 Challenger Body

Posted By: W8n2DustU

My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/10/12 09:49 PM

Here is my new X275 Challenger as it sits before it heads to get the new 25.3 chassis and Dragpak upgrades. What do you guys think? I like it except for the moon roof.

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Posted By: W8n2DustU

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/10/12 09:50 PM

I will definitely be changing the wheels. LOL

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Posted By: WO23Coronet

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/10/12 09:53 PM

What kind of rear suspension will you be running? Drag Pak (they're a 4 link right)? Are you running your W8 turbo engine?

Posted By: bigsbigelow

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/10/12 09:53 PM

I love the color scheme. A functioning moon roof in a X275 would be a really cool feature.

What type of wheel are you going to use? Are you going to change the hood?

Posted By: TrxR

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/10/12 09:54 PM

Why change the wheels I kinda dig the 4 skinny donut tires. lol

Posted By: W8n2DustU

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/10/12 09:58 PM

It will be getting a 9" rear with 40 spline gundrilled axles, Weld V-Series wheels, A full front and rear Dragpak suspension, rear wing, Carbonfiber hood(cowl), All aluminum Billet headed R4/P5 turbo engine and a glide. It will be killer when done. The side stripes will be replaced with custom graphics....

Posted By: dustergirl340

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/10/12 09:59 PM

Those tires look so funny on there. ha!

I love it, it will certainly stick out in a sea of X275 Mustangs.

Posted By: cold85

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/10/12 10:00 PM

does it have a motor?
good start

Posted By: W8n2DustU

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/10/12 10:11 PM

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does it have a motor?
good start

No it was stolen and stripped of motor, tranny, front seats, and the stereo. Just happened to be all the items I did not need. I guess they did get the wheels and tires as well.

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Posted By: WO23Coronet

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/10/12 10:20 PM

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It will be getting a 9" rear with 40 spline gundrilled axles, Weld V-Series wheels, A full front and rear Dragpak suspension, rear wing, Carbonfiber hood(cowl), All aluminum Billet headed R4/P5 turbo engine and a glide. It will be killer when done. The side stripes will be replaced with custom graphics....

Are you using the MBE P5's, and what kind of power will you be making, versus what the fOrD and cHeVy guys make? Do you think the car will be competitive enough to run at the top of X275? I think it's awesome you're doing a 275 Mopar in a Mopar body style versus a Fox mustang, which seems to have a lock on all things stock suspension (x275 is a stock suspension class right?)

Posted By: ChrisJohnston669

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/10/12 10:35 PM

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE PROGRESS PICS!

Posted By: joshking440

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/10/12 10:35 PM

this car could change x275 in my opinion

Posted By: cold85

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/10/12 10:46 PM

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It will be getting a 9" rear with 40 spline gundrilled axles, Weld V-Series wheels, A full front and rear Dragpak suspension, rear wing, Carbonfiber hood(cowl), All aluminum Billet headed R4/P5 turbo engine and a glide. It will be killer when done. The side stripes will be replaced with custom graphics....

Are you using the MBE P5's, and what kind of power will you be making, versus what the fOrD and cHeVy guys make? Do you think the car will be competitive enough to run at the top of X275? I think it's awesome you're doing a 275 Mopar in a Mopar body style versus a Fox mustang, which seems to have a lock on all things stock suspension (x275 is a stock suspension class right?)

That is perfect much better than a body in white where you have to find everything interior wise

Posted By: TheBlackCar

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/10/12 10:50 PM

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this car could change x275 in my opinion

Why not start a new class.... X165

Posted By: W8n2DustU

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/10/12 11:00 PM

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It will be getting a 9" rear with 40 spline gundrilled axles, Weld V-Series wheels, A full front and rear Dragpak suspension, rear wing, Carbonfiber hood(cowl), All aluminum Billet headed R4/P5 turbo engine and a glide. It will be killer when done. The side stripes will be replaced with custom graphics....

Are you using the MBE P5's, and what kind of power will you be making, versus what the fOrD and cHeVy guys make? Do you think the car will be competitive enough to run at the top of X275? I think it's awesome you're doing a 275 Mopar in a Mopar body style versus a Fox mustang, which seems to have a lock on all things stock suspension (x275 is a stock suspension class right?)

That is perfect much better than a body in white where you have to find everything interior wise

And alot cheaper as well. I got it for 10K. And do I think it will be competitive? It will be the biggest waste of 100K if its not. It will make every ounce of power an 88 mm turbo can support. It will take alot of testing to get it where it needs to be of course. I will be looking for someone on the East Coast to run it at venues which I will not be able to attend. I will probably have Jason Lee drive it when he is not running his mustang until we get it dialed in.

Posted By: B1CUDA

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/10/12 11:03 PM

I would stick with the wheels that are on it. You will get good wheel speed at the hit.

I was planning on doing a Challenger like this, but, with a twin turbo Hemi. I may sit back, and enjoy your build for a little bit........while saving tons of $$$$$$

Good luck man, If there is anything that I could ever do to help, let me know.

Chris

Posted By: wldtm

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/10/12 11:06 PM

who is building the chassis?

Posted By: W8n2DustU

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/10/12 11:31 PM

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who is building the chassis?

It was going to be Mike Roth but I was able to strike a good deal with B and B Racecars. They do alot of small tire projects as well as Dragpaks..

Posted By: cudarex

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/10/12 11:44 PM

Way to go Marty. Can't wait to see it in action. Let me know if you need anything.

Posted By: 105630

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/10/12 11:45 PM

Great car to start with,Good Luck with it!

Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/10/12 11:51 PM

That is a sharp looking car!

I look forward to watching the progress on this!

Posted By: W8n2DustU

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/11/12 12:46 AM

Chris I figured after you sold the barracuda to Al, you would build two new Challengers. Lol. Yes I would wait til this is done so you will have an idea of race weight. It will have to go on a serious diet. Going to try and get it under 3000# . We shall see.

Posted By: DavidDean

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/11/12 01:00 AM

WOW! should be a cool project! Looking foward to seeing it. Did you get a little snow down there?

Posted By: W8n2DustU

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/11/12 01:17 AM

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WOW! should be a cool project! Looking foward to seeing it. Did you get a little snow down there?

How's everything going David? Yes alot of snow for the Desert. Will be a fun build for sure.

Posted By: cheapstreetdustr

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/11/12 03:06 AM

Holy cow..im liking everything im hearing...and seeing...
as soon as i saw the pics i realised it was without engine...or lug nuts...lol..
great deal...im gonna be rooting for you.
especially if that comes comes east
chepast

Posted By: 408strokerdart

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/11/12 05:42 AM

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who is building the chassis?

It was going to be Mike Roth but I was able to strike a good deal with B and B Racecars. They do alot of small tire projects as well as Dragpaks..

That will be top shelf if B&B is doing it. Roth would have been just as good also though.

Posted By: Al_Alguire

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/11/12 05:46 AM

Marty...Good luck with it. I know when it is done it will be done right just like all your cars have been. Cant wait to see the finished product. Oh yeah not gonna be building any new challengers or any other top nothc car for what I gave Chris for his. Trust me I have built a bunch of cars over the years and it is always cheaper to buy than build. But you already knew that

Posted By: W8n2DustU

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/11/12 01:37 PM

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Holy cow..im liking everything im hearing...and seeing...
as soon as i saw the pics i realised it was without engine...or lug nuts...lol..
great deal...im gonna be rooting for you.
especially if that comes comes east
chepast

It will definitely be in Georgia this fall if all goes well. The engine will take longer than the car. I need Hans to get on the ball.. Since its in his court now. The W8 will be fitted in as well for local rules.

Posted By: jim sciortino

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/11/12 01:46 PM

Sharp lookin'.

Kinda reminds me of my 1st car. 70' T/A in FK5 burnt orange.

Posted By: Adrielp

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/11/12 02:33 PM

Look great Marty! All of us mopar fans are appreciative of max effort builds such as this one. We need more mopar racers to put forth a racing effort like this one.

Posted By: S/ST 3040

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/11/12 02:38 PM

$$$$$$$

Sounds like a wicked package Marty. Keep us up to date.

Posted By: BIGBLOCK_KAT

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/11/12 02:48 PM

Marty, That was a good find, sweet looking car

Posted By: Plumb Wired

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/11/12 02:49 PM

Looks good Marty. Personally I'd keep it looking stock without a bunch of graphics for the sleeper look.

Good luck!

Mike Gray

Posted By: wldtm

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/11/12 02:55 PM

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Looks good Marty. Personally I'd keep it looking stock without a bunch of graphics for the sleeper look. Good luck!

Mike Gray

^^^^^^ I agree! Personal opinion though!

Posted By: tboomer

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/11/12 02:57 PM

Nice!!

Posted By: ZIPPY

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/11/12 02:58 PM

Buddy that's perfect! Glad you finally found one, I know you've been looking for a long time...congrats

Let the build begin

Posted By: an8sec70cuda

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/11/12 03:01 PM

That's gonna be one bad ride!! I agree w/ the keep it stock looking w/ no grapics. I'm sure it'll be nice when you're done, just like your Duster!

I just hope it won't be like some of the other high profile builds on here that get sold off right after they're completed never to be seen again.

Posted By: rickstershemi

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/11/12 03:28 PM

Great to see another Mopar entering this arena....go get them Mustangs

Rickster

Posted By: W8n2DustU

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/11/12 09:08 PM

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Looks good Marty. Personally I'd keep it looking stock without a bunch of graphics for the sleeper look. Good luck!

Mike Gray

The graphics will not be elaborate but just different than the stock graphics. The hood stripes will be redesigned. I think everyone will like it.

Posted By: SNK-EYZ

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/11/12 09:37 PM

Is this the car you bought? http://www.racingjunk.com/1960-1979/2434618/2011-DODGE-CHALLENGER-RT-NO-MOTOR-OR-TRANS.html

A way better starting point than a body in white.

That'll be sooo cool when it's done!

Posted By: W8n2DustU

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 01/11/12 10:18 PM

That is the one!

Posted By: Scamp451

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 06/19/12 03:02 PM

Any updates on this build? Don't get on here much, perhaps there is a seperate thread? Usually the original thread just grows.

Posted By: W8n2DustU

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 06/20/12 01:47 PM

I'll get ahold of B and B today and see about getting some updated photos!

Posted By: W8n2DustU

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body(UPDATE) - 06/27/12 10:02 PM

Well B and B sent me some more photos of the progress. Car is moving along. Engine leaves next week from VED in Michigan to B and B in Tennessee to be mated upo to the tranny and fitted into the car for headers. They asked me not to share the photos publically sinceits going to be a "state of the art" Promod chassis. lol. I am sure i will be able to share some of the pics from later in the build. Sorry guys!

Posted By: Al_Alguire

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body(UPDATE) - 06/27/12 10:15 PM

Well B&B builds a kick a$$ car for sure. So I am sure it will be over the top, like thier Comp and SS cars are.

Posted By: mafo

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body(UPDATE) - 06/27/12 11:10 PM

You can send them to me, I wont show them to anyone

Posted By: cudarex

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 06/28/12 05:17 PM

Hey Marty, you got alittle press time at the :53 second mark of the attached video. Don't worry no secrets are shown.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TbdEFUGElDk#!

Posted By: W8n2DustU

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 06/28/12 05:50 PM

Yes I seen that a few weeks ago. I'll be glad when the video shows it driving out of their shop and into my trailer!

Posted By: cudarex

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 06/28/12 07:28 PM

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Yes I seen that a few weeks ago. I'll be glad when the video shows it driving out of their shop and into my trailer!

That's quite a pile of stuff they yanked out of it piled next to the car. Wonder how much weight that is?

Posted By: LA360

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 06/28/12 11:19 PM

The F1X Procharger is going to be legal for next year I hear Marty?

Posted By: W8n2DustU

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 06/28/12 11:54 PM

As well as the billet heads and intake! If not I got a slow outlaw car. Lol

Posted By: B Dartman

Re: My new X275 2011 Challenger Body - 06/29/12 01:15 AM

Congrats...great find.

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No it was stolen and stripped of motor, tranny, front seats, and the stereo. Just happened to be all the items I did not need. I guess they did get the wheels and tires as well.

LOL...Reminds me of the R/T Challenger in the original Gone In 60 Seconds Movie
Gone In 60 Seconds Stolen R/T