Here are a few photos for cutting and re-sectioning the Roof. We ultimately had to slice across the entire mid-section of the top and connect the two (cut) lines.
I vow that this car will look, run and operate like an Assembly Line Chrysler vehicle when complete. I’m sure it will draw as much (if not more) controversy than my 2010 OE, 4 Door 1970 Valiant. That car scored the highest points totals of any vehicle that ever entered that competition and also won Best of Show. Here is a short video from the 2010 Mopar Nationals showing the Valiant while it was at that Show.
here are a few photos that illustrate some of the “real” challenges we faced while designing the Door Mechanisms and Window Tracks. Since the Belt Molding was lowered approximately 1.5 inches, we had to adjust/cut the Channels and re-weld new mounting points. The original Window Channel (mechanism) was too close to where the Weatherstrip was going to attach. We used the original Front Door design for the Rear Windows to provide clearance that was necessary, due to the Belt Line dropping. After thinking through the mechanics and functioning of the original components, here is what we came up with. (Below) Ignore the “rough” appearance of the components. All of the parts will be dissembled and plated (to look like new) after the test fitting is complete. Everything works and looks Factory Perfect! It’s full steam ahead……..!
Here are a few progression pictures of the rear Passenger Door and the side profile (C Pillar) of the completed Body.
Decide on a final color yet ? Wheel type or interior?
Rally Wheels w/raised white letter tires, tilt-telescopic steering wheel and a black interior with a bench front seat. Here are a few pictures that show a better progression of the Body shell. The car has already been block sanded and is getting its final paint coverage. I’ll post some updated pictures that show it covered in Red.
