Basket case AAR

[Challenger in NC]

Check this video out, the car was wrecked in the early 70's and sat for close to 50 years. The car looked ready for the crusher, have to give him credit for taking on such an ambitious project.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Agks7xI2nI

[anlauto]

Well I just watched both videos....that's pretty incredible, glad to see another one get saved !

[YYZ]

There's an FJ5 one in Ontario in slightly better condition but a similar project

[Brads70]

There's an FJ5 one in Ontario in slightly better condition but a similar project

[cuda hunter]

Definitely some cool videos and work that he is doing.  Really enjoy watching the progress.

I like how he's trying to hunt down the original engine and parts. 

[cudamadd]

Wow is all I can say . Just watched part 1 and part 2 of this rebuild. It makes  one appreciate the skill in a build like this . Just Awesome that one more mopar will live again . 

[57Fury440]

In the second video he replaces the top panel. There is no inner panel on the roof. What will the windows seal against? Is this a restoration or a re-body? How much is left of the original car? AMD or one of those companies should just make everything available as a kit like it is done with Cobras etc.

[torredcuda]

In the second video he replaces the top panel. There is no inner panel on the roof. What will the windows seal against? Is this a restoration or a re-body? How much is left of the original car? AMD or one of those companies should just make everything available as a kit like it is done with Cobras etc.

Roof skin was just set in place and he said the next video will have the structure in place.

[BFM_Cuda]

He doesn't seem to be using any sort of jig or many measurements, just using new metal seams to line things up. I hope it all goes together correctly, but we will see.... 

[anlauto]

He doesn't seem to be using any sort of jig or many measurements, just using new metal seams to line things up. I hope it all goes together correctly, but we will see....

Yes, I agree, he's kind of flying by the seat of his pants....I think in the end, he'll have to "make" and lot of things "fit" 

[torredcuda]

He doesn't seem to be using any sort of jig or many measurements, just using new metal seams to line things up. I hope it all goes together correctly, but we will see....

I was thinking the same thing - no jig or supports but he is pre fitting the panels so hopefully he knows what he`s doing.

[cuda hunter]

He has mentioned measuring and factory measurements. 
Just not showing that. 

[Northcuda]

 

I complained about a pierced trunk bottom and a sunken rear fender... on my Barracuda

[HP_Cuda]

My hat is off to this guy but I somewhat cringe when he uses a tape measure and says it's to spec. I wouldn't take this one without having a frame jig to ensure that multiple points are spot on.

To each his own...

[DAYLEY/CHALLENGER]

ThIs looks sorta like the shell that was just outside of Red Springs on hwy 71.  It's gone now.