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Build a new '70 Cuda/Challenger ?

Started by Racer57, December 25, 2017, 02:03:36 PM

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Racer57

Does the aftermarket companies supply enough OEM replacement components that someone could build a "new" 1970 Cuda/Challenger using only those items ?

RUNCHARGER

Dynacorn used to advertise a complete 70 Challenger body shell however I am not sure if they ever sold one.
Sheldon

750-h2

No. There are still tons of parts not being reproduced.



71GranCoupe

I believe Dave at Roseville can set you up if you are looking for one.  :cheers:

Roadman

Quote from: 71GranCoupe on December 25, 2017, 11:13:29 PM
I believe Dave at Roseville can set you up if you are looking for one.  :cheers:

                                            :iagree:

HP2

Yet the mopar world seems much more critical and  suspicious of building a car with one of these than the GM and Ford crowd are, despite the Mopar pedigree being much easier to prove than the GMs and Fords.


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RUNCHARGER

If I was building a Pro Touring (I think that's what they are called) modified car I would be tempted to build one of the Dynacorns with a govt. issued VIN. I see no ethical or build problems with doing that. My son has Factory 5 Cobra kit car, it seems to be the same idea.
Sheldon

HP_Cuda


Not possible but you would make Tony very happy for those hard to find parts.

My guess is that you could build maybe 75% of one. ????
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Racer57

I'm not wanting to build one, but was just curious if it was possible.


69bronzeT5

Quote from: RUNCHARGER on December 26, 2017, 11:11:04 AM
If I was building a Pro Touring (I think that's what they are called) modified car I would be tempted to build one of the Dynacorns with a govt. issued VIN. I see no ethical or build problems with doing that. My son has Factory 5 Cobra kit car, it seems to be the same idea.

I've always wondered about the Dynacorn bodies. People love to jump on cars that have a lot of metal work done and call them re-bodies but in my opinion, if someone buys a new Dynacorn body and sticks a factory VIN on it, that's a total re-body  :alan2cents: :pokeeye: :notsure:

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71GranCoupe

Quote from: 69bronzeT5 on December 29, 2017, 01:23:24 PM
Quote from: RUNCHARGER on December 26, 2017, 11:11:04 AM
If I was building a Pro Touring (I think that's what they are called) modified car I would be tempted to build one of the Dynacorns with a govt. issued VIN. I see no ethical or build problems with doing that. My son has Factory 5 Cobra kit car, it seems to be the same idea.

I've always wondered about the Dynacorn bodies. People love to jump on cars that have a lot of metal work done and call them re-bodies but in my opinion, if someone buys a new Dynacorn body and sticks a factory VIN on it, that's a total re-body  :alan2cents: :pokeeye: :notsure:

Or a Taiwan import.  :haha: :rofl:

RUNCHARGER

Yup: That's why I said a state issued VIN, so there would be no question it wasn't a "real" car.
Sheldon

HP2

There are enough body parts out there I've toyed with the idea of recreating a Kit Car. This wouldn't require some of the  small, minor  bracket and pieces a street car would need, but  can be done with frame rails, floors and body panels.

I think when I  broke out the costs, it would run around $4k US to build the basic chassis without  body. More than what I'd want to spend to actually put one in an oval track class, but not so much that it  wouldn't make a  great autocross or track day road racer.