RT6PK Posted February 12 Posted February 12 (edited) This is a replica of my Dad’s ’68 Charger, the only brand-new car he ever bought. I was born in ’70. Some of my earliest memories of the car were sitting on the “buddy seat” arm rest as my Mom was taking me to kindergarten, (1975-ish). By then, the car was already showing its age, (due mostly to the NE Ohio winters); but even then, as a 5-year-old, I loved the looks of the car; from the sunken rear window, to the hideaway head lights, to the cool gas cap. Anyway… here it is. Body: Original MPC. R/T emblems were removed from the grille and rear panel. Vinyl top was simulated with .010” x .020” plastic strips being used for the top seams and roof trim moldings. Vinyl texture came from 3M Artists Adhesive spray. I got a sample of the original green vinyl from a restoration supplier. I matched the color by mixing Wal Mart acrylic craft paints and spraying it through an airbrush, then a satin clear coat. Chassis: AMT ’68 Roadrunner. The rear-end and turned down tail pipe came from the AMT ’71 Charger. I am not sure that the 8 ¾ rear end is correct for a 318 non-a/c car, (my dad doesn’t remember which rear-end the car had), but I know the Dana 60 was not correct… and I did not have anything in inventory that looked like the smaller Mopar 7 ¼” unit. Finally, the 26” radiator and core support were swapped out for a 23” unit, (correct for a 318 car). Engine: 340 from the AMT ’71 Duster. Valve covers slightly modified to resemble ’68 318 covers and 90 degree oil filter adapter was removed. Air cleaner was made from junk yard parts and a modified 340 lid. Not the EXACT contour of an original… but pretty close. The 340 exhaust manifolds were used as they are the closest I could find to ’68 318 manifolds. Transmission came from the parts inventory. Pan was slightly reshaped to make turn the 727 into a 904. Interior: Center console removed and replaced with a floor tunnel. Center arm rest and column shifter came from the AMT ’71 Charger. A/C vent on the dash was filled in and the rear window defroster switch on the dash was removed. Interior was painted with vinyl interior paint from a restoration company for an exact color match. My first attempt at a vinyl top. My first attempt at engine and chassis weathering Edited February 12 by RT6PK 28
Carmak Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Very nice Non-R/T Charger!! It really captures the look very well. I like the correct red 318 and the buddy seat in place of the console. The 8 3/4 is correct for a 318 car in 68. 1
Falcon Ranchero Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Looks real nice; reminds me of the one in BULLITT 1
Coyote_6 Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Great story! Great model! Thanks for sharing that one. Well done. Especially convincing work on the engine. Steve
RT6PK Posted February 12 Author Posted February 12 Just now, Ragtop Man said: This guy wasn't your Dad I hope... LOL
espo Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Great looking miniature reproduction of your father's Charger. Beautiful paint and vinyl roof finishes. Like how you created the base 318 engine.
Jim B Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Beautiful Charger. Very well done. What shade of green is that on the body?
RT6PK Posted February 12 Author Posted February 12 6 minutes ago, Jim B said: Beautiful Charger. Very well done. What shade of green is that on the body? GG1, Dark Green Poly
RT6PK Posted February 12 Author Posted February 12 4 minutes ago, RT6PK said: GG1, Dark Green Poly Sorry, GG1, Dark Green METALLIC 1
STU111 Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Beautiful work on a replica of a car that means a lot to you. Top stuff. 👍🏻
karbuildr Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Beautiful build, excellent kit bashing and details. Vinyl top came out great, and your engine and chassis weathering looks good.
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