XV Challenger Convertible - PICS

[DQHemi]

We just finished up this car and are really happy with how it came out.

We brought it to a show last week along with some others and people flipped over it.

Here's a few quick shots.
If you want to see it, it will be at our open house Sat June 16.
This may well be the last public appearance for this car as it will go to its new owner right after the open house.

Here's the dirt:

XV 71 CHallenger Convertible
XV 600 HP 6.1 HEMI - EFI w/ Stand Alone EMS
Functional Shaker Hood
Viper Spec T-56 6-Speed w/ Triple Cone Synchros
Dual Disc Clutch w/ Hydraulic Actuation
8-3/4" Rear w/  4.30 Rear Gears and TrueTrac Gear Driven Limited Slip
XV Level II suspension Frt and Rear (rear is 3-link w/ Panhard Bar)
XV Level II Brakes - 14" 6-Piston Frt / 13" 2 Piston Rear (2 piece rotors w/ billet hats)
Hydroboost
XV 304 Stainless Headers
XV 304 Stainless 3" Dual Exhaust
P275/35-18 and 335/30-18 Front and Rear (NO TUBBING!!)
Full Custom XV Interior (Power/Heated Recaros, Console, All leather interior, wool carpet)
Custom Cloth Top
Power windows, door locks, deck lid, alarm, Alpine, A/C, etc.....

[pink panther]

 

[DQHemi]

You don't see the pics?

[71bigblock]

I see em, they look great.   

Although I am not the biggest fan of all of these mods, I can truly appreciate the work that has been done to it.  You guys are a huge asset to MOPAR and those who want such radical stuff.  Im sure some have waited a long time to get some of this stuff.  Great job.   

[MyMopar]

I see the pics and all I can say is  

Do you have a close up shot of the pistol grip arear, looks very custom but can't tell.

[HP2]

Beautiful car, very nicely done!

[ragtopdodge]

Outstanding!

However, could use some more pics, like rear-end shots and side-profile.

To get the Shaker to work, did you use your own intake manifold w/a 4150-style throttle body?

Couple things I would have done diff.:

(1) interior color...would have done something two-tone.  Like black and cream.

(2) minor...shifter is covered up too much w/that boot.

Those OEM power windows or aftermarket?

When you going to be featured on "Rides"?

I want those hood hinges!

[pink panther]

You don't see the pics?

no for some reason I don't see any pics.

[jvike]

  I'm lost for words!

[DQHemi]

I see the pics and all I can say is  

Do you have a close up shot of the pistol grip arear, looks very custom but can't tell.

We'll get more pictures out soon.

We did a nine hour photo shoot and are waiting for the photographer to send the bulk of the pics.

[DQHemi]

Outstanding!

However, could use some more pics, like rear-end shots and side-profile.

To get the Shaker to work, did you use your own intake manifold w/a 4150-style throttle body?

Couple things I would have done diff.:

(1) interior color...would have done something two-tone.  Like black and cream.

(2) minor...shifter is covered up too much w/that boot.

Those OEM power windows or aftermarket?

When you going to be featured on "Rides"?

I want those hood hinges!

Thanks!!

Power windows are aftermarket. 
We finally found a solution that works real well and will be offering them.

Shaker hood needs a single plane to work then a 4-BBL EFI Throttle body and some fabrication makes it happen.

Rides - we've spoken to the producer but nothing has taken shape.

Shifter boot - actually in that pic it hasn't been mounted.  Needs to get fit and a bezel is going on the base.
Still a few odds and ends on the punch list.

More pics will come.  Will take a bit though. 
We're trying to line up some magazine commitments right now so we won't be able to put out all the shots we have right away.

Hinges we are still in the process of getting priced out.

[70RT/SE]

Great looking car. It must be a blast to drive one of your cars.
Have you tested the stopping distance with the hydoboost and the Level II brake setup?
Are you going to be at Carlisle this year? I would like to see your stuff in person.

[MoparCar]

XV-you guys do one bang up job.  :wow:Really nice. Although I'm building my own car I am really impressed with the details and many items you will be bringing out or have brought out. Please keep it up and continue to offer the individual pieces. I'm with ragtop, I'd like to see the close ups of the rear tires/clearances. How many pounds does the aluminum front suspension weigh?

Very, very nice car and workmanship. I'd love to see it in person also. It might not be the style of some of the purists restoring cars, but it's definetly my style.

Will you be putting the 3" exhaust on your site soon?

Will the engine compartment brace clear a 6.1 stock raised intake?

I'm looking forward to more pics and parts availability!

Wes

[DQHemi]

Great looking car. It must be a blast to drive one of your cars.
Have you tested the stopping distance with the hydoboost and the Level II brake setup?
Are you going to be at Carlisle this year? I would like to see your stuff in person.

I don't have braking numbers, however we just finished up an article w/ Car and Driver Magazine week before last that will likely include that.

They told us it will be in the Sept or Oct issue. 
We gave them our orange car and a bone stock 70 T/A.
They were both run at the Chrysler Proving Grounds and a road race course, as well as back roads.

We won't be going to Carlisle this year. 
If you are in the region try to make our open house next weekend, we'll have the convert, XV001 and possibly another XV build we are finishing on display.  Looks like there is going to be alot of people coming out - should be a good time.

We have suspension displays here as well as most of the parts we offer will be on hand.

[DQHemi]

XV-you guys do one bang up job.  :wow:Really nice. Although I'm building my own car I am really impressed with the details and many items you will be bringing out or have brought out. Please keep it up and continue to offer the individual pieces. I'm with ragtop, I'd like to see the close ups of the rear tires/clearances. How many pounds does the aluminum front suspension weigh?

Very, very nice car and workmanship. I'd love to see it in person also. It might not be the style of some of the purists restoring cars, but it's definetly my style.

Will you be putting the 3" exhaust on your site soon?

Will the engine compartment brace clear a 6.1 stock raised intake?

I'm looking forward to more pics and parts availability!

Wes

Next time it is on the lift I will get shots of the wheels/clearance. 
There's actually plenty of room.
Fender lips will be hard to see since it's all painted black.

3" Exhaust is ready to go. 
I have pics of it installed on two cars, but not the system itself.
Price is $1,499, excluding the tips.
We also have 3" stainless tips for Cuda and Challenger.

Not sure if the brace will clear a stock 6.1 manifold.
We'll never use the stock manifolds.

We will have production 5.7 and 6.1 manifolds very, very soon.
They are a key piece to making big horsepower w/ these motors and you can run factory style air cleaners/hoods.
See below....