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    Offline go-fish

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    Re: BAD Challenger.... C5 suspension, 6.1 SRT8 Hemi, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #90 on: January 19, 2008 - 06:39:02 PM »
    Looks completely awesome.
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    Offline Travis72

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    Re: BAD Challenger.... C5 suspension, 6.1 SRT8 Hemi, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #91 on: January 21, 2008 - 01:27:08 AM »
    Wow... that is some amazing craftsmanship!!

    Travis
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    Offline Bruning Auto Design

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    Re: BAD Challenger.... C5 suspension, 6.1 SRT8 Hemi, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #92 on: January 22, 2008 - 11:45:49 AM »
    Thank you for the positive feedback.... 

    More updates- lower control arm mounting brackets







    A-pillar & firewall coming together

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    Offline 71_340Challenger

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    Re: BAD Challenger.... C5 suspension, 6.1 SRT8 Hemi, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #93 on: January 22, 2008 - 11:52:03 AM »
    Quote from: Travis72 on January 21, 2008 - 01:27:08 AM
    Wow... that is some amazing craftsmanship!!

    Travis
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    I wish I had those kinds of skills for my Challenger Keep up the great work and posting pics.
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    Offline Bruning Auto Design

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    Re: BAD Challenger.... C5 suspension, 6.1 SRT8 Hemi, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #94 on: January 22, 2008 - 12:13:17 PM »
    Fender progress...

    New lower mounting point (since the pinch weld is gone)

    Looking at the bottom of the fender





    new mounting plate machined to fit and counter-bored for socket head cap (allen) fasteners.



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    Offline Bruning Auto Design

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    Re: BAD Challenger.... C5 suspension, 6.1 SRT8 Hemi, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #95 on: January 22, 2008 - 12:32:13 PM »
    Looking up at the fender from underneath the car



    Side shot of the fender after the opening and filler piece were butt-welded and planished out. 




    More updates on what this block of 6061 Aluminum will become soon....

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    Offline ViperMan

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    Re: BAD Challenger.... C5 suspension, 6.1 SRT8 Hemi, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #96 on: January 22, 2008 - 12:43:53 PM »
    A)  How well will that engine run with the crushed Mopar oil filter?  :)  I'm assuming you're going with an external oil cooler anyways.

    B)  Are those control arm brackets strong enough?  Or is this a preliminary measurement for now?  They only look to be maybe, what, 10-gauge steel?

    C)  What kind of notch cutter do you guys use for the tubing?  I've never seen anything that left that shape of scrap metal - I've only ever seen the tube notchers that'll just leave "metal dust."

    D)  That's a HELL of a tunnel running through that - what are the plans for interior?  (I'm sure we'll see 'em soon enough.)

    E)  This thing going to be ready by Mid February?

    F)  How much is this project COSTING this guy?!

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    Re: BAD Challenger.... C5 suspension, 6.1 SRT8 Hemi, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #97 on: January 22, 2008 - 01:20:56 PM »
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    A)  How well will that engine run with the crushed Mopar oil filter?  Smiley  I'm assuming you're going with an external oil cooler anyways.


    Oil filter is only temporary as is the stock oil pan....

    TTI block off plate


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    B)  Are those control arm brackets strong enough?  Or is this a preliminary measurement for now?  They only look to be maybe, what, 10-gauge steel?


    they are 1/4" and far from finished.....

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    C)  What kind of notch cutter do you guys use for the tubing?  I've never seen anything that left that shape of scrap metal - I've only ever seen the tube notchers that'll just leave "metal dust."


    All copes are done in a Bridgeport mill - quick, accurate, and doesn't stink up the shop

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    D)  That's a HELL of a tunnel running through that - what are the plans for interior?  (I'm sure we'll see 'em soon enough.)


    Tunnel height looks high in the photos, but wasn't bad at all when we mocked up the shifter and seat height.  Interior will follow the industrial mechanical theme of the car- very purpose oriented...

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    E)  This thing going to be ready by Mid February?


    The chassis and suspension will be finished and the car will be in our booth at the Portland & Seattle shows (in bare metal)

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    F)  How much is this project COSTING this guy?!


    The guy building the car is the guy who owns the car - my dad.  So, as far as costs go...  lots of long hours and a diminishing parts budget....   :bigsmile:
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    Offline Brant

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    Re: BAD Challenger.... C5 suspension, 6.1 SRT8 Hemi, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #98 on: January 22, 2008 - 07:03:43 PM »
    you rule! seriously. WOW.
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    Re: BAD Challenger.... C5 suspension, 6.1 SRT8 Hemi, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #99 on: January 22, 2008 - 07:47:16 PM »
    dude your dad rules with the skills... :cooldancing:
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    Offline Bruning Auto Design

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    Re: BAD Challenger.... C5 suspension, 6.1 SRT8 Hemi, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #100 on: January 24, 2008 - 12:24:07 AM »
    Enkreuz H5's should be here next week.

    progress pic-

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    Offline Street_Challenged73

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    Re: BAD Challenger.... C5 suspension, 6.1 SRT8 Hemi, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #101 on: January 24, 2008 - 03:43:21 AM »
    That thing just continues to look cooler with every update!!  The quality is top notch and just unreal!  It's going to look very interesting when it's in paint. :thumbsup:
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    Re: BAD Challenger.... C5 suspension, 6.1 SRT8 Hemi, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #102 on: January 24, 2008 - 03:44:47 AM »
     :woo: They look a lot like the wheels on the new Challenger spy shots of the silver car. :scared:
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    Re: BAD Challenger.... C5 suspension, 6.1 SRT8 Hemi, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #103 on: January 24, 2008 - 08:34:05 AM »
    O.K.  I'll ask... What is the "purpose" of this vehicle?   Other than to  :eek2:    It's incredible. :worshippy
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    Re: BAD Challenger.... C5 suspension, 6.1 SRT8 Hemi, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #104 on: January 24, 2008 - 11:49:48 AM »
    Quote from: IMNCARN82 on January 24, 2008 - 08:34:05 AM
    O.K.  I'll ask... What is the "purpose" of this vehicle?   Other than to  :eek2:    It's incredible. :worshippy

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    haha, only kidding.....  It's difficult to label the car as a "resto-mod" or "Pro-touring" or "g-machine" style since there are so many variations. 

    The shop my dad worked for before we started our own shop builds a lot of show & shine trailer queens... The cars are beautiful, $$$$$$, etc. but they weren't built to be driven.  His Challenger will be driven.  Form & function are very important. 

    Big brakes, light-weight 3-piece wheels, big horsepower, performance based suspension and chassis design, etc....

    You won't see a massive stereo system w/15" subs, $50k interior, chromed undercarriage, hidden instrument cluster, and so on....

    Not sure if I answered your question... but if you were to stop by the shop and talk to my dad about the car, it would make sense.  He is very modest about his work and loves building cars.  The first car my dad drove in highschool was a black 70 challenger. The "purpose" of this vehicle is to have a cool challenger again.

    thanks again for your interest in the build-

    tj
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