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    Offline dfrazz

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    What defines a "clone"?
    « on: June 28, 2014 - 07:58:24 PM »
    Looking at this '70 T/A clone got me thinking what does it take to qualify a car as a clone.  Just an engine?  Stripes too?  How about the interior?  Originally a 1970 318 black Challenger (thank you for cloning a 318), it looks like all they did was put in a 340 6 pack, exhaust, and paint it and boom now its a clone?  :clueless:



    More info on the car here:

    http://leadfootmusclecars.com/vehicles/67/1970-Dodge-Challenger

    VIN - JH23G0B189760
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    Offline dodj

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    Re: What defines a "clone"?
    « Reply #1 on: June 28, 2014 - 08:08:51 PM »
    Quote from: dfrazz on June 28, 2014 - 07:58:24 PM
    it looks like all they did was put in a 340 6 pack, exhaust, and paint it and boom now its a clone?  :clueless:
    Yup, just make it look like the more desirable model. I'd be proud to own it.

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    Offline tman

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    Re: What defines a "clone"?
    « Reply #2 on: June 28, 2014 - 08:15:44 PM »
    Agree, you already defined it as a clone.  Price too high though. 
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    Offline ToxicWolf

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    Re: What defines a "clone"?
    « Reply #3 on: June 28, 2014 - 09:46:10 PM »
    I guess that is enough to get the look right.  But there were also suspension differences.  I would have made those changes too.   :dunno:

    I also would have changed out that dash.
    « Last Edit: June 28, 2014 - 09:50:03 PM by ToxicWolf »
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    Re: What defines a "clone"?
    « Reply #4 on: June 29, 2014 - 12:31:24 AM »
    Quote from: ToxicWolf on June 28, 2014 - 09:46:10 PM
    I also would have changed out that dash.

    Why? Thats the dash most T/A's were born with...

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    Re: What defines a "clone"?
    « Reply #5 on: June 29, 2014 - 12:37:51 AM »
     Looks like they moved the antenna and swapped the hood. Wonder if they did the fast ratio steering and everything else.
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    Offline torredcuda

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    Re: What defines a "clone"?
    « Reply #6 on: June 29, 2014 - 06:49:27 AM »
    A true clone would have everything the originals had but a lot of them just have the basic look.
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    Offline Surfmichaels

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    Re: What defines a "clone"?
    « Reply #7 on: June 29, 2014 - 09:08:06 AM »
    Basic look = tribute? I like the term because it leaves a lot of room for the builders personal choices....
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    Offline dfrazz

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    Re: What defines a "clone"?
    « Reply #8 on: June 29, 2014 - 09:16:15 AM »
    Quote from: Surfmichaels on June 29, 2014 - 09:08:06 AM
    Basic look = tribute? I like the term because it leaves a lot of room for the builders personal choices....

    Tribute vs clone - is there a difference or one in the same?  And I guess my question is what is the minimal someone would need to do to consider a car a clone/tribute?  I know some guys go all in with even the tiny details, but it seems some just to a re-paint and/or swap engines and call it a clone.
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    Offline dodj

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    Re: What defines a "clone"?
    « Reply #9 on: June 29, 2014 - 09:38:37 AM »
    To me, a clone is mainly cosmetic/drivetrain. A tribute is made to be as identical as possible.  :2cents:
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    Re: What defines a "clone"?
    « Reply #10 on: June 29, 2014 - 10:15:45 AM »
    Quote from: dodj on June 29, 2014 - 09:38:37 AM
    To me, a clone is mainly cosmetic/drivetrain. A tribute is made to be as identical as possible.  :2cents:

    No...I would say it's the other way around.  I think if you're making a "clone" you're trying to copy something exactly...think about cloning sheep...."tribute" is similar in ways but not exactly the same....think of a "tribute band"
    There's a local tribute band to the Tragically Hip called Practically Hip.....Always thought that was a very clever name :thumbsup:
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    Re: What defines a "clone"?
    « Reply #11 on: June 29, 2014 - 10:40:10 AM »
    Quote from: 1 Wild R/T on June 29, 2014 - 12:31:24 AM
    Why? Thats the dash most T/A's were born with...

    I didn't know that.  Thanks.   :bigsmile:
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    Offline 67vertman

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    Re: What defines a "clone"?
    « Reply #12 on: June 29, 2014 - 02:34:27 PM »
    I agree, a clone is a close replica of the original. 
    A tribute is honoring the original in one’s own way.

    It is a beautiful car, and most would be proud to drive it the way it is.
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    Offline joelson6

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    Re: What defines a "clone"?
    « Reply #13 on: June 29, 2014 - 03:16:25 PM »
    clone
    /klōn/

    an organism or cell, or group of organisms or cells, produced asexually from one ancestor or stock, to which they are genetically identical.


    so was this car made from a cell of a real T/A?    :naughty:

    personally i hate the term "clone". it sounds like a term that some suit came up with,  to try to make it more valuable than what it's actually worth.
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    Offline joelson6

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    Re: What defines a "clone"?
    « Reply #14 on: June 29, 2014 - 03:35:51 PM »
     :22yikes: for that price...............................

    um,


    no rallye gauges
    autozone battery
    no disc brakes........check the description, it says the car has power brakes, um, where's the booster?  :clueless:
    orange box screwed to the inner fender
    wrong heater control valve
    A/C controls on a non A/C car...........come on, how the heck does that work  :eek7:
    wrong switch panel, not even a '70 panel  :eek4:
    something funky with the seat belts
    missing hood release
    something odd about fan shroud

    i dare to think what's under the car............

    no sway bars
    904 trans
    T/A steering box, doubt it


    someone is looking for a sucker to buy this.
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