1968 Dodge Charger body

[Pauli072]

Question to ask guys.
Do you think I could build a complete 68 Dodge Charger from scratch using AMD panels with some kind of a jig. Chargers becoming way too expensive nowadays so I was thinking of buying a rusted out charger and buy it strictly for the numbers only that way I can get one cheap ?

 

[eldubb440]

where would you come up with all the odds and ends?

 

[dadsbee]

Stevens did it.. LOL

 

[davek]

I believe a member has a tread on his build

 

[dodgeboy440]

Question to ask guys.
Do you think I could build a complete 68 Dodge Charger from scratch using AMD panels with some kind of a jig. Chargers becoming way too expensive nowadays so I was thinking of buying a rusted out charger and buy it strictly for the numbers only that way I can get one cheap ?

You’ll have to remove the word

CHEAP…… from your vocabulary first …

Why don’t you just repanel a Crown Vic

Like the General Lee Jumpers do ?!?!?!

 

[SGTPaul]

IMO if you can find a solid 2 or 4 door cornet that would be the way to go. Would get you a good base to start with. Roof structure on the 4 door would be different for sure but not sure how different the 2 door roof structure is. Good luck.

 

[#41]

You are better off saving your pennies and buying a nicer car... that is, unless you prefer torture.

 

[davek]

The charger sail panel/c panel is longer then any b body. I guess if AMD has the inner metal that could work. I would rather save and wait to find one. They are out there.

 

[Charles Cook]

Keep looking, they’re out there.

 

[furious70]

@70Polara440 has done research on charger conversion with AMD stuff

 

[pnora]

Question to ask guys.
Do you think I could build a complete 68 Dodge Charger from scratch using AMD panels with some kind of a jig. Chargers becoming way too expensive nowadays so I was thinking of buying a rusted out charger and buy it strictly for the numbers only that way I can get one cheap ?

If you think from scratch is going to be less expensive you had better guess again.

 

[chargervert]

US Car Tool had a complete Charger body built with AMD parts on display at Carlisle this past July. It is a joint venture between US Car Tool and AMD. The price for the complete assembled second generation Charger was $34,995.

 

[kiwigtx]

Built totally from scratch without a donor part - it will need an entirely new VIN and registration process......like a new build.

Start with a donor and do the replacements will be easier.

 

[chargervert]

It is the same deal as the Camaro and Mustang bodies available aftermarket where a donor tag is used.

 

[mopar mafia]

You can’t build one without a donor car. There’s a few pieces they don’t make. I know because I went through this 2 years ago

 

[Demonic]

Spend some free time reading through this. Don has incredible determination and skill, especially considering what many would consider an uphill battle with the body he started with.

Thread 'Don's 1969 Charger Restoration'

Apr 1, 2013

Let me first say, I have watched this forum for a couple of years before deciding to tackle a job like this.
Without the help and advice of those in this forum, I NEVER would have the desire to undertake such a huge project like this!
After reading and seeing all of the different resto threads, I have decided to start my own project thread!

This is what I started with


I saw and read where different members (Donny, Detmatt1, SGTPaul,) built their own chassis jig or body jig.
I liked the idea of everything being tied down and being able to reference back to factory...

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[Bighouse]

It is the same deal as the Camaro and Mustang bodies available aftermarket where a donor tag is used.

A donor “car”. Just so happens the car fits in an envelope.

 

[chargervert]

You can’t build one without a donor car. There’s a few pieces they don’t make. I know because I went through this 2 years ago

Apparently AMD is making all the pieces necessary to build the whole car now. They had a complete AMD Charger on display at Carlisle.

 

[440 PHIXX]

IMO if you can find a solid 2 or 4 door cornet that would be the way to go. Would get you a good base to start with. Roof structure on the 4 door would be different for sure but not sure how different the 2 door roof structure is. Good luck.

The roof is 3” higher on the 4 door. I used to think the windshield interchanged with the 2 door. It’s taller as is the vent wing.