I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ***... and I'm all out of bubblegum.

[NCC1968]

HI....I'm James and I'm a MOPAR addict.....

..don't try to "cure" me :hatwave:




My very first car was a decent driver 72 Charger I got for $500 in HS....1986.
I've had all kinds of cars and trucks...about 50 since then, but MOPAR is where my heart stayed.

My dream car is the 70 Challenger R/T HEMI - Plum Crazy..........but didn't win a lottery yet.

Next up would be a nice B body.....60's flavor.....that one I found.
I found a '63 model 440 with poly 318 & 727 pushbutton....42K miles.
I love the look of the car, but.....mods required.

I figured that the regular mods had been done plenty and I wanted something that would be different and a challenge. Forget simply dropping in a big block....or Wedge...or HEMI. Let's go nuts.

I located a crashed 2008 Viper and began the (harder than expected) job of making the cars one..........

I'm about 1/3 of the way done as far as labor goes....and about $32K spent.

Some of you may have seen it on another site, but I will start a thread and dig up the pics.

I hope you enjoy my project and give some feedback.

 

[Cranky]

Welcome to the site.....and stay away from the salt!

 

[MarPar]

Viper motor in a 63 440?? that's awesome! and definitely different!!

Welcome from Chicago!! cant wait to see pics!

 

[MoparMitch]

Welcome to the Madness !!

 

[NCC1968]

Viper motor in a 63 440?? that's awesome! and definitely different!!

Welcome from Chicago!! cant wait to see pics!

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Sorry.....not just a motor........I'm insane.

Motor, trans, computers, fuel system, dash, floorpan and seats...........still trying to mount the kitchen sink..........

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I will be out working on it this weekend.....I am about to mock up the modded firewall to fab. I'll start a thread in the restomod section and show y'all what I've done......you'll get a good laugh :laughing:

 

[Homstead]

Welcome to the site! Sounds like a hell of a project!

 

[MarPar]

Sorry.....not just a motor........I'm insane.

Motor, trans, computers, fuel system, dash, floorpan and seats...........still trying to mount the kitchen sink..........

- - - Updated - - -

I will be out working on it this weekend.....I am about to mock up the modded firewall to fab. I'll start a thread in the restomod section and show y'all what I've done......you'll get a good laugh :laughing:

holy carp!! floor pans too?!?!? you are madman!!! lol

 

[NCC1968]

Here is one of the early pics...............just a taste...........

 

[NCC1968]

On my way out to finalize the motor/trans mounting position.................

.............one more taste til later:

 

[mr. b]

welcome to FBBO looks awesome keeps us posted

 

[440+6]

That's just crazy, I must say that I like it allot. Welcome to the site and I'm looking forward to your build.

 

[Car Nut]

aboard!

Cool story!

 

[NCC1968]

Break time.........burning up my skin with sparks from the cutting wheel ....which is another reason to wear earplugs when cuttin'

Forgot I had to make a lil room for the headers.........AR stainless..... V10 Challenger Drag Pak headers....


...these headers:

 

[GetX'd]

You are indeed a madman! Perfect for the site. Welcome to FBBO. I'm just down the freeway a bit from you. Good luck on your Frankenstein.

 

[NCC1968]

You are indeed a madman! Perfect for the site. Welcome to FBBO. I'm just down the freeway a bit from you. Good luck on your Frankenstein.

Many have called it Frankenstein, but...........it is a...........

VIPER BEE

Even working on my logo:

 

[Budnicks]

Welcome to FBBO from dry NorCal

 

[bkleenfltx]

well since your outta bubble gum..... just drop in anytime.....


http://www.okurijudo.org/lone-star-classic.html

just remember if I've over estimated my talent ...I'll let the other guys take a break and introduce you to Ms.Li or if you want a real challenge my daughter She's a Mouse! 6ft and 140 and ooops she also carries...oh wait a badge TOO. Dang better stop at the convenience store and pick up some gum on the way!

LOL J/K...welcome and i like your idea of some improvements. Keep us posted.

 

[NCC1968]

I studied Kyokushin in the Philippines (USMC), but now prefer Gun Fu ...by Smith & Wesson :-D

 

[Darius]

OOOOOOHHHHHHH YEAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!! i LIKE the way you think! I will be looking for your build thread in the projects section. Welcome on!

 

[747mopar]

Sounds like a killer car in the making!!!!!!!!