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600superK
09-28-2009, 08:59 PM
I've found the perfect TD for my "Mexican Magnum" conversion :eyebrows:. This is an 86 600ES with 56K original "little old lady" driven miles on it. Came from down south so it has lots of clear coat fade and zero rust. The main differences from the Magnum are the lack of Recaro seats, excessive chrome, and the Landau vinyl top. I have begun blacking out the chrome pieces, but the top will have to wait until a later date. Future plans include a Turbo II conversion, lowering, and paint. More to come. Enjoy!

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/mainresized.jpg
driver's side pinstripe removed
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/originalFrontblackout.jpg
blacked out headlight bezels, Magnum matched grille, black hood vents
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/originalRight.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/originalRight1.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/originalRearblackout.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/originalengine1.jpg
FILTHY engine bay!
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/originalengine3.jpg
all stock except for 180F thermostat!
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/originalinterior3.jpg
untouched rear seat
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/originalinterior2.jpg
untouched front seat

TopDollar69
09-28-2009, 10:05 PM
Sweet ride, that's one of the cars I still need to own someday. I don't think they ever made a 600 ES coupe though, only verts.

Vigo
09-29-2009, 12:06 AM
thats an exceptional looking example. I cant remember the last time i saw one like that.

You have the beginnings of a very cool k-car. Check out my k-car build thread sometime!

:)

BadAssPerformance
09-29-2009, 12:18 AM
Nice find!

Bardo
09-29-2009, 01:51 AM
looks like mine but in a 2door. looks great. btw welcome

600superK
09-29-2009, 11:52 AM
thats an exceptional looking example. I cant remember the last time i saw one like that.

You have the beginnings of a very cool k-car. Check out my k-car build thread sometime!

Thanks, I appreciate it. I have been watching your GRM $2009 build religously for the last few months. Serious ingenuity there! :hail: Good luck on the 8th!

600superK
09-29-2009, 11:56 AM
Sweet ride, that's one of the cars I still need to own someday. I don't think they ever made a 600 ES coupe though, only verts.

Thanks! Your right, it's not an ES. My mistake.
Does anyone know if the quarter window outside molding is the same on a 2 dr Aries as my 600 (for when I remove my vinyl top)?

blk86trbo
09-29-2009, 12:19 PM
Oh yeah, that is so cool! Keep coming with them pictures, very neat car!

j4278h
09-29-2009, 01:41 PM
Have fun when you remove the vinyl top as there is a fiberglass cap on the back of the car. Its not just a 2dr coupe with some vinyl crap on it.

Unless the last two 600's I torn down were different.

Bardo
09-29-2009, 02:16 PM
Have fun when you remove the vinyl top as there is a fiberglass cap on the back of the car. Its not just a 2dr coupe with some vinyl crap on it.

Unless the last two 600's I torn down were different.

what do you mean a fiberglass top? as in there is no the roof stops there and the rest is fiberglass or thw fiberglass is in the vinyl?

TopDollar69
09-29-2009, 03:51 PM
He means they are like a RWD 5th Ave, or FWD New Yorker. If you look at a picture of a 2 door Aries and compare it to a 2 door 600 you can see the back part of the roof is longer. That part of the roof is actually a fiberglass extender piece to make it longer. It's all disguised under the padded landau top.

j4278h
09-29-2009, 04:35 PM
Thank you top dollar, thats exactly what I'm talking about.

ScottD
09-30-2009, 10:50 AM
Cool car. I had an 87 Lebaron sedan turbo that I had a lot of fun with a few years ago.

600superK
10-16-2009, 06:31 PM
So I finally got my wheels on the car! These are factory Scion TC wheels. I wanted something a little different, that's why I went with these. They have our 5x100 bolt pattern, but the center bore is a little smaller. So I had a local machine shop bore them out to fit. Wheels are 17x7, offset is +45, and tires are 215/40 front and 215/45 rear. For those of you trying to venture away from factory Chrysler wheels, the width and offset are perfect,and mounted up without any spacers. No rub!
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/scleft.jpg
Amazing, 15 years difference and the paint on the Ram matches the 600! http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/scright.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/scsideprofile.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/scwheel1.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/scwheel2.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/scfront.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/scstance1.jpg

600superK
10-16-2009, 06:47 PM
By the way, congrats to R/Tony for landing the "Car of the Month" with his Magnum. Anyone know where I could find the black valance or chin spoiler found on these Magnums?
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/redmagnumarrow.jpg
(Thanks for the pic, R/Tony, I love this car!)

TopDollar69
10-16-2009, 07:03 PM
I think they are specific to the mexican Magnum. You could try the 2wd S10 front bumper valance.

blk86trbo
10-17-2009, 12:04 AM
I would bet most of the uneducated would think that car is RWD...nice stance, the wheels look awesome!

Dodge Aries K
10-17-2009, 06:40 PM
Man, I've wanted to do this for years. Props for finding a nice turbo K coupe.

Vigo
10-20-2009, 10:29 PM
Ive wanted to see those tC wheels on a k-car for years but yours is the first ive actually seen!

Looks good.. now it just needs to be lowered :)

600superK
10-21-2009, 12:06 PM
Working on painting the side molding and bumper trim black. Updated pics will be up soon!

Vigo
10-21-2009, 03:08 PM
sounds familiar...

http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/showpost.php?p=567356&postcount=220

Captain Chaos
10-21-2009, 03:38 PM
Love the Scion wheels on the car. (goes to find some for the wagon.)http://www.racemagnum.com/images/RandomPics/later.gif

600superK
10-21-2009, 06:55 PM
sounds familiar...

Yea Vigo, I actually got the idea of pulling the crappy chrome strips off of the molding from your K-build. I was just going to sand it down and spray it black with the rest, but I saw that it comes off real easy!:D

turbokid
10-21-2009, 11:08 PM
Wow sharp looking car
Q

600superK
10-28-2009, 12:03 PM
A few in progress pics. Don't knock the sweet plastic bags!!:thumb:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/trimpaint2.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/trimpaint3.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/trimpaint4.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/trimpaint5.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/trimpaint.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/trimpaint1.jpg

It's kind of slow going because there is not enough room in my garage to do both sides at the same time :rolleyes:. So I have to finish the driver's side, then back the car out and turn it around to finish the rest. Can't wait 'till we get a new place!

Big_P
10-28-2009, 01:11 PM
...did you do any prep work? looks like you painted, that's it.

600superK
10-29-2009, 09:20 AM
Yea, sorry about the lack of detail. I pulled the cracking chrome strips out of the upper groove on the trim, then I sanded the old faded paint with 800 grit sandpaper. Then I wiped down the surface with brake cleaner to remove any residual dust and loose paint. I like brake cleaner because it evaporates fast and doesn't leave any residue. You have to be careful though, because it will melt/dissolve certain types of plastic. It definitely will remove paint, so sprayed it on a rag first and then wiped the trim down.

600superK
10-29-2009, 09:22 AM
The area in the pics where I stopped painting is as far as my prep work went. I have to back the car out of the garage and turn it around before I can finish the other side.

Captain Chaos
10-29-2009, 09:58 AM
Love the Scion wheels on the car. (goes to find some for the wagon.)http://www.racemagnum.com/images/RandomPics/later.gif

Didn't have to look far. There's one across the street. lol

Captain Chaos
10-29-2009, 10:04 AM
Do you guys leave the chrome strip out of the groove? Seems like a big open are to leave empty.

Vigo
10-29-2009, 10:37 AM
It doesnt stick out when its all flat black :p

Captain Chaos
10-29-2009, 10:40 AM
It doesnt stick out when its all flat black :p

lol:thumb:

600superK
10-29-2009, 02:26 PM
It doesnt stick out when its all flat black
Thanks, Vigo, I was going to say the same thing! Blends in nicely once it is the same color.


Didn't have to look far. There's one across the street. lol
Make sure you post a pic of that Scion on jack stands when you're done! Hah!

Captain Chaos
10-29-2009, 02:36 PM
Thanks, Vigo, I was going to say the same thing! Blends in nicely once it is the same color.


Make sure you post a pic of that Scion on jack stands when you're done! Hah!

He's a good hard working kid, his dads a cop, I'll have him take my picture in the back of his police car for you too, lol.:p

cordes
10-29-2009, 07:42 PM
Very cool. I can't wait for more updates on this one.

600superK
12-01-2009, 04:03 AM
Sorry I haven't posted in a while, but winter will be insuing soon here in OHIO, and I had to tuck the 600 away in the garage to make room for snowmobile work! I will update throughout the winter with any updates. I currently am stock piling parts for a tune up to prepare for the future build. Stay tuned!

blk86trbo
12-02-2009, 12:19 AM
Your car looks so nice I've been cruising the "for sale" ads...here's a couple for cheap!

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/ctd/1490653807.html

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/1490626338.html

Reaper1
12-02-2009, 01:23 AM
Me likes this project! :D

JohnnyIroc
12-02-2009, 01:31 AM
this is one sweet project !

Captain Chaos
12-02-2009, 09:08 AM
Your car looks so nice I've been cruising the "for sale" ads...here's a couple for cheap!

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/ctd/1490653807.html

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/1490626338.html

:lol::thumb: That white looks nice. May have blue interior, you could then paint it blue.

Captain Chaos
12-02-2009, 09:09 AM
On a side note will those seats and console fit in the Aries?

R/Tony
12-02-2009, 11:25 AM
By the way, congrats to R/Tony for landing the "Car of the Month" with his Magnum. Anyone know where I could find the black valance or chin spoiler found on these Magnums?
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/redmagnumarrow.jpg
(Thanks for the pic, R/Tony, I love this car!)

:thumb:

here are more, just dont waste your pants :D

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/1048/dscf0012j.jpg
http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/9541/dscf0009x.jpg
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/8895/dscf0011b.jpg
http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/3673/dsc01912yc.jpg

By the way, if you want to I can try to find some of the original magnum pieces here.
Actually I think I have a couple of recaro seats, but they are in gray.
and later on I will sell mines (recaro seats in red) :nod:

The problem is in fact the spoiler you mention, they are very hard to find because that is the first thing that is broken when you go through a bumper, so it will be hard even here in mexico.
The good news is that I will be creating hoods, trunks, and some other replicas in fiber glass (racing porpouses :) ) so maybe we can create also that spoiler.

rx2mazda
12-02-2009, 12:11 PM
Nice project! I still haven't given up on making one of these, just waiting for the right time.

TopDollar69
12-02-2009, 04:47 PM
All the E class parts are a direct bolt in with the K cars. If your wagon has a bench seat you will also need the brackets from the floor pan. They are welded in, but can be removed with an angle grinder. The full length console with the arm rest has two welded in brackets, and the short one with no arm rest only has one. The bucket seats bolt right in, but you need the little fender clip thingies for the inside bolts so they have threads to screw into.

Captain Chaos
12-02-2009, 04:48 PM
All the E class parts are a direct bolt in with the K cars. If your wagon has a bench seat you will also need the brackets from the floor pan. They are welded in, but can be removed with an angle grinder. The full length console with the arm rest has two welded in brackets, and the short one with no arm rest only has one. The bucket seats bolt right in, but you need the little fender clip thingies for the inside bolts so they have threads to screw into.

Gotcha THANKS!:thumb:

TopDollar69
12-02-2009, 04:49 PM
Tony, do you have any extra seat bases from a set of the recaro bucket seats? Even a picture of the bottom of the extra set of seats you have would be very helpful to me.

Thanks,

Ben Huebner

rx2mazda
12-02-2009, 06:01 PM
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/8895/dscf0011b.jpg


are you on your cell phone?!:evil:

R/Tony
12-02-2009, 06:57 PM
Tony, do you have any extra seat bases from a set of the recaro bucket seats? Even a picture of the bottom of the extra set of seats you have would be very helpful to me.

Thanks,

Ben Huebner

mmm no, Well...my magnum does have those seats so maybe I can take some pics of the bases, but belive it or not it looks like a cheap adaptation to the car :( the seats has their own rails, and those rails are being held with a couple of metal angles and screws, so it doesnt look like a factory seats (eventhough they are factory seats lol), but anyway I will take pics later and you will have a better idea.


are you on your cell phone?!:evil:

lol !... no, its a friend :D

Big_P
12-04-2009, 01:21 AM
I need new pants after seeing the track pix.

600superK
12-06-2009, 01:44 PM
By the way, if you want to I can try to find some of the original magnum pieces here.
Actually I think I have a couple of recaro seats, but they are in gray.
and later on I will sell mines (recaro seats in red)

That would be great! :thumb: Aside from the front air dam, I really am looking for the rear quarter window black trim for when I remove my landau top and the side door molding. My side moulding is real skinny where yours matches the rest of the bumpers. The gray recaros might work out for me because my wife's grandpa does upholstering. He could probably match the material and seams pretty close. Do you know if our seat base mounts are the same? I have two buckets in my car already. Also, any idea on a price with shipping to Oak Harbor, OH 43449?

Just curious, but why/when are you selling your red Recaros?

600superK
12-06-2009, 01:47 PM
Oh yea, keep me posted with the fberglass parts in the future too!

600superK
12-08-2010, 10:49 AM
Sooooo, here we are almost a year to the day since the last post in my build thread :(.
1) I did not sell the 600
2) I did not crash the 600 into a tree
3) I did put approximately 75 miles on the 600 this entire summer

Sad , I know. It's been a very busy year (see my signature)! I have done some work on the car, though, including completing the tune-up with new plugs, Magnecor wires, and Mopar cap and rotor from FWDPerformance. I also completed blacking out all the chrome and trim around the car. I purchased a 1-piece intake with fuel rail and throttle body for the turbo II conversion down the road. Slow and NOT so steady, is my motto! Anyway, the car is hibernating under a cover in the garage now, and I will continue to collect parts for the future build.
By the way, I am looking for some Shelby specific items, namely a SHELBY vc and a Shelby steering wheel. Feel free to contact me if you have any of these for sale. :D

Subliminal
12-08-2010, 11:35 AM
Riiigght....and we're looking for stuff too, namely some updated pics. ;)

1966 dart wagon
03-13-2011, 07:15 PM
I like that you blacked out the chrome and the wheels, very nice!

600superK
05-17-2011, 03:57 PM
I like that you blacked out the chrome and the wheels, very nice!

Thanks!;)

600superK
05-17-2011, 04:38 PM
Some updates!
Over the last year I have finished blacking out the trim and lowering the front end to level the car out. I'm not sure if I'm going to lower it anymore, or not. I think I will drive for a while and see how it handles. It certainly looks alot better!

Here are some before shots and measurements:
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/FRbefore2-1.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/FRbefore1-1.jpg

and after:
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/FRafter2.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/FRafter1.jpg

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http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/FRafter3.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/RRbefore3.jpg

I didn't touch the rear and it seams to sit pretty well. I cut 1.5 coils off of the front springs and that netted me a 1.5" drop.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/FRcutsprings.jpg

And a pic of the window trim:
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/gottaluvboyz/windowtrim.jpg

Vigo
05-17-2011, 11:31 PM
Need to update your sig pic.

Are you planning to black out the door handles and landau roof chrome?

Looking good!

600superK
05-18-2011, 05:24 PM
You know, it's been raining here for what seems like a month! I have not had a chance to go somewhere and take a full car shot, but I will soon. I don't think I'm going to waste my time on the landeau trim because I plan on removing it eventually. If I'm bored sometime I may paint it. As for the door handles I'm worried with it being a high traffic area that it will just flake off. Are they easy to remove where I could have them powdercoated?

A few weeks ago I saw a post of a 2dr LeBaron or something that had the top removed but not finished. Anyone remember what/who that was?

Vigo
05-18-2011, 06:28 PM
I remember his real name but not his username. Lol. There's a mess under that landau. It'll take work (most likely paid for work) to ever get it to look right.

Dodge Aries K
05-18-2011, 06:54 PM
Aha, I am the one you are seeking with the LeBaron without the vinyl roof. I got it like that... my advice... DON'T. It ruins the car.

---------- Post added at 05:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:49 PM ----------

http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/showthread.php?57003-A-1985-LeBaron-s-return-from-the-depths-of-hell&highlight=

Here's a link to it... and while you're at it... someone buy it! :-p

600superK
05-18-2011, 08:35 PM
Yea, you guys said it would be a mess under there when I asked about it last year. I just wanted the thread (thanks Dodge Aries K) so I could have a reference point. I am only going to attempt the removal if I can come up with original Mexican Magnum trim pieces. Hopefully when I'm ready I can get ahold of R/Tony to ship some of those items up here.

R/Tony
12-19-2012, 11:27 AM
Yea, you guys said it would be a mess under there when I asked about it last year. I just wanted the thread (thanks Dodge Aries K) so I could have a reference point. I am only going to attempt the removal if I can come up with original Mexican Magnum trim pieces. Hopefully when I'm ready I can get ahold of R/Tony to ship some of those items up here.
Sure!!... I will be glad to help in the first Magnum replica over there :)