Mid Engine Charger...

[wheming]

Oh!
I see now!
You're trying to turn it into a Daytona???




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[vipernbox]

Just trust me.. I may not chop the top.. But with the quarters flared and the rest of it.. The damned top is just about 2 inches to tall.. I may not do it simply because of the extra work.. yet I may do it because I like the work.. Look closely at this first picture.. The proportions are just off..

Also.. Chopping the top would allow me to move the back of the quarter glass forward while keeping things in proportion.. It would also shorten the roof skin making the back window not quite as deep... As it sits right now running the back window right about the back of the quarter glass puts the back window just about even with the front of the valve cover... Now of course I am going to make some way to make the engine accessible from inside the car, but having that window just a bit further forward would make life so much easier..

Oh.. and I could add T-tops while chopping it..




Also.. Something I am thinking about.. Most of this extra bodywork in the hatch area could be attached to the existing hatch.. And then with the omni glass as it is in one of the pictures below I could omit an engine cover.. and do a bunch of those cool lights like the wraith... I just need to make sure I don't outsmart myself on this one..

[shelbymonster]

a smaller back window with less angle in the back would look 10 times better , i love your project !

[vipernbox]

a smaller back window with less angle in the back would look 10 times better , i love your project !

Ya see.. He thinks I should chop top this thing .




(or are you talking about the omni glass that is laying back there? that is just a test.. Thinking the only window is going to be installed on the front piece of cardboard.)

[moparman76_69]

I say go F40 style, use the rampage glass and build a divider for the engine compartment and then put the charger louvers on with no glass in the hatch. If you want storage space build a compartment under the hood. I don't know how great it would be aerodynamically speaking but it would be IMO the easiest option and the better looking.

[Turbo224]

a smaller back window with less angle in the back would look 10 times better , i love your project !

Agreed, but it's going to look awesome no matter what!

[vipernbox]

Just some stuff I won't be needing at the front of the car anymore...

You had to see this coming right...

(trying to decide b/t the charger bulge or the daytona bulge.. Or twin daytona bulges with the vents on the bulge.. )

[WVRampage]

Looking good cant wait to see this thing finished

[SebringLX]

I vote for twin bulges with vents on bulges.

[phoebegoesvroom]

I really like that last photo a lot. I'd look for a different rear glass to use instead of the Omni's. As someone else suggested, perhaps the Rampage glass. Also, I really don't think chopping the roof is necessary, but hey it's your project! I could never dream of attempting something like this myself.

[vipernbox]

I am pretty sure the last picture, or something close to that is how it is going to end up... I pulled a daytona hood out and the bulge is near 18 inches wide, a bit to big for the space as I have around 37 inches give or take a couple depending on how things get blended together..

and with The last picture the Omni glass isn't a factor. The window will be something along the lines of what is outlined on the forward most piece of cardboard in sharpie. flat glass is easy...


The top is coming down... It just needs to.. I have been thinking about it a lot.. Playing with the models.. checking out the car.. I need to make a couple more decisions about how and where to cut to make it come back together nice... and have the right lines..

and trust me.. I have been trying to talk myself out of it.. I just can't.. Somewhere b/t a 2-2 1/2 chop will be perfect..

Maybe I will just move to the hood in the front for a couple days and think about it some more... But even looking at the GLHS sitting outside the window here I keep thinking the mid engine car just might be a practice chop...

[Reaper1]

The plastic model you did makes it kinda look like an early '80's GM J2000 or something. It just doesn't look quite right to me.

[vipernbox]

The plastic model you did makes it kinda look like an early '80's GM J2000 or something. It just doesn't look quite right to me.

I think just because it is missing the sail panels on the C pillar.

[Turbo224]

You sure you will be able to fit in the car once you chop the top?

[vipernbox]

this will make the chop naysayers roll their eyes just a little bit further back....



I am 6' 5" .. I dont even fit with the top at stock hieght in a sunroof charger..

So the seat has to go down anyway...

[Reaper1]

ROTFLMAO! I was actually thinking about the fitment of a human in the car after the modifications, I just never mentioned it. You're going to have to sit on the floor! Or put a bubble in the roof so the car looks like it came out of Harry and the Hendersons! LOL

[vipernbox]

I could always lower the floor..



Or...


Gurney Bubble..











Or..


Daytona t top roof..





and one more thing.. My dad at the autoshow checking out the FIat 500..

[Turbo224]

How about the Viper double bubble roof?

[vipernbox]

Good Greif... It is happening again...

[2.216VTurbo]

Out playing instead of working on the Charger ehMeh, cant say that I blame you, looks like fun Hurry, still a week to finish before SDAC