Modern Bullitt Charger build

[FLYNAVY53]

You know, before this build thread, I had never seen a "perfect" car....and I'm not even a MOPAR guy. Absolutely flawless execution sir!

[Motown 454]

Saweeeet!

[keepat]

You know, before this build thread, I had never seen a "perfect" car....and I'm not even a MOPAR guy. Absolutely flawless execution sir!

Thank you, it’s far from perfect but it’s as close as I can get.

[wfo guy]

Very good but I was hoping for the road video that had some guy smiling from ear to ear. I know you are exercising your patience again. It's easier to fix a small problem than a large one. We all will keep waiting. Obviously it's easier for us than you.

[keepat]

Very good but I was hoping for the road video that had some guy smiling from ear to ear. I know you are exercising your patience again. It's easier to fix a small problem than a large one. We all will keep waiting. Obviously it's easier for us than you.

Be sure I still have a huge smile on my face and weight off my shoulders;-)
Thank you!
Pat

[keepat]

Aligned the low and highbeam lights and installed the plastic bezels.









Also picked up some new garage art




Finally got around to blacking out the hood turn signal lenses. I used black vinyl that matches the paint great.






And I got the driver side front fender splashguard and stainless tubing covers installed





Thanks
Pat

[wfo guy]

Nice!

[Motown 454]

Even that has gaps like I'd like on my sheet metal ! You did nice job building them.

[keepat]

Even that has gaps like I'd like on my sheet metal ! You did nice job building them.

They turned out very nice but the rubber edge help the fit;-)
Thank you!
Pat

[Peanut1959]

What a super cool piece!

[keepat]

Almost ready for Carlisle. Last polish and ready for ceramic coating. A few details left but I did make my own 6 speed Inland shifter knob out of a 4 speed knob. I was unable to find a engraver that could engrave on a curve So I used number stamps and hand carving the new shape. Looks good from arms lengths;-)
Thanks
Pat

[andrewb70]

If this doesn't get best of show, I'll be very surprised.

[Vimes]

Before doing a ceramic polish, I'd suggest getting a piece of scrap painted black for a test to make sure it's what you want. My mother had a professional do a ceramic treatment on her freshly painted black truck, and it always looks to me like it has a light haze on it.

[wfo guy]

Almost the end of the road for us and the beginning of the "road" experience for you and the car. I have followed almost since the very beginning. 2 things have impressed me. Not to diminish your skills but many can build very impressive cars. You had a plan in the beginning and have not strayed that I can see. What I'm most impressed with is your patience. I don't possess what you have. I know there were moments of frustration or at least close to it. You haven't walked away and came back, just steady working away. I have seen no sign of concern with time in your project. However much it took to do things carefully and to the best of your skills and resources is what I always saw. Kudos to you! I will miss checking on your build thread. I hope we get to meet someday. I'd like to shake your hand and say "job well done". Thank you for taking the time to share with us. Best wishes at the shows.

[keepat]

If this doesn't get best of show, I'll be very surprised.

Andrew, I don’t have it entered into any contest it’s just they’re on display. I actually prefer it that way. Thank You!!
Pat

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Before doing a ceramic polish, I'd suggest getting a piece of scrap painted black for a test to make sure it's what you want. My mother had a professional do a ceramic treatment on her freshly painted black truck, and it always looks to me like it has a light haze on it.

i’ve already used it on a few boats and one of my other cars;-)
Thanks

[keepat]

Almost the end of the road for us and the beginning of the "road" experience for you and the car. I have followed almost since the very beginning. 2 things have impressed me. Not to diminish your skills but many can build very impressive cars. You had a plan in the beginning and have not strayed that I can see. What I'm most impressed with is your patience. I don't possess what you have. I know there were moments of frustration or at least close to it. You haven't walked away and came back, just steady working away. I have seen no sign of concern with time in your project. However much it took to do things carefully and to the best of your skills and resources is what I always saw. Kudos to you! I will miss checking on your build thread. I hope we get to meet someday. I'd like to shake your hand and say "job well done". Thank you for taking the time to share with us. Best wishes at the shows.

thank you sir you have always been gracious with your comments! it is funny how for the most part I have stuck with the plan from day one seven years ago, I must’ve liked the plan;-)
Thanks again!
Pat

[Vimes]

i’ve already used it on a few boats and one of my other cars;-)
Thanks

But were the boats and the other car black? Your car, your decision, but I'd be testing anything before putting it on that car. Black shows stuff other colors don't.

[keepat]

But were the boats and the other car black? Your car, your decision, but I'd be testing anything before putting it on that car. Black shows stuff other colors don't.

almost black

[wawazat8402]

I too have ceramic coated my Raven Black CTS-V and didnt have any haze. If anything, it looked like an even deeper black after the detailing and coating. Maybe the coating they used flashed too fast or something else? You are absolutely right about black cars having an uncanny ability to magnify even the slightest imperfection.

[Vimes]

I too have ceramic coated my Raven Black CTS-V and didnt have any haze. If anything, it looked like an even deeper black after the detailing and coating. Maybe the coating they used flashed too fast or something else? You are absolutely right about black cars having an uncanny ability to magnify even the slightest imperfection.

Could be. I had no input in the shop she used, it was just done one day.