Modern Bullitt Charger build

[keepat]

I have been following this build from the the start, and I just wanted to say it has to be THE best build out there.

The attention to detail, modernizing the car without taking away from the original features...
Improving where it needs to be improved, and keeping what is essential to the original.

It really takes a good eye, and rarely do people have the good eye and the skills to actually do it themselves.

And the fact you are doing this at your house, in your garage, makes it even more awesome..!
I would hope you get a homebuilders "Ridler" award if there is such a thing..:-)


My hat is off to you, this build is absolutely spectacular.

I hope I will get to see it in person some day..

Thank you for the kind words and your first post!
Really appreciate you following along!
Pat

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True mark of patience.

Thank you sir!

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Wow looking good Pat! Although I'm not surprised at all. Nice job.

Thanks Wayne!

[Motown 454]

Wow looking good Pat! Although I'm not surprised at all. Nice job.

[syborg tt]

I am blown away by this build and I love that you put the vinyl top on the car.

[speedfreakcobra]

Gorgeous build. And your craftsmanship is top notch. I wish I was as meticulous as you. Great job Pat! Cant wait to see the finished product.

[keepat]

Had a setback on the vinyl top. There was a wrinkle on the driver side seam that I initially thought was from me over or under stretching the top when I glue that side down? But after investigating it a little closer it turned out the top was stitched crooked. I bought this top along with all of the interior components over 4 years ago from Legendary Auto Interior. I sent them pictures and a description of the problem and they quickly came back and said they would send me a new vinyl top. That’s first class customer service in my book! I was taught a long time ago by the guy I work for, don’t judge one by their mistakes but rather by their solutions!
Fortunately the top removed relatively easily and I was able to remove the contact cement by rubbing it with mineral spirits. I get to start over sometime next week when I receive the new top.
Thanks
Pat








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Gorgeous build. And your craftsmanship is top notch. I wish I was as meticulous as you. Great job Pat! Cant wait to see the finished product.

Thank you!!

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I am blown away by this build and I love that you put the vinyl top on the car.

When I was younger I was never a vinyl top guy but as I have aged I have come to appreciate them.
Thanks

[wfo guy]

I don't like redo's but I sure seem to do a lot of them. That's nice that the material came off without pulling the paint.

[langleylad]

That's great customer service ! . I had a problem with Monster Transmission a year and a half ago , they could learn a thing or two from these guys. It's nice to know that there are companies that still care. Awesome build.

[keepat]

New vinyl top with straight seams is gluing on nicely. Just need to glue down both A pillars and trimmer up.
Thanks
Pat

[Motown 454]

Nice job Pat! that’s a lot of acreage up there to keep straight. It looks great.

[keepat]

Nice job Pat! that’s a lot of acreage up there to keep straight. It looks great.

Thanks Wayne!

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Nice install. Again.

Thanks!

[jlcustomz]

Nice install. Again.

[CampbellshotrodsAZ]

Looking awesome! I'm relatively young in the group (33), and I once couldn't stand vinyl tops. But in the last 5+ years it's odd, I've come to really like them, and really am looking forward to doing my 66 GTO in Marina Teal with a black vinyl top. Maybe it's a nostalgia thing, and because you don't see it much anymore, as thinking in modern car terms, a vinyl top seems so out there. Of course not all cars can pull them off. I particularly like vinyl tops on cars with flying buttresses like the Charger and A-Body, as well as 67-69 Camaros, and El Caminos.

[keepat]

Looking awesome! I'm relatively young in the group (33), and I once couldn't stand vinyl tops. But in the last 5+ years it's odd, I've come to really like them, and really am looking forward to doing my 66 GTO in Marina Teal with a black vinyl top. Maybe it's a nostalgia thing, and because you don't see it much anymore, as thinking in modern car terms, a vinyl top seems so out there. Of course not all cars can pull them off. I particularly like vinyl tops on cars with flying buttresses like the Charger and A-Body, as well as 67-69 Camaros, and El Caminos.

For many years I felt the same way about vinyl tops but it took me an additional 20 years ( I’m 54) to start to like them ;-)

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What did I miss ;-)

[syborg tt]

Need an update please

[manicmechanic]

Need an update please

From 3 days ago?

[Bob in St. Louis]

From 3 days ago?

[keepat]

Not a pro touring car but still very cool with a lot of original hot rod history!



https://www.ebay.com/itm/1934-Chevro...AAAOSwFKldbV1c

[wfo guy]

I read the article.

[keepat]

Prepping for the headliner install this weekend
Pat










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[Bob in St. Louis]

Wow!