Don's 68 Charger body swap part 45

[@NathansGarage]

The planning, detail & execution of your work is amazing. I've done 3 trucks and 1 car and they were well planned but nothing like this. Very inspiring and aspirational.

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks Nathan. I watched many of your projects and if anything you are an inspiration working doggedly in that small garage and side yard. I am hoping you are doing well. I enjoy your content in that you prove you don't need a big set up to accomplish great things. It is talent and determination that count and you have it in spades. Cheers.

[@phoenixblack1220]

Steve you did an amazing job on that beauty! You should be very proud sir!! I would love to see this car in person.

[@SteveMirabelli]

Well it is going to Alabama so who knows where it will show up.

[@vinniecorleone62]

Extremely impressive craftsmanship & a masterful conversion my friend, very very nice indeed! Interior reminds me of my old 2014 Hemi Challenger which I miss now!

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks. It is a 2011 so pretty much the same car.

[@CarswithNash]

Turned out incredible Steve! It really looks like a nicely restored original that somebody just put wheels on and then you open up the doors and it’s like wow!

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks Matt. Absolutely everything was a shoehorn fit on this one not having any restomod details to loosen things up.

[@christopher88719]

Way to go Mr. Mirabelli! It looks wonderful! Congratulations Don!

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thank you Christopher.

[@tom939c1]

I am more impressed each time I watch what you do Steve. I'm saving my nickles.

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks Thomas.

[@thegreatadvicegiver1570]

I’ve follow this whole build through shell through finish. You’re truly a amazing guy.

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks

[@bobbybutler4199]

3 SWEET rides from the master craftsman ! Happy Thanksgiving Steve !! Take care and God bless !!!

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks Bobby.

[@HardRockCrusher]

Now you can step back and enjoy it, like the rest of us...Congrats on another great job.

[@SteveMirabelli]

For a little bit then off to it's forever home.

[@bryanlumley3077]

OMG great job Steve! it looks incredible, looking forward to the test drive!

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks Bryan. Don't have a camera man for that. Sorry.

[@michaelfust9520]

Great build. Don is getting a gem to be proud of.

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks . I hope so.

[@dougnations1270]

Steve, this is the best looking body swap I’ve ever seen. Outstanding!

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks Doug. Better than my Daytona? 😅

[@ilcoolj12]

WOW !!! What an amazing build, you're the man Steve! I can see yor work on a magazine cover/ featured article or even a TV show. Keep up the great work my mopar brother!!!!!!

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks. My Daytona made the cover of the now defunct Mopar Muscle April 2017 issue.

[@ilcoolj12]

@@SteveMirabelli That's awesome!!!! You are the man!

[@ianhakkers2697]

Beautiful car....awsome work!!!!

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks Ian.

[@user-vr2tx4tt6b]

Excellent outcome, Steve. It'd be cool to see a ride-along vid of the test drive.

[@SteveMirabelli]

Probably not going to happen because after I take care of the AC the owner will be picking the car up.

[@user-vr2tx4tt6b]

@@SteveMirabelli Ah, got it. Too bad, would be neat to see.

[@MH-rb7lp]

You are an artist to be sure and I am very impressed. I think I would prefer swapping the drive train and suspension into an old car over doing the body swap but I guess it depends on what outcome you are looking for. Congrats on another fantastic build.

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks. Either route can be expensive.

[@MH-rb7lp]

@@SteveMirabelli You are absolutely correct on that point, I am doing a 71 Charger now with a 5.7 and 5spd and I am already into the car for over $40K (doesn't include the price of the car or paint/body).

[@charlescronley8257]

The end result always speaks for itself, which is ironic since you do a fantastic job of narrating. I always appreciate your directness, not adding unnecessary soundtracks, opening animations or pleas for subscriptions. The video from the interior definitely makes me nostalgic for my 2009 Challenger RT. Anyways, onto the next thing.

[@SteveMirabelli]

Yes indeed. No need for extra drival dravel On to the next thing.

[@stevechristensen6665]

Incredible build Steve!

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks again Steve.

[@deezysincorporated4661]

Your work is impeccable and speaks volumes of what type of person you are. Im just flabbergasted by this build. 👏👏👏

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks for the high compliment. It is appreciated.

[@deezysincorporated4661]

@@SteveMirabelli if you dont mind me asking Steve, how much would you charge for doing something like this?

[@SteveMirabelli]

@deezysincorporated4661 just to give you an idea the projects total cost to the owner including the cars ,parts,materials and my labor was $130,000.00. My current project has exceeded those costs already and we are at least 6 months away from the finish line.

[@fanpe68]

Another great build! Can't wait for the next one. Love the Chargers but would love to see you swap another make at see some point.

[@SteveMirabelli]

I wish I was young enough to where that would be possible but I will be 67 in March and I work alone. My next project will probably take over a year to do so.........

[@jessiehensley2904]

Man it turned out great!

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks Jessie.

[@michaelfaretta3854]

She's a beauty! I love bright colors on these cars.

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks Michael.

[@moldingpro7208]

Absolute stunner! Great job Steve! It has been a pleasure following this build!

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks for hanging in there.

[@davidmccalden3290]

Very well done Steve! MASTERFUL work. I'm looking forward to your next project if there is indeed another to follow.

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks. 2022 Hellcat with a Wing car body swapped to it.

[@edkattera3674]

Nice car like the yellow you did a excellent job

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks again Ed. The Yellow worked out fine.

[@putinkhuylo]

What a gorgeous beast!! 🎉🤩👍

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thank you.

[@TheKruizr]

What a beauty!! 😍

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thank you Ellis.

[@einschwarzesauto]

Just WOW! Your skills and craftsmanship, just incredible! Stunning result in every detail! If I may: Did you actively decide against wheel well moldings? All Chargers had them when new and them lacking always makes a car look sort of unfinished. In any way: I would LOVE to see this in person one day. And I‘m very much looking forward to see it in the sunshine and driving on the roads! Appreciate the time and effort you put in sharing these videos! Thank you!

[@SteveMirabelli]

The wheel openings have been enlarged to make room for the big tires and wheels so there are no moldings that would fit. Thanks.

[@Trik157]

Excellent! I watched every one. You are an amazing craftsman and top notch explainer! I have a 69 Charger so I’m a fan. Can’t wait for the next build. What size is your shop?

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks. It is just 2,500 square feet but it is just me here. Some of it is a wood working shop.

[@aimeagle]

Simply incredible work imo! The car looks amazing!

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thank you .

[@stogie1027]

beautiful work. it looks amazing

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thank you very much!

[@seanpollock7287]

Would love to see a road test video on this!

[@SteveMirabelli]

So would I but I don't have anyone to film it for me so sorry.

[@MikeRay1978]

My god thats beautiful.

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks.

[@szd963]

So...love this one too, but what do you have in store for us next? You must have a line up of customers for these already

[@SteveMirabelli]

Wide body Hellcat Wing car next up.

[@szd963]

@@SteveMirabelli Sweet! When are you starting that one??

[@SteveMirabelli]

@@szd963 Early December I hope,

[@jakeimpastato1444]

Unreal job! Wish I could afford one!

[@SteveMirabelli]

The only way I was able to afford one is I had to build it myself. The labor is what kills it.

[@seldom_understood]

That car came out amazing 👏 I have one question, what did you have to title it as?

[@SteveMirabelli]

It is titled as the modern Challenger.

[@charliekeel3264]

WOW !!!!!! this is SO COOL !!!!!

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks Charlie.

[@ronhale2739]

S W E E T how do you beat that for the next project, you set the bar so high, and every time you move to next project you exceed it.

[@SteveMirabelli]

Easy. Widebody Hellcat Wing car.

[@MarkBoisvert-rc5ic]

This is what I'm looking for! I would love a quote on doing this to my Charger.

[@SteveMirabelli]

I wish I could accommodate you but I am overwhelmed with the small amount of work I already have lined up for the near future. Thanks for the vote of confidence though.

[@MarkBoisvert-rc5ic]

@@SteveMirabelli No problem bud your doing amazing work.

[@richardbrowne3641]

I wish I could build one similar. I am flat broke!

[@SteveMirabelli]

Well if it is any consolation if I could not do the work I could never have afforded my car.

[@ronwalker9000]

love that!

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks

[@kingko55]

Where are you, and how much would you charge to do something like this to my 2009 Challenger SRT8?

[@SteveMirabelli]

I am in North Carolina and at the moment I am not taking any more commitments. Thanks for considering me though. Just so you have an idea the project ended up costing the owner over $120,000.00. A little over half of that was my part. The rest was the cost of donors and materials.

[@TheProchargedmopar]

👍💪

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks Pro.

[@ChargerusPrime]

I have to ask boss, has anyone ever thought to just do a skin swap on one of the challengers? Rather than all that cutting of the internal skeletal structure, why not leave it in tact like the carbon fiber guys do and just graft Auto Metal Direct 68-70 charger sheet metal onto it??? It'd be cheaper and I'd guess quite a good bit less work but still quite a lot at the same time. Thanks for answering if you choose to, God bless!

[@SteveMirabelli]

The carbon fiber guys invested in highly modified parts to be able to apply them to the skinned structure. They are nowhere near the proportions of the AMD sheet metal. Bottom line is the AMD stuff would not fit.

[@ChargerusPrime]

@@SteveMirabelli well that's a bit of a spirit breaker. Heh. I know the AMD stuff wouldn't fit put of the gate but could they be grafted on and made to fit? The proportions aren't that far off in terms of wheelbase length. The pitch of the C pillars which line the rear windshield have the same degree of slant as the 68-70 chargers at least from my untrained eye. I guess I'm just trying to be more hopeful than I probably should be

[@SteveMirabelli]

@ChargerusPrime it is pretty far off. The floor of the Challenger to the roof is 3 inches taller than the old Charger. The windshield is such that you would have to shorten the hood at the back about a foot. The roof is way wider on the Challenger. Then the quarter glass is the wrong shape. On and on. Don't think I have not considered this approach. It all just looks out of shape by the time you make all the modifications.

[@ChargerusPrime]

@@SteveMirabelli well I'm not after it to be perfect. The carbon fiber guys don't make it look precisely like a real 68-70 charger as you have with excellent work I might add. More or less I'm after a look along the lines of what SixTwleve and what Exomod carbon does. But I guess at that point I may as well just forget about it. My goal was to do this sort of thing with less work and less money involved. That's not possible. Unless someone starts to make dies out of carbon fiber panels and casting them in metal.

[@SteveMirabelli]

@ChargerusPrime its about $20,000 worth of sheet metal and accessories so if you like the EXoMod look. Totally doable.

[@brodyhancock2554]

Do you have an idea of what this whole build cost?

[@SteveMirabelli]

The owner says when all was said and done he spent $120,000.00

[@levonne766]

👀🏆👍

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks Levonne.

[@jermason8594]

You want to body swap a 70 roadrunner on to a 1,100 hp redeye challenger

[@SteveMirabelli]

I wish I could. That would be tremendous fun but I am doing all I can handle right now.

[@jermason8594]

@@SteveMirabelli understand... i had to at least try... but you put together a cool car

[@SteveMirabelli]

@@jermason8594 Thanks. I just turned 67 . Don't know how many more I will be able to build since I work alone.

[@dougschramm5506]

Congrats on your bouncing baby banana!

[@SteveMirabelli]

Thanks Doug. Seems like just yesterday I was finishing up the Tangerine.

[@dougschramm5506]

@@SteveMirabelli I cannot wait for the next one! Whatcha got in mind for the hellcat?

[@SteveMirabelli]

@@dougschramm5506 A restomod Wing car. wide body 70 Charger with a Superbird nose and wing.

[@dougschramm5506]

@@SteveMirabelli sweet!

[@szd963]

So...love this one too, but what do you have in store for us next? You must have a line up of customers for these already

[@SteveMirabelli]

It is hard to line up customers when it takes a whole year to build one car but I do have another build . Watch the video I posted yesterday.