He ripped the top off his Demon 170?

Check out this epic video where I visit Droptop Customs and show you how they take a normal Dodge Challenger and turn it into full factory warrantied custom convertible. Watch as the staff of Droptop Customs cuts the top off of a brand-new Demon 170 to make the world's fastest production convertible. I give you a full factory tour with the owner and take you through the entire process. Would you rock a convertible Challenger?
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[@COBHC8890]

People are paying $30-50k over for sticker packages. This man can do whatever he wants to his Demon lol. Keep up the content man!!

[@chadkrzyzek9003]

My wife and I ordered a 2022 challenger August 2022. Just got our car at the end of October 2023. Very happy with the quality and ride. We visited High springs, FL also. These people share how to host visitors. Great Job! Got to visit our car and watch the top being cut off. Incredible experience. Glad to see the video

[@TheSpeedDemon64]

A convertible Demon 170?!?! That’s insane!!! I love that!

[@allenriley1101]

That demon 170 is a crime scene. RIP

[@mareo187]

😅😂😂

[@cityglass8308]

100%

[@SovereignKnight74]

I was a little shocked to see this too, however, this is a very special car, even moreso with the convertible modification. The owner is making it his own. What better person to do it than the one who owns the business? He believes in his work, so much so, to do it on his very own Demon 170. For that, I give him props!

[@markurbancowboy]

​​@@SovereignKnight74 Yeah, I was thinking the same thing at first but he definitely believes in his work and after seeing what goes into it I can see why. There was a reason his company got the contract from Dodge to do this, top notch work indeed. 👍

[@davea4037]

Im not a fan of chopped tops but to each his own. If thats what ya like rock on!

[@jasonkowalski662]

Cool owner and company….interesting process. Crazy amount of cars on the property 😮 As far as the 170 goes…it’s his car and he can do whatever he likes…not a drop top guy by any means but apparently there are a lot of people that want one. Good for him !!

[@heavenhelpus479]

I was surprised how many women like the 'verts. Messy hair, no prob.

[@YusufGinnah]

RacerX always putting out quality content, never disappoints! Thanks buddy 😎👍🏼

[@imrjeffrey]

I worked at a shop in the 80s where we cut off the top of a 4-door Rolls Royce and made it into a convertible. It was an 80s Rolls Royce and it came out really nice. I did the paint work and it was black on black.

[@johnandersonjjr]

Cool, I was hoping somebody would cover this process.I’m not a big convertible guy either but I have to admit the challenger looks great as one.The 70 71 was a great looker too.The a pillar is angled right so that you don’t get that too tall A pillar the first fox body Mustang had.And no huge folded top/ tonneau cover that even Rolls Royce couldn’t seem to accomplish.Besides now you finally get a pillar less hardtop look we should’ve got from the beginning.A convertible Demon 170…A gutsy move!

[@Cable12]

It hurt to see the cuts ongoing! But honestly, that’s awesome!!! That’s what I love mopar folks! Keeping it bold! Yee!!!! RacerX, you are simply the best man.

[@stevesmith6236]

What's next for the Demon, 28s and Lambo doors??!! Oh Hell no! Sacrilige!

[@joenobody894]

I really enjoyed seeing Racer X so juiced , made me smile all the way through! Good job X.

[@brianhill4995]

1320 is gorgeous 😛 I would add the white interior on all convertibles never black leather unless your a vampire. 😂

[@liamfirebird6922]

Just imagine what a mint condition Demon 170 drop top will be worth in 25 years? This is awesome! An original 69 Trans Am RA IV vert is a million dollar ride today. A 170 vert is an insane investment! Much respect!!!

[@ex.spaceshuttle.worker]

Your statement of a 69 Trans Am Ram Air IV convertible is worth a million dollars is only partially true. There were NO ram air IV convertibles ordered and built. They were All Ram Air IIIs. Google it. Sorry if I'm splitting hairs. But yes they are worth about a million dollars each because there were only eight convertibles made in 69 from the factory. I also disagree that it's going to increase in value like the Trans Am convertible because of rarity. The eight that were made were built at the factory. The demon 170s are being converted into convertibles not by Dodge but by an aftermarket company. So theoretically all the demon 170s could be made into a convertible. Since these are not Factory convertibles.. So based on your theory you could take a 69 Trans Am hardtop and convert it into a convertible but that would not increase the value to a Trans Am convertible to million-dollar status. Just my opinion no disrespect to your opinion. Now that Demon 170 convertible does look awesome and the quality looks outstanding. And it would make it more desirable and worth more but not like the 69 Trans Am convertible status

[@tommurphy116]

I wonder how this would look w a little more rake to the rear edge of the quarter glass. Super nice work.

[@TheBBodyBuilder]

I’m not sure I’d cut the roof off of a 170…but I do like the look of a drop top on that platform and really who does not like putting the top down on your favourite ride. Looks OEM very nice!

[@is3180]

Not a fan of convertibles but u can tell this company puts its ❤ & soul into quality ...👍✌️

[@dukeminusthegroove4686]

I luv it as long as it doesn't leak. Nice.

[@jeffbrown4343]

Sweet video!! Thanks for taking the time to create and share

[@markurbancowboy]

I would never do that to my car (not a convertible guy) and especially a Demon-170, but it's his car and it's factory approved so the value is still there. When you think about it, the most valuable musclecars in the past are the low number convertible ones.

[@Steve23-392]

Thank you for that video . I was very curious on what the Challenger would look like as a convertible. It was really interesting to see the numerous phases of the process as well as the extreme detail they go through to make it a top notch product and design.

[@sterlingmike]

RacerX, you are making great quality content that is informative and entertaining. Thank you.

[@ocmotivator]

Awesome video dude! So cool to see behind the scenes with these! 👍👍

[@RacerX9]

Thanks buddy.. what a crazy operation he has

[@bullittboost6046]

Fantastic. What a great video. Very informative. Being a custom guy myself and doing majorly of my own mechanic work. I love stuff like this.

[@jaybman2700]

I think it looks sick, it’s his car to each their own, obviously, a lot of people like it. There was a lot of cars waiting, if I lived in Florida, I would consider it on my hellcat, I had no idea there was that much that went into making a car a convertible that is insane, $24,000 plus you’d have to get it shipped there and back that’s a lot of money but it would be nice depending on where you live, I live in California so I could use it a lot more, great video!

[@user-oc1hb6hu7m]

Hey Racer X, I watch all of your videos. I've got to say this was probably one of my favorites. Keep up the good work. Thank you for all of your content.

[@JoelKSLC]

RacerX, thanks for the video. Really impressed with their process and willingness to show all the work that goes into a drop top Challenger.

[@dougcoleburn1579]

Really quality company! Looks fantastic.

[@user-mh7lg6nf2e]

Awesome company! What an amazing process, it takes some real intelligence to prefect this!!!

[@JamesextremesoundzDelaney]

Great video RacerX , very informative and interesting. Keep up the great work.

[@SovereignKnight74]

Outstanding video, Racer X!! What a treat! I wasn't to keen on the convertible idea, however, seeing this, it's really freaking cool! Thanks buddy! This video was delightfully unexpected! As for the Demon 170 conversion, I can't wait to see it completed!

[@bdogjr7779]

AwesomeX《☆》I'm not a Convertible Guy either👍🏾😁🤳Perhaps I would have been in the 70s if I could afford one. I feel like a Rollbar should be mandatory on all Convertibles eh✌🏼😎☯️

[@madroot]

This is awesome, thanx Racer.

[@mikedaugharty5544]

awesome video there definitely off the chain as far as extravagant work thank you very much for going through the work of doing this

[@michaelmartino6548]

A FANTASTIC Video! Absolutely loved watching it. The Process Explained and it kinda takes the Anxiety out of thinking to Get it done. The owner is a Perfectionist! Racer X, Thank You for Making this Video!

[@RacerX9]

You bet

[@DefinitelyNotYouThankGod]

What a cool place. Those are pretty sweet! It’s obvious they have perfected this art of doing these these convertible tops. Looks extremely good. Great upload Mr. X. Always a good day when you upload brother🤘

[@bumpylump9236]

This is great content X! I have better understanding on will happen to the car before it gets done. Love it!

[@bigallis1]

Hey Racer, this is one of your best video's yet. Appreciate you doing it.

[@justinkeen6084]

That is gonna be awesome to see his 170

[@stephenlee2548]

Thanks for the wonderful video, it was good to see what the talented craftsmen’s can do from the beginning to the end, and just want to let the owner of the company to know that he needs to value all of his employees, just from watching the video you can see how professional and safety oriented they were, to the Welders and other crew members that build these cars, y’all are doing a fantastic job, thank you for all of your hard work 😊

[@MoparMissileDivision]

As a kid (a long time ago!😏) I always thought a convertible "Drop top" would be lighter than a comparable HT or Coupe but my brother, who is ten years older than I am and is who got me hooked on old Mopar muscle, explained to me as a teen that by the time you figure the weight of the heavy canvas top fabric, the heavy steel cross supports and braces that help hold the top's proper shape but be allowed it to fold down along with the extra chassis bracing added to make up for no permanant top structure and things like a roll bar that I would not be without on a convertible, the total weight is much more than say a HT (hard top) sometimes by several hundred pounds. Now if you were to leave everything for the convertible top off, including the top itself and incorporated a well designed 8 or 10 point lightweight chromoly roll cage to help with chassis stiffness, you might be able to save considerable weight! You wouldn't be allowed to race in any kind of stock class races but it would still be a fun experiment!

[@comicrandomness3289]

Yeah but convertibles are more fun. I own a convertible mustang and everyone who has ridden in or driven my car would have a smile on their face. I live in southern California and that weather helps. Fun is greater than speed in my opinion. I can have fun cruising, speedsters need a track day.

[@markg7030]

Excellent documentary!

[@alexandermgarcia6910]

Lol I saw the video of the green demon yesterday I recognized your voice and asked the fB page if it was you They replied back and said yes The world feels a lil smaller today Keep pushing Brother 💪💪💪💪💪

[@JobyJoby-iw2wr]

Truly interesting as I've been able to find out very little about DTC - like they've been scrubbed from the web. Saw rumors of complaints but no detail.

[@Phreakyz]

Fantastic Video! I was wondering what all went into this! Thank you!

[@king_siz3]

Great content!!!

[@chich2744]

Now you make the car nice and heavy, great for performance

[@microbritt]

Loved this video.. would be awesome to see one in person

[@lgbman]

Very cool! Thanks!

[@estark44ent63]

The Challenger looks good in a convertible just like the other pony cars like Camaros and Mustangs.This conversion covers the structural integrity needed for convertibles.Very nice.

[@Paulhauls]

This is awesome thanks for making this video

[@wilbertbenjamin]

Great vid racer X. Go speed racer go!!!!!

[@Skidz75]

For me what would be fun is a scat pack 6sp manual. Just a fun convertible. Cool vid brother! 👊

[@billlear5607]

At the beginning of this video. I thought having one of those would become a highly collectable and expensive car in the future. But after seeing how many were being built. I'm not so sure. You should have shown the size of the army he has guarding that Florida fort Knox. Great video. Thank you.

[@tbrowning9643]

Very interesting video, neat to see what all goes on in the conversion.

[@haroldbirge6881]

🏆Racer X 🏆🍀 you're the man😎✌️

[@jeffgoward8840]

Great content as always, I have a ‘20 R/T, I will eventually get this done as well. Thanks

[@user-fu8ul8hs7j]

Hey RacerX what a video glad you visited that custom top shop. Good thing there are people that can do that to their new cars for the business sake. I could not do that to a new car myself. Really enjoy your channel, keep up the good work! I'm in Iowa cold and snowy that Florida weather looks good!!!

[@markurbancowboy]

Damn, their lot looks like a Dodge dealership lot!. Didn't know so many people wanted this done to their cars, dude has more business than he can do it looks like!

[@davidwatts5863]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Good to know the extra work that goes into its stability from being cut up. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@luiscarrero9192]

Not sure if a 170 or 1320 be my option but a nice looking wide body Plum Crazy Scat Shaker with a white top and interior and a silver Shaker will do the trick for me.

[@tomyunt1839]

Really cool you have that option, I’m not really a convertible fan but for some it’s a great option, I wonder if they do a charger which is a 4 door ? Great video 👍👍👍👍

[@keithheck4193]

Your content is top notch.

[@RA-lk1vz]

DUDE WHAT AM AMZING VIDEO!!!

[@djbachataben9036]

The one thing I wish my challenger had was the rear windows to lower with the doors but keeping the hardtop.

[@michaelwindsor4236]

That's awesome. Want to see it when done

[@tomcatudal5995]

Was great seeing you walk through the conversion process with Jeff Morran! After owning and driving a DROPTOP Customs Convertible Challenger for over 6 years now I can attest to the performance, road worthiness, craftsmanship and durability. My wife and I always have onlookers and a little side show on the vehicle everywhere we go. DRIVE A DROPTOP MOPAR OR NOCAR!

[@345purple]

Nice content, a view from the outside of the top going down would be cool. Also showing the interior of the switches for the top and back windows. Thanks x

[@djtreyb3835]

Great video

[@BackyardClunkers77]

The Convertible Demon 170: for any NHRA racing: im curious to see its roll cage design he'll be required to install in order to race it... & the new 2024 Charger Convertible: looks good as a convertible, but- it'll be interesting on how the hatchback area gets redesigned into a trunk.

[@ridesharetrixter5206]

If I am going to put a DEMON 170 on the track. I'm keeping the Hard Top. The only thing I would add is a cage. JMO.

[@sstevocamaro]

Exactly. I’m not sure of the reason behind some people wanting a Demon 170 just to pimp it out. They could have gotten a regular Hellcat with a 6spd to cruise in if that’s the case.

[@leongarner4027]

Mate,I'm in australia with the sun in your hair,how awesome ,go hemi,I myself have had 3 utillies with electric sunroof,s,my new ute all are ford unfortunately, no more Chrysler, hut every chance I can I open the ute to the sun and,lol the rain,hahaha lov it,what an great job you did,have fun and keep it up,take care,go dodge and go hemis,cool stuff

[@fieroboy_8622]

i cant wait to c the D170 convertible wen done. that gonna be clean

[@djbachataben9036]

This is like a challenger circumcision 😂 snip snip! JK Maybe save the roof as a hardtop attachment . It looks good and definitely a one off custom Demon 170.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Very cool Paul. Show and tell are your best videos. When the owner of the company converts his demon, there isn’t a better stamp on a project.

[@brokelahomachickenfry6497]

I am always impressed with your content. Just finished the video. I'm always afraid people are going to back off of content since they quit making the Challengers.

[@siracusariskmanagement]

With only 3,000 of these built, how awesome is it that everytime someone modifies or explodes a new Demon 170 the value of mine goes up!!!

[@bumpylump9236]

Drop looks better period!

[@jeffnoob8448]

Wow, I'm so impressed. Holy shit.

[@FaithfulServant316]

That's different, that's for sure 😮

[@heavenhelpus479]

Great work. New sub here.

[@sandybeach7009]

I hope you do a follow-up when it's done!

[@alexandermcdole8464]

I saw a lady driving a convertible challenger over the summer here in NY I gotta say I was confused because I had no idea there was a market for them.

[@ChallengerGuy22]

It wouldn't be for me in general and I Couldn't get behind doing it to a 170. Looks good with the top down but as with some others it doesn't look right with the top up. Appreciate getting to see some of what it takes though even if i'm now scarred for life watching that 170 go topless 😂

[@4301jr]

Wow!! This was awesome! I never thought of wanting a convertible challenger until now. What's the price for a convertible?

[@mitchellfeidt8879]

I hope he is putting a roll bar in it if he's going to the dragstrip. Otherwise they look awesome 👌

[@sandybeach7009]

So much hate in the comments here. At the end of the day it's his car, decision, money and he actually has a Droptop business. He'll probably never sell it and if he ever does and you don't like it then don't buy it. I've seen one of his Droptop Challengers in person and it's awesome!

[@Tech_enthused]

Awesome concept and craftsmanship demo. Love to watch, but highly unlikely to have done on a car I own. Might consider after viewing before/after tech data/specs on vehicle rigidity, vibration, strength. Same for convertible top system duty cycle and long term (10+ yrs) reliability of convertible mechanism, water control design, and rust/mold prevention. Personal reticence aside, superb demo of fine workmanship.

[@bailey9r]

I live in the High Springs area and Jeff is a great guy I was so excited when he got the Factory contract. Near my house was the storage area where about fifteen carriers of Challengers were unloaded in a week or so and they just kept coming in every trim and color WHAT A SIGHT! BTW Jeff is this nice all the time not just for a camera.

[@robertfolgersr6280]

Looks terrific, what is the lead time on this process, and cost going right from the dealership?

[@expectnolove9978]

Interesting process and very professional.... with all those vehicles in the lot,I am curious what the turnaround timeline is?

[@sleepii15]

This is cool, I didn’t realize how big the convertible car scene was.

[@dragvan1937]

Crazy on how many cars they have there. What is the turnaround on the cars. My wife loves convertibles. We have rented mustang convertibles but I just don't like the feel when driving it. They shake on acceleration while turning. I hope the challenger doesn't have that shake. Another great video Racer X. Maybe my wife would let me get a convertible challenger for her. But it would be an RT. I really would rather have the charger. Lol

[@RedBud315]

About 30 years ago at a coin-op car wash I came across a '70 Hemi 'Cuda convertible in Plum Purple with white top and interior and gun slinger stick shift. The guy wanted $16K and unfortunately I did not have that kind of spare change at the time. About 10-15 years later they were already hitting over $100K. To be honest I want nothing to do with any new vehicle just because of all the computer crap that can go bad. I'm happy with my '05 Rumble Bee and still gets lot of compliments to this day.

[@Tech_enthused]

Wondering if they can also effectively reinforce the driver/front passenger footwells on stock and convertibles to mitigate severe foot injury risk shown on IIHS Challenger L car crash videos…

[@CatScratch244]

Talk about raising the roof. Dam 💥 Let's get it! 😊 Bad a$$

[@andylinton5756]

Is Droptop Customs only for Mopar or do they do other brands and or makes? A custom shop working with the big manufacturer makes me think of the era when 4WD conversions to trucks came from NAPCO. Fantastic video and info. Keep 'em rollin'!

[@garyevans4825]

Great video would like to have my scat pac done but will stick to my sunroof.dodge should have built these from the factory. But drop top does a great job.

[@johnmcmullen456]

Love convertibles but for me can't justify adding 50% to the cost of the car for an aftermarket conversion when factory built Mustang & Camaro convertibles are so much more affordable.

[@gloopdogg905]

This was very interesting to see what goes into a convertible conversation. It’s not for me though. I used to own a convertible years ago and it was either too cold, too hot, and I would get sunburned lol.

[@xuehengwu4746]

4:26 I'm pretty sure that is my "shakedown" challenger behind X, big line up and it may take another 4-5 months before they start working on my vehicle. =D

[@tennaj1367]

SWEET!

[@brokelahomachickenfry6497]

Are you going to get a set of wheels and tires for daily driving, such as in the rain? I know in Florida storms pop up randomly sometimes, but it would be nice to be able to have that choice to daily drive it.

[@RacerX9]

I have considered it