{"id":14219,"date":"2017-01-20T07:15:07","date_gmt":"2017-01-20T12:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=14219"},"modified":"2021-03-20T16:03:32","modified_gmt":"2021-03-20T21:03:32","slug":"1968-charger-wrapped-around-a-modern-srt-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=14219","title":{"rendered":"1968 Charger Body on 2006 Charger SRT-8 Chassis and Powertrain"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you want to build yourself a restomod or pro-touring classic you can swap out a bunch of powertrain and suspension components or you can do what Steve Mirabelli did and just swap the body over. Steve goal was to build his version of a Dodge Daytona clone. The project started with a 1968 Charger body found in Georgia for $1,500 and a 2006 Charger SRT-8 from a salvage dealer for $8,500. Then it was as simple as cutting and welding the classic body over the modern chassis. Obviously it wasn’t easy and there was a lot of body work required before it even started being swapped over. Although I recommend going through every blog post on the project’s website<\/a> since it is so good, you can get an idea of the amount of work from this Facebook photo album<\/a>. Now Steve has a classic looking Daytona clone that feels and drives like a modern car. The 6.1 L Hemi V8’s 425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque doesn’t hurt either.<\/p>\n

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