'68 Dodge Dayclona (Back in action)

This is still on the bench, but whilst looking for reference pics I found a starting point for a real 1:1 '68 Dayclona!

Decisions, Decisions ! ! !

I've got the suspension to a point where I could mock it up for a look and I'm kinda not liking the stockish wheels,



Originally when I was getting this build together I was going to use some BIG wheels in keeping with the style I was building and now I'm swinging back in that direction I think! these where destined for my SMIK '56 but that to changed direction so I'm thinking they don't look half bad on this. Just need to repaint the centers semi gloss black!



Stockish or Modern? .....what cha think?.........................keep in mind the interior is already fairly modern and Bigger wheels mean I can throw on some big brakes too!

Go the big wheels and brakes dude, it fits the theme a lot better, and those stockers look way to plain for it.

i like the stockers, as for brakes who needs em, if the horn works u dont need brakes !

Yeah big wheels are more my style but the stockies won't get wasted!! as for brakes I have been itching to use my Scale Auto Style (SAS - no longer in business ) photoetched brake set on something and now might be a good time! stay tuned

Wheels are done I re-machined the rears to give them some dish as the fronts are narrower and I've got the brakes started



..............but I'm thinking the deadline may need tweaking, How's your builds going?

Yeah - those wheels look tops! And much tougher than boring old steelies.

Feel free to tweak away on the deadline - nothing is coming off my bench in a hurry!

Engines slowly progressing and here's my custom machined pulleys installed along with a aluminium power steering filler cap, the glass and interior are fitted in the body so I will throw up some more pics soon,

More, more, more!

I haven't forgotten about this one, although I wish I had!!! It's been a right royal bitch and given me nothing but trouble, Rear wheels were not centered and the interior wouldn't fit.

Here's some more.......

Experimenting with heat stains on the exhaust (Practice for GAS #5!!)


Installed this in case something goes up in smoke (Besides the tyres!!)


And here's Windscreen #3 ( )



Don't know if this will make it in or not.................

C'mon mate - too good to stop now - bring her on home!

love that blue on the window...

This ones back to the front of the bench,I really wanna try and clear some WIP's that have been collecting dust here.


The main thing holding this build up was the lack of enthusiasm with engine detailing, so I bit the bullet and got back into it by machining a custom distributor with a styrene top that has 9 holes and made some plug leads with the method Stump shared with us, I gotta say it's a bit tedious but comes out looking great!!! and yes it's the correct firing order

I also changed the Carbs for a bit of extra hood clearance!

Wiring looks great - top shelf mate!

Can't believe this one is actually nearing the end!!

Chassis, Interior and Body are now 1,

Exhausts are installed,


And the rear is done,


Still a lot to do in the engine bay, then the wing and front can go on.............................I can almost see the finish line!!

Bit more progress,

Got the nose fitted

Engine is still getting detailed..........

and Aluminium tailshaft is in

Cool! Love the contrasting blacks

About bloody time...!

awesome!! i am lovin the details!!

this is gonna be one sick daytona.. top stuff

This is awesome work Paul, gotta love the aluminium bits and pieces.
can't wait to see this one finished.

Guess this one deserves an update...........

There's still a fair few things to finish but here's how it sits so far,


...yes, your reading that number plate correct


...couple more months and it might be done

Looks fantastic! What's left to do?

Stop FKN around and put it on the shelf.