Well ..she's going together... Bodywork on the Wing ; then, paint...a Sublime Green Wing, maybe. ;)
when is the window plug going in ?????????
OOOK! ??? Why? :rotz:
Why a sublime wing and stripe on a Duketona?? why not the confederate flag. Its already going to standout being a duketona which is a pretty cool idea. you will have the only one at dukefest.
Thanks for the compliments. A carbureted 392 (bored to a 396) , balanced, blueprinted and set up for 100 extra Hp of NaO2 will go in, along with Mopar Charlie Gluck's manual steering box kit, motor mounts and Chuck Taylor's center sump 392 oil pan. Behind that will rest a 392 cast iron 1957 truck bellhousing (steel of course) and an A833 18 spline Hemi 4 speed. this will drive the necessary tire-roasting Hp to the rear wheels thru a 1978 Lincoln Versailles 9" Trac-loc (posi aka sure grip) pumpkin, sporting rear wheel disc brakes and 3:00-1 butt gears. The front brakes will be the MP Brakes disc kit-with Manual 4 wheel DB master cyl. and proportioning valve. With the rear Alum-wing putting 100 lbs its own assy weight along with its downforce, this car will be evenly weighted and balanced for running on any track/street. 4.00 " exhaust thru 3 chambered Flowmasters will "gurgle" out the HEMI sounds those Honda boys need to hear on the street !!! Incidentally-the Lincoln Versailles DB Posi Ford 9.0" rearend is very streetable-and has spring "perches" at 44.00" apart. This will bolt up nicely, add rear weight to the car-provide a 800Hp rearend/DB streetable gear package and allow 1.0" MORE REAR tyre under each side within the stock wheel-wells-allowing a 12.0" rear tyre !!!
Yee Haw !!!
A caddy rear end, you gotta be kidding. That thing is going to weigh as much as a sherman tank. I have 12 inch wide tires under the rear of my car and I am only going to go with the offset hangers to give a bit more room between the tire and spring. Lot less hassle. :Twocents:
I thought all 392 hemis laying around were used as boat anchors !!!!!!!
That is pretty cool TESH.. :yesnod: Keep up the good work
there has to be videos of this thing rippin around when done :yesnod: also i wonder how far this one will jump? :D
Firstly- gentlemen-the Lincoln Versailles 9.0" rear-end is a "Ford" product. a "Caddy" is a GM product ! The great thing about the rear-end I am talking about is that: It will easily bolt into place of the existing B-body rearend at the spring perches, allow rear "Beef and fortitude" and allow a disc-brake/posi setup along with allowing 2 more inches of RUBBER under the wheel-wells !!! Here is a picture of one I did on my wife's 66 Shelby GT350R model...a good 400.00 investment-and WELL worth it for drag racing and road racing...and allows you to make a 4 wheel DB Posi-9" car !!! ;)
Did you say 800 hp out of a 392 hemi ?
NO. I am installing a Lincoln-Versailles 9" HP Rearend with Traction-Loc (limited slip) that CAN HANDLE UP TO 800 Hp EASILY !!!
Sounds like a plan. I've had Ford rear ends in all of my race cars, even the 95 Firebird that I have now.
I knew it was just a matter of time before someone put a General Lee together with a Daytona. :shruggy:
2fast
It's not the first time. There was one at one of the bigger mopar shows several years ago, may have been Topeka. It had the whole daytona transformation. In fact, I think there have been at least two built already.
:popcrn:
Rest-assured Gentlemen-This carWILL be an ENGINEERING FIRST. It will have all the HotRod installations, which will make it 1/4 Mile-able, streetable, Trac-Dayable and NASCARable !!!
This car epitomizes TRUE American Hot-Rodding at its best !!! I LOVE being an American...and Thank God I never have to LOWER my American-born pride and drive a PATHETIC waste of MONEY Beamer !!! :scratchchin: :yesnod:
:patriot:
Looking good General! :2thumbs:
Looks like you really know your stuff. Can't wait to see more pics and video too when you get him on the street.
v/r
Mike
I thank you there Mike. Currently-the Wing is being "Bodyworked" and fit. In a couple weeks the paint goes on. Getting "DUKTONA" emblems for both sides made by the local sign co, which does vinyl graphics ! ;)
Out of curiousity, which of those dudes would be you Mr. Tesh sir?
Quote from: hotrod98 on April 21, 2007, 09:58:19 PM
It's not the first time. There was one at one of the bigger mopar shows several years ago, may have been Topeka. It had the whole daytona transformation. In fact, I think there have been at least two built already.
Anybody have pics of any of these cars?
2fast
Unfortunately, I didn't take any pics of the one that I saw. I was going through my e-body phase back then and didn't pay much attention to b-bodies there for a while. Now I own more b-bodies than e-bodies again. I saw a small picture of it later in one of the magazines if I remember correctly. Seems like it was Hotrod or some other non mopar magazine.
Mr. Tesh is the Engineer in the "Greasey Bobs auto wrecking blue/greasey outfit, with the RED Edelbrock hat on. Mopar Jimmy is the man with the red beard and owns this 70 Bee we just finished (see attached pictures)
Very nice Bee.
I have a hood just like that in storage. I may cut it up to make a Superbird hood.
The Adventure Stirring up our own MOPAR Bees-Nest
By Mark R. Taeschner, BSEE July 7th, 2006
As our precious years go by-we often sit at our desks reminiscing on old times; when, once we were young and free and Gas WAS 30 cents a gallon and we had an old Muscle-Car. Then we made the "I-Do" promise, followed up by college loan payments, a new home and all the furnishings, kids, 2 car payments, etc. The next thing you know-as tired as you are when you come home-there is the TV with Satellite-fed shows such as "Wrecks to Riches", "Overhaulin" and "Rides" topped off by Boyd Coddington's theatrics in "American Hot Rod". Suddenly the once $500.00 Mustang, old Mopar or old Chevy Camaro you once sold is seen being restored meticulously by talented individuals with the ancient respect for a true American ride and blessed by a fresh "Mill"- (aka Crate-Motor) built to the hilt and commanding 50 plus GRAND at a local Auction ! This exponential "investment" fury has caused the buying/restoring of any old OEM factory-stock Muscle-car extremely difficult for the average buyer. "Early Bird gets the worm" and "Snooze and you'll lose" phrases have a serious meaning (just like needing CPR when necessary).
Further boredom at the ol'breakfast nook the other morning took me to the Little Nickel want ads, where many an old treasure can be purchased along with a wild and TRUE story to boot ! Here is the story of HOW my good friend Jim Majors, who works with me, SCORED a 1970 Dodge Superbee for 5 Grand Crispy-Ben Franklin attitude-changing CASH.
My inquisitive phone call to a young freshly-wed man in a country town here in Washington State on the Olympic Peninsula led to my introduction of my friend Jim Majors. The ad asked for 7 Grand/OBO. After deciding to drain Jim's ol'savings account at BECU "of a few sheckles", we agreed the kid would drive the car to my house in the Puyallup area by 7pm Friday night and leave it with me and Jim; then, get his wife to drive him home. A few desperate phone calls by him that "the battery will not start the car" were followed by my inquisitions of "did you pay your electric bill this month?" Knowing how quickly old cars like this can be counter-offered and sold right out from under you-led to the immediate decision that I would drive Jim to the Olympic Mountain range town of Seabeck and use a spare battery to start/run the car to my home with me following. Luckily, after a 1.5 hour commute, we got there @ 9pm at night in a forested log-cabin atmosphere; where, the banjo-shaped bluegrass sun quickly set. The car was purchased, the car ran roughly, but Jim drove for 1 mile but became deeply embedded in the forest and there were no street signs. (He may have run over a few Opossums, though). A wind-up LED flashlight and a strong AWD Subaru Outback set the car in motion to a brushy side area between two cabin driveways. Attempting a call to a tow-truck buddy of mine from that hick town was impossible ! (The cell-service basically ended 10 miles previously in Bremerton !) Well- a previous call to him with his readied tow truck saved our bacon! Concurrently, we planned to find a grocery store/gas station and use a pay phone to call him; then, meet us in Bremerton. He agreed. Good thing we got to the store as they were closing at 11pm ! We sat in a Dennys lot until 1:35 am and got a cell call from Brian Tillett Towing. We met him on the highway nearby; where, I dropped Jim off with him and a set of freshly chicken-scratched directions. I then headed home at 2am for shut-eye, but agreed to be on cell-phone standby.
Four-thirty am soon came and Jim knocked on my door to stay the night on our couch.
The next morning-Brian brought the car by. Jim explained to me that they got lost with my shaky directions (I guess they can't read Opossum) and the fact that we had gotten lost in the woods and did not find the car where it was supposed to be! Further back-trailing by Brian led them to the car and his $400.00 towing bill. The rest is a success story! The car only needs a full length set of floor-pans, a new trunk inner pan (all are available as aftermarket stamped-out Reproduction-parts). The rear window will need the most sheet metal repair, which is my specialty. The car will receive good bodywork/paint this summer and runs well with its 383 big block motor and 727 Automatic and Dana 60 Posi. We catalogued/stored all parts. Preety amazing, since last month this same type restored/numbers matching Galen Govier-blessed Mopar sold at auction for OVER $125,000.00.
Look at the Rear Window repair alone...
Color this yellow wing green and you will see what your car will look like.
WOW...right on !!! I am simply sticking to the fictional story..."them Duke Boys wuz traynen fer that Daytona race en all..." and just keep the wing itself on there-but with the DUKTONA lettering and HEMI (2007 Magnum) fender badges ! ;) :yesnod: :icon_smile_big:
Must be a southern thing , orange and green !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yea ha !!!!!!!! :icon_smile_big:
Can I come hang out with ya'll??? I'm buyin!
There is some serious talent going on right here. That bee is mint and I like the mods in the interior. The General is awesome can't wait to see it finished. As REO would say "Keep Pushin"
More pics please, I'd like to see the finished Bee interior.
v/r
Mike
First pic shows the Prototype GRAPHI side-decal in Black press-on Vinyl for "DUKTONA". Other pics are the Bee's interior ;D
I kind of like Bees myself. I own a 69 B5 383 bench seat car. I need to get it out of storage and drive it this summer.
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on April 24, 2007, 09:48:09 PM
First pic shows the Prototype GRAPHI side-decal in Black press-on Vinyl for "DUKTONA". Other pics are the Bee's interior ;D
With that spelling (no E in Duke), outside of the General Lee crowd, I don't think most people are going to "get it". At first glance they will go, "Duck Tona? What the heck is that?" I've seen stuff like this happen with vanity plates. Also, have the graphics shop do it in a font that looks correct. The letters need to be taller compared to the width. I'm sure we could come up with a scan of the lettering.
My two cents only - do what makes you happy.
Well Boyz-got the DUKETONA lettering coming/being made as a set by THIS Weekend ! And ONLY 30.00 Take a look...the guy making them is Roger Machovsky of Spanaway, WASH.
His email is: 'creative-vinyl@comcast.net'
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on April 25, 2007, 09:40:57 AM
Well Boyz-got the DUKETONA lettering coming/being made as a set
Why do you keep referring to it as the "DUKETONA", but have the graphic reading "DUKTONA"? :shruggy:
That quacks me up. :rofl:
I am pleased of your studious inquiry ! ;) It's simple-the word "DAYTONA"has 7 letters. I want to stick to seven letters. The fact that "them Duke boyz" are country boys explains
WHY Cooter Davenport (their buddy mechanic) mis-spelled the word in the first place!!! :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_wink: :yesnod:
Lastly- It is my unique design !
QuoteThat quacks me up.
:musik010:
more pics please. :icon_smile_big: :smash:
v/r
Mike
Hey Tesh, looking good. I wish I could bring my charger over for a visit :icon_smile_big: :yesnod:
:yesnod: :laugh: Look- Jimmy's Bee is DONE !!!
...N MORE.... :o :yesnod: :devil: :laugh: :hah: :o
And YES-Herbie is in the background !!!
;D
DAM! You have some decent cars strewn about your yard! :notworthy:
I SPY HERBIE :o
lookie here:
http://www.geocities.com/thecandyfix/Herbie_the_Love_BUG.html
Some of those old Herbie flicks were pretty cool for something so totally Disney and kid-friendly. The first "Love Bug" from 1968 was the best.
They had a few Beetles that were pretty hopped up. The "Monte Carlo" sequel had one that did the wheelie shots for real.
They need to make a decent sequel for those movies.
They did. Our Herbie was like the 69 Love Bug movie car. It still has the 69 LP tabs on it !
OK-my shop's name is The RUSTY Car Hospital, LLC
Used to be called something else-before FORD started suing businesses with their product's "trademarked" names in it...
Can you HEMI now?
Pictured is an old Ford jaloppy...
GT 350....I'll take that jalopy!
Well- a little "Zit-Puddy", some 2006 Kawasaki Ninja Green...and WHOLLA-
i still have no idea why your putting a green wing on that car. :shruggy:
Hey Tesh, when do we get to see that wing mounted ???
MAYBE CATARACTS ????????????? I LOVE IT , MY CAR IS ORANGE AND I'M PAINTING MY WING BARNY PURPLE !!!!!!
:scratchchin: i'll reserve any judgment till i see it on there,..
but it sure looks like fun in anycase.. :icon_smile_big:
That wing looks awesome!! :METAL: Although I'm Harley and Ironhorse....I love the Kawi Green all day long. Looks awesome. Please post pics of the finished product.
Thanks
v/r
Mike
Morep pics B4 paint with the "Zit-puddy"; THEN, AFTER...
Jimmy "Bee" done with his car now. Checkout the awesome Horn button/steering wheel... :yesnod: :icon_smile_wink: :laugh:
I LOVE Barney-purple carz ! Tank a look at my wife's Ol'Race car !!! :devil:
That Bee is awesome!!! I really like the pherd 350 too.
Love Gt350 , I was only joking about purple !!!!!!
Youve got some nice toys around there. :yesnod:
My son Joey and I like the Flintstone one the best... ;) :yesnod: :laugh: :laugh:
QuoteMy son Joey and I like the Flintstone one the best...
man! you aint rite . and i luv it , that flintstone stuff is great . :thumbs:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on May 14, 2007, 12:56:26 PM
My son Joey and I like the Flintstone one the best... ;) :yesnod: :laugh: :laugh:
That's not a Flintstone car, that's Barney Rubble's car. :D
Nice job, Tesh. Very creative. I'm wondering if the wing will make it jump any further. :P
More...
yabba dabba doooooo! did anyone else notice the flinstone house and yes the flintstone car is in the background I see as well as the rubble's. Nice job General!!!!
you da man!
How bout some more snaps of the GL with the wing...how's that going.
v/r
Mike
Probably getting her painted up this weekend and will debut in 30 days, along with new HEMI emblems. The 392 (now a 396) will be ready in 60 days. It's getting magged and balanced .
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT! Can't wait to see it.
v/r
Mike
Well-Paint runs are block-sanded out. Wing is spaced-up and mounted for paining with the car. DUKTONA graphics are set up, stuff is pre-taped.
Not perfect...but then them DUKE boyz were just a couple ah country folk n all anyhow...JUST ASK Cooter !!! ;) :-\ ;D :yesnod: :yesnod:
Far out ride man ;D
your not leaving that wing green are ya? well....it'll draw attention I guess.....
whats with the flintstone stuff?
Plans are to give Carrot Top the first ride in DUKTONA.
I love the color..."Pneumonia-Phlegm Green"
Take a look.
Should be color sanded with Graphics by next week sometime.... :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: :yesnod: :yesnod: :icon_smile_tongue: :icon_smile_tongue: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :hah: :hah: :devil: ;) ;D ;D :yesnod: :yesnod: :icon_smile_tongue: :icon_smile_tongue: :icon_smile_evil: :icon_smile_evil:
You go Mark :icon_smile_big:
Green tail or not, it's better than what I got. Get 'er done!!!
Thank you for your studious discovery. We took Fred Flynstone and DINO for a ride as well as my little kids...and that was the result !!! :yesnod: :icon_smile_big: :devil: :laugh: ;) ;D :hah: :hah: :icon_smile_evil: :yesnod: :yesnod: :icon_smile_wink:
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Its defintley gonna be one interesting and cool car when its done!!
Gettin her ready for Wing-finalization/torquing, graphics, then the HEMI em :devil: :yesnod: :icon_smile_cool: :D ;D ;) ;) :devil: :devil: :devil:blems !!!
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTT! :icon_smile_big:
:rock: :smilielol: sorry but that juat aint right, looks better than mine, but it still aint right
;) ::) :o :o :devil: :devil: :D :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
Well- got the ol'Graphix out today. Working on thefront "PUSHBAR" next...
and MIKE- I KNOW YOU don't like the color-so "Please don't throw me in the blackberry bushes..."
-Tesh :devil: :devil:
Topic head line spells *duketona* w/an E at end of duke, but not on the car. Really is, well, dyslexic sounding/leading. I am not gonna rain on your parade anymore. What part of Washington state do you live in again though, just curious for when I move there.....
I wouldn't throw ya into the blackberry bushes, as far as i'm concerned it's yer car do what you want. It really isn't my place to say anything really. as long as your happy with it that's what matters.
well, if he ever gets tired of the car it will make a fantastic starting place for anyone that want to build a good Daytona clone. I personally think it's a great way to set your Lee apart from all the rest. Especially if you get that Old skool Hemi in there!
:devil: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :yesnod: :yesnod:
Well- just add instant 392 (bored to 396), add a 100 Hp kit of NITROUS, add 4 wheel Disc Brakes, "slap-handle" 4 speed manual tranny, then add 4.0 " exhaust...
Then it's NASCAR-time !!!
:shruggy: :image_294343: :nono:
Wow... Sooo many haters out there.
Got the Pushbar done today. Yes-BONDO is next, along with Duct tape, Bobby-pins (from Miss Daisy of course); then, JB weld and Zippy-ties to hold the pushbar in place ! Yee Haw!!!
i may have missed it but is this thing gonna have the nose cone on the front too. :icon_smile_cool:
That looks awesome on there. Nice job on the pushbar too.
:icon_smile_big:
v/r
Mike
:2thumbs:
:devil: :laugh: ;) :yesnod: :icon_smile_tongue: :devil: :devil:
Did a little "Pushbar Paintin'n'all 2day also...
4" exhaust? damn...
Tesh, The whole concept of DUKTONA is sick, twisted and just plain f#$@ed up...
But ya know something.....I LIKE IT ! :2thumbs:
:yesnod: :devil:GOT the Ol'Pshbar mounted. Took some pics. Take a look at the Shine... :devil: :devil: :o :o
The 392/396 Nitrous HEMI is coming NEXT !!! Yee Haw fer shur... !!!! :devil: :laugh:
more shotz... :devil: :yesnod:
FINAl pics until the HEMI emblems go on and the HEMI goes in...
what is that arrow sign pointing at your house for? :ahum:
Very unique colour combination...sure to make heads turn :yesnod: :icon_smile_wink: :coolgleamA:
Are you taking DUKTONA to Dukefest this year?
I have to ask Tesh, whats going on with the front fenders? Why were they cut like that.
Nice work though.
It was rode hard and put away wrecked. I picked it up off a guy on the net. Itz been tonza work ever since. :-\
Those front fenders are HACKED! :'( :'( :'(
The Arrow sign is for my wife's Candy store (chocolates). :laugh:
I am not going to Dukefest. I am still building the car. Maybe in 2008.5
Besides-to drive it with the 396 Nitrous injected HEMI mill...I'll be LUCKY to get 5 gas stations to the mile ! :brickwall: :yesnod:
Looks great so far, but I think you are gonna have a problem with people reading it as a Duck Tona. Everytime I glance at it thats what I see.
WTF??????????????????????? :icon_smile_big:
:scratchchin: well im not into genearl lees generally and im not getting it but it's your car and if your havin fun that's all that matters...
Go for it... :icon_smile_wink: life's too short to worry about my opinions.. :icon_smile_wink:
Ok all you "educated spellers"out there...I will explain it again. The word DAYTONA has 7 letters in it. The word DUKTONA has 7 letters in it. The word DUKEtona has 8 letters in it. I also do not wanna get SUED for using a potentially TRADEMARKED name by WB or anyone else. I made up my own name...and I am HAPPY with it !
All for now. Maybe I'll put a HEMMY in it? :scratchchin:
For some reason I thought this car was going to have a nose cone on it :icon_smile_question:
I love it, tesh!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on May 31, 2007, 06:30:45 PM
Ok all you "educated spellers"out there...I will explain it again. The word DAYTONA has 7 letters in it. The word DUKTONA has 7 letters in it. The word DUKEtona has 8 letters in it. I also do not wanna get SUED for using a potentially TRADEMARKED name by WB or anyone else.
Now that is funny. :rofl: Everything you just typed was awesome! Never change yourself my man. You are a one of a kind. :yesnod:
Oh, and please never move to Jersey. ;)
:popcrn:
I think what would be a nice touch is to paint the stripe in a Confederate Stars and Bars style. If not the whole stripe, at least across the decklid. More $$$, but it would look cool.
Idle minds are a devil's workshop! :rotz:
Must be the chocolate.
Or the Kool-Aid. :D
ORANGE JULIUS :devil:
No-Burnt Orange Superbeeus and Herbieforus...escorted by DUKTONus...fer alluvus...
That looks like a good way to drum up business for wifes candy shop
:scratchchin: i git it now you just wanted to piss off larry... :icon_smile_big:
Who is Larry ??? Is he "The Cable Guy " ????? ??? ::) :-\
MORE of Jimmy's Bee... :yesnod:
Those seat covers need a nip/tuck ??? . Or is the the foam underneath? ??? Its not easy to do upholstery, so I hope you don't think I can do any better. Just an observation :yesnod:
Another nice photo...
Wanna see color-take a look at the restoration job I did on my 69 Charger's grille...
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,30425.0.html
Like some others, Im not a fan of the color combination, but it IS your car, I work at D&D classic in the design studio, I am helping customers choose color combinations. I think this would have been a better choice, but again, its your car.
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1336/677581487_0be48b5cac_o_d.jpg)
:scratchchin:
AWESOME ! Now- can you add something with nipples to the car?
Seriously-getting ready to install the 9" DB Lincoln Versailles POSI rear-end with 3.00 butt gears.
The tyres will not hit the leaf-springs...and I can add 3" wider tire on each side !!! :2thumbs:
^^^ that will make it fun :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:u
groovy lookin ride :icon_smile_big: whats with the fenders being cut so weird?
Many have asked that ?. The front valance is bent just above the RF turn signal lens area!) :popcrn: Anyhow-here's a photo of the car to show you it in detail.
-Mark
:scratchchin:
Did you pay alot for the car, tesh? Sounds like a good piece of history
I'll PM you with the info.
My son James asked,"Dad...what does Old School mean?"
We took a road trip...
He understands now...
Dave Day of Aluminum Head Welders in Auburn, WA. did a little magic on my old Lincoln Versailles DB Posi
rear-end going into the Duktona. He's setting up my Steel scattershield
and A833 4 speed for Duktona to handle the power of the 364
-HEMI mill, which is coming in 30 days !!!
-TESH
:o :yesnod: :drool5:
wow....just.WOW. I am eagerly awaiting the finished product!
It WILL BE the shit.
:scratchchin:
:o
OK. Got the ol 78 Lincoln Versailles DB POSI 9.0" rearend modified from 43" to 44.0" spring-perch width to fit the DUKTONA. This will leave 0.75" between the tyres and the springs and allow 3.0" MORE tire in width (towards the outer wheel-well) !
Starting to paint partsn puttin her together tomorrow. Stay tuned...
:cheers: :2thumbs:
Looken good Mark, keep the pics coming :popcrn:
hey mark, have you ever thought of getting a job for one of the do it yourself shows, like Musclecar, or horsepower tv?
OK-Got the axle/POSI 9.0" installed today and the springs Corollessed. Axles, new pads, cleaned rotors and Painted dust shields and new brake lines are next. Stay
tuned !
More...
Looks great Tesh, what did you use to paint the axle housing?
Looks like the trunk area is a rusted out basket case.
:popcrn:
OMNI brand Gloss Black Acrylic Enamel-single stage. 5 Coats worth ! :scratchchin:
Oh really... WHICH picture are you referring to there detective, which supports your case on that??? :icon_smile_question:
Mr. 69 HELPER-
Here's a photo...NOW U happy detective???
Detective,ok, sure, whatever dude, take a laxative. It just looked like it was a basket case trunk floor in photo, my mistake. There, you happy now. Good luck..... ::)
Funny how you spell duketona w/an *E* but not on the car. Weird set up from the get go.
Mark
Now- I have to take a DUKETONA...and a Budweiser. :scratchchin:
Tony Silva-thanks for your support there troop.
-Ranger TESh :lol:
CANT WE ALL JUST GET ALONG ? :icon_smile_cool: :angel:
:girlfight:
Ive been waiting for the chance to use that smiley. ;D
QuoteCANT WE ALL JUST GET ALONG ?
:smilielol:
Sorry for my comment, I apologize. :pity: The band of brothers is too elite for me I guess.
Yes-it starts with 14 weeks of BASIC Training. :patriot:
And it'd be damned good for you.
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on July 09, 2007, 11:47:30 AM
Yes-it starts with 14 weeks of BASIC Training. :patriot:
ok, sign me up :icon_smile_big:
go away for a couple weeks and you guys are in to the fistacuffs. what gives? :icon_smile_big: :cheers:
v/r
Mike
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on July 06, 2007, 08:21:39 AM
It WILL BE the shit.
:scratchchin:
I'm glad you said that and not me. Oh, and I agree, it will be the shit. :yesnod:
The mercury reached 103 deg. Fahrenheit today. Here's a pic of the ol'thermometer inside the shop (with the door open) ! Pictured are the rebuilt rear DB single piston calipers. Stay tuned for more assembly pics over the next few dayz ! :cheers:
QuoteSome people just post a comment about certain cars, like it or hate it, its gonna happen. But name calling and telling people to STFU, come on, its not even your car your defending, welcome to the internet. I myself didn't realize he was building a race car with all those decals on the quarter panels...... :o
Mark
Mark, try engaging your brain before you hit the "Post" button. You probably wouldn't walk up to the man and make observations about his trunk floor or the magnetic decals in person. I don't know why it should be different here.
Now, can we get back on the topic of Tesh's duketona, and it's his car so he can paint it and build it the way he wants, if you don't like it then don't look - plain and simple!!!
The price to buy it must of been high due to the fact that it was used in the movie? How much did it cost to buy it if you dont mind me asking?
Good going, Tesh. I like the stickers on the quarter. When do you think you'll have it on the road?
Quote from: 69bronzeT5 on July 12, 2007, 12:40:25 AM
The price to buy it must of been high due to the fact that it was used in the movie? How much did it cost to buy it if you dont mind me asking?
One Milllllllllion Dollars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rofl:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez2U0bcr1BQ :shruggy:
Quote from: PocketThunder on July 12, 2007, 08:09:47 AM
Quote from: 69bronzeT5 on July 12, 2007, 12:40:25 AM
The price to buy it must of been high due to the fact that it was used in the movie? How much did it cost to buy it if you dont mind me asking?
One Milllllllllion Dollars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rofl:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez2U0bcr1BQ :shruggy:
wtf??????? :smilielol: a middle eastern guy with a chinese accent??? freaking priceless
The stickers are stuck to MAGNETIC sheeting and were put on due to this:
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,30233.0.html
Also-the car cost me 15,000.00 as a completely mangled car. I have been working on it since. Apparently-both rear quarters were smashed up long ago. They are now new on the car.
OK-Here's the Rear-end going into place. Notice-I custom built a rear brakeline-rear brakeline flex tube bracket. Check out the e-brake cable installation. You CAN USE the existing e-brake cables for E-brake/Parking brake applications !
Check out-I have 1.125" clearance between the rear-springs and the tyre !!!
This is a 600 HP 350# Lincoln Versailles Ford Traction Loc (POSI) rearend with 3.00-1 butt gears. 11.0 " Kelsey Hayes Vented DB rotors. :scratchchin: :2thumbs: :o :drool5: :popcrn:
MORE... :cheers:
Proof... :2thumbs:
en MORE... :o
LASTLY...
Now-the front end gets the new Front disc brake kit and new DUAL Master cylinder and Aft pressure proportioning-valve ! ;)
That last pic shows a small problem right there......dangerously offset rim centering on that axle.......especially with shouldered lug nuts......be careful!
No-I took the photo with the camera at a 2 ft higher angle from the center of the rim.
Here it is again...
Thanks for the concern, though.
-Mark
i think what Chris means is that the wheel isnt a snug fit on the hub to center it. in this case the lug nuts are doing that and shouldered lugs do not do that as well as acorn nuts do. so just keep an eye on it when you start drive that beast!!
Quote from: 1hot68 on July 12, 2007, 07:14:58 PM
i think what Chris means is that the wheel isnt a snug fit on the hub to center it. in this case the lug nuts are doing that and shouldered lugs do not do that as well as acorn nuts do. so just keep an eye on it when you start drive that beast!!
That is exactly what I mean....a proper axle will be sung on the rim center pilot hole....a few hole shots and those aluminum wheels will have ovals for lug holes and loose lugs to follow shortly.
I could be wrong but I would seriously rethink your engineering on your Versilles
Roger that. I will definately heed the advice. I will take the car to a Les Schwab for new Lugnuts/evaluation when I have the car aligned !
-Mark
I've seen others machine a ring to fill the gap between the axle and wheel. It basically makes it hub centric but you've got a big gap to fill.
Troy
Troy-Thanks for your good advice. I did two drawings for a machine shop;then, turned them in to them for fabrication of wheel-centering assemblies !
Acorn nuts are on order and will be ready next week. I am doing this to all 4 wheels!
-Mark
:2thumbs:
There's a guy on Moparts that sells them so late-model Mustang wheels will fit. They are very thin. That's the only way I knew about it. Good luck!
Troy
OK-for those NW Drag-Racers (esp. CHEVY-powered ones)-This is Paul Reichert (cousin to Congressman Dave Reichhert (who once was the King Co. Sheriff, who caught The Green River Killer-Gary Ridgeway)). Anyway-Paul is assisting me in "em-powering" the 392 HEMI mill for Duktona! The Stainless Steel Gas Tank and SS Sending unit and SS Straps went in today. Front end work/DB kit/Manual Steering box go in starting tomorrow. :2thumbs: :cheers: :scratchchin:
Man that's cool. You aren't gonna see too many more of those riding around. It's pretty sweet that it's a real movie car too.
-Jason M
Man alive-lower control arm bushings are a Nightmare !!!
Here are the upper control arms with their new ball joints and bushings. New shocks are in. New Lower ball joints go on tomorrowalong with restored upper control arms. Then come the new disc brake spindles and front disc brake kit !!!
:2thumbs: :cheers:
I'll tell Y'all somethun...
If you EVER get a thrashed-out "movie-car"...assume the WORST, THEN...replace EVERYTHING !!! -THEN-You know what you've got...and will feel safer driving around with Roscoe P. Coltraine on yer tail, and you'll spend less time in Cooter's garage ! :scratchchin:
FInished replacing all the Upper and Lower Control arm bushings, installed new balljoints (upper n lower), new shocks and next-these new spindles and disc-brakes kit from MP Brakes ! The MP Brake kit is set up (per an extra 99.00-for 4 wheel MANUAL Disc brakes (that is if you're installing an elephant-block 392, 354 or 331 HEMI)-and soon-a MANUAL Steering box. PS will not fit with the gargantuan Mill going in between the wheel-wells. I measured the Torsion bars-they are 0.96" in diameter and are in great shape. ! More pics coming tomorrow...
:cheers:
looking good . 4 wheel manual discs . should stop on a dime. you just gotta stand on that pedal :cheers:
keep the pictures coming. i like watching your progess . Rene
Your making some great progress on that Tesh :2thumbs:
We'll see. An added booster and adaptive Assembly (built by Charlie Gluck for old school HEMI applications) MAY be in order ! Here's info on HOW to STUFF an old school HEMI into ANY MOPAR; esp. a Dart or Charger !!!
http://www.foundationpc.com/stories/hemidart.html
:icon_smile_blackeye:
Been watchen them DUKES on COUNTRY MUSIC TELEVISION...
the kids ev bin bizee bildin ROSCOE'z car en that car they call "the General Lee"...
Mighty fine influence upon me...them Duke-luvin kids en all.... :2thumbs: :lol:
Hay partner....them ar sum kute kidz! :icon_smile_cool: I'm also luvin the kunstrukshun paper general lee - vary kreeativ. :icon_smile_wink:
Where did the stainless tank and sending unit come from?
Year One.
Now-Here are MORE pictures of the Master Power Brakes front Disc-Brake kit going into place on The General.
Looks like youve been busy since I last checked. While I dont agree with the green, The craftsmanship looks excellent. Keep up the good work :2thumbs:
Here is the final 3 sets of pictures showing HOW to install the MP Disc Brake kit. Note: Caliper Silicone-based (white) grease is important. Their kit does not come with it. Buy some @ Auto-Zone for 1.00. Well worth it (as shown).
Measure/set Angle to 0 degrees as shown by adjusting upper a-arm bolts in Shock tower. Custom machined wheel spacers for HUBCENTRIC centering are going on as well as a new set of brake lines, master cylinder AND rear DB proportioning valve.
All 4 now !
-Tesh
more... :2thumbs:
lastly... :2thumbs: :cheers:
OK. Aligned the front end, set Caster and camber and toe angles. Installed the Mopar Charlie Gluck manual HEMI-steering box/adapter. Set up the clutch pedal
bracket back 0.5" to accomodate for the 392 HEMI adapter-Bellhousing assy putting the whole Z-bar back torwards the rear 0.5". Set up the Manual DB Master Cylinder from MP Brakes with the adjustable pushrod. Greased/rebushed pedals and will paint/install them with MC tomorrow. Then-It's Brake line kit/rear Prop-valve/brake warning syste,m installation and Brake-system bleeding !!!
:2thumbs:
lastly-
:2thumbs:
OK-Brake line installation/Brake Bleeding is tomorrow. Got the Pedal Assy into place ong with the new MC and Clutch-rod boot/rod/. HEMI arrivesin 17 days..."but who's counting...right?"
:lol:
and...
That's coming along great Tesh :2thumbs:
Good work Tesh. :popcrn:
OK. Got them brake linez in...system bled. Special thanks to James "Hemi-RUMBLE Bee" Majors for the many rides to/from Auto Parts store(s) and pedal-assistance during the bleed ! Seventeen more days N the ol'392 arrives! I look more forward to this (then if Jesus arrived right now) AND I mean it !!!
-The TESH
:lol: :2thumbs: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :popcrn:
finally...
Quote from: mikepmcs on April 22, 2007, 12:10:05 PM
Looking good General! :2thumbs:
Looks like you really know your stuff. Can't wait to see more pics and video too when you get him on the street.
v/r
Mike
Mike, you always have something nice to say. :angel: :cheers: The General 'Tona is a neat idea! Can't wait to see it come together.
that thing is coming along great, your doin a fine job man. :2thumbs:
I thank you all for the kind words. That IS what makes America so great and BEING American the best thing ever !!! I also want to thank all who have died for us all serving our country for the FREEDOM we all have and the ability to CHOOSE how/where/why we build a car, etc.
Again-thanks for the support.
-Tesh
:patriot:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on July 30, 2007, 09:19:05 AM
I thank you all for the kind words. That IS what makes America so great and BEING American the best thing ever !!! I also want to thank all who have died for us all serving our country for the FREEDOM we all have and the ability to CHOOSE how/where/why we build a car, etc.
Again-thanks for the support.
-Tesh
:patriot:
Hooah, Airborne Troop - Keep up the good work Tesh :2thumbs:
Roger That one. Now-the Electrical System work. It's done !!! Thank goodness for the 69 Dodge Service Manual I have. The wire diagrams in it are the EASIEST I have ever used in all 27 years working on all types of cars !
Note: the printed circuit board on the back of the Instrument Cluster has had all pins cleaned, re-soldered; then, treated to a"paint-stick/epoxy" reinforcement, (which I recommend strongly). Wire bundles have had all their contacts CLEANED with vinegar/baking soda, warm water.
-Tesh
:2thumbs:
Mark, I wish I had your energy.......
QuoteMark, I wish I had your energy
:yesnod: me too
Just wait...have another :cheers: and some :popcrn: ! When the Elephant-block
(yes-the size of an Elephant's SKULL) shows up...the real ENGINEeering comes together !!! OLD School = Really COOL. :scratchchin:
This car is set up for SERIOUS Stoppage, Tyre Roastage, Shitloadz of Elephantpower...and then some... :lol:
I am so STOKED man !!! Wait till I add the Nitrous package and 10 point roll cage !!!:yesnod: :smilielol:
your losing your mind and i luv it! :cheers:
OK-It's 12 dayz...but Who's Counting until the Elephant Mill arrives ! Serious stokage going on here. Cleaned-up the 12 layer paint held on the 50 yr old oil pan. It's a "center-sump" pan, which will work well with clearance of the Charger's steering linkage. I got this from Chuck Taylor, along with the oil pump and Ctr-sump pickup tube n screen !
Can you HEMI now ???
:2thumbs: :o ;) :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :yesnod: :yesnod: :cheers:... :popcrn:... :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin:
can I ask what is the attraction with that old antique Hemi ????????? can you at least move the distributor to the front ????
The attraction is HEMI power without the 426 price tag. I have been so inspired by Tesh that I am picking up my 354 tomorrow. I hope to have it stroked out and in by this time next year. I can't wait to slap that HEMI badge on the side of my car!
I just built AN ALL NEW 472 STROKER HEMI , 11-1 , ALUM HEADS , 600 HP FOR 12K , NOW THATS CHEAP
Quote from: IowaCharger69 on August 05, 2007, 01:17:35 AM
The attraction is HEMI power without the 426 price tag. I have been so inspired by Tesh that I am picking up my 354 tomorrow. I hope to have it stroked out and in by this time next year. I can't wait to slap that HEMI badge on the side of my car!
:iagree: I also admire Tesh's originality.
Quote from: daytonalo on August 05, 2007, 06:55:56 AM
I just built AN ALL NEW 472 STROKER HEMI , 11-1 , ALUM HEADS , 600 HP FOR 12K , NOW THATS CHEAP
Man I'd love to have your connection for parts!
QuoteMan I'd love to have your connection for parts
i'd like to have his talent for fabrication . i've seen his work close up. very nice!
Quote from: BigBlockSam on August 05, 2007, 11:20:43 AM
QuoteMan I'd love to have your connection for parts
i'd like to have his talent for fabrication . i've seen his work close up. very nice!
LOL, yeah I certainly could use his tallent on my Charger :yesnod:
hey Rick,.. must you swear on everyone of your posts?. :shruggy: an opinion no matter how popular or unpopular dosen't make you God ya' know?. after all your only 23 years old.. :lol:
EDIT: B5s post has been removed. :shruggy:
Gentlemen-thank you for your passion ! I have a "scab-job" of an old Charger. I was told when I bought it-that it WAS used in the '05 DOH movie, then returned to HLPAG. Maybe it was-maybe NOT. I did not buy this car for ANY investment/collector value.I bought it to stuff an old 331 HEMI mill I bought 15 years ago into SOME kind of B-body car and enjoy it ! Mopar Charlie Gluck's cars/articles inspired me ! I enjoy Elbow-grease ENGINEERING. I believe in truly being able to take all my mechanics/machine shop/engineering skills to their limits as an ART-Form. Remember- I may be "doing it on the cheap..."-but so did NASA with the Saturn 5 in 1969 using the cheapest priced engineers/subcontractors to pull off the impossible-and LAND a MAN on the Moon as Kennedy quoted, "before the end of the decade-land a man on the moon and safely return him to the earth. This will not be easy-but will measure all the talents and capabilities of man in a combined effort. We do this because it is not easy, but because we believe in what we will accomplish-our energies combined for all..."
If you all look at the "wing-cars"of 69/70 (when we went to the MOON)...they were varied race cars with MANY color combinations-so they would be EASILY Recognizable on the track and they too were feats of engineering and ART combined ! This is what I celebrate.The 60's were a tumultuous TIME of ART/COLOR/WAR/Technological advancement. To have the talents/shop/crew that George Barris has had building The Munstermobile, Grandpa's Coffincar DRAGULA, The Batmobile, Knightrider, A-Team van, etc. inspired us all as we grew-up. Cars such as Herbie the Love Bug we've used at The Children's Orthopedic Hospital-sponsored vintage races here in Wash. State create MAGIC, awe and joy in all people. My cars stock-or not create this magic and joy; thus, joy for myself as their creator/restorer/engineer/artist. I do this FOR the Good for all...and do not believe in being NEGATIVE towards others, which is EVIL. We are Americans-a YOUNG country-yet the most creative/accomplished group of folks since the Romans to do GOOD for all in such a short time period !
Attached in the last 8 pages of this thread are pictures of my Wife's old '66 race-car , Herbie Our Love Bug, and Dave Day's old school 392 inspiring HEMI A-gas OLD SCHOOL nostalgic drag rail. I enjoy helping others re-build cars "shot to hell" and teach/inspire them to BELIEVE in themselves and their deep-rooted talent/capability/artistic feats. This is WHAT makes us all successful Americans.
Thank you
-The TESH
Quote from: daytonalo on August 05, 2007, 06:55:56 AM
I just built AN ALL NEW 472 STROKER HEMI , 11-1 , ALUM HEADS , 600 HP FOR 12K , NOW THATS CHEAP
I don't even have that much in my car, car included. I think that your 472 is awesome, and I'd love to have one, but until then a stroked out 354 will have to do. In fact, a lot of old skool dragsters used to squeeze a hell of a lot of HP's out of those little elephants, I may not do that with mine, but ultra high performance is still an option.
AMEN.
392/354/331...still available today..yet OLD School inspiring our young generation !
hey Tesh, are you building a slingshot dragster? i've always wanted one of those. :drool5:
No . Dave Day is here in Auburn, Wash. He is the builder of many famous A-gas and other Rail cars. To find out MORE ! His religion is HEMI. He owns/operates Aluminum Head Welders of Auburn, WASH. REMEMBER this-if you want to have folks RUN quickly across the parking lot to see your car-or WIN a show trolphy many different times-put a HEMI under the hood ! This is a fact. Owning ANYTHING HEMI powered is as awesome as owning an old WW2 fighter plane in MY opinion. Another fact.
:o
Here's my "Cooter" pal Paul Reichert. The 392 DUAL 4-V mill is in "reciprocating parts-balance"...then it's "short-block assembly time" followed up by "Long-Block assembly time"; then it's DUAL 4V "Offy-time" followed up by the 100 Hp hit of NaO2 !!!
:lol: :2thumbs: :o :popcrn: :drool5: :icon_smile_big: :yesnod: :smilielol:
as if the car didnt stick out enought already Paint the wing green
Dear Stuart,
Do you "specialize": in old ICE-Cream trucks? I prefer a 3 wheeler for my next "clown-car" project !
-Thank you
-The TESH
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on August 15, 2007, 02:03:55 PM
Dear Stuart,
Do you "specialize": in old ICE-Cream trucks? I prefer a 3 wheeler for my next "clown-car" project !
-Thank you
-The TESH
What does that mean?
Thanks for asking. It simply means-that I can paint ANY car ANY color combo I want to. I don't need to EXPLAIN why to everyone WHY ! I do what I want with ANY car and do not care really how others feel! It's called freedom as an American. I love creativity. Look at Jessie James and his Ice Cream truck sometime ! It too "roasts the tyres" !!! :lol: :2thumbs:
Hey Tesh, I'm wondering when these guys are going to start sending you checks, if they are going to tell you how YOUR car should look then they need to kick down some sponsorship money or keep their negative comments to themselves!
Quote from: AirborneSilva on August 15, 2007, 02:49:21 PM
Hey Tesh, I'm wondering when these guys are going to start sending you checks, if they are going to tell you how YOUR car should look then they need to kick down some sponsorship money or keep their negative comments to themselves!
:iagree: Exactly!
Troy
Tesh, Please hurry up and finish the duktona 'cause I'm gonna go to washington and you better give me a ride in that car, 'cause it is sweeet!!!!!!!!!1 :cheers:
didnt mean to offend but it did get some good conversation going
hey i took a satelite conv. and made a superbird out of it you dont see that everyday either
Quote from: moparstuart on August 15, 2007, 04:18:04 PM
didnt mean to offend but it did get some good conversation going
hey i took a satelite conv. and made a superbird out of it you dont see that everyday either
No you don't see that everyday, ya got pictures of your satelite/supoerbird? as for the conversation, well lets just say it has gotten quite spirited in this thread at times...
i have tons of pictures of the restoration of my car but i cant resize ??? i am posting retarded ????
if some one could help i can post stuart
tesh cool car i hope you are not mad or offended by what i said
Forgiveness is granted. :2thumbs:
NOW-get ahold of PETE V-8 (his last name is Veight). He is the Wing-Car GURU. He built a 1970 Daytona Convertible, which is Limelight Green with a black wing. It has a HEMi and is AWESOME !
He's at:
860-350-6864
He has helped me out with many parts. He also has an original HEMI Bird, other Wing Cars. He's an awesome dude out of "CONNECT-TICUTT".
Good luck with the project
-The TESH
:scratchchin:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on August 17, 2007, 10:33:35 AM
Forgiveness is granted. :2thumbs:
NOW-get ahold of PETE V-8 (his last name is Veight). He is the Wing-Car GURU. He built a 1970 Daytona Convertible, which is Limelight Green with a black wing. It has a HEMi and is AWESOME !
He's at:
860-350-6864
He has helped me out with many parts. He also has an original HEMI Bird, other Wing Cars. He's an awesome dude out of "CONNECT-TICUTT".
Good luck with the project
-The TESH
:scratchchin:
Hey, tesh. I heard of that guy!!! He is in CT and has a huge stable of Mopars. I think he has 2 superpirds, some 'cuda's, and a roadunner. My friend Steve and I went by his place and met him. My friend steve also has a 69 charger hemi clone.
i am also really lucky i live 30 minutes from a family who has 4 birds including one hemi
and 10 minutes from wayne perkins who has 2 hemi daytona and a superbird . very easy access to reference material
Got the wheel spacers back from the machinist today en "put em on"...
Also installed an updated battery tray... :popcrn: :cheers:
Nice job on getting the wheel spacers made! That sure would make me feel a lot better. :2thumbs:
She sure is coming along. . .
Hey, when is that engine going to show up, we'd like a look see at it :drool5: :yesnod:
Quote from: AirborneSilva on August 20, 2007, 11:01:07 PM
Hey, when is that engine going to show up, we'd like a look see at it :drool5: :yesnod:
Not trying to hijack the thread at all, but how's your car coming along Airborne? It's been a while since I've seen any updates.
the motor is in balance as wl as the flywheel/clutch/bellhousing
:scratchchin:
Quote from: terrible one on August 20, 2007, 11:09:43 PM
Quote from: AirborneSilva on August 20, 2007, 11:01:07 PM
Hey, when is that engine going to show up, we'd like a look see at it :drool5: :yesnod:
Not trying to hijack the thread at all, but how's your car coming along Airborne? It's been a while since I've seen any updates.
Hey Terrible, I have the frame rails welded in (finally), but don't have 100% of the welds done. I had to put in the old axle too so I can get it ready to move, the wife and I are moving on the 30th, going across country to Virginia where the wife is going to work at the Pentagon, so I've been busy getting ready for the move. I will try to take some pictures and update my hlpag thread.
Quote from: AirborneSilva on August 21, 2007, 08:35:58 AM
Quote from: terrible one on August 20, 2007, 11:09:43 PM
Quote from: AirborneSilva on August 20, 2007, 11:01:07 PM
Hey, when is that engine going to show up, we'd like a look see at it :drool5: :yesnod:
Not trying to hijack the thread at all, but how's your car coming along Airborne? It's been a while since I've seen any updates.
Hey Terrible, I have the frame rails welded in (finally), but don't have 100% of the welds done. I had to put in the old axle too so I can get it ready to move, the wife and I are moving on the 30th, going across country to Virginia where the wife is going to work at the Pentagon, so I've been busy getting ready for the move. I will try to take some pictures and update my hlpag thread.
Oh right on, cool deal. :2thumbs:
Quoteget ahold of PETE V-8 (his last name is Veight). He is the Wing-Car GURU
i went to Pete's house. he's a good man . he only has 3 mopars and a bunch of ford station wagons . he's into those. he's wing cars are special. he has the green playboy daytona that appeared in playboy magazine in 1969 . he owns an orig hemi superbird that was the production land speed record holder in 1970 . super low mileage and orig . plus he has his hemi daytona convertable. i bought some parts from him and spent the afternoon with him . super nice guy . Rene
that would be awesome would love to see his cars too that convertible sounds amazing anyone got any pictures of it ???
he knew that white superbirds are my fav wing car. so when i got there he didn't open the door. i stood on his porch with my wife for about 3 minutes, then i heard a rumbleling coming around the house . there in front of me was the most beautiful white hemi superbird that I've ever seen. the next 30 minutes are kinda sketchy. he spoke to my wife and i stared and took pics of the car. at that point i couldn't hear anything. i was blinded by the bird. nicest bird I've ever seen Rene
yeah my buddy dick drake has a vit. c orange , hemi pistol grip car just competely restored
doesnt even have the hemi back in it yet it's beautiful car too i just drool
Rene , on behalf of the Mopar hobby , LEAVE PEOPLE ALONE , YOU STALKER !!!!!!!!!!!!!
i'd stalk that guy too
:D
Pete's a smart man. He NEVER got married !
I have been a man whore most of my life , now I'm 43 and alone by choice ! Pickens gets slim the older you get .
QuotePickens gets slim the older you get
i disagree . the older i got the more luck i had with women . there more desperate . :lol:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on August 22, 2007, 12:14:23 PM
QuotePickens gets slim the older you get
i disagree . the older i got the more luck i had with women . there more desperate . :lol:
Now that's funny, I don't care who you are :rofl:
Quote from: AirborneSilva on August 22, 2007, 01:35:56 PM
Quote from: BigBlockSam on August 22, 2007, 12:14:23 PM
QuotePickens gets slim the older you get
i disagree . the older i got the more luck i had with women . there more desperate . :lol:
Now that's funny, I don't care who you are :rofl:
the problem IS that the good ones never get desperate!!
Quote from: 1hot68 on August 22, 2007, 01:40:27 PM
Quote from: AirborneSilva on August 22, 2007, 01:35:56 PM
Quote from: BigBlockSam on August 22, 2007, 12:14:23 PM
QuotePickens gets slim the older you get
i disagree . the older i got the more luck i had with women . there more desperate . :lol:
Now that's funny, I don't care who you are :rofl:
the problem IS that the good ones never get desperate!!
As things start pointing/going south desperation sets in :yesnod:
Engine is being balanced internally. Got the Centerforce DUAL Friction clutch kit ordered up today. When it arrives next week- I'll take it to the engine shop for Damper/crank/flywheel/clutch plate n Pressure plate full balance.
The Holley Dual 4 V's are on order along with linkage and the Weiland Dual 4V intake manifold !
Can you HEMI now ??? :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :cheers: :o ;) :2thumbs:
get us some pictures of the motor now
OK-the Centerforce DUAL Friction Pressure Plate, Clutch Plate and Throw-out bearing arrived 2 days ago along with Summit's Chrysler Hi-Torque Mini Starter.
$ 600.00 in "beer-change"...don't tell the wife !!! :hah: :cheers: :drool5:
These parts went into the balancing shop with the 392 mill this am.
All 4 now !
pretty stuff
i'm sure someone has said but what manual trans are you mounting up the the 392 ??????
An A833. Pics/description of it are on pages 1-9 of this thread. Take a look ! :cheers:
OK-took Jimmy out in his 70 SuperBee to CELEBRATE one year since we started his restoration. I took my 65 Stang and our friend from England. We had a "Splendid time" acting as "HEATHUNS at HOOTERS" ! Take a look... We have SINNED...Thank GOD ! :D :o :cheers: :drool5: :drool5:
MORE HERE: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,33258.0.html
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:..and the girls aren't bad either
Made=up a "DUKES-appropriate" steering wheel center-cap for DUKETONA today...
Take a look !
:scratchchin:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on July 28, 2007, 08:14:16 PM
:2thumbs:
OK-Brake line installation/Brake Bleeding is tomorrow. Got the Pedal Assy into place ong with the new MC and Clutch-rod boot/rod/. HEMI arrivesin 17 days..."but who's counting...right?"
:lol:
When does the HEMI arrive?
yes i would love to see some pictures of the hemi also
very nice larry thanks for that info
OK-to answer that ?...Here it is in STEPS:
Step 1: MUST finish CNC Machining new 392-MOPAR A833 Bellhousing adapter.
Step 2: Fit-check A833 to Bellhousing to Adapter to 392 Block along with newly set up Flywheel.
Step 3: Fit check center of input shaft on tranny within 0.004" clearance with new Pilot Bearing.
Step 4: Fit new starter to adapter/belhousing. Check starter ring gear movement/clearances
Step 5: Disassemble and send Flywheel, Crank, Pressure Plate, Clutch Plate, Pilot Bearing, Flywheel and PP bolt sets and Harmonic balancer into DG Machine for Balancing
Step 6: Finish Internal Balance of Pistons/Rings/Clearance fit Bearings
Step 7: Build the Shortbock (this includes the FORGED Pistons and NEW H-Beam Rods
Step 8: Install new Wilcap Oil Filter adapter and check valve with Center Sump Oil Pump Pickup/Pump
Step 8: Install head Gaskets and Heads and Pushrods and Roller tipped Rockers
Step 9: Install Cam and Timing Chain (dual roller of course)
Step 10: Drop motor into DUKTONA, etc.
:drool5:
Are you going to install some heilium tanks in the nose for the whale motor wieght? :popcrn:
WEIGHT is the correct spellin'. He (on the Periodic Table of Elements) is spelled "helium".
The car will have a "Static Balance" at its fulcrum (C.G. point) as we Boeing Flight Test guys say.
The HEAVY Lincoln Versailles 9.0" rearend with POSI and Disc Brakes weighs 212 lbs. The WING weighs another 100 lbs with all its attach hardware. The car SHOULD evenly balance out with not too much weight removal/addition. We'll see as we PRE-Flight it !
:scratchchin:
Had a ? on your wiring harness pictures .Is it from a 68 or 69. 68 had a short style ignition switch .69 was a longer one.Which I use for quick ID ,What I found on the 68 charger wiring harnesses the front park running lamps or when using/Daytona grille lights go off when using a 68 charger harness. when the headlight switch is fullly on 69 stay on in that headlight switch position.I personally experienced this when a friend with a real daytona used a 68 charger harness
Gosh- I can not answer that honesty. My car is just a "scab-job" of old parts thrown together.
Ok thanks I was curious .Knowing what your going through .Getting all the other related assemblies and mechanicals .The electrical system.Can be a pain. I spent years rewiring cars .Continued success.With all the daytona replicas Ive seen or known about .I said for sometime .Somone should do a dukes of hazzard daytona in full details.Push bar in front of nose roof flag 01 even on the headlight doors.Wayne at TDC being a charger fan .And was always wanting a daytona himself .He looked at mine sometime back.Will be quite impressed Im sure with the combination
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on September 06, 2007, 08:28:57 PM
WEIGHT is the correct spellin'.
Now THAT'S funny :haha:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on September 06, 2007, 08:28:57 PM
Disc Braqkes
Unless that was on purpose to flow with the "theme" of the ride :scratchchin: ;)
Here is Paul Reichert showing me the exact 392 HEMI mill that will be built for DUKTONA.
This "old school" HEMI is in Paul's jet boat.
:cheers:
pretty :2thumbs:
totally awesome.
now he needs to dig up a pair of 'chrysler marine' valve covers!
Is that guy with the boat Tommy Rowe the 60s singer.
No-that is Paul Reichert-Congressman Dave Reichert's cousin. He DOES get compared to Davey Jones of The Monkees all the time by women, though ! :hah:
Now-the "boat"... I found this on Seattle Craig's List last year for $ 4500.00 for Paul. It came complete as u see it with its 392 dual 4V HEMI-mill and 2 spare 392's (complete) for "spares".
Guess WHERE MY 392 block is coming from ??? :scratchchin: :cheers:
Couple more shots of the Mill... :o
I am an Ol' Flight Test guy. Well-finished assembly of the "over the river and thru the weeds" A7-ish safety seat for DUKTONA. Cooter'd be PROUD ! :scratchchin:
Still looking in the "spares" box for the squibs ! :nana:
Bin thinkin usen them Seat handles to operate my 4.0" exhaust cutouts and the other seat hande for a parking brake !!!
"It's gunna be intersteen" !!! NOTE-the "Danger" stickers for Assifer Friendly tew vu, too !!!
LoL
-The TESH
Now, that is a theme I like. :2thumbs:
Good. I'll be installing the SPECIAL PEZ dispenser next. Stay tuned !
Here's MORE...
:scratchchin:
I'm thinking you should install honeywell FMS's and a dual nav TCAS. That would be sweet!!!
Stuff ike THIS? A HUD also !!!
:icon_smile_big: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :2thumbs:
Me likey!!!
is that the 'Stang?
tesh you are out there buddy!!!!! keep up the good work
That's my oldest son Cole's 67 Mustang Convertible (ex race car). We call it the Flying car now. The E-seat used to go in with it. He did not want it in there, so I gave him a new Kirkey seat. :scratchchin:
Finally found an "old Team-driver photo" of Fish Tesh (my uncle), who used to drive the convertible race-car.
:o
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on September 20, 2007, 08:59:51 AM
Finally found an "old Team-driver photo" of Fish Tesh (my uncle), who used to drive the convertible race-car.
:o
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: I thought I was the only one that suffered from altitude sickness
My wife's friend has a daughter who is a Jessica Simpson look-a-like impersonator. She is planning on coming over to take a pic or two with DUKETONA later this month. I asked her to see if her Lindsey Lohan lookalike girlfriend wants to take pics with Herbie Our Love bug :
http://www.geocities.com/thecandyfix/Herbie_the_Love_BUG.html
make sure she wears the dasieydukes
Roger that one. Will comply.
:2thumbs:
Anything new on the Duketona? When's that Hemi goin' in?
yeah we need updates
The HEADS are being done right now with Stainless Steel valves. The motor will be 10.5-1 compression on pump gas. It has Forged Pistons, Eagle crank, Eagle rods. Going Chrome moly rings set. The Adapter plate is getting "lightening holes/pattern" in it to lighten it up. It is 3/4 " thick 6061-T6 Aluminum and "only weighs 56 lbs SO FAR". The "Balance job" will be done AFTER that. The Dual 4V carbs are being set up (as on Paul's HEMI boat shown in this thread). The Dual 4V Hillborne style Air Scoop arrived yesterday from Summit. NaO2 kit will arrive AFTER THAT.
In the mean time-SuperBee Jim Majors aka "Jimmy HEMI" is having the same 392 Built by Reichert and will go in the little ride shown below ! :o
Patience Grasshoppers !!!
It WILL be Awesome-I promise you all THAT !!!
:2thumbs:
How does that car hoist hold up over the years from being outside? Or do you live in a mild climate?
hurst clone ??????? nice
I have insulated the lift each year with heat blankets and spray WD40 on the cyl. rams to prevent rusting of them. I run it all year long, but when it gets icy- I wrap it up !
Neet project TESH! HALLOWEEN just around the corner, this is a fitting way to end a HLPAG tragedy! This car will still be a lot of fun for years to come! The colors remind me of the real stockcars of the late 60's early 70's!
Steve
Look what Jimmy got for his DART today ! $ 200.00 cash and we got a Vertigate Shifter and A-833 (newy rebuilt 5 yrs ago-and sold to us by a Chevy truck owner) !
:o :scratchchin:
Stay Tuned...
Hooah, Airborne Troop :icon_smile_big:
counting the minutes
YOU'LL BE G L A D you did !
:icon_smile_big: :drool5: :drool5: :nana: :cheers: :o :scratchchin:
Hee SHE EEEEEE !!!!!!
:scratchchin: :o :icon_smile_big: :drool5: :drool5: :nana: :nana: :hah:
and as The70RT put it, "... she is a beautiful girl. I give any woman who is willing to have pics taken (and posted here) with a car a lot of credit. "
ALL pictures removed-DUE to UNKIND comments about her pictures by UNKIND people on this link...And you know WHO you ARE !
looks real good. the car too . :D those jugs .................................of moonshine are nice :cheers:
Where's the pics from the bungalows out behind the Boar's Nest?
...and nothin' against blondes but who's the brunette up on the wing?
Where's this at? I see WA plates.....area looks familiar. ;D
*EDIT*...went back through the thread, your not too far from me, but I've never seen that out there when driving past...... ;)
Christmas is over, you can take the lights down now... :nana:
Quote from: nh_mopar_fan on October 25, 2007, 12:29:44 PM
Upon further review and after checking the pics on the other site, I'd hit it.
Whoever took the original pics did the lady a dis-service.
Give the camera to the monkee next time. :nana:
I'm sure she will sleep better tonight knowing you would hit it :smilielol:
Quote from: Brock Samson on October 25, 2007, 12:23:27 PM
Christmas is over, you can take the lights down now... :nana:
Christmas is coming around again.....I gotta start on my light display..gotta beat the neighbour this year! :D
Looking forward this week to the new HEMI to bellhousing adapter plate !
Stay tuned...
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on October 25, 2007, 06:25:45 PM
Looking forward this week to the new HEMI to bellhousing adapter plate !
Stay tuned...
So, did the adapter plate come in yet? Tomorrows Friday already.... I'm getting excited to hear and see this thing run. :drive:
Quote from: PocketThunder on November 01, 2007, 03:02:45 PM
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on October 25, 2007, 06:25:45 PM
Looking forward this week to the new HEMI to bellhousing adapter plate !
Stay tuned...
So, did the adapter plate come in yet? Tomorrows Friday already.... I'm getting excited to hear and see this thing run. :drive:
dito
The 331/354/392 HEMI Adapter plate will be photographed MONDAY evening on Nov. 5th, I will then imediately post the pics here. Then it goes to Dave Day's shop and will be fit checked with the 360 A833 Mopar bellhousing/fork/clutch/PP from Centerforce aong with throw out bearing and Pilot bushing and bolted up and clearance checked and miked for center adjustment possibilities.
Anyhow-this design will be for any early HEMI to A833 Manual and then Paul will have one for a SB Chevy Manual and T350/400 also. These also will be perfected...THEN sold by Paul !
Jim Majors aka "Gimme HEMI Jimmy !" wil do the same with his HEMI Dart !
Here is his 8.75 Rear axle-it'll run 4 link with panhard bar and wheelie bars. The back will be fuly tubbed ! :cheers:...he'll be running 3:55 gears with Moser axles in it. He has the close ratio A-833 4 speed with a Vertigate shifter (Mr. Gasket). The stock 1957 Truck bellhousing (3/8" thick) will be the scattershield. The floorboard will be 3/16 plate over the hump for MORE safety, also. We'll run a Hydraulic Throwout bearing.:cheers:
Hey Mark, don't let some nasty words from an ignorant ass get you or your girl down. I really appreciate all the detailed pics, info and your sense of humor you bring to this site. :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Now, hurry up and get that hemi in the car
SING THIS like the Monkees song...
"Well I saw the PLATE...Now I'm a believer !"
:scratchchin:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on November 06, 2007, 12:41:06 PM
SING THIS like the Monkees song...
"Well I saw the PLATE...Now I'm a believer !"
:scratchchin:
thats cool
on your way
I deleted all my comments and I apologize.
Sweet Tesh!!! I'm definitely leaning towards a Hemi in my Charger, but that is years down the road....
Quote from: nh_mopar_fan on November 06, 2007, 12:56:06 PM
I deleted all my comments and I apologize.
that was a great manly thing to do
must have gotten the lock
i
Once again MODTOP's unkind posts were deleted..... he's gonna get a big blackeye :icon_smile_blackeye: hanging around here. Whomever he is, he certainly has an axe to grind with General Lee Tesh - who, for the record, has been nuthin' but nice to everybody on the board. He's a good ol country boy with a good sense of humor. Tesh, if your listening, don't go changing brother - we like you just the way you are :2thumbs:
Some folks just can't help but be an ass, hopefully he will get banned. If ya got nothing good to say then keep your pie hole shut!
Enough with the retarded comments--i want to see some engine-on-transmission action!
Quote from: TUFCAT on November 08, 2007, 11:42:08 AM
Once again MODTOP's unkind posts were deleted..... he's gonna get a big blackeye :icon_smile_blackeye: hanging around here. Whomever he is, he certainly has an axe to grind with General Lee Tesh - who, for the record, has been nuthin' but nice to everybody on the board. He's a good ol country boy with a good sense of humor. Tesh, if your listening, don't go changing brother - we like you just the way you are :2thumbs:
Quote from: AirborneSilva on November 08, 2007, 12:31:42 PM
Some folks just can't help but be an ass, hopefully he will get banned. If ya got nothing good to say then keep your pie hole shut!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/Nokari/Amen-Brother.jpg)
why is the wing green? on orange too, not the best color choice, whats the reasoning behind that bogus color combo?
I eat Carrots.
:scratchchin:
Quote from: 1968 Charger B5 on November 11, 2007, 04:24:50 PM
why is the wing green? on orange too, not the best color choice, whats the reasoning behind that bogus color combo?
Thread's 13 pages long. Pull up a chair.
Quote from: 1968 Charger B5 on November 11, 2007, 04:24:50 PM
why is the wing green? on orange too, not the best color choice, whats the reasoning behind that bogus color combo?
why are all your posts negitive ?
What's a Duktona?
This Car is just bizarre....
But somehow I like it.
Good luck and keep up the work.
:scratchchin: The General Li got me to thinking,.. if ya' really want to piss off the pureists, put this on the roof.. :lol:
(http://gtf.org/yef/Japanese_empire_flag.png)
that would be awesome.
updates? updates?
Quote from: pettybird on November 13, 2007, 01:10:33 PM
that would be awesome.
updates? updates?
I think Mark is done with the updates, because of all the unkind words about the girl and his car. I have been known to be an ass, from time to time, but I would never mock someone else's car. Especially, when the person posts 13 pages of everything done to his car, only to have HLPAG and others sign on and make ridiculous posts.
If you want to know why the car is named Duktona, the answer lies in the first few pages of this thread.
If you want to know why the Wing is green I can surmise this,
Mark bought this car from HLPAG. He feels that he bought a lemon, Green is the color of Lemonade. Thus
The green wing.
I think Mark is a valuable member on this site. If you do not like his car do not post. It's the rude members (which are mostly noobs) which make me want to leave this site and join another site. I have really had it with the bashing and feel it would be a shame to have this thread locked.
Mark, if you feel the need to want to continue with updates, you can PM, me. I am looking forward to the hemi pics. I am a car guy and am so far away from being a purist. I just want to let you know that it takes guts and alot of hard work to do what you're doing. Not to mention alot of $$$
Keep up the good work
Orlando
the green color on the wing came from the green color on his kawasaki motorcycle.. :nixon: Booo Yaaa whose got the mind like a steel trap!? me baby!! :boogie:
I better go re-read the earlier pages to verify that it was a Kawasaki.. :slap:
Lemonade is green?
Yep, Kawasaki!! :2thumbs: found it on page 2 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,27469.msg314253.html#msg314253
Hey guys, I know Mark pretty well and while he dosen't appreciate the dumb ass remarks from morons he has thick enough skin to not let those of us who do appreciate what he is doing deter him from posting.. I do know how you feel though Charger boy, I don't post here as much as I used to, some of the noobs are, well morons who can't keep their negative comments to themselves...
I've slowed down also.... and with Charger Boy on this one :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
Quote from: 70charger_boy on November 13, 2007, 01:50:00 PM
Quote from: pettybird on November 13, 2007, 01:10:33 PM
that would be awesome.
updates? updates?
I think Mark is done with the updates, because of all the unkind words about the girl and his car. I have been known to be an ass, from time to time, but I would never mock someone else's car. Especially, when the person posts 13 pages of everything done to his car, only to have HLPAG and others sign on and make ridiculous posts.
If you want to know why the car is named Duktona, the answer lies in the first few pages of this thread.
If you want to know why the Wing is green I can surmise this,
Mark bought this car from HLPAG. He feels that he bought a lemon, Green is the color of Lemonade. Thus
The green wing.
I think Mark is a valuable member on this site. If you do not like his car do not post. It's the rude members (which are mostly noobs) which make me want to leave this site and join another site. I have really had it with the bashing and feel it would be a shame to have this thread locked.
Mark, if you feel the need to want to continue with updates, you can PM, me. I am looking forward to the hemi pics. I am a car guy and am so far away from being a purist. I just want to let you know that it takes guts and alot of hard work to do what you're doing. Not to mention alot of $$$
Keep up the good work
Orlando
I appreciate your reason to rant, but I'm honestly looking for updates on the trans adapter, clutch, bell, etc, and how the motor's going to fit in the car. I didn't mean to come off as mean...maybe a little cheesy? I know NOTHING about early hemis except the distributor is in the back. I've seen early wedge cross rams in B bodies, but not 1G hemis. headers? manifolds? Post on!
Also, I maintain that the rising sun would be sweet on a roof. I've read enough Sport Compact car, Super Street, etc. to be surprised that I haven't seen it done. I'd also like to see the stars n' bars larger on the roof, like the union jack on Minis. Imagine a blown-up flag extending down to the vinyl top trim...see?
Quote from: AirborneSilva on November 13, 2007, 06:54:34 PM
Hey guys, I know Mark pretty well and while he dosen't appreciate the dumb ass remarks from morons he has thick enough skin to not let those of us who do appreciate what he is doing deter him from posting.. I do know how you feel though Charger boy, I don't post here as much as I used to, some of the noobs are, well morons who can't keep their negative comments to themselves...
Thanks for keeping things positive.
OK Guys. I PLAN to KEEP this thread going, despite all negativity and uneducated comments. I am showing by engineering , pictures and the talents others (like Mopar Charlie Gluck share) that a non-stock car can BECOME anyone's recipie car. THIS IS what Hot-Rodding is all about !
I grew up remembering all MOPAR on the showroom floor brand new...and begged my father to buy a Superbird...more than once! My neighbor had a yellow BOSS 302 !
The HEMI will go in well, because others have done it...I purchased kit parts to do it, others have designed and ENGINEERED and machined parts to make it a reality!
I celebrate HISTORY and the early HEMI IS THE SHIT...always will be to me! I LOVE to go to auto museums and SEE the old rail jobs and gassers and Slingshots, etc! I am preserving a true AMERICAN ART FORM for my 3 boys and little girl. Each kid will get one of my cars to remember me by and continue the AMERICAN Legacy ! I do not care if the "original factory worker's booger is on the front seat" or the ORIGINAL carpet and old Cheerios are still ground into the carpet. I build cars TO HAVE FUN on the STREET/Track with-period! I do not WORSHIP or have a religion to my cars. I drive them and celebrate life with them-PERIOD ! Do you guys KNOW that a DC Electric powered car can outrun ANY Mopar in the quarter mile? Look here for fun/learning: www.nedra.com
All for now-your LEADER
-The TESH
:scratchchin:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on November 14, 2007, 07:20:03 PM
All for now-your LEADER
-The TESH
WAIT...isnt Troy our leader :smilielol: :D :nana:
Quote from: 69bronzeT5 on November 14, 2007, 07:24:24 PM
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on November 14, 2007, 07:20:03 PM
All for now-your LEADER
-The TESH
WAIT...isnt Troy our leader :smilielol: :D :nana:
]
Not in the Aero Car section.. :nana:
:smilielol:
Yes......... but I bet he gets his wing :engel016:
Geez, everybodies a comedian......... :slap:
<-------------------3,400
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on November 14, 2007, 07:20:03 PMor the ORIGINAL carpet and old Cheerios are still ground into the carpet.
We found the Cheerios I installed in the car in the '70's when we pulled the back seat, along with a Long John Silver's coloring book...
I can probably find all kinds of Cheerios in the kids section of our minivan. I wonder how much work it would be to age them so they appear 1970 vintage and then sell them on e-bay? :smilielol:
OK-here's some automotive eye-candy. Colected up "a couple" A-833's and shifters. Anyhoo...the HEMI is going together with balance/blueprinting/forged crank, eage rods and forged pistons. Centerforce clutch, PP and throwout bearing. Patience grasshoppers....
GOOD things WILL come to those who WAIT. I promise ya'l...this Spring...she'll be roasting tyres !!! :scratchchin:
keep up the great work tesh
Found out WHY my wife got this computer desk so cheap ! Factory boogers !
I know the are not my kids'...cause they EAT them ! :scratchchin: :o ::) ::)
nice aluminum case trans...
Anything "special" about steel vs aluminum cased tranny A 833s ???
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on November 15, 2007, 11:05:25 AM
Found out WHY my wife got this computer desk so cheap ! Factory boogers !
I know the are not my kids'...cause they EAT them ! :scratchchin: :o ::) ::)
Now that's funny, I don't care who you are :smilielol: :rofl: :smilielol: :rofl: :smilielol: :rofl:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on November 15, 2007, 04:43:55 PM
Anything "special" about steel vs aluminum cased tranny A 833s ???
with that big heavy cast iron board anchor you have under the hood any weight you can save with the aluminun will help
I like how being negative coinsides with me being a "noob." Well Tesh your idea is your idea and I have no problem with you wanting to build something that is cool to you, but don't post and ask for commments and think everyone will like it. It seems I could build a brown wing car, with a green wing/stripe call it "Shit-tona" and be a hero around here. Every one on here just kisses ass and I'm sorry for not jumping on that bandwagon. Tesh your creation is acceptable and good luck with your project, just don't expect me to love it like everyone else, that is all Im saying.
Quote from: 1968 Charger B5 on November 15, 2007, 05:52:13 PM
I like how being negative coinsides with me being a "noob." Well Tesh your idea is your idea and I have no problem with you wanting to build something that is cool to you, but don't post and ask for commments and think everyone will like it. It seems I could build a brown wing car, with a green wing/stripe call it "Shit-tona" and be a hero around here. Every one on here just kisses ass and I'm sorry for not jumping on that bandwagon. Tesh your creation is acceptable and good luck with your project, just don't expect me to love it like everyone else, that is all Im saying.
i love his creativity and craftsmanship , you dont have to agree with his color combo , but keep the negitivity to your self and dont shit on other peoples projects
Quote from: moparstuart on November 15, 2007, 06:00:15 PM
Quote from: 1968 Charger B5 on November 15, 2007, 05:52:13 PM
I like how being negative coinsides with me being a "noob." Well Tesh your idea is your idea and I have no problem with you wanting to build something that is cool to you, but don't post and ask for commments and think everyone will like it. It seems I could build a brown wing car, with a green wing/stripe call it "Shit-tona" and be a hero around here. Every one on here just kisses ass and I'm sorry for not jumping on that bandwagon. Tesh your creation is acceptable and good luck with your project, just don't expect me to love it like everyone else, that is all Im saying.
i love his creativity and craftsmanship , you dont have to agree with his color combo , but keep the negitivity to your self and dont shit on other peoples projects
:iagree:
Rick (1968 Charger B5), I know you were part of the old D-C.com board and aren't exactly a noob. However the negativity around here has reached a crescendo and will be stopped. What may have worked on the old board and has been tolerated to some degree on this board is not how things are going to remain indefinitely.
So the color scheme isn't your favorite? Fine. It doesn't have to be. Your opinion of the color scheme doesn't have any greater credence than anyone else's, and no one is trying to change your opinion. Expressing an opinion does not require maligning others or their tastes in the process. Those who haven't figured out how to get along with others need to take some quick lessons in decorum. Saying this:
Quote from: 1968 Charger B5 on November 15, 2007, 05:52:13 PM
It seems I could build a brown wing car, with a green wing/stripe call it "Shit-tona" and be a hero around here. Every one on here just kisses ass
tells me that without a doubt you just don't get it. We do not all have to agree, but there are way too many people who make a point of being disagreeable while disagreeing. There is a huge difference, and those who can't figure out where the line is should save us all the trouble and keep their opinions to themselves.
For the time being I'm going to leave such posts (like Rick's) in place along with a reminder. However, be prepared for the tirade and attack replies to be removed. They'll all end up on Troy's "desk" eventually, and those whose names come up often enough will probably be shown the door (again?? ;) ).
Quote from: hemigeno on November 15, 2007, 06:32:15 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on November 15, 2007, 06:00:15 PM
Quote from: 1968 Charger B5 on November 15, 2007, 05:52:13 PM
I like how being negative coinsides with me being a "noob." Well Tesh your idea is your idea and I have no problem with you wanting to build something that is cool to you, but don't post and ask for commments and think everyone will like it. It seems I could build a brown wing car, with a green wing/stripe call it "Shit-tona" and be a hero around here. Every one on here just kisses ass and I'm sorry for not jumping on that bandwagon. Tesh your creation is acceptable and good luck with your project, just don't expect me to love it like everyone else, that is all Im saying.
i love his creativity and craftsmanship , you dont have to agree with his color combo , but keep the negitivity to your self and dont shit on other peoples projects
:iagree:
Rick (1968 Charger B5), I know you were part of the old D-C.com board and aren't exactly a noob. However the negativity around here has reached a crescendo and will be stopped. What may have worked on the old board and has been tolerated to some degree on this board is not how things are going to remain indefinitely.
So the color scheme isn't your favorite? Fine. It doesn't have to be. Your opinion of the color scheme doesn't have any greater credence than anyone else's, and no one is trying to change your opinion. Expressing an opinion does not require maligning others or their tastes in the process. Those who haven't figured out how to get along with others need to take some quick lessons in decorum. Saying this:
Quote from: 1968 Charger B5 on November 15, 2007, 05:52:13 PM
It seems I could build a brown wing car, with a green wing/stripe call it "Shit-tona" and be a hero around here. Every one on here just kisses ass
tells me that without a doubt you just don't get it. We do not all have to agree, but there are way too many people who make a point of being disagreeable while disagreeing. There is a huge difference, and those who can't figure out where the line is should save us all the trouble and keep their opinions to themselves.
For the time being I'm going to leave such posts (like Rick's) in place along with a reminder. However, be prepared for the tirade and attack replies to be removed. They'll all end up on Troy's "desk" eventually, and those whose names come up often enough will probably be shown the door (again?? ;) ).
Bravo - well said!
http://www.cnvc.org/
lol Brock good one i like it! haha
good example to remember is...
When you paint your charger like this......
(http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=18767.0;id=28081;image)
....it makes me throw up alittle in my mouth, and wanna beat the living crap outta' ya'.
and/or
....I need to feel good inside about my choices, so can you please praise me for being different?...
:2thumbs:
Quote from: hemigeno on November 15, 2007, 06:32:15 PM
For the time being I'm going to leave such posts (like Rick's) in place along with a reminder. However, be prepared for the tirade and attack replies to be removed. They'll all end up on Troy's "desk" eventually, and those whose names come up often enough will probably be shown the door (again?? ;) ).
I'm good with that!! :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: My vote is .....start busting some skulls. Jan 1st - no more warnings. For the record, I'm not perfect by any means, but some people are getting mean towards others.
Quote from: TUFCAT on November 15, 2007, 08:51:57 PM
Quote from: hemigeno on November 15, 2007, 06:32:15 PM
For the time being I'm going to leave such posts (like Rick's) in place along with a reminder. However, be prepared for the tirade and attack replies to be removed. They'll all end up on Troy's "desk" eventually, and those whose names come up often enough will probably be shown the door (again?? ;) ).
Jan 1st - no more warnings.
I think it will be much sooner
That is one sweet '70 :2thumbs:
Quote from: 1968 Charger B5 on November 15, 2007, 05:52:13 PM
I like how being negative coinsides with me being a "noob." Well Tesh your idea is your idea and I have no problem with you wanting to build something that is cool to you, but don't post and ask for commments and think everyone will like it. It seems I could build a brown wing car, with a green wing/stripe call it "Shit-tona" and be a hero around here. Every one on here just kisses ass and I'm sorry for not jumping on that bandwagon. Tesh your creation is acceptable and good luck with your project, just don't expect me to love it like everyone else, that is all Im saying.
Your last sentence was all you needed to say. There is something to be said for keeping ones mouth shut.
If you were at a show, I'll bet you wouldn't be so rude to walk up to the man and tell him what you think of his car. You'd probably just shake your head and walk by. But somehow, being the man behind the computer screen empowers people to say dumb and insulting things. Look, I am not a personal fan of the whole General Lee thing, ANY General Lee, but I don't run my mouth either. Bottom line, if you don't like it, keep moving. There's enough room for everyone.
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on November 15, 2007, 04:43:55 PM
Anything "special" about steel vs aluminum cased tranny A 833s ???
They came a couple different ways--late model truck and Direct Connection. The DC units are 18 spline. The truck units are usually overdrive... Either way, yeah Stewart has it right that they weigh a bunch less than the iron cases.
Quote from: pettybird on November 16, 2007, 02:04:07 AM
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on November 15, 2007, 04:43:55 PM
Anything "special" about steel vs aluminum cased tranny A 833s ???
They came a couple different ways--late model truck and Direct Connection. The DC units are 18 spline. The truck units are usually overdrive... Either way, yeah Stewart has it right that they weigh a bunch less than the iron cases.
Is the DC unit a large front....(what 5.18" what bearing housing?) like the truck unit? Or did it swap as an outright boltin unit onto 426 HEMIs from 69?
OK-went over to Mopar Mark Douglass'es home tonite to grab up some free 69 DC Parts. He helped my son James do a little "Learnin'Bout them Ol'Elephant Blocks" in his 71 Chally Verty !!!
TAKE a DROOL !!!
-Tesh
:o
Reminds me of the underhood view of my chal.
O.K. Me being the "Inventive Cheapskate" that I am- I HATE spending $ 125.00 PLUS Shipping for a USED set of pitted/potmetal Tail Light Panel Trim Pieces from a wrecking yard (as quoted last week).
My good friend Mark Douglas donated a bent SS center piece of Trim to DUKTONA. Thanks Mark. I straightened it out decently and saved money there; then installed it !
Myself-knowing the MUSTANG restoration business- I lowered my MOPAR pride a bit (as I did with the Lincoln Versailled 9.0" POSI DB rearend I put in the car) and purchased a set of brand new REPRO Mustang 67/68 Quarter Panel extension trim pieces )with hardware included for $32.00 mail order
from: www.mustangsplus.com !!!
NOTE: A Heat Gun can soften the Aluminum Trim with ease for Shaping/Bending the trim-BUT Wear Leather Gloves to avoid getting cut/burned !!!
The pictures below (and continued show the end result !!!)
:scratchchin: :2thumbs: :o ;) :hah: :cheers:
Continuing with the installation:.......
FINALLY...
No kidding?... . that was some light blacksmithing if i ever seen it. :yesnod:
Great work Tesh :2thumbs:
Quote from: PocketThunder on December 04, 2007, 04:02:05 PM
No kidding?... . that was some light blacksmithing if i ever seen it. :yesnod:
Oh yeah! I'll bet if he had a mind to, Tesh could turn his old lady's unused porcelain kilns into a smelter and mix his own alloys!!
Hell...he's got a friggin' homebuilt jet engine in his backyard!!
Hoo-ah buddy!
Yep.
:scratchchin: :o
That is far more amazing than the Duketona (and that's been quite a tale ). :o
Remember...Batman had a Jet Engine (same kind) on HIS car !!!
He had an Ejection seat. SO WILL Duktona !!! :nana: :yesnod: :laugh:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on December 05, 2007, 10:25:31 AM
Remember...Batman had a Jet Engine (same kind) on HIS car !!!
He had an Ejection seat. SO WILL Duktona !!! :nana: :yesnod: :laugh:
forget the hemi use the jet engine
now THAT is cool ! :2thumbs: what do you use as fuel ?
Speakin of Xmas wishes come true-The FORGED pistons showed up today for the "balance" today !!! :drool5:
personally i like the car =) if i had half the imagination I would be one kick ass car builder :yesnod:
Well..." ALL IT TAKES IS THE Desire & the ONE WHO IS a Tryer to Lite them Tyres A-Fire"..."Get out the Sketch Pad...DO NOT let ANYONE Discourage you"...-George Barris ( www.barris.com )
-The TESH 2007
:yesnod: :icon_smile_big: :cheers:
OK-all you curious folks...Got the Adapter plate and bellhousing and clutch parts, mini hi-torque Starter ,
flywheel, tranny all into Dave Day's shop for alignment and final fit check with an existing 392 HEMI Dave has. After today-the flywheel and flywheel bolts, clutch plate, Pressure plate and TOB will all go into the Machine shop for balancing before final 396 HEMI assembly !
I broke my camera at Xmas time...so now I need to buy a new one...then more pics WILL be posted !!!
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on January 11, 2008, 10:55:20 AM
I broke my camera at Xmas time...so now I need to buy a new one...then more pics WILL be posted !!!
you sure you didn't break the camera a couple days before christmas on the last picture you posted? :smilielol:
Quote from: learical1 on January 11, 2008, 01:53:00 PM
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on January 11, 2008, 10:55:20 AM
I broke my camera at Xmas time...so now I need to buy a new one...then more pics WILL be posted !!!
you sure you didn't break the camera a couple days before christmas on the last picture you posted? :smilielol:
:smilielol:..........greassy pizza fingers
Thanks for the update Mark, sounds like things are moving along quite nicely! On a personal note, sorry I have not returned your phone calls, and thanks for calling....
OK-all you "awesome possums".... :icon_smile_cool:
Been busy helping ol'Jimmy Majors set up his A-833 for the Mr. Gasket Vertigate-shifter. The rest is pictures...and waiting for the 426 mill tew arrive !!! I have officially namesd his car the "GIMMIE HEMI Jimmy !!!" :cheers: :laugh:
Tesh,
Is this the same girl that you had pics of on your car?? It says she is from Washington.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7674832
that sure looks like her ?
Looks great :2thumbs:
Quote from: moparstuart on January 14, 2008, 01:48:45 PM
that sure looks like her ?
There is a video on that link and it looked like her to me. I can't believe people bashed her and Tesh took the pics off :brickwall:.......maybe he still has them :scratchchin:
Yeah, same girl. They were talking about the whole thing on Seattle radio today.
The story is the Giants invited her to Green Bay next weekend. Don't know how that would work...never new Favre had a thing for famous women.
i guess the fact that she is getting national attention vindicates tesh .
Well guys...it IS her...Lynsey Nordstrom. After some dumbass stated UNKIND words...later read by her here on DC dot com...and after I had $300.00 worth of T shirts made ... I now sit upon my gigantic lifetime supply of T shirts, which should last easily into my eighties. :icon_smile_blackeye:
She looks like the role on her myspace site.....
http://www.myspace.com/sweetlyns
Check out the Johnny Depp look-a-like she's posing with - that guy is a dead ringer!
Here is the link with pictures and video of her at the game.....
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01142008/news/nationalnews/boys_seeing_double_409749.htm
Jimmy HEMI Majors shown holding up the newly restored Mahogany steering wheel I just finished for DUKTONA !!! The 396 hemi is going together THIS week, also ! Bellhousing/adapter are ready to install too !
NOW..... Installed.
BAD Bad bad NEWS update....My friend who is building my HEMI and Jimmy's HEMI has his own life on hold-He's going thru a HELUVA nasty DIVORCE. His time is limited now. I am guessing JUNE till I see my HEMI-ready for installation.
:eyes:
The GOOD news for him-he has a BEAUTIFUL 27 year old girlfriend !!! I think WHEN the HEMI is ready to assemble-it'll go together a lot better with a fresh mind and a 27 yo girl on his arm !!! :o :cheers: :drool5: :yesnod:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
What Larry said. If I had a "BEAUTIFUL 27 year old girl friend", I don't think building Hemi's would be near the top of the list. ;)
Hook me up with the Jessica looking girl!
Boy-your Charger Grille looks great ! Here's how I did mine:
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,30425.0.html
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on December 04, 2007, 03:48:03 PM
Continuing with the installation:.......
Thanks so much for posting this! I went out today and got me a milwaukee heat gun and fixed my '69 charger "I" beam with it. It's no where near perfect and it's still got some tiny dings but for the $27.00 I spent on it vs. the new $200 price I'll live with it. Im not building a showcar anyways. I cannot see $200 for that thing...no way...rediculous!!
:cheers:
Quote from: Ghoste on March 22, 2008, 12:09:39 AM
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
What Larry said. If I had a "BEAUTIFUL 27 year old girl friend", I don't think building Hemi's would be near the top of the list. ;)
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: 27 huh, that was just 5 short years ago for me... just make sure he keeps her as a GF and doesnt get re-married, then you may never see your Hemi again. :icon_smile_question:
Quote from: PocketThunder on March 24, 2008, 10:45:19 AM
Quote from: Ghoste on March 22, 2008, 12:09:39 AM
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
What Larry said. If I had a "BEAUTIFUL 27 year old girl friend", I don't think building Hemi's would be near the top of the list. ;)
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: 27 huh, that was just 5 short years ago for me... just make sure he keeps her as a GF and doesnt get re-married, then you may never see your Hemi again. :icon_smile_question:
Well at least not until his next divorce, as you said - he needs to just keep her as a girlfriend and have fun LOTS OF FUN :yesnod:
Yep. He has a 27 and 51 yr old set after him THIS week. Both are HOT. He plans the single life TILL Dead-He's much happier NOW. I anticipate a better built motor since he can think a Lot staighter now (head and pencil wise) ! :cheers:
OK. This MONDAY I will receive the fully assembled 392-A833 Bellhousing assembly. We ended up using a 392 auto transmission 1 inch plate (that goes between the engine and bellhousing) and the 340 A-833 manual bellhousing. I decided not to use the bolt-together adapter plate Paul made-it costs $ 700.00, and does not guarantee true centering of the bellhousing with the tranny and the motor. My hot rod pal Dave Day came up with an easier solution! This incudes an NOS 392 starter motor, the flywheel (magged and surfaced) and the clutch fork. The assembly includes a 340 motor bellhousing for the A-833 tranny and is centered on the 392 engine with a dial incicator and the tranny. Dave cut the side of the Bellhousing where the older starter motor will fit, then reinforced it with Aluminum welding (his specialty). Final welding of the 1 inch plate and the bellhousing will ensure proper centering of the tranny's input shaft. Cover plates for starter and bellhousing bottom will be fabbed next. NOTE: The 340 bellhousing has the same 5 holes driled in top of it as the 331, 354, 392 HEMI. The Auto Trans adapter plate spaces the flywheel/crank in the right location for the stock starter motor to be used as well as line up the tranny input shaft correctly. A relief cut was made for the larger nippled starter (old one) I will use.
The flywheel easily fits up inside the bellhousing as well as the clutch assembly!
Sounds like you're getting it all figured out, as usual - great work Mark...
OK-these photos show WHICH bellhousing to use with the Auto Tranny early HEMI 1.0" thick adapter plate (which is Aluminum). You want to use the 340 Motor A-833 Manual Bellhousing, which posesses the same eary HEMI 5 hole block bolt pattern. Weld these two together-after you center the tranny up on the block's crankshaft !
SPECIAL NOTE: The 440 Bellhousing has an Input Shaft collar diameter of 4.8050 inches. The 340 Bellhousing has an Input Shaft collar diameter of 4.36050 inches. YOU MAY need to get a machine shop (using a Bridgeport mill) open up the hole to the larger 4.8050 inch diameter. Measure the input shaft collar carefully on your A-833 being used. This makes a big difference !
Here is the Holley 1050 cfm Dominator Carb for Jimmy's 392 HEMI DART...
" just 7 gas stations to the mile !!! "
O.K...... Got the Pressure plate back today-all Balanced/surfaced for the motor along with the Oilite Bronze Input shaft (goes in the end of the crankshaft on the HEMI) bushing.
Everything is ready to install @ the back of the block ! :cheers:
Quote from: dads_69 on April 12, 2008, 07:19:40 PM
Don't hate me for saying this, the wing & tail stripe color I still don't quiet understand, but I'm stoked to this car to run down the road under its own power! I wanna see some 200 ft. burnouts! :2thumbs:
Where do you see a wing and tail stripe in that picture..? All i see is :drool5: :drool5: Jessica :icon_smile_big:
Jessica WHO ??? :o
does the end of the crank stick out THAT far that you'll be able to bolt up the flywheel, or did I miss a post about a spacer? I'm puzzled as to how you intend to bolt everything up as-is without cutting off most of that adapter plate?
Yes. OLD 331, 354 and 392 cranks have always stuck out further. We clearance fit all the parts on the HEMI along with the stock spacer, the 340 bellhousing and the A-833 tranny and dialed them all in BEFORE welding the bell to the adapter plate. Check out http://www.wilcap.com/webdoc8.html
for more illustrations/adaptations ! Attached also is a pic of my Grandpa's old car it came out of (he used to drive Gma to church Convertible-Style ) !!!
Ell-Lookie Hee Ya'll
Got them A-833's en them bellhousenz ready fer Jimmy's HEMI en mine. Heez uzin a Hurst Vertigate setup. Take a look at my 4 core "desert cooler" MOPAR radiator set in the Duktona!
:2thumbs:
awesome get that HEMI back
The HEMI wil arrive tomorrow night-MONDAY May 5th. Stay tuned for pics !
-The TESH
:drool5:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on May 04, 2008, 11:26:06 AM
The HEMI wil arrive tomorrow night-MONDAY May 5th. Stay tuned for pics !
-The TESH
:drool5:
:popcrn: :popcrn: :drool5: :drool5:
Here is my 354 Hemi-the "back-up"-mock-up block! The other 354 is coming next week...and ready to install !!!
-Tesh
My daughter Moly wanted to Model with the Block ! :scratchchin:
dude! perfect time to put a daytona nose on it . :yesnod:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on May 05, 2008, 09:29:23 PM
My daughter Moly wanted to Model with the Block ! :scratchchin:
cute kid
Here are my "Script " Vave Covers for the mill...
OK-spent a little time "fit-Checking" the new Bellhousing on the 354 HEMI. Note the crank's clearance!
Without the bellhousing 5/8" adapter (Original) plate-the starter motor would not fit !
We just saw a charger daytona clone with a 392 hemi in it. He had to do some massaging (more like beating) of the sides out a tiny bit to fit the hemi in there as its 3" wider than the 426!
Looking good! Can't wait to see the final product!
Do you have a custom drive shaft? Have you test fitted the motor in it yet? Should be awesome when you are finished
Thank you for the thoughtful and studious comments! An old school 392 WILL fit in a DODGE DART-Charlie Gluck shows it on http://www.moparts.org/Tech/tech/pages/earlyhemi.html !!!
The height above the K-member makes a difference-AND the motor mounts do too ! Charlie sold me a custom set of hand made B-Body to early Hemi mounts for 125.00
All you need to do is run stock EARLY Hemi exhaust manifolds and a MANUAL steering box and a CENTER Sump oil pan !
I made my scab-job of a radiator support removable to make the engine/bellhousing/A-833 manual tranny install a lot easier. I bought a custom made tranny X-member for this from a guy in Idaho (from Moparts). The clutch z-bar needs to have its bracket set 0.75 inches back further to accomodate for the added length of the trans-bellhousing adapter. The tranny tunnel hump will also be set back 1/2-1.0 " further also. An early hemi will fit in any B-body. It is the 426 that MUST be installed from the bottom of the car with the K member !
OK-update on my HEMI.
I took it to ANOTHER more reliable and well known HEMI builder-Bob Peterson. (Bob built a few Hemis , etc.) He also raced early Hemis in his " dragster" back in the 60's.
Anyhow-the motor was torn down yesterday revealing that it is a LOW Miles-NEVER rebuilt 354 Farm-truck motor ! Well-it has a 2.0" LONGER crank and reverse water flow for cooling. I will have the crank shortened by 2.0" and re-keyed and then balanced.These motors are sought after by top fuel guys, because they never run them long enough to need cooling ! Bob and Dave Day will put two water ports in the heads (in stock locations) using his bridgeport mill. The heads already come WITH hardened exhaust seats and sodium filled valves. I will throw out the sodium filled valves, go with a stainless set; then install needle-bearing rocker arms set. The block will be align-honed, torque plated and re-drilled, magged, decked and port-matched and all rotating parts BALANCED with the front damper and flywheel. When done- I'll be into it 12 grand-BUT-will have a HIGH Nickel-content block-ready for 9.0-1 compression. Running the purple MOPAR cam for it and ADJUSTABLE pushrods (Smiths Brothers set). Going with the resized/shot peened rods and a 10-10 crank kit also.Should be a reliable street MILL !
Attached is a picture of the exact look/airscoop/style my motor will look like under the hood !
:cheers:
Sounds like you got it going on. It is gonna be awsome :yesnod:
Apparently-this virgin motor has only 10,000 miles on it !!! I bought it with my George Bush/Congressional "stimulus" check ! :icon_smile_cool:
wait-here is more...
That is awesome Tesh :2thumbs:
HERE is Awesome! My 22 yr old son Cole FINALLY finished restoring his 68 Shelby GT350 Convertible.
Finished the new top install today all by himself. Got a couple wrinkles to work out with the heat gun.
MORE...
those are nice pics, i never seen a '67 convert shelby gt 350 before...
i was kinda expecting it to be yellow and pink... :lol: :icon_smile_wink:
Brings back memories. I had tons of that old hemi (mostly 392) stuff back in the eighties. Gave it all away. :brickwall:
Well-got the High Performance Exhaust manifolds back today. They are ready to go on the freshly built 354 (bored 0.060") -nOW a 364 HEMI. Attached is an Engineering drawing for the Exhaust Flanges for the new manifolds !
Take a look...
Here they are alumacoated now-take a look...
i want to see your HEMI in your car. Got any pictures of that yet?
Patience Grasshopper !!! Here are the HEADS-ready to take into the machine shop. These are truck heads, which normally have reverse water flow. Well-not anymore-the work @ the machine shop to "Open them up" for water flow as on the car heads HAS been done ! They are tapped for a 1/2 inch Pipe NPT/size 12 AN fitting-for the HotHeads Research Thermostat kit ! See link for this below:
http://www.hothemiheads.com/dodge/water_pumps/crossover_and_housing.html
They go to another Machine shop tomorrow for the SS Chevy valves and 3/8" bronze guides and complete head flow job !
Going with the Dual 4V Hildebrand style Airscoop/filters setup. Edelbrock dual 500 cfm carbs with progressive linkage are NEXT ! Going Weiand Dual 4V Intake with the carbs also.
Weiand's traditionally styled intake is a low rise, single plane 2 x 4 design. Carb mounting pads accept Carter AFBs or Edelbrock carbs.
Crinkle Black Valve Covers-take a look ! These will be held in place by SS mushroom-allen screws.
Motor shown is painted like mine will be painted- Hemi Orange. These 1958 truck motors have a 392 block with 354 heads. The motor is now a 364 with 392 pistons and 354 HP heads and HP exhaust @ 2.5" diameter ID. They will flow to 3.0" Flowmasters.
Man, that is some nice lookin' stuff Mark!
Keep it comin' :2thumbs:
By the way, is Lynsey single. :icon_smile_big:
v/r
Mike
don't know how i have not clicked on this thread before :slap: ...but just been reading through it & studying the pictures ... your doing some awesome work there Dude :2thumbs: .... cant wait to see & hear it run .... youtube maybe ;) ;) :cheers:
Quoteyoutube maybe
yea you gotta let us hear that beast. things are looking real cool. :2thumbs:
My kids are just as STOKED as I am to hear it run. We are going to thoroughly break it in on a custom test stand Bob Peterson has fabricated to test old school HEMIs.
Nothing like a CLASS 1 fit, esp. Stainless Steel !
more...
Hey i have that same kitchen table.. what are the odds>? :shruggy:
Quote from: PocketThunder on July 22, 2008, 08:05:39 AM
Hey i have that same kitchen table.. what are the odds>? :shruggy:
But does yours have a cast iron vase on it?
90 % of my Car has been designed on the Kitchen- Table !
...
wow next time crate hemi :Twocents:
Quotewow next time crate hemi
:yesnod: i have to agree
WOW you could have done a 426 OR a 6.1 for that price!
or run a 440 and bought a damn nose!
Well-like my Wrestling coach used to say, "woulda...coulda...shouldah !" :yesnod:
I'm thinking that the 12k I spent on my crate hemi wasn't so bad now.
Quote from: hotrod98 on July 30, 2008, 12:48:33 AM
I'm thinking that the 12k I spent on my crate hemi wasn't so bad now.
what did ? or is the crate hemi going in larry ?????
Speechless. :rotz:
Can you itemize that bill for us? I'd like to see what cost 14K.
Patience Grasshopper-YOU Will...
REMEMBER-I am an ENGINEer...NOT an Accountant !!!
it shows!
seriously--for a motor that didn't need a bore job...is it gold plated and platinum lined? it's a tractor motor!
Hmmm ...you mean all that Kustom Enjuneared stuff really costs money??? :2thumbs: Unfortunatley, nuthin's cheap anymore! :'(
It really doesn't surprise me about the cost to build an older Hemi (a new more powerful crate hemi could've been purchased for less). This project probably started as a "neat idea"..... then like usual, spun out of control and ended up costing a fortune. :eek2:
13.5 K for a 392 ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? :o
Quote from: SFRT on August 01, 2008, 10:26:04 AM
13.5 K for a 392 ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? :o
Iridium pistons & diamond tipped pushrods cost a lot now :D
Well boyz-
I'll put it THIS way...anybody can BUY a crate mill. I know for a FACT this much-NONE and I mean NONE of any of the parts in my motor are made in MEXICO or anywhere else-but the good Ol'U S of A !!! :patriot: :patriot:
I am also GLAD I put my George Bush tax return and then some BACK into the hands of fellow AMERICANS !!!
Go find me PROOF that the new "crate motors" consist 100 % of ONLY made in the US of A parts and noe "HECO en MEHICO" !!!
In response to this comment, "Reminds me of the tv show with Andy Griffith from the 70s called Salvage, where a guy who owned a junkyard was building a rocket from junk."
The first rockets used in the Space Program were left-over salvaged Mercury Redstone rockets...So YES-you can BUILD rockets from leftover junk ! ;)
Tesh, I didn't want you to think I was being negative - hope you didn't take it that way :cheers:. I'm guessing the purpose of this build was to do something neat - that nobody would dare to do. I applaud you for that. I also figure you would have estimated the cost to be less? Nevertheless, you have something cool - and that's what its all about :2thumbs:
I sold my Indy 426 Hemi 540hp for $13,000.00. Better luck next time. ::)
Ed- I applaud your sale of the INDY mill. Have you spent the money made from it yet?
My motor is "OLD School" and what ALL the original "Slingshot" dragster guys (who made History with them) ran and STILL Desire to run ! This MILL is Custom Built-a TORQUE monster-all Blueprinted/BALANCED, with a MATCHING cam, Matching MULTI barrel Induction system, etc.
That's all for today's mechanical shop lesson. !
-The TESH
Mark, you have any new pictures for us droolers out there following along. :icon_smile_big: :cheers:
Can't wait to see the final product. Yeeeehawwwwwww!
v/r
Mike
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man doug lighten up , I personally love old hemi's , granted i wouldnt spend that much on one and i would put it in a street rod .
But too each his own , get off his case .
Quotepeople who talk smack on forums are probably more considerate in regular face-to-face conversations.
no doubt . all i know is that he's gonna have a cool ride and it's his so is his money. i dig those old heavy hemi's . it's different , i dig that too . more power to ya Tesh'
Rene
Old School simply INSPIRING a NEW Generation. "Simple SIMON-Just-IN-Timing"
front engine rail now thats old school cool brother
I would never tell anyone how to spend the money they earned. If this is what you wanted :2thumbs:
I personally would not have done it but the would never preclude me from saying GREAT work to someone who put sweat, and $$ into what they wanted.
Enjoy the project. and sleeping by the furnace, it will better in the winter. :smilielol:
Thank you for SHARING. Lets take a time-out now. Lets remember ONE THING...
I CAN afford to DO anything i want to !
SO There ! ALSO- the only "spray" I need is Right Guard under-arm deodorant !!! :scratchchin:
Now- go get an Ice-Cream cone ! I am proud of you for sharing with me !!! :yesnod:
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on August 06, 2008, 02:52:36 PM
SO There ! ALSO- the only "spray" I need is Right Guard under-arm deodorant !!! :scratchchin:
That comes in a spray?
remember he is old school :smilielol: he must have stocked up
Guys, let's lighten up. If there's a lesson to be learned here, it's that to rebuild, hop-up and custom-engineer the old stuff is really, really expensive. I know that first-hand, as the fourth re-build on my dual-quad stroker Poly318 (now 403cid) from the 2-ton truck is wrapping up. I'd have to kill anyone I told how much I have wrapped up in that engine just to make sure my wife never found out. I've justified a lot of expenditures like this as "if I wanted cheap, I'd buy a Chevy". :icon_smile_blackeye:
Does that make me, Tesh, or anyone else who's that determined to see an old-school project through to the bitter end look smart? Perhaps not, but you each can be your own judge on that topic - just keep the personal attacks to yourself. ESPECIALLY you, ModTop... :flame:
'Nuff said...
Quote from: hemigeno on August 07, 2008, 08:06:21 AM
Guys, let's lighten up. If there's a lesson to be learned here, it's that to rebuild, hop-up and custom-engineer the old stuff is really, really expensive. I know that first-hand, as the fourth re-build on my dual-quad stroker Poly318 (now 403cid) from the 2-ton truck is wrapping up. I'd have to kill anyone I told how much I have wrapped up in that engine just to make sure my wife never found out. I've justified a lot of expenditures like this as "if I wanted cheap, I'd buy a Chevy". :icon_smile_blackeye:
Does that make me, Tesh, or anyone else who's that determined to see an old-school project through to the bitter end look smart? Perhaps not, but you each can be your own judge on that topic - just keep the personal attacks to yourself. ESPECIALLY you, ModTop... :flame:
'Nuff said...
i'm not buying it now I need something more reliable :smilielol: it's still awesome and looks beautiful !!!!!!!
Quote from: moparstuart on August 07, 2008, 08:16:38 AM
i'm not buying it now I need something more reliable :smilielol: it still is awesome and looks beautiful !!!!!!!
:lol:
The 4th time is the charm though...
The Engine Stand shown is for Buiding 1000 pound Big Block HEMIs. Art Morrison built this in 1968 for Bob Peterson's shop. Bob is buiding my motor on this stand. Also shown are the rebuit rocker arm assemblies (on a mock up old Hemi Head). Featured are my Intake manifold, Timing cover for the Chevy BB water pump along with the Pulleys sets. These parts along with the new Starter motor, Dual 4V Edelbrock carbs with progressive Linkage and the Alum. valley cover and my 354 Hp Exhaust manifolds, SS hardware Bolts, etc. and New Mallory distributor, New 426 plug wires (custom built) and the motor build, Centerforce dual friction clutch, Centerforce Pressure Plate, Centerforce Pilot bearing, modified adapter/bellhousing, Water crossover setup from HotHeads, etc. all ADD up with the Engine Gasket kit, new Pistons, rods, Engine Damper from HotHeads, Center Sump oil pan and pickup tube, Engine Mounts kit (custom from Charlie Gluck) and the LABOR to balance and BUILD the motor total $13,500 roughly. To me-WELL Worth it !
more...
pricey or not it will be very cool !!!!
I'm only saying this because Tesh is a good friend and I know he will take it the right way, others may not but then that is their problem... I don't much care how much money he spends on his Hemi/Duketona, it's his money which makes it none of mine or anyones else's business how he spends it, or what he spends it on.... Keep up the good work Tesh :2thumbs:
Jimmy "HEMI" Majors (my 68 HEMI Dart pal) just picked up his -restored HEMI DART 31 spline 4-30 8.75" Rear assembly-all ready to go! TAKE a LOOK !!! :icon_smile_wink:
Been watching since 07. Very nice work. I for one enjoy your build and updates. Just thought I would throw my :Twocents: in.
Bob
with those resources i'd sure go a different way but I'm diggin a guy going his own way,.. and who cares?.. :nana:
:popcrn:
& BTW: i git shit for running a $15 tiger skin seat cover.. :lol:
I have a Spare A-Body (Hemi Dart) 8 and 3/4 diff Housing for sale for $500.00
The Rearend housing is 45.00 inches end to end (where each brake backing plate attaches).
Shown also is the newly to be Painted HEMI Orange Valley Cover !!!
Call me @ 253-230-0834
-Tesh
Cool project Tesh, I have been following along since you started. Keep up the good work. What you have spent on it is irrevelant. I would just ignore ignorant comments, like the ones by pretty bird.
Take care,
Jason
NOW-for the NEW Edelbrock 1050 cfm Intake System... :drool5: :cheers: :2thumbs:
you will love that choke , looking great !
Wait-Here's MORE !!! :yesnod: :icon_smile_big:
Bob assembled the Long Block this morning. She's 10.3 to 1 compression ratio !
more
n MO...
finally...
wow :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :2thumbs:
below is a picture of my buddy J R 's daytona clone from wichita ,It has a 392 hemi in it !!
Seweeeet !!! AWESOME-Now That's a H E M I-car !!! :scratchchin:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on August 21, 2008, 09:02:24 PM
Seweeeet !!! AWESOME-Now That's a H E M I-car !!! :scratchchin:
yeah figured you would like that
look he's got springs on the hood pins. thats a cool idea .
Here is another COOL Idea...
Nothin Like a Good Scrubbin...
En sum MOR scrubbin...AND some Elbow Grease for puttin it together... (aka LABOR) :icon_smile_big:
Gentlemen and Ladies... THE SHORT Block is now A S S E M B L E D !!! :icon_smile_tongue: :yesnod: :drool5:
AND... Dialed-In !!!
10.3 : 1 Compression Ratio...Barely Streetable. Set up for Tyre Frage... :yesnod: :2thumbs: :icon_smile_big:
1958 Truck Block. Simply Put... A TORQUE-Monster !!! :scratchchin:
Saw a SIMILAR 354 Dual 4V engine built exacty like mine-AND it's a Junior Thompson Racing Motor like Mine !!!
Sweet! You gonna have valve covers like that guy? You should have pics of a complete engine soon, I would guess.
good progress going on there :yesnod: ..................................... :popcrn:
NOPE-going with the Traditional "Old-School" crinkle black 426-look ! The Short block is built. I am guessing this week-the Heads will be finished and I'll be looking at a Completed Mill !
Well- Got the heads back. They are ported and polished and decked. Gone with Chevy SS valves- 2.00 inch exhaust and 2.125" Intake valves. Gettin em dialed in right NOW. Going with Smith Bros. adjustable pushrods, also. Motor is coming apart tomorrow to accomodate flycutting the stock 392 pistons MORE !
Take a look...
Hey Tesh is that an aluminum V12 Lincoln head sitting on your bench? I have a car that could use a set of those.
Call Dave Day @ Aluminum Head Welders...and ask him ! 253-740-3342
That is HIS Slingshot rail by the way.
GOT absolutely LUCKY today... Picked up this Lakewood Bellhousing/NHRA (0.25" thick) CHROME-Plated Scattershield !!! S C O R E for $ 200.00 !!! I think this will go behind my HEMI, instead of my Aluminum one !
By the way-if anyone wants to buy the Aluminum Hemi-Bellhousing give me a call ! 253-230-0834
MINT!! Nice score :2thumbs: :cheers:
Looking good Tesh!
v/r
Mike
Bob flycut the pistons . Started fit checking them for the larger 2.25" Intake valves !
lookie here: http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/pts/852227642.html
when does the motor get installed ?
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on September 23, 2008, 03:27:04 PM
lookie here: http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/pts/852227642.html
Why no mention of the 14K price tag in your ad? :shruggy:
Heads go on for final Valve clearance checks today (09-24-08); then, the motor gets painted HEMI orange, then the Oil Pan and Dipstick tube and intake manifold go on as well as the TC cover, Chevy BB water pump and March Pulleys set.
Will dyno the motor in a couple of weeks; then, take delivery for installation after that !
Bob does some of the best engine-build work I have seen in the NW. He's HONEST and DOES NOT work for free ! The old phrase, "you get WHAT you pay for" stands true! I am VERY satisfied with his help on my build!
Good luck finding anyone around you who KNOWS how to rebuild an engine Correctly as well as bring 50 years racing history/builds with him !
Bob DOES ! If you want your HEMI built RIGHT-the first time-call or e-mail him:
(253) 826-6222 hm or (253) 985-7265 cell email: snarpeezl@aol.com
how about some more pics! :icon_smile_big: :2thumbs:
Will have more posted TONIGHT I believe (Thursday) :icon_smile_big:" My buddy Jimmy "HEMI" Majors-who is restoring his GSS DART...he called Chrysler to order a 426 crate motor...apparently they have had a "bad run" of engine blocks from the current manufacturer...and are seeking a new vendor ! He was told Chrysler is looking for one now-BUT-no HEMIs are available to buy AT ALL !
I am SURE Glad I chose an "Old-School" engine-higher nickel content, proven history...and just OLD SCHOOL totally !!!
Reality Check: John Arruzza, For Hemi's Only or any one of several competent shops could build you a real deal "old school" 426 Hemi that is reliable and at similar cost to what you've invested into your 392 project. To suggest that you can't get a good 426 Hemi is not accurate.
Jeg's has Mopar crate engines in stock as well. Crate engines have never had a great reputation any way so going with a reliable engine builder is a much better approach.
Troy
There have been several crate and custom-built 426 (& derivative) Hemi engines for sale on Moparts. Troy at Westoaks would probably love to unload one or two of the engines he's had listed for a while now - with substantial discounts over list price too.
I agree with (our) Troy that a custom-built engine is better than a crate engine, and Ray Barton, Arruza, FHO, Larry Shepherd, etc. make a pretty good living selling 'em.
Got the heads back today ! Ported exhaust ports are Flow-perfect!
Here they are...and Well worth it !!!
Since were talking Old School Hemi's thought maybe some might enjoy this Pic of a Garage full of them :scratchchin: LEON.
very cool :2thumbs:
392's are awesome, we just put a dual quad OG firepower one in my buddy's Model A custom. top to bottom blueprinted awesome build chock full of amazing parts ..it was about 6800.00 for the build and the pieces.
14 grand seems weird to me.
is there a cost breakdown you can post?
Changing the subject.
Back when the fuel guys were bailing out on the 392 and donovan stuff and going to the 426 stuff, I had a couple of the funny car racers give me a truck load of 392 stuff, blocks, mondello heads, cranks and blower pistons. I held onto the stuff for a while, but since you couldn't buy parts for them anymore, I gave it all away. Now you can buy anything for them, rings, pistons, gaskets, etc. I did a lot of stupid stuff like that when I was younger. Wish I had that stuff back.
Keep living the dream Tesh. :2thumbs:
OK, let's try this again...
This thread's been cleaned up of at least some of the personally-oriented replies (some old and more recent stuff as well). There were lots of them, unfortunately.
While I don't want to make a huge deal of things, suffice it to say that I hope the focus of this thread can remain on the project and not become a discussion of how things are being discussed.
:cheers:
I'm glad to see the this thread got saved. Good work geno. :2thumbs:
HEMI Intake Valve Differences:
The Intake valve clears the cylinder wall by 0.030 " (thirty thousandths of an inch !) :scratchchin:
:o thats a much bigger valve
Quote from: tan top on September 30, 2008, 05:23:39 PM
:o thats a much bigger valve
That's for all that heavy breathing Tesh will be doing, his motor too :lol:
Here's an ad I posted for Bob:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/pts/862175445.html
:2thumbs:
...
more...assemby/timing set up/valve clearance checks
Funny, this reminds me of a case of Uncle Jesse's finest moonshine (usually found in the trunk!) :2thumbs: ....but this case , you can subsitute moonshine for "jugs"! :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
...NOTE: The crank has threaded bolt holes (normally this is a bolt-thru set up on a stock HEMI old school crank ) ! The Summers Bros. Adjustable pushrods are all part of the “dial-in” of the timing/valving systems. We are BUILDING and engine…not just Assembling one. This block is CUSTOM !!!
Now-THIS is SHINE ! :yesnod: :2thumbs:
Quote from: TUFCAT on October 01, 2008, 08:17:46 PM
Funny, this reminds me of a case of Uncle Jesse's finest moonshine (usually found in the trunk!) :2thumbs: ....but this case , you can subsitute moonshine for "jugs"! :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
I like jugs :drool5:
Well-The newly Re-BUILT engine is ready for paint tomorrow (Sat) !!! It's going to be HEMI Orange !
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on October 03, 2008, 08:03:15 PM
Well-The newly Re-BUILT engine is ready for paint tomorrow (Sat) !!! It's going to be HEMI Orange !
:coolgleamA: :coolgleamA: :coolgleamA: :coolgleamA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7WfJDl6Ilc :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
looking good :cheers:
HERE SHE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE !!!!!!!!!!! :nana: :laugh: :scratchchin: :cheers:
Gotta give the paint a day to harden up; then pull off all the tape and start on installing the center sump oil pump, center sump oil pan and gasket. Then it's on to installing the custom Aluminum Valley cover, new Chevy BB water pump and Timing chain cover from HotHeads, then install the Intake Manifold, dual carbs, Progressive linkage, Malory Dist, SS fasteners, Sparkpug tubes n Coil and SP clamps, Oil filter adapter kit from Wilcap. Then it's time to get her ready for the run stand!
Sweet, Hemi Orange - gotta love that color :yesnod: Lookin good Mark....
Ritualistic Blessings of Holy OIL were bestowed upon the Orange mill today by Fr. Jimmy "HEMI" Majors. He also was amazed by the paint job ! Also shown is the "scoop" custom painted along with the Valley Cover from Hot Heads ! The Internal Valley Pan baffle had to be cut/rewelded fo fit under the new Valley cover, which goes over the top of it. The Weiand Intake goes over these.
Orange...reminds me of a Halloween Party ! Happy "SKULL-o-WEEN !!! "
Well-The TC cover went into place. Now you see Bob dialing in the vavetrain before the Valve covers go on !
yeeuh cant wait 2 see this thing done and haulin ass :drool5: :icon_smile_big: :2thumbs: :coolgleamA:
ROGER that one. Wilco. :2thumbs: :yesnod: :cheers:
looking good :coolgleamA: nice work :2thumbs: ................. :popcrn:
Hee Mo........ !!!!!!!
Mo tewmarrah... :icon_smile_big:
He's earnin' his money now! Lookin' good Mark!
Here's an example of a Greatly talented American with a small business earning his $$$ and providing the Customer his FULL amount invested ! I am STOKED and GLAD I hired a PROFESSIONAL with 50 + years experience !!!
:2thumbs: :cheers:
More pics :punkrocka:
Will have more tomorrow... I promise...
did you clearcoat that front cover/water pump? you'll get that annoying light corrosion in a year or so, and it would be really easy to do it right now!
I'd do the intake, too--get some high heat engine clear from Duplicolor or such.
That is an excellent idea.
Roger that one! I thank you !
That's looking awesome Mark, keep the pics coming :2thumbs:
Here she is getting the exhaust safety wired into place with SS fasteners !
got the oil filter adapter from Wilcap into place along with the Chuck Taylor Center Sump Oil-pan.
And now for the PROUD PICTURE moment...and today is my 44th Birthday !!!
happy birthday! how about a picture of you?.. :shruggy:
Im a total n00b, what is the wire for on the exhaust manifolds?
Happy Birthday :cheers: Iowa Charger69. Just like on an aircraft to keep them from loosening.
what is purpose of the wires on the exhaust manifold bolts? In case one works its way out you can find it? :shruggy:
I'm a Flight Test Guy and it's a critical hard to reach part-so I am preventing future failure !!!
Those look like stock exhaust manifolds. Are there no headers available? I would think with all your performance mods you'd want something less restrictive.
Happy birthday Mark, you old bastard :cheers: That's one sweet birthday present you're giving yourself :2thumbs:
Quote from: DougSchellinger on October 08, 2008, 11:29:58 PM
Those look like stock exhaust manifolds. Are there no headers available? I would think with all your performance mods you'd want something less restrictive.
When I was looking into the same thing, an early hemi into a late 60's B body, using stock manifolds was one of the requirements. I am not sure why, but the few people that have done it have all had to.
I wonder if some kind of block hugger or drag header would work?
those exman look like they will flow just great, why mess with hi heat headers .
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on October 08, 2008, 10:31:56 PM
I'm a Flight Test Guy and it's a critical hard to reach part-so I am preventing future failure !!!
I still don't get it :shruggy: - - how does the wire prevent future failure? :scratchchin:
Quote from: TUFCAT on October 09, 2008, 10:37:42 AM
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on October 08, 2008, 10:31:56 PM
I'm a Flight Test Guy and it's a critical hard to reach part-so I am preventing future failure !!!
I still don't get it :shruggy: - - how does the wire prevent future failure? :scratchchin:
Safety wire - try Google. The wire runs through the bolt head and is installed so that if the nut or bolt begins to loosen it will increase the tension on the wire.
Troy
the wires are tensioned with a special tool so that the bolts cant back out. its a total pita to do properly.
OK. Here's 14 years ago flight testing the 777. Had a mascot named Ham with me that day !
The safety wire prevents loosening of the fastener! In this case it is an exhaust bolt-made of Stainless Steel (non rusting metal). It provides the counter (against)-rotational torque necessary to prevent exhaust bolt loosening and fastener loss and a great tight exhaust manifolt-head fit !!!
Thanks.....I got it now.
and this would be that MILBAR spec tool
Nice touch on the wire job and Happy belated Birthday Mark.
v/r
Mike
Roger that one troop and I thank you ! I set up the engine run stand for the HEMI today with Bob Peterson. Also built a "Hemi Roll-around cart" for setting it on for transport AFTER we break in the cam/carbs for 1 hr @ 2200 rpm ! This will happen sometime next week !
Don't forget the video camera Mark :icon_smile_big: :yesnod:
Already plan to do that and have a YouTube link from here for it !
That wire trick is a cool idea...I never heard of it before.
It is not a "trick at all !" The safety wire has been used in civil and military aviation since before WW2 !!! :slap:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on October 11, 2008, 07:47:01 PM
It is not a "trick at all !" The safety wire has been used in civil and military aviation since before WW2 !!! :slap:
No kiddin :lol: I bought a crap load of aviation fasteners about 25 years ago and am still using them. Yeah those manifolds would be a bitch to get to after the motor is in :eek2: Keep up the cool work.
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on October 09, 2008, 02:21:46 PM
OK. Here's 14 years ago flight testing the 777. Had a mascot named Ham with me that day !
WOW, and they even gave Ham a flight jacket :lol: sorry Mark, it was there and I had to take it :icon_smile_big:
tesh clean out your private message box , I have the info you wanted
Hemi-Bob installed the Chrome dipstick tube, PCV valve and carb studs today along with the Water crossover setup (from Bob Walker @ www.HotHemiHeads.com). Aso shown is the new aternator, which needs bracketry fabbed.
Here is more engine build info on Bob if anyone in the NW needs a good mechanic ! http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/pts/882620812.html
More pics of the fuel lines and progressive throttle linkage (today) Fri 10-17
looking awesome!
we have a '70 chally 426 hemi car with that progressive linkage, and I ended up drilling a new hole higher in the front carb's arm to bring the front carb in more 'progressively'--did you use the existing low hole? it bogged like hell when we got it as both carbs were attached at the top holes, and too far down made the car unhappy when nailed...
it's a pretty trick setup with the bronze slides, though.
I'll let Bob know this. I do not know. He set it up. Did you use dual Edelbrock/Carter carbs or Holleys?
Also-the manifold I am using may be different than yours. I used Weiand. Also-the progressive linkage kit is made for the dual Edelbrock carbs BY Edelbrock. The dual feed line kit is from Summit FOR Dual Edelbrocks. :yesnod:
we had edelbrocks, too. it's the same linkage stuff. you may want to do nothing until the motor's in the car and running to see if it's ok. the parts that came with the kit on our car (as we got the car) hooked to both upper large holes and pulled at the same time--it just killed the motor. stock 426 linkage allows the second carb to open just ahead of both sets of secondaries.
again i'd probably let it ride until you're able to drive it. it's just one of those things to keep in the back of your mind for tuning...
When you going to drop that bad boy in and get those tires smoking :shruggy:
The engine is NOW on the engine run stand for break-in and " tweeking " !!! :scratchchin:
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,48470.msg529436.html#msg529436 check out this early hemi
Old School-SOOOO Cool !!!!! :cheers: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin:
FOR PICTURES OF MY ENGINE ON THE RUN STAND-SEE Page 31 of this thread.............Next is Instrumentation installations, Water hose kit for test running the engine and installation of Electric fuel pump and carbs, Battery, Plug wires, plugs and distributor !
Quotecheck out this early hemi
man that's a tough ride . no power steering or brakes . i like driving my cars .
TOUGH-that's the MANSWER !!! :2thumbs: :scratchchin:
it's tough to make turns and not spill your beer without power steering :D
OK. Bob got the engine stand set up to run the HEMI !
Take a looksie !!! :o
OK. Here is more !
That guy looks like hes getting pretty sick of geting his picture taken!
Quote from: 1hot68 on October 29, 2008, 06:23:17 PM
That guy looks like hes getting pretty sick of geting his picture taken!
I hear ya. Hope that isn't Tesh's bill in his hand and about to say hand me a pen :smilielol:
N MORE....
Well-It's OFFICIAL ! The engine is running ! BOB fired her up last night. Ran well. Once again-gotta adjust the adjustable pushrods...fire her up again and run the cam @ 2200 rpm for an hour to break her in further !
Here she is Running ! YouTube video is next !
Nice! the long wait is finally over.. :2thumbs:
cool cant wait to see it in the tona
great stuff ............... :popcrn:
Man, after all this time you could'a landed a man on Mars and cured the common cold.. :lol:
Actually-I wish there WAS a cure for the common cold ! If I invented THAT, I'd buy 5 or 6 HEMI Daytonas !!! :laugh:
whats the hold up why aint that thing in the car. GET ON IT!
To answer your impatient "?"..... :popcrn:.............The Engine comes home this Sunday and I will then make provisions for its installation !
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on November 19, 2008, 03:18:25 PM
To answer your impatient "?"..... :popcrn:.............The Engine comes home this Sunday and I will then make provisions or its installation !
:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :drool5:
STUART- i have this fer sale:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/pts/931654971.html
Wanna buy it?
i have a 392 just waiting for one of those someday projects , street rod of some kind
,maybe a rat rod :2thumbs:
Old Skool Rat Rod-oh HELL Yes ! I have a set of "ZOOMIE" Headers for that engine if you need some !
Here is a video (no sound on my camera)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuV6CoX9hSg
OK-here she EEEEEEEE...readEEEEE fer DEEEE livery !!!!!
Rat rod or some kind of 55 Coronet D 501 stock car replica. It's going to be great in the Duketona as well.
Good work Tesh!
Lookin' goooood! :2thumbs:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on April 16, 2007, 10:14:34 PM
NO. I am installing a Lincoln-Versailles 9" HP Rearend with Traction-Loc (limited slip) that CAN HANDLE UP TO 800 Hp EASILY !!!
Why a ford when a MOPAR 8 3/4 489 case is better? You may as well be putting a chevy under the hood. A MOPAR that's not all MOPAR is not worthyt to be called MOPAR, I don't care what color paint it has.,
Quote from: tatrick2me on November 21, 2008, 07:43:39 AM
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on April 16, 2007, 10:14:34 PM
NO. I am installing a Lincoln-Versailles 9" HP Rearend with Traction-Loc (limited slip) that CAN HANDLE UP TO 800 Hp EASILY !!!
Why a ford when a MOPAR 8 3/4 489 case is better? You may as well be putting a chevy under the hood. A MOPAR that's not all MOPAR is not worthyt to be called MOPAR, I don't care what color paint it has.,
Way outta left field comes more bashing of Tesh's car. We finished bashing his build back 15~20 pages ago. Its his car and he can build it the way he wants. :icon_smile_big:
The Lincoln Versailles rear axle assembly is set up for disk brakes.
Well Mr. Engineer "tatrick2me"....the RACING World folks use Ford 9.0" pumpkins for 600+ Hp. This car and its HEMI are DESIGNED for fun. I believe that result meets such said Design Criteria ! If you paid close attention to design-you would have noticed in your studies (my photos) a Chevrolet SB water pump used ! This formula equates to the fact that I celebrate quality parts donated by all 3 of our famous "SOON to Be Bankrupt" car manufacturers. I thank you for your input.
Well-Lookie Heeeeeee... Itza HEMI !!!- "En sheeeez hom !!!"
:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
Get it in the car for God sakes!!! :icon_smile_big: :2thumbs:
Quote from: moparstuart on November 23, 2008, 09:04:18 PM
:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
This thread has put the popcorn business on overload! :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
I'm still reeling over the Chevy waterpump comment. Don't get me wrong: I run a GM altenator
on my 64 F100. I just can't figure what advantage there is to such a challenging conversion?
Brock-the company Hot Heads NOW sells a wonderful timing cover, which is built to adapt a SB Chevy H20 pump to the early HEMIs !!! It is easy and convenient ! The SB Chevy H20 pumps have great high perfpormance water flow AND are relatively easy to get and are inexpensive !
Indy Cylinder Head also sells a "reverse cooling system" for B/RB blocks which runs the water through the heads and then down through the block for more efficient cooling of high HP race motors. It uses a small block chevy water pump. Generally for race applications, an electric aftermarket pump is used, but I have set one up with a standard sbc pump and custom pulley.
Scott
Scott-the original HEMI truck engines and i BELIEVE MANY OF THE iNDUSTRIAL ENGINES used reverse flow cooling-OEM applications !
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on November 24, 2008, 10:42:49 AM
Brock-the company Hot Heads NOW sells a wonderful timing cover, which is built to adapt a BB Chevy H20 pump to the early HEMIs !!! It is easy and convenient ! The BB Chevy H20 pumps have great high perfpormance water flow AND are relatively easy to get and are inexpensive !
A/M timing cvr - now I get it. Probably have to kit the early Hemi pump every time it goes out: such a pain.
Yep, cheap is why I run the chevy altenator. There are better parts to spend money on!!
is it in the car yet?
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The PLAN guys is to use my Xmas break to clean my shop; then, install the engine/tranny.
The weather is also a factor.
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Ya Tesh, Christmas is over... :icon_smile_big:
hey Tesh ya got that boat anchor running yet :icon_smile_big:
*cough*
Yes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuV6CoX9hSg
No sound?
$200 running 354 Hemi on Cleveland Craigslist:
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/pts/963400248.html (http://cleveland.craigslist.org/pts/963400248.html)
just figured any of you fellow "wing car" people minght want one, too :smilielol:
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Any news?!?! It's been nice enough to slap a HEMI in just about anything the past few days! C'MON MAN I NEED A FIX!
Here drop this hemi in there :o
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chrysler-Experimental-Hemi-Engine-Ball-Stud-A279-1-of-2_W0QQitemZ270342557222QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item270342557222&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A64%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
Quote from: nascarxx29 on February 10, 2009, 08:02:59 PM
Here drop this hemi in there :o
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chrysler-Experimental-Hemi-Engine-Ball-Stud-A279-1-of-2_W0QQitemZ270342557222QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item270342557222&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A64%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
:o another one ..thought DLi had one also :scratchchin:
The one Landy had is the one in Tom Hoovers Barracuda, which I believe Hoover no longer has either. (did Arruza buy the car from him and wasn't it auctioned off a couple of years ago?
I am in process right now of dropping the motor in...BUT-I had eye surgery this week...doctor says wait 2 weeks before I can put strain on the eye !
Stay tuned.... :icon_smile_blackeye:
Use a hoist - Not your eye! :lol:
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Quote from: Ghoste on February 11, 2009, 09:13:54 AM
The one Landy had is the one in Tom Hoovers Barracuda, which I believe Hoover no longer has either. (did Arruza buy the car from him and wasn't it auctioned off a couple of years ago?
yes i think your right ! i remember reading about that not so long ago , b5 blue notch back wasn't it :scratchchin:
OK-Started the HEMIengine installation today. Installed my custom Alt-bracket and then the Clutch plate, Pilot Bearing, Pressure plate; then, finally the bellhousing, clutchfork and clutch throw out bearing and bellhousing clutch fork dust-boot. My friend Mark Richardson from England, who also is building a 354 HEMI-powered Rat Rod came over to help out !
Jimmy "HEMI" Majors stopped by and assisted cleaning of the shop and moving vehicles around ! He is building a Hemi for his GSS 68 Dart !
more...
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Got the Duketona "staged" to roll out on the lift for HEMI INSTALLATION NEXT WEEKEND !
why the sublime green wing?
good progress pictures :yesnod: i wondered whats been happening :coolgleamA: ..looking forward to seeing more updates & maybe a video whan its in & running :2thumbs:
Quote from: Lizey on February 22, 2009, 05:46:49 PM
why the sublime green wing?
You have to read the whole thread. Here is ten reasons.....guess which one.
1. He is an Air Force Veteran and was the youngest one ever to get this Green Wings.
2. His grandfather use to own John Deere and he passed on now and this is a tribute to him.
3. It will be the first hydrogen powered Duketona to go green.
4. It was used in the first Monster Energy Drink 500 as a pace car.
5. He is the president of Ducks Unlimited and and is one of 3 people to get the Mallard "Green Wing Award" on his first outing.
6. He set the National Bi-wing Association air speed record after painting his plane this color and will run the Daytona at the salt flats this season to try and duplicate the record on land.
7. He sued Kentucky Fried Chicken and got a ton of money because of chicken wings he ate had gang greene and he pickets the restaurant regularly now in the Duketona.
8. He get in free at the golf courses when he drives to the green in the Duketona
9. He was dared by other members here to do it if he would drive it to MATS this year. If he does he gets around 5K from members here.
10. His eyesight is terrible and he forgets where he park at the mall but now he never will again :rofl:
Sorry Tesh but I thought I would break in a newbie for ya :D
Now that's funny... :smilielol:
Quote from: Lizey on February 22, 2009, 05:46:49 PM
why the sublime green wing?
have read this from page 1 (before the haters were edited) and all i can say is :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
good to see some progress pics. thought this thread had been offically 'jacked' for a bit :cheers:
Quote from: The70RT on February 22, 2009, 09:05:23 PM
1. He is an Air Force Veteran and was the youngest one ever to get this Green Wings.
2. His grandfather use to own John Deere and he passed on now and this is a tribute to him.
3. It will be the first hydrogen powered Duketona to go green.
4. It was used in the first Monster Energy Drink 500 as a pace car.
5. He is the president of Ducks Unlimited and and is one of 3 people to get the Mallard "Green Wing Award" on his first outing.
6. He set the National Bi-wing Association air speed record after painting his plane this color and will run the Daytona at the salt flats this season to try and duplicate the record on land.
7. He sued Kentucky Fried Chicken and got a ton of money because of chicken wings he ate had gang greene and he pickets the restaurant regularly now in the Duketona.
8. He get in free at the golf courses when he drives to the green in the Duketona
9. He was dared by other members here to do it if he would drive it to MATS this year. If he does he gets around 5K from members here.
10. His eyesight is terrible and he forgets where he park at the mall but now he never will again :rofl:
After much deliberation, I think the only correct answer can be #1 right? These were all very good choices :icon_smile_wink: in fact, I was actually tied with the John Deere tribute. :D
I think it's lime green to match the birdible :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
Yes Stuart-That answer IS correct ! I was truly INSPIRED by you-and I LOVE Lime-Light Green. In 1970-when I was in kindergarten- I had a little vinyl suitcase, which i carried to school, which was Lime-light Green ! I also remember shopping for a new muscle car in 1970 with my father in Seattle...and we looked at a 70 GTX, which was Limelight green as was a 70 Superbird in the showroom ! Also- in regards to John Deere (DE), I own 600 shares of their stock ! :icon_smile_big:
Great pics Tesh, make sure you do take video so we can hear it running :2thumbs:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on February 23, 2009, 10:25:25 AM
Yes Stuart-That answer IS correct ! I was truly INSPIRED by you-and I LOVE Lime-Light Green. In 1970-when I was in kindergarten- I had a little vinyl suitcase, which i carried to school, which was Lime-light Green ! I also remember shopping for a new muscle car in 1970 with my father in Seattle...and we looked at a 70 GTX, which was Limelight green as was a 70 Superbird in the showroom ! Also- in regards to John Deere (DE), I own 600 shares of their stock ! :icon_smile_big:
Going from memory earlier in the thread, i thought it was a Kawasaki motorcycle color and you liked it so much you decided to use that color for your wing?..??
Paul
Yes Detective Paul-YOU ARE Correct ! :lol: :smilielol: :lol: :lol: :smilielol: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :icon_smile_tongue: :o
Getting ready this Sat. to drop the engine/tranny all in @ once-roughly 1200 lbs ! Here's advice JR Barton gave me:
"For the mount that bolts to the block I used 318 mounts. Then just used big block rubber mounts. The 318 mounts will have to be altered some. While I had the engine in the air, I test fitted them and made my clearence grinds then. The engine is about two to three inches longer than a '60's big block, so I think I mounted them on the back side of the block ears to bring it forward a bit. Most everything past the back of the engine will have to be relocated, adjusted and or altered.
You might have to modify the right shock tower for it to sit down in the mount." Well said JR. He has a Daytona clone with a 392 HEMI in it ! Will do ! I noted in the photos attached an 18.20 inch spread between the outer mounting flange holes on the block. These should measure the same on the engine brackets you modify to fit the Frame brackets. This sets the HEMI 9.0 inches abobe the
upper half of the K-member just in front of the oil pan. The Left mount will be 1.0 inches ahead of the Right mount (just like the block).
jr's daytona he drives it everywhere and gets great gas mileage , tesh glad you got ahold of him . :2thumbs:
JR Barton-you have been a life-saver on this project as far as motor mounts, etc. go- and I THANK You !
-Tesh :cheers:
mo... :cheers:
Was the core support cut out when you got this car? Forgive me if I didn't go back to the beginning. Strange to see missing sections of the top and bottom like that.
EDIT: I got my answer (thanks Troy). So much for the custom made motor mounts and all the measuring from the previous page. :eek2:
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Quote from: TUFCAT on February 28, 2009, 10:13:17 PM
Was the core support cut out when you got this car? Forgive me if I didn't go back to the beginning. Strange to see missing sections of the top and bottom like that.
I thought the bottom was cut too but, looking closely, I think that's just foam wrapped around it. Maybe? Cutting the top of the radiator support off used to be common to make engine swaps easier but you don't see it much any more. I know the car was a mess when it was purchased but it looks like those were intact then. :shruggy:
(http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=27469.0;attach=50014;image)
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,27469.msg346407.html#msg346407 (http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,27469.msg346407.html#msg346407)
Troy
Yes-the radiator support had been removed and poorly welded back in place. This is a car i bought as a rolling shell from the HLPAG boys. tHE vIN ON THE RADIATOR SUPPORT HAD its vin number GROUND-off. The Wash. STATE Patrol caught this during inspection. They noted the last number of the Vin attempted to be removed ended in a "3" and the Vin on the dash ended in a "4". The Alabama title provided to me before I took delivery of the car had a different vin on it NOT matching any of the 3 vins found on the car. The 3rd VIN was also ground off-at the left trunk lip-but the WS Patrol used acid and technique of Black light to get that vin recorded. They are letting me keep the car as Federal/States evidence for a Grand Jury case=in the mean time-they gave me a new Wash. State VIN and did not crush the car ! The car has a new Wash. vin number and the HLPAG boys are in trouble now with the State of Illinois AG/Sec of State Police for Illinois and the FBI as well as Wash. State. Stay tuned...REMEMBER THIS-The title they gave me had vin numbers which did not match those 3 different ones found on the car they sold me. The Wash. STATE Patrol seized that as part of a Federal Case/States case investigation as well as FULLY Document WHAT they found done to the car before they sold it to me! :cheers: :hah:
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Okay, that makes a difference. Since it was previously cut and poorly welded before you got it, I can see your rationale. Game on. :icon_smile_wink:
The radiator support is removable and bolts back into place neatly along with its new WASH. State VIN number tag. This is quite convenient for me also ! The radiator fits in there well. No fit problems also.
The steering linkage and exhaust are all in the right place and work well. The high torque mini starter, balanced driveline and safety loop, tranny oil and dual exhaust are next; then, wiring, radiator and hoses-then run check. Then the shifter, new tranny tunnel hump go in and the seats/seatbelts, front end and hood-then I am done !
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at last... :scratchchin:
I used to be against the whole "Duketona" thing but I've had a change of opinion. I applaud you for wanting to be different. The car sure is different. Great job so far and the engine looks great. :cheers: Good....Hans and his villains are finally getting what's coming to them. :D
been busy :yesnod: good lot of intresting pictures , nice work :2thumbs:
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Looks like the exhaust is gonna be tricky.
Counter-Torque bracket (adjustable)-"for those times when you just step on the gas a little bit too much" !
Exhaust will be Cake. I have lots of room for that and it's already parts-kitted to fit !
Take a look at the qtr-inch clearance on the rhs @ shock tower...and 1/8" clearance @ steering knuckle !
Fun to follow this build but its KILLING me to see that trans bolted in there like that....while you had it out a bit of cast iron paint would have done wonders!
But hey thats just me! :eek2:
Quote from: NOT Just 6T9 CHGR on March 01, 2009, 08:17:10 PM
Fun to follow this build but its KILLING me to see that trans bolted in there like that....while you had it out a bit of cast iron paint would have done wonders!
But hey thats just me! :eek2:
I was thinking the samething , even a cheap rattle can paint job would have been better than nothing ? :shruggy:
QuoteI was thinking the samething , even a cheap rattle can paint job would have been better than nothing ? shruggy
:yesnod: me too
Sorry bout that-but that was just GREASE/dirt. I'll have to pressure wash it later from below !
;)
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Airborne-with the help of a few friends that is...
Here is Back-breaking Labor... :o
I thought that's what a lift is for :shruggy:
Quote from: The70RT on March 03, 2009, 01:39:55 PM
I thought that's what a lift is for :shruggy:
it's a lot harder to sleep on a lift.
NOTE: when installing a HEMI-a crowbar does come in handy ! (pay attention to the picture of me under the car !)
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on March 04, 2009, 10:59:21 AM
NOTE: when installing a HEMI-a crowbar does come in handy ! (pay attention to the picture of me under the car !)
Right so Im assuming the lift goes no higher?
It does-6 ft.
Tesh, it looks residential around there.....do your neighbors ever bitch at you? :scratchchin:
Quote from: TUFCAT on March 04, 2009, 08:36:41 PM
Tesh, it looks residential around there.....do your neighbors ever bitch at you? :scratchchin:
judging by the yard, cars everywhere and the general mess (like we have) they're probably just "conditioned." :lol:
NO-I live in Un-Incorporated Pierce County in the REDNECK District with retired US Military folks all around me ! I fix their broken plumbing, mend fences, weld anything for them and let them use my lift when needed ! It is AWESOME ! I can also LEGALLY shoot guns in my backyard ! :angel: :icon_smile_big: :cheers:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on March 05, 2009, 10:57:47 AM
NO-I live in Un-Incorporated Pierce County in the REDNECK District with retired US Military folks all around me ! I fix their broken plumbing, mend fences, weld anything for them and let them use my lift when needed ! I is AWESOME ! I can also LEGALLY shoot guns in my backyard ! :angel: :icon_smile_big: :cheers:
I still cant believe you can have a lift
outside on a concrete pad.. :o I need to move out of the snow belt! :brickwall:
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Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on March 05, 2009, 10:57:47 AM
NO-I live in Un-Incorporated Pierce County in the REDNECK District with retired US Military folks all around me ! I fix their broken plumbing, mend fences, weld anything for them and let them use my lift when needed ! I is AWESOME ! I can also LEGALLY shoot guns in my backyard ! :angel: :icon_smile_big: :cheers:
I still cant believe you can have a lift outside on a concrete pad.. :o I need to move out of the snow belt! :brickwall:
That's exactly what I was thinking.
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on March 05, 2009, 10:57:47 AM
I can also LEGALLY shoot guns in my backyard ! :angel: :icon_smile_big: :cheers:
LOL. only in america (or maybe cambodia) :icon_smile_big: yee harr!
Well- I installed the Flaming River Steering shaft and U-joint coupler today. It gives me LOTS of clearance compared to the other way I had it ! Look:
Yup - The original looked a little scary!
Roger that one. My concern mainly was acceleration/deceleration with the huge HEAVY 1000 pound HEMI and its rotational moment upon its transmissional axis causing the SQUARE rag-joint to get stuck during cornering, etc. and make me go OFF the ROAD !
Subframe connectors are next. I spent the day also installing solid rubber motor mounts and moving the engine to the left 1/2 inch to keep the RH valve cover from smacking the shock tower. IF this car had a 392 like JR Barton's-the rh shock tower would need modification-because the 392 has a taller head by 1 inch making that engine (when assembled) be 36 inches wide ! (That is 3 feet !) :o
Well-sent the General on a Jump-using my lift. Installed my own custom set of Subframe NON-stock connectors and a Driveline safety Loop also ! :icon_smile_wink: :cheers:
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Finally...after 12 hrs... :scratchchin:
that would be a cool picture if someone could photo shop the lift out LOL
Quote from: moparstuart on March 09, 2009, 09:15:18 AM
that would be a cool picture if someone could photo shop the lift out LOL
Yeah...it must get pretty damn dark where he lives.
Yes it did at 8pm (when I finished my 12 hr welding job !) :icon_smile_blackeye: :icon_smile_cool: :cheers:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on March 09, 2009, 01:24:05 PM
Yes it did at 8pm (when I finished my 12 hr welding job !) :icon_smile_blackeye: :icon_smile_cool: :cheers:
Lookin good Tesh! Does the starter fit OK behind the steering linkage? Sure looks like a tight fit...................
Cheers,
Steve
No Problem ! The Hi-Torque (snoutless) mini starter from PAW works out just perfectly !
https://secure.pawengineparts.com/shoppingcart/ShowItem.cfm?itemid=63230&catid=730
mo...
what is the story on the front of the fender? it looks raduised out/shortened. can't quite put my finger on it. just curious. car is coming together well. :cheers:
trav
Quote from: 69charger2002 on March 10, 2009, 01:06:08 PM
what is the story on the front of the fender? it looks raduised out/shortened. can't quite put my finger on it. just curious. car is coming together well. :cheers:
trav
I asked about that a long time ago..... It looks as if the car was "jumped".
Tesh gave me the answer back then. I can't recall now, but he explained how the front end got wasted. I can't be sure, but I think it may have been used in the Dukes of Hazzard movie from 2007?
Quote from: TUFCAT on March 10, 2009, 01:38:12 PM
Tesh gave me the answer back then. I can't recall now, but he explained how the front end got wasted. I can't be sure, but I think it may have been used in the Dukes of Hazzard movie from 2007?
I think the actual car was used in the movie.
The front Left frame was buckled. See photo of Jump-evidence. I have fixed it since. The Front fenders were both cut for wheel movement (probably for jumping ? ) The car came to me with 0.96" diameter front torsion bars. It also has a 3/8" diameter fuel line and WAS a 4 speed car, (which they cut the tranny tunnel hump out of)! The inner body roof and interior are full of TAR undercoating also. The HLPAG boys told me that WB had 9 or more DOH cars built for them by them and this was used for some jumping and was sent back with a s-load of parts (post movie) to them. Wether their story is true-I have NO idea !
is it an optical illusion that the exhaust is going to have to make a nasty bend to avoid the steering linkage (center link, etc?)
The exhaust I have is a set of Stock pipes made for a 67 Plymouth VIP 440 car. I will custom do all the exhaust. I am not worried at all. In the mean time-we must remember this: Duketona is a "scab-job" Hot Rod built out of Chevy, Ford, Mercury, Dodge, Chrysler and Plymouth parts ! Leading the pack in memory of old Dale Earnhardt is my 78 Chevy pickup radiator, followed by a BB Chevy water pump, fit to a Chrysler timing cover from Hot heads followed up by a Dodge 1958 Truck block and heads with a Chrysler 340 bellhousing and Dodge Charger 69 four speed, then a Ford Mustang 67 driveline mated to a 78 Lincoln Versailles Posi 9 inch rearend and lapped by the Dodge Daytona wing ! So There !!! :o :cheers: ;) :icon_smile_cool: :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on March 11, 2009, 01:03:38 PM
The exhaust I have is a set of Stock pipes made for a 67 Plymouth VIP 440 car. I will custom do all the exhaust. I am not worried at all. In the mean time-we must remember this: Duketona is a "scab-job" Hot Rod built out of Chevy, Ford, Mercury, Dodge, Chrysler and Plymouth parts ! Leading the pack in memory of old Dale Earnhardt is my 78 Chevy pickup radiator, followed by a BB Chevy water pump, fit to a Chrysler timing cover from Hot heads followed up by a Dodge 1958 Truck block and heads with a Chrysler 340 bellhousing and Dodge Charger 69 four speed, then a Ford Mustang 67 driveline mated to a 78 Lincoln Versailles Posi 9 inch rearend and lapped by the Dodge Daytona wing ! So There !!! :o :cheers: ;) :icon_smile_cool: :icon_smile_big:
I'm not worried about where the parts are from--it just looks like the pipes and the inner tie rods want to live in the same place...what's the vertical gap between the collector and the center link? is there room for a "normal" bend or are you going to have to slant them from the get go to get them away from the linkage?
PettyBird- I have not arrived at that mathematical/geometrical conclusion ! I will this weekend, using the stock PRE-Bent 2 yr old heavy steel 3.0"
pipes I robbed off the 67 VIP I parted out. Stay Tuned...You'll know this Monday morning !
OK-today- (Sat) March 14th, 2009 I spent today "prepping-up" the car underneath
with all accessories, oiling, clutch install, starter and covershield install, etc. Tomorrow-SUN. I will install the exhaust system ! The new stronger motor mounts and their brackets are shown with solid rubber mounts and beefed up brackets. I moved the engine over 1/2 " towards the driver's side. This provides clearance @ RH shocktower and allows me more centering of my driveline with the Lincoln (Ford) 9" posi rear-end! I filled the tranny with 90 wt gear oil and installed the NEW speedo-cable also !
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OK-today was a bit Exhausting. Also installed my 17psi fuel-pump.
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will changing your oil be a pita? i mean.. the exhaust pipe is really, really close to that filter which brings up two points:
1) extreme heat transfer that will heat up your oil to may deal with some higher than normal engine operating temperatures
2) how in the hell are you going to change your oil filter? that pipe runs right in front of it?
the starter location needs attention, not sure if you are going to address that, but you need a major heatshield in there or your new starter will bite the big one due to overheating.
not criticizing you, but why did you stay with the rusty lead pipes into your new shiny exhaust? its your car, i understand that, but with all the $$$ you have spent so far.. would that not been a wise upgrade?
Heat transfer/starter heat shield- in the works. Oil fiter is a piece of cake to get to and change-I can access it from above by hand/oil strapwrench just AFT of the RH shocktower or underneath with a strapwrench by the rh side of the oil pan !
Pipes wil be alumacoated. remember this-Form/fit/functionality 1st...Cosmetics 2nd !
:cheers: :icon_smile_big:
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Here R yer pics to show oil filter clearance .
I had a '78 Trans Am with a 4-speed and headers back in college. It had more room around the OEM starter than this setup, and it still locked up the starter regularly (eventually roasted it). We wrapped the collector tubes with tape, tried heat shield material, etc, but nothing worked until switching over to a mini-starter. Since you're already installing a mini-starter, I don't know what the alternative/fall-back would be.
:o
(http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=27469.0;attach=96194)
**EDIT** Is that even the right starter for this application? Seems like the barrel of the starter should be rotated up much closer to the engine block and not "sticking out" towards the headpipe... Plus, is there only one bolt installed in the starter's mounting flange? Doesn't look like there's a bolt in the lower bellhousing/flange bolt hole, but that may not be a hole for the starter. :shruggy:
Lookin good Mark, looks to me that you are thinking everything out quite well :2thumbs:
your car but I would have spent a day or 2 cleaning up and repainting all that rust on the suspension.
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on March 11, 2009, 10:20:30 AM
The front Left frame was buckled. See photo of Jump-evidence. I have fixed it since. The Front fenders were both cut for wheel movement (probably for jumping ? ) The car came to me with 0.96" diameter front torsion bars. It also has a 3/8" diameter fuel line and WAS a 4 speed car, (which they cut the tranny tunnel hump out of)! The inner body roof and interior are full of TAR undercoating also. The HLPAG boys told me that WB had 9 or more DOH cars built for them by them and this was used for some jumping and was sent back with a s-load of parts (post movie) to them. Wether their story is true-I have NO idea !
yeah their story is BS. they used 6 hlpag cars, 1 of them was jumped 3 times for the movie and i got it immediately after filming.. one of the only ones that left with a clear title and VIN intact. before they shipped them back to CA> hlpag may have bought your car from someone later, but it did not come straight from WB after filming. IIRC they had a couple auctions in CA after the last "movie" where the cars were auctioned off.
trav
Quote from: 69charger2002 on March 16, 2009, 01:04:03 PM
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on March 11, 2009, 10:20:30 AM
The front Left frame was buckled. See photo of Jump-evidence. I have fixed it since. The Front fenders were both cut for wheel movement (probably for jumping ? ) The car came to me with 0.96" diameter front torsion bars. It also has a 3/8" diameter fuel line and WAS a 4 speed car, (which they cut the tranny tunnel hump out of)! The inner body roof and interior are full of TAR undercoating also. The HLPAG boys told me that WB had 9 or more DOH cars built for them by them and this was used for some jumping and was sent back with a s-load of parts (post movie) to them. Wether their story is true-I have NO idea !
yeah their story is BS. they used 6 hlpag cars, 1 of them was jumped 3 times for the movie and i got it immediately after filming.. one of the only ones that left with a clear title and VIN intact. before they shipped them back to CA> hlpag may have bought your car from someone later, but it did not come straight from WB after filming. IIRC they had a couple auctions in CA after the last "movie" where the cars were auctioned off.
trav
They used two of J R barton's cars , he sold them to them for $1 then he got the back for a buck. Wouldnt of hlpag dont the same ? or did they just want to gauge them up front and not have movies cars to sell later ?
I'll see if I can rotate it towards the engine more...GOOD IDEA...stay tuned ! :2thumbs:
http://www.powermastermotorsports.com/200_ft_-lb__starters.html
That's pretty slick.
Troy
Well-the starter is "rotable" !!! I used a spare HEMI adapter to show how to install it ! PROGRESSS pics attached.
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that'll live a lot longer--
When this thread started 40 pages ago....some people may have wondered about good ol' Tesh and his ability :shruggy:
Now, I think we can all safely say that he's a damn good engineer....and funny guy as well. :icon_smile_wink:
I thought the drain tube was supposed to point down? :shruggy:
It will. Tonight, i have to carefully remove & drill the back cover and re-install the tube it so it will point down (after that- plug the other hole)! Good call. :yesnod:
So are you makin' smoke with this yet?
Well-SMOKE has two definitions in regards to this project. Smoke created by burning up the starter motor...OR SMOKE created by the immediate application of bleach on the ground and a 500 Hp HEMI with dual 4 barrels and a close ratio 4 speed and 3:50 Butt geared Ford 9" posi ! :nana: :D :scratchchin: :laugh: :icon_smile_big: :drool5: :o
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on March 19, 2009, 09:20:17 AM
Well-SMOKE has two definitions in regards to this project. Smoke created by burning up the starter motor...OR SMOKE created by the immediate application of bleach on the ground and a 500 Hp HEMI with dual 4 barrels and a close ratio 4 speed and 3:50 Butt geared Ford 9" posi ! :nana: :D :scratchchin: :laugh: :icon_smile_big: :drool5: :o
I'm voting for the later rather then the former :icon_smile_big:
Well-fixed a small crack i found on the bottom RH Frame Rail.
Then- I installed the new Tranny tunnel Hump (replacing the original one HLPAG cut out of the car). Then- I installed new rear MONROE shocks and installed my shifter and its Hurst boot ! :cheers:
Nice stop-drill, even though you didn't need it since you welded it up. :2thumbs:
Oops-forgot to say-I also installed new down-turn exhaust tips !
Lookin' good man. :drool5: :popcrn:
finally-Instrumentation and engine wire bundle installations start tomorrow along with "security measures", then install carbs, fuel regulator, radiator, fan, alternator, battery and run her ! Then put the front end and pushbar on along with the hood and air scoop ! Then the ejection seat goes in along with seat belts and passenger seat .
HEMI, 4sp?! I am jealous x1000. Nicely done sir!
Lookin good and comin together real nice :2thumbs:
From my experience two years ago, I had the same exhaust on my 68 and the fumes would roll up the side of the car and come in the windows. I would suggest you run the exhaust the rest of the way back and save yourself a possible headache.
:Twocents:
Paul
Quote from: PocketThunder on March 21, 2009, 08:25:01 PM
From my experience two years ago, I had the same exhaust on my 68 and the fumes would roll up the side of the car and come in the windows. I would suggest you run the exhaust the rest of the way back and save yourself a possible headache.
:Twocents:
Paul
:iagree:
Those gas tank straps look a little funky - have you got those bolted at the rear? Are the slots in the body shot?
Quote from: PocketThunder on March 21, 2009, 08:25:01 PM
From my experience two years ago, I had the same exhaust on my 68 and the fumes would roll up the side of the car and come in the windows. I would suggest you run the exhaust the rest of the way back and save yourself a possible headache.
:Twocents:
Paul
I had that on my 5 liter mustang for a summer and a half, and I would totally agree.
it also sounded totally badass.
Gents-I am not planning on standing still for long jaunts...this car will be DRIVEN and the exhaust will exit with NO problems ! :yesnod: :lol:
IN the mean time- I installed my Gnd cable, fuel line routing and HOLLEY fuel regulator ! Take a look !
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on March 22, 2009, 09:08:48 PM
Gents-I am not planning on standing still for long jaunts...this car will be DRIVEN and the exhaust will exit with NO problems ! :yesnod: :lol:
IN the mean time- I installed my Gnd cable, fuel line routing and HOLLEY fuel regulator ! Take a look !
I'd consider losing that plasic Fuel filter and opt for a metal one, and maybe a little further away from the Fuel Regulator.
You bump that plasic one and it'll leak.....right onto your header..
Food for Thought
Ron
May not be an issue, but FYI, NHRA prohibits fuel regulators, filters or other fuel junction blocks within 6-inches of the firewall, and does not allow plastic fuel filters.
does duketona live in the state of washington...near seattle?? :popcrn:
25 miles South of Seattle-in Sumner/Orting area !
tHE Fuel Filter shown is for mock-up purposes only ! Thank you for the concern ! I plan on running the fuel pressure indicator where it is shown and the fuel filter between the fuel tank and the fuel pump (under the car) and-yes that one is METAL ! :icon_smile_big:
I Thought it was strange, So you were just messin with us...Now put that filter back on your KIA.
Ron
If you can, I'd put the fuel filter after the pump. Electric fuel pumps push much better than they pull! :Twocents:
Roger that one-and I thank you !
Got the Fuel Filter installed just after the Elec Fuel pump to "Push" fuel up to my Fuel Regulator @ the firewall ! Then spent more time installing wire bundles, incl. bypassing my ammeter !
Carbs will run level....
Bypassed the ammeter and wired in a 40 Amp DC thermal-circuit breaker !
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/4VA80
Installed the Interior controls panel also...take a look !
Finished up the wiring today ! Pic shows the taillights on. Headlites are not installed yet (this is after a complete engine/elec systems check and thorough engine run !-Then the front end and hood go back on the car !:cheers:
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,20978.0.html
Roger that one- I'll change em out tonite with the correct ones !
Thank you !
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on March 30, 2009, 01:14:46 PM
Roger that one- I'll change em out tonite with the correct ones !
Thank you !
:2thumbs:
nice progress. cant wait to see some vid footage :cheers:
Are you sure you weren't born south of the Mason-Dixon line? Except for the wing, that project could be at any one of a dozen shops around this part of the south. But only at my shop would you see a wing on a b-body. ;D
Lookin' good. :2thumbs:
This weekend-i HOPE to run the Duketona and get a video. Will be looking for oil leaks, water leaks, elec. "smoke", etc. I will run it one foot above the ground on my lift. Finished the wiring last night-man WHAT a shoe-horn job ! The Alternator/belts/fan and radiator hoses go on tonight. The Carbs and linkages set ups go on Fri nite. Stay Tuned !!! :yesnod: :drool5:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on April 02, 2009, 11:56:45 AM
This weekend-i HOPE to run the Duketona and get a video. Will be looking for oil leaks, water leaks, elec. "smoke", etc. I will run it one foot above the ground on my lift. Finished the wiring last night-man WHAT a shoe-horn job ! The Alternator/belts/fan and radiator hoses go on tonight. The Carbs and linkages set ups go on Fri nite. Stay Tuned !!! :yesnod: :drool5:
This thread started on
April 15, 2007, 08:21:02 AM You just might have this project on the road in under 2 years! :2thumbs:
Eyez ' Tryin !!!!
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Got the Fan and alternator installed with their prospective belts tonite. Dual 4V carbs with progressive linkage and fuel log with pressure gage go on tomorrow night along with the radiator and hoses. Saturday/Sunday I will run the car and take a video, which I will post up on Monday morning ! Yee Haw !!! :smilielol: :yesnod: :laugh: :icon_smile_cool: :drool5: :cheers: :scratchchin:
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Can't wait :popcrn:
Yea, I am pretty excited about seeing the front wheels up in the air and that wing going parallel to the ground. You should go ahead and cut a hole in your floor pan so you can see where you're going. :2thumbs:
Maybe I missed it somewhere in the thread, but what tensions the inner water pump belt? I'm not familiar with the early hemi stuff.
The inner H2O pump belt is a class 1 fit with its March-pulley set. It is under specific tension requirements !
Mounted the Dual carbs (now it's an EIGHT-Pack !!! :yesnod: :scratchchin:
NOW-the Scoop fits BArely under the hood. Do I have enough clearance? What do you think guys ?
Radiator goes in tomorrow-Then Sunday it's run time/tune time/video time !!!
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Awesome Mark!
About that scoop. Man, that is close. With your skills, why don't you cut it in half and take some out to flatten it. Then you would create almost a venturi effect because of the smaller opening and get more air, and the air temp would be cooler going in as well. Even more power in theory, right?? :icon_smile_big:
Mike
wow nearly ready to fire up :yesnod: ............ :popcrn: lets hear that Hemi whale motor :drool5:
good job , keep the pictures coming dude :2thumbs:
I hope that cooling fan works for you. I had one just like that and my engine was stock bore and would overheat in any type of traffic....like a car show :Twocents:
You got to admit....this is still one of the coolest things goin' on DC-com......
Mark...congrats for taking lemons and making sweet lemonade.
As far as cooling goes- I am running a Chevy BB 4 row Truck Radiator (made for towing a camper up over Stevens Pass (I-90) ! It's Brass and will do fine. I am also running the BB Chevy hi-flow water pump.
The crossflow cooling setup should work well also. I am running a Mech. Temp gage. I will take data ! Stay Tuned !
-The TESH :yesnod: :scratchchin:
Awesome Mark!!! Can't wait to hear/see a video... On another note, sorry I haven't returned your phone call, family is here and I've been busier then a one arm paper hanger... Will try to call soon....
Airborne out.
Roger that one troop. Well-got her running today ! She sounds like an old F4U-1A Corsair on start-up and idle run-up ! A You-tube video :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsPEhS-G1e8&feature=email
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz9Fow4Gu_0&feature=email
This one will have sound ! I installed a Flex-a-Lite fan today and closer to the radiator ! Put the car in the air to prevent a "run-away Situation " @ start-up !
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Well-got the engine to run @ 410 rpm (used a digital tach to set this) and a top rpm of 7200 rpm during a no-load test. She ran 160 deg. F after the thermostat opened up and saw NO oil or H2O leaks ! The hood and front end along with the special Flight-Test interior go in next (in respect to the Aero-themed cars we all love )! :icon_smile_big: :scratchchin:
Hopefully- I can get a more decent video this weekend and post her up on You-tube !
Videos were fine. It's running! Congratulations!!! :thumbup: :woohoo:
I love it when you guys were having problems firing her up, and the English sounding gent said "come on....for the love of the Queen."
That's classic Brit! :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
Really enjoyed the video Mark, can't wait to see another - maybe a tire smokin video :2thumbs: :icon_smile_big:
:dance:
got it fired up then :yesnod: awesome stuff , need more Video :popcrn: :icon_smile_wink:
Nice to hear it running!
What is the contraption outside your shop door with the hot water tank and a tube mounted to it with a turbo on the end? Looks interesting! You aren't building a rocket too are you? :smilielol:
It's a 400 Lb Thrust mini Jet Engine !
unless it's my imagination i see the front cyl. wire arching onto the valve cover... and your right, it does sound like a WWII F4U Corsair...
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=F4U+Corsair&hl=en&emb=0&aq=-1&oq=#
Brock-no arching...just off on the timing a bit-plus the progressive linkage/choke needed a little tweeking. I'll try to post a video by Monday if I can !
Here's an F4U sound:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUZ3YVOQ02o
Well-got the air cleaner installed under the hoodline today...THEN I installed the new Interior-with a few SAFETY things in mind !
Take a look.... :yesnod: :lol: :scratchchin:
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Awesome! Don't forget to remove those pins. :2thumbs: :cheers:
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Pull the eject you better put a sunroof in! :nana:
There are no SQUIBBS to fire the rockets ! :icon_smile_cool: :icon_smile_big: :yesnod: :lol:
(http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=27469.0;attach=98133;image)
:scratchchin: the mirror is incorrect. :shruggy:
Brock-you missed the mis-placed factory worker's 40 yr old booger stuck under the rear seat ! :scratchchin:
:shruggy: i'll git right on that :o :yesnod:
Well-found no more factory worker's boogers tonite-BUT-
sucessfully installed my DOH Dixie Horn ! Yeeeee Haw !!!
"Cooter'd B prowd y'all !!! " :lol:
are you gonna put a nose cone on your car
Sure thing ! Just send it to me with the required Zbraces and Latch tray and for FREE please ! :scratchchin:
Quoteare you gonna put a nose cone on your car
car looks good Tesh :cheers: now is the perfect time to put the daytona nose on it . :2thumbs:
Well-put the Nose and pushbar back on today as well as the hood. Test drivin n tyre fryin are NEXT ! Just getting insurance for it now !
More shots of the Tona with Molly-my 7 yr old daughter. There will be a new You Tube video posted later tonight by Jimmy HEMI Majors and can be seen tomorrow (Sunday) !
What about the nitrous you promised us on the 1st gen HEMI? :scratchchin:
Sweet car man. :drool5:
I'm still not a fan of those fenders. They just look weird :-\ Rest of the car is looking good though
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULVkNMSgpCc
Here she is !!!
nice :yesnod: :coolgleamA:.............. :dance: :drive:
nice touch with the moon shine crate :2thumbs:
Quote from: moparstuart on April 19, 2009, 09:07:27 AM
nice touch with the moon shine crate :2thumbs:
I could sit and listen to your engine idling all day long!! It makes sweet music :2thumbs:
Roger that one. Just gotta bleed the brakes next; then Insure the car;
THEN tyre fryin Testin BEEE-ginzzzzz !!! :icon_smile_big: :dance: :drive: :naughty: :musik010: :patriot: :notworthy:
Sounds tough. Thar's a whole lotta configering to get that tune a playin. Good Job :2thumbs:
Well-glad I decided to re-bleed the brakes after letting it sit for 2 years without driving it ! I saw Dot3 brake fluid leaking down the firewall inside the car to the floor after pumping the pedal and allowing air to leak inside the MC. I removed it to see the poorly re-designed Master Power Brakes custom manual 4 wheel Disc Brake
master cylinder LEAKING from its aluminum plunger from its backside ! I called the vendor. I had paid 130.00 for this MC when I got their 900 dollar kit for front Disc Brakes 3 years ago ! Well-their warranty is only 1 year. After talking with their tech- I found out that it is a Polara 67-74 Manual DB Master Cylinder Modded by MP Brakes, Inc. The seals obviously corroded ??? I was told they had a new MC as their "fix", which I got for 100 bucks. We'll see if it wirks this Saturday ! They sure boned me bad ! GLAD I never drove the car ! It ONLY weighs roughly 4000 lbs !!!
good call re bleading the brakes :yesnod: ..& spotting that :2thumbs:
I've rattle canned clear paint over cast iron master cylinders before. It seems to help with keeping them looking new.
Well-got the new MC installed today-and the brakes bled ! What a difference ! WOW. Test driving is next ! :cheers:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on May 02, 2009, 07:43:56 PM
Test driving is next ! :cheers:
Can't wait to see that vieo :drool5: :yesnod:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eExBLuJnC8Y&feature=channel_page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZVX61O3IbQ&feature=channel
Here She TIZ..... :cheers: :scratchchin:
Took a phptp OP before Tyre Roastin occurred...
Jimmy HEMI stopped by with his 70 Superbee to lend a Video-Hand !
Your dixie horn sounds wrong. I don't know how, but it just isn't right.
Quote from: IowaCharger69 on May 10, 2009, 12:26:14 PM
Your dixie horn sounds wrong. I don't know how, but it just isn't right.
:iagree:
You sure did a good job of smoking the tires Tesh!!! :nana: :icon_smile_big:
Car looks great and sounds even better. Nice job Mark and crew!!!!!! :2thumbs: :cheers:
:coolgleamA: good stuff .... sounds awesome at idle :drool5: ............................. need more video :yesnod: :popcrn: :icon_smile_wink:
Soundin good and lookin good, glad you finally were able to get her out on the road to do some shake down testing. Thanks for the video, look forward to some more :yesnod: :2thumbs: :cheers:
:yesnod: :cheers:
I'll bet you got a hell of a lot of looks there Mark :2thumbs:
Still waiting for a holeshot video. :cheers:
i never really noticed b4 but didnt all the 05 LEE Movie cars have full roll cages in em :shruggy:
im not questioning the cars authenticity j/w is all
Yes- I believe they did. My floorpans had holes in them where the Fake bars were bolted in place.
"Hey Uncle Jessie...lookie here !" :drool5:
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,1955.320.html
More of Sunday-Mothers Day pics taken
That was a great piece of engineering dude. :cheers:
Thanks !
what model of pistol grip shifter is that?
Summit Racing's aftermarket HURST model=for 69 Charger Daytona
I found the right Oil filter for Duketona:
www.gopurepower.com
Lookin good. :coolgleamA:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on May 21, 2009, 09:45:39 AM
I found the right Oil filter for Duketona:
www.gopurepower.com
you can buy alot of filters for 200.00
True-but tell that to the wife, who let me spend the $ building a HEMI, which will last a Hell of a lot longer without paper filter material floating around in the motor !
when you went to burnout, it sounded like you were loading up the engine or there is a misfire somewhere, have you tried a hotter plug? also, wix filter will do what that filter will do if you dont mind me saying, for 5.69 each.
Mark,
I agree with Jamey. Get yourself a WIX or NAPA Gold(same thing) and use the rest of the money to treat your family to a nice dinner. :2thumbs:
v/r
Mike
The duak 4 V carbs had to be "de-tuned" to match the cam profile for street apps. There was ign misfire. I put in a set of Autolite 62s-what a difference ! (I sinned-I had Champions in there originally). Also-having worked in Aviation for 21 years- I realize the IMPORTANCE of oiling. Kelly Tidwell-of GoPurePower recommends using Shell Rotella T 15W-40 oil in most engine applications. I understand the importance of Old HEMIs needing good oiling at the rocker arm to valve tips ! Old HEMIs depend on good oiling and oil cooling. The filter I am choosing has an external heat sink in its canister design along with 30 micron-screening! Within this screen filter are embedded magnets ! It will flow 20 gals/min vs the 6 gal/min the paper filters have. That is an 3.33 TIMES increase in FLOW of oil and improved cooling ! NASCAR uses this product...so do the PT6 turbines in most airplane apps. I am expecting a 6 pounds psi increase in oil pressure and LESS mechanical resistance in my motor due to better flow and oiling ! This is WORTH the 200 bucks spent to me !-JUST some Engineering... :o
.... SO THERE !!! :nana: :yesnod: :scratchchin: :cheers:
Mark, just check that rotella, I don't think they put all the good stuff in there like they used to. Ron has expounded on this subject on different threads. You might want to get some GM EOS or Comp break in to add to your oil changes for the added goodies(zddp or something like that)
I am by no means questioning your smarts, just trying to save you some cash. :cheers:
Amsoil makes a great filtration system too http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/bf.aspx (http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/bf.aspx) be sure to use dealer number 1620067 (sorry for the shameless plug :icon_smile_big:)
New CJ grade Rotella with the flower on the bottle is not the old Rotella. Avoid the new CJ grade diesel oils as they have reduced levels of Zinc and Phoshate.
$ 212 and it's HERE ! Take a close look.... :o : :yesnod: :drool5: :icon_smile_big:
Using the unscientific ratio of engine cost per filter cost...it may be actually worth it for the added protection.
Tesh, be sure to let us know how it goes, I was considering one for the harley.
They make one for the Harley. Should give you increased oil flow, better cleaner oil and higher oil pressure and improved Hp !!!
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on May 22, 2009, 09:01:28 PM
They make one for the Harley. Should give you increased oil flow, better cleaner oil and higher oil pressure and improved Hp !!!
I saw that, that's why I wanted to see how you like yours. It seems like a noble concept.
Well-put the new oil filter on today...check it out ! I saw an increase in overall oil pressure by 7 psi...I now have 51 psi @ idle !!! Steady as a rock !!! I also found 2 cracks in the exhaust manifold (RHS) and pulled it off to have it brazed/stop drilled. I'll put it on and drive her next weekend !!!
Is that adapter able to be rotated 90 deg so that when the filter is screwed out it doesn't run oil out everywhere? I see in your application there might not be room with the pipe. I use to have one on my 318 Charger but I'm going to start looking for the 383-440 because I hate it when the oil wants to leak out when backing off the filter.
Yes-you can buy wither the 90 degree or the 270 degree filter adapters from Wilcap. I chose the 90 degree filter for ease of installation !
Well-my kids wanted to decorate the DUKETONA in style-NASCAR-era magnetic "instant race-car" stickers !!!
We had fun ! :scratchchin: :cheers:
That looks cool, I think you should make them permanent :2thumbs:
OK Troop- I'll leave them on there ! :icon_smile_big:
That actually looks pretty good. My vote is to leave them on. :2thumbs:
We're planning to do something similar to Howie's Nascar Dytona clone when it's finished.
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on May 28, 2009, 10:17:22 PM
Well-my kids wanted to decorate the DUKETONA in style-NASCAR-era magnetic "instant race-car" stickers !!!
We had fun ! :scratchchin: :cheers:
Its lookin pretty sweet :2thumbs: :coolgleamA: personally by how many u have there id divy them up between the front 2 fenders :icon_smile_big:
Thanks- I WILL !- Besides...The COPS love them...esp the Ejection Seat !!!
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on May 29, 2009, 01:13:17 PM
Thanks- I WILL !- Besides...The COPS love them...esp the Ejection Seat !!!
One problem....all your gonna hit is steel roof!!! :icon_smile_big: :lol:
No-the squibbs are not in the seat...and no propellant in the rockets ! :icon_smile_big: :yesnod: :nana:
:popcrn: wayne perkins real hemi daytona
Awesome ! Hell YES !!! :cheers: :o
Tesh when do we get some videos where we get to see you work that HEMI a bit?
Hopefully after this weekend. I am trying to gracefully put 2000 miles on the rings (so they will seat) in the motor. I also am doing a lot of brake testing with it! I had it up to 80 on the freeway the other day and felt the rear of the car sink down a bit and the front end seemed a lot lighter and the steering (manual box of course) felt like power assist ! :o
Cool man. Can't wait. Enjoy brother, I know we will when we get to see it.
Well-learned a lesson this week...ALWAYS bring a spare tire and jack with you when you do "Testing and Tuning" !! :yesnod: :slap: :rotz: :scratchchin:
Been there and done that.
But still, how embarrassing. Usually what gets me into trouble is a faulty fuel gauge when first testing a vehicle.
QuoteI had it up to 80 on the freeway the other day and felt the rear of the car sink down a bit and the front end seemed a lot lighter
that's because the rear wing is working . it makes a lot of down force . without a nose that's gonna happen . maybe a front spoiler will help . hey that might look good too . stiffening the back would help too .
i feel that on my tona but with the nose the whole car squats at hi speeds :cheers:
Assuming the wing is something close to factory... even when positioned flat the wing will generate downforce. I ran some numbers a while back (I believe I posted them) and the wing shape generates lift to to somewhere around 4 degrees negative (but since it's upside down that equates to downforce at 4 degrees up).
Troy
at 80 it's doing nearly nothing.
also, the Charger tunnel produces so much lift you're barely breaking even.
rear vu...
Oh My FG !!! I'd love to give this gal a ride in the Duketona !!!
Take a look !!! :drool5: :icon_smile_big: :cheers: :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :2thumbs: :yesnod: :D :D :slap: :smilielol: :lol:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRV3GOrvchc
she's another american idol alum.
Took the DUKETONA out for flight-test n "Fright-Test" tune today. Man alive-was it FUN !!! :scratchchin: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_cool: :drool5: :yesnod: :laugh: :lol: :nana:
took Herbie out also !! :cheers: 53
...our neighbor kids dropped by also!
JOLLY ROGERS! :2thumbs:
Callsign "Victory"
...seat n all..."ROGER That one-I did Get my Jollys today !" :smilielol: :D :scratchchin: :yesnod: :cheers:
:icon_smile_big:
Couldn't help myself! :lol:
on July 4th- I will have the Duketona on display at Pacific Raceways in Kent, WA.
to help with Children's Hospital. this is the SOVREN vintage races day. I will thank Vic Edelbrock in person for his dual 4 V carbs for my HEMI car ! :icon_smile_big: :yesnod: :scratchchin:
http://www.sovren.org
Good man, good cause. I'll be pimpin my GL in the local parade cause they asked me too and the turnouts lately haven't been so good. The Duke Boys are gonna bring em out of the woodwork though.
Cody, I'm gonna slap you. :slap:
Quote from: mikepmcs on June 14, 2009, 09:51:52 PM
Cody, I'm gonna slap you. :slap:
:nana: :nana: :nana:
You forgot to paint the rest of the plane orange Cody.
Quote from: ChgrSteve67 on June 14, 2009, 10:24:36 PM
You forgot to paint the rest of the plane orange Cody.
I didn't forget...it was just too much work! :icon_smile_big:
Kelly Pickler in another of her fine moments.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANTDkfkoBaI
you probably told someone this already in this thread but i didn't read all of it .so what year lincoln are you getting the rear end out of for your charger? i like the idea of a 9 inch ford disc posi under my 69 charger . how much modification is needed ? do you use the portion block from the lincoln ? and how about hooking up the e brake cables ? thanks
USE a 1977-1980 Lincoln Versailles rearend. It comes stock with a Trac-Loc 9 incd and 3:00-1 Gears. The Ebrake cables are easy to hook up. You only have to move the 2 spring perches on the tube outboard 0.5" on each side (from 43 " center to center between the leaf springs to 44") ! Got the ol 78 Lincoln Versailles DB POSI 9.0" rearend modified from 43" to 44.0" spring-perch width to fit the DUKTONA. This left me 0.75" between the tyres and the springs and allowed 3.0" MORE tire in width (towards the outer wheel-well) AND there is still 4 more " to boot !
look here:
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,27469.120.html
up to this page:
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,27469.160.html
is the over all width (hub to hub)the same as the charger ? i have 14x7's don't want to change them . don't want my tires to stick under my fenders to far. thanks
No the Versailles rearend is not as wide as a standard 8.75" B-body rear axle. Call Currie enterprises for info.
http://www.currieenterprises.com/
I am running 15" rims with 10 " wide tires. Still have 4" room easy ! You shouldn't have a problem !
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on June 15, 2009, 11:30:43 AM
No the Versailles rearend is not as wide as a standard 8.75" B-body rear axle. Call Currie enterprises for info.
http://www.currieenterprises.com/
I am running 15" rims with 10 " wide tires. Still have 4" room easy ! You shouldn't have a problem !
Sounds like a good rear end for an A body!
Yep-I use it in my wife's 66 FB !
maybe the rearend from under a lincoln towncar or a crown vic cop car would be a little wider to fit the charger right . they should also be disc 9 inch i think .
NO. The wider ones have the coil-over and panhard bar setups with 2 link setups (not for leaf spring use). Stick with the 78-80 Lincoln Versailles or Granada rearends !
is the granada wider then the versailles ?
Versailles is a glorified Granada--same width
Yes-but Granadas ONLY came with drum brakes; whereas, the Versailles were DB rear-ends-With Trac-Loc (POSIs) !
why couldn't you buy a older model ltd rear end or something like that . would be the right width for the charger and a nine inch on top of that . then take the gears and disc off of the versailles rear end put on the wider 9 inch then put it right under the charger .just a thought :shruggy:
Quote from: jdf on June 23, 2009, 11:54:00 AM
why couldn't you buy a older model ltd rear end or something like that . would be the right width for the charger and a nine inch on top of that . then take the gears and disc off of the versailles rear end put on the wider 9 inch then put it right under the charger .just a thought :shruggy:
compare what you wrote with knocking off and re-welding on a pair of perches ;)
explain please .
I'm unfamiliar with the perch-to-perch width of the LTD rear--is it exactly right? if it isn't you'd have to do the same thing anyway.
you'd also have to make sure the axles stick out the same amount out of either housing to avoid problems with the caliper mounting brackets. you'd also have to know if the hub diameters are the same.
If the perches are spot on, and the axles are compatible with discs you'd be on your way. I think I'd still have the perches added or moved to make sure the pinion angle is right.
LTD/Galaxie 65 and newer = rear coils
LTD II/Torino 72 and newer = rear coils
Little LTD (83-86) = no 9", 8.8 if you're lucky and rear coils
Well-Jimmy HEMI and I attended the Metro Bus Employees Car Show today. We brought Herbie, The Duketona and the Rumble Bee !
We walked away with The Duketona scoring a People's choice 2nd Place trolphy and the Love Bug HERBIE scored a 3rd place in People's choice ! NOT Bad fo Duketona's 1st Car Show !!! :cheers:
Oh-by the way-the Sublime 73 CUDA took 1st place !
Mopars-1st n 2nd
The Germans- 3rd
Chevrolet-LAST like it SHOULD be !!! :icon_smile_big: :yesnod: ;D :cheers: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :hah: :nana: :nana: :D :smilielol: :lol:
:2thumbs: :cheers:
:2thumbs: congrats on all those,.. ya' tried the ejection seat yet?.. :popcrn:
HEEEEE Mo....
congratulations :cheers: :coolgleamA: good job :2thumbs:
That's awesome Mark :cheers:
Awesome Tesh. When do we get new vids?
Will try this coming weekend ! Vintage races is then.
Lookie here:
www.sovren.org
Congrats!~
Curious: Was the '68 Olds next to truck nice?
Yes it was a nice 100% National Show perfect car-a HURST 4 speed edition at that !
I went and visited the Orting Police Dept. They have a HEMI squad car. I showed them a HEMI car ! :hah: :nana: :icon_smile_cool: :icon_smile_big: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :smilielol: :lol:
Took DUKETONA to Aluminum Head Welders in Auburn, WA. to see Dave Day and thank him for all his help on my car. He built my rearend on the car and built the Bellhousing. If any of you need Dave to build anything for your car-he even welds cast iron and aluminum as a specialty. He fixes blown up blocks and heads all day long ! He is at: 253-740-3342. Molly my 7 yr old daughter loved his HEMI dragster !
Move over Shirley Muldowney...Here's MISS Molly-the new MISS HEMI girl !!! :nana:
It looks like you are going to have to make room in your shop to build Molly a dragster :yesnod: :2thumbs:
YEh= one with Chrome-MOLLY" tubing !!! :yesnod: :icon_smile_big: :laugh: :lol:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on July 03, 2009, 07:53:14 PM
YEh= one with Chrome-MOLLY" tubing !!! :yesnod: :icon_smile_big: :laugh: :lol:
:icon_smile_big:
Well-went to the Vintage Races for Children's Hospital today @ Pacific Raceways. It was awesome. I was the only MOPAR there !
I got to go on the track for a 3 LAP display of speed. I took it easy on the corners with my POSI and went like a bat outta HELL on the straightaways. I then took my kids to a friend's BBQ @ his lake place. He reserved a parking spot JUST for Duketona !!!
cool stuff!!! :2thumbs:
WOW!! I just read through this entire thread, and I have to say (Tesh) that you did a Hell of a job with this!!! I look forward to following your future progress.
BTW, your PM box is full :cheers: :cheers:
Thanks for the compliments ! NOW-to top off Duketona with a much COOLer interior- a friend sold me a set of Volvo 2005 Leather bucket seats from his wife's rolled Volvo for $ 100.00 for the pair !!
On top of it all-they are ostrich skin and electric !!! They are now installed... AND I deserve them ! :icon_smile_big: :drool5: :nana: :cheers: :rofl: :scratchchin: :o :o ;D :yesnod: :rotz: :2thumbs: :lol:
So there !!!
Nice seats Tesh, ya gonna have them died black, in any case they are nice :2thumbs:
Nice seats.......
Quote from: AirborneSilva on July 25, 2009, 10:51:46 PM
Nice seats Tesh, ya gonna have them died black, in any case they are nice :2thumbs:
why black? they're tan on the show!
i may end up with Summit sport seats in Marty--no more stock chairs there, either.
Quote from: pettybird on July 26, 2009, 10:02:12 PM
Quote from: AirborneSilva on July 25, 2009, 10:51:46 PM
Nice seats Tesh, ya gonna have them died black, in any case they are nice :2thumbs:
why black? they're tan on the show!
i may end up with Summit sport seats in Marty--no more stock chairs there, either.
because the rest of the interior is black...... Call me crazy but I like things that match, but that's just me ;)
I too just read this entire thread...great job Tesh. I learned a lot from what you've done. It is an inspiring thing you've accomplished and it should help to all of us guys motivated when working on building something we too can be proud of. I truly hope you are able to continue "playing" with your Duketona and all your other vehicles. Keep up the good work. :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Quote from: AirborneSilva on July 27, 2009, 06:17:00 AM
Quote from: pettybird on July 26, 2009, 10:02:12 PM
Quote from: AirborneSilva on July 25, 2009, 10:51:46 PM
Nice seats Tesh, ya gonna have them died black, in any case they are nice :2thumbs:
why black? they're tan on the show!
i may end up with Summit sport seats in Marty--no more stock chairs there, either.
because the rest of the interior is black...... Call me crazy but I like things that match, but that's just me ;)
i have German cars here too and just about everything but the upholstery is black...guess I'm just trained that's ok
Guys-the car is a "good ol'boyz Hot Rod !" Them Dukes woulda put anything into the General " if Cooter pervided it " !!! :nana:
I Love'em...en they're Whimbledon White-and my 8 yr old daughter approves of them !
Case Closed ! :cheers: :yesnod: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
Sorry, didn't mean to stir shit up was just wondering if you were going to die them or not, I'll try to not ask questions of you that others feel they need to answer.... Hey, if Molly likes em then I'd say they are good to go ;) :cheers:
Well-must of been them Leather seats in the 100 degree weather in Seattle today, which helped me out. Boeing Flight Test hosted their "Wings and Wheels" Barbeque and car show. :2thumbs:
Congrat man :cheers: the Duketona certainly seems to be catching some eyes :yesnod:
Us country folk like them Bar-Bee Quezzzzzz
Weelll-my neighbor invited me over to his farm. I felt obliged-so I brot Duketona !!!
Some great pictures there Tesh... The more I see it with the stickers on it the more I like it :2thumbs:
Nice bus.........and stickers.
Well- Roasted 3rd gear and syncro last night having a little "fun". Decided to install my freshly rebuilt Roadrunner 1970 4 speed ! Now I have parts from Dodge, Plymouth, Chrysler, Ford, Lincoln and Chevrolet in my car ! :icon_smile_big:
Having a little too much "fun" were we :icon_smile_big:
Yes Fr. Silva... I dun ROASTED sumthun !!! :icon_smile_big: :scratchchin:
Stopped by the local Machine Shop in Sumner, WA. to thank them for all the parts help on Duketona !
Congrats on the Finest Car award Tesh :2thumbs:
Thank you !
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on August 03, 2009, 10:00:59 AM
Yes Fr. Silva... I dun ROASTED sumthun !!! :icon_smile_big: :scratchchin:
Still patiently waiting for the videos..................... :whistling:
I love this thread!!!! :lol: :cheers: :cheers: Keep'em coming, love the pics!!!
Roger that one-will do ! God Bless America, too !!! :patriot:
Went to the Issaquah XXX "Muscle Car Show" today. Drove 80 miles round trip ! Man was it FUN ! Encountered a wreck previously caused by an impatient Caddy-LACK driver ! See attached pics. Also saw an old 50s era Hydro with a Rolls Merlin V12 (another HEMI ) and then a 1970 Boss 429 car with a "Semi-Hemi" !
... :scratchchin:
more...
Last pic is me with my idetical-twin brother Sean
Gettin ready 4 the "Sunbust" MOPAR car show in Graham, WASH. tomorrow-sponsored by : www.moparsunlimited.org
Miss Daisy wasn't available-so Miss Molly steped on in to help ! :cheers:
Well-backed the ol'General up too quickly...en the NIGHT B4 the carshow @ that !
Cooter helped me "git The General redee" :scratchchin:
..
Dun !!! :scratchchin: :o :o :o :o
dude your fast
very cool :cheers:
Got to the show on time ! :nana: :icon_smile_blackeye: :icon_smile_big: :yesnod:
There was quite an amazing amount of unique displays ! :smilielol: :yesnod: :scratchchin: :o :o
Even the Washington State Patrol brought their HEMI car !!!
Another man brought his 426 HEMI powered "55 HEMIbird"
ok the 426 in the Tbird is IMPRESSIVE.
Yes sir !
thats some quick body repairs :yesnod: , thanks for posting the pictures :popcrn:
Awesome Wing on your general lee but why the color green? it does not look right with the orange!
Black is better
Mike-Get a wing, paint it Black and put it on your 69 ! :yesnod: :cheers: :scratchchin:
Quote from: Mikesmoparperformance on August 24, 2009, 04:06:03 PM
Awesome Wing on your general lee but why the color green? it does not look right with the orange!
Black is better
Nice first or second post....??? :scratchchin:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on August 24, 2009, 04:16:42 PM
Mike-Get a wing, paint it Black and put it on your 69 ! :yesnod: :cheers: :scratchchin:
:smilielol:
May I ask you, what did you back into? :scratchchin:
I think Cooter was pushing him...... :laugh:
Quote from: MoparManJim on August 27, 2009, 07:44:31 PM
May I ask you, what did you back into? :scratchchin:
he backed into the still , when loading the truck :icon_smile_big:
My LIFT. I had eye surgery for a detached retina this last year and have OIL in my left eye holding the retina into place to heal and prevent scar tissue build-up ! Thanks to Diabetes.
My ability to have side-viewing depth capability is diminished. Right now- I am the "One-eyed surprise guy" ! Will have the oil surgically removed this December ! :o
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on August 28, 2009, 11:37:23 AM
My LIFT. I had eye surgery for a detached retina this last year and have OIL in my left eye holding the retina into place to heal and prevent scar tissue build-up ! Thanks to Diabetes.
My ability to have side-viewing depth capability is diminished. Right now- I am the "One-eyed surprise guy" ! Will have the oil surgically removed this December ! :o
am I the only one who would have preferred an "I was drunk" lie?
oil in the eye...that had to sit well when they told you what they were going to do...
Well-wore this A833 out on the racetrack. Now I am rebuilding it ! :yesnod: :cheers:
Yeh- :icon_smile_big:
Since I have now been "saved" by Dodge...I just had to pay respects to the Viper GTS coupe blue metallic-flake paint ! The Mustang Hospital is a bit more "recognizable" from the highway right now ! :scratchchin:
Well-been rebuilding the ol'A833. Found after pulling both bearings off their shafts that the rear output shaft bearing was rusty and "gauled" and the main cause of the need for a rebuild ! I will replace both bearings, all the syncro blocker-rings and the 4 sets of countershaft roller bearings along with all new gaskets ! The A833 in my opinion along with the T10 Ford or Chevy 4 speeds are a lot easier to rebuild compared to the Ford Toploader 4 speed ! In my opinion-the A833 is just as strong or maybe stronger than the Ford Toploader-Period !
Damn Mark, you've been busy with DUKTONA - thanks for the updates :cheers:
OK-the A833 section of the "Motors Manual" is vague on HOW-to install the new countershaft Cluster Gear Assembly into the A833 cast iron case sucessfully ! When installing the Thrust washers (2 total)-glue them into place with Contact Cement the day before you attempt to install the Cluster Gear Assembly ! :yesnod:Get some Vaseline-here's how:
Boy-vaseline is sure handy when re-assembling a lot of roller bearings and you need to hold them in place !
Stopped By Dave Day's shop in Auburn, WA. @ Aluminum Head Welders. He builds HEMI powered old school "slingshot" dragsters ! 253-740-3342
Got the A833 back together today - FINALLY :cheers:
Good job Tesh, gear boxes have always baffled me :rotz:
nice work , clever stuff :coolgleamA: :2thumbs:
I LOVE rebuilding A833 gear boxes-they're a Piece of CAKE ! I can easily do them in 10 hrs total each !
Finished "buttoning her up" tonight along with 4 speed Hurst Pistol-Grip Shifter Installation :cheers:
Took the Ol'Duketona out this weekend. Visited Lake Sawyer (there is a bed n breakfast there-Which was once my Grandfather Jim Paolucci's cabin).
http://www.lakesawyercottagerentals.com/
Nice pics Tesh, trip looked like fun. I believe I am still waiting patiently for my hole shot videos....
wAIT LONGER THERE GRASSHOPPER...i STILL NEED TO PUT 2000 MILES total ON THE ENGINE TO WEAR-IN THE RINGS (SEAT THEM). iMPATIENCE CAN BE CATASTROPHIC/EXPENSIVE ! i BUILT THIS CAR TO LAST-NOT TO Destroy ! :icon_smile_blackeye: :yesnod: :angel:
Here I am cruising in the Duketona on Hwy 18
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPGWRejwJ2o
Cruzin with Skinard :2thumbs:
Well now- this Unemployment from BOEING has its "retirement" advantages...
You can clean up your entire workshop and get rid of 2 truckloads of shit
You can go "gold-pannin"
You can meet /plan with pals for breakfast...
AND drive the DUKETONA ! :nana: :cheers: :scratchchin:
I like your retirement plan! Looking good, Sir!
It's all fun and games until you get a job offer you can't refuse, until then enjoy :2thumbs:
Nice car but why is the wing green men! it does not look right with the orange on the car make it black
Oh no, here we go again :brickwall:
Mark:
I've glanced at this thread periodically over the last three years but I never really "got it" regarding the car's name & green wing.
That is, until today when I read all 53 pages and watched the progression of the build.
I now fully "get it" - you are one hell of an engineer. And wow, neat ride!~
My :Twocents: :Twocents:
Quote from: AirborneSilva on October 08, 2009, 11:09:25 AM
Oh no, here we go again :brickwall:
This has sad before I see.
Well It his car it just my 2 cents
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on September 29, 2009, 09:52:07 AM
wAIT LONGER THERE GRASSHOPPER...i STILL NEED TO PUT 2000 MILES total ON THE ENGINE TO WEAR-IN THE RINGS (SEAT THEM). iMPATIENCE CAN BE CATASTROPHIC/EXPENSIVE ! i BUILT THIS CAR TO LAST-NOT TO Destroy ! :icon_smile_blackeye: :yesnod: :angel:
Sorry Mark, I didn't know you hadn't made it to break in. I will not sweat you my man, I will wait..... :whistling:
Quote from: Mikesmoparperformance on October 08, 2009, 04:59:36 PM
Quote from: AirborneSilva on October 08, 2009, 11:09:25 AM
Oh no, here we go again :brickwall:
This has sad before I see.
Well It his car it just my 2 cents
it's an awful lot of other peoples' two cents, too :lol:
Quote from: pettybird on October 08, 2009, 10:05:02 PM
Quote from: Mikesmoparperformance on October 08, 2009, 04:59:36 PM
Quote from: AirborneSilva on October 08, 2009, 11:09:25 AM
Oh no, here we go again :brickwall:
This has sad before I see.
Well It his car it just my 2 cents
it's an awful lot of other peoples' two cents, too :lol:
Yeah with all the folks giving Mark their two cents it's a heck of a retirement supplement - wait, he's an evil genuis that was his plan all along :icon_smile_big:
bump
no.
Merry Christmas to ya'll. I am just HAPPY I finally own ANY HEMI-car ! The Ultimate man's HotRod in my opinion ! Thanks for the compliments also ! :cheers:
Took the Duketona to another Xmas car show and to the Lakeplace ! I also dedicate the two MUSTANG GT350 pictures to LISA Myers my good engineer friend at Boeing. :cheers: :icon_smile_big:
My niece Monica is 15 and loves HotRods ! She ran the Duketona and my Shelby today ! I am helping her build a 66 Shelby GT350 Hertz clone car ! *used to be my twin brothers coupe !*
LOOK !
happy girl NOW !
...
very cool mark :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
OK-the birds were chirping today. Made a command decision to waste gas @ 3mpg with the HEMIs 8 barrels ! Jimmy HEMI Majors met me at the Last surviving XXX drive in in Issaquah, WASH. with his 70 SuperBee !
XXX... :drool5:
-Then again...
there...
A triple X rated drive in?..?? are you kidding me? I would have never thought of such a thing. I cant imagine anyone taking thier girlfriend there and ever makign it thru the whole movie with their eyes on the screen. :shruggy:
Quote from: PocketThunder on February 18, 2010, 10:10:38 AM
A triple X rated drive in?..?? are you kidding me? I would have never thought of such a thing. I cant imagine anyone taking thier girlfriend there and ever makign it thru the whole movie with their eyes on the screen. :shruggy:
I think it's a restaurant.
http://www.triplexrootbeer.com/
Troy
WOW! great work mark... I'll have to fly you down here to San Antonio when I'm ready to work on my Charger :2thumbs:
Quote from: PocketThunder on February 18, 2010, 10:10:38 AM
A triple X rated drive in?..?? are you kidding me? I would have never thought of such a thing. I cant imagine anyone taking thier girlfriend there and ever makign it thru the whole movie with their eyes on the screen. :shruggy:
I think I would take one for the team and try anyway.... :lol:
Quote from: maxwellwedge on February 18, 2010, 07:16:09 PM
Quote from: PocketThunder on February 18, 2010, 10:10:38 AM
A triple X rated drive in?..?? are you kidding me? I would have never thought of such a thing. I cant imagine anyone taking thier girlfriend there and ever makign it thru the whole movie with their eyes on the screen. :shruggy:
I think I would take one for the team and try anyway.... :lol:
Here locally in the late 70's early 80's we had fairy land drive inn, it was all XXX . All the guys from high school would sit out and watch the movie over the fence . They really didnt need to hear . It was in a really bad part of town so i wouldn't have been caught dead there . :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
Looks like fun Tesh, Cool clone too! :2thumbs:
OK-went n teased the Black Diamond Police today. They THINK they have some Bad-Ass HEMI squad cars...I had to show them that there is a HEMI-powered Duke-Boyz car in town !!!
YEE Haw !!!
Well=had to go to Cooters old station to get gas !
After the GAS Run-got a Burger @ Wallys with my buddy Ken...
Went and visited my sister Angela (now an M.D. and a PhD) at my folks Lakeplace...
Well-took DUKETONA out on a 200 mile run today along Hwy 18 then to I-90 for a visit to North Bend, WA. where they filmed the show TWIN PEAKS back in the late 80s...then it was off to Rattlesnake Lake nearby !
...
My old Bloake Mark Richardson came from Great Britain to build a HEMI car-a 33 Ford with a 354 ! We celebrated !
Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to you all ! Went thru a Nasty DIVORCE this year.... BUT...fought and WON to keep my car collection, tools ! Live on a Lake in WA. now...would not have it any other way ! Thank God for my freedom every day and no more Ball N Chain ! YEEEE Haw !!! :scratchchin: :cheers: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_tongue: :2thumbs:
As Willie Nelson put it in the "05 Dukes of Hazzard.... "you know WHY divorces are SOOOO expensive don't you?"...."Because they ARE WORTH IT !!!!!"
HOLY SMOKES!!! ...I never thought that was coming. :o
Anyway, best of luck in 2011 :cheers:
I know how much you love your kids and I'm sorry to hear about the divorce. I hope all is well ....this is the roughest road you'll ever drive. :-\
i'm glad you are well . Merry Christmae! only look forward now :cheers:
good to see you back !! wondered what was happening with no updates on car stuff :yesnod:
:cheers: :cheers:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on December 23, 2010, 09:34:41 PM
Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to you all ! Went thru a Nasty DIVORCE this year.... BUT...fought and WON to keep my car collection, tools ! Live on a Lake in WA. now...would not have it any other way ! Thank God for my freedom every day and no more Ball N Chain ! YEEEE Haw !!! :scratchchin: :cheers: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_tongue: :2thumbs:
As Willie Nelson put it in the "05 Dukes of Hazzard.... "you know WHY divorces are SOOOO expensive don't you?"...."Because they ARE WORTH IT !!!!!"
Dude, if you kept yer cars it wasn't that nasty!!
Well done mate.
Wonder if it's an orange Charger thing.....................
Oh, I also live on a lake in WA funnily enough.
missed your buddy glad to see you back , sorry for your bad year .
i like the idea of painting the wing like the confed flag. that would really be cool. the sublime not as cool.
ANOTHER MOPAR BROTHER FREED FROM A LIFE SENTENCE,OF MARRAGE,,,JUST DO YOUR SELF AND THE BROTHERHOOD A FAVOR AND DONT get sucked into another evil life sentence.made that mistake,2 xxxxx wifes and 3 kids till i wised up and learned to be a free man and live by my rules and time zone.only 2 more years of kid support and i will totally be free,to do my car stuff my way. have been paying for 10 yrs now and only 1 kid to pay off in 2 years... few minutes of fun and a life time to pay for it.
know why divorce is so expensive??? because it is a conspearicy between all females and the government to keep us guys under their mind control and their hands in our pockets to keep us to broke to have fun and realize we dont need them except to breed and make more money spending generation that the government can tax,tax and tax ......lol.hahaha,or as i say to the xxxxxx ho ho ho,hoe,,,,,,,,,merry xmas and to a better new year
have been by the mustang garage many times as i have family all over up there. have a motor home on cousin 37 acres up in graham and uncle in sumner and lake tapps.. did ya get red mustang fastback up out of graham headed ta pacific ave?? lov the fastback top swap and hemi g lee ... got my support payments lowered and am working on my cars again. have 2 67 belvederes,a rag with gtx trim and a 2dr post old school drag look,with 44o to go in it. 2dart swingers,1 is now a topless due to rust under vinyl top and covering over back seat to make a 2 seater parade and fun toy.and afew or dozen other toys,oldest is a 33 chev pu and newest a 94 firebird drag car.my wildest is a 57 anglia drag wagon,straight axle,302 and olds rear,tilt nose it came from gig harbor. i just made offer on small house and big shop up eatonville way?????? sorry for the asses that cant do anything but pick on others ideas and dreams on here/////// kinda hoped ya were at stang shop so i might stop by and see ya rides next time up that way,oh well. i paid big time in my divorce to keep my cars and house as i had 11 years of parts and cars to move. but 9 years ago i was disabled and forsed out of work and had to sell many of my rides. 47 ply bussiness coupe and 34 hudson 5 window fenderless i was building.... well hangin and hope ya get ta see kids alot,they can be fun and good ta have around,till 16 ta 18 then they are a gaint pain in the ass. ride on ,still in oregon for now near eugene
Merry Christmas Mark!
only you could keep that car in a divorce and call it a win :lol:
Quote from: pettybird on December 24, 2010, 12:29:49 PM
only you could keep that car in a divorce and call it a win :lol:
Doug, Doug, Doug..... :lol:
I never knew true happiness until I got married.
Of course by then it was too late.
She gave me some of the best years of my life...77, 78 and part of 79.
I got married in 77. Seems like yesterday and you know how bad a day I had yesterday.
Thats all I got. :coolgleamA:
WELL- got my new book published this month by Authorhouse. It it on the 289 HiPo engine rebuild-40 years later. I wrote it as a shop manual for Shelby Mustang folks and Cobra folks. I plan on doing another book as a manual on installing old HEMIs in early B-Body cars !
Watch for it on AMAZON and Google next month (Feb. 2011) as a downloadable book you can buy or print it out yourself ! :popcrn: :2thumbs: :yesnod:
Been busy with my Icelandic "love in my life"
Right on Mark, be interested in seeing the Hemi in B bodies book :2thumbs:
Good for you Mark :2thumbs:
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Pettybird...I'll define a WIN for you.
I kept my 1965 GT350 Shelby.............http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/default.aspx?carID=1909&i=8&vd=y
I kept my 1966 GT350 Shelby R model............ http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=1266&aid=304&pop=1
I kept Duketona........... $ 30,000 investment/ my art
Added up:
$ easy million...maybe MORE in the future ~! :o
Does the Ex -Mrs. General Lee Tesh know what they are worth? Does she read this forum? :lol:
Quote from: maxwellwedge on January 16, 2011, 05:36:30 PM
Does the Ex -Mrs. General Lee Tesh know what they are worth? Does she read this forum? :lol:
I'm betting she doesn't on both cases and even if she did it's too late now :nana:
:lol:
But always remember this........It's never too late for a woman scorned! :lol:
Quote from: maxwellwedge on January 16, 2011, 05:36:30 PM
Does the Ex -Mrs. General Lee Tesh know what they are worth? :lol:
2 cans of pork and beans and a box of Bounty dryer sheets?
I do apologize if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure you've said both of the Shelbys are clones, and there is no '66 R model. Please verify. If clones your links are worthless. You and only you want the general daytona lee charger ducktona contraption...beauty is in the eye of the beholder but that car's not worth the charger parts car underneath it.
I meant what I said in jest, but if you feel like digging up a weeks-old post, so be...
:shruggy:
Quote from: pettybird on January 16, 2011, 08:11:53 PM
Quote from: maxwellwedge on January 16, 2011, 05:36:30 PM
Does the Ex -Mrs. General Lee Tesh know what they are worth? :lol:
2 cans of pork and beans and a box of Bounty dryer sheets?
I do apologize if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure you've said both of the Shelbys are clones, and there is no '66 R model. Please verify. If clones your links are worthless. You and only you want the general daytona lee charger ducktona contraption...beauty is in the eye of the beholder but that car's not worth the charger parts car underneath it.
I meant what I said in jest, but if you feel like digging up a weeks-old post, so be...
Ruh Roh....
In the words of the great Ricky Ricardo, you got some 'splainin' to do!
However, he'll probaly end up singing Babalu after all! :icon_smile_big: ....I found this post from 2007, and the white GT350 is a real Shelby according to his post
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,34733.0.html
The car clone is my niece Monica Taeschner's car. Look her up on Google. She won the Pebble Beach design contest last, sumner at 15 years age, she has a car domain web page.
My life has become PROOF that the good guys DO Win sometimes- and YES- I DESERVE it ! :icon_smile_big: :yesnod:
I also kept the new Girl, who is also a model with my 66 R model (seen below)! :drool5:
The 65 is the white one with the blue stripes !
They are pretty (and so is your lady friend) but are the cars real?
Congrats to the niece. There are neat opportunities if you know where to look!
article: http://www.hagerty.com/design/index.aspx (http://www.hagerty.com/design/index.aspx)
Yes they ARE. Have you considered changing your, name to "Doubting Thomas ?"
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on January 16, 2011, 10:56:09 PM
Have you considered changing your, name to "Doubting Thomas ?"
Now that's funny, I don't care who you are :smilielol:
This is my heartfelt decree
... Freedom. Identity once again...NOT to be stolen away ny those who Once proposed by
Those who vowed before God a lifetime promise
... "what can I do to Lift you up instead of cutting you down ?"
, 1 st Corinthians.... ::) just simple Man Shit , BTW
Is the engine running better now? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eExBLuJnC8Y From the video it looks like a never rebuilt 318 can blow the doors of your ride? :shruggy: Why it was running so crappy?
Quote from: Piston_Freddy on January 17, 2011, 02:31:13 PM
Is the engine running better now? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eExBLuJnC8Y From the video it looks like a never rebuilt 318 can blow the doors of your ride? :shruggy: Why it was running so crappy?
You mean like this :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljIA2-Y9HQk&NR=1&feature=fvwp
Yes it had a bad plug wire. Now-ORDER my new engine build book:
http://www.amazon.com/HiPo-Engine-Build-up-Years-Later/dp/1456721631/ref=sr_1_43?ie=UTF8&qid=1296412062&sr=8-43
or here
http://www.authorhouse.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000450566
:cheers:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on January 18, 2011, 01:51:00 AM
Now-ORDER my new engine build book:
Wrong forum for that.
:nono:
The resemblance is uncanny!!! :o
(http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=27469.0;attach=41629;image)
(http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/328goober.jpg)
QuoteYes it had a bad plug wire. Now-ORDER my new engine build book:
if you wanna sell a book about that build , you should show a video of the car running good and frying the tires . you aint selling many books with that burnout . i would also remove that vid from utube . you need some positive advertising . :Twocents:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on January 18, 2011, 01:18:42 PM
QuoteYes it had a bad plug wire. Now-ORDER my new engine build book:
if you wanna sell a book about that build , you should show a video of the car running good and frying the tires . you aint selling many books with that burnout . i would also remove that vid from utube . you need some positive advertising . :Twocents:
I just watched the video on youtube. The launch is weak for a Hemi (If you had a bad plug wire but this video shoudl've been left on the editing room floor).
Post a re-take - - now that the car's running good! The comments get pretty viscous also.
OK guys...thanks for the coaching session :scratchchin: :hah: :nana: :icon_smile_big: :yesnod: :angel:
I'm not a hater..... I'm just an opinion giver. :cheers:
judging by the video, it runs as good as it looks...
I just wanted to say i have looked at this whole thread...congrats on your car! more than anything congrats on enjoying and DRIVING it! i love to see people drive their cars and seems like you drive it alot! on the motor... its what maybe 300hp? but even at that you really should be able to launch better than in video! i think my 2 hemi's could smoke the tires with 4 bad plug wires. maybe more than just a wire, carb issue? intake leak? but again its awesome thread and i enjoyed reading it. love the photos!
Quote from: randr on January 20, 2011, 09:39:44 PM
I just wanted to say i have looked at this whole thread...congrats on your car! more than anything congrats on enjoying and DRIVING it! i love to see people drive their cars and seems like you drive it alot! on the motor... its what maybe 300hp? but even at that you really should be able to launch better than in video! i think my 2 hemi's could smoke the tires with 4 bad plug wires. maybe more than just a wire, carb issue? intake leak? but again its awesome thread and i enjoyed reading it. love the photos!
I agree.... Let's fix some plug wires and fry the tires. :yesnod:
Roger that troops. Found a bad Ignition COIL intermittent short and that fixed it all ! When Spring brings us a warm sunny day- I'll re-do the tyre frying video-I PROMISE ! :scratchchin:
Thank God for Hemi cars @
A coloring book on engine building. Forward by Andy Griffith star of the TV series Salvage.
If you buy it MOD TOP...I'll send you a box of color crayons ! :icon_smile_big: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :hah: :nana:
I hope you autograph it too. Do you ship it in a brown wrapper?
Glad you got your plug wires figured out.
Now that you have a minute, you should think about taking down that embarrassing video off Youtube.
.... and now, The Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Remove This Youtube Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eExBLuJnC8Y
10. It conveys the opposite message about the Hemi engine you admire.
9. Some crazed internet fan will be able to hunt you down via your license plate.
8. Your former spouse will realize the value of your car and find a sneaky, legal way to get half of it.
7. The video will soon qualify for the Failblog hall of Fame.
6. It only enforces peoples negative thoughts regarding your drivetrain choice.
5. It confirms the results of your drivetrain choices .
4. The sound quality is dubious.
3. The Youtube comments make me feel sad.
2. No tits.
... and now The Top Reason Why You Should Remove The Youtube video:
01. "Time to fry the tires, yeeehaw!........ blaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap......squeek..... "
Good times! :2thumbs:
this thread makes my head hurt. its like a bad, bad remake of the movie groundhog day.
Quote from: RallyeMike on February 01, 2011, 12:54:26 AM
Now that you have a minute, you should think about taking down that embarrassing video off Youtube.
.... and now, The Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Remove This Youtube Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eExBLuJnC8Y
10. It conveys the opposite message about the Hemi engine you admire.
9. Some crazed internet fan will be able to hunt you down via your license plate.
8. Your former spouse will realize the value of your car and find a sneaky, legal way to get half of it.
7. The video will soon qualify for the Failblog hall of Fame.
6. It only enforces peoples negative thoughts regarding your drivetrain choice.
5. It confirms the results of your drivetrain choices .
4. The sound quality is dubious.
3. The Youtube comments make me feel sad.
2. No tits.
... and now The Top Reason Why You Should Remove The Youtube video:
01. "Time to fry the tires, yeeehaw!........ blaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap......squeek..... "
Good times! :2thumbs:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
SALVAGE
That HEMI better run like this on the new video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxAW3oV8tw8
Got Best of Show trolphy @ Pacific Raceways July 4th, 2011 during Vintage Race day !
:cheers: :2thumbs:
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on November 11, 2011, 06:18:14 PM
Got Best of Show trolphy @ Pacific Raceways July 4th, 2011 during Vintage Race day !
:cheers: good stuff !! , what happened to the dart you guys were doing :scratchchin:
Cool deal congrats Tesch :cheers:
i'm glad to see you enjoying your creation . :cheers:
Quote from: tan top on November 12, 2011, 05:03:09 AM
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on November 11, 2011, 06:18:14 PM
Got Best of Show trolphy @ Pacific Raceways July 4th, 2011 during Vintage Race day !
:cheers: good stuff !! , what happened to the dart you guys were doing :scratchchin:
what dart and year??? what ya doing ta it ,maybe a wing or some thing to get people to :scratchchin:stop and think and dream what if only,nascar was smart enough to have ran a body wing cars back then :scratchchin: :shruggy: :Twocents: :Twocents: :popcrn: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
wow now thats ugly........
holy crap :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Dart project in work. Jim has a 354 HEMI going in it with an A833 with Mr. Gasket vertigate shifter.
Running a Scribner set up 410 Sure Grip . :icon_smile_big:
I must say this is a very educational Thread...both good and well maybe not so good. However very entertaining none the less....I have enjoyed it!
as far as horse power...I do not remember seeing a Dyno tune session...that would be an awesome thing... "to the rear tires horsepower", which could help you get that hemi in top shape.:)
I myself am about to start a build and a build thread on DodgeCharger.com ....on a 1969 charger, ...its for my daughter, however i wanting a great running, daily driver...so it will not be an exact replica of the average General Lee.,It will resemble the General Lee in paint, decals, push bar, and musical horn, but i will throw my own twist into it with possibly a differnt engine, trans, maybe even rear end, possibly interior color, etc..I'll start this particular thread today...and It will definetly not have a big ole wing nor any green paint lol
Just survived Heart Surgery...Yee Haw ! Back in the saddle again.
glad you are ok
:cheers: glad you made it :cheers:
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Glad to have you aboard again. :2thumbs:
Wondered what happened to you, glad you are ok brother :2thumbs:
:2thumbs:
Glad your ok brother!!!!
How are things with the Charger? (good to know you are okay too btw)
Quote from: Ghoste on October 02, 2012, 07:14:55 PM
How are things with the Charger? (good to know you are okay too btw)
I have the same question for you :wave:
:2thumbs: on your recovery!
Now whats the story on the GT350? Is it a Shelby or a "clone"?
Quote from: Piston_Freddy on February 06, 2011, 09:31:15 AM
That HEMI better run like this on the new video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxAW3oV8tw8
Oh yeah.............................baby!
14 visits to the ER via Medic One in 3 month period. Atrial Fib/Atrial Flutter. Had to have the Heart "Ablated"
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on October 03, 2012, 10:44:04 AM
14 visits to the ER via Medic One in 3 month period. Atrial Fib/Atrial Flutter. Had to have the Heart "Ablated"
My dad has had that done, 3 times actually. Good luck!
Yes-it's REAL
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on October 03, 2012, 12:38:18 PM
Yes-it's REAL
The Shelby! He wasn't clear enough for some people. Fred would be confused.
Quote from: GeneralLeeTESH on October 02, 2012, 04:22:48 PM
Just survived Heart Surgery...Yee Haw ! Back in the saddle again.
hey man wondered where you were at , Damn Scary stuff , puts things in to perspective , glad your ok !! :yesnod:
Is that what she said? :icon_smile_big:
Well-got the other two old jaloppys out for a wash/wax job....(post surgery happiness)....
Life is GOOD now.
Good to hear. :2thumbs: How many celebratory burnouts did you do? :drive: :drive:
Quite a few ! :cheers:
did any of them surpass the 15 inch mark?
Quote from: pettybird on October 12, 2012, 03:51:47 PM
did any of them surpass the 15 inch mark?
doubling up on the one from his video?....
Made it out to the Pacific NW Vintage Races in Kent, Wa. :cheers:
This is a yearly event to support Children's Hospital of Seattle.
Nice pics and a good cause.
:2thumbs:
bob
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: nice mark
:coolgleamA: :coolgleamA:
Excellent!
great job. :2thumbs:
Looks good. Why was the hood springs removed?
Quote from: stroker400 wedge on July 05, 2013, 08:11:11 PM
Looks good. Why was the hood springs removed?
I'm thinking its because of the lack of hood bracing.
Quote from: Hemidog on July 07, 2013, 04:30:41 AM
Quote from: stroker400 wedge on July 05, 2013, 08:11:11 PM
Looks good. Why was the hood springs removed?
I'm thinking its because of the lack of hood bracing.
In order for the scoop to fit, I wonder?
Quote from: Hemidog on July 07, 2013, 04:30:41 AM
Quote from: stroker400 wedge on July 05, 2013, 08:11:11 PM
Looks good. Why was the hood springs removed?
I'm thinking its because of the lack of hood bracing.
The springs are strong enough to bend the hood when you take the frame work out. Been there done that and learned not to do it again. Maybe TA springs would work..
Went for a joyride yesterday with the Duketona. Even my cat Cutie went as did my GF Krissy !
Thats alot of MOONshine in back for just a joyride. looks an sounds like a fun ride.Did ya jump anything,,just kidding.
:Twocents: :cheers: :cheers: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
Where is this beast 10 years down the road?
Saw the owner, Mark this summer, he has a new toy a factory hemi Dart. Im sure he still has it. The wing on that is one of Dane's aluminum wings and I sold it to Mark years ago.
Quote from: loudmouthaussie on January 29, 2023, 03:28:18 PM
Where is this beast 10 years down the road?
I think plenty of us are also morbidly curious lol
Quote from: pettybird on February 02, 2023, 12:58:41 AM
Quote from: loudmouthaussie on January 29, 2023, 03:28:18 PM
Where is this beast 10 years down the road?
I think plenty of us are also morbidly curious lol
the rest of us were fine never hearing of it again
Hi Ernie, 02 February 2023
How can you be so cruel? It looks nicer than the "Scraptona," which in our opinion should be laid to rest in a nondescript boneyard for cars that insult the senses of most car lovers, especially Mopar's.
Hope all is well up your way.
Best Always
426 Hemi Chicks