The subject came up in the "Duktona" thread, thought the project deserving of it's own thread.
hey lonnie thanks for the help
as you can see it's topless and going to have an air grabber hood , white top , white interior, white plymouth lettering on the quarters,
white lettering on the wing , and the hlps are whited out instead of black like originals .
Here is the beginning of the long drawn out story of my 10 year dream and project to build this car. It almost didnt happen several times but now it should be finish in less then a month .
For give my terrible writing skills and spelling. But tell me what you think of my dream car I love it .
It has always been my dream to own a 1970 plymounth superbird and or a 1969 dodge daytona charger. Or wing cars as they call them in the mopar muscle car world. My best chance of owning one was an R4 red/orange daytona i had spotted in hemming in mid 1996. Ernie pyle was the mans name who owned it. He was asking 25k for it which was not bad. It had some rough spots but was actully a decent non numbers matching 440 car. Ernie had owned the car for like 20 years and it had somewhere in it's past come from cotton owens ( famous name) in the daytona Nascar racing world. I only had senventeen thousand dollars saved at the time so i needed cash fast the car had already been in hemming 3 months and not sold yet . Ernie and i dickered for 4 weeks , he even snail mailed me pictures of it back before our hi tech emails today. After begging to borrow 3k from my dad . I got him to slowly come down to 20k on it. I was packed and ready to head for northern texas area when he called and had sold it to some guy for the 20k. I had done all the work beating him down tothat price because that was all the money I could scrap up at the time . This guy reaped all the benefits of all my work . The guy had promised ernie he was going to restore it back to perfect and keep it all his life ha ha. I found out a few years later that the guy had only held on to it for a couple of months. Then he sold the daytona to brent and sherri evans of illinios for like several thousand dollars more Brent and sherri told me later ernie had died one year later after selling the car. He was retired but did alot of toy collecting and RV ing accross the country
I have been chasing buying one ever since I could drive. Evertime i could just about aford one they would jump in price. Then I would save up somemore money and they would jump again in price. Still dreaming i could own a real one i was told by dick drake about a guy who had all the parts to make one. They were off a car that had crashed in the late 70's or early 80's. The car was not worth fixing at that time so it was scraped. The car was a lime light car supposedly from colorado. The body shop owner pulled all the good usable parts off the car. The plug was either not saveable or he was to lazy to cut it out ? He had the nose hanging in his shop rafters for 15 year or so. Dick had heard rumors of the parts for years and finally chased them down to curts body shop who was located at truman road and sterling in Independence missouri. At the time he didnt want to sell them and dick wasnt as interested in them once he saw the condition of the parts The nose was beat up and full of bondo 1 inch thick in places. The hood had a huge ugly six pac scoope riveted to it with a badly hacked hole two foot wide and nasty jagged sheet metal folded under. The fenders , latch trays upper and lower , bulk heads ,z brackets, wing , speedo cluster, and console where all in good shape.
In late 1996 i did some thinking and figured i had better try to find these parts again by tracking curt down and building myself a car. Giving in to the dream of owning a real one but atleast i would have a clone that i could call my own . Dick was great in letting me know about curt and the parts he had. I had sold aftermarket body parts to curt in the past at his shop so i started there. Unfortunately curt had hit hard times and gone out of buisness 6 months before i started looking for him. Talking to some other shops i dealt with in the area i tracked down his last name and got his home phone # out of the phone book. Curtis hill of 1926 N. blue mills rd. Indep. mo. I called him and just so happens he was hurting for cash at the time after loosing his buiness and shop. He ran right down to my job at the time certifit auto body parts with picture of the stuff very ready to sell. He wanted to feel me out on what he thought i would pay for them also he knew even in there condition they were worth good money. He had look up janik fiberglass reproduction parts. The price new for all the stuff was like 2000.00 to 2500.00 . So he figured he could get 4000.00 or more for it. Me being cheap as usual but nowing he knew what he had ,offered him the 2000.00 . We dickered back and forth until i purchased them for 3000.00. He also had a hemi cuda and a six pack or hemi challenger both in pieces that were not for sale at any price ???. The challenger was in his garage and the cuda was at a storage locker he had out on 7 hwy south of fort osage. We had to go out to the stoarge locker to get the console from the super bird. The cuda was a manual car that had exploded the bell housing and ripped the trans tunnel badly. He had a tunnel cut out of another car to install in it. He was really pushing to sell me his cosworth vega which i had no interest in. I was all happy at that point i owned a wing. I then joined both wing car clubs to find out all i could about these awesome cars. After seeing pictures of my limelight hood with a six pac scoope in the middle of it. Kyle drake, dick's son vaegly remembered seeing the car in the mid to late 70's on a used car lot on southwest blvd in kansas city . He said it was in bad shape at that point and they were asking way to much for the car.
Now it was time to find a car to put the parts on and make it my superbird. I had seen several clones in the magazines . I figured this car was a clone i was going to make it the way i wanted. I was going to drive this car alot and wanted it to air conditioning and be confortable. Not getting a rear window plug with the parts and having seen a couple convertible super bird in magazines and in photos from friends who went to the nationals. I fell in love with the idea of a limelight green superbird convertible clone made out of parts from original superbird . Now that i had a plan, and the superbird parts it was time to find a convertible. Being that only a 70 roadrunner or satelite convertible would work and that they were very rare also with less then 3500 of each made. I really had my work cut out for me . I looked for the better part of a year before i found a car i could afford . I really should have looked longer but was so excited to get the car i bought the first one that showed up in my price range. It was a white 383 sport satelite car I found in hemming from new york state on long island. At the time it looked like a great value for 5500.00 shipped to missouri. What a mistake buying a convertible that had spent all it's life that close to the salt air. Oh dont get me wrong on delivery cosmeticallly the car looked really good and very nice in all the pictures i got. It was all a cover up job though as you will see in the pictures in this book next. You will see how bad it was rusted and all the cover up work that had been done to it.
So now it was late 1997. Now I had the parts and the car to make my dream car all i needed was some one to do the body work and restoration. I have plenty of mechanical skills and have done several upholstery interior jobs. I have no talant in body and paint skills what so ever. I was already having my high school car a 1969 plymouth roadrunner restored . The work was being done at dukes body shop in warsaw missouri but they were already over worked and alittle behind on the roadrunner. So I decided to get several estimates and find some one who could do it reasonably and fast.
that is a picture of my missing /lost/ stolen wing. That i have now replaced with another original superbird wing off a yellow car .
one more of those obsticles that theatened to halt this project .
So someone stole for wing in the first picture? (http://bestsmileys.com/clueless/1.gif) Sorry if the story has been told already here . . I must of missed that one. :shruggy:
sorry here is the wing story
I had to buy another one two weeks ago luckily( but not for my wallet) i begged and badgered wayne perkins in to selling me an extra yellow wing he had bought at the nationals 20 some years ago . i just found out 6 weeks ago it was missing and two weeks ago the new body shop was ready for it .
Sunday july 1st 2007 was moving day , With jim cordell fellow mopar (wing car guy) and his trailer we got to warsaw at 9 am and loaded it all up. Sean had all the parts ready (or so we thought) for us to load up and go. Two hours later we had the car wenched up on the trailer and my diesel truck with a stake bed loaded to over flowing with parts . After 10 years having my car sean quit working on it still oweing me about $5000.00 in labor . It made me sick to my stomach everytime i thought about it . For the last few years i have tried to block it out of my mine. After 4 years of sean not working on it . I finally decides i had better move the car . Had really been looking for a good body shop to take over the project for quite some time. Being gun shy already with the previous shop experiences i looked long and hard. Finding someone to take over someone elses work in mid stream was tough . I also needed to find someone reasonable because of how upside down i was from getting ripped off. Four different friends in HPAC who had work done or knew of his work recommended Ed Horner of Adrian missouri. So two hours after picking up the car we had it at ed's body shop . Now my project is going again and should be completed hopefully by the end of the summer .
now the wing story he had told me the wing was packed in the car ( it wasnt )
Missing (stolen?) Superbird Wing
Stuart Sutton, a club member from Overland Park, Kansas, is asking the wing car community to be on the look out for an original aluminum Superbird wing that was either sold by or stolen from a restoration shop in Warsaw Missouri. He has been building a Superbird clone for ten years. He contracted with Dennis Duke of Duke's Body Shop in Warsaw, Missouri (also doing business as Midwest Mopar Restorations) to do the work. Dennis Duke eventually ceded the project to his son, Sean Duke. Although Stuart provided or purchased all the necessary parts and paid a substantial sum for labor Duke just sat on the project.
After the car sat untouched and uncompleted for a number of years, Stuart found another shop to complete the work even though Duke still owed Stuart over $5,000 in labor. Stuart collected the parts but noticed sometime later that the wing was missing. Attempts to obtain the wing, or at least learn the truth of what happened to it, from Duke have not been effective. Stuart is now asking the wing car community to help him locate his missing wing or find a replacement for the missing part.
The wing is very distinctive--Lime Light Green with no decals and black overspray. The wing has a lot of black paint on the crossbeam. The car is now being restored by a shop in Adrian, Missouri. In just two weeks, the shop has managed to get the rear frame rails, trunk floor, quarters, doors, fenders and hood welded on or ready to install.
Stuart asks that you keep a look out for his missing part. If you have seen this wing or heard of it please contact Stuart Sutton at (816)935-1246, or call him toll-free at his shop at 1-877-230-4587. Since his new body shop is making fast progress on the car, he's going to have to find another wing. He asks that if you have, or know of, a wing for sale, you might give him a heads up or give the owner his name and number.
Please help bring Stuart's wing home!
thats most of my crazy story wow what a learning experience it has been but hey i will have my dream car and i will never let it go
stuart
Great story so far, I'm lookin' forward to the happy ending! :cheers:
thanks my writing skills suck but i hope you get the point of my 10 year saga It's really more them 10 years because i have always wanted a wing car since the first time i laid my eyes on one. My brother got me hooked on mopars and he saw a bird on the show room floor at age 9 . He was 7 year older then me , His dream was to have one also ever since then. He is no longer with us now so i feel like i am fullfilling his dream too.
i have a ton more picture if i ever figure out how to post them i will
here is a picture of my beat up nose 11 years ago when i bought it
Thats the super nice original fenders laying next to the nose. See my original superbird hood with the ugly six pac hacked on to it
thats why it got the air grabber treatment. I would have never cut up an original but i think we have actually save it and it looks awesome.
stuart
The number of great stroies in this hobby never fail to amaze me and this is one more. Looking forward to the happy ending.
thank i know now that it will be a happy ending . Now I have the right body man on the job .
I really hope you get it done soon. It seems too often body shops sit on work and take on more to survive. Sounds like a lot are miss-managed or they are greedy and keep people hanging on. That sucks that you barely missed the 20K bird .....you probably would have had it done by now. Glad it is finaly coming through for you though. At least your will be one of a kind. Keep us updated with pics. :2thumbs:
sure will i actually live in overland park kansas , so if your close i'm sure you will see it around
Quote from: moparstuart on August 18, 2007, 11:58:10 AM
sure will i actually live in overland park kansas , so if your close i'm sure you will see it around
I am not too far. Maybe if I am in the area sometime I will check it out.
great i should have the car back with in a month i will post completed pictures then
hey 70 r/t what is the kansas mafia ???? and how do i join ?????
Nice car, & cool story. :cheers:
A lot of people get screwed by body shops, myself included, but I'm sure there are more good ones than bad. It's just that the bad ones are the easiest to remember, & the good ones are sometimes forgotten.
The first time I saw a wing car convertible, was either at the 1985 or 1988 Mopar Nationals. Pete Veight from CT, had his Daytona convertible in the parking lot right next to my car. We started talking about it, & how I was planning a Charger convertible. He did some incredible work turning a 1968 Satellite convertible into a Daytona. I'd still like to have a Charger convertible, but not yet. Maybe in the future I'll do it, but right now I'm just doing a hardtop Daytona.
Quote from: moparstuart on August 18, 2007, 12:59:18 PM
hey 70 r/t what is the kansas mafia ???? and how do i join ?????
The idea came from a corporate recruiter who reminded me of a used car salesman, full of the stereotypical salesman's song and dance. He would try to get people to re-locate to Maine, and join the "Maine mafia" as he referred to the employees of the company that worked there.
It started in the Charger chat room, when at any one time there would be 4 or 5 members from Kansas in it at once, usually around 10:30PM Central at night. Coined the term "Kansas mafia", and the informal fraternity was born. Really no actual organization, just several mopar guys with similar interests with Kansas addresses.
Moparguy01, Todd Wilson, buttermilksloth, RD, were among the originals. Moparguy01 was in college at McPherson, KS at the time, now resides in North Dakota. We used to kid around about the "bada bing" chat room, back when the Soprano's were popular. Actually would go off in our own chat room when people started chatting about non-mopar stuff in the Charger chat. Then 01 and Todd Wilson put Kansas Mafia in there avatar, with my following suit, and it has lived on, despite the infrequent use of the chat room recently.
old moparz my son has caught my crazyness and wants to build a convertible charger/ daytona
not sure it will ever happen but we have to have our dreams
just glad mines coming to pass finally
thanks for the kansa maifa story lonnie can i play tony soprano
I need to mount my air grabber toggle switch . I know it mounts to the right side of the steering column does any one have a 70 only car they can take a piture of the switch location and maybe get me some measurements
thanks stuart
Quote from: MOPARHOUND! on August 18, 2007, 02:51:47 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on August 18, 2007, 12:59:18 PM
hey 70 r/t what is the kansas mafia ???? and how do i join ?????
The idea came from a corporate recruiter who reminded me of a used car salesman, full of the stereotypical salesman's song and dance. He would try to get people to re-locate to Maine, and join the "Maine mafia" as he referred to the employees of the company that worked there.
It started in the Charger chat room, when at any one time there would be 4 or 5 members from Kansas in it at once, usually around 10:30PM Central at night. Coined the term "Kansas mafia", and the informal fraternity was born. Really no actual organization, just several mopar guys with similar interests with Kansas addresses.
Moparguy01, Todd Wilson, buttermilksloth, RD, were among the originals. Moparguy01 was in college at McPherson, KS at the time, now resides in North Dakota. We used to kid around about the "bada bing" chat room, back when the Soprano's were popular. Actually would go off in our own chat room when people started chatting about non-mopar stuff in the Charger chat. Then 01 and Todd Wilson put Kansas Mafia in there avatar, with my following suit, and it has lived on, despite the infrequent use of the chat room recently.
That's funny, I didn't know that's how that whole thing started. :lol:
are you in the utah mafia ?????????
And i have been through it all from the beggining of this project when i was 4 to its stages of being finished ::) :icon_smile_big:
oh no my kid has found my secret hidding place
cant hide 4ever :P
:haha:
Quote from: moparstuart on August 21, 2007, 02:54:51 PM
are you in the utah mafia ?????????
I'm in the 'yet to be formed' Utah mafia. ;D
Quote from: CHARGER_FAN on August 21, 2007, 02:49:27 PM
Quote from: MOPARHOUND! on August 18, 2007, 02:51:47 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on August 18, 2007, 12:59:18 PM
hey 70 r/t what is the kansas mafia ???? and how do i join ?????
The idea came from a corporate recruiter who reminded me of a used car salesman, full of the stereotypical salesman's song and dance. He would try to get people to re-locate to Maine, and join the "Maine mafia" as he referred to the employees of the company that worked there.
It started in the Charger chat room, when at any one time there would be 4 or 5 members from Kansas in it at once, usually around 10:30PM Central at night. Coined the term "Kansas mafia", and the informal fraternity was born. Really no actual organization, just several mopar guys with similar interests with Kansas addresses.
Moparguy01, Todd Wilson, buttermilksloth, RD, were among the originals. Moparguy01 was in college at McPherson, KS at the time, now resides in North Dakota. We used to kid around about the "bada bing" chat room, back when the Soprano's were popular. Actually would go off in our own chat room when people started chatting about non-mopar stuff in the Charger chat. Then 01 and Todd Wilson put Kansas Mafia in there avatar, with my following suit, and it has lived on, despite the infrequent use of the chat room recently.
That's funny, I didn't know that's how that whole thing started. :lol:
I was told when I registered on the site that you made it up? Mopar hound then told how it became.....so I deleted my earlier post about you so :scratchchin: :-\ :shruggy:
66chargerkid is my 15 year old kid i bought him a first gen 66 charger last christmas sunfir yellow 383 factory power steering power brakes a/c car rust free but all apart in boxes ( he has his work cut out for him now )
give him lots of trouble
If u can dish it u can take it :2thumbs:
i have fresh pictures hope to get them resized and up soon still clueless on resizing them
Quote from: moparstuart on August 28, 2007, 12:25:33 PM
i have fresh pictures hope to get them resized and up soon still clueless on resizing them
what computer photo program are you using?
:scratchchin: i was actually I who coined the term... :yesnod:
i don't have one ???????????????????
Quote from: moparstuart on August 28, 2007, 01:12:12 PM
i don't have one ???????????????????
So then you have to resize them somehow on your camera?
no i am computer challenged so either my kid will or i need help from someone nice enought to work me through it or do it for me
Recent pic's of MoparStuart's Convertible Superbird Project:
Another current pic:
it has a wing and a nose now wow the little ham is IAN my 6 year old he trys to get in every picture
Thanks again to lonnie for resizing my pictures ,posting them and starting the thread .
The speedo cluster looks amazing and was restored by dave patik of florida he also did all the custom and standard white decals ( custom white h/l white out surounds and custom black letters for the bird decal to go on the h/l door. It will have a white top , white interior, white plymouth lettering on the quarters and white wing decals .
The steering wheel is a nice used but not cracked or darkened with age like most and some original graining still left on it . It's off a 69 gtx my brother parted in circa 1977 ? I hate the reman look how the stain is so dark so I love the look of my used original .
The steering column was restored by Kevin Penquite of wichita kansas. He powder coats all the brackets , replaces all the wiring and paints them up pretty for a very resonable price and sell them out right also . He rekeyed mine with a new lock cylinder also.
The A/C dash has all new wiring and was rebuild , repainted and installed with all the a/c stuff by jim edwards of belton missouri. What a pain it was to find a good and correct a/c heater core . Not a common part but classic air makes them .
The console and dash cluster are both original to the superbird the body parts came off of so the car will show right at 50 k on it.
if you look at the passenger side cockpit floor pan , that is were we had used POR-15 rust product on the new floor pans installed 5 some years ago . By the time ed my new body man got the car it was all peeling up . Not so impressed with Por-15 any one else had good or bad experiences ????????????????
When does your body man think he will be done? I still haven`t decided what color to paint my daytona clone. Wife is relieved that it is not going to be lime. Larry(hotrod) asked her which car I was building for her and the look and reply was he is going to take me to the dealership when I am ready for another car.
Howard
he should be done by the 10th then it just has to go to the muffler shop and the top installed
i am having the top shop install my top and glass but having them make a boot Every one has told me the aftermarket boots are junk and dont fit well. So i'm having them customer make/fit one.
The six pack carbs came back from the holley custom shop monday . They did a great job they re-amadized them so they are the correct goldish color and they complete rebuild and flow tested them . They come with a sheet of all the spec. how they ran . It was 220 each but they look great. Holley's address is holley custom shop 1801 russellville road bowling green ky 42101 phone 270-781-9741 call them if you need a quote .
hey howie how much did holley quote you on rebuilding your race holley 4 barrel ???????????
Glad you remided me. I just got off the phone with them and it goes out tomorrow. Wouldn`t you know the quote was for $426.00. So after that is said and done I will have a thousand dollars in my carb. Ouch!
:icon_smile_shock: :o :icon_smile_shock:
Quote from: Howie on August 30, 2007, 11:44:33 AM
Glad you remided me. I just got off the phone with them and it goes out tomorrow. Wouldn`t you know the quote was for $426.00. So after that is said and done I will have a thousand dollars in my carb. Ouch!
The alcohol carb on my dragster was over $1000 so that price doesn't surprise me. Of course, I build mopars so nothing surprises me anymore.
thats more then i wanna put in my motor :o :brickwall:
wow! your car 's looking good. :cheers:
howard you still have less then i have in mine, but i do have three of them . With linkage and all and the original investment i'm like at 1200.00 . not including the air cleaner and intake .
But with yours when you include the words Hemi and race hemi you know the $$$$$'s will add up fast .
thanks rene glad you like it i cant wait to get it moving wont be long now
hey kid 66 you mean more them your dad wants to put in your 383 motor or really more them your dad can spend on it
:icon_smile_big: :hah:
Quote from: moparstuart on August 31, 2007, 08:59:27 AM
hey kid 66 you mean more them your dad wants to put in your 383 motor or really more them your dad can spend on it
Ouch! :nutkick:
picture of the carb (test run of reszing photos on the camera)
And more :icon_smile_big:
and more =)
and even more =)
Awsome. Looks like your almost there :2thumbs:
Yes i pick it up next tuesday. We will take it to a mechanical shop get it started and then off to the muffler shop and then the top installer.
Then hopefully finally home again after ten long years . The car is so long its hard to get a complete pictures of it in Ed small shop But it really does look awesome . The big kid dreaming of driving it sitting behind the wheel is Kid 66 and No he will never be driving it Ha ha ha .
hey rainman( kid 66) dont even ask not even slow on the driveway
ok Pettybird you can pick it apart now ( and yes that is a reflective roadrunner stripe on the deck lid But i like it that way )
Quote from: moparstuart on September 05, 2007, 09:53:10 AM
ok Pettybird you can pick it apart now ( and yes that is a reflective roadrunner stripe on the deck lid But i like it that way )
But there is no such thing as a Superbird convertible.....................(heh, heh).
I like the stripe by the way. Reflective stripes are cool.
alot of the decals and lettering on a superbird are reflective so it fits in well
Hey Stu that car is shaping up nicely :yesnod: So one more week till the maiden voyage? :2thumbs:
yes but wont be anywhere near as much fan fair as your maiden voyages pocket
:o now i do all this work and i get none back... I feel so loved
Quote from: moparstuart on September 05, 2007, 09:53:10 AM
hey rainman( kid 66) dont even ask not even slow on the driveway
ok Pettybird you can pick it apart now ( and yes that is a reflective roadrunner stripe on the deck lid But i like it that way )
ALL superbirds should have come with that stripe--it's one of the coolest stripes mopar installed.
if dad's busy tooling around in the vert the red car is open game for sonny boy.
mom couldn't look in all directions, all the time, either ;)
i bought him his own 66 charger for christmas , he was 14 at the time all he does is wine. Get your own car going kid.
I'm such a mean dad
I dont whine. You said wait till it gets painted. And i wanted to start working on my seats. But you didnt seem to excited. Not 2 mention who is working on the charger? Waiting for you to rig the front seats somehow so i can finish up the interior =)
and since your my money train i cant do much :icon_smile_big:
And Doug i like your thinking
Quote from: 66chargerkid on September 06, 2007, 10:00:47 AM
I dont whine. You said wait till it gets painted. And i wanted to start working on my seats. But you didnt seem to excited. Not 2 mention who is working on the charger? Waiting for you to rig the front seats somehow so i can finish up the interior =)
hey kid you got pictures of this 66 somewhere? Maybe you could put a wing on it :shruggy: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
yes he loves that car. It was at good guys here last weekend and he was drooling over the pictures on here in the general charger thread.
That would BE AWESOME! I could have a wing car 2! :2thumbs: Id fit in better with this crowd
my car. not a great picture but it works
And another.
Ill get better pictures. But its totally stripped except for the glass is in it. Everything else is in box's... Which is pretty fun. Front seats are recovered. Back ones need to be put together. Have all new carpet and headliner. Need to clean up all my chrome wich is in a trash bucket in the loft along with my consols and everything else. I traded my 400 that came with the car and i have a 66 383 (non original) The transmission is sitting in the car. All drive train needs to be gone through. The police wheels are leaving and i have 05 mustang wheels that are going on with the spinner inserts.Have alot of stuff for it.
Quote from: 66chargerkid on September 06, 2007, 10:22:41 AM
my car. not a great picture but it works
How do you get your girlfriend in the back seat when the console goes all the way thru? :icon_smile_big: Err you dont have to answer that with your Dad reading.. :rofl:
see how he has little vents in his sail panels you could buy those new huge ones for late model mustang / shelby's
and cut fit them in there
You were going along pretty good kid till you mentioned wheels with spinners :Twocents:. Do get yourself a wing for it though.
the wheels actually look good they are the old school spinners like on cragers they are 16 inch wheels off an 05 mustang
we are parting the car hear at the salvage yard
yeah not spinners... you've seen them before--they're tri-bar center caps, like halibrand knockoffs.
those wheels will look cool on there.
pic from google: http://www.v6john.com/Main/Stock.jpg
thats them just have a pony in the middle. Need a penestar decal. If anyone has some of those black or blue decals
i need 5 of them for the kids car's wheels
hey that yellow 66 came out of a barn for 2000.00 can we call it a barn find
You did some nice work on your superbird convertible.It looks good .I helped a friend do one of them in the 90s .We had access to a parts superbird.We started with a original FM3 70 Satellite ragtop.Dave P from PCG does really nice work on dash clusters.I noticed you mentioned he did your instrument cluster .Dave also featured my old well known and remembered superbird in his magazine advertisements.Which time from time I run across remant parts from it 70 AM FM radio rallye dash radio faceplate side markers front valance woodgrain steering wheels etc turn up .When moving things around at my new location.Small world I sold Wayne P a primered flat black superbird wing at the mopar nats sometime 80-s or 90-s.That I had in my parts hauler 81 buick wagon.I had to remove the front bench seat to get the the uprights out from under the seat where I stored them.I assembled the wing carried it in on my shoulders .While I walking with over to Ted Janaks spot.Wayne bought it off for me.Back then $800,00.I had rescued it for $500.00 a week earlier from a guy with a elcamino that wanted it on his truck over the tailgate.I found a picture of that wing .It was earlys 80s as my daytona is still in the garage (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/Annie75414/Untitled-Scanned-01.jpg)
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e67/75414/th_Wrecked.jpg) (http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e67/75414/Wrecked.jpg)
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e67/75414/pinkconvertible-2.jpg)
1969 Daytona 440
1970 Coronet 500 383 Presently owned
1970 Superbird 440 U 166242
1970 Superbird 440 U 174597
1970 Superbird 440-6 V 179697 Salvage
1970 Coronet RT 440 U 224126
1968 Road Runner 426 J 134509
1970 Daytona Replica 318 G 178701
that cool i love the pink bird convertible ( that cars not the one that got hot in a fire in new york ??? a few years back??? read an artical in one of the mag's about it )
that sure looks like the same wing i bought from wayne ??? was yours yellow inside???? off a yellow car ??????
stuart
The pink car was in the mystery garage fire.Its story was in MCG.It didnt suffer any metal damage.Just top paint and lenses melted.The wing I sold wayne as pictured in my driveway was already flat blacked.Not sure what color was underneath exactly .I didnt realize until I seen your superbird convertible post .That you were the same guy who lost a wing at a body shop I read about in my wingcar newsletters.Ive seen this type of thing happen alot.We will keep a look out for it.
Stuart,,
Man, that 'bird ragtop is lookin' great.. Good job..............
Troy
Just an aside...may not have any bearing on this discussion.
I GAVE the yellow wing off of my parts car 'Bird (V0A149852) to the Winged Warrior's club in 76 or 77 to use as a prize at that year's National Meet. The California members were passing through Phoenix on their way to the meet, and I donated the wing and the 2 back window extensions. Might be the same wing.
Well from you picture it sure looks like your wing is now on my car.
It had tons of yellow paint down inside both uprights. If you have anymore pictures of it please email them to me. I would love to put this part of the story and pictures in my restoration book.
Sorry, but in the '70's we didn't take pictures of parts cars. Actually, I believe that when Jim Radke, Joe M. and the rest of the California guys first drove out to see my SuperBirds, we drove all over Phoenix taking pictures of all the aero cars that my brother and I knew of. I know they took pictures of all 4 of our 'Birds, 2 Daytonas, a 440/727 500 with air and a vinyl top, and a couple other SuperBirds. V0A149852 had a 70 RR front end on in, no engine or tranny, and a bumper sticker on the back that said, "I'm tempermental (95% temper, 5% mental)". The wing was still on it at this point.
Wow a wing as a door prize . That would be awesome . Hindsight is 20/20 through. I may have your wing also ?? Who knows would have been nice if they stamped vin's on wings and noses I would know what cars got crushed to build mine .
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/Annie75414/100_4186.jpg) I only have these wing circle decal remants laying around fron the 80-s .My friend with the pink bird convert aquired a few wings.We got a nice one from John Mcbride for the pink car.And we got some tortured ones at various places.Where the center bolt was stuck in .And someone tried hacksawing to seperate the upright from the center.We have that and a superbird in a envelope from that car
thanks for looking. This sure is a great place and a great way to find out information. Lots more info for my book and i'm sure wayne had forgotten who he bought the wing from . Lots more stuff to document the car . It's my dream car my way and i hope to have it all my life . I have had my second mopar for 23 years now so i dont get rid of them lightly . Had this one 10 years already hard to beleive and only driven it 4 times. I hope to change that number dramaticly next week .
The funny thing is I instituted some of those drives. I would ask him to take me around the block. I came back from colorado and there behold a white convertible. Kinda scary this car is just now getting done when i remember it last running when i was 5. :o
Here's another one........
(http://www.chargerfever.com/wam2004/IM000031.jpg)
(http://www.chargerfever.com/wam2004/IM000071.jpg)
(http://www.chargerfever.com/wam2004/IM000070.jpg)
psh... i'd rather have the segway.
Nice job. Just wondering, how much clearance do you have on opening that trunk lid?
I'm sure this has been posted before, but the decklid clears the wing no problem. The stops on the 'Birds hinges are there to keep the FRONT of the decklid from hitting the back window plug when open.
That bird is Lyle Sihrs car. It was kinda cobbled togther. It looks alright in the picture but there was some shotty body work, the paint isn't spectacular, the body lines are kinda off, and when that car is started that hemi shakes and rattles the whole car. There is no top. And trunk clearance is less then a thumb... i know because last time we went and checked on the car i got my thumb stuck between the wing and the trunk lid. :rotz:
yes lyle started building his car 3 years after i did and finished ????? ( it's not really finished no top ? wing has large cracks at the base finish of the paint not great) 3 years before mines finished
but that hemi is nice sure would look nice under my hood. Maybe some day ?????? The six pack will have to do for now .
i like six pack 440's better than hemi's anytime.
yes as far as durablity but you know hemi's draw the attention not that a limelight superbird convt. isnt already going to
hemi :yesnod:
440's are one of the best engines ever made :yesnod:
Well today is the day. I go get the car this afternoon bring it back to the mechanic shop and get it started.
Should have some more picture tomorrow or friday . After that hopefully all it need is a top and exhaust .
stuart
:drool5: :drool5:
nice car.... :2thumbs:
Moving day birdy pictures :yesnod:
More :2thumbs:
what upholstery is that for, or is it just custom?
front seats are 70 challenger and the backs are 69 convertible only with decor package. The rest is stock 70 roadrunner (superbird)
doug I absolutely hate the 70 roadrunner plymounth B-body buclet seat upholstery styles. Black and silver Bench now i love that stuff.
So i mixed and match and found the closest thing in the mopar catalog that would let me look like a 57 chevy tuck and roll job straight out of tijuana mexico. What do you think ???? i love it . The car looks pretty good to . I myself did all the upholstery 6 years ago just been sittingin the basement ever since.
sorry i meant to say 57 chebby chopped and lowered
with a huge wing
my preprogrammed brain likes stock better, but it does look really nice--can you use the '69 door panels for a match? i THOUGHT that was challenger front--and I was wondering how you'd get a back seat to match. that's a hell of a job figuring out that those two interiors would blend--no one will know.
did you buy the bench or bucket door panels? i went to legendary to look at what they've got there, and '69 coronet door panels have the 'tuck and roll' look to them: http://www.legendaryautointeriors.com/webmodules/catcatalog/dtl_allcatalog.aspx?Make=C&ID=DO&DESC=&Year=&Page=42
get that thing started!
i just ordered 70 stock convertble only door panels. If you look the rear ones are already installed and the fronts are waiting for me to get the power locks and keyless entry wired up.
Looking good man!!! :cheers:
That is suck a cool car! I want one!
thanks man nice coronet there I would love to have a 70 coronet convert. i have always loved that body style .
I like the 70 coronet rags.Never landed one .I still have my burnt orange on burnt orange 70 383 N code coronet 500
Ya the rags are awesome! make a superbee clone. Seen those b4 they are pretty awesome!
Quote from: learical1 on September 07, 2007, 09:46:32 AMSorry, but in the '70's we didn't take pictures of parts cars.
Hell, we didn't take pictures of our roadworthy cars back then, or rarely anyways.
Car is coming together very nicely Stuart. :2thumbs:
I think your project is absolutely fantastic, and you're doing a fabulous job on it too!
And I must congratulate you on your "do-it-yourself" attitude, which is a refreshing change from a lot of what I see on the 'net, what with "big money so-called enthusiasts" (actually profiteers) who pay ungodly sums to have their toys professionally built for them.
Then they have the gall to wheel their "money makers" into a car show and claim they built it, when all they did was hand out the cheques to the various shops.
There is a difference between "collectors" and "enthusiasts". And I applaude you for being the former and not the latter.
I would very much like to do as you are doing as well.
Many years ago, I restored a 1970 Roadrunner convertible for a good friend. Before it was even finished, he decided to sell it and concentrate on his real love, Chevelles. So I brokered the deal, and the buyer immediately put the car into storage, where it sits to this day. If I could, I would rescue this car.
Thank you so much . I love this car and get great joy from it . I love this forum so that you can enjoy my stuff and i can enjoy your stuff to .
Quote from: Magnumcharger on September 17, 2007, 12:43:33 PM
I think your project is absolutely fantastic, and you're doing a fabulous job on it too!
And I must congratulate you on your "do-it-yourself" attitude, which is a refreshing change from a lot of what I see on the 'net, what with "big money so-called enthusiasts" (actually profiteers) who pay ungodly sums to have their toys professionally built for them.
Then they have the gall to wheel their "money makers" into a car show and claim they built it, when all they did was hand out the cheques to the various shops.
There is a difference between "collectors" and "enthusiasts". And I applaude you for being the former and not the latter.
I would very much like to do as you are doing as well.
Many years ago, I restored a 1970 Roadrunner convertible for a good friend. Before it was even finished, he decided to sell it and concentrate on his real love, Chevelles. So I brokered the deal, and the buyer immediately put the car into storage, where it sits to this day. If I could, I would rescue this car.
I was at a car show over the weekend. You would be surprised when you ask people about their car and they haven't got a clue. I asked one guy about the valance corners with no seams and he's like I didn't know that's how my body man did it. I ran on to another guy that drove in the Power Tour with a 442. I asked what kind of gear and milage he was getting......same thing ...I don't know I just fill up when I need gas :slap:
ha mom forgets what gears she's running, and which cars have which (B5 bird 3.23, 999 bird 3.54, daytona 3.55, so it is a bit confusing) but trust me, she loves the cars.
we also give out "12mpg" as our stock gas mileage answer. i haven't measured in years. like talladega '99 years. the petty car knocked down 14mpg going to the DSAC/chicagoland show a few years back, so that's the quote there. the daytona's 10mpg was from woodward dream cruise '03.
honestly, on the power tour, it was 'pull over, add gas' periodically, then tell people it got 12mpg. adding up that much gas hurts :brickwall:
i know what you're saying about people who know nothing about cars...just kinda funny we do the same things!
I talked with wayne perkins and he does infact remember walking to dave( nascarxx29)'s buick wagon and purchasing the wing that is now on my car .
here is how wayne remembered it
How cool! I was parked at the north end of the Nats, and he was parked clear outside on the south end. We had to take the seat out to get the wing out from under it. Then carry it about a mile.
well that resolves that
Im glad it found a good home congrats Stuart .I rescued it from a guy who wanted it on his elcamino pick up
Your car looks great maybe one day we will be at a show together it would be great to get some pics with them together as they look so close alike.
If you dig Superbirds....
http://public.fotki.com/superbird440/automotive/superbirds/
And a link to a previous thread on a related topic:
"Winged cars in the convertible state"
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,12212.0.html
thats awesome thanks for posting that link I love seeing those cars
there's a convert 'bird in these pix
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,26985.0.html
Hey sunroof nice to see that white reflective stripe on the deck lid lip. love that stripe and had to have it on mine also
i always loved this picture
hopefully it will be up and driving soon. Then we can go work on my car next =)
Quote from: 66chargerkid on September 23, 2007, 08:19:56 PM
hopefully it will be up and driving soon. Then we can go work on my car next =)
righty tighty, left loosy--get crackalackin', boy.
it's going just dont have anyplace to drive it to show off at the minute so i'm not in a hurry to screw something up .
So we are making sure we do it right before we start it. Motors been sitting 6 years and the trans also . Fresh 6 years ago but just being careful now.
no offense doug but i am young.... not retarded :nana:
Quote from: 66chargerkid on September 24, 2007, 09:17:02 AM
no offense doug but i am young.... not retarded :nana:
so you say...
some times i wonder about him , but then I wonder about you to petty bird
Aw cmon doug dont be that way :icon_smile_big: Im educated for a 15 year old.
At least he's not a tuner punk :D
yes thank goodness I would have to disown him . He still sometimes has goofy ideas i have to try to redirect like thumper sub boxes . NO NO NO.
Ok i'm starting my Insurance search for an Agreed value policy . What inflated value in your guys opinion should I insure my bird convert. at . Bare in mind this car has original super bird parts Nose ,fenders, hood , wing, and all nice hi dollars options . a/c a/c firewall and complete rally a/c dash , power window's /locks keyless entry , wood sterring wheel , air grabber hood , front disc brakes console.. and just about everything new on the car. new motor 440/6 with newly reman holley carbs, new reman 727 auto , newly reman 8 3/4 3:55 suregrip, new supension, new brakes and lines, new fuel lines, enery wiring harness is brand new in the car.
please help I have an apprasier to do the job, but clone are in a different league so i need so ideas so i dont under value it .
See what your appraiser says. Describe to him what it has and go from there. It will be hard for any insurance co. to go for more than what your appraisal is.
yes but i can get the appraiser to quote just about anything I want within reason I just need some more experts opinion from you guys because you are around theses cars and know what they go for and know the market better . I dont want to pay to overvalue it but i really dont want to under value it because with original parts on it I can't replace most of those parts ???????
no one else has any insurance thoughts ????
Quote from: moparstuart on October 01, 2007, 01:30:55 PM
no one else has any insurance thoughts ????
Ok Stu, if someone walks up to you at a car show and says "how much?" what would you say? Even though its not for sale, everyone here has thought to themself one time or another about what it would take. Sure my cars not for sale but if someone wants to give me twice what its worth, then its gone. What would it take to sell your bird? $100,000? If so then tell the insurance company $50,000.
Well, I guess from a simplistic point of view, just add up the current market cost of the individual components. If it gets much over, say, $30k or $40k you might have a difficult time of getting an Agreed Value policy written without an "independent" appraisal or other backup documentation.
The value of the original parts you have installed on your car is what elevates it above most other clones. That's what I would try and focus on when talking with the insuror or their agent to establish a value. Try talking to the underwriter direct - I've had very good luck answering their questions directly.
What do you think the value of the car would be without the Aero add-ons?
Thanks that helps the appraiserr will write it for what ever i want. Figuring to replace the car like 50k , converts are getting harder to find I know i will never ever be able to replace the nose, fenders ,and hood in oem. Maybe I can have a nose made ?
Pretty similar answer to Geno.
Value of the actual Conv. per market....Old cars price guide but that is usually a few months behind market. Plus what the aero components would cost to replace.
That should put you somewhat in the ballpark.
IMHO
Thanks sherri thats kinda what i figured but wanted another opinion. Last time i did this was 10 years ago and the market has changed so much . I also need to do the same with my recently aquired 69 charger. stuart
Quote from: moparstuart on September 22, 2007, 09:57:31 AM
i always loved this picture
Me to, Here is the whole pic, Can't remember were I found it.
Oh ya, Here is the link to were I found it. http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/index.shtml
Coooooooool. It looks like some vinyl tops were yet to be applied. I bet some got some factory door dings stacked in like that.
no daytona or 500's would have had top's not sure if your seeing something i'm not ( sun glare????)
Quote from: moparstuart on October 02, 2007, 12:42:34 PM
no daytona or 500's would have had top's not sure if your seeing something i'm not ( sun glare????)
Third and fifth one on the main row. What is the white around the third one over....or is it the pc at work I am on now?
I think it was a sunny day and the picture was taken from the roof ???
Quote from: The70RT on October 02, 2007, 12:46:51 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on October 02, 2007, 12:42:34 PM
no daytona or 500's would have had top's not sure if your seeing something i'm not ( sun glare????)
Third and fifth one on the main row. What is the white around the third one over....or is it the pc at work I am on now?
The white is where they were still doing body work around the window plug. They did a lot of grinding and lead work to try and smooth the transition out, but Stu is right - no factory V-tops on '69 C500s or Daytonas.
I still think it might be glare look at the deck lid on the closest daytona , do you think they would leave bare bondo out side ??
Most of the smoothing & filling work they did with lead, I don't know how much filler they actually used in that area. It could be that they shot the area with primer after they did the lead work, which would stand out - especially against darker body colors.
You can see another car in the lower left hand corner of that picture without its wing, with the same worked-over area outline around the rear window plug.
i'm coming around
ok i have been busy and not hard at work on the car . Really was waiting on a fuel line I had bought but was misplaced/missing from the change of body shops. Working on getting the pulley & belts on the motor . Here is the cool A/C bracket set up we are using to relocate the little hiden sanden compressor under the alternator. http://www.mmsacc-stainless.com/html/xtreme_billet.htm
check it out is super cool .
stuart
HERE IS A PICTURE OF A/C SET-UP
looks good... just a question, but did you buy the rear wing trunk mounts from me 2 or 3 years ago at a HPAC show?
no i bought my wing brackets about 11 years ago from doug at DSAC club .
But i am a charter member of HPAC and the club treasure so i would have been at that show .
ok , went and saw the car this weekend motor is all cleaned up of dirt and over spray . We have been soaking the rings in marvel mystery oil for a week. Hope to try and turn the thing over by hand this week . Motor was built 6 years ago and has sat. The trans was built at the same time and the bands are really tight also . Didnt intend for the car to sit this long at the time of building the drive train but you know how these projects go!!!!!!! will post some more pictures tonight
Quote from: moparstuart on October 15, 2007, 11:03:02 AM
The trans was built at the same time and the bands are really tight also . Didnt intend for the car to sit this long at the time of building the drive train but you know how these projects go!!!!!!! will post some more pictures tonight
is the trans mated to the engine yet?
yes they have been installed in the car for the last 6 years
bump maybe it will inspire me to get it buttoned up almost done
I drove the B5 car around yesterday. Trust me--you want to do the same.
I am writing up the rest of the whole story on my car as we speak. (Not that i can write) . It is going to be featured in an up coming newsletter .
Send it to me first--I'll correct.
Quote from: pettybird on November 20, 2007, 10:52:15 PM
Send it to me first--I'll correct.
I think the editor can handle that job
Saw this one at the Nashville Good Guys show this summer :2thumbs:
Quote from: Lifsgrt on November 27, 2007, 10:15:20 AM
Saw this one at the Nashville Good Guys show this summer :2thumbs:
great thanks sits a little low in the rear for me !!!!
Quote from: Lifsgrt on November 27, 2007, 10:15:20 AM
Saw this one at the Nashville Good Guys show this summer :2thumbs:
LIFSGRT, Do you think you might be able to provide us "picture collectors" with a higher resolution version of this picture?
..............please?? :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: Lifsgrt on November 27, 2007, 10:15:20 AM
Saw this one at the Nashville Good Guys show this summer :2thumbs:
I wonder if that the car thats been in tennesee for years that used to be
B-5 blue ? looks very similar
Wasnt there a 69 GTX conv that got built into a blue superbird conv.From TN J Waycaster
Quote from: nascarxx29 on November 27, 2007, 10:44:25 PM
Wasnt there a 69 GTX conv that got built into a blue superbird conv.From TN J Waycaster
not sure I know ted janek has a blue one from tennessee on his website for years and then i saw it for sale like 5 years ago ??
not sure is it's the same one ? but the stance and wheels look just like that orange car ?
More bird pictures... Brace yourself i am posting alot
more =)
and more...
more and more and more and more..... and no that wont stop theres still more =)
and more =)
the last of the photos =) finally eh?
Wrong horns for that project ;)
Doug with your great powers of observation.... the right horn is on there :slap:
Quote from: 66chargerkid on November 28, 2007, 10:41:00 PM
Doug with your great powers of observation.... the right horn is on there :slap:
yeah doug look at the first picture , it's just mounted to low , but that's an easy fix. We need to paint it and put the new decal on it also , the black horns are from the stock sport satelite ,now painted and ready to go on my 69 charger project .
Quote from: 66chargerkid on November 28, 2007, 10:41:00 PM
Doug with your great powers of observation.... the right horn is on there :slap:
Did the superbird horns go meep meep? Werent superbirds made from RR's?
Quote from: PocketThunder on November 29, 2007, 09:44:02 AM
Quote from: 66chargerkid on November 28, 2007, 10:41:00 PM
Doug with your great powers of observation.... the right horn is on there :slap:
Did the superbird horns go meep meep? Werent superbirds made from RR's?
that would be yes , yes and yes
Horn & color looks right to for.69-70 they also had the long mounting brackets.71 and later had the similar horn with a short bracket.And some sources sell you a 69 70 horn with the short bracket .If you want that corect appearing detail you can transfer your old one.On another note if you buy the 70 superbird rallye type center caps they all come in dark argent.Dont know if you going with that much detail .But you car is coming along very nicely
Quote from: nascarxx29 on November 29, 2007, 10:13:29 AM
Horn & color looks right to for.69-70 they also had the long mounting brackets.71 and later had the similar horn with a short bracket.And some sources sell you a 69 70 with the short bracket .If you want that corect appearing detail you can transfer your old one.On another note if you buy the 70 superbird rallye type center caps they all come in dark argent.Dont know if you going with that much detail .But you car is coming along very nicely
NO i bought the light argent centers new on purpose like the color better with sub lime
I had good used one's in the dark color and I didnt like the look .
wing car ppl are so picky..... :icon_smile_big:
I was talking about the horns on the table... I'm new to these cars but I'm learning quickly. ;)
Did I raise an issue with the 2 speed wipers and whether or not they'll clear your air cleaner? I didn't think they would? We may have discussed this?
You will need a 3 speed wiper motor to clear a six pack or air grabber base..Or have to cut base.The newer small type compressors might clear in front.Noticed you were going with the AM8 track faceplate and reverb set up.I think I have the underdash balance switch.Are you going with the rallye dash .Keep up the good work
Quote from: pettybird on November 30, 2007, 03:06:48 AM
I was talking about the horns on the table... I'm new to these cars but I'm learning quickly. ;)
Did I raise an issue with the 2 speed wipers and whether or not they'll clear your air cleaner? I didn't think they would? We may have discussed this?
yes we did already , I have the original super bird cluster in the car, with 3 speed switch so yes we have a 3 speed wiper motor and the wiring harness ready to install
Quote from: nascarxx29 on November 30, 2007, 09:52:52 AM
You will need a 3 speed wiper motor to clear a six pack or air grabber base..Or have to cut base.The newer small type compressors might clear in front.Noticed you were going with the AM8 track faceplate and reverb set up.I think I have the underdash balance switch.Are you going with the rallye dash .Keep up the good work
the compressor mounts on that big bracket under the alternator so no clearence problem with it , and yes it has a ralley a/c dash and the am 8 track is on the floor in the pictures with the bezel and I think my dash has the balance switch ?
I love air grabbers... :drool5: If there was one thing I could change about IIGen Chargers, it would be the lack of fresh air induction.
What's your ETA for cruising?
:2thumbs:
Quote from: hemigeno on November 30, 2007, 11:03:18 AM
I love air grabbers... :drool5: If there was one thing I could change about IIGen Chargers, it would be the lack of fresh air induction.
What's your ETA for cruising?
:2thumbs:
it runs just not in a hurry till spring to cruise , but hopefully soon on warm days, you will definetly see it at rich's in september
Reference a higher resolution piture of the red convertible 'bird, I'd be glad to. :2thumbs: Problem is, I'm on the other side of the planet at this time, so it will be late January before I'm back at that computer. Drop me a line then and I'll send the best resolution I have of that picture...I couldn't post a higher resolution version due to the size of the file. Worst case, I could email it to you. Talk to you then
Quote from: hemigeno on November 30, 2007, 11:03:18 AM
I love air grabbers... :drool5: If there was one thing I could change about IIGen Chargers, it would be the lack of fresh air induction.
What's your ETA for cruising?
:2thumbs:
ok who has an idea for an air grabber 2nd gen charger that would be a great project . Very any one hard with the hood and body lines ? any one any one ?
Quote from: hemigeno on November 30, 2007, 11:03:18 AM
I love air grabbers... :drool5: If there was one thing I could change about IIGen Chargers, it would be the lack of fresh air induction.
Fastbacks too. There are a few cars out there running the 67 style Super Stock scoop and it just looks so perfect on the 1st gens.
Quote from: moparstuart on December 03, 2007, 12:37:16 PM
Quote from: hemigeno on November 30, 2007, 11:03:18 AM
I love air grabbers... :drool5: If there was one thing I could change about IIGen Chargers, it would be the lack of fresh air induction.
What's your ETA for cruising?
:2thumbs:
ok who has an idea for an air grabber 2nd gen charger that would be a great project . Very any one hard with the hood and body lines ? any one any one ?
From another thread on the same subject:
(http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=23443.0;id=34728)
Here's the link to the other thread:
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,23443.0.html
My thinking on a Charger hood would be to keep the same shape of the hood on the top. and cut out the rectangle for the air grabber and re-use this piece on top of the air grabber. Anyone with me? the hood would only have a line around the perimeter where the opening is. :scratchchin:
For sure with the distinctive lines on a 2nd gen hood it seems a shame to not use them but I have to say I'mon the fence here. That Plymouth style hood looks pretty good on that 70. :shruggy:
Quote from: Ghoste on December 03, 2007, 01:52:52 PM
For sure with the distinctive lines on a 2nd gen hood it seems a shame to not use them but I have to say I'mon the fence here. That Plymouth style hood looks pretty good on that 70. :shruggy:
I agree they did a great job. I was thinking to maybe the 3rd gen style bubble air grabber would have worked also , but like the 70 style you loose the body lines
I have no idea if they were functional, but didn't the 'supercharger' show car have 2 airgrabber type scoops, one in each depression on the charger hood? :shruggy:
I think the air intakes are functional and electronically controlled in the supercharger
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/Annie75414/supercharger2.jpg)
There's a cool MCG article from 1995/6 or so about the SuperCharger in this thread:
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,1369.0/all.html
(http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1369.0;id=2207;image)
Judging from the text of the article and some of the pictures, the deals in the hood depressions were louvers/vents and not airgrabber scoops. It would be pretty cool to do a pair of pop-up airgrabber style scoops though. :scratchchin:
I did meet the 2 owners of this unique concept Raffi who found the car at a estate sale in WA state .Moved to PA at some point and worked at the Franklin Mint.I met him at a car show there.Then another guy I know Dave Ferro had it at his shop.And decided it was best to leave as it was.Then it was Steves car in NY.Where I got verify its 68 vin.And checkout the car throughly.I since found out it was in a movie called truck turner 1974
http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle.php?id=134567&PHPSESSID=e0f632043bc86fda7d78ac9f5d885093
More on the Supercharger, on a vintage Moparts.com thread:
http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=42989&Main=42989
Quote from: learical1 on December 03, 2007, 06:12:22 PM
I have no idea if they were functional, but didn't the 'supercharger' show car have 2 airgrabber type scoops, one in each depression on the charger hood? :shruggy:
that would be really trick , I would like to see someone do a 70 charger with dual air grabber scoope's. That would look amazing ?
Quote from: nascarxx29 on December 03, 2007, 08:08:40 PM
I did meet the 2 owners of this unique concept Raffi who found the car at a estate sale in WA state .Moved to PA at some point and worked at the Franklin Mint.I met him at a car show there.Then another guy I know Dave Ferro had it at his shop.And decided it was best to leave as it was.Then it was Steves car in NY.Where I got verify its 68 vin.And checkout the car throughly.I since found out it was in a movie called truck turner 1974
http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle.php?id=134567&PHPSESSID=e0f632043bc86fda7d78ac9f5d885093
that car was actually a lot different in 68 called the topless charger , it was another concept car , then redone again for the super charger car with the daytona nose.
this is the excact same ,which was a great car in it's self , some one should recreate that car for show .
The dual fuel caps are nice. What are the squares on the doors :shruggy:
Quote from: The70RT on December 04, 2007, 11:01:40 AM
The dual fuel caps are nice. What are the squares on the doors :shruggy:
I dont know maybe emblems?
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Quote from: The70RT on December 04, 2007, 11:01:40 AM
The dual fuel caps are nice. What are the squares on the doors :shruggy:
I dont know maybe emblems?
Time to update your picture there Stuart!
Here are my photo-shop'd creations.
From what I've read, they were heraldic sheilds of various countries on the door scoops.
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Quote from: The70RT on December 04, 2007, 11:01:40 AM
The dual fuel caps are nice. What are the squares on the doors :shruggy:
I dont know maybe emblems?
Time to update your picture there Stuart!
Here are my photo-shop'd creations.
From what I've read, they were heraldic sheilds of various countries on the door scoops.
looks much better with the 68 grille your 69 does nothing for me LOL
ok we are starting to scan in the old pictures of the car when the convertible was delivered 10 years ago from long island new york. We are also scanning all the pictures from the first body shop where the restoration started . These will be all the pictures from the past 10 years , all the other pictures in the thread are just from july first of this year. At first glance thecar was very nice looking , but then when we got it all dismantled you will see what a rust bucket it was. The car got just about every piece of sheet metal we could buy or make.
We also cut an air conditioning firewall out of a 70 charger parts car and the a/c dash with all ducts and heater box . This car was definitly a labor of love, and saved from the junk heap. Now that it is done thought it is so awesome and well worth all the trouble it has caused me .
we will post the pic's soon
enjoy the pictures
stuart
I think it's just great they got Mary Tyler Moore to pose with the car. (attempted humor)
BTW: in all seriousness,.. there's a 1970 Motor Trend magazine, special "Autoshow: issue, with a pic of the supercharger I've never seen reproduced online, in it,.. If i find it, I'll snap a pic, and post it to the board, i remember the Mag. has a silver cover with a fisheye lens pic of a '70 Vette on the cover...
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For sure with the distinctive lines on a 2nd gen hood it seems a shame to not use them but I have to say I'mon the fence here. That Plymouth style hood looks pretty good on that 70. :shruggy:
I agree they did a great job. I was thinking to maybe the 3rd gen style bubble air grabber would have worked also , but like the 70 style you loose the body lines
The 3rd generation bubble almost worked, it was just the 2 hood recesses where the turn signals are that didn't line up. I had the fiberglass bubble on my first '69 Charger & it did look good. (To me anyway.) The previous owner had narrowed the recess on both sides by about 1/3 of the width. He also reworked the ridge where the front of the bubble was by ending it right at the bubble. If he had done more metal work instead of fiberglass, it may not have cracked over the time I had the car. I never got around to taking any pics of it & sold the car with that hood as well as another stock hood I picked up. The overall angle, height, & width of the bubble looked good.
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The little kid on the bike next to the nosecone is my oldest son (66chargerkid) then 4 years old now almost 16 . Who by the way posts most of my pictures for me . Me being computer challenged .
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wow! that cars been trough some transformation. i luv to see projects come together like that. :cheers:
My buddy who owns the pink superbird ragtop started off with a similar condition 70 satellite convertible.He has 2 of them in that shape.But the 1 used was the original FM3.We found another FM3 convertible in Canada which was beyond hope. Seeing Stuarts dissassembled convertible takes me back of all the steps I went through.When the pink superbird came together.And his is coming along very nice and getting closer .Looking forward to hearing the story of how it came together progress pictures etc.From his starting point to finish
ya this was a sport satelite. Original 383 car. Supposedly quite rare.
Quote from: nascarxx29 on December 07, 2007, 07:46:10 PM
My buddy who owns the pink superbird ragtop started off with a similar condition 70 satellite convertible.He has 2 of them in that shape.But the 1 used was the original FM3.We found another FM3 convertible in Canada which was beyond hope. Seeing Stuarts dissassembled convertible takes me back of all the steps I went through.When the pink superbird came together.And his is coming along very nice and getting closer .Looking forward to hearing the story of how it came together progress pictures etc.From his starting point to finish
all these picture are from 4-8 years ago and yes the car has come along nicely we have about 200 more pictures to scan and post enjoy
should get some time to post more pictures over the holidays
is that a request?
sure only if all your home work is done LOL
dc.com>homework.
Stew-you shoud write a book about the step by step process with photos in color of HOW you did the project, its inception STORY, the parts vendors/parts you found, etc. then publish it on Microsoft WORD and burn it onto CD rom and sell it on eBay or something !!!
well when i get all the pictures up maybe I will LOL
There is a great artical and pictures of this car in the brand new Winged warriors news letter, Check it out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Been a while but i am up and posting old pictures as i scan them in... Totally tedious. but for your viewing pleasure.
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lots of sheet metal got replaced on this car !!!!!!!!! I guess that's why my first restoration guy had a nervous break down ?
Kind of wish that I hadn't read that last part now. :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: hotrod98 on January 30, 2008, 07:29:40 PM
Kind of wish that I hadn't read that last part now. :icon_smile_big:
thats funny larry , wasnt trying to drive you away . BTW got the charger back in the shop this week hopefully will be running soon
The new pictures are amazing! It is incredible what can be done to bring these old warriors back! Is your first restoration guy recovering well?
Allen
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Quote from: xs29j8Bullitt on January 30, 2008, 09:48:01 PM
The new pictures are amazing! It is incredible what can be done to bring these old warriors back! Is your first restoration guy recovering well?
Allen
I try to stay away from him , Not sure what i would do to him inperson after he bilked me for $ 5000.00 of unfinished work . Plus he stole my first lime green real wing !!!!!!
QuotePlus he stole my first lime green real wing !!!!!!
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Quote from: BigBlockSam on January 31, 2008, 11:35:43 AM
QuotePlus he stole my first lime green real wing !!!!!!
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rene see what that long island salt air did to my car !
Quoterene see what that long island salt air did to my car !
yea , that salt air will distroy metal . looking at where you started with your car gives me hope with my roadrunner. it's in much better condition then with what you started with. you've done an incredible job :2thumbs: hey is that you in that picture? Rene
Quote from: BigBlockSam on January 31, 2008, 02:07:56 PM
Quoterene see what that long island salt air did to my car !
yea , that salt air will distroy metal . looking at where you started with your car gives me hope with my roadrunner. it's in much better condition then with what you started with. you've done an incredible job :2thumbs: hey is that you in that picture? Rene
yes with the chiefs jacket on
about 7 years ago , now I have less hair NOW !!!
man! you look familiar. :cheers:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on January 31, 2008, 04:00:13 PM
man! you look familiar. :cheers:
never been to jersey ? midwestern boy all my live spend two years in connecticut 20 years ago
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Good to see you. you look like a guy i use to work with, a long time ago. here's me and the little Dusty
this picture is why you alway use weld through primer
these quarters where only on the car three years and had not even had the marker light holes cut out , they were on the car when i bought it . Not my work
more restoration pictures this is my 65 plymouth
my 6 pac motor for the bird
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WOW! You are moving right along on that thing. The firewall looks great. Keep up the good work. :2thumbs:
Quote from: LeeBoy on February 23, 2008, 07:08:33 PM
WOW! You are moving right along on that thing. The firewall looks great. Keep up the good work. :2thumbs:
the car is done these are old pictures we are just now getting scanned and posted , these pictures are 6-7 year ago !! little more color on the car
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:popcrn: that square bar is what we used to tie the frames together under the car . So now it has a full frame under it like all cars should especially a convetible.
My rear torq boxes were really beat up so we made new ones
:popcrn: last ones for now My first body man was adamant that the motor had to be down and set in the car before he put the quarter panels on ?
He said the weight was need to get the quarter panels set and straight on the car . Some people have said yes some no to that ?
Cute engine Sunshine !!!!
not all of us can aford a hemi like you cupcake
OK enough of the lovey dovey crap, Stu' whats up w/your '69 charger? Got any more for sale or?
Mark
I sold it !! Going Hybrid !!!! :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: dads_69 on February 23, 2008, 09:46:39 PM
OK enough of the lovey dovey crap, Stu' whats up w/your '69 charger? Got any more for sale or?
Mark
no i'm building a daytona clone out of it it's slowly coming together ,but a long term project. actually Im building it for my wife She showed interest in it So it's hers now. She never has liked my cars so i'm hoping this changes things!!
Daytona clone 'eh. Thats cool. I had to read your post three times before it hit me. You typed *wife's* like you have a few, I was thinking to myself for a brief moment, you pimp you!
And of course, any photos of the charger? Looking at your photo makes me miss mine, well one of them, a lot more than normal everytime I see your post.
Mark
QuoteIts sounds like this daytonalo guy is a motherf$#@$#@
:yesnod: BE CAREFUL HE'S A MOTHERF%&% , TROUBLE, ANY WAY YOU LOOK AT HIM . BUT WE GOTTA BE NICE TO HIM , CAUSE HE MAKES SOME GREAT DAYTONA PARTS. , IF NOT OUT THE DOOR. :slap:
Quote from: daytonalo on February 23, 2008, 11:14:26 PM
I sold it !! Going Hybrid !!!! :icon_smile_big:
get one of those vw rabbit diesels engines that runs on old mcdonalds cooking oil !!!! you would look so cool and go green !!!
bird is coming along but, anyone ever get a dash wiring harness for a 70 ralley dash style from year one .
I got mine 6 years ago and it's a mess , they are working with us but we may have to get a current one the colors and plugs are way off ????
Quote from: moparstuart on March 11, 2008, 04:02:13 PM
bird is coming along but, anyone ever get a dash wiring harness for a 70 ralley dash style from year one .
I got mine 6 years ago and it's a mess , they are working with us but we may have to get a current one the colors and plugs are way off ????
WTF! i was gonna sooner or later :shruggy:
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Quote from: moparstuart on March 11, 2008, 04:02:13 PM
bird is coming along but, anyone ever get a dash wiring harness for a 70 ralley dash style from year one .
I got mine 6 years ago and it's a mess , they are working with us but we may have to get a current one the colors and plugs are way off ????
WTF! i was gonna sooner or later :shruggy:
I think the ones they make now are alot better mine had pigtails and wires for every option and the colors are wrong !!! they are working with us just slow going !
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bird is coming along but, anyone ever get a dash wiring harness for a 70 ralley dash style from year one .
I got mine 6 years ago and it's a mess , they are working with us but we may have to get a current one the colors and plugs are way off ????
WTF! i was gonna sooner or later :shruggy:
I think the ones they make now are alot better mine had pigtails and wires for every option and the colors are wrong !!! they are working with us just slow going !
Cool maybe you can trade for the right one.
You know I love you Camelheads ??? Right ????
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You know I love you Camelheads ??? Right ????
We love you too! cuppy
We are fine tuning all the details on the car , but it's up and running and driving is at the exhaust shop now. Still have a couple of dash wiring issues . Soon to go to the upholstery shop for the top install . More pictures soon
Quote from: moparstuart on April 02, 2008, 09:01:49 AM
We are fine tuning all the details on the car , but it's up and running and driving is at the exhaust shop now. Still have a couple of dash wiring issues . Soon to go to the upholstery shop for the top install . More pictures soon
Are you taking it on the cruise?
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Quote from: moparstuart on April 02, 2008, 09:01:49 AM
We are fine tuning all the details on the car , but it's up and running and driving is at the exhaust shop now. Still have a couple of dash wiring issues . Soon to go to the upholstery shop for the top install . More pictures soon
Are you taking it on the cruise?
thats the plan , pushing to get all my ducks in a row , must get that top on it !
i like your solid front axle during restoration.. :2thumbs:
It for the rear wheel steering conversion that was gonna happen =)
Quote from: PocketThunder on April 02, 2008, 11:41:42 AM
i like your solid front axle during restoration.. :2thumbs:
I was planning on an altered wheel base wheel stander :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
BIRDS ALMOST DONE =)
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The more i think about a ragtop wing car, the more i think how goofy they look. Sorry Stu, but its just my humble* opinion... :nana:
Paul
in St. Paul
*BTW, i've had 3 Capt'n cokes tonight and probably shouldnt be on the internet right now :icon_smile_big:
the car looks sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!! you did some job on that car :cheers:
so how'd it feel ? how'd the motor run ? the first test ride is a tuff one. one eye on the road and one on the gauges . it must feel good to see your plan come together . what a long strange trip it's been my friend :punkrocka:. Rene
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The more i think about a ragtop wing car, the more i think how goofy they look. Sorry Stu, but its just my humble* opinion... :nana:
Paul
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*BTW, i've had 3 Capt'n cokes tonight and probably shouldnt be on the internet right now :icon_smile_big:
Stuart, Don't listen to that old booze hound! :lol:
Your car looks great!! Keep up the good work!! :2thumbs:
motor runs great think i have a small exhaust leak at the at one of the manifolds all is new so i dont know why .
Yes i was excited and paranoid all at once driving it , watched the oil gauge like a hawk, motor sat so long didnt want any stuck rings or over heating . I have alont of little issues to fix but I have a lifetime to do that .
Looking in the rear view mirror and with no top seeing the wing is a great sight! No worries paul if we all liked the same cars we would all be driving camaro's or hill side HEMI"S :smilielol: .I love it and that all that matters.
It goes to the top shop monday morning so it was a cold 30 degree's driving it home last night , nicer today have a car show today in paola kansas and it drives :yesnod: parade laps on the kansas speedway tomorrow before the indy car race. Pray for no rain while i'm out and about .
paola show pictures http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,43336.0.html
kansas speedway indy 300 parade lap pictures http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,43340.0.html
Quote from: moparstuart on April 26, 2008, 07:23:09 AM
motor runs great think i have a small exhaust leak at the at one of the manifolds all is new so i dont know why .
Yes i was excited and paranoid all at once driving it , watched the oil gauge like a hawk, motor sat so long didnt want any stuck rings or over heating . I have alont of little issues to fix but I have a lifetime to do that .
Looking in the rear view mirror and with no top seeing the wing is a great sight! No worries paul if we all liked the same cars we would all be driving camaro's or hill side HEMI"S :smilielol: .I love it and that all that matters.
It goes to the top shop monday morning so it was a cold 30 degree's driving it home last night , nicer today have a car show today in paola kansas and it drives :yesnod: parade laps on the kansas speedway tomorrow before the indy car race. Pray for no rain while i'm out and about .
Cool. It will be nice to see it in a couple weeks. :2thumbs:
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QuoteStuart, Don't listen to that old booze hound!
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yes i have the white top, white boot ,glass back window and weather strios ready to take to the installer monday
Hey, right on Stuart. Road worthy now, wish I could be there to see it in person. Awesome work brother! :2thumbs:
Mark
Quote from: dads_69 on April 26, 2008, 08:34:57 PM
Hey, right on Stuart. Road worthy now, wish I could be there to see it in person. Awesome work brother! :2thumbs:
Mark
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Quote from: dads_69 on April 26, 2008, 08:34:57 PM
Hey, right on Stuart. Road worthy now, wish I could be there to see it in person. Awesome work brother! :2thumbs:
Mark
thanks
stuart,
will it be ready for the cruise?
sure it think so but i'm driving it to branson this weekend we will see .
Quote from: 66chargerkid on April 25, 2008, 10:30:31 PM
:drool5: First drive!
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Congrats Stuart!!! That car looks great on the street! :drool5:
Can't wait to see it in person... :cheers:
I was told that there was a 1970 Satellite Convertable at the Pate Swap Meet for sale for $12,000 ... but that it was pretty rough. I hope to get one for a similar future project...
Allen
i think 12k is cheap there are so few of them I gave 5k for mine 11 years ago and it was rough :Twocents: :Twocents: :Twocents: allen with all your projects you have your work cut out for you
more pictures ! :yesnod:
we hit the HPAC car show saturday at new century dodge in paola kansas . Then sunday we did parade laps out at kansas speedway for the roadrunner Indy car race Danika didnt win. :RantExplode: :RantExplode:
In the last picture you can see I bought a shirt to match my cars color.
that silver daytona with black stripe looks familiar.. :scratchchin:
Quote from: PocketThunder on April 28, 2008, 03:19:57 PM
that silver daytona with black stripe looks familiar.. :scratchchin:
my buddy wayne perkins you met him in wisconsin last year ! the red charger next to waynes car is lonnie's 318 survivor car ( mopar hound ) dc.com member !
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:drool5: grabbing some air , more way then one cold morning and no top
Quote from: moparstuart on April 27, 2008, 09:28:13 PM
allen with all your projects you have your work cut out for you
True enough Stuart... BUT, I still want one! :yesnod:
I am slowly starting to down size the fleet (just sold the 1973 Charger SE, putting the 1968 Polara 2 Dr HT up for sale next), so in a couple of years I may be in the market for a Convert to Convert... Besides, I already have the wing and a few other parts for the project... :D
Right now I am not in any mood to acquire another project, unless its by a trade (or is "too good a deal to pass up"). The rough $12K Satellite Conv did not fit either criteria, so I did not even have a look at it. At the moment the B5 Blue Hole is sucking up all of my funds... :eek2:
BTW, keep the pictures coming... they are GREAT! :cheers:
Allen
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Quote from: moparstuart on April 27, 2008, 09:28:13 PM
allen with all your projects you have your work cut out for you
True enough Stuart... BUT, I still want one! :yesnod:
I am slowly starting to down size the fleet (just sold the 1973 Charger SE, putting the 1968 Polara 2 Dr HT up for sale next), so in a couple of years I may be in the market for a Convert to Convert... Besides, I already have the wing and a few other parts for the project... :D
Right now I am not in any mood to acquire another project, unless its by a trade (or is "too good a deal to pass up"). The rough $12K Satellite Conv did not fit either criteria, so I did not even have a look at it. At the moment the B5 Blue Hole is sucking up all of my funds... :eek2:
BTW, keep the pictures coming... they are GREAT! :cheers:
Allen
i feel your pain about the b5 blue hole but you will soon have a stunner
Quote from: moparstuart on April 28, 2008, 08:03:29 PM
i feel your pain about the b5 blue hole but you will soon have a stunner
I don't know about how soon it will be... I have put off related sub-assembly work to make up significant cost over-runs at the bodyshop and for parts for the C500. Selling some cars & parts to recover...
Your Convertible will always be more stunning to most people than my wingless blunt-nosed Charger. I was showing pictures of the C500 at the Pate Swap Meet and was told it must be a 1970 because it did not have a grille divider... other similiar comments too! :brickwall: A few recognized what it was, but most of them took 15 seconds or longer to react. BUT, I will still be soooo happy when I take it out for the first drive!!! :coolgleamA:
Now that you got the Convert going, are you planning to drive it often... at least weekly? :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
Allen
well maybe mopar aerocars are an aquired taste but i love them and 500's were the first. I love them and your blue one will be stunning .Not to mention the fact you have two pointy nose cars waiting . I'm sure i will rack up the miles on the birdable the first year , but not weekly ,gas prices are killing me (still recovering from the costs of restoration too). I also have a Daytona clone in the works stretching me financailly to buy parts for it also.
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,43340.0.html more weekend pic's of the birdable here and here http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,43336.0.html
I blew up the 440 in my birdable today,oh well back to the drawing board
Damn what happened? :brickwall:
well kaboom of course :slap:
check out my road trip thread here http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,43578.0.html#top
wow! that sucks!
at least you have plenty of time before Deluth!
gotta love ya dougy ,Expect to see the 69 brother , I'm hoping st louis??? maybe ! for the birdable again ?
naw he gonna try :)
That center 2 barrel makes for some kick ass gas mileage.
Hopefully we will be back in the car before you know it.
no worries , that'll buff out :o :scared:
Quote from: 66chargerkid on May 04, 2008, 09:42:06 PM
well kaboom of course :slap:
Well ya gotta shift...ya know :slap:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on May 04, 2008, 11:35:58 PM
no worries , that'll buff out :o :scared:
some JB weld will work great , just a father son weekend project and it'll be good as new !
Quote from: The70RT on May 05, 2008, 04:34:06 AM
Quote from: 66chargerkid on May 04, 2008, 09:42:06 PM
well kaboom of course :slap:
Well ya gotta shift...ya know :slap:
Drop her in drive no worries =)
Automatic ftw
Holy Crap Stu!! :o
I would suggest putting in a slant 6 and you will be very happy with the mileage that you get.. :yesnod:
Quote from: PocketThunder on May 05, 2008, 10:00:12 AM
Holy Crap Stu!! :o
I would suggest putting in a slant 6 and you will be very happy with the mileage that you get.. :yesnod:
hey paul i will gladly trade you a nice ventilated 440 for your hill side hemi motor !
Quote from: moparstuart on May 05, 2008, 10:03:58 AM
Quote from: PocketThunder on May 05, 2008, 10:00:12 AM
Holy Crap Stu!! :o
I would suggest putting in a slant 6 and you will be very happy with the mileage that you get.. :yesnod:
hey paul i will gladly trade you a nice ventilated 440 for your hill side hemi motor !
Sure as long as i get it carb to pan! :icon_smile_big:
my six pack car gets terible gas miliage . i think it's cause it has a big cam . six pack cars are fun to drive. :METAL:
Quote from: PocketThunder on May 05, 2008, 10:41:28 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on May 05, 2008, 10:03:58 AM
Quote from: PocketThunder on May 05, 2008, 10:00:12 AM
Holy Crap Stu!! :o
I would suggest putting in a slant 6 and you will be very happy with the mileage that you get.. :yesnod:
hey paul i will gladly trade you a nice ventilated 440 for your hill side hemi motor !
Sure as long as i get it carb to pan! :icon_smile_big:
I was thinking short block
http://www.rebuiltautoengines.com/dodge-V8_7.2_440-engines.html :shruggy:
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on May 05, 2008, 04:47:11 PM
http://www.rebuiltautoengines.com/dodge-V8_7.2_440-engines.html :shruggy:
thanks any one ever use them ?????? 7 year warranty is nice ?
what do you guys think of this one , sounded good to me and reasonable @ $1000.00 and gets me back on the road quicker ?
?????????????????????
I have a 440 short block for sale that I was going to put in a 66 Dart, but the project is dead.
The motor is a 73 440 that has been bored 40 over. I had Keith Black Silvolite pistons installed in it, new bearings and internally balanced.
All work was done by Garrison Performance .
Motor was originally externally balanced. I had him change it over to an internally balanced motor so that a standard harmonic balancer could be used.
Motor has a MP purple shaft, 292 Cam in it.
Motor is still wrapped in the plastic that came from the machine shop. I might be able to find a copy of the receipts or get a copy from Allen at Garrison Performance. I have other parts that could go with the motor. The distributor is run of the mill, the coil is a hot accell coil with programable red lines in it. I looked it up one time and that coil setup was around 200 bucks.
I have a Edelbrock high rise single plane intake for it.
I'd let it all go for a good offer. Remember, short block...... I have a good set of heads for sale, but that's a different thread.
Brian
Quote from: moparstuart on May 05, 2008, 04:54:41 PM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on May 05, 2008, 04:47:11 PM
http://www.rebuiltautoengines.com/dodge-V8_7.2_440-engines.html :shruggy:
thanks any one ever use them ?????? 7 year warranty is nice ?
I think Travis ( 69charger2002 ) has bought a couple of engines from them.
Quoteany one ever use them
those companys are ok for stock but when you go hp on those motors , they void the warrenty . Rene
Quote from: BigBlockSam on May 05, 2008, 11:16:22 PM
Quoteany one ever use them
those companys are ok fo stock but when you go hp on those motors , they viod the warrenty . Rene
I was wondering about weather my six pac would void the warranty ? I think i'll call them
what about the . 40 over block i found heard they get hot bored that far ??? anyone ???
Quotewhat about the . 40 over block i found heard they get hot bored that far anyone
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I've heard of people using 40-60 over on the street but i wouldn't . specially with the restriction of air that the birdies nose create . 440's like to run hot when there standard bore . :Twocents:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on May 06, 2008, 10:41:06 AM
Quote what about the . 40 over block i found heard they get hot bored that far anyone
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I've heard of people using 40-60 over on the street but i wouldn't . specially with the restriction of air that the birdies nose create . 440's like to run hot when there standard bore . :Twocents:
thats what i was afraid of also , other wise i would have already had this motor bought
Quote from: moparstuart on May 04, 2008, 09:54:28 PM
check out my road trip thread here http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,43578.0.html#top
I have never seen this before. What blew - what caused this? Did the block fail or did a thrown rod blow out that block? That is an unbelievable picture. I am so sorry. Was that an after market block? Did you build it? I just finished my new 440 and stuck it in my car last month - I hope I am OK. Wish you the best Man.
Quote from: Daytona Guy on May 06, 2008, 12:05:22 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on May 04, 2008, 09:54:28 PM
check out my road trip thread here http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,43578.0.html#top
I have never seen this before. What blew - what caused this? Did the block fail or did a thrown rod blow out that block? That is an unbelievable picture. I am so sorry. Was that an after market block? Did you build it? I just finished my new 440 and stuck it in my car last month - I hope I am OK. Wish you the best Man.
I dont have it apart yet but yes it has to be a rod . No I didnt build the motor and thats most likely why it blew . It suposidly had 20k on it I just had the heads redone and put all the six pack stuff on it . Plus it wasnt good that it sat for 7 years on the shelf out of the car . But it wasnt stuck so we gambled and lost LOL . Once we get it out and apart I'll post pictures.
for $1000 to $1200 any machine shop can make you a great short block. at least then you know what you got. Rene
Quote from: BigBlockSam on May 06, 2008, 07:15:16 PM
for $1000 to $1200 any machine shop can make you a great short block. at least then you know what you got. Rene
yeah thats the way i will go I was just hoping to plug and play
hey
we used those manufactured motor places before. they'll do a short block for you . if you ask them and there turn around time was 7 days . so you could be back in business in no time . when i worked in my friends shop . we would have them do the motor for us and ask them to put on an hp oil pump . at an extra cost. then when we got it we would change the cam .
Rene
just got word back from my mechanic's shop they didnt pull the motor yet . They pulled the pan though and it was the # 2 rod just broke right in the middle ?
no wear on the baring , no problem with the piston or wrist pin ? really sucks it just broke , then it went up and broke the cam Too ! i
I guess it was something that you wouldn't have noticed while building. Go figure. :shruggy:
Quote from: The70RT on May 15, 2008, 09:19:45 PM
I guess it was something that you wouldn't have noticed while building. Go figure. :shruggy:
yeah once we get it all apart we will have to check it and the other rods for cracks ?
picture at Kansas Speedway
Quote from: 66chargerkid on May 15, 2008, 09:41:41 PM
picture at Kansas Speedway
this is my new favorite picture of the birdable
Quotethis is my new favorite picture of the birdable
:yesnod: looks tuff in that picture. :2thumbs:
the car looks good :)
the car looks great just wish it had ran alittle longer .I feel better knowing it was a fine fracture (unforseeable problem) . Rather then i got swindled on something else about the car.
We went to leo Mcgraws shop tonight to stuff the goodie bags for the HPAC car show next weekend. While there we got alook at the Birdable engine problems .
:icon_smile_blackeye:
:eek2: it even bent the pan
:icon_smile_angry: there cuda & daytona race cars
:icon_smile_dissapprove:
:flame: check out the # 2 rod
:icon_smile_big: thats all for now
Yep it gernaded pretty good. Looks like the cam took a hit too :eek2: Oh yeah the motor I got from you turned out great. 65lb. oil pressure :yesnod: Thanks again.
Quote from: The70RT on May 29, 2008, 10:09:47 PM
Yep it gernaded pretty good. Looks like the cam took a hit too :eek2: Oh yeah the motor I got from you turned out great. 65lb. oil pressure :yesnod: Thanks again.
any time dennis it was a pleasure doing buisness with you , hope you have a great driver now or make some money flipping it
yes the cam is shot broke it , every thing looks so nice and fresh too it's sad that six pac rod just let go right in the middle ?
that rod had to be defective. they don't do that at normal rpm's. did you over rev it? :scratchchin:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on May 29, 2008, 11:02:41 PM
that rod had to be defective. they don't do that at normal rpm's. did you over rev it? :scratchchin:
no we were on the hwy at 60 mph just at cruising speed no warning at all just kaboom and it was done. Motor still cranks over fine too !
Magnaflux (Zyglo) your next set of rods good buddy!!
found a replacment block and pistons and crank good standard bore 71 dated motor
My buddys Leo & deron Mcgraws shop. They had the motor all unbolted and ready for us to pull. We went over to his shop today and the 4 of us pulled and took apart the 440 in less them two hours. We had originally decides to pull the nose first and debated back and forth . Leo was able to get a huge long cherry picker so we pulled it leaving the nose on. Enjoy the pictures!
:drool5: The replacement block and crank are at the machine shop being hot tanked and assembled as a short block . It's a standard bore 71 440 block . Hopefully it will be finished this week so we can get it over to leo's shop soon for reassemble.
:popcrn: The last shot of the hood is really freaky. The reflective 440 + 6 decals came through the blanket. You could not see them with the naked eye ? Really wild ?
:drool5: Trunk full of bolt on accesories .
:drool5: Pulling time it came our pretty quick and easy. I was nervous with it hanging over my original steal bird nose! Who wouldnt be !
:drool5:
Shots under the car with the motor out !
We went ahead and tore the top end off the motor to make sure what carnage had happened. Nice shot of the broken cam . No push rods where bent , Valves look ok but we will pull them and check them out anyway to make sure .
:popcrn:
These things seem to happen during builds. And your weeding those demons out.I had this let go ever see a big block HP crank break and motor still ran.
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/Annie75414/BigBlockHPCrank.jpg)
And on my friends pink superbird conv Guy who built the 727 trans air gunned it back together.Stripped the threads out on the front pump.Went for a ride and it broke loose .Magnaflux all the internals and use ARP bolts
:popcrn:
:drool5: Piston came right out no scoring on the wall and the rings looked great. It was just the rod broke right in the middle . Six pac rod freaky deal ?
did you have to take the air out of your front tires ? to get the car lower. that's a pretty orange boat anchor you have there . :rotz:
This was a 69 dated HP six pac motor , But the pistons were .60 over which i didnt know . I was told when i bought it they were only .30 over . This explains some of my over heating problems. I was told to stay away from .60 over for the street and cars driven long distance which we do alot!
After we pulled the motor we drove down the street to a local church . The had a car show we had the only mopar except one lone viper and a sheriffs charger!
I am alway intruigued by the rat rods , the wrecker was cool.
Quote from: BigBlockSam on June 29, 2008, 06:21:04 PM
did you have to take the air out of your front tires ? to get the car lower. that's a pretty orange boat anchor you have there . :rotz:
No we left the ass end of the car on the 4 post lift and the front end on the ground. Then slowly jacked up the rear watching to not hit the front spoiler on the cherry picker. It worked well just had to be really careful of the nose and spoiler.
I like the new viper coupes styling much better then the roadster. Has to shoot a picture of the fabulous hudson hornet .
:drool5:
last shot at the little show
Quotestay away from .60 over for the street and cars driven long distance
:yesnod: yep , i don't know how these guys run 60 over cars on the street . i've never had luck with that . Rene
Does this mean Branson in August?
My clone's in the booth. I'll primer it tomorrow. Paint it next week. I've only got five weeks left.
Quote from: hotrod98 on June 29, 2008, 10:44:02 PM
Does this mean Branson in August?
My clone's in the booth. I'll primer it tomorrow. Paint it next week. I've only got five weeks left.
What is the date of that branson show ? Any web link ? Hope to have it done by september for sure !
August 7th - 9th http://www.supersummercruise.com/
ok we will see ? That's really soon and the last time i made the maiden voyage trip to branson ended in disaster !
QuoteDoes this mean Branson in August?
don't rush it. break it in first , then work the bugs out of it . or your asking for trouble. Rene
Quote from: BigBlockSam on June 30, 2008, 10:31:36 AM
QuoteDoes this mean Branson in August?
don't rush it. break it in first , then work the bugs out of it . or your asking for trouble. Rene
yeah i dont want any repeats , thats for sure .
Quote from: moparstuart on June 07, 2008, 10:27:23 PM
found a replacment block and pistons and crank good standard bore 71 dated motor
When and where are you having the machine work done?............the assembly work?
mike( jim cordell's son) @ accent automotive in blue springs is doing the machine work . We will assemble the short block here and deliver it to leo to do final assemble and install .
finally got the block back and ready to reassemble
crank is ground 30/30 steel crank , new cam and lifters from 440 sorce
newly honed stock bore block , had to line bore the main caps . Had new freeze plugs and cam bearings installed. Heads where water tested and magnifluxed no problems with them , there still fresh .
:popcrn:
had 16 pistons and rods made the best 8 out of the bunch
:popcrn: new rings , rod & main bearings ready for install
:popcrn:
:drool5: got some more pitures to post tonight
:drool5:
:yesnod:
:drool5:
Looks like you will be up and running in a bit.
:drool5: assemble starts this week and more pictures of my new coffee table ( boat anchor )
:drool5:
:drool5:
:drool5:
one day soon the birdable will rise again
You should have her running again by the weekend huh? :D
Quote from: 1hot68 on July 28, 2008, 09:48:09 PM
You should have her running again by the weekend huh? :D
i DO HAVE A LIFE ALSO , going to kentucky this weekend for the TDC meet can't neglect the chargers , have to spend equal time with both dodges and plymouths or they act up :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
Quote from: moparstuart on July 28, 2008, 09:53:12 PM
Quote from: 1hot68 on July 28, 2008, 09:48:09 PM
You should have her running again by the weekend huh? :D
i DO HAVE A LIFE ALSO , going to kentucky this weekend for the TDC meet can't neglect the chargers , have to spend time with both dodges and plymouths or they act up :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
Ah , come on you can do it! just skip some sleep!! :nana:
Quotemoparstuart wrote:
Piston came right out no scoring on the wall and the rings looked great. It was just the rod broke right in the middle . Six pac rod freaky deal ?
No kidding. my brother had a slant six in his 67 valiant. it fractured a pushrod and didnt know until he took it to the garage to find what the tappet noise was... :slap:
made chrysler tough
btw, i've loved reading your story about the build (all 16 pages, lol)
Quote from: aussiemuscle on July 29, 2008, 02:11:13 AM
Quotemoparstuart wrote:
Piston came right out no scoring on the wall and the rings looked great. It was just the rod broke right in the middle . Six pac rod freaky deal ?
No kidding. my brother had a slant six in his 67 valiant. it fractured a pushrod and didnt know until he took it to the garage to find what the tappet noise was... :slap:
made chrysler tough
btw, i've loved reading your story about the build (all 16 pages, lol)
thanks you very much , it was tough but all worth it !
The motor is all assembled and they are painting it tonight. Sorry no picture the shop is 45 minutes away so i didnt go over. Quintin is going over there thursday to help them detail the engine compartment . We both will go over sunday and get the motor back in the brdible . Should be running again next week . More picture soon !!! i
:boogie:
Quote from: moparstuart on August 05, 2008, 08:21:04 PM
The motor is all assembled and they are painting it tonight. Sorry no picture the shop is 45 minutes away so i didnt go over. Quintin is going over there thursday to help them detail the engine compartment . We both will go over sunday and get the motor bacl in the brdible . Should be running again next week . More picture soon !!! i
Awesome!!
I cant wait to drive it again , convertible yeah
Quote from: moparstuart on August 05, 2008, 08:51:45 PM
I cant wait to drive it again , convertible yeah
Its a VERY cool car, I cant wait to see it!!
Well today quintin went over to leos shop to clean up all the oil my father blew all ove rthe engine compartment :slap:
So here are some good pics of the motor and where I had cleaned all the crap up :2thumbs:
This is the motor assembled
Oh ya and they fixed the pan and it doesn't leak!
The picture of the valley pan is where it got hot.
So leo (the assembler) hooked open the heat riser permanentley so that it doesn't get too warm!
There is the pic of the coffee table =)
Its really clean now!
This is when we were priming the pump.
70 psi of oil pressure :2thumbs:
The plate in the last pic of the is for when we put the motor in the birdable :cheers:
awesome it gets installed sunday afternoon ! YEAH
:METAL: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :dance: :dance: :drive: :drive:
Quote from: 66chargerkid on August 07, 2008, 04:29:23 PM
This is when we were priming the pump.
70 psi of oil pressure :2thumbs:
The plate in the last pic of the is for when we put the motor in the birdable :cheers:
My engines always have a gauge similar to that, even wheb its in the car. I use the fitting right on the other side of the stock sending unit hole....Its nice to have a mechanical gauge there to keep the electric one in the dash in check.
Quote from: 1hot68 on August 07, 2008, 04:43:09 PM
Quote from: 66chargerkid on August 07, 2008, 04:29:23 PM
This is when we were priming the pump.
70 psi of oil pressure :2thumbs:
The plate in the last pic of the is for when we put the motor in the birdable :cheers:
My engines always have a gauge similar to that, even wheb its in the car. I use the fitting right on the other side of the stock sending unit hole....Its nice to have a mechanical gauge there to keep the electric one in the dash in check.
thats a great idea I never thought of that . they are cheap and the hole is there !!!!!!
OK we went over to Leo's shop today @ 3:00 oclock and had the motor back down in the birdible by 4:00 oclock
It's 7:30 Where are you NOW!!!!! :shruggy: :nana:
:popcrn: leaving the nose cone on was a pain see we jakced the rear of the car way up on the lift. I did work !
:drool5:
:popcrn: :drool5:
:popcrn: :drool5: it's in
:smilielol: :drool5: getting the tranny crossmember lined up !
:popcrn: :drool5: took a peek in side the covered car window
Does this mean you'll be driving it up to the Monster Mopar show then?
:smilielol: :drool5: BB! home installing pictures on my thread :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
more pictures , leos little lebaron convert. clean little car
Quote from: 69_500 on August 10, 2008, 07:40:58 PM
Does this mean you'll be driving it up to the Monster Mopar show then?
yes danny that has always been the plan , motor was pre-primed with oil and showed 70 pounds of oil pressure. Hope to have it out this weekend @ the HPAC cruise . Cross your fingers . The bagged motor and new heads are a new small block for Deron Mcgraws white duster, I have pitcures of it later. His current motor in it has a leaky head gasket .
:popcrn: :drool5: if you cant tell i love this car , just cant stop taking picture :smilielol: :smilielol:
:popcrn: :drool5: hood does that cool ghosting of the reflective letters under the blanket with the flash
:smilielol: :popcrn: :drool5: Look no cracked and missing chunks of the block on the right front corner. JB weld did an incredible job :hah: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :nana:
:drool5: :popcrn: took some pictures up in the nose cone while the car was up in the air and i could get my big self under there.
:popcrn: :drool5: more nose pics
:popcrn: :drool5: more pictures up under the car while i could fit :smilielol: :smilielol: Have a TCIi tranny pan finned for cooling, very thick and heavy duty to get a great seal . I have had the thin one leak all the time so i use the thick ones on everything now . We got the tranny crossmember all lined up and mount bolted in .
:popcrn: :drool5:
:drool5: :popcrn:chris mggraws beautiful early 70's dodge truck
We tied the frame with frame connectors and I got pictures of the HEMI/ CONVERTIBLE only torque boxes.
:boogie:
:smilielol: :popcrn: :drool5: front and rear frame boxes
:smilielol: :drool5: :popcrn: Even the lift is hemi powered :smilielol: getting ready to install the drive shaft
:drool5: :popcrn: well we left it with the motor ,trans, trans crossmember and drive shaft all installed. It now just needs all the motor accsessories,wiring ,carbs,pulley, radiator and fluids installed .
Pictures of the outside underside of the nose .
pictures of mcgraw racings most recent purchase a DAytona race car, There tried and true standard cuda also
:popcrn: :drool5: derons duster he is building the new motor for .
My new daytona a-pillar chrome I got from larry (Daytonaola) . I have them sold and am purchasing a superior set from erik nelson in Minnesota !
Cool Stuart. Looks like you will be back in bussiness in no time :2thumbs:
yes and i cant wait not much show season left to break the birdible in .
Tuesday I will be helping finish up the motor to get the car running :boogie: :drive:
PM the address, I can be there too. :cheers:
Quote from: 66chargerkid on August 10, 2008, 09:58:25 PM
Tuesday I will be helping finish up the motor to get the car running :boogie: :drive:
Quote from: BB1 on August 11, 2008, 06:40:15 AM
PM the address, I can be there too. :cheers:
Quote from: 66chargerkid on August 10, 2008, 09:58:25 PM
Tuesday I will be helping finish up the motor to get the car running :boogie: :drive:
it's like 78th and leavenworth road
i luv starting new motors. it's like watching a birth
Quote from: BigBlockSam on August 11, 2008, 10:13:38 AM
i luv starting new motors. it's like watching a birth
I will most likely not be there for the birth , but quintin will
Quote from: moparstuart on August 10, 2008, 08:40:34 PM
My new daytona a-pillar chrome I got from larry (Daytonaola) . I have them sold and am purchasing a superior set from erik nelson in Minnesota !
I thought Larry's set was superior? Or at least thats what he always told us. I have a set from Erik, there is a picture of them on here somewhere but i cant seem to find it right now.
can you get me a picture of them ????? are you happy with erik's ??????
Quote from: moparstuart on August 11, 2008, 11:59:31 AM
can you get me a picture of them ????? are you happy with erik's ??????
I cant seem to find the daytonalo post about them where i posted pictures of eriks, i have them at home though and if i can remember i'll post pictures of them later tonight after 10:00pm probably.
thanks brother OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH 10 pm your a party animal :smilielol: :smilielol:
Quote from: moparstuart on August 11, 2008, 01:25:30 PM
thanks brother OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH 10 pm your a party animal :smilielol: :smilielol:
Here is my average week night.
5:00pm get home and help set the table.
5:45 finish dinner, clean up the table, play with kids.
6:00 go for a walk to the park, play with kids, etc..
7:30 kids bath time, brush teeth, read books.
8:00 kids bedtime.
8:01 kid screaming because he needs a glass of water.
8:02 other kid screaming because she wants one too.
8:03 kid screaming because he cant find his Hot wheel Charger Daytona. Dig thru sheets, find it under the bed.
8:04 other kid screaming because she cant find her teddy bear, walk around the house looking, go back to her room, its laying there next to her pillow.
8:05 kid screaming because he has to go pee. His door is open right next to the bathroom, he will go out of his room to screw around but he wont go to the bathroom without permission.
8:06 other kid screaming because she has to go pee also, even though they just went before bathtime.
8:07 I can go on and on and on.
8:15 work on my honey doo list till my spouse goes to bed.
10:00 Pauls free time! i can either choose to go to bed, or get my own stuff done.
damn sounds like me 5 years ago
isn't life grand :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: are you done having kids :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:?
Quote from: moparstuart on August 11, 2008, 02:15:27 PM
damn sounds like me 5 years ago
its life grand :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: are you done having kids :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:?
That reminds me, i need to make a doctors appointment! :moon: :hack: :smash: :scared: :badidea:
Quote from: PocketThunder on August 11, 2008, 03:12:32 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on August 11, 2008, 02:15:27 PM
damn sounds like me 5 years ago
its life grand :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: are you done having kids :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:?
That reminds me, i need to make a doctors appointment! :moon: :hack: :smash: :scared: :badidea:
is your hair falling out yet ! snip snip and the doctors done
got the motor in .... good stuff :2thumbs:
:scratchchin: still can't believe how that other block failed like that :o ... ..
:scope: underside of birdible looks good ..... :2thumbs: intresting way to do the frame conectors :yesnod:
Quote from: tan top on August 11, 2008, 03:37:21 PM
got the motor in .... good stuff :2thumbs:
:scratchchin: still can't believe how that other block failed like that :o ... ..
:scope: underside of birdible looks good ..... :2thumbs: intresting way to to the frame conectors :yesnod:
yeah wasnt my plan on the frame connectors , that was my first body guy that did that , but they work and it seems much stronger now !
:popcrn:
cool thanks paul , i shipped mine out yesterday
almost running , quintin & leo got most everything done today . just waiting on a couple of boot cups for the drag link steering arm and some hose clamps. It should be started tomorrow .
todays pictures and my new clone second fender tag
with a/c, air grabber ,power brakes sixpac ,electronic ignition and super bird vacuum hlp's this engine bay is cramped and wiring/hose hell .
:drool5: empty trunk all the stuff is back on the motor. Thats the new custom car cover to fit the wing, nose and convertible top
:popcrn: :drool5: got the exhaust all bolted back on , Had to wait for new thicker lead pipe to manifold flange gaskets. The other really thin ones had already burned out with less then 500 miles on them .
Kick down linkage is all mounted back up
Looks great. Too bad I didn't live closer I would come down for a ride.
Quote from: The70RT on August 12, 2008, 09:50:03 PM
Looks great. Too bad I didn't live closer I would come down for a ride.
Your just a hop skip and a jump compared to most on here . Your welcome anytime !!! Hope to maybe squeeze in a cruise saturday night but lets not count those chicken just yet . :smilielol: I still have several wiring issues to search out but nothing that will keep me from driving it .
just got the call , it's running and has been idling for about an hour. They let me listen to it over the phone HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :drive: :boogie: :boogie: :boogie: :boogie:
Quote from: moparstuart on August 13, 2008, 04:25:07 PM
just got the call , it's running and has been idling for about an hour. They let me listen to it over the phone HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :drive: :boogie: :boogie: :boogie: :boogie:
got it running eh :2thumbs: good stuff ..need a youtube video :popcrn: ............... :2thumbs:
Quote from: moparstuart on August 13, 2008, 04:25:07 PM
just got the call , it's running and has been idling for about an hour. They let me listen to it over the phone HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :drive: :boogie: :boogie: :boogie: :boogie:
Congrats Stuart! :cheers:
Quote from: tan top on August 13, 2008, 04:33:41 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on August 13, 2008, 04:25:07 PM
just got the call , it's running and has been idling for about an hour. They let me listen to it over the phone HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :drive: :boogie: :boogie: :boogie: :boogie:
got it running eh :2thumbs: good stuff ..need a youtube video :popcrn: ............... :2thumbs:
hopefully later on tonight at least pictures maybe video !!!
Hmmm... wonder what you'll be bringing to St. Louis in September now?? :lol:
Congrats, Stuart!
:2thumbs:
:icon_smile_wink:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABWyXKT5qt4
i bet that custom car cover weighs a freakin ton.
:dance: :dance: :punkrocka: :boogie: :boogie: :boogie: : DUDE!
congratulations . looks good . ya gotta u tube it for us so we can hear it run . :yesnod:
very quick turn around time too . man! you must be excited , I'm excited for ya :2thumbs: :cheers:
Videos will be up tomorrow after I can get them up
They are on youtube
search birdable
:drool5: it runs now
:2thumbs: all hoses,belts accessories and wiring mess back on
Quote from: hemigeno on August 13, 2008, 07:10:30 PM
Hmmm... wonder what you'll be bringing to St. Louis in September now?? :lol:
Congrats, Stuart!
:2thumbs:
yes sir baring any other bad luck rich' s here we come thanks gene
Quote from: Brock Samson on August 13, 2008, 07:24:49 PM
:icon_smile_wink:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABWyXKT5qt4
i bet that custom car cover weighs a freakin ton.
that song is awesome ,
Quote from: BigBlockSam on August 13, 2008, 07:25:58 PM
:dance: :dance: :punkrocka: :boogie: :boogie: :boogie: : DUDE!
congratulations . looks good . ya gotta u tube it for us so we can hear it run . :yesnod:
very quick turn around time too . man! you must be excited , I'm excited for ya :2thumbs: :cheers:
thanks man hope you get yours painted soon brother
the new shifter soon to be installed , Its the shift r gate set up so it should be interesting .
http://www.duncan-motor-sports.com/prod02.htm
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,42506.msg467622.html#msg467622
here is the grip i have ordered that should be here in a week or two for the birdible
picture it with the new shifter , here on my console !
HOW do you like my lime green birthday beads
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qrPADlwJXA video # 1 The sound is not the greatest on my little camera , wow that motor shakes the whole car. Cams alittle bigger than stock 6 pac like 440 source said maybe?????
when do the a/c lines get installed? :popcrn:
Quotemy new clone second fender tag
who made that fender tag for you. i want to make one for my daytona. Rene
Quote from: PocketThunder on August 13, 2008, 10:11:59 PM
when do the a/c lines get installed? :popcrn:
bigger fish to fry with the wiring first just ordered this for the heater value ,one step needed for A/C http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,47355.0.html
Quote from: BigBlockSam on August 13, 2008, 10:15:50 PM
Quotemy new clone second fender tag
who made that fender tag for you. i want to make one for my daytona. Rene
read this brother it's 60.00 the guy can be a jerk but he is fast !!!! must read clone like my tag does . http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,46949.0.html
Quote from: moparstuart on August 13, 2008, 10:05:20 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qrPADlwJXA video # 1 The sound is not the greatest on my little camera , wow that motor shakes the whole car. Cams alittle bigger than stock 6 pac like 440 source said maybe?????
sounds good :yesnod: ........ :2thumbs:
Video 2 is up as soon as it processes and soon video 3 will be up as well!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbYetX01IKo
:popcrn:............................ :2thumbs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0IK_KS0UNA this is better for # 3
sounds real good. :cheers: i want to hear ya crack that throttle . is it snappy? sounds nice and deep . are they flow masters?
no just turbo's i bought like 7 years ago , and they have just been sitting around waiting till last april when we had them installed .
This motor is responsive thats forsure!
Leo cracked the throttle a couple times and it sounds awesome!
Can't wait to drive in this car. Defnitely sounds a lot meaner! Great running engine forsure :2thumbs:
How did you get it on the lift? :popcrn:
Quote from: PocketThunder on August 14, 2008, 10:43:02 PM
How did you get it on the lift? :popcrn:
pushed it
, it still rolled really well :nana:
does that lift roll to the right in front of the over head door then roll back to the left? :scratchchin:
Quote from: PocketThunder on August 14, 2008, 10:46:30 PM
does that lift roll to the right in front of the over head door then roll back to the left? :scratchchin:
they can but we just rolled the car in and pushed it back , they have a small shop and it's a tight fit but that little lebaron convertible with the rubber bumper covers works as a great push car also LOL
they have two lifts in the tiny shop, really a nice set up for just a small family part-time run shop .
So? Hows She runnin? Are ya gettin it sorted out and ready to head to St Louie?
I want a ride, your holding out on me man. :nana:
Got word friday , he has had it out cruising several times has about 10 hours on it now running. Cam is bigger then i wanted but it sounds really good. Some of the electrical stuff is slowly getting sorted out .It has wipers now, The top works from the switch now ,we dont have to hot wiring it anymore . If anyone knows where the horn relay is under the dash of a 70 Plymouth let me know . I'm used to 69's where they are out on the core support by the horns. Leo is taking it to The Good guy's show this week end at Kansas speedway where they have 3000 cars show up. He should have a good time showing it off. Our family is taking the little charger to charger fever this week end so Birdible gets showed with out me .
Ed you can have a ride anytime ,I just hope i get to drive it again soon .
70 B Body horn relay is under the left side of dash frame. 69 B Body ones are still under the hood
Quote from: nascarxx29 on August 24, 2008, 09:16:22 AM
70 B Body horn relay is under the left side of dash frame. 69 B Body ones are still under the hood
thanks dave i'll start looking there
It will be secured underneath left side of dash by a phillips head.The horn relay will be on the backside of the dash
it's coming home this weekend
birdible is safe at home and in the garage for the 2nd time ever !!!
:METAL: :musik010: :boogie: :boogie: :dance: :dance: :dance:
Quote from: moparstuart on September 07, 2008, 08:57:46 PM
birdible is safe at home and in the garage for the 2nd time ever !!!
Burnout Pics ?
i NEED A SIX PAC EXPERT first , plus at least let me at least get it broken in before we tear it up again :smilielol: :smilielol:
Quote from: moparstuart on September 07, 2008, 09:34:03 PM
i NEED A SIX PAC EXPERT first , plus at least let me at least get it broken in before we tear it up again :smilielol: :smilielol:
Ive got a friend who could tune that thing in for ya!! Bring it up, he'd do it in a heartbeat and not charge you a dime.
where you at ???//??????
If we go to Iowa to tune the 6 pack we would prolly send her to Mr. Ed George in Boone
Quote from: 66chargerkid on September 07, 2008, 09:57:40 PM
If we go to Iowa to tune the 6 pack we would prolly send her to Mr. Ed George in Boone
It was just a friendly offer ! :2thumbs:
Quote from: moparstuart on September 07, 2008, 09:34:03 PM
i NEED A SIX PAC EXPERT first , plus at least let me at least get it broken in before we tear it up again :smilielol: :smilielol:
you want some expert advice? throw the damn thing away.
QuoteBurnout
:yesnod: BURNOUT!
whats up with the sixpack. . maybe someone here can help ya . Rene
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 07, 2008, 11:03:47 PM
QuoteBurnout
:yesnod: BURNOUT!
whats up with the sixpack. . maybe someone here can help ya . Rene
the vacuum secondary's on # one and three carbs start kicking in as soon as i mash the pedal and rob alll my vacuum away
they are fresh newly rebuilt from holley . ? why are they kicking in right away , and not at speed when i need them to ? SHUT UP DOUGY !
Check your vacuum lines going to the secondarys.And What color springs are in the vacuum secondarys.They have weak and strong springs by color and this determines the openings
it's sucking to hard at start up i think i have a bad metering block on the ceter carb or the center carb is leaking at the base gasket ?
quintin and I got the new pistol grip style automatic shifter installed tonight looks cool !!!
Quote from: moparstuart on September 08, 2008, 09:29:20 AM
the vacuum secondary's on # one and three carbs start kicking in as soon as i mash the pedal and rob alll my vacuum away
they are fresh newly rebuilt from holley . ? why are they kicking in right away , and not at speed when i need them to ? SHUT UP DOUGY !
what do you mean by "sucking up" on startup? hard starts? bogging? if the base gasket is leaking you'll have a lean idle. if you're bleeding gas into the motor on shutdown, it'll flood a couple cyls on warm starts and be hard to start when totally cold due to no fuel. you can confirm or dispel this by letting it sit for a couple days, then pressing down on the accelerator pump arm 4-6 times to see if the bowl is dry.
the GOOD running 6 packs at work kick in right away... our '71 Super Bee opens them up before 2500rpm and tears the tires to pieces. hella cool.
does the problem occur at all engine rpm's? I mean, are you just not able to get off the line, or does it fall over when the motor's screaming at 4000RPM, held in first and then hammered down?
check your timing to make sure it's not too retarded. I know it sounds weird, but take it out and humor me. give it a good crank clockwise and see if things improve. Our '66 satellite custom car had that problem...
you can free rev the car with the air cleaner off to see if they're kicking in, and whether or not the car stumbles at that moment or whether it's coincidental.
make sure to verify the operation of your accelerator pump on the center carb. if it's not shooting fuel properly any car will fall on its face. I had a malfunctioning one on a BRAND NEW Holley that I took out of the box myself!
check the float bowl levels on all three carbs.
Did the car run better before the first motor died? if no, you have an existing problem, and if yes, then you're chasing something that's changed along with the new motor. play with the timing first--keep the light in the drawer and just take the thing out and try different positions. not every motor likes the factory settings.
I don't mean to make this sound like a lecture but you know it's true what they say: "CHECK THE BASICS."
we had to block them off completely because they are opening up at idle /or when you first hit the gas. newly reman so i hope the springs are not weak. ?
Do you have the hoses hooked up to the wrong vac port??
Or is it not still vacuum triggered?
Quote from: 1hot68 on September 09, 2008, 09:05:17 AM
Do you have the hoses hooked up to the wrong vac port??
Or is it not still vacuum triggered?
we have the top vacuum hose hooked to the T that feeds to the two out boards and the lower port below it hooked to a vacuum advance to the distributor . That the way it was before when it was running perfect , and thats the way every one has told me it should be ?
Thats the opposite of how we have them on the Bee and that thing runs great.
a couple years ago we worked on a real A12 road runner and it did what youres is doing, We switched them around and it was fine .....I don't remember which way it was though. :brickwall:
what year are your carbs? I have a 70 and a 71 six pack car here I can take pictures of.
71 i think cause it has the bleed off port on top of the center carb
I'm buying a vacuum pump that seems to be what everyone says i need ( cam just too big )
I'll let you wrench on it in a week :smilielol: :smilielol:
QuoteI'm buying a vacuum pump
i installed a vacuum canister . not a pump and that took care of my low vacuum problems . Rene
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 09, 2008, 02:40:06 PM
QuoteI'm buying a vacuum pump
i installed a vacuum canister . not a pump and that took care of my low vacuum problems . Rene
I have two cannisters on it already one for the air grabber and one for the Hlps ? not helping
Quote from: moparstuart on September 09, 2008, 09:28:51 AM
Quote from: 1hot68 on September 09, 2008, 09:05:17 AM
Do you have the hoses hooked up to the wrong vac port??
Or is it not still vacuum triggered?
we have the top vacuum hose hooked to the T that feeds to the two out boards and the lower port below it hooked to a vacuum advance to the distributor . That the way it was before when it was running perfect , and thats the way every one has told me it should be ?
:eek2: :nana: :icon_smile_big: Top nipple is Distributor vacuum source, bottom nipple is source for outboard carbs... :popcrn:
Picture of Bob Karakashian's (Mr Six Pack) engine... :drool5:
Quote from: xs29j8Bullitt on September 09, 2008, 05:50:14 PM
Picture of Bob Karakashian's (Mr Six Pack) engine... :drool5:
That photo just defies description. It should likely be a poster.
Quote from: xs29j8Bullitt on September 09, 2008, 05:50:14 PM
Picture of Bob Karakashian's (Mr Six Pack) engine... :drool5:
thanks allen after dinner i will go fix that
Sounds like a vacuum line issue .Seen it happen on 70 a friends 6 pack charger.I have the carb number lists for the 6 packs if you need to see what you have
mine is a 71 , I switched the lines around and it ran alttille worse . It's just not drawing enought vaccuum
We almost had a major set back last night . had some wiring get hot and burn the fuseble link and some starter relay wiring. This new dash wiring harness has just been a total nightmare has way to much stuff we diodnt need and two wires rub together that where not in used and of course they where hot !! Lots of smoke and blacked inner fender and under hood , took me a couple hours but all it taped off and rewired . Still need to clean the black stuff off . Alcohol? maybe ?
jeez what else will go wrong next :popcrn: :popcrn: cant wait to find out :smilielol:
http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/69A3151A0A0.aspx?kc=0&from_search=1
i just bought this vaccuum pump from summit , should do the trick for me .
Quote from: moparstuart on September 10, 2008, 11:42:14 AM
http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/69A3151A0A0.aspx?kc=0&from_search=1
i just bought this vaccuum pump from summit , should do the trick for me .
Little pricey. Hope it does the trick.
Quote from: The70RT on September 10, 2008, 12:44:17 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on September 10, 2008, 11:42:14 AM
http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/69A3151A0A0.aspx?kc=0&from_search=1
i just bought this vaccuum pump from summit , should do the trick for me .
Little pricey. Hope it does the trick.
269.00 at summit . but they make them as expensive a 1200.00
and if it works i think 269.00 is well worth it to have brakes !!!
Quote from: moparstuart on September 10, 2008, 12:54:49 PM
Quote from: The70RT on September 10, 2008, 12:44:17 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on September 10, 2008, 11:42:14 AM
http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/69A3151A0A0.aspx?kc=0&from_search=1
i just bought this vaccuum pump from summit , should do the trick for me .
Little pricey. Hope it does the trick.
269.00 at summit . but they make them as expensive a 1200.00
and if it works i think 269.00 is well worth it to have brakes !!!
That nose gives you plenty of cusion though :D
Quote from: The70RT on September 10, 2008, 12:55:49 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on September 10, 2008, 12:54:49 PM
Quote from: The70RT on September 10, 2008, 12:44:17 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on September 10, 2008, 11:42:14 AM
http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/69A3151A0A0.aspx?kc=0&from_search=1
i just bought this vaccuum pump from summit , should do the trick for me .
Little pricey. Hope it does the trick.
269.00 at summit . but they make them as expensive a 1200.00
and if it works i think 269.00 is well worth it to have brakes !!!
That nose gives you plenty of cusion though :D
thats what i'm afaid of ? 269 pump or 10,000 + dollar real super bird nose :Twocents:
Keep working at :2thumbs:
vacuum pulls the carbs OPEN, so more vacuum isn't the answer?
Quote from: pettybird on September 11, 2008, 12:01:10 AM
vacuum pulls the carbs OPEN, so more vacuum isn't the answer?
the carbs are pulling 0 vaccuum because the hlp's and brakes are robbing it all
What color and code is that?
are you asking about the color of the car? sublime ?
Quotevacuum pulls the carbs OPEN
i
i always thought vacuum keeps them closed. at heavy throttle there is less vacuum then at idle . thats why they open .
for brakes all you would need is a dedicated vacuum cannister . my rod has a real big cam and power brakes . go vacuum source to canister then to power brakes and secondary carbs . it has to be dedicated just to those two things . works well. and a lot cheaper then a pump .
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=CCA-5200&N=700+115&autoview=sku
already bought the pump should be here tomorrow !
Quote from: moparstuart on September 11, 2008, 08:38:04 AM
Quote from: pettybird on September 11, 2008, 12:01:10 AM
vacuum pulls the carbs OPEN, so more vacuum isn't the answer?
the carbs are pulling 0 vaccuum because the hlp's and brakes are robbing it all
then you have a HUGE leak. like, the car shouldn't run leak.
remember I have a pair of headlights, and power brakes, and a 280/474 purple shaft cam, and I don't have vacuum problems...
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 11, 2008, 11:19:25 AM
Quotevacuum pulls the carbs OPEN
i
i always thought vacuum keeps them closed. at heavy throttle there is less vacuum then at idle . thats why they open .
check out a six pack that's not running. crank the throttle open and the secondaries don't move. vacuum opens them up.
your analysis WOULD be right if it used a vacuum source BELOW the throttle plate, but the takeoff here is ABOVE the throttle plate, so there's a ton of vacuum on throttle tip in.
you're still missing something. take the vacuum line OFF that goes to the secondaries and see if the carbs still open. is your linkage binding/set up wrong?
does the car idle all right?
Quote from: pettybird on September 11, 2008, 11:11:57 PM
you're still missing something. take the vacuum line OFF that goes to the secondaries and see if the carbs still open. is your linkage binding/set up wrong?
does the car idle all right?
it idels great in park but i cant keep the idle up in gear just good enought to keep it running but barely in gear .
if you're CONVINCED you have a vacuum theft issue, pinch the lines to the booster and the vacuum canister with hose pliers or vise grips.
you'll see in a hurry whether or not you should return the pump.
once you have all vacuum sources disconnected or pinched spray down the intake with starting fluid/carb cleaner and see if you've got a leak under the manifold or under a carb.
For the 6 pack did you use the 2 thin gaskets with a new valley pan.And the carb base gasket the tan cardboard ones are not good.Get the holley 54# one I recall sealed better.If you do have a vacuum leak and to compensate it by raising the idle.That probably would enrich and trigger the outboard carbs.And check the linkage adjustments to the outboard carbs.And how is your distributor advance set up.Vacuum or mechanical at what RPM total advance
if you want to check for a vacuum leak. just get some carb cleaner and spray it any where two surfaces meet and where the ends of the vacuum hose are connected , at idle. if the rpms go up ,you've found your vacuum leak . Rene
you could always take my first suggestion and throw the whole damn setup in a dumpster.
Of course your mechanic knows you can only use the valley pan intake gasket once :shruggy:
Quote from: The70RT on September 12, 2008, 10:22:08 PM
Of course your mechanic knows you can only use the valley pan intake gasket once :shruggy:
yes we put a new valley pan in and instead of doubling the gaskets we got the thicker ford , base gaskets that seal better and are the same holley set upp
I've reused valley pans with a little silicone...
what's the current state? worst case scenario you could trailer it there for diag and repairs!
Pump installed. I am getting the soundsystem all set up (running speakers in hidden places and mounting his 8" flip up touch screen radio which is taking a while).
Pump is loud but if it does its job it wont matter!
hey, you pimp-in :smilielol:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 13, 2008, 10:47:21 PM
hey, you pimp-in :smilielol:
pump works great. I have brakes ,motor runs much better getting the brakes of the vaccuum from the motor . My vaccuum leak is in the hlps some where ? they are totally unhooked from the vaccuum system now hlp's (UP)
less them 500 miles on the new motor and we think it spun a cam baring , Will crack it open and see. Back to the drawing board. this car is cursed
Quote from: moparstuart on September 21, 2008, 08:49:51 PM
less them 500 miles on the new motor and we think it spun a cam baring , Will crack it open and see. Back to the drawing board. this car is cursed
Sorry to hear that. I guess you have all winter to figure it out now.
Quote from: The70RT on September 21, 2008, 08:55:25 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on September 21, 2008, 08:49:51 PM
less them 500 miles on the new motor and we think it spun a cam baring , Will crack it open and see. Back to the drawing board. this car is cursed
Sorry to hear that. I guess you have all winter to figure it out now.
:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
Quoteess them 500 miles on the new motor and we think it spun a cam baring , Will crack it open and see. Back to the drawing board. this car is cursed
MAN! THAT SUCKS ! DON'T YOU HATED WHEN THAT HAPPENS :pity:
sorry dude but that shit happens , some new parts and you'll be back in business then the curse will be gone. your made it home safe . Rene
:cheers:
Well for those of you following my saga , leo pulled the pan today and it # 7 rod bearing is spun . We are not sure weather there is more damage but for sure # 7 spun . It's not spun bad the crank still looks ok ? Next step pull the motor and pull it all apart , it's a pain with that nose on there . Good new if you can call it that , I will get a better size cam in it !!!
dougy you were closest guess # 8 :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
couldn't you just fix it with out pulling it out or did it run for too long with no oil pressure?
mic everything up and replace the bad parts . i call that an in the engine compartment rebuild. in the old days we would do it laying on the floor in the back yard . working on my picnic table.
check this out . read a little down the page at the 270h cam . that's the recommended six pack cam with stock converter . i have it in my 68 r/t sounds good at idle too and lots of power . i have a sixpack on that car , works well with it .
look, your car isn't a race car , it's to heavy for that . it's a cruiser . i think that's what you want . don't loose your mind with monster cams .
http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:290Ot7GLpcQJ:www.compcams.com/technical/Catalogs/106-07/40-49_229.pdf+chrysler+440+comp+cams&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=3&gl=us&client=firefox-a
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 26, 2008, 03:26:20 PM
couldn't you just fix it with out pulling it out or did it run for too long with no oil pressure?
mic everything up and replace the bad parts . i call that an in the engine compartment rebuild. in the old days we would do it laying on the floor in the back yard . working on my picnic table.
check this out . read a little down the page at the 270h cam . that's the recommended six pack cam with stock converter . i have it in my 68 r/t sounds good at idle too and lots of power . i have a sixpack on that car , works well with it .
look, your car isn't a race car , it's to heavy for that . it's a cruiser . i think that's what you want . don't loose your mind with monster cams .
http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:290Ot7GLpcQJ:www.compcams.com/technical/Catalogs/106-07/40-49_229.pdf+chrysler+440+comp+cams&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=3&gl=us&client=firefox-a
i had ordered what was supost to be a six pac cam , mild street cam , Not what i got.
We are going to go ahead and pull everything back down . There is something else wrong because the cranks still mic's out good . We had good oil pressure all along at the gauge ? Everything comes out gets rechecked , check the block ,reboil it out AGAIN if we have to ( wasnt really happy with the machine shop the first time ) We had to clean up alot of stuff he should have done . I dont I DONT want to do this again.
Check the line bore .And check out the block throughly
Was wondering if you were going to keep us updated on what was going on with the car now. It was nice to finally get to see the car over at Rich's house even if it was up on the flatbed. I think you were just wanting to park your car like Geno does his.
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 26, 2008, 03:26:20 PM
couldn't you just fix it with out pulling it out or did it run for too long with no oil pressure?
mic everything up and replace the bad parts . i call that an in the engine compartment rebuild. in the old days we would do it laying on the floor in the back yard . working on my picnic table.
check this out . read a little down the page at the 270h cam . that's the recommended six pack cam with stock converter . i have it in my 68 r/t sounds good at idle too and lots of power . i have a sixpack on that car , works well with it .
look, your car isn't a race car , it's to heavy for that . it's a cruiser . i think that's what you want . don't loose your mind with monster cams .
http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:290Ot7GLpcQJ:www.compcams.com/technical/Catalogs/106-07/40-49_229.pdf+chrysler+440+comp+cams&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=3&gl=us&client=firefox-a
the only thing I don't like about those cams is the tight 110LSA... otherwise I'd pick the third Xtreme cam from the bottom.
i just want a stock six pac cam :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
Quote from: 69_500 on September 26, 2008, 08:24:10 PM
Was wondering if you were going to keep us updated on what was going on with the car now. It was nice to finally get to see the car over at Rich's house even if it was up on the flatbed. I think you were just wanting to park your car like Geno does his.
if only they would have let me take the roll back out on the track laps :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
Quote from: pettybird on September 26, 2008, 08:47:11 PM
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 26, 2008, 03:26:20 PM
couldn't you just fix it with out pulling it out or did it run for too long with no oil pressure?
mic everything up and replace the bad parts . i call that an in the engine compartment rebuild. in the old days we would do it laying on the floor in the back yard . working on my picnic table.
check this out . read a little down the page at the 270h cam . that's the recommended six pack cam with stock converter . i have it in my 68 r/t sounds good at idle too and lots of power . i have a sixpack on that car , works well with it .
look, your car isn't a race car , it's to heavy for that . it's a cruiser . i think that's what you want . don't loose your mind with monster cams .
http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:290Ot7GLpcQJ:www.compcams.com/technical/Catalogs/106-07/40-49_229.pdf+chrysler+440+comp+cams&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=3&gl=us&client=firefox-a
the only thing I don't like about those cams is the tight 110LSA... otherwise I'd pick the third Xtreme cam from the bottom.
The 71 Charger R/T is running again with a mild 440, factory exhaust manifolds, and the Summit #6401 cam Crane grinds for them. 114 LSA has surprisingly good vacuum. Split pattern cam that helps out the factory exhaust setup. Maybe you can hear it sometime, or drive it for that matter. I actually have power steering at idle again, and no bumping it into neutral at stoplights. Just enough lope at idle to tell it's not stock.
Also, a cam I hear good things about with six pack setups, and mild builds, is the Crower 271HDP, might check into it.
Quote from: moparstuart on September 26, 2008, 09:37:29 PM
i just want a stock six pac cam :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
You need to call Mr six pack for your next cam.......I just finished putting in one in Joe's Superbird and Onebad has one in his car also
Ken
Quote from: Hemi_tyme on September 27, 2008, 07:34:14 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on September 26, 2008, 09:37:29 PM
i just want a stock six pac cam :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
You need to call Mr six pack for your next cam.......I just finished putting in one in Joe's Superbird and Onebad has one in his car also
Ken
thanks for the info lonnie and ken :2thumbs:
Quote from: MOPARHOUND! on September 26, 2008, 11:47:09 PM
The 71 Charger R/T is running again with a mild 440, factory exhaust manifolds, and the Summit #6401 cam Crane grinds for them. 114 LSA has surprisingly good vacuum. Split pattern cam that helps out the factory exhaust setup. Maybe you can hear it sometime, or drive it for that matter. I actually have power steering at idle again, and no bumping it into neutral at stoplights. Just enough lope at idle to tell it's not stock.
Also, a cam I hear good things about with six pack setups, and mild builds, is the Crower 271HDP, might check into it.
so this is a very drivable cam? i've had the 474/474 mopar grind in the motor for 9 years and while it's OK i'm thinking of jumping ship anyway.
anyone else have a good experience with theses or another six pac cam ?
:dance: :dance:
your car sucks.
i'm just doing as i'm told :nana:
i still love ya :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: I love my car even though it hates me :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: words can never hurt me :nana:
My buddy has a Mr Sixpak cam in his and it is awesome!
Quote from: moparstuart on September 29, 2008, 10:02:15 AM
i still love ya :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: I love my car even though it hates me :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: words can never hurt me :nana:
right?
i could rip you to shreds but your biggest enemy would still be the damn car!
you made a mistake in painting it. if they're a little rough like ours you can kick 'em every once in a while to feel better :lol:
i can kick the tires !
:smilielol: :nana:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 29, 2008, 11:48:02 AM
:smilielol: :nana:
if you get frustrated you just go kick daytonola :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
now that's an idea. find a fellow car guy and kick him.
I like it.
Quote from: pettybird on September 29, 2008, 03:27:39 PM
now that's an idea. find a fellow car guy and kick him.
I like it.
remind me of that next year when I see ya buddy
your a big boy but i still think i can take ya :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
We had similar mechanical and electrical dilemas putting the FM3 superbird conv together..
Quote from: nascarxx29 on September 29, 2008, 03:44:59 PM
We had similar mechanical and electrical dilemas putting the FM3 superbird conv together..
it's the convertible bird hex , what next am i going to have to deal with fire damage also ?
Quote from: moparstuart on September 29, 2008, 03:42:07 PM
Quote from: pettybird on September 29, 2008, 03:27:39 PM
now that's an idea. find a fellow car guy and kick him.
I like it.
remind me of that next year when I see ya buddy
your a big boy but i still think i can take ya :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
you might just need another ride.
ooooh yeah, I went there. BURN.
thanks for dragging me around , I know i was a burden :smilielol:
birdible motor is getting pulled tonight and pulled apart , we will see what else is broken
i went with mopar hounds suggestion on the cam and ordered the #6401
decent cam
motor is all apart again and block is at the machine shop being cleaned up again , going to use the orginal crank from the six pac ( air conditioned block ) motor . It's already fresh and 10/10
did you figure out why it spun the bearing ?
Quote from: BigBlockSam on October 13, 2008, 04:35:42 PM
did you figure out why it spun the bearing ?
stuck a pipe cleaner up in the crank and was a nasty carbon blockage out of the block. Where the machine shop didnt get it all cleaned up we had to do alot of cleaning of the block and I guess that we didnt get it all out .
Motor is re-assemble and back in and started , we are breaking it in this week . It sound really good with the new milder cam . Has alot better vaccuum . Hopefully home soon & PICTURES SOON.
Third times the charm right? :cheers:
HERE IS CORRECT SPELLING JACKASS !! DAYTONALO :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: daytonalo on November 17, 2008, 05:50:28 PM
HERE IS CORRECT SPELLING JACKASS !! DAYTONALO :icon_smile_big:
?????? :shruggy:
Quote from: 69_500 on November 17, 2008, 05:46:13 PM
Third times the charm right? :cheers:
fingers crossed
Quote from: moparstuart on November 17, 2008, 05:52:24 PM
Quote from: 69_500 on November 17, 2008, 05:46:13 PM
Third times the charm right? :cheers:
fingers crossed
Not to wish you poor luck, but IF something happens - I have a real nice 499 stroker with a ProCharger that would look wonderful in your Birdible! Only about 900hp on 93 octane, but we can tune it up a little with some E-85 fuel! :icon_smile_cool:
Scotty
Oh Yeah, and just to make you feel a little better about the body shop, I know of a 440-6 4-speed bird that was at a guy's shop in '83 to be restored. All I knew was the owner was from out-of-state. I happened to check with the body guy a few weeks ago, they were getting ready to think about installing a new trunk pan. Quarter panels were still cut off.
Maybe after 25 years I can buy it cheap :scratchchin:
Good Luck with the newly rebuilt motor! Maybe some black marks in front of your garage soon??
Scotty
Quote from: BPTRacing on November 17, 2008, 06:25:12 PM
Oh Yeah, and just to make you feel a little better about the body shop, I know of a 440-6 4-speed bird that was at a guy's shop in '83 to be restored. All I knew was the owner was from out-of-state. I happened to check with the body guy a few weeks ago, they were getting ready to think about installing a new trunk pan. Quarter panels were still cut off.
Maybe after 25 years I can buy it cheap :scratchchin:
Good Luck with the newly rebuilt motor! Maybe some black marks in front of your garage soon??
Scotty
If the guy looks on the bright side, at least he knows that the shop isn't going to rush through the restoration right? I mean after 25 years, you'd think that it might be ready to paint by now?
wow i guess 11 years is a drop in the bucket :smilielol:
birdible is home safe , and running great .
:drool5:
sorry i dont get home until 6 pm and it's dark here
:2thumbs: gasing up 1.72 preimium
:popcrn:
:drool5:
:drool5:my new shifter and my new dvd , Hd radio flip out Ipod ready touch screen
new flame maple lime light pistol grips, all the way from domingo in south america
:popcrn:
:drool5: my nice new to me slighty used jack, thanks to pete (WINGNUT) . Did i install it right ? not sure if i did it correctly?
are you gonna make it stay outside until it feels sorry for breaking two motors? :nana:
Quote from: pettybird on November 19, 2008, 10:38:48 PM
are you gonna make it stay outside until it feels sorry for breaking two motors? :nana:
No but I am Going to driving it to work tomorrow and gonna drive the hell out of it . Break it in right LOL Did i install the jack right doug ?
You got a pimped out Birdie Stuart, good job. :2thumbs:
How come everytime you post an engine shot it has that "fresh paint" look? :scratchchin: :poke: :rofl: :rofl:
thanks , I will get you and your little dog too PT LOL
It looks great! :cheers: Lets hope everything stays together. You've gone through alot with this car. Now you can enjoy the heck out of it. :2thumbs: That shifter looks very cool!!!!
:drool5: here is a picture i found of bird jack set up ,is this correct ?
hey where's the tow truck :shruggy:
looks rite to me . here's a pic i got . and i got my fingers crossed for ya . use it every day put some miles on that bitch.
Congrats Stuart! Best of luck with the new motor! :2thumbs:
Allen
Quote from: xs29j8Bullitt on November 20, 2008, 07:45:37 PM
Congrats Stuart! Best of luck with the new motor! :2thumbs:
Allen
thanks guys i drove it to work today , all went well but the new blower motor is not working and it got cold here LOL
Maybe the blower motor issue a ground problem.Those heater box nuts on the firewall bite into the firewall to establish a good ground.And check the resistor on the heater box
Quote from: BigBlockSam on November 20, 2008, 06:41:39 PM
hey where's the tow truck :shruggy:
looks rite to me . here's a pic i got . and i got my fingers crossed for ya . use it every day put some miles on that bitch.
look like my stud may be welded to the trunk floor in the wrong place , way to far forward close to the wing bracket. Mine was measured off dick drakes white six pack bird ? Maybe they varyed where they installed them ?
QuoteMaybe they varyed where they installed them ?
i'm sure they did. the human factor
Quote from: BigBlockSam on November 22, 2008, 11:44:51 AM
QuoteMaybe they varyed where they installed them ?
i'm sure they did. the human factor
It was sunny and over 60 yesterday so Ian (7year old ) and i cruised for about an hour 1/2 with the top down .
Stuart you drove right past me on Neiman heading North. I live off 133rd and Neiman.
:slap:
We live off of 129th and neiman so you shoudl come see the car forsure
Moparhound lives down the street, small world.
Quote from: BB1 on November 24, 2008, 06:17:59 PM
Stuart you drove right past me on Neiman heading North. I live off 133rd and Neiman.
:slap:
wow did you move recently ?
yes i live not far from lonnie , you live really close to me you should have chased us down , come on by ed
Quote from: moparstuart on November 25, 2008, 10:12:00 AM
Quote from: BB1 on November 24, 2008, 06:17:59 PM
Stuart you drove right past me on Neiman heading North. I live off 133rd and Neiman.
:slap:
wow did you move recently ?
yes i live not far from lonnie , you live really close to me you should have chased us down , come on by ed
I bet all you all could have your own show with all the nice cars you lonnie and ed have :2thumbs:
Quote from: The70RT on November 25, 2008, 11:17:21 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on November 25, 2008, 10:12:00 AM
Quote from: BB1 on November 24, 2008, 06:17:59 PM
Stuart you drove right past me on Neiman heading North. I live off 133rd and Neiman.
:slap:
wow did you move recently ?
yes i live not far from lonnie , you live really close to me you should have chased us down , come on by ed
I bet all you all could have your own show with all the nice cars you lonnie and ed have :2thumbs:
We are now the (Overland park/Olathe kansas mafia) we have broken off from the main chapter. :smilielol:
Why you dirty...... :rant: :2guns: :faint:
:lol: drove the beast to work last week
thats my daytona clone project in the back ground and my junk yard dog winston LOL
:drool5:
Ian and I got it out Thanksgiving day and put the top down and cruised ariound for an hour .
fixed the jack crack handle, moved it to it's correct direction
:popcrn: my daytona clones jack and accesories , I just unboxed them to doctument them in pictures and store them back away for later installation .
:popcrn: put it back in the garage for it's nap
it looks like your dog's crapping out a muffler. that's awesome.
Quote from: pettybird on November 30, 2008, 03:37:12 PM
it looks like your dog's crapping out a muffler. that's awesome.
what can i say he's a junk yard dog, dont mess with him . The eyes squinting does give that impression
I was thinking that the slight limp gave the impression. :nana:
My buddy 75 D100 pick up was stolen . most likely to part it out please keep an eye out for it or parts.
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,51490.0.html
That's too bad. I will keep my eye open up this way.
was like almost 70 degree's here today had to get the convertible out and cruise. Went to the parts store , parts run.
:drool5: safe at home under the covers again
Its gotta be tough to drive that up the driveway and turn it around to back it in the garage with the cover on it. :hah:
Quote from: 69_500 on January 03, 2009, 08:13:08 PM
Its gotta be tough to drive that up the driveway and turn it around to back it in the garage with the cover on it. :hah:
:yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: i'm good
your spoiler is showing :icon_smile_big:
:drool5: I have a ton of pictures I never resized from the major part of my birdibles restoration . This was two months from july 1 st 2007to sept 1 2007. Ed horner did the restoration in a short two months . He is the same guy who restored waynes perkins charger 500 in 3 weeks . My car need more metal work and I had him assemble much of my car. Wayne is retired and has much more time them i have.
Sorry if some of these pictures are redundant or dulicates but i figured you guys love pictures anyway . Enjoy
:drool5:
:drool5:
:popcrn: my nose was full of bondo and pretty beat up , He did wonders with it .
looks like there was some clever stuff going on there :yesnod:
good pictures :popcrn:
:popcrn: of course my best little buddy Ian the Ham had to be in most of the pictures
:drool5: for some reason i didnt get good pictures of it the day Ed got the car . I have a video somewhere ? But anyway it had no trunk floor or quarters . Ed got the trunk floor and the quarters on it in the first two days . Sorry i didnt have good picutres of it with out them like i brought it ED.
:popcrn:
:drool5:
:drool5:
:drool5:
:drool5: new gas tank , got it from hardens for 20 bucks cause it had a dent , that I can live with for 20 bucks and we popped most of the dent out
69 gtx steering wheel, car was parted in the mid 70's ( by my older brother) and the wheel still has much of its original grain on it . Left it alone and didnt have it restored .
Like the shoe's LOL
:drool5: hood scoop off my original superbird hood
:drool5:
:popcrn:
:popcrn:
:drool5:
:yesnod: super bird only lower fender ext.s & fender scoops upside down
:drool5: new radiator
:drool5: man when it really started to look like a car , I was so excited , after a ten year wait :drool5: :yesnod: :yesnod: :drool5: :icon_smile_tongue:
:popcrn: thats wayne lurking around helping ed . He helped on how to reassemble the nose components. Like the parklite brackets and hlp buckets .
:popcrn:
:drool5:
At this point he was working so fast , I had not had time to find a reasonable priced wing. My original wing had gotten stolen or misplace :slap: :eek2: by the first restoration shop . So now I needed one bad , so I talked wayne into selling me one of his extra wings he had bought years before from dave in New jersey at the mopar nats .
:drool5:
:drool5:
lots of money on new parts also ,not to mention the 2k for the wing on top of the restoration price.
:drool5: new decals & tires
:drool5: new center caps and trim rings , convertible top box and back glass
:popcrn: arm rests ,used power seat tracks C-body worked great , carpet , new seat backs (fit like crap)
:drool5: My console out of the long crushed real superbird. Ed's shop , He personally collects and restores packards
:popcrn: newly painted rally's and the keystones that came off the car .
time for some color :drool5:
:drool5:
:drool5:
:drool5:
:yesnod:
:drool5: :popcrn:
:drool5:
:popcrn:
:popcrn:
I bought a set of used black seat belts , but they were nasty and faded as usual. So i die them for better color . My originals where schredded junk plus for a bench and blue.
:drool5: radio is brand newly refurbished AM-8track Looks awesome , New B E & A body 8track bezel :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
:popcrn: I did all the upholstery recovering , loaded it in the mini van and hauled it to Ed to install. Upholstery Recovering is easy , has to be if I can do it LOL
newly rebuilt column & refurbished gauges installed . Gauges expertly done by Dave patik " performance car graphics
Those blue seat belts in the trunk are trash
:drool5: old dash now stored away in the parts shed , Now it has a rally a/c dash
:drool5:
Holy Smokes that was a lot of work put into the birdable. :o
Quote from: PocketThunder on January 06, 2009, 09:18:52 AM
Holy Smokes that was a lot of work put into the birdable. :o
and new parts , plus lots of good used rust free parts including doors stored in my family since 76 .
good lot of pictures Stuart :yesnod: love looking at resto pictures like this :popcrn:
:popcrn: :popcrn:
old door panels , old nasty wiring , this car got every single wiring harness new. power windows switchis hidden in the console , I snagged it out of a saturn , much better then the one that came with the it . new hood pins
:drool5: junky repro radiator air close off's
:shruggy: :shruggy: :shruggy: I don't see any broken motors in this recap? :nana:
Quote from: pettybird on January 06, 2009, 10:45:31 PM
:shruggy: :shruggy: :shruggy: I don't see any broken motors in this recap? :nana:
Yet....................... I think he made a couple of end tables out of them :lol:
theres more to go.
Thats still on motor number one which hadn't even ran in 5+ years!
Quote from: pettybird on January 06, 2009, 10:45:31 PM
:shruggy: :shruggy: :shruggy: I don't see any broken motors in this recap? :nana:
I have ton's more picutres let me get to them , all in time grass hopper
:drool5:
:drool5: all B body convertibles were made in st louis missouri
:pity:
:cheers: :2thumbs: :drool5: Nice. :drool5:
:2thumbs: ed's 1929 packard all wooded interstructor car. ! of like 7 know to still exist
:drool5:
:drool5:
:drool5: Sweeeeeeeeet :drool5: I'll take that 1929 anyday. :2thumbs:
:2thumbs: rusty original door junk now
:drool5: the nasty hole they cut in my hood when someone put the six pac hood scoop on it. jagged and they just folded metal under.
:drool5: see the grille screen that was in my nose ( someone was confused at some point in it's life) . Thats daytona grille screen not superbird ( honey comb style )
:icon_smile_tongue:
:drool5:
it can really scare you when your body man buys a new car right in the middle of your restoration project. I think i payed for a good majority of this car LOL :smilielol:
:drool5:
Great pic's as always MoparStuart........thanks for sharing. :drool5:
:drool5:
:popcrn:
:drool5:
:drool5: damn things so long it only fit cross wise in three bays , plays hell on taking a complete picture of it in a small place
:drool5:
:drool5: there is the dent in my new gas tank , but it was a 20.00 bargain . I really liked the look of the car with the nose sitting that low , but we cranked it up just wasnt practical
hey stuart, nice pics. keep sending them. what did you do @ the hood latch? how do you get the hood open? i have never seen a bird up close. i do have hood pins allready on my rr.
it just has the safety catch , other wise the hood pins are all that holds it down. You can never forget to put the pins in .
well that is what i thought was going on. at least that's the plan, thanks
Quote from: sound5262 on January 18, 2009, 07:01:07 PM
well that is what i thought was going on. at least that's the plan, thanks
thats the way they came factory
it's going to be 70 degree's here today ! So i drove the birdible to work today . Figures I need to keep breaking this new motor in , Its running great .
Quote from: moparstuart on February 06, 2009, 10:11:05 AM
it's going to be 70 degree's here today ! So i drove the birdible to work today . Figures I need to keep breaking this new motor in , Its running great .
:2thumbs:
I'm itching to take the daytona for a spin but there is way to much salt on the roads . :pity:
Quote from: moparstuart on February 06, 2009, 10:11:05 AM
it's going to be 70 degree's here today ! So i drove the birdible to work today . Figures I need to keep breaking this new motor in , Its running great .
Looking good Stuart :2thumbs: I think with the nice weather i will get my Daytona out this weekend for cruising, i never drive it in the winter as i dont like using wing deicer :icon_smile_big: Jay.
Quote from: BigBlockSam on February 06, 2009, 08:19:25 PM
I'm itching to take the daytona for a spin but there is way to much salt on the roads . :pity:
I hear ya. Our roads were white for a couple days. Now the shoulders are full of it. Need a couple nice rains.
QuoteNeed a couple nice rains.
:yesnod: rain baby rain . i got cabin feve real bad too . :dance:
took it out again today , quintin and I worked on putting the squirters on & running the washer lines to them. We also did a repair job on my top latches . I really need to replace them but cant seem to put the trigger on the money. The weather was great today and we had a blast driving around .
Quote from: moparstuart on February 07, 2009, 09:30:37 PM
took it out again today , quintin and I worked on putting the squirters on & running the washer lines to them. We also did a repair job on my top latches . I really need to replace them but cant seem to put the trigger on the money. The weather was great today and we had a blast driving around .
have you checked out www.vansauto.com? they're $275 there. we order a lot of stuff from them--the chrome is very nice.
Quote from: pettybird on February 07, 2009, 10:21:14 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on February 07, 2009, 09:30:37 PM
took it out again today , quintin and I worked on putting the squirters on & running the washer lines to them. We also did a repair job on my top latches . I really need to replace them but cant seem to put the trigger on the money. The weather was great today and we had a blast driving around .
have you checked out www.vansauto.com? they're $275 there. we order a lot of stuff from them--the chrome is very nice.
yeah i just dont have the $275 .00 and the hooks are really wrong on the repop's , My hooks are in bad shape but the repops are not correct at all . We rigged them well enought t get through this show season I hope . Spent $5.00 bucks at home depot Nuts bolts and washers . A buddy is going to give me one for parts also .
Quote from: BigBlockSam on February 07, 2009, 11:06:54 AM
QuoteNeed a couple nice rains.
:yesnod: rain baby rain . i got cabin feve real bad too . :dance:
We took the 69 runner out today. The new 383 runs great, but it's still leaking a little coolant at one of the exhaust bolts. Also took the 79 Trans Am out for a drive. The cudas got their turn last weekend.
Sandra and I spent a little time looking at the 70 Satellite today. We're thinking about moving it into one of the shops and starting teardown for the Superbird transformation. I'll let her work on it while I work on the daytona clone. That'll keep her busy for a while. :yesnod:
Quote from: hotrod98 on February 07, 2009, 10:42:30 PM
Quote from: BigBlockSam on February 07, 2009, 11:06:54 AM
QuoteNeed a couple nice rains.
:yesnod: rain baby rain . i got cabin feve real bad too . :dance:
We took the 69 runner out today. The new 383 runs great, but it's still leaking a little coolant at one of the exhaust bolts. Also took the 79 Trans Am out for a drive. The cudas got their turn last weekend.
Sandra and I spent a little time looking at the 70 Satellite today. We're thinking about moving it into one of the shops and starting teardown for the Superbird transformation. I'll let her work on it while I work on the daytona clone. That'll keep her busy for a while. :yesnod:
LIME LIGHT :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: SUBLIME
Quote from: WINGMAN on February 06, 2009, 08:59:31 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on February 06, 2009, 10:11:05 AM
it's going to be 70 degree's here today ! So i drove the birdible to work today . Figures I need to keep breaking this new motor in , Its running great .
Looking good Stuart :2thumbs: I think with the nice weather i will get my Daytona out this weekend for cruising, i never drive it in the winter as i dont like using wing deicer :icon_smile_big: Jay.
bring it on up to KC lets cruise
Quote from: moparstuart on February 07, 2009, 10:43:47 PM
Quote from: hotrod98 on February 07, 2009, 10:42:30 PM
Quote from: BigBlockSam on February 07, 2009, 11:06:54 AM
QuoteNeed a couple nice rains.
:yesnod: rain baby rain . i got cabin feve real bad too . :dance:
We took the 69 runner out today. The new 383 runs great, but it's still leaking a little coolant at one of the exhaust bolts. Also took the 79 Trans Am out for a drive. The cudas got their turn last weekend.
Sandra and I spent a little time looking at the 70 Satellite today. We're thinking about moving it into one of the shops and starting teardown for the Superbird transformation. I'll let her work on it while I work on the daytona clone. That'll keep her busy for a while. :yesnod:
LIME LIGHT :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: SUBLIME
She wants to paint it sublime, but I keep reminding her that she already has a sublime car. We sold her hemi chal convert that was painted in the custom yellow that she created, so I might talk her into that color. I wanted tor-red, but my other 71 Cuda is a factory tor-red car so it has to go back that color. I'm trying to not double up on any colors. It's tough choosing just the right color. I think I blew it on the daytona clone. I'm just not digging that big ole black car...yet.
Here's a pic of the yellow color that she created. I think that it would look good on a superbird. Kind of a cross between lemon twist and curious yellow. She called it "Curious Twist". It really stands out when you see it in person.
here is a satelite convert for sale , could be a great superbird convertible
http://cgi.ebay.com:80/ebaymotors/1970-Plymouth-Satellite-GTX-Tribute-Convertible-Project_W0QQitemZ270342979565QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6415QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Quote from: moparstuart on February 12, 2009, 10:58:56 AM
here is a satelite convert for sale , could be a great superbird convertible
http://cgi.ebay.com:80/ebaymotors/1970-Plymouth-Satellite-GTX-Tribute-Convertible-Project_W0QQitemZ270342979565QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6415QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
That must have been a really rare car originally. A convertible car, with A/C, and a SLANT SIX! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Must have wanted to be comfy but nothing else. :yesnod:
I would love to own that car put back original. :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
I don't know what the converts are bringing nowadays, but to me the price seems high. I can buy a decent Roadrunner hardtop car around here for that kind of dough.
I passed on a real nice low mileage garage kept 70 Satellite 383 car for 9 grand a couple of years ago.
Stuart, is this the current value of the converts?
Quote from: hotrod98 on February 12, 2009, 07:03:18 PM
I don't know what the converts are bringing nowadays, but to me the price seems high. I can buy a decent Roadrunner hardtop car around here for that kind of dough.
I passed on a real nice low mileage garage kept 70 Satellite 383 car for 9 grand a couple of years ago.
Stuart, is this the current value of the converts?
they are rare , only like 2000 of them made ? so to see them avalible is rare but that being said i gave 5k for mine 12 years ago in worse shape ?
QuoteI work on the daytona clone
YES! i'm dying to see that car done. :popcrn:
If I had painted it red, it would be finished by now. I'm that way with projects. Black is such a pita. Now that I'm having to paint my brother-in-law's 69 Runner black, I'm just burnt out on black already. I almost pulled the tona clone into the booth last week to re-paint it red, but I talked myself out of it. I think the black will be awesome once everything's finished.
Just won't be able to drive it between April and October due to the heat. That leaves March and November. :icon_smile_big:
QuoteBlack is such a pita.
:yesnod: and it's so hard to keep them clean. after i did the r/t black. i swore i won't do a balck car again but man! when there clean, they look real good !
it's a beautiful 70 degrees here today , put the top down on the birdible and drove it to work today .
Quote from: moparstuart on March 06, 2009, 12:35:18 PM
it's a beautiful 70 degrees here today , put the top down on the birdible and drove it to work today .
Did the engine blow up? ?? :shruggy: :nana:
you funny so far so good
Quote from: moparstuart on March 06, 2009, 01:02:35 PM
you funny so far so good
Good, i cant wait to see it in 2-1/2 months. :2thumbs:
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Quote from: moparstuart on March 06, 2009, 01:02:35 PM
you funny so far so good
Good, i cant wait to see it in 2-1/2 months. :2thumbs:
just called yesterday and made my resevations @ apple valley residential suites
We are coming up thursday so My wife can hit the cross stitch store in minnetonka again ( but i'm sure that paul will be a no show again ) LOL :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
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Quote from: moparstuart on March 06, 2009, 01:02:35 PM
you funny so far so good
Good, i cant wait to see it in 2-1/2 months. :2thumbs:
just called yesterday and made my resevations @ apple valley residential suites
We are coming up thursday so My wife can hit the cross stitch store in minnetonka again ( but i'm sure that paul will be a no show again ) LOL :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
Hey do you want to stop in for a beer after the stitch store? :cheers: You will only be 2 miles from my house. I should have my new garage up by then and you can be the first to set foot in it.
we shall see , I wasnt planning on making the trip to the stitching store , so who knows :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: IS THIS GOD AWEFUL OR WHAT
:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: LOTS OF PEOPLE OUT IN CONVERTIBLES TODAY
SAW THIS VETTE AT THE GAS STATION TODAY
QuoteIS THIS GOD AWEFUL OR WHAT
i would luv to see you driving that car :smilielol:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on March 06, 2009, 08:19:14 PM
QuoteIS THIS GOD AWEFUL OR WHAT
i would luv to see you driving that car :smilielol:
I WENT TO POST PICTURES AND THAT WAS IN MY KIDS FILE , he has three lebaronconvertsi hope he is not planning on that paint job
If you see me driving that car..call the police, I've been kidnapped and someone has a gun to my head.....
Quote from: hotrod98 on March 06, 2009, 08:32:40 PM
If you see me driving that car..call the police, I've been kidnapped and someone has a gun to my head.....
larrysomeone stole your daytona truck and chopped and lowered it
saw it at world of wheels sunday
Quote from: moparstuart on March 06, 2009, 08:15:27 PM
:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: IS THIS GOD AWEFUL OR WHAT
This is the ppg pace car.
It was a factory race up 87 lebaron convertible set for the nascar speedway as a pace car.
THere were three of them
One went to the chrysler museum, one went to chryslers private collection, and one went to PPG industries to use as a show car.
THe car has over 250 whp and is very fast.
I put pictures of the car in my file cause I was planning on dropping a 250hp+ motor in my lebaron convertible and convertible flex needs reinforcement.
THerefore I was going to copy the roll bar off the back (which is very functional).
BUT ANYWAYS!
I changed the oil on the bird today :2thumbs: :drive: :dance:
:boogie: :boogie: :boogie:
can you do photoshop? put your dad behind the wheel . :smilielol:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on March 20, 2009, 08:04:05 PM
can you do photoshop? put your dad behind the wheel . :smilielol:
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Quote from: moparstuart on March 06, 2009, 09:04:25 PM
Quote from: hotrod98 on March 06, 2009, 08:32:40 PM
If you see me driving that car..call the police, I've been kidnapped and someone has a gun to my head.....
larrysomeone stole your daytona truck and chopped and lowered it
saw it at world of wheels sunday
Oh...my...gawd...Sandra would kill me if I did that to her truck. Putting a wing on a 69 Runner is one thing but that's sacrilage. I tried to talk her into letting me trade the Ram Daytona for a new Challenger and she said heck no. Not until they put a big ole tall wing on a new Challenger. This wing fetish of hers is getting way out of hand. She found a partial fiberglass Daytona wing in the basement earlier today and now she wants me to finish it and put it on her golf cart. No...really...I mean it...stop laughing... :slap:
did the LED dash lamp coversion to the birdible today . Had a right turn indicator lamp out in the cluster anyway and my oil gauge was not woirking .
So i torn into it and replaced all the bulb. Thanks to Dave k.and doug C. for the Number of bulbs to order and the inspiration.
:popcrn: they look and work great
:2thumbs:
How long did that job take? I replaced the dimmer in my clone last weekend and it was kind of tight behind the cluster. I've never removed the cluster in a b-body before. It's easy in an e-body.
Quote from: hotrod98 on April 05, 2009, 09:36:15 PM
:2thumbs:
How long did that job take? I replaced the dimmer in my clone last weekend and it was kind of tight behind the cluster. I've never removed the cluster in a b-body before. It's easy in an e-body.
I labled all the wires as i took it out . It was way easier then a 69 RR by far but I also had never taken out a ralley cluster so it was new for me but way easy . I spent about 2 1/2 hours doing it including fixing my oil gauge wire that had pushed out of the main plug. I dropped the column down instead of pulling the steering wheel . I Just lable all the wires and made sure i got everything plugged back in when done. had to reach up in after and plug the speedo cable and hlp vacuum harness plug back in . Those cables are so short.
I have had the cluster out of my 69 20 times over the years that job is a knuckle buster and a real PITA
My new tow vehicle I bought for $375.00 to haul the birdible around . High miler with a bad tranny but it's been well taken car of . I got it for a steal ,I have been looking for a long time at them with bad motors and they still want 2-3 k for them plus a grand to get a used motor . Three rows of seats for the whole family
tow package and reciver hitch
:popcrn: ian and I went for a cruise to the gas station and Ians favorite place the dollar store .
:drool5:
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:drool5:
took the shelby to work and the bird
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I used to changeout the roll dimmer switches.But now bypass them by jumping the yellow black wire .Full on non adjustable with 194 bulbs.Why would you ever need to dim them .
Quote from: nascarxx29 on April 06, 2009, 08:45:33 AM
I used to changeout the roll dimmer switches.But now bypass them by jumping the yellow black wire .Full on non adjustable with 194 bulbs.Why would you ever need to dim them .
yeah they were dim enought at full on
i'm surprised you didn't put green bulbs in to match the birdie
Quote from: BigBlockSam on April 06, 2009, 09:36:41 AM
i'm surprised you didn't put green bulbs in to match the birdie
those are actually clear , they just glow blue . I am a green freak LOL
They glow blue because of the blue plastic dome that they fit into. The bulbs themselves are white.
i LOVE the blue lights in my dash, but it would be interesting to see someone get the hyper yellow ones and see if the gauges look "normal," just brighter.
Well if you actually get yellow bulbs you could get green. But light isn't Actually yellow but a very white light.
the after market gauges i have for the challenger have little plastic cups that go over the bulbs in the gauge . they come in different colors . i'm sure you can adapt them to the birdie dash and make all the bulbs green . that would look great .
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,56476.0.html
took the birdible out on kansas speedway again today check it out , what a blast it is .
:drool5: I finally got my flame maple ( lime ) grip installed it was a hair big so my neighbor sanded it down for me .
:drool5:............... :2thumbs:
is that a Shift-R-Arm??
yeah duncan is the manufacture
also when to a car show in the birdible saturday morning http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,56480.0.html
then i went to belton cruise night saturday night , after spending the afternoon at the kansas speedway for the nascar truck race ( or really the toyota truck race)
got a cool 1970 missouri plate for the birdible a guy sold me at the cruise night Z4N-440
guy came up to me knew i had a 70 model car with a 440 in it :2thumbs:
AWESOME plate!
can i get the other? I don't think I have a mizzou plate for '70...
doug i didnt buy that one but if you want it i think he wanted 20 bucks (little rust ) for it . I can tell him you want it and get it for you .
I was hopeing the 440 plate had the C1R on it , for see 1 roadrunner but no such luck
nah--$20 is more than i pay for rusty plates...I'm trying to get them all.
I got a mint Panama Canal plate from '70 for $24--that's a wild one. I should bolt the thing on for a show or two and see how many people notice it.
Quote from: pettybird on April 27, 2009, 02:44:33 PM
nah--$20 is more than i pay for rusty plates...I'm trying to get them all.
I got a mint Panama Canal plate from '70 for $24--that's a wild one. I should bolt the thing on for a show or two and see how many people notice it.
he said he had several more and is going to send me pictures of the rest
Quote from: moparstuart on April 27, 2009, 10:53:38 AM
doug i didnt buy that one but if you want it i think he wanted 20 bucks (little rust ) for it . I can tell him you want it and get it for you .
I was hopeing the 440 plate had the C1R on it , for see 1 roadrunner but no such luck
Ya just gotta make the story fit the plate...
As in Z4N 440... Tell 'em the birdible is an ultra rare "export only" model...
Then Z4N 440 stands for: Ze (the) Foreign 440... :icon_smile_wink: :lol:
Quote from: pettybird on April 27, 2009, 02:44:33 PM
nah--$20 is more than i pay for rusty plates...I'm trying to get them all.
I got a mint Panama Canal plate from '70 for $24--that's a wild one. I should bolt the thing on for a show or two and see how many people notice it.
I got a Minnesota one you can have. Its stamped 68 and then stickers were used for 69 and 70. :callme:
Quote from: PocketThunder on April 28, 2009, 08:07:13 AM
Quote from: pettybird on April 27, 2009, 02:44:33 PM
nah--$20 is more than i pay for rusty plates...I'm trying to get them all.
I got a mint Panama Canal plate from '70 for $24--that's a wild one. I should bolt the thing on for a show or two and see how many people notice it.
I got a Minnesota one you can have. Its stamped 68 and then stickers were used for 69 and 70. :callme:
lets see a picture of the plate
Quote from: xs29j8Bullitt on April 27, 2009, 05:42:42 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on April 27, 2009, 10:53:38 AM
doug i didnt buy that one but if you want it i think he wanted 20 bucks (little rust ) for it . I can tell him you want it and get it for you .
I was hopeing the 440 plate had the C1R on it , for see 1 roadrunner but no such luck
Ya just gotta make the story fit the plate...
As in Z4N 440... Tell 'em the birdible is an ultra rare "export only" model...
Then Z4N 440 stands for: Ze (the) Foreign 440... :icon_smile_wink: :lol:
my car is a UFO unidentified foreign object LOL
:nana:
Quote from: moparstuart on April 28, 2009, 08:52:26 AM
Quote from: PocketThunder on April 28, 2009, 08:07:13 AM
Quote from: pettybird on April 27, 2009, 02:44:33 PM
nah--$20 is more than i pay for rusty plates...I'm trying to get them all.
I got a mint Panama Canal plate from '70 for $24--that's a wild one. I should bolt the thing on for a show or two and see how many people notice it.
I got a Minnesota one you can have. Its stamped 68 and then stickers were used for 69 and 70. :callme:
lets see a picture of the plate
what, you dont believe me? :scratchchin: :angel:
Quote from: PocketThunder on April 29, 2009, 08:55:16 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on April 28, 2009, 08:52:26 AM
Quote from: PocketThunder on April 28, 2009, 08:07:13 AM
Quote from: pettybird on April 27, 2009, 02:44:33 PM
nah--$20 is more than i pay for rusty plates...I'm trying to get them all.
I got a mint Panama Canal plate from '70 for $24--that's a wild one. I should bolt the thing on for a show or two and see how many people notice it.
I got a Minnesota one you can have. Its stamped 68 and then stickers were used for 69 and 70. :callme:
lets see a picture of the plate
what, you dont believe me? :scratchchin: :angel:
I dont even think you exsist ? send me a picture
Up until last fall, I didn't think any of you guys existed. :coolgleamA:
Quote from: moparstuart on April 29, 2009, 10:42:08 AM
Quote from: PocketThunder on April 29, 2009, 08:55:16 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on April 28, 2009, 08:52:26 AM
Quote from: PocketThunder on April 28, 2009, 08:07:13 AM
Quote from: pettybird on April 27, 2009, 02:44:33 PM
nah--$20 is more than i pay for rusty plates...I'm trying to get them all.
I got a mint Panama Canal plate from '70 for $24--that's a wild one. I should bolt the thing on for a show or two and see how many people notice it.
I got a Minnesota one you can have. Its stamped 68 and then stickers were used for 69 and 70. :callme:
lets see a picture of the plate
what, you dont believe me? :scratchchin: :angel:
I dont even think you exsist ? send me a picture
:haha: :haha:
Quote from: WingCharger on April 29, 2009, 04:07:35 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on April 29, 2009, 10:42:08 AM
Quote from: PocketThunder on April 29, 2009, 08:55:16 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on April 28, 2009, 08:52:26 AM
Quote from: PocketThunder on April 28, 2009, 08:07:13 AM
Quote from: pettybird on April 27, 2009, 02:44:33 PM
nah--$20 is more than i pay for rusty plates...I'm trying to get them all.
I got a mint Panama Canal plate from '70 for $24--that's a wild one. I should bolt the thing on for a show or two and see how many people notice it.
I got a Minnesota one you can have. Its stamped 68 and then stickers were used for 69 and 70. :callme:
lets see a picture of the plate
what, you dont believe me? :scratchchin: :angel:
I dont even think you exsist ? send me a picture
:haha: :haha:
I spent a whole day looking all over for him in minnetonka , he is not real .
I will believe it when i see him in may or he claims to be going to mopars in the park :shruggy:
Quote from: hotrod98 on April 29, 2009, 04:04:15 PM
Up until last fall, I didn't think any of you guys existed. :coolgleamA:
hope to see you in branson in less than two weeks :nana:
Quote from: moparstuart on April 29, 2009, 04:29:07 PM
I spent a whole day looking all over for him in minnetonka , he is not real .
I will believe it when i see him in may or he claims to be going to mopars in the park :shruggy:
The hillside HEMI doesn't exist either. :D :D
I know I exist. :icon_smile_big:
Oh ya funny guys, i dug around my parts stash for 15 minutes till i found it in the last place that i looked. Here it is with me, and my Hemi, notice the callouts on the hood.. :yesnod:
Quote from: PocketThunder on April 29, 2009, 10:18:34 PM
Oh ya funny guys, i dug around my parts stash for 15 minutes till i found it in the last place that i looked. Here it is with me, and my Hemi, notice the callouts on the hood.. :yesnod:
nice call outs :2thumbs:
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,56742.new.html#top
took the birdible out to a nice little show today had a great day and great weather
Quote from: moparstuart on April 29, 2009, 04:30:19 PM
Quote from: hotrod98 on April 29, 2009, 04:04:15 PM
Up until last fall, I didn't think any of you guys existed. :coolgleamA:
hope to see you in branson in less than two weeks :nana:
Unless it's going to be pouring down rain next weekend...we'll be there. I can't wait to get the cudas out for a road trip.
It's about a 2 1/2 hour dirve through the mountains.
I think our group is getting together at Cantina Laredo down at Branson Landing on Lake Taneycomo on Friday night. They have the best Fajitas that I've ever had in my life. It's one of those high end type Mexican restauraunts. Everyone's invited.
What's nice is, you can hang out there in the open mall and watch the fire and water show which is located right next to the restauraunt.
See ya in Branson.
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Quote from: moparstuart on April 29, 2009, 04:30:19 PM
Quote from: hotrod98 on April 29, 2009, 04:04:15 PM
Up until last fall, I didn't think any of you guys existed. :coolgleamA:
hope to see you in branson in less than two weeks :nana:
Unless it's going to be pouring down rain next weekend...we'll be there. I can't wait to get the cudas out for a road trip.
It's about a 2 1/5 hour dirve through the mountains.
I think our group is getting together at Cantina Laredo down at Branson Landing on Lake Taneycomo on Friday night. They have the best Fajitas that I've ever had in my life. It's one of those high end type Mexican restauraunts. Everyone's invited.
What's nice is, you can hang out there in the open mall and watch the fire and water show which is located right next to the restauraunt.
See ya in Branson.
we will see you saturday AM around 9 or so . Trying to talk wayne into going not much luck but we shall see ?
That would be great if he came. I think Howie's going to be there, but of course his car isn't ready yet.
Quote from: hotrod98 on May 03, 2009, 08:02:11 PM
That would be great if he came. I think Howie's going to be there, but of course his car isn't ready yet.
I would love to meet howie face to face
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Quote from: hotrod98 on May 03, 2009, 08:02:11 PM
That would be great if he came. I think Howie's going to be there, but of course his car isn't ready yet.
I would love to meet howie face to face
Took the risk and took birdible to Branson again this saturday ( last year blew it up coming back from branson)
Ian and I had a blast , It ran great and we clocked our gas mileage at 14 mpg . That is way up from what I have been getting so i think i'm getting it broken in pretty well. We did blow out the stud on the back of the alternator that powers the whole car about 40 miles from home. The headlights where a little weak but the we limped it home on the battery . Had a great time and the car is just running and driving like a champ . This was a good warm up for this weekend cruise across kansas and Mopar in the park in minnesota at the end of the month . We are driving it up to minnesota no trailer queen here .
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Quote from: hotrod98 on May 03, 2009, 08:02:11 PM
That would be great if he came. I think Howie's going to be there, but of course his car isn't ready yet.
I would love to meet howie face to face
Took the risk and took birdible to Branson again this saturday ( last year blew it up coming back from branson)
Ian and I had a blast , It ran great and we clocked our gas mileage at 14 mpg . That is way up from what I have been getting so i think i'm getting it broken in pretty well. We did blow out the stud on the back of the alternator that powers the whole car about 40 miles from home. The headlights where a little weak but the we limped it home on the battery . Had a great time and the car is just running and driving like a champ . This was a good warm up for this weekend cruise across kansas and Mopar in the park in minnesota at the end of the month . We are driving it up to minnesota no trailer queen here .
Good to hear! I too will be in the "no trailer queen" group on my way to Mopars in the Park at the end of the month. :icon_smile_big:
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Quote from: hotrod98 on May 03, 2009, 08:02:11 PM
That would be great if he came. I think Howie's going to be there, but of course his car isn't ready yet.
I would love to meet howie face to face
Took the risk and took birdible to Branson again this saturday ( last year blew it up coming back from branson)
Ian and I had a blast , It ran great and we clocked our gas mileage at 14 mpg . That is way up from what I have been getting so i think i'm getting it broken in pretty well. We did blow out the stud on the back of the alternator that powers the whole car about 40 miles from home. The headlights where a little weak but the we limped it home on the battery . Had a great time and the car is just running and driving like a champ . This was a good warm up for this weekend cruise across kansas and Mopar in the park in minnesota at the end of the month . We are driving it up to minnesota no trailer queen here .
Good to hear! I too will be in the "no trailer queen" group on my way to Mopars in the Park at the end of the month. :icon_smile_big:
glad to hear your sacrificing and making the long trip :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
i'll believe it when i see you oh and what is it like a 30 min drive ?
This past week was a total disaster for us. They were predicting 70 and 80 % rain all weekend for Branson to begin with and even worse down this way. We had hail storm after hail storm in this area. Luckily they all managed to miss us by just a few miles. Then to top everything off I was hit with the flu bug and felt like total hell all weekend. We had decided to go ahead and try to drive up Saturday morning and then it started raining non stop about midnight Friday and wouldn't let up. The 3-speed wiper motor in the 71 gave up on me a couple of weeks ago and I never did get the new wiper linkage installed on the 73 so we would have had to rely on Rain-X all weekend. The rain-x works pretty good, but having to drive with the windows up all of the time sucks. The last time we drove back from Branson in the rain, we had to leave the windows partially down just to breathe and then I had to remove the interior from both cars just to get everything to dry up. Needless to say, we stayed home and recuperated.
Hopefully the August Branson show will work out better.
Stuart...any pics?
Quote from: hotrod98 on May 11, 2009, 01:45:00 PM
This past week was a total disaster for us. They were predicting 70 and 80 % rain all weekend for Branson to begin with and even worse down this way. We had hail storm after hail storm in this area. Luckily they all managed to miss us by just a few miles. Then to top everything off I was hit with the flu bug and felt like total hell all weekend. We had decided to go ahead and try to drive up Saturday morning and then it started raining non stop about midnight Friday and wouldn't let up. The 3-speed wiper motor in the 71 gave up on me a couple of weeks ago and I never did get the new wiper linkage installed on the 73 so we would have had to rely on Rain-X all weekend. The rain-x works pretty good, but having to drive with the windows up all of the time sucks. The last time we drove back from Branson in the rain, we had to leave the windows partially down just to breathe and then I had to remove the interior from both cars just to get everything to dry up. Needless to say, we stayed home and recuperated.
Hopefully the August Branson show will work out better.
Stuart...any pics?
yes but will have to wait for me to bride quintin into resizing them for me , them i will post them up .
You know me i take pictures everywhere I go , Ian and I were the only ones that went this trip but we stuffed our self at lamberts . :fart2: :fart2: :fart2:
Quote from: moparstuart on May 11, 2009, 01:29:54 PMglad to hear your sacrificing and making the long trip :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
i'll believe it when i see you oh and what is it like a 30 min drive ?
30 min drive ? :o i wish. mapquest came up with 43 minutes.. :icon_smile_big:
You know me i take pictures everywhere I go , Ian and I were the only ones that went this trip but we stuffed our self at lamberts .
You haven't lived until you've eaten at Lamberts. We haven't been in a couple of years. We've been a diet of sorts where you simply cut your portions in half. That just isn't possible at Lamberts. :icon_smile_big:
What did the car count end up at Branson? Howie said maybe around 50 cars. If the weather forecast had been better, there would have been at least a hundred more. Including my friends cars, we had planned to bring six or more cars.
QuoteWe've been a diet of sorts
me too and i'm going to the gym . :eek2:
Quote from: hotrod98 on May 11, 2009, 05:35:04 PM
You know me i take pictures everywhere I go , Ian and I were the only ones that went this trip but we stuffed our self at lamberts .
You haven't lived until you've eaten at Lamberts. We haven't been in a couple of years. We've been a diet of sorts where you simply cut your portions in half. That just isn't possible at Lamberts. :icon_smile_big:
What did the car count end up at Branson? Howie said maybe around 50 cars. If the weather forecast had been better, there would have been at least a hundred more. Including my friends cars, we had planned to bring six or more cars.
yeah 50 or so anda bout 30 T/A's before we left with over 100 more coming , then tuesday they were leaving for a cross country trip.
I really hate that everything went bad weatherwise. They were really hoping for at least 150 cars. We had been looking forward to going for months.
It was going to be nice not having to wait until August to go to a car show in Branson. It has rained on us even in August a few times.
Any chance that you will be there in August?
We plan to take five cars if everything works out. Both cudas, the 69 Runner with the SB wing, the Daytona clone and the black 69 Runner.
I gotta keep humping to get the black runner and the daytona both finished up. ;D
Quote from: hotrod98 on May 11, 2009, 09:57:22 PM
I really hate that everything went bad weatherwise. They were really hoping for at least 150 cars. We had been looking forward to going for months.
It was going to be nice not having to wait until August to go to a car show in Branson. It has rained on us even in August a few times.
Any chance that you will be there in August?
We plan to take five cars if everything works out. Both cudas, the 69 Runner with the SB wing, the Daytona clone and the black 69 Runner.
I gotta keep humping to get the black runner and the daytona both finished up. ;D
we shall see but , I am non commital at this point .
I now know i can do a quick day trip if i want .
pictures from our branson trip here http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,57169.msg637385.html#msg637385
ultima alternator has a life time warranty
it was $1.00 to up great to a 78 amp , so I did it with the modern touch screem radio I figured it needed it . This one has a better design I dont think the rear main wiring stud will pull out of this one .
after math of the branson trip
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:drool5: getting a new tail stripe soon nicked mine
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,57145.0.html
Look what my awesome friend sue did . Birdible story is up on the wing warriors site .
thanks sue
check it out here http://wwnboa.org/stuartbirdable.htm
Quote from: moparstuart on May 18, 2009, 12:13:59 PM
Look what my awesome friend sue did . Birdible story is up on the wing warriors site .
thanks sue
check it out here http://wwnboa.org/stuartbirdable.htm
GREAT!! :2thumbs:
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,49199.msg652411.html#msg652411
trip we went on with the birdible
http://www.dodgecharger.com:80/forum/index.php/topic,58802.0.html
took it to the HPAC show this weekend
http://www.examiner.com/x-10974-Kansas-City-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m6d29-All-Mopar-car-show-has-plenty-of-excitement-for-Chrysler-fans
great story here about our local mopar show , they call my car the phantom Superbird convertible :smilielol:
Good story .I think I know who Wayne got a wing from at the nats for $500.00 :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: nascarxx29 on July 14, 2009, 07:26:44 PM
Good story .I think I know who Wayne got a wing from at the nats for $500.00 :icon_smile_big:
I think i know where that once yellow wing is now :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
:2thumbs: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: I was over at my good friend Ted Janaks spot.And mentioned wing was out in the parking lot.. (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/Annie75414/Untitled-Scanned-01.jpg) Wayne was there at Teds spot..I was talking to Ted other day .He asked me If I knew a Wayne .Who inquired about headlight doors for a daytona.Which I already knew the deer story.Small world
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,59314.msg667674.html#msg667674
we took the birdible on a cruise to topeka with MR ANGRY checkout all the pictures here
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we saw JR's daytona too ( ONE DAY IT WILL BE MINE ) HE HE HE HE HE EVIL LAUGHTER
Yes Stuart someday it will, but it also includes the 69 500 and my two cats. :icon_smile_big: JR.
Quote from: WINGMAN on July 28, 2009, 10:03:09 PM
Yes Stuart someday it will, but it also includes the 69 500 and my two cats. :icon_smile_big: JR.
i can do that I will adopt you and your cats LOL was great seeing you again but more importantly it was great :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: on the car
that create your own poster deal is pretty cool
someone wanted to see some pictures of a 440+6 with new style a/c compressor and brackets so i took some pictures hard to get to detailed down low sorry .
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Your battery ground cable should be bolted in on top of the spring bracket and the spring bracket tang should be in the hole where the battery cable is now. Went through this just last week with the black runner. ;D
Nice pics.
Quote from: hotrod98 on August 23, 2009, 06:19:01 PM
Your battery ground cable should be bolted in on top of the spring bracket and the spring bracket tang should be in the hole where the battery cable is now. Went through this just last week with the black runner. ;D
Nice pics.
i 'm not into all the correct bs stuff I just like to drive :nana: :nana: :nana: :nana: :nana: :nana: its just my clone
It's just that I was so proud...it's probably the only correct thing on the entire car. :icon_smile_big:
did you have to cut the air cleaner base for an older compressor or for that one??
neither thats the way the air cleaner was when i bought it
QuoteYour battery ground cable should be bolted in on top of the spring bracket and the spring bracket tang should be in the hole where the battery cable is now.
you also have the wrong prefix on the # on your vacuum hoses . :smilielol: :eek2: :lol:
It's kind of fun being a cloner. I'll miss that comraderie when I get a real wing car. :coolgleamA:
Quote from: hotrod98 on August 25, 2009, 01:16:48 PM
It's kind of fun being a cloner. I'll miss that comraderie when I get a real wing car. :coolgleamA:
oh so your going to kick us all to the curb when your a real aero car owning snob :slap: :smilielol: :smilielol:
Quote from: moparstuart on August 25, 2009, 02:29:20 PM
Quote from: hotrod98 on August 25, 2009, 01:16:48 PM
It's kind of fun being a cloner. I'll miss that comraderie when I get a real wing car. :coolgleamA:
oh so your going to kick us all to the curb when your a real aero car owning snob :slap: :smilielol: :smilielol:
I already have. it's easy :hah:
Quote from: pettybird on August 25, 2009, 09:33:13 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on August 25, 2009, 02:29:20 PM
Quote from: hotrod98 on August 25, 2009, 01:16:48 PM
It's kind of fun being a cloner. I'll miss that comraderie when I get a real wing car. :coolgleamA:
oh so your going to kick us all to the curb when your a real aero car owning snob :slap: :smilielol: :smilielol:
I already have. it's easy :hah:
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Ok any fender tag experts ? HELP ?
why is my fender tag coded for drip rails molding ? M21 is M21 a code for anything else ?
on a convertible top ?
Code Description
E61 383-2 Barrel
D32 H-D A-727 TorqueFlite Trans / Some Years A-998
RH27
R = Plymouth Belvedere/Satellite
H = High
27 = Convertible
L0G
L = 383 290HP 1-2BBL 8 CYL
0 = 1970
G = St. Louis, MO, USA
161584 Sequence Number '161584'
EB3
Paint Code: Light Blue Metallic / Ice Blue Irid
H2B5
Trim Grade/Style/Color
H = High
2 = Vinyl Bench
B5 = Medium Blue
EB7 Upper Door Frame: Medium Blue Metallic / Jamaica Blue Irid
818 Date Built: 8 / 18 / 1969
005369 Order Number: 005369
V3X Roof Type OR Color: Black Convertible Top
A01 Light Package
G33 Left Hand Outside Mirror - Manual / Chrome
L31 Hood / Fender Mount Turn Signal
M21 Roof Drip Rail Moldings
M25 Wide Sill Molding
M31 Belt Molding 69-70
M33 Body Side Moldings
R11 Music Master Radio AM
END End of Codes
M21 has always been drip rail moldings if I'm right. Even listed here...
http://www.mymopar.com/6971opcodes.htm
Maybe since it was a convertible, they just threw them in the trunk at the factory. ::)
Quote from: hotrod98 on October 14, 2009, 03:09:31 PM
Maybe since it was a convertible, they just threw them in the trunk at the factory. ::)
sound like my tag has a mistake on it , no way not mother mopar ?
Just checked the 1969 factory paperwork, and "M21 Moulding - Drip Trough" was not available on RH27's, surprise surprise. It DOES say that it was standard on RH23's. All that is for the year before your car was built, but probably applies to 1970 as well.
Someone fell asleep at the switch on that code though...
Quote from: hemigeno on October 14, 2009, 03:48:13 PM
Just checked the 1969 factory paperwork, and "M21 Moulding - Drip Trough" was not available on RH27's, surprise surprise. It DOES say that it was standard on RH23's. All that is for the year before your car was built, but probably applies to 1970 as well.
Someone fell asleep at the switch on that code though...
i bet it was one of those guys I met at rich's ? :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
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damn that thing looks heavy, hope nothing happens to the airgrabber
Quote from: mauve66 on March 10, 2010, 06:59:23 PM
damn that thing looks heavy, hope nothing happens to the airgrabber
its foam rubber light as a feather :icon_smile_big:
Stuart, that bird should be driving the 'Bird
Pretty cool lookin' ragtop.........
DUDE! i hope you took a picture with that roadrunner costume on . please say you did. :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on March 11, 2010, 05:11:07 PM
DUDE! i hope you took a picture with that roadrunner costume on . please say you did. :icon_smile_big:
no way i could fit my fat ass in it but time warner did have someone running around in it
your birdie's looking sweet Bro . :cheers:
minor problem yesterday Mopar brand water pumps are not any better then the after market junk
this one is only two years old , pump and bearing is still good but the cross tie on the front of the shaft came right off sending the fan into my 3 year old new radiator .
my 9 year old Ian is much thinner then me so he got the under car duty's
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:popcrn: :popcrn: nose makes a great tool tray :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
:popcrn: a/c condenser is fine
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:popcrn: thinking of going to an aluminum rad if I can get a stock looking one ? and fast enough to get it back on the road before branson .
Stu...that absolutely sux.
You just don't expect the pump to come apart like that.
Sorry to see that Stu. :eek2:
wow! that sucks!. at least it's not to hard to fix . aluminum rad would help keep the car cool . it did wonders with my rod. i used afco aluminum radiators . they are half the price of be cool and just as good but do you want everything to look stock? good luck bro . seems like it's always something with these old cars . :RantExplode:
but ya gotta luv them :cheers:
Sorry to see it come apart like that. Never saw it happen that before. Dumb question but how many beep beep horns did the RR's come with? I see two in your pic. Mine only had one in it but there were two terminals like it was supposed to hook to another or just had it there for stock horns like on a Sat or GTX harness. Didn't think about it until I saw your pic.
Quote from: moparstuart on May 23, 2010, 04:30:39 PM
:popcrn: :popcrn: nose makes a great tool tray :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
Stu, make something to go inside the hood latch hole in the latch tray..tools do get in there no matter how careful you are...get a piece of foam and shape it to the square hole....(don't ask how I know this)
<sorry about yer water pump issue....at least the fan didn't go through the hood>
hey
i recommend you use this type of hp water pump . i've changed out the mopar paddle type to this type in 3 of my cars , and noticed lower operating temps in all 3 cars . :Twocents:
Quote from: oldcarnut on May 23, 2010, 08:49:41 PM
Sorry to see it come apart like that. Never saw it happen that before. Dumb question but how many beep beep horns did the RR's come with? I see two in your pic. Mine only had one in it but there were two terminals like it was supposed to hook to another or just had it there for stock horns like on a Sat or GTX harness. Didn't think about it until I saw your pic.
it should only have one horn I have two because my one that sounds really good looks ugly , so the good sounding one is mounted down low , while the pretty one that doesnt work is mounted in plain view .
Stuart,
Sorry about the radiator! :rotz: I had one that looked like that. I was driving my 1969 Road Runner one day and went over a set of railroad tracks. I heard this grinding noise and water coming up on the windshield?? I pull over an open the hood and the radiator looked like yours. The RR had been in a wreck and I then found out it had a broken motor mount that let the driveline move forward just enough for the fan to catch the radiator!
Mopar John
Wow, I've seen a lot of goofy stuff break, but that's a new one!
Sorry for you, that stinks.
Oh SNAP! :o
I just bought and installed a new 3 row max cool copper/brass radiator from Glen-Ray in Wausau, WI. 800-537-3775
Pun intended.. :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: PocketThunder on May 24, 2010, 08:27:28 AM
Oh SNAP! :o
I just bought and installed a new 3 row max cool copper/brass radiator from Glen-Ray in Wausau, WI. 800-537-3775
Pun intended.. :icon_smile_big:
glad mine was only the cheap year one ropo for 200 buck , but still it hurts the wallet . I would be seriously pissed if it was a glen-ray million dollar one . My glen ray 120.00 shroud did survive .
Found a factory looking but aluminum rad for 250.00 at 1800. radiator ? May go with it , my factory shroud will mount to it .
how about champion ?? anyone ever use these guys ??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160422411128&crlp=1_263602_263622&ff4=263602_263622&viewitem=&guid=cac018bd1280a0266b70c1d0ffe329c5&rvr_id=&ua=WXI8&itemid=160422411128
seems pretty cheap
well i went to oreilly and looked at the reman pump (just like mine ) and that had this new on with a life time warranty and a better design so i bought the new one for 40.00.
Function is going to win on this one because i dont wanna spend the money for another radiator down the road
yes its a round flat flange instead of a cross but I dont wanna do this job again .
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Quote from: BigBlockSam on May 23, 2010, 10:17:45 PM
hey
i recommend you use this type of hp water pump . i've changed out the mopar paddle type to this type in 3 of my cars , and noticed lower operating temps in all 3 cars . :Twocents:
Id take out that heavy fan :Twocents:. And go with a 1318 flexalite lot lighter and pulls alot of air at idle.Works great on the FM 3 convertible
Stuart, wow that sucks, :eek2:
I gave seen other brands fail internal retainers and/or send the bearing assembly and fan through the shroud, but I have not seen one of these crosses press themselves off of the shaft before. Good luck, it could have been much worse, but you're probably sick of hearing that!
radiator wont be here untill tuesday but figured i would get the pump installed
:popcrn: scraping the old gasket and surface clean
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:drool5: figured while it was easy access iwould change that junk glass fuel filter out .
Quote from: moparstuart on May 30, 2010, 03:25:45 PM
:drool5: figured while it was easy access iwould change that junk glass fuel filter out .
Good dog..smart move :2thumbs:
I just caught up on this thread.
Stuart, Im sorry to find out of your troubles. Did the fan suffer any damage? I would think you dont want a bent fan going back in. The new pump looks pretty nice. Ill have to get an update from you when it time to throw mine together.
you should throw a blanket on the latch tray so you dont knick and scratch it. :yesnod:
not pretty still struggling wit this radiator ,still trying to get everything ready for the tripto branson and this radiator is fighting me every step of the way
got it on tuesday , first problem the flanges for the shroud to bolt are way thicker then the factory one so the factory mounting hardware would not work
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:drool5: my factory shroud and part number look likeit might fit like they said it would LOL
:pity: one of the bolts snapped off taking the schoud off the old radiator
oh and the new aftermarket water pump took different size fan bolts mine were too long and were locking up the water pump when fully tightened , the new pump had a longer neck so the bottomed out on it .
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got three of hte bolts on mounting the radiator and figures out it was warped . No way was the 4 th bolt going in
So i had to take it back out and stand on the two oposite corners to get it to flatten out some . It wasnt perfect but close enought to get it in the car and snugg up , now the car should do the rest to flatten it more.
also had to cut out this rib in the core support , the factory style rad was ribbed so it went right over it , this one is flat and was hitting it .
the bottom fit up nice and snug into the bottom of the yoke
this thing had better cool great :flame: :flame: :flame: :flame: :flame:
:popcrn: tranny lines actually lined up half way decent , had to put the fitting out of the stock radiator on it , but they fit great .
:popcrn: sorry i had to remove my horns to try and get room to Beat the radiator in place LOL it just didnt want to lay flat . it made it easyier to try and mount the shroud also .
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:popcrn: the pretty aftermarket non working horn I mount up top for looks
I had to adjust the aluminum slide mount ,bent it out so the bolt would go in straight
went to bolt up the shroud and figured out it was hitting the lower radiator neck and there was no way it was going to bolt up flush .
so I had to unbolt the radiator again and take it out . Then i got the dremel tool back out and shaved a little u shaped neck out of the drivers side lower corner of the shroud . Then put everything back in .
everything is all back in and now bolted up , just have to add fluids and put/ tension the fan belt back on in the morning . Oh and double check the tranny lines . . Then test drive it
Stuart,
For the pain i went through to get my current radiator to go in, only now to have it slowly fall apart :RantExplode:
I think it would work just fine.
Will see about the inlet/outlet ports.
So is that a 3 row radiator? Even with a little persuading it sounds like it wasn't to bad to get to fit and if it cools well that trouble is worth the few hundred I could save. I have the Jag clutch for my fan so clearance shouldn't be an issue. The plan is to put the new radiator in and also put my Mancini aluminum WP housing on and clutch fan and deep six that flex fan.
VERY interested in how it performs!
Quote from: greenpigs on June 05, 2010, 06:04:45 AM
So is that a 3 row radiator? Even with a little persuading it sounds like it wasn't to bad to get to fit and if it cools well that trouble is worth the few hundred I could save. I have the Jag clutch for my fan so clearance shouldn't be an issue. The plan is to put the new radiator in and also put my Mancini aluminum WP housing on and clutch fan and deep six that flex fan.
VERY interested in how it performs!
I will keep you updated on the cooling , i just wanted to be totally honest , If I sell these I want people to know what they are getting .
Ironic that we're both installing radiators before meeting in Branson.
Last week the bird vapor locked just a block from the house after driving about 100 miles in 95 degree heat. I didn't have the electric fan hooked up.
Last night I stayed up unitl midnight installing a new stock style Modine radiator in the Blackbird. The old one was getting a little green around the edges and I didn't trust it. I removed the "aftermarket clutch" style fan and installed a seven blade solid fan with an aluminum spacer. I also wired up the thermostat for the electric fan. I'll test drive it today and tomorrow it gets the real test with a drive to Centerville for the mopar show and drags. It's supposed to be close to 100 degrees.
I plan to eventually install an aluminum radiator. I'm going to try to find the one with the best fit. I also want to make sure that it's all aluminum welded since the cheaper aluminum rads are glued and won't hold up to extreme heat and I figure the chances are pretty good at getting some extreme heat in a wingcar sitting in traffic.
I just hope this stock radiator holds up in the notorious Branson traffic. It can be a killer in this heat.
We're going to bring the car on the open trailer so that we have the truck to drive to some of the shows. That way we can leave the bird at the hotel part of the time. I decided not to bring the big trailer. Just too much hassle pulling that thing.
Keep up the goodwork.I have a working orginal superbird horn with the longbracket.I had a repro one. But it was short lived.And this original one still works last time I tested it
Quote from: nascarxx29 on June 05, 2010, 08:51:23 AM
Keep up the goodwork.I have a working orginal superbird horn with the longbracket.I had a repro one. But it was short lived.And this original one still works last time I tested it
yes my original is out of my 69 runner and it works great and has never been touched , have a new one in the 69 and it still works .
well i had bad luck again and the radiator is out again to go the the repair shop
mean while i puller the radiator out of the 69 road runner so i can leave for branson in the morning in the birdible
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:drool5: this may get me in trouble , its a 26 inch but only a 2 core , I do have the shroud and the electric fan in the nose
had to take it to the car wash and get all teh greese ,grime and anti freeze off it , we (IAN ) and i degreesed the engine also .
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good luck :cheers:
We trailered the bird about 90 miles to Centerville dragway this morning instead of driving it. It was over 100 degrees by noon. We drove around the track some in the heat and idled down the track once for a memeorial lap for one of the racers that was killed in a motorcycle accident. We didn't have any overheating issues. We did get a Best of Show award and the GTX that I built for a friend a couple of years ago took the track award for Most Outstanding Mopar. We had our pics taken on the track and then got to make a partial pass down the strip. My 71 Barracuda went to the final round round last night at the same track in the Mopar street radial class.
Anyway...we're leaving the bird on the open trailer tonight and pulling it to Branson in the morning. It'll be kind of nice having a/c on the trip up there. We pulled the Barraucda to the track last night in the 28" enclosed trailer. That's too much weight for my half ton Dodge to handle. Plenty of power, just doesn't handle worth a darn. The bird would weigh even more so no go on the enclosed trailer idea. I'll have to wait until the crew cab dually gets the new 440 before pulling the enclosed trailer again.
Good luck Stu. Call me if you need help.
See ya in Branson.
Hmm what happened with the rad stu? :shruggy: :shruggy:
I put one of these radiators in my car about 8 months ago. Mine cools pretty good.
Quote from: FLG on June 06, 2010, 08:18:19 PM
Hmm what happened with the rad stu? :shruggy: :shruggy:
loose screw on my ac condenser worked out and i didnt see it at the bpttom corner of the radiator , so i snug the thing up to the core support and it punctured the radiator , just my luck
That sucks!
You going to fix it?
yes when i get home i need to find someone to /who can fix aluinmum . its just a pin hole
Quote from: moparstuart on June 08, 2010, 07:41:50 PM
yes when i get home i need to find someone to /who can fix aluinmum . its just a pin hole
How;d that radiator fit or did you get it bolted in?
you got best of show for the bird?? lord Larry get some pics up, thats awesome. so the new rad and fan and such really helped. did the electric kick on from time to time??
:drool5:so the bird is back in the shop and we are down to finding the noise in the top of number 2 cylinder , they got a scope down in there and thereis some think beating around on top of the piston ?
the spark plug was black but not broken ? So they think it might be carbon ?
Any way the motor is coming back out and I have order a new Mr six pac cam for it . Should clear up some of my vaccuum and fueling problems .
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:drool5: hopefully it will be out and a part this next week and i'll update on what is wrong
I didn't know that was an original nose I don't see the tab that holds the spring very much thats another item no one makes I assume.
you got no luck bro :pity:
Quote from: superbirdtom on June 27, 2010, 11:17:05 AM
I didn't know that was an original nose I don't see the tab that holds the spring very much thats another item no one makes I assume.
yes original front clip and wing on my car
Quote from: BigBlockSam on June 27, 2010, 01:32:38 PM
you got no luck bro :pity:
yeah sometimes i feel the black cloud follows me :icon_smile_big:
here is the problem number 2 rod ? no other damage ? very odd twisted it and didnt even damage the piston . it was tinging on the crank just a hair ?
That is just Nuts!
I was going to say, when you get done, come on up here and find my Mystery knocking noise, but after seeing that I'm scared to go looking for it!
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WTF! thats strange . :pity:
i'd be scared to let him STAND next to my car :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
i have enough issues on my own, i don't need any help :pity: :pity: :pity:
Quote from: 70Sbird on July 01, 2010, 07:34:58 PM
That is just Nuts!
I was going to say, when you get done, come on up here and find my Mystery knocking noise, but after seeing that I'm scared to go looking for it!
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you could have the same problem LOL mine didnt knock untill you rode in it so i think its your fault :nana: :nana: :nana: :nana:
Quote from: mauve66 on July 01, 2010, 07:42:24 PM
i'd be scared to let him STAND next to my car :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
i have enough issues on my own, i don't need any help :pity: :pity: :pity:
we have called a priest for an Exorcism , wayne has had a few problems with one of his newly restored car so we are getting them together and calling the priest :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
I got the Holy Water....
I gotta put a new rad in the Daytona this weekend.... :brickwall:
Quoteyou could have the same problem LOL mine didn't knock until you rode in it so i think its your fault :nana: :nana: :nana: :nana:
Possibly!
I have what sounds like a rod Knock from the front of the engine when warm, but it made it from Illinois to Alabama and back last year and it is still making the noise! It's just annoying now, but I suppose someday something will let go (like yours) and then I'll know what it was. :shruggy:
Quote from: 70Sbird on July 01, 2010, 09:15:10 PM
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you could have the same problem LOL mine didn't knock until you rode in it so i think its your fault :nana: :nana: :nana: :nana:
Possibly!
I have what sounds like a rod Knock from the front of the engine when warm, but it made it from Illinois to Alabama and back last year and it is still making the noise! It's just annoying now, but I suppose someday something will let go (like yours) and then I'll know what it was. :shruggy:
yeah i remember i told you waynes 500 was doing the same thing and it was his brand new timing chain was bad .
Quote from: A383Wing on July 01, 2010, 08:36:42 PM
I got the Holy Water....
I gotta put a new rad in the Daytona this weekend.... :brickwall:
just did that also
Looks like a result of hydrostatic lock. I say don't use that piston. It took a lot of force to bend that rod and all of that force went into the piston. Have the crank journal magnafluxed for cracks as well just to be safe. You may have had a head gasket let go or a head cracked so I would have the heads checked. Have them check the cylinder walls for a crack. Rods just don't do that unless the cylinder was full of fluid, either fuel or coolant.
I swear that you and I have to be related. This is the kind of stuff that usually happens to me.
Quotehydrostatic
no, it's just the black cloud :pullinghair:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on July 01, 2010, 11:15:02 PM
Quotehydrostatic
no, it's just the black cloud :pullinghair:
:D
Check out this article. http://www.bing.com/reference/semhtml/?title=Hydrolock&qpvt=hydrostatic+lock&fwd=1&src=abop&q=hydrostatic+lock
Stuart...I think there's a chance that the heavy rain that morning could have ran into the air cleaner by way of the air grabber? Was the air grabber open or was it closed and sealed?
I think it's more than coincidental that it was raining heavily all morning and then you get hydrolock. When you started the engine, it probably pulled water that was sitting in the air cleaner into that cylinder.
Quote from: hotrod98 on July 01, 2010, 10:05:00 PM
Looks like a result of hydrostatic lock. I say don't use that piston. It took a lot of force to bend that rod and all of that force went into the piston. Have the crank journal magnafluxed for cracks as well just to be safe. You may have had a head gasket let go or a head cracked so I would have the heads checked. Have them check the cylinder walls for a crack. Rods just don't do that unless the cylinder was full of fluid, either fuel or coolant.
I swear that you and I have to be related. This is the kind of stuff that usually happens to me.
that's what I sent him in an email. I can't think of another reason a rod would bend like that. the rain's a good culprit, too.
+1 on checking everything, especially since you have it apart.
The same thing could have happened to my car since it has an air grabber as well. The difference may have been that my door shuts when I turn off the engine and I think Stuart's stays open. I'll definitely watch that from now on just in case.
Of course Stuart's problem may have had nothing to do with the rain.
That morning I drove the bird from the hotel to the Dodge dealership in pouring down rain. I remember thinking that if the air grabber door was open that it could cause a multitude of problems both electrical and otherwise.
well there has not been any water or anti freeze in the oil . the air cleaner element has not even been wet ? My air cleaner has that metal shield in the front so i would have to be flying hard down the road for it to even think of getting water in there ? It has been running super rich ? wrong cam we are pretty sure ? could fuel have done the same hydrolock ?
Fuel can definitely do it. On one of my race cars, I had fuel leak down from my carb when one of the needles stuck open due to some trash in the seat area and it locked one cylinder. Luckily the piston must have been close to the top because it didn't damage anything when it happened. I just removed the plugs and spun the motor over and blew all of the alcohol out of the cylinders. No harm done that time.
The three ways that the cylinders can lock is outside water coming in through the carb, engine coolant or fuel. I don't see how you could ever get enough oil into a cylinder to cause it to lock.
There should have been some traces of whatever caused it seen during teardown. Are you running an electric fuel pump? Possibly an open carb needle. Like I said before coolant would come in either by a cracked head or cylinder wall or through the head gasket. Those are pretty much all of the scenarios. Just make sure that absolutely everything is checked or you may have it happen again. Check to see what it will cost to replace that piston. I would definitely not re-use it.
I wonder if water could have pooled in the recesses in the top of the air cleaner lid and ran down the studs. That would have bypassed the filter element altogether.
Quote from: hotrod98 on July 02, 2010, 10:20:37 AM
I wonder if water could have pooled in the recesses in the top of the air cleaner lid and ran down the studs. That would have bypassed the filter element altogether.
possible a little but I didnt see any water on the lid when i opened the hood , there was a bunch in the latch tray ? but that was from rolling down the hood at the front . The center carb has never been able to adjust correctly , and mr six pac who sent me the new cam says if i have the wrong cam it wont allow the carb to draw the correct vacuum thus not allowing the fuel adjustment , they did find carbon but not enought build up yet to stop a piston . There is less then 3k miles on this motor .
plan is to have everything checked out and go with brand new rods and pistons , checking the block heads and crank.
anyone recommend a reasonable priced good tested rod and piston combo for a good stock motor build that i dont race or abuse but that i do drive the hell out of and take for major long distances ??
any suggestions are welcome .
call mark characky at mitchell motor parts. he is awesome and has built many many engines of all combos and one of the nicest guys in the mopar world. just mention my name. thanks tom
got the new impossible to burn out remflex exhaust gaskets today and the mr six pac cam came in too .
:drool5:
new cam and lifter to solve my vaccuum & fueling problem
:popcrn:
are you changing the springs on the heads?
Quote from: BigBlockSam on July 03, 2010, 10:39:21 PM
are you changing the springs on the heads?
when i called mr six pac he said my stock six pac valve springs were as good at anything out there ? so i was not going to ?
Quotewas not going to ?
i was just wondering . cause some companies insist that you change the springs . maybe thats just so you buy there springs . makes sense . i'm gonna order the cam and lifters from Mr. sixpack for my new motor for my daytona . i got my fingers crossed for ya . you deserve a break with you motors. :popcrn:
hey you got his contact info for me?
Stu, can I say I'm jealous of your hylift johnson?
QuoteStu, can I say I'm jealous of your hylift johnson?
Hey that sound's dirty :nono:
Quote from: pettybird on July 04, 2010, 12:10:46 PM
Stu, can I say I'm jealous of your hylift johnson?
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
mr six pac info Bob Karakashian (mr6pk@hotmail.com)
Bob Karakashian
24269 Novi Rd.
Novi, MI 48375 248-477-7776
he was great to deal with and i got it really fast cost 335.00 shipped with lifters , but its worth every penny if it does the trick
:popcrn: had to go back to my buddy leo's to take car show goodie bag stuff and door prizes over for out HPAc mopar clud show this weekend , so i got more pictures of the bird and its hurt motor
:popcrn: burnt out gaskets why i got the remflex ones , you can see where the bottom of the piston was rubbing on the crank and even cracked the piston
:popcrn: cam looks great even where my fuel pump rod was eaten the cam is still great , this cam may go into my 440 motor i'm building for my 70 road runner or for my 69 charger 500 . quite a bit of carbon in the head
:popcrn: head gastets were still in perfect shape
:popcrn: empty engine bay
:drool5:
all the ddor prize and goodie bag stuffings i brought over , we are going to stuff bags tuesday night
i wouldn't reuse that cam but thats just me
Quote from: BigBlockSam on July 05, 2010, 07:38:25 PM
i wouldn't reuse that cam but thats just me
why do you say that ? less than 3k miles on it and looks great no wear at all ? :shruggy:
i don't reuse cams that have been broken in already or stored for a long time. . especially in a new motor .unless you can match the lifter to the lob it was running on . that's just one of my rules of thumb . plus you wiped out a distributor gear in that cam . you might not be able to see a problem starting.
don't break a new motor for a $150 cam . :Twocents: you never take my advise anyway :yesnod:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on July 06, 2010, 12:59:58 PM
i don't reuse cams that have been broken in already or stored for a long time. . especially in a new motor .unless you can match the lifter to the lob it was running on . that's just one of my rules of thumb . plus you wiped out a distributor gear in that cam . you might not be able to see a problem starting.
don't break a new motor for a $150 cam . :Twocents: you never take my advise anyway :yesnod:
we have all the lifters matched and lables to go back the way they came out , no gear was wiped out just the fuel rod and it was a soft one that mopar is having problems with , ran the hughes hardened on for the last year on this cam and it looks great . , this cam looks so good I 'm not scared of it at all .
Quote from: BigBlockSam on July 06, 2010, 12:59:58 PM
i don't reuse cams...:
I had a little Dr Seuss book for my grandson and rewrote your reply :D. Sorry for the bad humor. I guess too much time on the roof and heat today :slap:
Green Birds and Cam
My names BigBlockSam
Big BlockSam I am
I don't drive green Birds
or reuse a cam
I do not like them
here or there
Neither from storage
Not even anywhere.
Not without the lifters
Or broken in some
Don't care if it's stored
Just my rule of thumb
Won't take my advise
BigBlockSam I am
I don't drive green Birds
or reuse a cam
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: that was great
it may be cursed from being in the birdible may be a good idea not to put it in my 500 :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
Stu..
Buy a new cam, there was some metal floating around in that oil, who knows...for the money just go new.
Quote from: FLG on July 06, 2010, 03:38:33 PM
Stu..
Buy a new cam, there was some metal floating around in that oil, who knows...for the money just go new.
we bought the big magnet drain plug and found no extra metal in the motor anywhere . We also drained this oil filter and checked that oil really well for metal ., A year ago when it ate the fuel pump rod we did three really quick oil changes and must have gotten most of the extra metal then . I would be way more concern if we had not taken these steps . I really like the way this cam preformed it was just not engineered to run with the six pac set up . It will do great in a single 4 440 . But thats another project for down the road .
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Quote from: BigBlockSam on Today at 11:59:58 AM
i don't reuse cams...:
I had a little Dr Seuss book for my grandson and rewrote your reply Cheesy. Sorry for the bad humor. I guess too much time on the roof and heat today slap
Green Birds and Cam
My names BigBlockSam
Big BlockSam I am
I don't drive green Birds
or reuse a cam
I do not like them
here or there
Neither from storage
Not even anywhere.
Not without the lifters
Or broken in some
Don't care if it's stored
Just my rule of thumb
Won't take my advise
BigBlockSam I am
I don't drive green Birds
or reuse a cam
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :cheers: you got way to much time on your hands and i'll drive any birdie any color . if ya let me :cheers:
i told you Stu won't take my advise . :nana:
Stuart Next time you need a good 440 call me I have two one in the Daytona and one in the 500 Might cost ya a bit more as they come with the car. :icon_smile_big: Jay. :cheers:
It's always a tough decision as to how far to go. On the one hand it looks like all of the metal particles are gone but on the other, sometimes a little piece can be hiding somewhere.
This new problem didn't create any new metal particles, you've driven it quite a bit since the previous problem and I'm assuming that all of the bearings looked fine.
I say clean it up and put it together. If that cam didn't flatten a lobe before now, it shouldn't on this go-round either.
My luck is usually a lot like yours. I just bought a 70 Challenger plum crazy RT/SE, 383 car to restore. Hopefully my luck is better with this 383 than it has been in the past. ;D
Quote from: hotrod98 on July 06, 2010, 11:24:35 PM
Hopefully my luck is better with this 383 than it has been in the past. ;D
why? did your boat drift off without it?
;D
I tend to buy a lot of 68 and 69 runners and superbees and most of them have 383's. It's just a fact of life. Never understood why they didn't put good ole 440 four barrel's in them. I always try to keep the correct engines in my cars so if it's a 383 car, it's going to have a 383 in it.
For the most part, the problems that I've had with 383's have been minor ones. Mostly dealing with leaks, etc.
There are several guys that I drag race with that prefer b blocks over rb blocks. They say that they live longer.
Quote from: WINGMAN on July 06, 2010, 06:34:25 PM
Stuart Next time you need a good 440 call me I have two one in the Daytona and one in the 500 Might cost ya a bit more as they come with the car. :icon_smile_big: Jay. :cheers:
JR remember the daytona is mine anyway sometime in the future , so lets just keep it in one piece for now please :D hope to see you friday at briggs ??? the cruise across kansas is coming through hope you can make it ????
Quote from: hotrod98 on July 07, 2010, 08:42:47 AM
;D
I tend to buy a lot of 68 and 69 runners and superbees and most of them have 383's. It's just a fact of life. Never understood why they didn't put good ole 440 four barrel's in them. I always try to keep the correct engines in my cars so if it's a 383 car, it's going to have a 383 in it.
For the most part, the problems that I've had with 383's have been minor ones. Mostly dealing with leaks, etc.
There are several guys that I drag race with that prefer b blocks over rb blocks. They say that they live longer.
built the 383 in this car 15 years ago , this motor is 30 over with a mild street cam, mild stall , and runs like a bat out of hell . We have abused it all over the country and it starts up and goes every time . I love 383's it the damn 440 thats are cursed for me . :Twocents:
and again this cam is not going back in this motor I have the new mr six pac cam for the superbird.
the heads and crank are going out to be checked and hopefully new rod and pistons will be here soon .
Your kids look much older in person. :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: hotrod98 on July 07, 2010, 02:05:57 PM
Your kids look much older in person. :icon_smile_big:
funny how that works
383's are good motors but they don't compare to a healthy 440 . it's easier to get hp out of a 440 . we use to take good running 383's out of cars and discard them . just to install 440's . i wish i had some of those 383's now . :Twocents:
Quote from: hotrod98 on July 07, 2010, 02:05:57 PM
Your kids look much older in person. :icon_smile_big:
especially Quinton, he is as tall as I am!
By the way, thanks Stuart. I finally got off my butt and ordered the exhaust gaskets for my 'Bird after seeing yours.
That should be one less noise I have to deal with......
Quote from: 70Sbird on July 07, 2010, 06:26:49 PM
Quote from: hotrod98 on July 07, 2010, 02:05:57 PM
Your kids look much older in person. :icon_smile_big:
especially Quinton, he is as tall as I am!
By the way, thanks Stuart. I finally got off my butt and ordered the exhaust gaskets for my 'Bird after seeing yours.
That should be one less noise I have to deal with......
now maybe you can hear your knock better ??? :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
yeah that picture is about 10 years old or so we were doing what we do traveling as a family to a car show in wichita the WAM show
great picture of the car just a couple years after its resto
Stuart, you have a great family. The kids are very knowledgable about cars and very polite. And, we enjoyed talking with your wife. She seems very nice.
Hope to see some or all of them at St. Louis. I think I promised someone a ride around the track in the Black Ice bird.
QuoteI think I promised someone a ride around the track in the Black Ice bird.
i know i won't be at that show . back yard body shop opens up soon .
i look forward to the day that i can ride in your bird and meet you and little Stu face to face . :cheers:
Rene...I promised Stuart's son that he could ride with us.
I promised you that you could drive. Big difference. :icon_smile_big:
when i said little Stu , i meant big Stuart . he's just smaller then me :yesnod:
Quote from: hotrod98 on July 10, 2010, 12:28:53 AM
Rene...I promised Stuart's son that he could ride with us.
I promised you that you could drive. Big difference. :icon_smile_big:
quintin told me he was suppost to drive yours :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
If Rene's not going to be there...I'm definitely driving the bird on the first trip around the track. Quinton can drive it the next year. I promise.
Quote from: hotrod98 on July 11, 2010, 11:07:49 AM
If Rene's not going to be there...I'm definitely driving the bird on the first trip around the track. Quinton can drive it the next year. I promise.
i bought a set of new pistons and rings today 80 bucks and a blue mopar performance regulator . now i just need rods
Quote from: moparstuart on July 11, 2010, 09:49:50 PM
Quote from: hotrod98 on July 11, 2010, 11:07:49 AM
If Rene's not going to be there...I'm definitely driving the bird on the first trip around the track. Quinton can drive it the next year. I promise.
i bought a set of new pistons and rings today 80 bucks and a blue mopar performance regulator . now i just need rods
why the constant output regulator?
Quote from: hotrod98 on July 11, 2010, 11:07:49 AM
If Rene's not going to be there...I'm definitely driving the bird on the first trip around the track. Quinton can drive it the next year. I promise.
LOL I think he was throwing that out there.
But I will right click, save and print out that quote for notorization =)
Never put anything in writing unless you're ready to stand behind it.
Quote from: pettybird on July 11, 2010, 11:10:03 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on July 11, 2010, 09:49:50 PM
Quote from: hotrod98 on July 11, 2010, 11:07:49 AM
If Rene's not going to be there...I'm definitely driving the bird on the first trip around the track. Quinton can drive it the next year. I promise.
i bought a set of new pistons and rings today 80 bucks and a blue mopar performance regulator . now i just need rods
why the constant output regulator?
I had an extra blue one , from my 69 runner and bill my bubdy with the blue 64 plymouth said his was not working right , well the blue one was way too hot for my car ,It kept blowing my coil and my electronic box . His car is more of a race/street car so he wanted it . He put it on his car and it fixed him right up . So he gave me a 20.00 discount on the pistons . So i paid 80 bucks for brand new pistons with new rings .
i did buy new stock standard bore pistons now i just need rods
this is the top of the old one no damage
new ones -
te old one doesn't look bad but for $100/set for new ones, why chance it?
Quote from: pettybird on July 14, 2010, 10:06:27 AM
te old one doesn't look bad but for $100/set for new ones, why chance it?
yeah just 80 bucks out of pocket and my engine builder insisted on new piston and rods .
now i just need to decide on a good rod to use for long distance driving .
Stuart,
Just got my Remflex gaskets on Monday, Should I start a poll, will I get to test them out on my car before you do on yours?
:nana:
i would guess i'm at least a month out , :brickwall:
Quote from: moparstuart on July 14, 2010, 10:24:44 PM
i would guess i'm at least a month out , :brickwall:
I'm thinking that I may do mine Saturday. I have a local mopar show (Mopars Invade Roanoke) later this month so I may wash the 'Bird as well!
I have quite the collection of squashed bugs on the windshield and nose.
good you can be the test then :icon_smile_big: are you doing both or just the head to manifold or just the flange ???
Quote from: moparstuart on July 14, 2010, 10:42:45 PM
good you can be the test then :icon_smile_big: are you doing both or just the head to manifold or just the flange ???
Just the flange as my manifolds have been happily sealed to the head since 2004, unitl I disurb something!
Quote from: 70Sbird on July 14, 2010, 10:48:14 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on July 14, 2010, 10:42:45 PM
good you can be the test then :icon_smile_big: are you doing both or just the head to manifold or just the flange ???
Just the flange as my manifolds have been happily sealed to the head since 2004, unitl I disurb something!
when we pulled mine the flange was burnt out the worst but my right rear head area was burnt some too so good thing i got both
Quote from: moparstuart on July 14, 2010, 10:13:06 AM
now i just need to decide on a good rod to use for long distance driving .
HHHHEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I bought a set of rods from Mopar Performance a few years ago for the six pack motor in the 69. My son worked for a Dodge dealership and they let him order 12 rods. We picked out the ones that were closest balance wise and sent the other four back. My machine shop was able to get that rotating assembly perfectly balanced. You can really tell the difference when they're balanced correctly. They live a lot longer too. I'm not sure if they still make those rods but they were similar to the six pack rods. I have a set of six pack rods but they're not close enough in weight to get a real good balance. If you want them I'll take a $100 for the set. You might pick up a couple of more rods somewhere and make a close set. I've been saving them for a guy but after six years I'm beginning to think he doesn't want them.
I've been running Manley rods in most of my race motors, I've had very good luck with them. The little super pro small block motor sees 6800 quite regularly. I run aluminum rods but I think they make steel rods as well.
Quote from: hotrod98 on July 15, 2010, 02:07:24 PM
I bought a set of rods from Mopar Performance a few years ago for the six pack motor in the 69. My son worked for a Dodge dealership and they let him order 12 rods. We picked out the ones that were closest balance wise and sent the other four back. My machine shop was able to get that rotating assembly perfectly balanced. You can really tell the difference when they're balanced correctly. They live a lot longer too. I'm not sure if they still make those rods but they were similar to the six pack rods. I have a set of six pack rods but they're not close enough in weight to get a real good balance. If you want them I'll take a $100 for the set. You might pick up a couple of more rods somewhere and make a close set. I've been saving them for a guy but after six years I'm beginning to think he doesn't want them.
I've been running Manley rods in most of my race motors, I've had very good luck with them. The little super pro small block motor sees 6800 quite regularly. I run aluminum rods but I think they make steel rods as well.
thanks for the offer on the six pacs but i want new rods and i want someting lighter then those monsters , they were in the first motor and I put one out the side of the block .
Quotethose monsters , they were in the first motor and I put one out the side of the block .
Yea , those sixpack rods are to heavy . now they got stronger ones that are lighter.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Eagle-6-760-H-Beam-Rods-Chrysler-Mopar-426W-440-990-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3f0115571cQQitemZ270601115420QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
what do you think of these ?
Stu, Those are an excellent choice for connecting rods. :2thumbs:
Quote from: 1HotDaytona on July 16, 2010, 08:59:50 PM
Stu, Those are an excellent choice for connecting rods. :2thumbs:
cool I think i will pull the trigger
russ at indy has them for around the same price , I will buy them at indy
Nice!
now i'm thinking mancini
http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/corodse1.html
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
look what showed up at out hpac mopar cruise AMC guys
my H beams came friday :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
Quote from: moparstuart on July 24, 2010, 07:20:49 PM
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
look what showed up at out hpac mopar cruise AMC guys
Hey..I gots one of them little cars also!! :D
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj215/A383Wing/Our%20Cars/dcp_3276.jpg)
Quote from: moparstuart on July 24, 2010, 07:23:15 PM
my H beams came friday :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
are the rods aluminum?
Quote from: A383Wing on July 24, 2010, 08:38:47 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on July 24, 2010, 07:23:15 PM
my H beams came friday :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
are the rods aluminum?
forged steel ,, I dont think your suppost to drive long distances on aluminum rods , they are for a quarter mile at a time ?
Quote from: moparstuart on July 24, 2010, 08:40:52 PM
Quote from: A383Wing on July 24, 2010, 08:38:47 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on July 24, 2010, 07:23:15 PM
my H beams came friday :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
are the rods aluminum?
forged steel ,, I dont think your suppost to drive long distances on aluminum rods , they are for a quarter mile at a time ?
yea..that's why I asked....they sure look shiny on my computer....I wasn't sure
Quote from: A383Wing on July 24, 2010, 08:43:18 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on July 24, 2010, 08:40:52 PM
Quote from: A383Wing on July 24, 2010, 08:38:47 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on July 24, 2010, 07:23:15 PM
my H beams came friday :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
are the rods aluminum?
forged steel ,, I dont think your suppost to drive long distances on aluminum rods , they are for a quarter mile at a time ?
yea..that's why I asked....they sure look shiny on my computer....I wasn't sure
Eagle ESP H-Beam Connecting Rods
Eagle ESP H-Beam Connecting Rods
Connecting Rods, 6.760 in., ESP 4340 H-Beam, Cap Screw, Bushed, Mopar, Big Block RB, Set of 8
3D Design? Rods with a part number ending in "3D" have extra machining in non critical areas to save weight. In some cases they can make engine balancing easier.
EAGLE RODS FEATURE:
Weight matched sets, avaliable individually
Certified 4130 steel, vacuum degassed to remove impurities
EACH Forging is X Rayed, Sonic Tested & Magnafluxed to indure quality
All surfaces are 100% machined
Shotpeened to stress reieve the metal
ARP 7/16" 8740 capscrew bolts (190,000psi) standard. (VW have 5/16")
ARP L-19 rod bolts (265,000psi), are recomended for Small Blocks over 700 hp and Big Blocks over 800hp. and are available at additonal cost
Multi Stage Heat Treated
Packaged in weight matched sets end to end +/- 1 gram
Regular price: $524.95
Sale price: $419.00
EAG-CRS6760C3D
QuoteHey..I gots one of them little cars also!
:smilielol:
Unfortunately those fancy rods don't work with press in wrist pinned pistons...
They are for floating pistons. :'( :flame: :brickwall: :slap:
so more pistons or send back the rods?
hey Mr!
send that motor this way and let some northern boys build it for ya . maybe we can change your black cloud to a gray one :D
:brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall:
who sells a new , good low compression piston and rings for my floating pin rods ?
i would get in touch with the company that sold you the rods and see what pistons they recommend .
i found these on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Plymouth-440-forged-Probe-pistons-flat-top-1-090-/150416080296?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item23057f3da8
Quote from: BigBlockSam on July 29, 2010, 02:27:05 PM
i would get in touch with the company that sold you the rods and see what pistons they recommend .
i found these on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Plymouth-440-forged-Probe-pistons-flat-top-1-090-/150416080296?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item23057f3da8
yeah i did mancini quoted me 500.00 buck for pistons and rings , I was just hoping to not spend that much . :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall:
:pity:
how about weisco pro tru? they come with rings and are forged. I think they're still less than $500.
Quote from: pettybird on July 29, 2010, 03:34:34 PM
how about weisco pro tru? they come with rings and are forged. I think they're still less than $500.
[/quote ] will look them up
they went up a lot...sorry.
how about these?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/UEM-KB184-STD/ (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/UEM-KB184-STD/)
http://www.summitracing.com/search/Brand/Wiseco/Product-Line/Wiseco-Pro-Tru-Forged-Piston-Kits/Make/DODGE/?Ns=Rank%7cAsc&autoview=SKU&page=2
yeah what i found i guess i'll just bite the bullet and buy the mancini's , I gotta get it back together for monster mopar
:cheers: yea , go with the ones they recommend
i have ya covered stuart, i'll buy the RR from ya for $1000.00 and that way you can afford the pistons and some refreshments....................................
motor is finally ready to re assemble , heads checked out great , new pistons , new rods , new mr six pac cam
crank got all the mains turned
:drool5:
you ain't got that thing together yet? :D
:popcrn: replacing them all
Quote from: A383Wing on August 20, 2010, 09:01:47 PM
you ain't got that thing together yet? :D
st louis here we come baby , wanna get some miles on it before we make the trip , wont be long now untill we are cruising again
:drool5: everythings getting a fresh coat of paint
:popcrn:
:drool5:
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:cheers:
I'm guessing that you're driving to SL.
We're going to trailer our bird. That way I have lots of room in the truck for parts that may be purchased from the swap meet area. We'll unload at the track on Friday and drive back and forth to the hotel in the bird all weekend. I think a lot of people are planning to do it this way.
With the truck we can also carry several chairs, a couple of pop-ups and our big ice chest.
Now if we can keep school buses from running into the back of us on I-44 we'll be okay.
Quote from: hotrod98 on August 21, 2010, 05:19:42 PM
I'm guessing that you're driving to SL.
We're going to trailer our bird. That way I have lots of room in the truck for parts that may be purchased from the swap meet area. We'll unload at the track on Friday and drive back and forth to the hotel in the bird all weekend. I think a lot of people are planning to do it this way.
With the truck we can also carry several chairs, a couple of pop-ups and our big ice chest.
Now if we can keep school buses from running into the back of us on I-44 we'll be okay.
if we can get some seat time in it and break it in we will be driving it down to rich's place early friday morning
I talked to leo tonight and the motor should be ready to go back in wednsday
Quote from: moparstuart on August 21, 2010, 09:56:24 PM
I talked to leo tonight and the motor should be ready to go back in wednsday
So it looks like you probably will have your exhaust gaskets in before mine!
Lookinf good Stuart, I'm Jealous
Quote from: 70Sbird on August 25, 2010, 06:41:36 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on August 21, 2010, 09:56:24 PM
I talked to leo tonight and the motor should be ready to go back in wednsday
So it looks like you probably will have your exhaust gaskets in before mine!
Lookinf good Stuart, I'm Jealous
yes if all goes well they will be installed tonight !!!!!!!!
i will light a candle tonight to success :yesnod:
Motor is in WOOHOO. I will let my old man post the pics =P
:drool5: :drool5: not running yet but down in the bay as of a couple hours ago
:popcrn: we get the front wheels up on blocks so the cherry picker will slide under the car and clear
and we jack the car way up in the back to tilt the motor and trans in
:popcrn: :popcrn:
:popcrn: only took like 10 minuted to get it down in there and bolted up once we started
:drool5: mcgraw racings cuda race car , it got a new 440 this year also
:popcrn:
:drool5:
:popcrn:
:popcrn: year scott my new exhaust gaskets are on the head to manifold , flange gaskets go on tomorrow :nana:
my home made frame connectors , a must for a convertible , & my convertible torq boxes
:popcrn: :popcrn:
:popcrn: should be up and running by the week end
great pic's
That will look sweet rolling down the highway in a few weeks :2thumbs:
Looking good Stuart, Maybe I'll get off my arse and get my gaskets in this weekend, that way we can have a dual trial of these gaskets!
:icon_smile_big:
very nice!
4th times a charm right ? :shruggy:
it gets easier the more times you do it
Quote from: BigBlockSam on August 27, 2010, 09:56:35 AM
it gets easier the more times you do it
I dont know about easier , but we are getting quicker :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: moparstuart on August 27, 2010, 09:45:00 AM
4th times a charm right ? :shruggy:
or time to get a new motor guy.
or a 5.7 hemi swap ;)
Quote from: pettybird on August 27, 2010, 10:06:14 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on August 27, 2010, 09:45:00 AM
4th times a charm right ? :shruggy:
or time to get a new motor guy.
or a 5.7 hemi swap ;)
or an owned who isnt so cheap , broke all the time , and has deep pockets to do it right the first time :shruggy: :D :D In a perfect world it would have brians hemi in it , would be at least 1/2 way there by now .
Quote from: moparstuart on August 27, 2010, 10:09:18 AM
Quote from: pettybird on August 27, 2010, 10:06:14 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on August 27, 2010, 09:45:00 AM
4th times a charm right ? :shruggy:
or time to get a new motor guy.
or a 5.7 hemi swap ;)
or an owned who isnt so cheap , broke all the time , and has deep pockets to do it right the first time :shruggy: :D :D In a perfect world it would have brians hemi in it , would be at least 1/2 way there by now .
I don't think the depth of your pockets has much to do with your luck with your motor--you've just run straight into Murphy's Law more than most. Good luck this time!
Quote from: pettybird on August 27, 2010, 11:46:41 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on August 27, 2010, 10:09:18 AM
Quote from: pettybird on August 27, 2010, 10:06:14 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on August 27, 2010, 09:45:00 AM
4th times a charm right ? :shruggy:
or time to get a new motor guy.
or a 5.7 hemi swap ;)
or an owned who isnt so cheap , broke all the time , and has deep pockets to do it right the first time :shruggy: :D :D In a perfect world it would have brians hemi in it , would be at least 1/2 way there by now .
I don't think the depth of your pockets has much to do with your luck with your motor--you've just run straight into Murphy's Law more than most. Good luck this time!
yeah but when you dont have the cash and reuse 40 year olds parts ? then you get what you pay for :Twocents:
i have read your entire post about the bird from start to finish its been a long 13 hours but i made it. It made for an excellent story and im glad i read it through it sucks you've had such bad luck i think you need an exorcism on that car haha
Quote from: jpsycoboy5 on August 27, 2010, 12:38:08 PM
i have read your entire post about the bird from start to finish its been a long 13 hours but i made it. It made for an excellent story and im glad i read it through it sucks you've had such bad luck i think you need an exorcism on that car haha
THANKS , it has all been really fun and i still love the car to death . :2thumbs:
Quote from: moparstuart on August 27, 2010, 12:07:07 PM
Quote from: pettybird on August 27, 2010, 11:46:41 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on August 27, 2010, 10:09:18 AM
Quote from: pettybird on August 27, 2010, 10:06:14 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on August 27, 2010, 09:45:00 AM
4th times a charm right ? :shruggy:
or time to get a new motor guy.
or a 5.7 hemi swap ;)
or an owned who isnt so cheap , broke all the time , and has deep pockets to do it right the first time :shruggy: :D :D In a perfect world it would have brians hemi in it , would be at least 1/2 way there by now .
I don't think the depth of your pockets has much to do with your luck with your motor--you've just run straight into Murphy's Law more than most. Good luck this time!
yeah but when you dont have the cash and reuse 40 year olds parts ? then you get what you pay for :Twocents:
yeah, but what did you break? I'm still running original rods, as are most of us. heck--the petty car went to Moparfest last weekend, and it's never been apart. no windowed blocks, no ruined fuel pump pushrods...I feel bad for what you've gone through. it's not like you've got a 250 shot on the car and you're making 40 passes a week.
I replaced EVERYTHING in the B5's motor except for the block, crank, rods and head castings. those parts aren't supposed to break!
...and though I replaced everything, I bargain hunted for all of it. it took me two years to gather all of the parts...
Quote from: pettybird on August 27, 2010, 03:14:13 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on August 27, 2010, 12:07:07 PM
Quote from: pettybird on August 27, 2010, 11:46:41 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on August 27, 2010, 10:09:18 AM
Quote from: pettybird on August 27, 2010, 10:06:14 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on August 27, 2010, 09:45:00 AM
4th times a charm right ? :shruggy:
or time to get a new motor guy.
or a 5.7 hemi swap ;)
or an owned who isnt so cheap , broke all the time , and has deep pockets to do it right the first time :shruggy: :D :D In a perfect world it would have brians hemi in it , would be at least 1/2 way there by now .
I don't think the depth of your pockets has much to do with your luck with your motor--you've just run straight into Murphy's Law more than most. Good luck this time!
yeah but when you dont have the cash and reuse 40 year olds parts ? then you get what you pay for :Twocents:
yeah, but what did you break? I'm still running original rods, as are most of us. heck--the petty car went to Moparfest last weekend, and it's never been apart. no windowed blocks, no ruined fuel pump pushrods...I feel bad for what you've gone through. it's not like you've got a 250 shot on the car and you're making 40 passes a week.
I replaced EVERYTHING in the B5's motor except for the block, crank, rods and head castings. those parts aren't supposed to break!
...and though I replaced everything, I bargain hunted for all of it. it took me two years to gather all of the parts...
yeah me too bargain here and there , this car has done some strange stuff . You would think the red car would be acting up but its old faithful even after being kicked to the curb :smilielol:
that's the petty car for us. you should see how bad the cam bearings looked when I was a senior in high school...and yet it runs like a champ. I dunno about them mopars.
:yesnod: i have to look for bargains or else i couldn't afford to run these cars but your motors are doing strange things . 440 blocks are tough as nails .
Quote from: BigBlockSam on August 27, 2010, 04:47:53 PM
:yesnod: i have to look for bargains or else i couldn't afford to run these cars but your motors are doing strange things . 440 blocks are tough as nails .
Thats because you have so many to keep up.
QuoteThats because you have so many to keep up.
:yesnod: true, and i want to keep them . almost had to sell a couple this year :rotz:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on August 27, 2010, 05:00:37 PM
QuoteThats because you have so many to keep up.
:yesnod: true, and i want to keep them . almost had to sell a couple this year :rotz:
me too i did sell one of mine , and almost a 2nd ? had a outrageous offer on a third of mine but i think it was a hoax from the beginning but i wasnt selling that one for any amount
Quotei wasnt selling that one for any amount
me too, i got a real good offer on my daytona . that one is not for sale , ever
Quote from: BigBlockSam on August 27, 2010, 06:50:53 PM
Quotei wasnt selling that one for any amount
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me too, i got a real good offer on my daytona . that one is not for sale , ever
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any way to get the rear that high without a lift?? or is that exccessive and maybe others could do it on high jack stands???
with the nose still on the car , that is the easiest way we have found to get the motor and trans combo to slip right in
4th time now and it has been pretty easy every time this way .
Stuart,
Ive been worried about not being able to get my motor into the car once the nose is on. :shruggy: did you use a standard cherry picker or has it been modified with a longer boom?
any pics of it going in?
Thanks for keeping us updated with quality info/pics. :2thumbs:
Quote from: FJ5WING on August 29, 2010, 07:22:01 AM
Stuart,
Ive been worried about not being able to get my motor into the car once the nose is on. :shruggy: did you use a standard cherry picker or has it been modified with a longer boom?
any pics of it going in?
Thanks for keeping us updated with quality info/pics. :2thumbs:
its a giant picker very long legs & boom
I was helping with the install so thats all the pictures i have , you can alway install from the bottom if your doing the supension and all .
when i do mine . i was thinking of taking the front wheels and spoiler off. them putting the front on the ground and lifting the back with jack stands. i don't have a lift .
Quote from: FJ5WING on August 29, 2010, 07:22:01 AM
Stuart,
Ive been worried about not being able to get my motor into the car once the nose is on. :shruggy: did you use a standard cherry picker or has it been modified with a longer boom?
any pics of it going in?
Thanks for keeping us updated with quality info/pics. :2thumbs:
[/quotQuote from: FJ5WING on August 29, 2010, 07:22:01 AM
Stuart,
Ive been worried about not being able to get my motor into the car once the nose is on. :shruggy: did you use a standard cherry picker or has it been modified with a longer boom?
any pics of it going in?
Thanks for keeping us updated with quality info/pics. :2thumbs:
Just go in from the side.
that's what I did with Marty, but I put the trans on afterward. I've used a longer hoist on the B5 car and it was very nice to have it all in one.
that tail-up maneuver for stu's car looks like a great idea.
I dont have access to a lift so its going to have to be suspension first - engine/trans after.
I have wondered if I can shoot in over the fender from the side :shruggy: but planned on securing an overhead chain hoist to the I beam in the garage and just lowering the engine after pushing the body under. I have a few months to ponder while things are getting all nice and shiney. :scratchchin:
Quote from: FJ5WING on August 30, 2010, 07:28:29 AM
I dont have access to a lift so its going to have to be suspension first - engine/trans after.
I have wondered if I can shoot in over the fender from the side :shruggy: but planned on securing an overhead chain hoist to the I beam in the garage and just lowering the engine after pushing the body under. I have a few months to ponder while things are getting all nice and shiney. :scratchchin:
Do you have access to a loader tractor?
Quote from: FJ5WING on August 30, 2010, 07:28:29 AM
I dont have access to a lift so its going to have to be suspension first - engine/trans after.
I have wondered if I can shoot in over the fender from the side :shruggy: but planned on securing an overhead chain hoist to the I beam in the garage and just lowering the engine after pushing the body under. I have a few months to ponder while things are getting all nice and shiney. :scratchchin:
if you're going to do that, why not lift the body instead? put the motor/trans on the K frame, pick up the car, and slide the mechanicals underneath. it won't weigh much without the front end, interior, etc. on it.
Quote from: pettybird on August 30, 2010, 12:30:54 PM
Quote from: FJ5WING on August 30, 2010, 07:28:29 AM
I dont have access to a lift so its going to have to be suspension first - engine/trans after.
I have wondered if I can shoot in over the fender from the side :shruggy: but planned on securing an overhead chain hoist to the I beam in the garage and just lowering the engine after pushing the body under. I have a few months to ponder while things are getting all nice and shiney. :scratchchin:
if you're going to do that, why not lift the body instead? put the motor/trans on the K frame, pick up the car, and slide the mechanicals underneath. it won't weigh much without the front end, interior, etc. on it.
I didnt want to remove the nose after it was painted, not sure of anyway to pick up the body with the nose attached unless a lift is used.
anyway Im not in a rush....thanks for all the suggestions and Id like to extend appologies to Stuart for a mini hijack.
Quote from: FJ5WING on August 31, 2010, 08:47:07 AM
Quote from: pettybird on August 30, 2010, 12:30:54 PM
Quote from: FJ5WING on August 30, 2010, 07:28:29 AM
I dont have access to a lift so its going to have to be suspension first - engine/trans after.
I have wondered if I can shoot in over the fender from the side :shruggy: but planned on securing an overhead chain hoist to the I beam in the garage and just lowering the engine after pushing the body under. I have a few months to ponder while things are getting all nice and shiney. :scratchchin:
if you're going to do that, why not lift the body instead? put the motor/trans on the K frame, pick up the car, and slide the mechanicals underneath. it won't weigh much without the front end, interior, etc. on it.
no problem at all , anything to help other get there cars back together .
I didnt want to remove the nose after it was painted, not sure of anyway to pick up the body with the nose attached unless a lift is used.
anyway Im not in a rush....thanks for all the suggestions and Id like to extend appologies to Stuart for a mini hijack.
no problem at all , anything to help other get there cars back together
So is it alive yet? :scratchchin:
:coolgleamA:
:popcrn: i'm hungry
Quote from: BigBlockSam on August 31, 2010, 07:58:55 PM
:popcrn: i'm hungry
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mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :popcrn: :popcrn:
8 days to Monster Mopar ????
started it monday , broke in the cam . runs great , sounds great 65 pounds of oil pressure
he drive it a couple hours yesterday , everything good so far .
MOPAD here we come :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Quote from: moparstuart on September 01, 2010, 11:10:10 AM
started it monday , broke in the cam . runs great , sounds great 65 pounds of oil pressure
he drive it a couple hours yesterday , everything good so far .
MOPAD here we come :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Its about time you end the suspense!! Great news Stu!
Quote from: 1HotDaytona on September 01, 2010, 11:12:06 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on September 01, 2010, 11:10:10 AM
started it monday , broke in the cam . runs great , sounds great 65 pounds of oil pressure
he drive it a couple hours yesterday , everything good so far .
MOPAD here we come :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Its about time you end the suspense!! Great news Stu!
I have not been over there yet to drive it or even hear it my self yet . I will post plenty of pictures once i get it home
Quote from: moparstuart on September 01, 2010, 11:17:52 AM
Quote from: 1HotDaytona on September 01, 2010, 11:12:06 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on September 01, 2010, 11:10:10 AM
started it monday , broke in the cam . runs great , sounds great 65 pounds of oil pressure
he drive it a couple hours yesterday , everything good so far .
MOPAD here we come :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Its about time you end the suspense!! Great news Stu!
I have not been over there yet to drive it or even hear it my self yet . I will post plenty of pictures once i get it home
Oh Im sure you will.
Quote from: 1HotDaytona on September 01, 2010, 11:31:57 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on September 01, 2010, 11:17:52 AM
Quote from: 1HotDaytona on September 01, 2010, 11:12:06 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on September 01, 2010, 11:10:10 AM
started it monday , broke in the cam . runs great , sounds great 65 pounds of oil pressure
he drive it a couple hours yesterday , everything good so far .
MOPAD here we come :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Its about time you end the suspense!! Great news Stu!
I have not been over there yet to drive it or even hear it my self yet . I will post plenty of pictures once i get it home
Oh Im sure you will.
:icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
post a video, and not just sitting at idle . lets hear it a little...................................Please . i want to hear that Mr sixpack cam. :cheers:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 01, 2010, 11:48:42 AM
post a video, and not just sitting at idle . lets hear it a little...................................Please . i want to hear that Mr sixpack cam. :cheers:
I want to see a video of tire smoke!
Scott
P.S. I still don't have my flange gaskets in
QuoteI want to see a video of tire smoke!
Scott
:iagree:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 01, 2010, 10:39:22 PM
QuoteI want to see a video of tire smoke!
Scott
:iagree:
let me get a few thousand miles on it before we do any of that . I dont need anymore motor problems .
well drivin from KC will break it in. and throw any chiefs junk in the trunk when ya come. im a chiefs freak.
Quote from: nvrbdn on September 02, 2010, 12:14:26 PM
well drivin from KC will break it in. and throw any chiefs junk in the trunk when ya come. im a chiefs freak.
not much hope for them this year , but i too am a suffering chiefs fan
:popcrn: miles on the car at the beginning of this show season , car was down with a bad motor from second week in june untill the first of september . I still managed to put a few miles on her .
I decided it was a super nice day today and got it back out one last time . Here are the miles today
Ian and I had to run and get gas for the lawn mower so taylor could mow one last time , so we took it and then went for a long cruise
:popcrn:it was a little cloudy but sunny , and then it got completely overcast and darker fast , but it was still a good temp. out.
:popcrn:
:drool5:
Quote from: moparstuart on November 21, 2010, 06:43:21 PM
:popcrn: it was a little cloudy but sunny , and then it got completely overcast and darker fast , but it was still a good temp. out.
snowing here now... (http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj215/A383Wing/GIF%20Icons/Pee.gif)
we put dryer sheets in both the cars to deture the mice and put the car covers on them
:drool5:excuse all my junk
:popcrn:little ian comes in handy to squeeze back in the corner ,and put the cover on.
:drool5: both cars covered and ready for a winter nap
:popcrn:
she was sleeping but i had to take a look at her :icon_smile_big: :yesnod:
photo shop my buddy did
Everyone is aways giving me trouble about getting pictures of the car with all the windows down !!
The rear regulators have never worked right and my buddy mike meads has a 70 coronet R/T convert and he made his rear power regulators and offered to help me .
My body man had good intensions but really just messed my car up when trying to convert my standard roll up regulators to power . So mike and I took them all apart and used 88 chevy van front power regulators and cut and converted them to work .
:drool5: good used chevy van regulators and motors 40.00 for the pair
:popcrn: old manual reg and the new power one , we cut the arm and rollers off the old one to graft onto the new one .
:drool5:
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:drool5: that weekend over a month ago we only had time to finish fabbing up the left rear one , so mike went home and i dropped off the car at his house two weeks ago after the mopar kansas cruise . He kept the car for the last two weeks and finished them up . more pictures to come .
that's really cool :cheers: but you still can' do a burnout :nana:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on May 28, 2011, 10:27:13 PM
that's really cool :cheers: but you still can' do a burnout :nana:
no burn outs
Quoteno burn outs
does that mean that i have to leave :smilielol:
Quotehow come?
i think he's a-scared , he's blown up two motors in this car and he don't wanna blow up a third . i understand that but i still like busting his balls . i'd be willing to do a respectable burnout with his car for him , if he lets me :nana:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on May 30, 2011, 01:10:16 PM
Quotehow come?
i think he's a-scared , he's blown up two motors in this car and he don't wanna blow up a third . i understand that but i still like busting his balls . i'd be willing to do a respectable burnout with his car for him , if he lets me :nana:
you forget it was three motors
Stuart I am just glad someone found a use for chevy parts... :smilielol:
Quote from: dreamcatcher on June 07, 2011, 05:14:00 PM
Stuart I am just glad someone found a use for chevy parts... :smilielol:
I knew someone would say it :brickwall:
:lol: Sorry Stu....think the world of ya my friend ....but it had to be said! :icon_smile_big:
:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
Soooo....How's the radiator working?
Quote from: poppa on August 14, 2011, 03:13:58 PM
Soooo....How's the radiator working?
works fine if i will stop poking holes in it :brickwall: :brickwall: I have the problem fixed and the holes in the rad fixed also .
Have you installed mufflers on those door regulators yet? Thay might keep you out of trouble in those Indy hotel parking lots :popcrn:
Quote from: 41husk on August 15, 2011, 01:25:22 PM
Have you installed mufflers on those door regulators yet? Thay might keep you out of trouble in those Indy hotel parking lots :popcrn:
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: i will get to work on that , or aleast put it on the to do list
me thinks ya gotta very long list.....you would get more of it done if ya stay off the forums all day :D
Quote from: A383Wing on August 15, 2011, 08:01:00 PM
me thinks ya gotta very long list.....you would get more of it done if ya stay off the forums all day :D
very long list
my buddy scott the dodge boy on here did a great video hiway star wayne perkins and my superbirds
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCWuRaG-r_M
and another gotta love the song man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pirq8bhetZ8
hey Stuart can you send Wayne the link or do I need to make him a DVD?
Quote from: thedodgeboys on September 18, 2011, 06:28:58 PM
hey Stuart can you send Wayne the link or do I need to make him a DVD?
i will email them to him LOL i doubt he has a DVD player can u tranfer it to VHS :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
:coolgleamA:
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very cool vids . :cheers: i like the second one where he passes your car . very cool .your car's looking great i'm glad you had a chance to enjoy your car this year and no gremlins. :cheers:
when i saw you post a vid , i thought it was a burnout video :slap: .
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 18, 2011, 07:07:04 PM
very cool vids . :cheers: i like the second one where he passes your car . very cool .your car's looking great i'm glad you had a chance to enjoy your car this year and no gremlins. :cheers:
when i saw you post a vid , i thought it was a burnout video :slap: .
no burn outs allowed :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
The audio isn't so good on this one a little wind noise sorry.
http://youtu.be/PNbRTMxqxLM
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love the air grabber pictures that is a great one
everything better with a hemi! even air grabbers! :) :2thumbs:
burnouts are even greater....
oh, wait... :popcrn:
Someone explain the inside joke about burnouts?
Quote from: randr on September 18, 2011, 08:47:47 PM
Someone explain the inside joke about burnouts?
stuart doesnt do burn outs and sam (rene) asks me every chance he gets :D
I don't do burnouts either :slap:
QuoteI don't do burnouts either slap
i remember a little vid of you and your car doing some rolling burnouts . :yesnod:
Stuart and his car are burnout challenged :smilielol: :cheers:
and i'm just a burnout :D
:popcrn:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 18, 2011, 10:40:35 PM
QuoteI don't do burnouts either slap
i remember a little vid of you and your car doing some rolling burnouts . :yesnod:
Stuart and his car are burnout challenged :smilielol: :cheers:
and i'm just a burnout :D
I thought is was just Stuart that was "challenged" ??
QuoteI thought is was just Stuart that was "challenged" ??
that's true we shouldn't blame his car . i take that back his car isn't challenged , just Stuart :nana:
You know you are just gonna feel bad when he does a fatty burnout and something brakes on his car. Make sure to send your address so he can bill you for the damage =P
1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Wash. DC
good luck on collecting though :D
You mean one like this
http://youtu.be/HoEyAjVSISU
or like this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6dewHjV2P8
Quote from: randr on September 19, 2011, 07:11:23 AM
or like this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6dewHjV2P8
i dont do that
(in a cheech and chong type voice)
c-mon Stuart , take a hit, i mean do a burnout , all the kids are trying it . it'll expand your mind . it's groovy man!
:smilielol:
great burnout vids guys , i luv burnouts . here's one of mine . my bee at 12 midnight . i live in the inner city so it's very tight spaces. the second burnout is better then the first . :cheers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm25vWESMko
here's a short one with the day tona when it had the red wing on it :cheers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtMpduedY8Q
Your wife doesn't sound like she is a big burn out fan! :icon_smile_big:
QuoteYour wife doesn't sound like she is a big burn out fan! icon_smile_big
my wife digs burnouts . she was just worried i was gonna get arrested . it was close to one in the morning.
can that big beautiful black daytona of yours do a burnout . just wondering ;D
Quote from: 41husk on September 19, 2011, 01:20:36 PM
Your wife doesn't sound like she is a big burn out fan! :icon_smile_big:
what do you expect he made her go outside at midnight in her undiies
Quotewhat do you expect he made her go outside at midnight in her undiies
:smilielol: very true,
Stuart... Burnout! :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: come on! :D
QuoteStuart... Burnout! drive drive drive drive drive drive come on! Cheesy
:yesnod: there called muscle cars, every once and a while you have to flex there muscle :cheers:
Give me the keys. I will do it :coolgleamA: :D
Quote from: 66chargerkid on September 20, 2011, 12:12:56 AM
Give me the keys. I will do it :coolgleamA: :D
not going to happen rain man ( slow on the drive way only )
I am sure it can, but I have not. I have in my 68 and the Wannabee. I am sure it is no easier getting melted rubber off a black quarter than it is a blue or green one :RantExplode: I have to many cars to aford new tires every year :cheers:
Quote from: 41husk on September 20, 2011, 01:09:20 PM
I am sure it can, but I have not. I have in my 68 and the Wannabee. I am sure it is no easier getting melted rubber off a black quarter than it is a blue or green one :RantExplode: I have to many cars to aford new tires every year :cheers:
:D :D :D :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
QuoteI am sure it can, but I have not. I have in my 68 and the Wannabee. I am sure it is no easier getting melted rubber off a black quarter than it is a blue or green one RantExplode I have to many cars to aford new tires every year cheers
:cheers: to me a monster burnout is kinds the cherry on top of a good build . i know a lot of people don't understand it . burnouts turn me on ;D
don't worry a burnout or two won't get much rubber on your quarter panels and you won't have to buy new tires.
i have a bunch of big block cars and very little money and will do a burnout at the drop of a dime .
the other night i was out playing pool with the guys and did real shitty . when i got home i pulled the roadrunner out , again very late at nite . did some monster burnouts and put it away quick before the cops came . changed the attitude of the whole evening . i was all alone , no video taken it was just for my spirit . clutch car too . made me happy , happy , happy :boogie: :boogie: :boogie: :dance: :dance:
i guess because of my drag racing back round . Burnouts make me happy and yes in the past i have broken things doing burnouts . i'm much more careful now.
i understand why some people won't do burnouts . it's probably the smart thing to do
but i'm gonna have to bust your balls about it . what are friends for :cheers: :slap:
No problem! to each hos own. It is kinda fun but I had lots a rubber on the quarters of the wannabee. It took me hours to get it off. I am real anal about keeping the play cars clean. Kind of funny since my daily driver truck is never clean inside or out :scratchchin:
i wash my cars once or twice a year but i drive one of them almost every day . :drive:
Thats impressive, you are in NJ? Get some snow up there don't you?
Quote from: moparstuart on September 20, 2011, 10:11:59 AM
Quote from: 66chargerkid on September 20, 2011, 12:12:56 AM
Give me the keys. I will do it :coolgleamA: :D
not going to happen rain man ( slow on the drive way only )
I dont know Stu, I remember seeing him driving in a parking lot too. We all got concerned with that one. :lol:
QuoteGet some snow up there don't you?
my cars are not trailer queens .i use them as much as possible . of coarse i'm not gonna use my restored #'s matching 68 charger r/t in the snow but i will do a burnout with it . even if i get a little tire rubber on the rear panel. yea we get snow . lots of it last year . i run my roadrunner 12 months a year. it lives in a parking spot in front of my house . if there's to much snow on the ground i put a cover on it and use my truck more . i don't take my Harley out in the snow either.
My cars are driven as well but I don't take them out of the garage unless the weather is decent. Just me :shruggy:
I have this friend in new jersey , he likes to get drunk and text me how much he loves me . :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :smilielol: :shruggy:
kisses honey and i'm not drunk this time :smilielol:
but will Stu go out at midnight in his underwear to watch you do burnouts? :rofl:
Quotebut will Stu go out at midnight in his underwear to watch you do burnouts? rofl
i think he'll come out at midnight and yell at me for making so much noise at midnight . :RantExplode: definitely not in his underwear :smilielol:
Then you don't know my dad very well....
Underwear is the correct answer
Quote from: 66chargerkid on September 21, 2011, 08:52:57 PM
Then you don't know my dad very well....
Underwear is the correct answer
He. Correct I would never get dressed if I didn't have too
Quote from: moparstuart on September 21, 2011, 09:19:09 PM
Quote from: 66chargerkid on September 21, 2011, 08:52:57 PM
Then you don't know my dad very well....
Underwear is the correct answer
He. Correct I would never get dressed if I didn't have too
Too bad there is no "like" button on here!
:rofl:
Quote from: moparstuart on September 21, 2011, 04:08:40 PM
I have this friend in new jersey , he likes to get drunk and text me how much he loves me . :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :smilielol: :shruggy:
you got a friend?? :nana: how about me?? huh? huh?
this thread went from Stuarts convert pics to him & his underwear... :shruggy:
Quote from: A383Wing on September 21, 2011, 10:19:35 PM
this thread went from Stuarts convert pics to him & his underwear... :shruggy:[/color]
...to Scott thinking he likes the sound of that.
Quote from: pettybird on September 21, 2011, 10:32:27 PM
Quote from: A383Wing on September 21, 2011, 10:19:35 PM
this thread went from Stuarts convert pics to him & his underwear... :shruggy:[/color]
...to Scott thinking he likes the sound of that.
and it only took 53 pages to get there!
Eventually every thread goes to this point
Quote from: 66chargerkid on September 21, 2011, 11:32:48 PM
Eventually every thread goes to this point
Eventtally every thread goes to your dad in his underwear :shruggy: I hope not!! :nana:
Quote from: A383Wing on September 21, 2011, 10:19:35 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on September 21, 2011, 04:08:40 PM
I have this friend in new jersey , he likes to get drunk and text me how much he loves me . :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :smilielol: :shruggy:
you got a friend?? :nana: how about me?? huh? huh?
this thread went from Stuarts convert pics to him & his underwear... :shruggy:
but you dont text me when you get drunk LOL
Quote from: 41husk on September 22, 2011, 07:35:58 AM
Quote from: 66chargerkid on September 21, 2011, 11:32:48 PM
Eventually every thread goes to this point
Eventtally every thread goes to your dad in his underwear :shruggy: I hope not!! :nana:
:yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
Quotebut you dont text me when you get drunk LOL
expect a text this weekend ;D
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 22, 2011, 12:11:50 PM
Quotebut you dont text me when you get drunk LOL
expect a text this weekend ;D
:cheers: :girlfight: :girlfight: :scared: :scared: :whistling: :callme:
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Quote from: pettybird on September 22, 2011, 01:36:50 PM
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:eek2: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared:
hey...just sayin' me and mr pioneer stereo are working out great. don't knock it till you try it!
Quote from: pettybird on September 22, 2011, 02:03:32 PM
hey...just sayin' me and mr pioneer stereo are working out great. don't knock it till you try it!
no thank u but i can give you rene's cell number who knows we can get u a New text buddy :nana:
:rotz:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 22, 2011, 03:20:07 PM
:rotz:
love u buddy :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
Quotelove u buddy icon_smile_big icon_smile_big icon_smile_big
wuve you too little buddy . :icon_smile_big: :dance: :dance: :boogie: :boogie:
It bears repeating:
Quote from: pettybird on September 22, 2011, 01:36:50 PM
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stereo guy has nothing on phone guy, car wise...
Quote from: moparstuart on September 22, 2011, 09:01:24 AM
Quote from: A383Wing on September 21, 2011, 10:19:35 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on September 21, 2011, 04:08:40 PM
I have this friend in new jersey , he likes to get drunk and text me how much he loves me . :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :smilielol: :shruggy:
you got a friend?? :nana: how about me?? huh? huh?
this thread went from Stuarts convert pics to him & his underwear... :shruggy:
but you dont text me when you get drunk LOL
well, I guess you will never hear from me...I don't gots yer number and I don't drink.... :D
So this is where everbodies hiding.....cleverly disguised as a MoparStuart's Convertible Superbird Project Pic's thread!
and underwear thread
Quote from: held1823 on September 22, 2011, 05:54:24 PM
stereo guy has nothing on phone guy, car wise...
DRRRRREEEEEEAAAAAMMMMMMYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
QuoteDRRRRREEEEEEAAAAAMMMMMMYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!! cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers
hey lover boy it's time to see you do a burnout in your underwear . ;D not a skid mark , a burnout with that wing car of yours . :drive:
Quote from: A383Wing on September 22, 2011, 07:49:19 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on September 22, 2011, 09:01:24 AM
Quote from: A383Wing on September 21, 2011, 10:19:35 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on September 21, 2011, 04:08:40 PM
I have this friend in new jersey , he likes to get drunk and text me how much he loves me . :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :smilielol: :shruggy:
you got a friend?? :nana: how about me?? huh? huh?
this thread went from Stuarts convert pics to him & his underwear... :shruggy:
but you dont text me when you get drunk LOL
my number is in every one of my messages :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: i dont drink either but u can still text me , i dont text unless i absolutely have to . I seen to be able to buy alot more wrecked cars off craigs list if i send a text as sooon as the add pops up ?? no idea why !!!
well, I guess you will never hear from me...I don't gots yer number and I don't drink.... :D
my number is in every one of my messages :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: i dont drink either but u can still text me , i dont text unless i absolutely have to . I seen to be able to buy alot more wrecked cars off craigs list if i send a text as sooon as the add pops up ?? no idea why !!!
at this rate this thread will go the way of the chicks/chargers thread and get locked, in b 4 the lock!!
yea..it will be locked for sure if there is a pic of Stu posted in hin undies...which I pray to the Gods that will never happen
i have another drunken wing car owner stalking(texting) me . He owns a green hemi :nana:
:devil:
Quotei have another drunken wing car owner stalking(texting) me . He owns a green hemi nana
you bitch! cheating on me already and i haven't even seen you do a burnout yet . :slap: :faint:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 23, 2011, 08:13:56 PM
Quotei have another drunken wing car owner stalking(texting) me . He owns a green hemi nana
you bitch! cheating on me already and i haven't even seen you do a burnout yet . :slap: :faint:
:yesnod: :yesnod: :girlfight:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 23, 2011, 02:21:43 PM
QuoteDRRRRREEEEEEAAAAAMMMMMMYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!! cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers cheers
hey lover boy it's time to see you do a burnout in your underwear . ;D not a skid mark , a burnout with that wing car of yours . :drive:
how about a general lee tesh style burnout? cause that's pure youtube gold.
better cooling pushers for my nose cone , i have one in there now but i will upgrade and add a dual set
found some good cooling fans today ( cheap) LOL free in my salvage yard
97-99 caddy catera's have dual ( two) pushers up in front of the a/c condenser
they are perfect with shrouds built on . These caddys are showing up in the u pull it yards because the motors are not that greatest . So you should be able to buy them pretty cheap . Great choice if your on a budget or for a clone to make sure you engine stays cool with that nose up there .
.
new fans they will fit great and have a nice sponge seal around them to seal up well
they car push some serious air too
also started putting a new power steering pump on it tonight the bearings in mine are screaming
looking for a steering pump cooler if anyone has an extra one
Quote from: moparstuart on September 27, 2011, 08:52:51 PM
looking for a steering pump cooler if anyone has an extra one
i'm looking for one of those as well.
If you find a reasonable substitute let me know as I'm struggling with the idea of paying $150 for the last correct one I found
Quote from: 70Sbird on September 27, 2011, 09:06:15 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on September 27, 2011, 08:52:51 PM
looking for a steering pump cooler if anyone has an extra one
i'm looking for one of those as well.
If you find a reasonable substitute let me know as I'm struggling with the idea of paying $150 for the last correct one I found
i'm told 80's mopar cop cars look close ? :shruggy:
those fans have a lot of shroud . which is cool when there running but kinda blocks part of the rad a bit when the fans are off and your depending on airflow . :Twocents:
Quote from: A383Wing on September 23, 2011, 06:49:42 PM
yea..it will be locked for sure if there is a pic of Stu posted in hin undies...which I pray to the Gods that will never happen
Challenge accepted
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 27, 2011, 10:06:44 PM
those fans have a lot of shroud . which is cool when there running but kinda blocks part of the rad a bit when the fans are off and your depending on airflow . :Twocents:
I have an A/C condenser up there already and i like my car to run cool so i , run my eletric fans all the time anyway . I have them run on a switch in the console but rarely flip the switch off .
I only have had to run my electric fan maybe 3 times since we built the car....have it on a separate toggle switch under the dash
Quote from: A383Wing on September 29, 2011, 09:49:51 PM
I only have had to run my electric fan maybe 3 times since we built the car....have it on a separate toggle switch under the dash
but you just have a tiny 383 :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :nana: :nana:
even though you already have the fans i have always heard that the mk8 lincolns have an awesum fan setup also, alot of ram owners are using it after upping the heat under the hood
I have the mark VIII fan on Marty--it is the greatest OEM fan created. check out that thread for pics...it's huge.
Quote from: mauve66 on October 04, 2011, 07:14:57 PM
even though you already have the fans i have always heard that the mk8 lincolns have an awesum fan setup also, alot of ram owners are using it after upping the heat under the hood
i needed pusher fans , i wanna keep the current water pump fan and shroud set up
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:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
:popcrn:
:o I love the pics Stuart!
Please tell me the beautiful brunette isnt a high school cheerleader! :D
Quote from: FJ5WING on October 17, 2011, 08:49:37 AM
:o I love the pics Stuart!
Please tell me the beautiful brunette isnt a high school cheerleader! :D
middlle school :D :D
stacey david asking me if i cut the top off my car :smilielol: :smilielol:
you would not believe how many times at a show i get asked that question
I hope you told him that you did because you couldnt find a new vinyl top for it. ;)
next time you get some hotties on the wing......steady up with the camera for us. PLEASE! :drool5: I really like that girl. :laugh:
Quote from: FJ5WING on October 17, 2011, 12:00:13 PM
I hope you told him that you did because you couldnt find a new vinyl top for it. ;)
next time you get some hotties on the wing......steady up with the camera for us. PLEASE! :drool5: I really like that girl. :laugh:
i have more to post with the blond lol my camera is about on its last leg , but i beat the hell out of it .
if i had a hottie sittin on my wing i dont think my hands would be too steady either :2thumbs: (then id have to explain to the warden how that woman came to be sittin on my car.) :smilielol:
Quote from: nvrbdn on October 17, 2011, 03:19:16 PM
if i had a hottie sittin on my wing i dont think my hands would be too steady either :2thumbs: (then id have to explain to the warden how that woman came to be sittin on my car.) :smilielol:
MY warden wasnt there please dont send her any pictures :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
Quote from: moparstuart on October 17, 2011, 12:43:19 PM
Quote from: FJ5WING on October 17, 2011, 12:00:13 PM
I hope you told him that you did because you couldnt find a new vinyl top for it. ;)
next time you get some hotties on the wing......steady up with the camera for us. PLEASE! :drool5: I really like that girl. :laugh:
i have more to post with the blond lol my camera is about on its last leg , but i beat the hell out of it .
Beat the hell out of your last leg ..........whuh? :lol:
Quote from: maxwellwedge on October 17, 2011, 04:38:04 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on October 17, 2011, 12:43:19 PM
Quote from: FJ5WING on October 17, 2011, 12:00:13 PM
I hope you told him that you did because you couldnt find a new vinyl top for it. ;)
next time you get some hotties on the wing......steady up with the camera for us. PLEASE! :drool5: I really like that girl. :laugh:
i have more to post with the blond lol my camera is about on its last leg , but i beat the hell out of it .
Beat the hell out of your last leg ..........whuh? :lol:
yeah that and my camera LOL
I hate you Stuart. I should put a wing on the '68 and see what happens. Maybe it's a kind of "if they build it they will come" type of thing. Bob
Quote from: RECHRGD on October 17, 2011, 05:33:47 PM
I hate you Stuart. I should put a wing on the '68 and see what happens. Maybe it's a kind of "if they build it they will come" type of thing. Bob
so true. though my wing has a warning sticker that say's must be 18+ to operate! :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: moparstuart on October 17, 2011, 09:11:34 AM
Quote from: FJ5WING on October 17, 2011, 08:49:37 AM
:o I love the pics Stuart!
Please tell me the beautiful brunette isnt a high school cheerleader! :D
middlle school :D :D
no wonder she looks so old. I don't give 'em candy past 5th.
Quote from: pettybird on October 18, 2011, 09:03:04 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on October 17, 2011, 09:11:34 AM
Quote from: FJ5WING on October 17, 2011, 08:49:37 AM
:o I love the pics Stuart!
Please tell me the beautiful brunette isnt a high school cheerleader! :D
middlle school :D :D
no wonder she looks so old. I don't give 'em candy past 5th.
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :D :D :D :D
ok i have been looking for a power steering cooler to make the birdible look & perform better . My fluid seem to like to boil and get frothy . The originals are out of sight so i found one on a 99 expedition in the salvage yard here I think i can modify to look pretty close .
here is the factory look
ha, thats funny. i started goin thru this page and stacy david is on t.v. showed that woman that lives in my house your pic with stacy. :2thumbs:
Quote from: nvrbdn on January 05, 2012, 05:34:22 PM
ha, thats funny. i started goin thru this page and stacy david is on t.v. showed that woman that lives in my house your pic with stacy. :2thumbs:
the woman that lives in your house LOL
your talking about a ps cooler but then mention the fuel............. sooo............... i guess......................... hummmmmmm
Quote from: mauve66 on January 05, 2012, 07:16:42 PM
your talking about a ps cooler but then mention the fuel............. sooo............... i guess......................... hummmmmmm
me thinks he intended to type "fluid"....
i was thinking all the polluted MO air he was breathing through the open roof was effecting his judgement..............................................................
you might be on to something.
maybe he's been sitting in it, daydreaming; the engine running, top down, and garage door closed, since it's 30 degrees outside.
it was 63 here today and 60 tomorrow, so stuart is close enough to be gettin some of that heat too. 50's sat. he could be driving with the top down. :2thumbs:
Quote from: nvrbdn on January 05, 2012, 08:44:53 PM
it was 63 here today and 60 tomorrow, so stuart is close enough to be gettin some of that heat too. 50's sat. he could be driving with the top down. :2thumbs:
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: i will attempt to mod this one and paint it up black
Hey Stuart...call Bob at Glen-ray. They are repopping them for a reasonable cost.
http://www.hemiradiators.com/products.asp?cat=2
that's not a bad price at all...G-R quality is off the charts, too.
The trans cooler I installed for a PS cooler works really well. I think I needed the extra capacity due to the 5.7's higher pressure pump feeding the old box and having its pressure bypass open a lot...
Quote from: FJ5WING on January 06, 2012, 08:51:28 AM
Hey Stuart...call Bob at Glen-ray. They are repopping them for a reasonable cost.
http://www.hemiradiators.com/products.asp?cat=2
its just for my clone , I'm going to make mine work !!!!! If it was an original bird I'd be all over that one
Quotethat's not a bad price at all
not cheap . i have an original one that came on a motor i bought . i didn't know they where worth that much.
Quote from: BigBlockSam on January 06, 2012, 02:58:55 PM
Quotethat's not a bad price at all
not cheap . i have an original one that came on a motor i bought . i didn't know they where worth that much.
yup just a small part should be like 50.00 :icon_smile_big:
winter upgrades are going on , got really lucky in october and won a chevy crate . so after paying some bill with the profits . I'm doing some winter upgrades
I didnt need a chevy crate motor so i sold it the day after i won it . I hit a huge chuck hole and my new exhaust manifolds started leaking so i got the big thick ones again .
The car still had it original 383 torsion bars so i upgrade to the one inch Hemi bars . With the six pac motor and the big long nose cone added the car bottomed out easy .
what material are those gaskets made from?
Quote from: BigBlockSam on February 18, 2012, 08:37:43 PM
what material are those gaskets made from?
dont know ? its kinda spongy and metalic looking ??
here is the place http://catalog.remflex.com/
the car still had the original brake proportioning valve for drums and a wrong 69 style drum master cylinder . This did not work really well with the front disc upgrade to I'm finally putting the correct stuff on a valve from a junk yard volare and a new master . oh yeah picture of the incorrect 69 cylinder still on the car .
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
:drool5: I also ordered a Steer & gear firm feel stage II steering box
http://www.steerandgear.com/
should get all the slack out of the steering and make it steer like a newer car :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
:drool5:
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: couple more pictures of the wrong 69 style master
:drool5: also tossing my single electric pusher fan , upgrading to two pushers with schrouds I puller out of a junk 99 cady catera out of my salvage yard :D
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: front and rear sway bars also being installed on the car , should steer and handle so much better :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
:drool5: the convertible has become a truck , every thing packed in and ready to transport to my buddys shop for install
packed it up last weds. night and they came and picked up the car thursday . :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Found in the salvage cars that come in some cup holders that remove very easy , great to put out and throw in the trunk at shows
very convient to use
:2thumbs: if you drive your car much these are a must
:drool5:
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :2thumbs:
Awesome! :drool5:
Quote from: moparstuart on February 18, 2012, 10:08:07 PM
:2thumbs: if you drive your car much these are a must
Only if you drink and drive Stuart...
Now she won't be piddling at the shows :rofl:
looking great stu. fun winter add on projects. :2thumbs:
you'll have to report on the 1" bars--you had .88's, Hemis are .92's, and I have .96's in the B5 car. I'm thinking you MAY need new shocks like the RST Bilsteins...
Quote from: pettybird on February 19, 2012, 11:33:25 AM
you'll have to report on the 1" bars--you had .88's, Hemis are .92's, and I have .96's in the B5 car. I'm thinking you MAY need new shocks like the RST Bilsteins...
:2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Quotedrool5 I also ordered a Steer & gear firm feel stage II steering box
very cool! that's next on my tona.
don't like those fans . to much shroud blocking rad :Twocents:
those mods are gonna make a big difference in handling,
Quote from: BigBlockSam on February 19, 2012, 03:37:21 PM
Quotedrool5 I also ordered a Steer & gear firm feel stage II steering box
very cool! that's next on my tona.
don't like those fans . to much shroud blocking rad :Twocents:
those mods are gonna make a big difference in handling,
i sure hope so
hey! you look good , ya big bitch :cheers:
Love
Quote from: BigBlockSam on February 19, 2012, 10:46:12 PM
hey! you look good , ya big bitch :cheers:
love u honey
kisses :cheers:
do you have gas shocks in that Green torpedo of yours?
torpedo==long and pointy, runs strong and true and every once and a while it blows up :smilielol:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on February 23, 2012, 06:42:23 PM
do you have gas shocks in that Green torpedo of yours?
torpedo==long and pointy, runs strong and true and every once and a while it blows up :smilielol:
yes very nice gas shocks and it rides high in the back, taller than anyother wing ive had it next to
I had the name wrong--they're RCD. If the car's ride is a lot more jarring these would be a good idea:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/66-67-68-69-70-71-72-Dodge-Charger-RCD-Bilstein-Shocks-/270797033682?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ASuperbird&vxp=mtr&hash=item3f0cc2d0d2
Quote from: pettybird on February 23, 2012, 10:46:54 PM
I had the name wrong--they're RCD. If the car's ride is a lot more jarring these would be a good idea:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/66-67-68-69-70-71-72-Dodge-Charger-RCD-Bilstein-Shocks-/270797033682?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ASuperbird&vxp=mtr&hash=item3f0cc2d0d2
i am very happy with my schocks
Quoteyes very nice gas shocks and it rides high in the back, taller than anyother wing ive had it next to
not air shocks , gas shocks , for handling . the car will not handle good with air shocks no matter what else you do to it .
Quote from: BigBlockSam on February 23, 2012, 11:55:36 PM
Quoteyes very nice gas shocks and it rides high in the back, taller than anyother wing ive had it next to
not air shocks , gas shocks , for handling . the car will not handle good with air shocks no matter what else you do to it .
no air shocks hi dollar gas shocks
Quote from: moparstuart on February 23, 2012, 10:52:15 PM
i am very happy with my schocks
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you MAY find this could change with the higher spring rate. if not, cool, but it's typical to match a heavier duty shock to heavier springs.
Once you get all this "handling" stuff done, bring that hot rod over to Indy :vert: and I'll set you up with a small 125hp Nitrous kit to really wake it up! :icon_smile_big: :drive:
Quote from: BPTRacing on February 24, 2012, 10:17:03 AM
Once you get all this "handling" stuff done, bring that hot rod over to Indy :vert: and I'll set you up with a small 125hp Nitrous kit to really wake it up! :icon_smile_big: :drive:
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: NOT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:popcrn: new camera replace badly blown out gasket, it was reallly bad
N :popcrn:
Beat my dented oil pan best we could hopefully bigger torsion bar will keep that from happening again
:popcrn: new steering box is going in, old one is out nee one is not back in yet
Old brake valve ', old torsion bars and bad flange exhaust gasket also
Old small electric fan pulled out duel fans going in
New firm feel stage II steer & gear box , new bigger tosion bars, replacement brake valve
Front sway bar and hardward
Stuart,
Were those the Remflex exhaust gaskets?
:o looking good !! :yesnod: :coolgleamA: :popcrn:
Quote from: 70Sbird on February 25, 2012, 07:57:56 PM
Stuart,
Were those the Remflex exhaust gaskets?
sadly yes , they only made it 4 months it was only on the drivers side and it started make the noise after i hit a huge chuck hole
that swallowed the car and bent my oil pan, so i hope this was why? ?? This is also why bigger t bars and sway bars are going on
Rear sway bar and hardware :shruggy:
:popcr car up on the lift
Do you just reuse the other 200 pics of your bird on that same hoist?? :D
Quote from: 1HotDaytona on February 25, 2012, 08:45:49 PM
Do you just reuse the other 200 pics of your bird on that same hoist?? :D
just keep kicking that Dog when he's down :smilielol: :smilielol:
I'll have u know it runs just fine and drove on under it own power albeit one of the few times it wasnt pushed on
Quote from: moparstuart on February 25, 2012, 08:11:00 PM
Rear sway bar and hardware :shruggy:
Stuart you going to run the autocross with me now :nana: :nana: :nana:
Quote from: thedodgeboys on February 26, 2012, 04:07:20 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on February 25, 2012, 08:11:00 PM
Rear sway bar and hardware :shruggy:
Stuart you going to run the autocross with me now :nana: :nana: :nana:
when i get the fuel injected hemi installed, then i will .
Another picture of the burnt gasket it did look well made with a steel mesh sandwiched in it
Beautiful 70 degree day today , perfect day today to get the birdible back after the upgrades
Ian and i went for a cruise ride height higher in the front with the new bigger torsion bars
The stance looks great Stu. Hows it all working??
Quote from: 1HotDaytona on February 25, 2012, 08:45:49 PM
Do you just reuse the other 200 pics of your bird on that same hoist?? :D
he likes popcorn as well :popcrn: (http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj215/A383Wing/GIF%20Icons/popcornsoda.gif)
Bryan
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj215/A383Wing/GIF%20Icons/popcorn1.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj215/A383Wing/GIF%20Icons/23popcorn.jpg)
64 k , 14 k since i bought her to start off this show season
Rides and drives like new with the firm fell box from steer & gear.
No more slack and then over steer. No more extreme body roll or bouncing with new
t bars and sway bars
Rear sway bar looks great
New front sway bar and torsion bars
Also got new front tires and a front end alignment :lol:
Look how big and beefy that front sway bar is, no wonder the body roll is gone
Such a beatiful march spring day :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
Glad shes working better :2thumbs:
I'm impressed :2thumbs:
:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
Quote from: moparstuart on March 10, 2012, 06:13:04 PM
64 k , 14 k since i bought her to start off this show season
Journey in the deck - love it. We as a Church this Easter - our Worship team is doing "Don't Stop Believing" but we changed the lyrics - but stayed true to the song with a twist. Dean (The Drummer) is from Salem OR - have talked to him. Our Church worship drummer is touring with Jounrey this next year to be with Dean.
Dane
Cool
Stu, where did you get the front and rear sway bars? I'm thinking about getting a set for my '66 Charger.
Justin
"CornDog"
at firm feel the guys name is dick, he bought one of dave marcus' race cars. not sure which one
Quote from: CornDogsCharger on March 31, 2012, 08:52:52 AM
Stu, where did you get the front and rear sway bars? I'm thinking about getting a set for my '66 Charger.
Justin
"CornDog"
addco brand from jegs i got the big ones and my buddy has then on his car
and loves them. Great price and easy install too. My car didnt every have a front
bar and these kits all come with the correct brackets to add it properly.
A couple pics that Stuarts Boyfriend wanted me to add.......
Quote from: 1HotDaytona on May 04, 2012, 01:53:26 PM
A couple pics that Stuarts Boyfriend wanted me to add.......
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: he has been telling me for a week you were suppost to post these , i just figured you didnt have the guts :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: well played my friends brian and jason :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
very strange seeing the birdible with a hard top installed :yesnod:
Had a great day cruising on the highway today fast blasting doen the kansas turn pike at 100 . Kept it up all the way to topeka . My new caddy fans work fantastic never got hotter then 170 .
Looks like you had fun. We got the bird out last week and went for a long drive. Sandra loved it.
I finally found a 223 fan blade. Can't wait to install it on the bird and see if it makes a difference. It should.
nice wheels :lol:
Well my great buddy :icon_smile_big: scott thedodgeboy on here put me in to win a free stereo system . I won and here it is . I have to get it installed asap and take it on a couple days of the power tour and display the car in the pioneer booth . Thanks again scott for getting me the hook up .
:popcrn: i will make sure we try and hide it as well as possible
:popcrn:
:drool5: sub
sub box , trunk i'm thinking
:drool5: deck
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
amp
back in the box ok rene not over the top but pretty nice for free :nana:
800 watts huh?
you could go a bit bigger and sound like these little rice burners with the trunk lids vibrating
Bryan :nana:
Quote from: A383Wing on May 23, 2012, 09:51:43 PM
800 watts huh?
you could go a bit bigger and sound like these little rice burners with the trunk lids vibrating
Bryan :nana:
it will all even out when the tops down
where ya gonna keep all yer popcorn with all that boomity stuff in the trunk?
Quote from: A383Wing on May 23, 2012, 09:54:03 PM
where ya gonna keep all yer popcorn with all that boomity stuff in the trunk?
the box is really small actually
Quoteok rene not over the top but pretty nice for free nana
that's a nice set up you got there . i dig Pioneer equipment . good stuff . that's all you need to play the music we listen to. :slap: :cheers:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on May 23, 2012, 11:03:05 PM
Quoteok rene not over the top but pretty nice for free nana
that's a nice set up you got there . i dig Pioneer equipment . good stuff . that's all you need to play the music we listen to. :slap: :cheers:
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Quote from: moparstuart on May 23, 2012, 09:25:23 PM
Well my great buddy :icon_smile_big: scott thedodgeboy on here put me in to win a free stereo system . I won and here it is . I have to get it installed asap and take it on a couple days of the power tour and display the car in the pioneer booth . Thanks again scott for getting me the hook up .
Aawwwwaahh shucks Stuart your making me blush buddy :nana:
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I'm not worthy Scott I'm not worthy Scott I'm not worthy Scott I'm not worthy Scott I'm not worthy Scott thanks you
Quote from: moparstuart on May 24, 2012, 06:15:41 AM
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I'm not worthy Scott I'm not worthy Scott I'm not worthy Scott I'm not worthy Scott I'm not worthy Scott thanks you
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:eek2: YOUR WELCOME BUDDY
any drawings out there for a free motor.............................. :popcrn:
this year at ottawa again 2 different motor drawings again
:scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: do i cut the kick panels that are cheap or have them slit cut right into the door panels to make them look like built in speaker grilles
:popcrn: :popcrn:
Quotedo i cut the kick panels that are cheap
the problem with that is that you can't press the emergency brake on . unless you leave the grills off but i don't like the way they look without the grills :cheers:
:drool5:i have heard you can shim the e brake pedal out ?????
:drool5:
No, No, No you got it all wrong Stuart, you need to put one of those convertable rollbars in it with the speakers mounted directly on the bar!! The speakers would be closer to your head therefore EXCELLENT sound with the top down!!!! :smilielol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Quote from: Indygenerallee on May 24, 2012, 10:15:09 PM
No, No, No you got it all wrong Stuart, you need to put one of those convertable rollbars in it with the speakers mounted directly on the bar!! The speakers would be closer to your head therefore EXCELLENT sound with the top down!!!! :smilielol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
:eek2: :eek2: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
Quote:drool5:i have heard you can shim the e brake pedal out Huh??
:shruggy: gonna try that on my r/t
:popcrn: :popcrn:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on May 24, 2012, 10:31:51 PM
Quote:drool5:i have heard you can shim the e brake pedal out Huh??
:shruggy: gonna try that on my r/t
:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
cut the doors. speakers in the kick panel are about as useless as speakers in the nose. I'm not sure how you'll get away with not using the grilles, either, considering Pioneer is going too want their stuff seen. Also, can you send back the 6x9's and get some 4 or 5.25 rounds for the rear?
Cool stuff--I'd put that in Marty in a heartbeat!
Quote from: pettybird on May 25, 2012, 08:49:52 AM
cut the doors. speakers in the kick panel are about as useless as speakers in the nose. I'm not sure how you'll get away with not using the grilles, either, considering Pioneer is going too want their stuff seen. Also, can you send back the 6x9's and get some 4 or 5.25 rounds for the rear?
Cool stuff--I'd put that in Marty in a heartbeat!
the 6 X 9's are going in boxes on the floor , those convertible rear panels cost me over 700.00 bucks no way in hell i will ever cut those . I do have the original set that is all cracked but they could be all fiberglasses out with speaker boxes build in . :icon_smile_big: west coast customs style :nana:
The car is going to sit in the pioneer booth on the power tour , they are not pushing to have there logo showing in the car . What they want to show is that you can put there stuff in your muscle car and not totally ruin the period look . :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: I told them up front i wanted a more stealthy look and they sent the stuff right out anyway .
that's even better!
speaking of radios, I was looking for one I KNOW I own when I was cleaning out the garage this spring. it drove me nuts that I couldn't find it. I took Marty for a short ride last weekend and went 'oh...' I'd installed it before Indy and forgot :icon_smile_blackeye:
Quote from: pettybird on May 25, 2012, 10:45:53 AM
that's even better!
speaking of radios, I was looking for one I KNOW I own when I was cleaning out the garage this spring. it drove me nuts that I couldn't find it. I took Marty for a short ride last weekend and went 'oh...' I'd installed it before Indy and forgot :icon_smile_blackeye:
did u find my hub caps :shruggy: :shruggy: :shruggy: :shruggy:
You're doing the power tour? Cool !!!
I had it planned to go with the bird but the lady that was going to watch Sandra for me just had to have brain tumors removed.
Have fun. Maybe I can go next year.
Quote from: hotrod98 on May 25, 2012, 11:46:35 AM
You're doing the power tour? Cool !!!
I had it planned to go with the bird but the lady that was going to watch Sandra for me just had to have brain tumors removed.
Have fun. Maybe I can go next year.
Not doing the whole tour driving over to St louis the evening of the 4th , then early on the 5th tuesday I will leave from allens mopad and head to effingham Ill. . Meet up with the MOpower guys and hit a mopar shop . Then head back with them to gateway . Weds we drive across missouri and down to miami oklahoma . From there weds night i will make the 2 1/2 - 3 hour trip home to be back at work thursday . No hotels . only two days work missed and i get a free stereo system :2thumbs: .
Plus i get to go run the roads with my good buddys Mike and Scott
I was planning to meet up in Miami and finish up in Austin. Miami's about two hours from here and then it would be about seven hours back home from Austin. The power tour might not be that close to me again for a few years.
Quote from: Indygenerallee on May 24, 2012, 10:15:09 PM
No, No, No you got it all wrong Stuart, you need to put one of those convertable rollbars in it with the speakers mounted directly on the bar!! The speakers would be closer to your head therefore EXCELLENT sound with the top down!!!! :smilielol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
scott is being forced to put a roll bar in his convertible because of all the auto cross courses he runs require it , but i think he said it would be an easy inbolt type . NO NO NO i am not doing this .
Quote from: hotrod98 on May 25, 2012, 01:37:23 PM
I was planning to meet up in Miami and finish up in Austin. Miami's about two hours from here and then it would be about seven hours back home from Austin. The power tour might not be that close to me again for a few years.
Come up weds afternoon and check us out , say hello and lets go have dinner .
QuoteNO NO NO i am not doing this .
:yesnod: remember, i told you to do that a long time ago . i think it would look great on your car and it may save your life :cheers:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on May 25, 2012, 02:03:33 PM
QuoteNO NO NO i am not doing this .
:yesnod: remember, i told you to do that a long time ago . i think it would look great on your car and it may save your life :cheers:
i would have to see it photo shopped and it would have to look awesome , but i just dont see it :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on May 25, 2012, 02:03:33 PM
QuoteNO NO NO i am not doing this .
:yesnod: remember, i told you to do that a long time ago . i think it would look great on your car and it may save your life :cheers:
The big sissy won't even do a burnout. He'll never drive it in a manner that might require a roll bar. :nana:
Quote from: learical1 on May 25, 2012, 02:56:13 PM
Quote from: BigBlockSam on May 25, 2012, 02:03:33 PM
QuoteNO NO NO i am not doing this .
:yesnod: remember, i told you to do that a long time ago . i think it would look great on your car and it may save your life :cheers:
The big sissy won't even do a burnout. He'll never drive it in a manner that might require a roll bar. :nana:
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Quotehe big sissy won't even do a burnout. He'll never drive it in a manner that might require a roll bar. nana
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you guys can't mention both "period look" and "pioneer stereo" without revisiting our old friend.
tell the guys in the pioneer booth that they should bring him back for a modern photo shoot.
Quote from: held1823 on May 25, 2012, 04:50:07 PM
you guys can't mention both "period look" and "pioneer stereo" without revisiting our old friend.
tell the guys in the pioneer booth that they need to bring him back for a modern photo shoot.
I could be that guy :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: moparstuart on May 25, 2012, 04:51:48 PM
I could be that guy :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
YES !!!!i'd soooo buy that t-shirt.
Quote from: moparstuart on May 25, 2012, 10:55:43 AM
did u find my hub caps :shruggy: :shruggy: :shruggy: :shruggy:
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did you come to my meet? oh yeah...I went there.
They're still in the attic...we should be back in Indy and maybe this time I'll have more than 2-3 hours of sleep before I leave this time and can remember :lol:
QuoteI could be that guy
for a second i thought that was you :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: hotrod98 on May 25, 2012, 01:37:23 PM
I was planning to meet up in Miami and finish up in Austin. Miami's about two hours from here and then it would be about seven hours back home from Austin. The power tour might not be that close to me again for a few years.
Yes try to make it over to Miami it would be great to see you. :2thumbs:
If I go, I'll have to make it a one day trip. I'll see what I can do.
Quote from: hotrod98 on May 25, 2012, 06:53:59 PM
If I go, I'll have to make it a one day trip. I'll see what I can do.
one day is fine , can sandra even go on day trips ?? or not ???
Quote from: moparstuart on May 25, 2012, 07:18:22 PM
Quote from: hotrod98 on May 25, 2012, 06:53:59 PM
If I go, I'll have to make it a one day trip. I'll see what I can do.
one day is fine , can sandra even go on day trips ?? or not ???
Not... I would have to arrange care for her. She is much worse than when you saw her last. Her health is still good but the Alzheimer's is taking it's toll. She seldom remembers my name. She still loves to get out and ride around. We take the bird out occasionally, but we usually take the new Challenger since it has a/c. I have to limit the driving time to less than an hour.
Quote from: hotrod98 on May 25, 2012, 07:35:14 PM
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Quote from: hotrod98 on May 25, 2012, 06:53:59 PM
If I go, I'll have to make it a one day trip. I'll see what I can do.
one day is fine , can sandra even go on day trips ?? or not ???
Not... I would have to arrange care for her. She is much worse than when you saw her last. Her health is still good but the Alzheimer's is taking it's toll. She seldom remembers my name. She still loves to get out and ride around. We take the bird out occasionally, but we usually take the new Challenger since it has a/c. I have to limit the driving time to less than an hour.
im so sorry man :'( :'(
nail biter time , car is dropped off and i go get it at 5pm
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this thing sounds great
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:drool5: well i did lose something but i didnt have to cut into my door panels
:drool5: L E D 's
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Do the LED'S fit in where the dash lights go?
Quote from: moparstuart on May 27, 2012, 09:29:48 AM
Quote from: Highbanked Hauler on May 27, 2012, 09:28:02 AM
Do the LED'S fit in where the dash lights go?
yup
do you use the factory light socket or do the led's have their own way to mount ?
two different L E D 's style bulb ( twist in and push in ) just like factory and they mount right in factory sockets
i have pictures way back in my thread somewhere , plus there are several thread on DC here
what did you do about the e brake?
Quote from: BigBlockSam on May 27, 2012, 10:33:11 AM
what did you do about the e brake?
gone sir :whistling: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: bye bye
Nice stereo install. Now you can crank some of your Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine tracks! :icon_smile_big:
Quotegone sir whistling wave wave wave wave wave wave wave wave wave wave wave wave wave wave wave bye bye
don't you need that with your clutch car?
Quote from: DC_1(formerly Sydmoe) on May 27, 2012, 10:39:18 AM
Nice stereo install. Now you can crank some of your Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine tracks! :icon_smile_big:
actually i prefer the village people
Quote from: BigBlockSam on May 27, 2012, 10:43:02 AM
Quotegone sir whistling wave wave wave wave wave wave wave wave wave wave wave wave wave wave wave bye bye
don't you need that with your clutch car?
my car is an automatic
Quotemy car is an automatic
oh . why didn't you put the stereo in the middle under dash above the console?
that was my suggestion ? i was vetoed by the installer , it was a war to get them not to cut up my door panels so i guess i relented on the radio placement , that is where my last one was because it had the flip out screen so we are used to it there and it has a remote .
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
WOW- 8 track tapes I haven't seen those since the 70S.
Quote from: moparstuart on May 26, 2012, 11:46:38 PM
:drool5: L E D 's
Stu....what number or style LED's did you get for the dash cluster? Where did ya get 'em from?
Bryan (did ya take a pic of LED bulb for idiots like me?)
Quote from: A383Wing on May 27, 2012, 02:23:42 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on May 26, 2012, 11:46:38 PM
:drool5: L E D 's
Stu....what number or style LED's did you get for the dash cluster? Where did ya get 'em from?
Bryan (did ya take a pic of LED bulb for idiots like me?)
bryan hear is the old thread that made me wanna do this
it has the bulb
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,54734.0.html
it has the bulb numbers and the number of bulbs you need
Quote from: BigBlockSam on May 27, 2012, 10:33:11 AM
what did you do about the e brake?
He's got an e-brake handle out of a Pinto he's going to screw to the console lid with a couple of rusty lag bolts... :nana: :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on May 27, 2012, 03:31:47 PM
Quote from: BigBlockSam on May 27, 2012, 10:33:11 AM
what did you do about the e brake?
He's got an e-brake handle out of a Pinto he's going to screw to the console lid with a couple of rusty lag bolts... :nana: :icon_smile_big:
yeah i can do that but i was thinking one of those long handle stick type that pull straight out from the dash
Quote from: moparstuart on May 27, 2012, 04:58:21 PM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on May 27, 2012, 03:31:47 PM
Quote from: BigBlockSam on May 27, 2012, 10:33:11 AM
what did you do about the e brake?
He's got an e-brake handle out of a Pinto he's going to screw to the console lid with a couple of rusty lag bolts... :nana: :icon_smile_big:
yeah i can do that but i was thinking one of those long handle stick type that pull straight out from the dash
Hey, I had one of those in my Maverick! :coolgleamA: :2thumbs:
Quotehat was my suggestion ? i was vetoed by the installer , it was a war to get them not to cut up my door panels so i guess i relented on the radio placement , that is where my last one was because it had the flip out screen so we are used to it there and it has a remote .
f-them , its your car.
Quote from: BigBlockSam on May 27, 2012, 09:47:18 PM
Quotehat was my suggestion ? i was vetoed by the installer , it was a war to get them not to cut up my door panels so i guess i relented on the radio placement , that is where my last one was because it had the flip out screen so we are used to it there and it has a remote .
f-them , its your car.
yeah i know but it was a freebee so it was hard for me to be too much of a dick about it , they are just not used to installs in muscle cars that people want the stealthy look with stuff hidden . and nothing they did cant be easily changed back.
more radio pictures
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:popcrn: i-pod dock is a USB port very cool I had them install it in the console , it swivels also .
...a trial run of the new emergency brake setup.
Quote from: held1823 on May 28, 2012, 12:32:45 PM
...a trial run of the new emergency brake setup.
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Gimme back my anchor you thief! :lol:
Quote from: moparguy01 on May 28, 2012, 03:55:20 PM
Gimme back my anchor you thief! :lol:
its yours russ come get it
So Stuart...where are the pictures of Omaha :shruggy: this aint like you...
Quote from: dreamcatcher on May 28, 2012, 07:51:12 PM
So Stuart...where are the pictures of Omaha :shruggy: this aint like you...
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,91744.0.html (http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,91744.0.html)
Quote from: DC_1(formerly Sydmoe) on May 28, 2012, 08:01:01 PM
Quote from: dreamcatcher on May 28, 2012, 07:51:12 PM
So Stuart...where are the pictures of Omaha :shruggy: this aint like you...
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,91744.0.html (http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,91744.0.html)
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Well the wood grain on my console looks pretty nasty , its all original stuff wore out .
I aways found it strange that all the dash and trim are black but you got an SE style woodgrain console .
So I have been looking at alternatives for the wood grain and I found this $33.00 solution . If i dont like it im only out my time and $ 33.00 bucks . Its black Carbon fiber so it will look better with the dash and trim I feel . wish they made it in lime green to match my Flame maple wood shifter grip. :icon_smile_big:
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Mine is not done yet just got the stuff in the mail this morning but :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
here is what it will look like :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DMT-68-70-B-Body-Auto-Console-Carbon-Fiber-Charger-/360256828108?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53e0faf2cc&vxp=mtr
or the manual one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DMT-68-70-B-Body-4spd-Console-Carbon-Fiber-Charger-/290429416943?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item439ef135ef&vxp=mtr
Stuart, I could probably make a lime green console insert, I have a vinyl plotter/printer I don't have any green vinyl but could get some. I have my console I could tke measurements from?? It's a thought.
Quote from: Indygenerallee on May 30, 2012, 09:53:16 AM
Stuart, I could probably make a lime green console insert, I have a vinyl plotter/printer I don't have any green vinyl but could get some. I have my console I could tke measurements from?? It's a thought.
I would love that !!!! :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
I will see what I can find as far as lime green vinyl.
Quotehere is what it will look like drool5 drool5 drool5 drool5 drool5
i like that and it will match your dash better :cheers:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on May 30, 2012, 02:05:43 PM
Quotehere is what it will look like drool5 drool5 drool5 drool5 drool5
i like that and it will match your dash better :cheers:
yeah its pretty subtle
I did that to my Challenger convertible a few years ago. Looked so much better. I remember in high school hating that about the Mopars. They woodgrained everything to death.
That's pretty cool Stuart. Will you have it installed in time for the power tour?
Quote from: thedodgeboys on May 31, 2012, 12:31:44 AM
That's pretty cool Stuart. Will you have it installed in time for the power tour?
yes hope to do it saturday i stripped the lid of wood grain last night , hope to strip the shift plate tonight ? have some pits under it i need to clean up with steel wool
More work tonight cleaning off the wood grain and cleaning the corrosion and adhesive off
also doing a bunch of other little crap like painting up a 68 Road runner horn to be a 70
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:popcrn: need a final coat then the decal goes on
:popcrn: never had my console wiring hooked up , well after buying two different hanessed to go from my console over to the rocker panel and then iup to the kick panel ? i must have the wrong harness in the console ??? :shruggy: :shruggy: :shruggy: :shruggy: :shruggy: :shruggy:
nothing like doing 20 projects at once ? why not wire up an electric trunk release and a trunk light !! and how about adding a couple more lighter plugs in the console too allong with the trunk release button
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:2thumbs: all this stuff is out of mopars
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figured out my console wiring problem
my console has a 68 harness in it that has a 6 prog plug instead of a 4 prong
Got problem figured out 68 and prior have a 6 prong plug because the back up switch is mounted to the side of the shifter mech. There would be two extra wires coming off that, violet and I believe a violet/white stripe. Starting in '69 there was no backup switch down there. It is incorporated through the newer style 3 prong neutral safety switch, thus a 4 prong connection box at the console.
so the modification begins it was very simple and went better then i thought it would
plus when i cut the two wires out of the middle they had the back up switch plug on them i did need in the shifter area , well just so happened it fit
perfectly on the other end i need way over by the kick panel to run up to the fuse box :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: score
new lighter/ power plug for the console
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after i cut the two not needed wires out of the center of the plug , i save some of the casing when cutting and they ended up plugging right in !!!!!
i will wrap it well once ready to finish
:popcrn: the other end that i will add wire to fish from the kick panel to the fuse box
my new carbon fiber inset for my console top
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i was thinking of doing the kick panels also, but in a 1st gen there is some kind of electrical relay setup behind it, i can't see a way to get the speaker magnet back there with out having to re wire more stuff
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: more work on wiring and making electronics work
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:drool5: painted up both my Road Runner horns
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:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: all day project done ? fix 6 things and more go wrong
my power break booster went out today just before we leave for the power tour tomorrow
Dame Stuart you have been busy...
Quote from: thedodgeboys on June 03, 2012, 10:18:23 PM
Dame Stuart you have been busy...
yup and still gottas get a brake booster on it tomorrow an cross your fingers we get the right one and it fixes it
TWO beep beep horns are awesome love the sound , wore them out the last couple days on the power tour
Every one smiles and wavy when you BEEP !!!!!!
MY BRAKE saga just before leaving for the power tour
Well we worked on the car all day last saturday doing some up grades and also getting it ready for the trip . Sunday morning I had a free car show to goto across town and the brakes were acting a litgtle funny . Well by sunday afternoon we had it over at my buddys mopar shop to make up goody bags for our local mopar show here this weekend . We got to lookin at the brakes ,changed out the master cyclinder, and the booster check valve . Well finally we decided it must be the booster , long story short no one had a 69 or a 70 booster . We found and ordered a 71 boost for monday hopeing we could make it work .
So then once the boost came in monday at noon we hoped to have it on and done by 3 pm to take off for st louis to spend the night at allens mopad before driving into effingham ill tuesday morning .
Well the boost was huge and fought getting off and the new one had to be cut and hammered into place ( bigger holes in different local on and fire wall and in bracket ) . Took us till 7 pm to get it on and working . Have better then ever braking power now . I think my original boost has been failing ever since new 4 years ago , it always leaked back down when parked and need to build back vacuum this new bigger one works great.
Anyways so we didnt even get to allens place untill after midnight , I hate driving after dark with 40 year old headlights . Then we had to get up bright and early to make it to effingham and catch up with the mopower guys .
Slowly posting my power tour photos her
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,92268.0.html
i just realized how nice it would be to do a stereo on a convertible instead of a hard top............ all that head room :2thumbs:
It sure is shaping up as a high tech one of none wondercar Stu. :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Quote from: Ghoste on June 12, 2012, 07:27:54 PM
It sure is shaping up as a high tech one of none wondercar Stu. :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
slowly as i can afford it , if i had unlimited fund it your get a fuel injected 3 duce throttle body six pac and a 6 speded manual trans with a real pistol grip
Quoteyour get a fuel injected 3 duce throttle body six pac and a 6 speded manual trans with a real pistol grip
what for? ......................maybe a burnout
Quote from: BigBlockSam on June 12, 2012, 10:11:12 PM
Quoteyour get a fuel injected 3 duce throttle body six pac and a 6 speded manual trans with a real pistol grip
what for? ......................maybe a burnout
he probably would not post burnout video either
Bryan
Quote from: A383Wing on June 12, 2012, 10:59:27 PM
Quote from: BigBlockSam on June 12, 2012, 10:11:12 PM
Quoteyour get a fuel injected 3 duce throttle body six pac and a 6 speded manual trans with a real pistol grip
what for? ......................maybe a burnout
he probably would not post burnout video either
Bryan :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: no burn outs
:drool5: :drool5:my good friend jason hooked me up with a new to me used I phone ,. my speaker on mine went bad so jason helped me out on the cheap
in return i promissed to post pictures of his t shirt and buisness
I also stole his garden gnome and am holding it hostage untill i get some wiring anda door dinger dome light switch
ian my son helped
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looking good Stu :cheers: :cheers:
:drool5: no matter what all you haters say i love this show
i sure wish that was my new garage :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
Quote from: moparstuart on June 23, 2012, 06:02:27 PM
:drool5: no matter what all you haters say i love this show
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show sucks bitch
Quoteits awesome
so are you :slap:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on June 24, 2012, 11:50:19 AM
Quoteits awesome
so are you :slap:
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my good buddy jason ( Randr ) sent me the wiring and door jam ( dome light switch ) i needed to get some more of the little annoying things working on the car . I have never had the right side switch so now everything works . Good guy shout out to jason for hooking me up and spendin a couple hours un-weaving the harness from a dash harness . :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
I give him a hard time but he is the MAN :2thumbs: :yesnod:
jason the computer wiz is at it again
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tell him to make you skinny
Quote from: BigBlockSam on July 02, 2012, 09:53:46 PM
tell him to make you skinny
all he has to do is lay off the popcorn
Bryan
Quote from: A383Wing on July 02, 2012, 11:26:46 PM
Quote from: BigBlockSam on July 02, 2012, 09:53:46 PM
tell him to make you skinny
all he has to do is lay off the popcorn
Bryan
:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: fat I am SAM
sam i am
Quote from: BigBlockSam on July 02, 2012, 09:53:46 PM
tell him to make you skinny
some things are beyond the scope of even a great program like photoshop :rofl: :rofl:
Quote from: mauve66 on July 03, 2012, 07:36:48 PM
Quote from: BigBlockSam on July 02, 2012, 09:53:46 PM
tell him to make you skinny
some things are beyond the scope of even a great program like photoshop :rofl: :rofl:
photo shop here u go
now that is a cool pic. :yesnod:
Quote from: nvrbdn on July 04, 2012, 10:48:12 AM
now that is a cool pic. :yesnod:
how could it not be with me in it twice :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :nana:
ok so i sold my ^9 Road Runner High School car , had lots of bills to pay so it had to go . I have had it up for sale for a while and got a lower offer then i really wanted to take but i really need the cash. I couunter offered that i would take the offer if i could keep the dana 60 out of the car . He accepted that offer and so I swapped the 8 3/4 out of the birdible into the 69 runner and put the runners dana in the birdible .
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took some fine steel wool to the dana chrome cover and it shined right up
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: had to transfer the rear sway bar over to the dana
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: hemi / convertible torq boxes tight to get the leaf mounts unbolted from
So you swapped springs and all not just the housings?
Does the Dana have the same rear gears as the 5.75?
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Quote from: thedodgeboys on August 27, 2012, 06:02:56 PM
So you swapped springs and all not just the housings?
Does the Dana have the same rear gears as the 5.75?
basically same gear the dana is a 3:54 the 8 3/4 is 3:55
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:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: not every day you see a lambo at the gas station :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
Quote from: moparstuart on August 27, 2012, 07:31:45 PM
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: not every day you see a lambo at the gas station :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
I bet he was thinking not everyday you see a Birdable at one either :icon_smile_cool:
Don't think I've ever seen one. :scratchchin: I need to get out more.
If I had to choose between the two.........I'd be gravitating towards yours.
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Quote from: moparstuart on August 27, 2012, 07:31:45 PM
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: not every day you see a lambo at the gas station :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
I bet he was thinking not everyday you see a Birdable at one either :icon_smile_cool:
Good point.
Quote from: Fred on August 27, 2012, 10:05:18 PM
Quote from: oldcarnut on August 27, 2012, 09:56:23 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on August 27, 2012, 07:31:45 PM
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: not every day you see a lambo at the gas station :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
I bet he was thinking not everyday you see a Birdable at one either :icon_smile_cool:
Good point.
I've had that conversation, in the B5 bird, with a guy in a Diablo. We were stopped at a light, and I looked over and said, "well, you don't see one of THOSE very often." He kinda nodded and said, "yeah, I was thinking the same thing." Funny stuff.
and I like the road wheels on the birdable...I've always liked them on green and white birds.
Quote from: pettybird on August 27, 2012, 10:49:26 PM
and I like the road wheels on the birdable...I've always liked them on green and white birds.
they look ok but in 14 inch not so much :icon_smile_big:
give me ralleys anytime on a 70 for sure
the 17 year old rear brakes inside the dana from the 69 are pretty worn out .
I already had to put the Left rear wheel cylinder on . So yesterday I ordered new 11 inch rear shoes , hardward kit , , right wheel cylinder and new shocks from rock auto .
Saw these while doings so and they fit the OM front calipers so i ordered a set of these rotors and new front pads also .
So she will have new brakes all the way around . Plus the new master cylinder and booster already done before the power tour .
If you drive em you gotta keep em up .
copy cat
Quote from: BigBlockSam on August 28, 2012, 10:37:15 AM
copy cat
:shruggy: did you already do this ?? do you like them ?
if anyone else wants to do this i found rock autos price of 100 each way to high for me and bought them from
http://www.mbmbrakeboosters.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=mbmflypage.tpl&product_id=293&category_id=23&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=6
47.00 each :Twocents:
been busy Stuart :yesnod: :coolgleamA:
good lot of pictures :popcrn: :cheers:
Quote from: tan top on August 28, 2012, 11:26:32 AM
been busy Stuart :yesnod: :coolgleamA:
good lot of pictures :popcrn: :cheers:
still more stuff to do dont have the brake parts in hand yet
Quotedid you already do this
look on my daytona page , they work real good . don't get worried if you get a little vibration when you hit your brakes hard in the beginning . that went away quickly . it was the new pads breaking in to the slotted rotors . my daytona stops on a dime now. i'm doing the back ones next.
if you wanna be just like me you have to learn to drink and do burnouts :nana:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on August 28, 2012, 12:35:50 PM
Quotedid you already do this
look on my daytona page , they work real good . don't get worried if you get a little vibration when you hit your brakes hard in the beginning . that went away quickly . it was the new pads breaking in to the slotted rotors . my daytona stops on a dime now. i'm doing the back ones next.
if you wanna be just like me you have to learn to drink and do burnouts :nana:
you forget also sending gay drunken text messages all at the same time .
i don't forget :slap:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on August 28, 2012, 01:08:06 PM
i don't forget :slap:
let me tell you I KNOW :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :nana:
you love it and you know it you half a sissy :nana: :slap:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on August 28, 2012, 03:16:12 PM
you love it and you know it you half a sissy :nana: :slap:
i know you have been neglecting me lately
you two need to get a room
Bryan
we have a room , don't hate us for our luv :smilielol:
I got a room also.....wondering why it's padded all around?
Bryan
Quote from: A383Wing on August 28, 2012, 10:07:54 PM
I got a room also.....wondering why it's padded all around?
Bryan
To keep whatever you want to bang up against it safe! :nana:
sad day hate having to sell my high school car to pay some medical and other bills
it left for germany today :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Alot of Mopars going to Germany, my 72 Dart Swinger went there last month.
Sorry to see that Stu but you have to pay the bills so what're you going to do? At least you eliminate some of that stress.
Quote from: Ghoste on September 07, 2012, 05:31:26 AM
Sorry to see that Stu but you have to pay the bills so what're you going to do? At least you eliminate some of that stress.
:2thumbs: yes very bitter sweet as it is a big load of stress off me , but still very sad
QuoteSorry to see that Stu but you have to pay the bills so what're you going to do? At least you eliminate some of that stress.
:yesnod: :cheers: stress will kill you
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 08, 2012, 03:23:37 PM
QuoteSorry to see that Stu but you have to pay the bills so what're you going to do? At least you eliminate some of that stress.
:yesnod: :cheers: stress will kill you
:yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: stress caused me to get shingles a year and 1/2 ago and that led to viral fluid on my heart giving me a heart attack . Yes stess can kill you . Ironicly caused all the hospital bills i had that forced me to sell the car and be stressed again :'( :rotz: :rotz: :rotz: :rotz:
Sorry you had to sell the road runner. That was tough. But you still have the car you really want. And you enjoying it all the time. It looks great and stands out in a crowd. Your the only one I see driving their car even close to as much as I do. How many miles a year? And thanks for posting all those different show pictures. I check them all out. Hope your health is better and so much more fun yet to have with your BIRDABLE!
Quoteyesnod yesnod yesnod yesnod stress caused me to get shingles a year and 1/2 ago and that led to viral fluid on my heart giving me a heart attack . Yes stess can kill you . Ironicly caused all the hospital bills i had that forced me to sell the car and be stressed again Cry rotz rotz rotz rotz
:yesnod: i had shingles in my eyes . lost a lot of vision in my left eye and lots of pain. i'm glad you survived Stuart :cheers:
Quote from: limelightsuperbird528 on September 08, 2012, 08:12:54 PM
Sorry you had to sell the road runner. That was tough. But you still have the car you really want. And you enjoying it all the time. It looks great and stands out in a crowd. Your the only one I see driving their car even close to as much as I do. How many miles a year? And thanks for posting all those different show pictures. I check them all out. Hope your health is better and so much more fun yet to have with your BIRDABLE!
thanks i hope every one likes my shows and pictures , i try to not sit still to long and keep moving. thats my exercise . Keeps my heart health . I put 10k on the car last year gas prices have limited me more this year .
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 08, 2012, 08:43:51 PM
Quoteyesnod yesnod yesnod yesnod stress caused me to get shingles a year and 1/2 ago and that led to viral fluid on my heart giving me a heart attack . Yes stess can kill you . Ironicly caused all the hospital bills i had that forced me to sell the car and be stressed again Cry rotz rotz rotz rotz
:yesnod: i had shingles in my eyes . lost a lot of vision in my left eye and lots of pain. i'm glad you survived Stuart :cheers:
Me too it was bad on the right side of my face and eye and hair. i still cant see well out of my right eye and it still burns and itches in my hair sometimes . Weird nerve stuff
QuoteWeird nerve stuff
yea , it's hard to explain unless you've had it :cheers:
well back to my brake upgrade
the hardware and shoes on the dana were atleast 17 years old cheap stuff mail order from rock auto
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:drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: budget brake repair at home :2thumbs:
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that was last saturdays project , todays project is new front brakes and rear shocks , adjustable rear shocks with helper springs , drilled and slotted front rotor fit the stock caliper and were only 125.00 for the pair shipped .
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got new seals bearings and semi metalic front pads also
MoparStuart, Not breakin' balls here, but looks like the rear shoes are on backwards. Lead shoe should be the small one up front in order for the self-energizing brakes to work. Might wanna check.
It all looks great Stuart!! with Cooter on the shoes, those drilled rotors are nice!! :2thumbs:
Quote from: Indygenerallee on September 09, 2012, 10:06:36 AM
It all looks great Stuart!! with Cooter on the shoes, those drilled rotors are nice!! :2thumbs:
yes the left rear had the shoes on backwards thats they way the had been on but the right rear all got on correct
How do you like he rear sway bar setup on the Dana. Hows the car handle ?.
Quote from: 69rtse4spd on September 09, 2012, 01:49:22 PM
How do you like he rear sway bar setup on the Dana. Hows the car handle ?.
great until you goto turn super sharply , then you get a little poping
Quote from: Cooter on September 09, 2012, 09:57:50 AM
MoparStuart, Not breakin' balls here, but looks like the rear shoes are on backwards. Lead shoe should be the small one up front in order for the self-energizing brakes to work. Might wanna check.
LOL! Cooter i already yelled at him on FB for that one, no need to rub it in :rofl:
Looking good Stu!
Just be careful with those shocks, the rear x-member isnt meant to hold heavy loads that those springs might put on em and cause your shock mounts to "egg"
sunday project to get the front brakes on adn the rear shocks on themn get all the brakes bled
new seals , new bearings and new semi metalic pads
:popcrn: :popcrn:
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well little snafu i didnt know the car had 73 up slider style calipers in stead of the 70 style pin type
so then we were on a frantic search on a sunday to find semi metalic correct pads for my calipers
everyone had organics but no one stocked the metalics , oreillys finally found me a set but couldnt have them until 3:30 so hurry up and wait :)
so we tossed the front back together and moved the just to the rear and did the shocks
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so 3:30 came and we went and got the front pads
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:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: well 2nd snafu the seals i got where way to small , so i had to be extra careful and get them out safely to reinstall
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: back together and bleeding time
i like the semi metalic better then the metalic ones on this old cars
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 10, 2012, 10:37:30 AM
i like the semi metalic better then the metalic ones on this old cars
they are semi metalic ! they are just harder to find on old cars . Not many parts stores around here can even get them and if they can they dont stock them except at the warehouse .
why are you doing all these up grades . you don't drive your car hard enough to feel the improvements . :slap:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 10, 2012, 10:54:12 AM
why are you doing all these up grades . you don't drive your car hard enough to feel the improvements . :slap:
i may not do burn outs , but i do drive my car alot , pretty hard and for long distance . :nana:
I like to make my cars very reliable and able to hop in and drive anywhere any time with out problems . That for me is a process that can take a while . :icon_smile_big:
the tinkering on these things never end.......... :2thumbs:
Quote from: moparstuart on September 10, 2012, 11:13:37 AM
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 10, 2012, 10:54:12 AM
why are you doing all these up grades . you don't drive your car hard enough to feel the improvements . :slap:
i may not do burn outs , but i do drive my car alot , pretty hard and for long distance . :nana:
I like to make my cars very reliable and able to hop in and drive anywhere any time with out problems . That for me is a process that can take a while . :icon_smile_big:
Man, you guys are brutal - albeit in a "kidding" way.
I am like Stu with wanting a reliable car to just hop in and drive.
I guess we differ on the whole burn out thing though... :icon_smile_big: :drive:
Quote from: hemi68charger on September 10, 2012, 11:19:03 AM
the tinkering on these things never end.......... :2thumbs:
That's half the fun. Best form of therapy out there.
Quote from: stroker400 wedge on September 10, 2012, 04:21:08 PM
Quote from: hemi68charger on September 10, 2012, 11:19:03 AM
the tinkering on these things never end.......... :2thumbs:
That's half the fun. Best form of therapy out there.
Except when it's 110* outside. You
need therapy after working on your car in that kind of heat. Of course, I never got any therapy 30 + years ago, which kind of explains why I'm the way I am! :eek2:
lately , i'm burnt on working on the cars . i've been hiring friends to work on them . a little money in there pocket and i get stuff down . :yesnod:
I don't always like working on them either. Sometimes its a great way to escape but other times I need to escape a little futher than the garage.
hey Stu , i see your kid doing all the work
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 10, 2012, 06:08:04 PM
hey Stu , i see your kid doing all the work
free labor the best kind , someone has to direct and take the photos :D :D we sold him a car at work he really wanted he was returning the favor
plus making sure i dont stroke out working on the thing by my self
actually we still dont have any pedal ? and we have been bleeding and bleeding
I like using the hood as a work bench!! :lol: :smilielol:
Quote from: Indygenerallee on September 10, 2012, 06:47:51 PM
I like using the hood as a work bench!! :lol: :smilielol:
usually its the latch tray
note to self , i should of had some kids
Not necessarily, I have two and they aren't much use in the garage. I love the little divas anyway, but they aren't going near anything dirty or yucky (whatever yucky is).
Quote from: learical1 on September 10, 2012, 05:50:19 PM
Quote from: stroker400 wedge on September 10, 2012, 04:21:08 PM
Quote from: hemi68charger on September 10, 2012, 11:19:03 AM
the tinkering on these things never end.......... :2thumbs:
That's half the fun. Best form of therapy out there.
Except when it's 110* outside. You need therapy after working on your car in that kind of heat. Of course, I never got any therapy 30 + years ago, which kind of explains why I'm the way I am! :eek2:
I'll agree with the 110* 110%. As far as the rest, I'll take your word for it. But, we're here for help, and don't cost a thing! :2thumbs:
As far as kids not helping, you have to think like they do, and find similarities in what they like, and what you like. Or make yours seem more fun.
Stuart, I noticed a seal puller using to get those wheel seals out, a much easier trick is after you remove the outer wheel bearing thread the spindle nut on and tug on the rotor and the nut will hit the inner bearing pushing the seal out with no damage. :icon_smile_big:
why were you shingling your house by yourself..................................
Quote from: mauve66 on September 13, 2012, 08:52:52 PM
why were you shingling your house by yourself..................................
:popcrn: :shruggy: :hah: :slap:
GETTING CLOSER , replaced all the adjuster hard ware tonight and switched the left rear pads to correct THANKS FRANK :nana:
i do drive it in the rain
since it was wet out scott suggested we goto a DIY rent a lift/garage space place and do it the easy way
20 bucks , lift , air tools , automatic bleeder . just about every thing we needed
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:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: I must really rank :2thumbs: the famous magazine Hot Rod power tour guy is doing my brake job :hah: :rofl: :nana:
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: new shocks and sway bars
Do you have pedal yet?
:drool5:
Quote from: moparguy01 on September 13, 2012, 10:46:45 PM
Do you have pedal yet?
yes better but still not back to normal yet
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:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: v8 in a tuner where a 4 cyl came out of
Quote from: moparstuart on September 13, 2012, 10:49:10 PM
Quote from: moparguy01 on September 13, 2012, 10:46:45 PM
Do you have pedal yet?
yes better but still not back to normal yet
like you were ever normal...oh, wait..we're talking brakes here....my bad
Bryan
Quotesince it was wet out scott suggested we goto a DIY rent a lift/garage space place and do it the easy way
20 bucks , lift , air tools , automatic bleeder . just about every thing we needed
i wish we had those places around here.
cars looking good young man . except somebody wrote something on you windshield :slap: :nana:
Quote from: moparstuart on September 13, 2012, 10:28:54 PM
since it was wet out scott suggested we goto a DIY rent a lift/garage space place and do it the easy way
20 bucks , lift , air tools , automatic bleeder . just about every thing we needed
I just looked online and it looks like we have a place like this here in the Cities down in Eden Prairie. I never even thought there would be a place like this. Thanks for the heads up Stu. :2thumbs:
Car looks great and glad you were able to get the job done. Lifts make that kind of work so much easier.
I'll bet it was a satisfying job! Is the rear raised after you installed the helper spring shocks?
Quote from: Hemidog on September 14, 2012, 01:15:02 AM
I'll bet it was a satisfying job! Is the rear raised after you installed the helper spring shocks?
not really but the ride is much better these leafs are worn out , that the next big project , but not till winter
Looking good Stu.. Your master cylinder ok? Did you get one of those God-forsaken Cardone units? What's "not just right"?
Quote from: hemi68charger on September 14, 2012, 06:55:02 AM
Looking good Stu.. Your master cylinder ok? Did you get one of those God-forsaken Cardone units? What's "not just right"?
i PULLED THE LINES OFF THE MASTER AND PUT PIPE PLUGS ON IT AND THE PEDAL WAS ROCK HARD
so i think its ok . If any thing i worry more about the new power booster being bad as it seem it get much better brakes at speed , then trying to stop at idle . But niether is outstanding .
:popcrn: gernaded tranny at 100 mph on the way to ottawa car show no one can say i dont push the car now
Well sounds like you had fun then. All I can say is "That Sucks!!!" :sorry: :cryin: :icon_smile_dissapprove: I'm sorry that had to happen, but at least you have proof that it is no trailer queen.
well, you hadn't broken one of those before. our B5 car ate 4 of them when I was a teenager/early 20 something...
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It never ends.... We're you racing Scott? :smilielol:
Quote from: 1970Moparmann on September 16, 2012, 11:15:41 AM
It never ends.... We're you racing Scott? :smilielol:
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
Actually he was trying to keep me from passing him and and another car that he was racing :nana:
but now he can install a 6-speed :D
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Quote from: 1970Moparmann on September 16, 2012, 11:15:41 AM
It never ends.... We're you racing Scott? :smilielol:
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
Actually he was trying to keep me from passing him and and another car that he was racing :nana:
but now he can install a 6-speed :D
:scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: scott has volenteered to help chop and cut and install a viper 6 speed so who knows still thinking , the 5 speed sounds like a much easier almost bolt in deal but a 6 speed sound really
tempting 15-20 miles to the gallon on the hiway would be cool
Scott was right on my ass so guess who got all the tranny fluid all over there convertible :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
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Quote from: thedodgeboys on September 16, 2012, 03:18:47 PM
Quote from: 1970Moparmann on September 16, 2012, 11:15:41 AM
It never ends.... We're you racing Scott? :smilielol:
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
Actually he was trying to keep me from passing him and and another car that he was racing :nana:
but now he can install a 6-speed :D
:scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: scott has volenteered to help chop and cut and install a viper 6 speed so who knows still thinking , the 5 speed sounds like a much easier almost bolt in deal but a 6 speed sound really
tempting 15-20 miles to the gallon on the hiway would be cool
Scott was right on my ass so guess who got all the tranny fluid all over there convertible :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
Yep I was SLIMEDDDDDDDD................ :buff: :vert:
:popcrn: i could not get under the car too far
but tryed to see if there were cracks or and exploded tranny
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well one tranny guy i talked to thought the coverter failed / broke , another one thought it must have been in the tail shaft
well it was a huge boom like i thought i had blown up the motor :shruggy: no crack visible yet
but the speedo cable did become a causualty
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Where is your shifter linkage bushing??? :lol:
Quote from: Indygenerallee on September 16, 2012, 07:49:32 PM
Where is your shifter linkage bushing??? :lol:
could be blown away :shruggy: it was ther at one time
Your talishaft is cracked I can see it in that pic with the missing bushing.
Well it was dark the other morning and I had a could complaints about my dim headlamps
so i finally pulled the trigger and bought a set of outer modern hlps . They said they are low amp ones so i dont need relays
Quote from: Indygenerallee on September 16, 2012, 07:56:58 PM
Your talishaft is cracked I can see it in that pic with the missing bushing.
good call i see it to now :yesnod:
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my current factory style hlps
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I only replaced the main outer hlp s
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: not a hude fan of the blue dot but thats what they had for the 29.00 i spent and my car if far from stock :nana:
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you are right. We can't say you don't push your car anymore. Now you need to push it into the garage, out of the garage, up the trailer, etc. :lol: :D
I'd say get Scott out there and put in the 6 speed. You know you want to. :2thumbs: And why not relay the headlights? its real easy. I made a harness for mine that was plug and play and was done in less than an hour for around 50-60 bucks worth of materials.
Nice custom touch with the blue dots. :2thumbs: :coolgleamA:
do they get hot?
Quote from: stroker400 wedge on September 16, 2012, 09:30:24 PM
Nice custom touch with the blue dots. :2thumbs: :coolgleamA:
You've got PUPILS now! :yesnod: :lol: :o :o
If you really want to light your way,throw a set of aircraft landing lights in the high beams !! :o :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: moparstuart on September 16, 2012, 07:58:00 PM
Well it was dark the other morning and I had a could complaints about my dim headlamps
so i finally pulled the trigger and bought a set of outer modern hlps . They said they are low amp ones so i dont need relays
Well at least now you can see where you're NOT going! :nana:
Sorry to hear about the trans, that sux
Quote from: 62 Max on September 17, 2012, 12:53:04 PM
If you really want to light your way,throw a set of aircraft landing lights in the high beams !! :o :icon_smile_big:
that's what I did to my black 66 back in the late 70's...they are still in there as well
Bryan
How far were you from home when the trans let go ? Do you know what caused it yet?
Quote from: Highbanked Hauler on September 19, 2012, 09:24:18 PM
How far were you from home when the trans let go ? Do you know what caused it yet?
just like 35 minutes , not yet but crack in tail shaft by the speedo cable out let , and it was a huge kaboom
so something internal failed badly
Stuart, I was thinking after you changed your 8 3/4 over to the Dana did you notice how much yoke travel you had int the driveshaft? I would think it should be the same but just was thinking that maybe something with the swap contributed with the tailshaft breaking at that spot and I have seen it before from improper yoke travel (bottoming out) :shruggy:
I went back and looked through your pics, if the car is on the ground in those pictures the yoke looks like it is out too far to me.
Ive had a tail shaft shear and there was no kaBoom..I think the cracked tail shaft is from what let go inside.
Stuart...tell me about the new headlights, Are they available without the blue dots? Id love to upgrade the lights on the R/T but dont want to have to install the relays necessary for the "good" set up.
You can crack a tailshaft from improper driveshaft balance, or the yoke being too far in or out, Harmonic vibrations will crack that tailshaft housing and where the tailhousing cracked is a indication of excessive force applied rearward of the crack, I have rebuilt too many 727's and 904's most catastrophic internal problems result a huge case crack where the bellhousing transitions into the main body of the case.
here is what my tranny guy thought
probaly overrunning clutch is broken. usually cracks the tailshaft, weak link is the speedo opening, case is likely shot too internally.
I thought an overrunning failure typically hammered up the main case? But I certainly defer to the professionals.
Quote from: Ghoste on September 20, 2012, 06:29:27 AM
I thought an overrunning failure typically hammered up the main case? But I certainly defer to the professionals.
he said it is most likely trashed inside , but we wont know for sure until we pull it apart
most likely not untill christmas break , thats when scott has time to do the viper 6 speed tranny install
i have tentitively purchased a 5 k miles used viper tranny for 1200.00 now i just have to gather the rest of the stuff
2 grand on the tach at 70 MPH in the 6th gear sound like heaven :icon_smile_big:
Nice!!! Way to go.
the dana 60 driveshaft is shorter than 8.75
2 grand on the tach at 70 MPH in the 6th gear sound like heaven :icon_smile_big:
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Oh Hell Yea!
Quote from: cdr on September 20, 2012, 09:31:53 AM
the dana 60 driveshaft is shorter than 8.75
yes the rear end and drive shaft both came out of my 69 runner , they had been in it since 85 when i put them there . No problems at all with that car . The Dana takes a bigger u joint also on top of having a little shorter length drive shaft .
i didn't even think of that . you changed the rear . was the car shaking at all before it blew . :scratchchin:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 20, 2012, 05:32:45 PM
i didn't even think of that . you changed the rear . was the car shaking at all before it blew . :scratchchin:
no, no viberations at all
now a manual tranny and drive shaft going in
Quotenow a manual tranny and drive shaft going in
cool, make lemonade . :slap: i did that conversion to my RR . pretty easy . just takes cash . have that drive shaft balanced .
P.S. it's a little harder to do a standing burnout with a clutch car but don't worry i'll teach you :nana:
Burnout! :lol: :smilielol: :rofl: That poor 727 commited suicide because it had never been put through a burnout!!! :lol:
a burnout is how you brake an engine and tranny in :shruggy:
good info here on putting a 6 speed viper tranny in
scott found this fantastic thread , great info and prices too
http://www.bigblockdart.com/forum/showthread.php?3985-T-56-6-speed-discussion...updated-06-28-09
My New Shirt to match my car , oh and my socks too
Rob Mac can make one for you to or to match your car and stripes
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Thirteen-Twenty-Graphix/379278442125176?fref=ts
Thirteen Twenty Graphix out of Brockton mass
You're quite the fashionista Stuart. I'm extremely proud of you. :cheers:
p/s it sure beats pink.
I think he would look good in pink...anyone got a photoshop program to change it?
Bryan
Sorry to hear about your trans. Just to be safe it looked like the horse shoe clip for the parking brake lever pivot post may need to be bent more closed if you already haven't. In the picture it looks that way. Good luck on your next transmission!
Stu, is the trans fixed? :popcrn:
Best thing for a new trans is a good 'ol break torque. :rofl:
Quote from: 1970Moparmann on October 02, 2012, 07:40:27 AM
Stu, is the trans fixed? :popcrn:
Best thing for a new trans is a good 'ol break torque. :rofl:
no we are taking a totally new direction and cutting the tranny tunnel out and putting a Viper six speed manual tranny in the car .
So its a major winter project .
Quote from: moparstuart on October 02, 2012, 09:12:31 AM
Quote from: 1970Moparmann on October 02, 2012, 07:40:27 AM
Stu, is the trans fixed? :popcrn:
Best thing for a new trans is a good 'ol break torque. :rofl:
no we are taking a totally new direction and cutting the tranny tunnel out and putting a Viper six speed manual tranny in the car .
So its a major winter project .
Surprised your going to hack up the metal for this. :o
Quote from: 1970Moparmann on October 02, 2012, 10:18:23 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on October 02, 2012, 09:12:31 AM
Quote from: 1970Moparmann on October 02, 2012, 07:40:27 AM
Stu, is the trans fixed? :popcrn:
Best thing for a new trans is a good 'ol break torque. :rofl:
no we are taking a totally new direction and cutting the tranny tunnel out and putting a Viper six speed manual tranny in the car .
So its a major winter project .
Surprised your going to hack up the metal for this. :o
Im not scared :smilielol: :smilielol: Funny you should say that , the car is far from original and
the tranny tunnel is about the only original sheet metal still inside the car :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
I doubt i would ever change the car back but if I wanted to they do make the AMD full floors now
:o
QuoteMy New Shirt to match my car
i use to have a shirt like that ........................then i got a job :smilielol: :smilielol: :slap:
Quote from: moparstuart on October 01, 2012, 09:28:40 PM
My New Shirt to match my car , oh and my socks too
Rob Mac can make one for you to or to match your car and stripes
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Thirteen-Twenty-Graphix/379278442125176?fref=ts
Thirteen Twenty Graphix out of Brockton mass
Have you considered shaving your head and getting a white wig? Then you could really match your car! :yesnod:
:scratchchin:
Quote from: learical1 on October 02, 2012, 05:39:24 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on October 01, 2012, 09:28:40 PM
My New Shirt to match my car , oh and my socks too
Rob Mac can make one for you to or to match your car and stripes
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Thirteen-Twenty-Graphix/379278442125176?fref=ts
Thirteen Twenty Graphix out of Brockton mass
:scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: maybe
Have you considered shaving your head and getting a white wig? Then you could really match your car! :yesnod:
:scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin:
Quote from: learical1 on October 02, 2012, 05:39:24 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on October 01, 2012, 09:28:40 PM
My New Shirt to match my car , oh and my socks too
Rob Mac can make one for you to or to match your car and stripes
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Thirteen-Twenty-Graphix/379278442125176?fref=ts
Thirteen Twenty Graphix out of Brockton mass
Have you considered shaving your head and getting a white wig? Then you could really match your car! :yesnod:
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
If he shaved his head he would match the car when the top is down... :nana:
If he'd hurry up and put the tranny back in it, he won't have to shave his head: 2thumbs:
yea..he spends way too much time on here eating popcorn...car could have been done by now
Bryan :nana:
Quote from: A383Wing on October 03, 2012, 10:46:56 PM
yea..he spends way too much time on here eating popcorn...car could have been done by now
Bryan :nana:
:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
Quote from: A383Wing on October 03, 2012, 10:46:56 PM
yea..he spends way too much time on here eating popcorn...car could have been done by now
Bryan :nana:
Typical rotation for Stu-
>DodgeCharger.com
>>Moparts
>>>ForBBodiesonly
>>>>Facebook
>>>>>Twitter
>>>>>>Im-a-studd.com
:nana: :nana:
Quote from: 1970Moparmann on October 04, 2012, 07:52:20 AM
Quote from: A383Wing on October 03, 2012, 10:46:56 PM
yea..he spends way too much time on here eating popcorn...car could have been done by now
Bryan :nana:
Typical rotation for Stu-
>DodgeCharger.com
>>Moparts
>>>ForBBodiesonly
>>>>Facebook
>>>>>Twitter
>>>>>>Im-a-studd.com
:nana: :nana:
well 90 % of my time is spent on Im-a-studd.com of course
but you forgot the Road Runner board too www.69Roadrunner.net
PULLED the trigger today on the viper 6 speed manual tranny , drove 1/2 way to omaha and met the guy and bought it . met in the mcdonalds parking lot
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
:hah: :hah: :hah:
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: hydrolic throw out bearing with the chrysler tag still on it
Glad you got your tranny. Have you got the other pieces to put it in there yet?
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
Quote from: stroker400 wedge on October 06, 2012, 08:04:38 PM
Glad you got your tranny. Have you got the other pieces to put it in there yet?
not yet leaning towards a kit American power train has priced me , still need to find some factory pedals and a factory reverse light for the dash if anyone has some cheap
:eyes: :eyes: :eyes:
Quote from: moparstuart on October 06, 2012, 08:07:05 PM
Quote from: stroker400 wedge on October 06, 2012, 08:04:38 PM
Glad you got your tranny. Have you got the other pieces to put it in there yet?
not yet leaning towards a kit American power train has priced me , still need to find some factory pedals and a factory reverse light for the dash if anyone has some cheap
My eyes are peeled. I'm going to check on some leads for my parts, I'll check to see if they have anything.
:drool5: :drool5:
are you gonna go through it before you install it? or does it have low miles? :cheers:
Stu you pic whore!! :lol: :smilielol: T-56, T-56, T-56, T-56, T-56, (random car in Mc'ds parking lot), T-56, T-56, T-56 :lol: :smilielol:
Quote from: Indygenerallee on October 08, 2012, 11:15:24 AM
Stu you pic whore!! :lol: :smilielol: T-56, T-56, T-56, T-56, T-56, (random car in Mc'ds parking lot), T-56, T-56, T-56 :lol: :smilielol:
now david! dont insult THE STU like that! you gotta spell it correct ,,,,,,,,PIC HO :nana: :smilielol:
:lol: :smilielol: Sorry Charlie!! :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on October 08, 2012, 10:42:15 AM
are you gonna go through it before you install it? or does it have low miles? :cheers:
wasnt planning on it 15 k miles on it , as far as pictures go just wanted you to see where i do my black market deals in mound city missouri mcdonalds parking lot .
with 15k you should be fine but with your luck :shruggy:
and Stu is a pic HO
I have done those clandestine deals before, hat pulled low, dark glasses, etc. :icon_smile_big:. How nice of dash light you need, just looked at one Sat. next to speaker switch, some pitting. Drove to CT. (14) hours away to buy matching set of 70 6-pack carbs two weeks ago. Got to spend some time with my sister also, so win, win.
Quote from: BigBlockSam on October 08, 2012, 05:19:39 PM
with 15k you should be fine but with your luck :shruggy:
and Stu is a pic HO
yup :brickwall: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: picture HO
Quote from: 69rtse4spd on October 08, 2012, 08:44:50 PM
I have done those clandestine deals before, hat pulled low, dark glasses, etc. :icon_smile_big:. How nice of dash light you need, just looked at one Sat. next to speaker switch, some pitting. Drove to CT. (14) hours away to buy matching set of 70 6-pack carbs two weeks ago. Got to spend some time with my sister also, so win, win.
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
:yesnod: :2thumbs: :cheers:
Hey Stuart!
Your post moves along it's hard to keep up with it. I would like to add some info about your transmission problems. I am an expert in breaking 727 automatic tail shafts. See the attached picture. I had broke them so close together that I almost got banned for all the trans fluid oil downs! I had a guy tell me to use a heavy duty tail shaft which is the one on the right in the picture. Well it didn't break in 2 but had a crack up the side. Beleive it or not the car would run fine with it broke off but you eventually run out of fluid!
So after a bunch of trial and error the reason for all these broken tailshafts was IMPROPER pinion angle! The original setting at the rear yoke should be 5 to 7 degrees down. If not under load it comes up too high and starts whipping against the tailshaft and cracks it! Now I don't know if that was the beginning of your problem or secondary damage but you had just done a rear end swap and the spring perches may have not been at the right angle in your Birdable? Worth checking when you get things back together.
MJ
Quote from: Mopar John on October 14, 2012, 08:12:14 PM
Hey Stuart!
Your post moves along it's hard to keep up with it. I would like to add some info about your transmission problems. I am an expert in breaking 727 automatic tail shafts. See the attached picture. I had broke them so close together that I almost got banned for all the trans fluid oil downs! I had a guy tell me to use a heavy duty tail shaft which is the one on the right in the picture. Well it didn't break in 2 but had a crack up the side. Beleive it or not the car would run fine with it broke off but you eventually run out of fluid!
So after a bunch of trial and error the reason for all these broken tailshafts was IMPROPER pinion angle! The original setting at the rear yoke should be 5 to 7 degrees down. If not under load it comes up too high and starts whipping against the tailshaft and cracks it! Now I don't know if that was the beginning of your problem or secondary damage but you had just done a rear end swap and the spring perches may have not been at the right angle in your Birdable? Worth checking when you get things back together.
MJ
thanks very much john when we do the speed manual swap in a couple of months i will make sure to check the rear end pinion angle
Do you have an adjustable pinion snubber as well? It might be something to look into when you start messing with your pinion angle.
Quote from: moparstuart on October 01, 2012, 09:28:40 PM
My New Shirt to match my car , oh and my socks too
Rob Mac can make one for you to or to match your car and stripes
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Thirteen-Twenty-Graphix/379278442125176?fref=ts
Thirteen Twenty Graphix out of Brockton mass
Stuart,
Since I have a 1970 GTX that's LIMELIGHT green I have some things that would go great with your new shirt and socks!
First off is a hat that was sold by the NHRA it will also keep the sun off the golden dome!
Next are some awesome lime green trimmed shoes with lime green laces! Will go great with the socks!
I saw a young man wearing these and asked him where he got them? He told me from a local outlet mall?
I didn't ask which store thinking there wouldn't be many. Linda and I stopped there and there were at least 10 shoe stores!@#$%^&*(!
Finally at one store a helpfull young lady told me that I had to go to "ZUMMIES" skateboard shop for them?
We stopped in and they they were! These are skateboard shoes and work very well for grip on the pedals in the racecar!
Might be just the thing when you put that six speed in the Birdable!
Last up is the new lime green "DUCK TAPE"! This is a must for your tool box! You never know when some Ford guy or
gang member carves their initials in that convertable top!@#$%^&*()_!!
It will also come in handy when your at a track and need to block some of the grill off for more AERO speed! ENJOY!
Mopar John
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: love the 200 mph green tape , must to tape off the grille and tape the air grabber shut :rofl:
I have a pair of lime green keds and a bunch of green junk in my trunk
Quoteand a bunch of green junk in my trunk
thats cause you eat to many vegetables :smilielol:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on October 19, 2012, 10:29:38 AM
Quoteand a bunch of green junk in my trunk
thats cause you eat to many vegetables :smilielol:
doctors orders :icon_smile_big:
I thought that worked the other way. The more greens you eat the less junk in the trunk you have!! :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: Indygenerallee on October 19, 2012, 10:52:45 AM
I thought that worked the other way. The more greens you eat the less junk in the trunk you have!! :icon_smile_big:
Beat me to it... :lol:
Or is it "beet" me to it ... :D
Quote from: WINGIN IT on October 19, 2012, 12:55:17 PM
Quote from: Indygenerallee on October 19, 2012, 10:52:45 AM
I thought that worked the other way. The more greens you eat the less junk in the trunk you have!! :icon_smile_big:
Beat me to it... :lol:
Or is it "beet" me to it ... :D
:shruggy: BEETS me !
here ya go stu , finish off your look there on ebay :cheers:
birdible will have a new room mate soon 31 nash
It's the wrong color
Love the Nash Stu! right on just change out that 350 for a 392 Hemi and you will be set!!! :2thumbs:
Quote from: Indygenerallee on November 05, 2012, 09:20:39 AM
Love the Nash Stu! right on just change out that 350 for a 392 Hemi and you will be set!!! :2thumbs:
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: yup thats the plan
criss crossed checkered racing flags (maybe a skull in the middle) on the door with faded out Speedway Auto Recycling stenciled on
looks great Stu good luck with it :cheers:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on November 05, 2012, 10:00:39 AM
looks great Stu good luck with it :cheers:
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,96460.0.html
thread on it with more pictures
found this one face book someone made it up of my car No idea who did it
Good job :2thumbs:
Who knows what else is out there.
that's not a rat rod
is it just me or do all superbird hoods look like they don't fit properly ??? not knocking, love the car, just something i always seem to see
One step closer to the viper tranny install
got this stuff ordered today cyber monday and auto dealer discounts
Good morning Stuart -
Here is a photo of the components that I can provide. I just noticed the the cross member hardware is not shown, which is included. Let me know on these.
Prices are
Cross member - $199.00
Hydraulic Master Cylinder Mount - $ 79.00
Line set and fitting - Earls - $29.00
Tilton Master Cylinder - $ 75.00
Includes all the reservoir options shown.
Please let me know. I'm coming your way Saturday morning on my way to the Mecum Auction.
Tony Edler
Illumin8s
Phone: (573) 823-1813
See illumin8s on the web at www.globaloverdrive.com
American Power train had 10% off today for cyber monday
so i called and ordered the rest of my stuff
Customer Description of Car:
1970
make = Mopar
model = RR
engine = 440 6 pack
hp_torque = 450 hp
tire_size =
flywheel_tooth_count =
current_transmission = Automatic///Viper T56
rear_end_ratio = 3.54 Dana
console = Yes
seats = Buckets
request for =
0.00 0.00
ISGM-20002 ISGM-20002 GM ISO-X Transmission Isolator Mount for GM
TKO, Magnum, 4-Speed and 700R4/4L60e.
DSUN-30004 3.5" .120 Aluminum Driveshaft, includes cryo treated slip yoke
and cryo solid u-joints, specify length, yoke type and u-joint size
when ordering
1 449.00 449.00
FWCH-10001 FWCH-10001, SCIENCE FRICTION Billet Steel Flywheel, SFI
Quality, 130t/10.5", Chrysler 6-bolt, Neutral Balance, Big Block,
318, 340 and CB 1972-73 6-Pack 440
229.00 229.00
BHCH-28073 BHCH-28073 - QT SFI Bell Housing, Chrysler Big Block/426
HEMI to Viper T-56, 130t fw only
539.00 539.00
CLCH-12203G SCIENCE FRICTION 107523C MEAN STREET STAGE 2
KEVLAR CLUTCH KIT, INCLUDES:
HIGH CLAMP LOAD LOW FLEX FORMED PRESSURE
PLATE,
23-SPLINE FULL FACE KEVLAR SPRUNG HUB DISC,
STAINLESS PILOT BEARING,
ALIGNMENT TOOL,
535 FT-LB RATED,
LIGHT
FSGM-10001 #910 GM/Mopar Pressure Plate Bolt, Set of 6, Race Grade 8 18.00 18.00
FSGM-10002 #912 CHEVY/MOPAR/FORD FLYWHEEL BOLT, SET OF 6,
Race Grade 8
15.00 15.00
Subtotal ------->> 1,699.00
Discount WD WD Discount for American Powertrain dealers: (Speedway) -175.00 -175.00
Shipping Shipping and Handling 75.00 75.00
Page 3
$
got the first box today thanks tony fire wall mounting and reinforcement bracket
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: viper 6 speed into a B Body crossmember this thing is a master piece
Are you gonna put a hemi in front of that trans?? :o :o :o :D :smilielol:
Quote from: Hemi Runner on November 29, 2012, 07:14:29 AM
Are you gonna put a hemi in front of that trans?? :o :o :o :D :smilielol:
no because the guy keeps saying he is shipping it but it never comes :nana: :smilielol: :smilielol: the 440 six it just fine in front of the viper tranny
Quote from: moparstuart on November 29, 2012, 07:28:30 AM
Quote from: Hemi Runner on November 29, 2012, 07:14:29 AM
Are you gonna put a hemi in front of that trans?? :o :o :o :D :smilielol:
no because the guy keeps saying he is shipping it but it never comes :nana: :smilielol: :smilielol: the 440 six it just fine in front of the viper tranny
The check never showed up!! The guy said to tell you that'd he'd deliver it, help install it and test drive it if you were paying cash........ :nana:
we he do a burnout with it for him :slap:
very cool MR STUART :2thumbs:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on November 29, 2012, 06:16:28 PM
we he do a burnout with it for him :slap:
A John Force style burnout!!! :2thumbs:
more parts came my used clutch pedals and the kevlar clutch, pressure plate and urethane tranny mount
:popcrn: :popcrn: a member here who has wing car envy hooked me up with the pedals
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
:drool5: :drool5:
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: flywheel and bellhousing/scatter shield are being drop shipped direct from quicktime
All those parts should have been in good working order from the Viper and came with the Transmission ? yes ? They won't do any good to the guy who kept the extra's. :shruggy:
Quote from: ACUDANUT on December 01, 2012, 07:09:48 PM
All those parts should have been in good working order from the Viper and came with the Transmission ? yes ? They won't do any good to the guy who kept the extra's. :shruggy:
none of that other viper stuff would fit or work in a b body
Not even the clutch, throw out bearing, bell housing, shifter or the many other smaller items that we overlook ? Really ? Dang. :scratchchin:
Quote from: ACUDANUT on December 02, 2012, 09:55:55 AM
Not even the clutch, throw out bearing, bell housing, shifter or the many other smaller items that we overlook ? Really ? Dang. :scratchchin:
hydrolic throw out bearing will be reused and will work great but thats it
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
[/quote] hydrolic throw out bearing will be reused and will work great but thats it
[/quote]
With everything else being new what's another $100 just to be sure you don't have to pull that thing apart any time soon. :shruggy:
the viper ones are way more then 100.00 and american power train told me the viper one is better then anything they sell
Quote from: moparstuart on December 07, 2012, 09:24:45 AM
the viper ones are way more then 100.00 and american power train told me the viper one is better then anything they sell
even if its $200 its better than a weekend tear down, but if its bad or noisy Im gonna :nana: :nana: :nana: you...
his luck with radiators and such (if i remember correctly) he ought to change it huh...................
YOU SHOULD BE ALRIGHT . YOUR DOING IT RIGHT . :cheers:
:yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: got them cleaned up and primed today
put them in black today
cleaned alot on the garage this weekend so the Nash fits better
why are you painting by the chipmonks door? :smilielol:
Quote from: nvrbdn on December 09, 2012, 10:27:40 PM
why are you painting by the chipmonks door? :smilielol:
never seen him , will he sing to me :shruggy:
:smilielol: i dont think so :smilielol:
Quote from: nvrbdn on December 09, 2012, 10:41:28 PM
:smilielol: i dont think so :smilielol:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hAUWyp0qzs
:smilielol: good one. :2thumbs:
got the final two major pieces of the puzzle today , flywheel and bellhousing Very NICE STUFF :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
Billet aluminum or steel?
Sure it looks pretty now, all in boxes and separate pieces.
The proof is in the pudding, will it all fit together without cursin' and bustin so many knuckles you leave DNA on the internals... :D
Quote from: WINGIN IT on December 13, 2012, 09:12:28 AM
Sure it looks pretty now, all in boxes and separate pieces.
The proof is in the pudding, will it all fit together without cursin' and bustin so many knuckles you leave DNA on the internals... :D
:smilielol: :smilielol: Nothing I repeat Nothing i ever do to this car is Easy , I'm sure there will be lots of cussing , screaming , yelling , blood , DNA . all that stuff . :icon_smile_big: we will know here very soon hope to tackle this between Christmas and New Years . Thats the Tentitive plan anyway .
Quote from: stroker400 wedge on December 12, 2012, 11:14:01 PM
Billet aluminum or steel?
Billet Steel
http://americanpowertrain.com/i-8426648-science-friction-billet-steel-flywheel-sfi-quality-130t-10-5-chrysler-6-bolt-neutral-balance.html
http://americanpowertrain.com/search.html?q=bhch-28073&go=Search
Quote from: moparstuart on December 13, 2012, 10:53:25 AM
Quote from: WINGIN IT on December 13, 2012, 09:12:28 AM
Sure it looks pretty now, all in boxes and separate pieces.
The proof is in the pudding, will it all fit together without cursin' and bustin so many knuckles you leave DNA on the internals... :D
:smilielol: :smilielol: Nothing I repeat Nothing i ever do to this car is Easy , I'm sure there will be lots of cussing , screaming , yelling , blood , DNA . all that stuff . :icon_smile_big: we will know here very soon hope to tackle this between Christmas and New Years . Thats the Tentitive plan anyway .
Awesome :2thumbs:
I'm off then, can't wait for all the bloody updates... :D
Quote from: WINGIN IT on December 13, 2012, 01:14:46 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on December 13, 2012, 10:53:25 AM
Quote from: WINGIN IT on December 13, 2012, 09:12:28 AM
Sure it looks pretty now, all in boxes and separate pieces.
The proof is in the pudding, will it all fit together without cursin' and bustin so many knuckles you leave DNA on the internals... :D
:smilielol: :smilielol: Nothing I repeat Nothing i ever do to this car is Easy , I'm sure there will be lots of cussing , screaming , yelling , blood , DNA . all that stuff . :icon_smile_big: we will know here very soon hope to tackle this between Christmas and New Years . Thats the Tentitive plan anyway .
Awesome :2thumbs:
I'm off then, can't wait for all the bloody updates... :D
NO NO NO you cant just watch , get off you butt and get down here :D :nana:
Plus Arkansas is just a hop skip and jump away
Ha believe me, wish I could go, and of course would have to stop at the red-headed step child state of AR-kansas for a holiday visit and bonding session... :lol:
So "support" will have to be virtual for now... ;)
Awsome Stu :2thumbs:
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
now you have to learn to drive a clutch car
Quote from: BigBlockSam on December 15, 2012, 12:46:48 PM
now you have to learn to drive a clutch car
been there done that buddy , but it will be different and easier with the hydrolic
:drool5: :drool5: was cleaning the garages today and had to get a picture of the two cars together the new acquisition 31 NASH hot rod
how they getting along? are they pals already ;D
Quote from: BigBlockSam on December 15, 2012, 10:04:34 PM
how they getting along? are they pals already ;D
bird can only limp out on its broken tranny , so its a little jealious i can drive the NASH
but the birds new viper tranny is going in soon right after christmas so will help :D
:cheers: :cheers:
Looks like the parts are oming together! Gonna be fun to drive!! :2thumbs:
Looks like you need some oil dry for Christmas :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: The70RT on December 19, 2012, 09:52:29 AM
Looks like you need some oil dry for Christmas :icon_smile_big:
My daily driver volvo is a leaker :smilielol: :yesnod:
Quote from: moparstuart on December 19, 2012, 12:40:14 PM
Quote from: The70RT on December 19, 2012, 09:52:29 AM
Looks like you need some oil dry for Christmas :icon_smile_big:
My daily driver volvo is a leaker :smilielol: :yesnod:
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you drive a volvo, why doesn't that surprise me :nana:
You drive a Volvo :hah:
doesn't Allen from two and a half men drive a volvo :slap:
Quote from: moparstuart on December 19, 2012, 12:40:14 PM
Quote from: The70RT on December 19, 2012, 09:52:29 AM
Looks like you need some oil dry for Christmas :icon_smile_big:
My daily driver volvo is a leaker :smilielol: :yesnod:
They're "boxy" but they're good......
Just like our friend Stuart!
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Quote from: moparstuart on December 19, 2012, 12:40:14 PM
Quote from: The70RT on December 19, 2012, 09:52:29 AM
Looks like you need some oil dry for Christmas :icon_smile_big:
My daily driver volvo is a leaker :smilielol: :yesnod:
I heard foreign car drivers were snobs? :scratchchin:
a very sensible car . a little boring but very sensible :nana:
Quote from: pettybird on December 20, 2012, 04:18:51 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on December 19, 2012, 12:40:14 PM
Quote from: The70RT on December 19, 2012, 09:52:29 AM
Looks like you need some oil dry for Christmas :icon_smile_big:
My daily driver volvo is a leaker :smilielol: :yesnod:
I heard foreign car drivers were snobs? :scratchchin:
:yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: my 200.00 salvage volvo makes me a snob
They're not bad IF you get the right ones. Had a friend of the family that drove a Volvo wagon from the late 80's on up till he passed away a few years ago. Never had a lick of problems with it.
A VOLVO for stuart
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LyLUJP-vV54/TWZQOXvfGsI/AAAAAAAAAW0/hW7Ksx5OQ-c/s400/1956-Volvo-Custom-by-Vizualtech-Brown-1600x1200.jpg)
or maybe this
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Lets not give him any ideas, he would like a turd if was free :smilielol:
Quote from: The70RT on December 20, 2012, 07:42:13 PM
Lets not give him any ideas, he would like a turd if was free :smilielol:
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Quote from: moparstuart on December 20, 2012, 04:58:45 PM
Quote from: pettybird on December 20, 2012, 04:18:51 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on December 19, 2012, 12:40:14 PM
Quote from: The70RT on December 19, 2012, 09:52:29 AM
Looks like you need some oil dry for Christmas :icon_smile_big:
My daily driver volvo is a leaker :smilielol: :yesnod:
I heard foreign car drivers were snobs? :scratchchin:
:yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: my 200.00 salvage volvo makes me a snob
Apparently it would on Facebook :lol:
QuoteApparently it would on Facebook
he's a rat rod kid on facebook
Quote from: BigBlockSam on December 21, 2012, 12:44:57 PM
QuoteApparently it would on Facebook
he's a rat rod kid on facebook
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So i cleaned out the trunk and getting the car ready to trailer over to scotts
its going under the knife starting on the 27th . So unloaded the trunk and reloaded it with viper tranny and parts
Interior comes out tomorrow
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all covered back up untill tomorrow then rip out the interior
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Bandwidth bandit :nana:
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Your sticking old greasy parts into a very clean trunk???? And now your tearing up a perfectly good interior???? Glad to hear the Birdible is getting some lovin :2thumbs:
IS IT DONE YET!
Quote from: stroker400 wedge on December 22, 2012, 10:27:19 PM
Your sticking old greasy parts into a very clean trunk???? And now your tearing up a perfectly good interior???? Glad to hear the Birdible is getting some lovin :2thumbs:
What untel you see the hack job I perform on tnat Trans tunnel :o :nana:
Quote from: thedodgeboys on December 24, 2012, 07:08:36 AM
Quote from: stroker400 wedge on December 22, 2012, 10:27:19 PM
Your sticking old greasy parts into a very clean trunk???? And now your tearing up a perfectly good interior???? Glad to hear the Birdible is getting some lovin :2thumbs:
What untel you see the hack job I perform on tnat Trans tunnel :o :nana:
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Quote from: thedodgeboys on December 24, 2012, 07:08:36 AM
Quote from: stroker400 wedge on December 22, 2012, 10:27:19 PM
Your sticking old greasy parts into a very clean trunk???? And now your tearing up a perfectly good interior???? Glad to hear the Birdible is getting some lovin :2thumbs:
What untel you see the hack job I perform on tnat Trans tunnel :o :nana:
seeing as i have never plasma cutted before , or really welded either , this is going to be fun :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: I trust you scott
gutted the interior yesterday
also dug out my stash of old stock manual parts
going to try and save the original style console , i'm sure we will have to move it back some but I wouls atleast like to try and keep a semi stock look
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doing away with the grannymatic tranny I can also get rid of the automatic shifter and the Special made automatic pistol grip handle
so i repurposed it to the RAT ROD
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Quote from: moparstuart on December 24, 2012, 05:43:11 PM
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I always knew you were the "Mack" daddy!
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Quote from: moparstuart on December 24, 2012, 05:43:11 PM
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I always knew you were the "Mack" daddy!
love macks , do they use cat diesels ???? i have alway had english bull dogs , so natually I love macks
You had the AutoGrip shifter handle didn't you Stuart? I'm thinking about getting one. Heard some good things about them.
Quote from: stroker400 wedge on December 24, 2012, 11:39:15 PM
You had the AutoGrip shifter handle didn't you Stuart? I'm thinking about getting one. Heard some good things about them.
the shifter is a duncan , the grip was hand made out of flame maple in south america
For cripes sake there are a lot of french fries in the Bird - what the hell..... :nana:
Quote from: moparstuart on December 24, 2012, 05:43:11 PM
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I still see carpet Stuart get with the program and strip it down to the ground :RantExplode:
not taking the drivers seat out untill we get it to your place :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: 1970Moparmann on December 25, 2012, 09:50:23 AM
For cripes sake there are a lot of french fries in the Bird - what the hell..... :nana:
lol :cheers: it's all Ians fault , yeah thats the ticket its ians fault
Who bought the french fries :smilielol:
90 % of all cars in America have a French fry in them somewhere I think.
today is the day
to rip out the blown up automatic tranny and start the viper six speed install
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:2thumbs: :2thumbs: well the birdible curse struck my buddy ron who was helping me tow it to scotts to do the install
sandy roads and a stop light with a heavy car on the trailer .
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:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: well i cracked that tail shaft pretty good
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I really blew it apart
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:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: crank already drilled for the bearing and infact there was a pilot bushing inthere already
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We were actually able to cheat alittle and just unbolt the pedals from the bracket and bolt them right up into the car on the automatic style bracket with out pulling
it out of the car .
Car now has three pedals
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our celebrity guest builder is Stacy David ;D ;D ;D ;D
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three pedals and the brake pedal is now small
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Day 2 the hack job begins... :nana: :nana: :nana:
yup day two of chop cut , hopefully rebuilt :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
big brake pedal gone now
Beginning of a long day two mounting clutch master cly and get the pedals buttoned up, then the clutch rod and res. tank mounted
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that little bit of white down under the boost and a little towards trhe drivers side
that the clutch master cylinder , wow what a night mare of exhaust , brake lines and wiring to shoe horn that thing in there ,
but we did it
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res. bracket made and mounted to the booster
Looking good guys!
How many PBR's did you go through yesterday? The peddles look crooked, so it must have been more than one. :nana:
Is today the hack job?
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then we ran into a little snag figures out we were missing one alignment dow pin in the back block , that would make it so much easier for mock up
also we were missing a fitting to adapt the viper throw out bearing to the braided line that gots to the master cylinder
I though it was included in one of the kits i bought but it wasnt , So i went on a wild goose chase looking for this stuff . In the end we got it ordered from summit on and overnight
saturday delivery . hope to have that stuff sometime this morning .
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test fitting the new crossmember before hand to make sure bolt line up
it was dead on perfect , this is one of the very first one made for viper tranny into a b body only
yes it fit perfect but you will see later we ran into a snag with it
let the cutting begin
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only the first cut it gets much bigger :icon_smile_blackeye:
that last two are when i took a BFH and bent over the lip in the upper tranny tunnel where it meets the fire wall , scott had cut slots every inch or so and I then bent them over and smashed them flat for tranny clearence
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:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: now its just a matter of fine tuning the hole
cut , snip , then test fit again we had the tranny in and out of the car 5 times yesterday to try and get the hole right with out cutting to much floor and crossmember out
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there is where our snag with the cross member was
we could barely same the hole on the driver side for the first inner cross member bolt but the passenger side we lost that bolt as the viper tranny was too big
so we will have to do more modifiying to it , it will all work out
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:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: end of day two , off it gather some parts and beginn day 3 :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
are you gonna put some sound deadening mat on the floor? this would be the time to do it :cheers:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on December 29, 2012, 11:22:31 AM
are you gonna put some sound deadening mat on the floor? this would be the time to do it :cheers:
:yesnod:......... :cheers:
looking good !! :2thumbs:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on December 29, 2012, 11:22:31 AM
are you gonna put some sound deadening mat on the floor? this would be the time to do it :cheers:
yes budget is nill , but i bought the duct insulation foil and adhesive backed foam at home depot 15 bucks a roll
day three
ran to the dealer this morning wow wee this stuff is 25.00 bucks a quart , thanks goodness it only takes 3 quarts
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really sucks cutting up brand new expensive parts
i did know it was a proto type but it was still expensive so he will be getting feed back
tranny and bellhousing , and now crossmember had to go in and out several more times today to mark them and slowly cut and make room for everything
we needed to make sure the was space all around to for torq and flexing and movement also
look at that crack staff member working away , he should be on chop , cut , rebuild :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
yes more pictures of that handsome guy , cutting off extra ears and tabs not needed and that are in the way
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tranny was still hitting the cross member so back out to cut more
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Looks good Stu :2thumbs: Just wandering, why did you use a plasma cutter( or torch) to cut out the center hump instead of a cut off wheel? It might not have been the fastest way to do it, but it would have been cleaner and saved some more work later on.
Quote from: stroker400 wedge on December 29, 2012, 10:18:57 PM
Looks good Stu :2thumbs: Just wandering, why did you use a plasma cutter( or torch) to cut out the center hump instead of a cut off wheel? It might not have been the fastest way to do it, but it would have been cleaner and saved some more work later on.
We had a plasma cutter and a welder , so thats what we used . Time has been the factor as we are trying to get most of it done during out time off from regular work .
Plus scotts ,wifes nice warm parking spot is where the bird is sitting . You gotta keep momma happy . She has been a saint letting us go it . :2thumbs:
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So, he's helping with just installing the trans then, and afterwards you'll take it home and clean it up. Makes sense. How much more do you have to do?
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end of day three
and not much left of the expensive new crossmember
Quote from: stroker400 wedge on December 29, 2012, 10:34:38 PM
So, he's helping with just installing the trans then, and afterwards you'll take it home and clean it up. Makes sense. How much more do you have to do?
drive shaft is a custom built 3 1/2 inch aluminum one and once everythink is installed we have to send off measurements to have it built
Quote from: stroker400 wedge on December 29, 2012, 10:18:57 PM
Looks good Stu :2thumbs: Just wandering, why did you use a plasma cutter( or torch) to cut out the center hump instead of a cut off wheel? It might not have been the fastest way to do it, but it would have been cleaner and saved some more work later on.
It's a total hack job :coolgleamA:
Yah a body saw would have been nice, Stuart should have bought me one for Xmass :smilielol:It would have looked better. :nana:
A few minuets with a grinder and it will look ok :icon_smile_big: this isn't chop cut rebuild its hack swear and pray it works :nana: :slap: :smilielol: :smilielol: :rofl:
:cheers:
Quote from: thedodgeboys on December 30, 2012, 06:56:14 AM
Quote from: stroker400 wedge on December 29, 2012, 10:18:57 PM
Looks good Stu :2thumbs: Just wandering, why did you use a plasma cutter( or torch) to cut out the center hump instead of a cut off wheel? It might not have been the fastest way to do it, but it would have been cleaner and saved some more work later on.
It's a total hack job :coolgleamA:
Yah a body saw would have been nice, Stuart should have bought me one for Xmass :smilielol:It would have looked better. :nana:
A few minuets with a grinder and it will look ok :icon_smile_big: this isn't chop cut rebuild its hack swear and pray it works :nana: :slap: :smilielol: :smilielol: :rofl:
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Quote from: thedodgeboys on December 30, 2012, 06:56:14 AM
Quote from: stroker400 wedge on December 29, 2012, 10:18:57 PM
Looks good Stu :2thumbs: Just wandering, why did you use a plasma cutter( or torch) to cut out the center hump instead of a cut off wheel? It might not have been the fastest way to do it, but it would have been cleaner and saved some more work later on.
It's a total hack job :coolgleamA:
Yah a body saw would have been nice, Stuart should have bought me one for Xmass :smilielol: It would have looked better. :nana:
A few minuets with a grinder and it will look ok :icon_smile_big: this isn't chop cut rebuild its hack swear and pray it works :nana: :slap: :smilielol: :smilielol: :rofl:
:cheers:
Sounds about right then :lol: It lookin good :2thumbs:
Day 4 trim and do final tweeks on the hole , final test fit of tranny ( we hope ) built upper crossmemebr support to go over the tranny and start building the sheet tunnel back
i started by taking the grinder and cleaning up the plasma cuts
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i will most likely use one of these shifter arms
i would like to use the console style 70 shifter but if i do i will have to cut it right on the big off set bend and then
drill two holes to mount it to the new shift tower
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I will order carbon fiber black grips and a six speed indicator shift pattern
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:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: the mount is to short , we will have to shim it to get the motor high enought to get the pan up off the drag link
I bet you're looking forward to shifting through those gears! :popcrn:
QuoteI will order carbon fiber black grips and a six speed indicator shift pattern
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day 5 more crossmember and tunnel work
figured out they sent us the wrong clutch disc so would could not finish the casr and get the tranny installed oh well
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last for today
great work. :2thumbs:
Is the console going to fit anymore or is that out of the question now?
Quote from: stroker400 wedge on January 02, 2013, 01:12:48 AM
Is the console going to fit anymore or is that out of the question now?
what ever it takes i'm going to try to make it work , for sure it will sit higher and about 3 or so inches back
Looking good. Is that trans tunnel going to be strong enough, with the missing frame ?. I am worried about your torsion bar strength.
Quote from: ACUDANUT on January 02, 2013, 02:31:45 PM
Looking good. Is that trans tunnel going to be strong enough, with the missing frame ?. I am worried about your torsion bar strength.
the car has full frame connectors and if you look we rebuilt the support , its fine
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Yep, I missed the frame connectors. You are good to go. :2thumbs: When is the projected trial run ?
Nice work, don't see any red spots anywhere, must being careful around all the sharp edges. :2thumbs:.
Stu, what are you going to do about carpeting in the front ??
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Quote from: Highbanked Hauler on January 02, 2013, 10:28:31 PM
Stu, what are you going to do about carpeting in the front ??
hope to just use the original , split it under the console and stretch it . If that doesnt work back up and punt :D
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: tunnel it done we used that super strong panel glue they use to glue quarter panels on with now
Panel Adhesive then we seam sealed everything
I will seam seal the rest of it once i get the car home
seam sealed and undercoated on the under side now before the tranny goes in
looks good Stu . what paint you gonna spray on that ?
Quote from: BigBlockSam on January 03, 2013, 11:15:09 AM
looks good Stu . what paint you gonna spray on that ?
a sealing primer for sure , rust bullet on the other parts of the floor with surface rust
Quotea sealing primer for sure , rust bullet on the other parts of the floor with surface rust
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Quote from: Highbanked Hauler on January 02, 2013, 10:28:31 PM
Stu, what are you going to do about carpeting in the front ??
hope to just use the original , split it under the console and stretch it . If that doesnt work back up and punt :D
As I said that I just thought, use 2 front rug halves and cut to fit.. :shruggy:
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Quote from: Highbanked Hauler on January 02, 2013, 10:28:31 PM
Stu, what are you going to do about carpeting in the front ??
hope to just use the original , split it under the console and stretch it . If that doesnt work back up and punt :D
As I said that I just thought, use 2 front rug halves and cut to fit.. :shruggy:
if i half to i will , but i think i can make mine work
Nice work, guys! I'm following along with interest, since I'm switching over to a four-speed later this winter myself... Not quite the same, and I do NOT envy you having to do all this cutting and fitting. I'm hoping my swap will be a lot more straightforward. Interested to see if you can make your carpet fit, since that's one issue I was wondering about.
Fight the good fight, Stu! :2thumbs:
lighthorseman this is a great tread for you
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95764.0.html
Great link, Stu! Thanks! :2thumbs:
Quote from: thedodgeboys on December 07, 2012, 09:16:29 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on December 07, 2012, 09:24:45 AM
the viper ones are way more then 100.00 and american power train told me the viper one is better then anything they sell
even if its $200 its better than a weekend tear down, but if its bad or noisy Im gonna :nana: :nana: :nana: you...
Day 5 update :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :RantExplode: :RantExplode: :RantExplode:
I told you to get a new throw-out bearing :icon_smile_dissapprove:
Well guess whats leaking all over my garage floor...
So now you get to take the trans out one more time just to change out the bearing :nana: :nana: :nana: :nana: :nana: :nana: :nana: :nana: :nana: :nana:
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A classic case of tripping over a dollar to pick up a dime. Stuart you tight wad.
CRAP.... :o
Stu, Stu, Stu........ Shame on you! :nana:
he never listens , he's a bad boy :slap: needs a spanking :yesnod:
Quote from: 1HotDaytona on January 05, 2013, 05:36:04 PM
A classic case of tripping over a dollar to pick up a dime. Stuart you tight wad.
according to my viper friend expert and national viper club president , viper throw out bearing dont
do this :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: yup i;m a cheap skate
Quote from: moparstuart on January 05, 2013, 09:27:20 PM
Quote from: 1HotDaytona on January 05, 2013, 05:36:04 PM
A classic case of tripping over a dollar to pick up a dime. Stuart you tight wad.
according to my viper friend expert and national viper club president , viper throw out bearing dont
do this :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: yup i;m a cheap skate
When your air cleaner cost more on the Birdible than you daily driver cost.....you might be a tightwad :smilielol:
Quoteviper throw out bearing dont do this
they do when there yours Stu :cheers: :cheers:
Quote from: The70RT on January 05, 2013, 09:37:45 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on January 05, 2013, 09:27:20 PM
Quote from: 1HotDaytona on January 05, 2013, 05:36:04 PM
A classic case of tripping over a dollar to pick up a dime. Stuart you tight wad.
according to my viper friend expert and national viper club president , viper throw out bearing dont
do this :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: yup i;m a cheap skate
When your air cleaner cost more on the Birdible than you daily driver cost.....you might be a tightwad :smilielol:
Maybe if they are used regularly or driven but...
I think it sat so long that the seals dried up inside it.
Oh and did I say,
I told you so :slap:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on January 05, 2013, 10:34:54 PM
Quoteviper throw out bearing dont do this
they do when there yours Stu :cheers: :cheers:
As soon as someone suggested it woulg go bad you should have gotton a new one. Because if your luck is anything like mine, it was at that moment that it failed.
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Quote from: BigBlockSam on January 05, 2013, 10:34:54 PM
Quoteviper throw out bearing dont do this
they do when there yours Stu :cheers: :cheers:
As soon as someone suggested it woulg go bad you should have gotton a new one. Because if your luck is anything like mine, it was at that moment that it failed.
:yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: getting good practice at pulling it and putting it back in :icon_smile_big:
:coolgleamA: good stuff Stuart , looking good , :coolgleamA:
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Quote from: BigBlockSam on January 05, 2013, 10:34:54 PM
Quoteviper throw out bearing dont do this
they do when there yours Stu :cheers: :cheers:
As soon as someone suggested it woulg go bad you should have gotton a new one. Because if your luck is anything like mine, it was at that moment that it failed.
:lol: :yesnod: yeah story of my life too , ole murphy & his damn law , :icon_smile_blackeye:
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:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: we broke the jack , they tunnel needed more work back by the shifter
the reverse lock out sensor didnt have enought room and we tryed to force it
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:yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:we all went out to lunch at the little diner
ian was the brake man in the car as we rolled her off the trailer back into the garage
the new hurst shifter tower came in the mail
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:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: test fitted the new shifter and made sure the console is going to work the way i envision
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its an inch or two higher and 4 inches moved towards the rear but still looks great and you would have to be looking really hard to tell
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Looking good!
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Quote from: 70Sbird on January 07, 2013, 11:32:10 AM
Looking good!
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Stu, looking good man. What do you have sprayed on the inside and underside of the trans. hump ?
Quote from: Highbanked Hauler on January 10, 2013, 10:21:11 AM
Stu, looking good man. What do you have sprayed on the inside and underside of the trans. hump ?
seam sealer and then rubber undercoat
I'm not done inside yet More seam sealer and then some rust bullet in a couple spots , primer sealed too . Then foam foil insulation that is adhesive backed all over the floor
Quote from: moparstuart on January 10, 2013, 10:37:28 AM
Quote from: Highbanked Hauler on January 10, 2013, 10:21:11 AM
Stu, looking good man. What do you have sprayed on the inside and underside of the trans. hump ?
seam sealer and then rubber undercoat
I'm not done inside yet More seam sealer and then some rust bullet in a couple spots , primer sealed too . Then foam foil insulation that is adhesive backed all over the floor
:cheers:
well chris twisted my arm and got me to order a new hurst shifter
its got the six speed top indicator shift pattern and carbon fiber grips
Cool red velvet bag with gold draw string , but I think its useless once i have it installed
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Did you get the drive shaft ordered yet?
Quote from: thedodgeboys on January 12, 2013, 09:18:33 AM
Did you get the drive shaft ordered yet?
yes sir we shall see how long that takes
When do you think you might get a test ride ?
no idea on the test drive as i m still waiting on the drive shaft and i still have to remove the tranny again to install the new throw out bearing/ slave cyl
I also need to clean up and seal up the floor some more . Then put down the foiled backed insulation and sound deadening . then get all the interior back in it
couldnt wait , couldnt help my self had to see how it looked with the new shifter in it , i also wanted to see how it felt to shift it and how
comfortible it wiould feel to shift
It felt natural and looked fantastic oh and chris its the shifter you recommended
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I will now have to order a new carbon fiber kit for the 4 speed console plate
Cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool. :drool5:
You're car will be twice as cool now. Just because its a manual. Nothing looks as cool as a huge b body shifter.
Quote from: 1HotDaytona on January 12, 2013, 07:26:17 PM
You're car will be twice as cool now. Just because its a manual. Nothing looks as cool as a huge b body shifter.
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So watchu waitin fo !
Stop takin' pics and row those gears boy !
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Quote from: WINGIN IT on January 13, 2013, 08:10:38 AM
So watchu waitin fo !
Stop takin' pics and row those gears boy !
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no drive shaft :icon_smile_big: :nana:
Looking great! :2thumbs:
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Quote from: WINGIN IT on January 13, 2013, 08:10:38 AM
So watchu waitin fo !
Stop takin' pics and row those gears boy !
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no drive shaft :icon_smile_big: :nana:
Excuses, excuses... :lol:
OK Stuart, time to come clean....
Just how many times so far have you been sitting in the car making engine noises and banging gears in your garage?
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Looks great by the way, keep the updates comong!
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Quote from: 70Sbird on January 13, 2013, 03:46:37 PM
OK Stuart, time to come clean....
Just how many times so far have you been sitting in the car making engine noises and banging gears in your garage?
:nana: :nana: :nana: :nana:
Looks great by the way, keep the updates comong!
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vroom vroom vroom and burn out noises to just for rene :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
Nice 6 speed swap ~ :coolgleamA: Now just get that driveshaft in and lets get some above freezing weather around here already! Ive seen your bird since its first HPAC show, but having just joined the forum today (hey, Ive been busy) I just got to read a lot about how it was a 10+ year project, your setbacks with bogus body shops, your first wing being stolen :RantExplode:, and just got a much better story of how that limelight ragtop came to be... Glad you kept it together and saw it through, I think your brother would be proud! :yesnod:
Quote from: 70moparman on January 13, 2013, 11:55:53 PM
Nice 6 speed swap ~ :coolgleamA: Now just get that driveshaft in and lets get some above freezing weather around here already! Ive seen your bird since its first HPAC show, but having just joined the forum today (hey, Ive been busy) I just got to read a lot about how it was a 10+ year project, your setbacks with bogus body shops, your first wing being stolen :RantExplode:, and just got a much better story of how that limelight ragtop came to be... Glad you kept it together and saw it through, I think your brother would be proud! :yesnod:
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Quote from: 70moparman on January 13, 2013, 11:55:53 PM
Nice 6 speed swap ~ :coolgleamA: Now just get that driveshaft in and lets get some above freezing weather around here already! Ive seen your bird since its first HPAC show, but having just joined the forum today (hey, Ive been busy) I just got to read a lot about how it was a 10+ year project, your setbacks with bogus body shops, your first wing being stolen :RantExplode:, and just got a much better story of how that limelight ragtop came to be... Glad you kept it together and saw it through, I think your brother would be proud! :yesnod:
just be advised, if you see something that may go "wrong", its your duty to inform Stuart, now he's not going to listen to you but it's still your duty, besides, later on you can say you told him so.........
is this heap running yet or what?
Quote from: pettybird on January 16, 2013, 12:45:36 AM
is this heap running yet or what?
running it has always run , moving now thats a whole different story
Well, any updates ?
yeah still no fricken drive shaft
Stu,,
You're progress looks very nice..... You will have an even "cooler-cruiser" when done......... :2thumbs:
Quote from: hemi68charger on January 28, 2013, 09:22:14 PM
Stu,,
You're progress looks very nice..... You will have an even "cooler-cruiser" when done......... :2thumbs:
manual tranny and three extra gears you wont be able to keep me at home :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
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Quote from: hemi68charger on January 28, 2013, 09:22:14 PM
Stu,,
You're progress looks very nice..... You will have an even "cooler-cruiser" when done......... :2thumbs:
manual tranny and three extra gears you wont be able to keep me at home :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Or keep the wheels from spinnin' :drive: :D
Quotemanual tranny and three extra gears you wont be able to keep me at home
yea , now you can drive at a reasonable speed and make sure not to spin your tires . :slap:
Lookin' good Stuart. That thing will be sick with a six pack motor and a 6 speed!! I get to drive next time I am in town! :slap:
Quote from: wingcarenvy on January 29, 2013, 04:34:59 PM
Lookin' good Stuart. That thing will be sick with a six pack motor and a 6 speed!! I get to drive next time I am in town! :slap:
anytime , but will you ever be here :icon_smile_big:
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Quote from: pettybird on January 16, 2013, 12:45:36 AM
is this heap running yet or what?
always has run , just not moved :icon_smile_big:
Unfortunately, I can dispute the veracity of that claim on several occasions. :pity: :lol:
Just think Stu, you could throw a Dana 60 Dually axle under the bird and then you could have a 6speed 6 pack 6 wheeler!!!!! :naughty:
Quote from: Indygenerallee on January 29, 2013, 06:42:50 PM
Just think Stu, you could throw a Dana 60 Dually axle under the bird and then you could have a 6speed 6 pack 6 wheeler!!!!! :naughty:
.......and leave the console out, add a buddy seat and make it a 6 seater. :)
Looks good.
What about that place in Springfield Mo. You know there is a truck place in Olathe who makes them too
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: got a tranny jack to night hope to change out the throw out bearing saturday and or sunday
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: 3 1/2 aluminum 55 3/4 inches long finally after 4 weeks it came in
was suppost to only take 3-4 days
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Woo hoo!
Time to get 'er done... :METAL: :musik010: :drive:
Dang, where was that picture taken ? Arkansas ? :smilielol:
QuoteDang, where was that picture taken ? Arkansas ?
back by the c-ment pond
Quote from: ACUDANUT on February 07, 2013, 02:41:46 PM
Dang, where was that picture taken ? Arkansas ? :smilielol:
its a salvage yard princess
Quote from: moparstuart on February 07, 2013, 03:24:55 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on February 07, 2013, 02:41:46 PM
Dang, where was that picture taken ? Arkansas ? :smilielol:
its a salvage yard princess
Funny Stu :smilielol:
But you have to admit, you post a pic like that and it leads to all sorts of questions:
1. Is the dog named Princess?
2. Is that your backyard ( and therefore your dog , I guess) ?
3. Do you normally transport driveshafts on the hood of your black c-dan?
:D
Quote from: WINGIN IT on February 07, 2013, 03:49:21 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on February 07, 2013, 03:24:55 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on February 07, 2013, 02:41:46 PM
Dang, where was that picture taken ? Arkansas ? :smilielol:
its a salvage yard princess
Funny Stu :smilielol:
But you have to admit, you post a pic like that and it leads to all sorts of questions:
1. Is the dog named Princess?
2. Is that your backyard ( and therefore your dog , I guess) ?
3. Do you normally transport driveshafts on the hood of your black c-dan?
:D
Inquirery minds wanna know
Quote from: moparstuart on February 06, 2013, 10:59:12 PM
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: got a tranny jack to night hope to change out the throw out bearing saturday and or sunday
you mean the one we told u to change BEFORE you put the tranny in?????????
any no, i haven't made it to the mailbox yet, its on the list though.................... :sleep: :sleep: right behind a good nap...........
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Quote from: moparstuart on February 06, 2013, 10:59:12 PM
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: got a tranny jack to night hope to change out the throw out bearing saturday and or sunday
you mean the one we told u to change BEFORE you put the tranny in?????????
any no, i haven't made it to the mailbox yet, its on the list though.................... :sleep: :sleep: right behind a good nap...........
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got a used dash mounted reverse lamp
New console tranny boot from Herb's parts ( was dropped shipped direct ) from BE&A so now you know who makes them
:2thumbs: new pedal treads and chrome dress up also from herbs
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: re purposed the old console shifter boot to make it the new floor hole cover boot
should work great had to cut off the two top rolls and then stretch out the side . drill four hole and screw her down
all to keep dirt and weather from coming up this hole
:icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: old rear seal boot was ripped so we got a new seal
:popcrn: New seal from Oreillys 8 bucks
old out new in
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: ive had the new throw out bearing for over a month , but been burnout plus waiting on the drive shaft
so finally my oldest son came over yesterday and we started tackleing it
the new tranny jack works great with a manual tranny
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:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:new bearing had to pull the roll pin and change out the quick change viper fitting for a screw on fitting for the screw on line from the clutch master . then bolted her in . she is in and ready
tranny came out quick , but was fighting us and didnt wanna slide back in so we quit about 8 pm last night and will start fresh today
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that's the same tranny jack i used, did you get it from harbor freight??
the shifter boot you got from Herbs, was it cheaper than BE&A (even though it ceme from them) or do you just like working with Herb??
p.s. going to mail box tomorrow
Quote from: mauve66 on February 10, 2013, 01:59:19 PM
that's the same tranny jack i used, did you get it from harbor freight??
the shifter boot you got from Herbs, was it cheaper than BE&A (even though it ceme from them) or do you just like working with Herb??
p.s. going to mail box tomorrow
it was 69 bucks from herbs not sure what b e & a want
i only paid 10 bucks shipping for it and the treads and chrome dress up so i didnt get charged double shipping either
Where are the pic's of it running. You finished today right ?
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Crickets ...... :popcrn:
Drive shaft too short? :D
Quote from: stroker400 wedge on February 11, 2013, 03:22:02 PM
Drive shaft too short? :D
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not to short thats for sure , hoping its not to long :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: moparstuart on February 11, 2013, 03:52:55 PM
not to short thats for sure , hoping its not to long :icon_smile_big:
well theres a first time to hear everything I suppose. :nana:
Quote from: pettybird on February 11, 2013, 03:25:00 PM
Quote from: stroker400 wedge on February 11, 2013, 03:22:02 PM
Drive shaft too short? :D
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Quote from: moparstuart on February 11, 2013, 03:52:55 PM
not to short thats for sure , hoping its not to long :icon_smile_big:
have to untie the stick that's helping keep it straight.................. don't measure the stick measure the driveshaft...........
Now that is a truly incredible story. I put off starting my project for years because I didn't/don't know what I'm doing, the friend who did moved away, and I thought someone would come along or I'd have the money to farm it out. Neither happened. I never knew how much I would enjoy working on this car, learning, making tons of mistakes, but learning. I can't wait until I can really dive back in to the project and get her finished.
Quote from: ACUDANUT on February 11, 2013, 02:18:13 PM
Crickets ...... :popcrn:
Well, any trial runs. What's up ?
Quote from: ACUDANUT on February 13, 2013, 01:47:08 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on February 11, 2013, 02:18:13 PM
Crickets ...... :popcrn:
Well, any trial runs. What's up ?
wouldnt hold my breath as the tranny is still sitting on the round under the car
hope to finish getting it back in the car saturday , but them the interior is still a mess and out of the car
also I need to redue a mess of speaker , power window and several other up graded gadgets wiring i have in the console . I also have more seam sealing and floor pan prep and sealing to do . On top of that i want to sound deaden the car while the interior is out .
With my heart condition and the diabetes i can only work so much at a time . So I wouldnt expect it to be moving untill april or may .
Stay heathly Stuart. We need you around here. :cheers:
Yes, stay healthy.I need someone to talk to. :nana: :nana: :callme: :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: Rick
"...So I wouldnt expect it to be moving untill april or may . "
Plenty of time before good drop-top weather. :icon_smile_big:
for anyone who has a convertible you know there is little light inside with out a dome light
this hard to find anymore rare c-body rear console light has been on my list of wants for the birdible
well i finally found one complete with wiring and c body vacuum gauge
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOPAR-CONSOLE-VACUUM-GAUGE-BACK-PLATE-AND-HARNESS-68-69-70-HURST-300-R-T-HEMI-/300864530411?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item460cec67eb&vxp=mtr
here it is lighted up and bolts right into a b body
good idea :yesnod: :2thumbs:
Quote from: tan top on February 25, 2013, 12:34:59 PM
good idea :yesnod: :2thumbs:
retains a more factory look ,gets us more light and now the kids can power there stuff in the back seat with and extra lighter plug
Well you answered my question as to what that extra button was for. Thought it was a lighter. So those were intentionally made for convertibles? My girlfriends convertible has some bulb under the dash if I remember right.
I have never seen that before! very cool...nice score!
Quote from: Dave Kanofsky on February 25, 2013, 01:54:02 PM
I have never seen that before! very cool...nice score!
learn something new everyday , alot of C bodies came with them , but they are still hard to find and or you have to pay 1000,00 for the console and all .
anyone know anything about the mopar vacuum gauges ? are they accurate ? with the six pac and all the
power brakes , air grabber and flip up headlights the vacuum gauge may be usefull to me too ? :shruggy: :shruggy: :shruggy:
I got the vacuum gauge in the 'Tona...it's pretty accurate ........I got mine connected to a vac port more centrally located on the intake manifold rather than the power brake port that's just off one runner on the intake
Bryan
Quote from: A383Wing on February 25, 2013, 04:29:15 PM
I got the vacuum gauge in the 'Tona...it's pretty accurate ........I got mine connected to a vac port more centrally located on the intake manifold rather than the power brake port that's just off one runner on the intake
Bryan
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: i think i will do the same , thanks bryan with alot of the 66-67 having them i knew you would be the one to ask
trannys back in now getting a socket big enough to set the rear seal snugged up and then the drive shaft goes in
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Quote from: moparstuart on February 25, 2013, 02:20:17 PM
Quote from: Dave Kanofsky on February 25, 2013, 01:54:02 PM
I have never seen that before! very cool...nice score!
learn something new everyday , alot of C bodies came with them , but they are still hard to find and or you have to pay 1000,00 for the console and all .
So... I did OK when I paid $45 for mine along with the shifter and the whole console with the neat little padded armrest ? :shruggy:
so your saying i should have bought yours because all i really wanted was the lighted bacl
Quote from: moparstuart on March 03, 2013, 08:55:55 PM
so your saying i should have bought yours because all i really wanted was the lighted bacl
Nope.
Not for sale...
Just bragging on the deal I got on mine....
Ok, so that was a least 15 years ago... :nana:
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on March 03, 2013, 10:38:41 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on March 03, 2013, 08:55:55 PM
so your saying i should have bought yours because all i really wanted was the lighted bacl
Nope.
Not for sale...
Just bragging on the deal I got on mine....
Ok, so that was a least 15 years ago... :nana:
nice score you never sell me any of your nice toys :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
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Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on March 03, 2013, 10:38:41 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on March 03, 2013, 08:55:55 PM
so your saying i should have bought yours because all i really wanted was the lighted bacl
Nope.
Not for sale...
Just bragging on the deal I got on mine....
Ok, so that was a least 15 years ago... :nana:
nice score you never sell me any of your nice toys :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
You don't have to buy my stuff....just wait for me to wake up dead...
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Quote from: moparstuart on March 03, 2013, 11:32:15 PM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on March 03, 2013, 10:38:41 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on March 03, 2013, 08:55:55 PM
so your saying i should have bought yours because all i really wanted was the lighted bacl
Nope.
Not for sale...
Just bragging on the deal I got on mine....
Ok, so that was a least 15 years ago... :nana:
nice score you never sell me any of your nice toys :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
You don't have to buy my stuff....just wait for me to wake up dead...
:yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: make sure your wife has my number , oh wait you just posted her facebook info didnt you :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: moparstuart on March 04, 2013, 02:27:38 PM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on March 04, 2013, 01:20:17 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on March 03, 2013, 11:32:15 PM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on March 03, 2013, 10:38:41 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on March 03, 2013, 08:55:55 PM
so your saying i should have bought yours because all i really wanted was the lighted bacl
Nope.
Not for sale...
Just bragging on the deal I got on mine....
Ok, so that was a least 15 years ago... :nana:
nice score you never sell me any of your nice toys :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
You don't have to buy my stuff....just wait for me to wake up dead...
:yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: make sure your wife has my number , oh wait you just posted her facebook info didnt you :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
Yep...
::) :eek2: :lol:
well tranny is back up in again and clutch is started to bleed but not completely done yet
still need to get the drive shaft and cross member bolted back up but i wanna make sure the clutch will bleed completely and get pressure before buttoning everything . No leaks so far so good .
Took 4 of us a couple hours to get the damn thing angled just right to slide in .
Nice work fellas' ! :cheers: :cheers:
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: big relief getting that damn thing to go back in again finally just crossing my fingers the clutch will bleed out the rest of the way
at the rate yer going...you should be done by, what...next year??
might be a little cold to take the car out this year...and if you do, we expect burn-out videos :D
Quote from: A383Wing on September 08, 2013, 08:59:42 PM
at the rate yer going...you should be done by, what...next year??
might be a little cold to take the car out this year...and if you do, we expect burn-out videos :D
hey i cant do anything fast anymore
Quote from: moparstuart on September 08, 2013, 08:41:23 PM
well tranny is back up in again.
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Glad to see the birdible getting some attention :2thumbs:
Glad to see he finally got something "up & in" as well :rofl:
Quote from: A383Wing on September 08, 2013, 10:27:30 PM
Glad to see he finally got something "up & in" as well :rofl:
i just cant get it up anymore by my self :nana:
Maybe you should start taking your Flintstones vitamins again.
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Took 4 of us a couple hours to get the damn thing angled just right to slide in .
Wow!...you guys need to take some vitamins/steroids or something :nana:...only took just ME, about 2-3 hrs to replace my hyd throwout on my TKO and re-install the tranny...and I did it on low profile car ramps just to bust some chops for one guy (Sinister68) that said you couldn't install a TKO without a lift...plus no way on a 440 car....yeah OK :slap: I even left the H pipe in just for kicks...and used a $40 floor jack to lower and raise the tranny back in...and I'm an old man :nana:
Quote from: DAY CLONA on September 08, 2013, 11:33:02 PM
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Took 4 of us a couple hours to get the damn thing angled just right to slide in .
Wow!...you guys need to take some vitamins/steroids or something :nana:...only took just ME, about 2-3 hrs to replace my hyd throwout on my TKO and re-install the tranny...and I did it on low profile car ramps just to bust some chops for one guy (Sinister68) that said you couldn't install a TKO without a lift...plus no way on a 440 car....yeah OK :slap: I even left the H pipe in just for kicks...and used a $40 floor jack to lower and raise the tranny back in...and I'm an old man :nana:
the problem with my car is we made the tunnel so tight in order to use the factory console , it has to go in there just right. We have to wrestle the sucker around intill it hits just the right spot and slides in .
Nice work, Stu! :2thumbs:
Quote from: moparstuart on September 09, 2013, 05:57:34 AM
Quote from: DAY CLONA on September 08, 2013, 11:33:02 PM
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Took 4 of us a couple hours to get the damn thing angled just right to slide in .
Wow!...you guys need to take some vitamins/steroids or something :nana:...only took just ME, about 2-3 hrs to replace my hyd throwout on my TKO and re-install the tranny...and I did it on low profile car ramps just to bust some chops for one guy (Sinister68) that said you couldn't install a TKO without a lift...plus no way on a 440 car....yeah OK :slap: I even left the H pipe in just for kicks...and used a $40 floor jack to lower and raise the tranny back in...and I'm an old man :nana:
the problem with my car is we made the tunnel so tight in order to use the factory console , it has to go in there just right. We have to wrestle the sucker around intill it hits just the right spot and slides in .
I'm using a factory 4spd console as well....unmodified :nana:
Quote from: DAY CLONA on September 09, 2013, 11:32:48 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on September 09, 2013, 05:57:34 AM
Quote from: DAY CLONA on September 08, 2013, 11:33:02 PM
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Took 4 of us a couple hours to get the damn thing angled just right to slide in .
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Wow!...you guys need to take some vitamins/steroids or something :nana:...only took just ME, about 2-3 hrs to replace my hyd throwout on my TKO and re-install the tranny...and I did it on low profile car ramps just to bust some chops for one guy (Sinister68) that said you couldn't install a TKO without a lift...plus no way on a 440 car....yeah OK :slap: I even left the H pipe in just for kicks...and used a $40 floor jack to lower and raise the tranny back in...and I'm an old man :nana:
the problem with my car is we made the tunnel so tight in order to use the factory console , it has to go in there just right. We have to wrestle the sucker around intill it hits just the right spot and slides in .
I'm using a factory 4spd console as well....unmodified :nana:
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
got my fingers crossed for you :cheers:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 09, 2013, 01:28:40 PM
got my fingers crossed for you :cheers:
Me too. Even though you talk crap about the color of my car..........
Quote from: Charger-Bodie on September 09, 2013, 03:00:23 PM
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 09, 2013, 01:28:40 PM
got my fingers crossed for you :cheers:
Me too. Even though you talk crap about the color of my car..........
i talk crap on you every chance i get , OH and i was just repeating your life partner on the color thing :nana:
Was beginning to think it was never going to happen. Dreams can come true. :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Quote from: moparstuart on September 09, 2013, 05:57:34 AM
We have to wrestle the sucker around intill it hits just the right spot and slides in .
:scratchchin: :scratchchin:
:o :o :o
:-X :-X :-X
Quote from: Stevearino on September 09, 2013, 03:49:44 PM
Was beginning to think it was never going to happen. Dreams can come true. :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
she is still my baby , been living the dream
QuoteWe have to wrestle the sucker around intill it hits just the right spot and slides in .
:scratchchin:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on September 10, 2013, 10:35:48 AM
QuoteWe have to wrestle the sucker around intill it hits just the right spot and slides in .
:scratchchin:
its a six speed way bigger then the 5 speeds
So did it work out ?
GIT-R-DUN.....!
:cheers:
Okay Stu, it's been a year. What is the hold up ?
Quote from: ACUDANUT on December 01, 2013, 12:30:17 PM
Okay Stu, it's been a year. What is the hold up ?
problem after problem and have lost all motivation to mess with it , will get back on it someday
Quote from: moparstuart on December 01, 2013, 10:58:48 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on December 01, 2013, 12:30:17 PM
problem after problem and have lost all motivation to mess with it , will get back on it someday
Brother, I know that feeling. :yesnod:
yea..been there, done that.
sold the little Metro earlier this year after I had my seizures & stroke....I lost all interest in it after that...so it's gone
:cheers:With all that money you have Stu, just pay to have it fixed.! :cheers:
Life is too short to keep putting it off. Wish I could help bro.
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
You will get your second wind as soon as you sniff a little spring air. Take the winter off. You deserve a break.
QuoteYou will get your second wind as soon as you sniff a little spring air. Take the winter off. You deserve a break.
:yesnod: :cheers:
Quote from: ACUDANUT on December 02, 2013, 03:51:13 PM
:cheers:With all that money you have Stu, just pay to have it fixed.! :cheers:
Life is too short to keep putting it off. Wish I could help bro.
:shruggy: MONEY WHAT MONEY I JUST LOST MY BUISNESS AND MY LIFE SAVINGS ?? :shruggy:
on a good note i am back to work full time and hope to get my first real pay check this week in almost 4 years
can I borrow a dollar?
Glad to hear it Stu. :2thumbs:
Quote from: moparstuart on December 03, 2013, 09:52:15 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on December 02, 2013, 03:51:13 PM
:cheers:With all that money you have Stu, just pay to have it fixed.! :cheers:
Life is too short to keep putting it off. Wish I could help bro.
:shruggy: MONEY WHAT MONEY I JUST LOST MY BUISNESS AND MY LIFE SAVINGS ?? :shruggy:
on a good note i am back to work full time and hope to get my first real pay check this week in almost 4 years
Damn Stu, what happened. :shruggy:
:shruggy: MONEY WHAT MONEY I JUST LOST MY BUISNESS AND MY LIFE SAVINGS ?? :shruggy:
on a good note i am back to work full time and hope to get my first real pay check this week in almost 4 years
[/quote]
Congrats Stu! :2thumbs:
What are you doing?
I have a stack of bills you can have Stu!!! they came out of the kids Monopoly game!?? does that help!??? :lol: Wish I lived closer id come swing a wrench just to see that big slimeball back on the road!! :icon_smile_big:
Stuart,
It makes me sad to hear that you lost so much!
I hope you enjoy what your doing now and get back on your feet!
MJ
Quote from: Mopar John on December 04, 2013, 08:34:38 PM
Stuart,
It makes me sad to hear that you lost so much!
I hope you enjoy what your doing now and get back on your feet!
MJ
x2!!
You mentioned in an earlier post on your car, this is your dream car. Get it back on the road for 2014 and you'll have a smile on your face again.
Hope you have a better 2014!
Quote from: ACUDANUT on December 04, 2013, 10:38:58 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on December 03, 2013, 09:52:15 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on December 02, 2013, 03:51:13 PM
:cheers:With all that money you have Stu, just pay to have it fixed.! :cheers:
Life is too short to keep putting it off. Wish I could help bro.
:shruggy: MONEY WHAT MONEY I JUST LOST MY BUISNESS AND MY LIFE SAVINGS ?? :shruggy:
on a good note i am back to work full time and hope to get my first real pay check this week in almost 4 years
Damn Stu, what happened. :shruggy:
X2 ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
So sorry to hear of your difficulties, Stu. Keep your chin up, enjoy the Nash, and get to the Birdible when you can. :2thumbs:
Your Birdible continues to be an inspiration for my project.
Quote from: 70Sbird on December 04, 2013, 10:50:30 AM
:shruggy: MONEY WHAT MONEY I JUST LOST MY BUISNESS AND MY LIFE SAVINGS ?? :shruggy:
on a good note i am back to work full time and hope to get my first real pay check this week in almost 4 years
Congrats Stu! :2thumbs:
What are you doing?
[/quote] selling used parts again for a new company called OEMPARTSCORP
met a guy on facebook who is building a superbird convertible
and he is just down the road from me in lawrence kansas
he built one once before had to sell it and is not doing it again
picture below of his first one and his new project to be
Looks like a real clean piece to start with. Tell him to get on here and start a thread. I for one would like to see this conversion.
Quote from: Stevearino on December 07, 2013, 10:48:45 AM
Looks like a real clean piece to start with. Tell him to get on here and start a thread. I for one would like to see this conversion.
dan in wisconsin bought tims first project and completed it
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
this is tims plan for his new project
Magnum t56 Tremec pistol grip 6 speed, Dana 60, big block mopar, plum crazy purple
Quote from: moparstuart on December 03, 2013, 09:52:15 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on December 02, 2013, 03:51:13 PM
:cheers:With all that money you have Stu, just pay to have it fixed.! :cheers:
Life is too short to keep putting it off. Wish I could help bro.
:shruggy: MONEY WHAT MONEY I JUST LOST MY BUISNESS AND MY LIFE SAVINGS ?? :shruggy:
on a good note i am back to work full time and hope to get my first real pay check this week in almost 4 years
Stuart I'm so so sorry to hear that, I wish you & your family all the best, in your new job & life's adventures... keep your chin up... things have a way of working out :2thumbs:
Quote from: moparstuart on December 07, 2013, 10:24:12 AM
Quote from: 70Sbird on December 04, 2013, 10:50:30 AM
:shruggy: MONEY WHAT MONEY I JUST LOST MY BUISNESS AND MY LIFE SAVINGS ?? :shruggy:
on a good note i am back to work full time and hope to get my first real pay check this week in almost 4 years
QuoteCongrats Stu! :2thumbs:
What are you doing?
Quoteselling used parts again for a new company called OEMPARTSCORP
Stuart I hope your very successful in that job too, good luck...
Quote from: Budnicks on December 07, 2013, 04:56:25 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on December 07, 2013, 10:24:12 AM
Quote from: 70Sbird on December 04, 2013, 10:50:30 AM
:shruggy: MONEY WHAT MONEY I JUST LOST MY BUISNESS AND MY LIFE SAVINGS ?? :shruggy:
on a good note i am back to work full time and hope to get my first real pay check this week in almost 4 years
QuoteCongrats Stu! :2thumbs:
What are you doing?
Quoteselling used parts again for a new company called OEMPARTSCORP
Stuart I hope your very successful in that job too, good luck...
thanks still getting my feet under me with the new company , not even selling yet but I think it will work out great
It might take a while to adjust to not being in charge, but it gets easier with time. I owned my own business for years before being bought out by a bigger company. Hadn't thought about what I would do after that. I eventually went to work as the body shop manager at a dealership. I hated being told what to do in the beginning but after telling my wife how I felt about it, she gave me some good advice. She told me to get up every day, go to work and just do the best that I could do and stop worrying about trying to always please the bosses. If it was meant to be, it would all work out. If not, I could always find something else to do.
She was so right and eventually I got used to having a boss. I ended up staying there for ten years before leaving to take care of her.
Best luck Stuart. I really mean that. :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: I thought your salvage yard was cool. Being that close to the closed track that was behind it I would have had some real fun. Things happen for a reason and I always tell myself that something better is right around the corner. When I came by your place to show you my Daytona carcass I had just been fired for calling my boss a douche bag and a liar in front of the whole shop. Knowone had the balls to do it but all felt the same way. Anyways a month later and I get a call from a good friend asking if I would want to work at her shop for a week under the table because someone was out and they needed a body. After the end of the week the owner asked me to work full time and Offered great pay. Now getting back on my feet and hopefully better than ever.
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,105773.50.html#top
Quote from: moparstuart on December 07, 2013, 10:38:26 AM
...met a guy on Facebook who is building a Superbird convertible -
and he is just down the road from me in Lawrence, Kansas...
Wow. Looks like he has a beautiful car to start with, and to be right around the corner from someone who has already done the conversion? Just how
LUCKY can one get?? I wish I had someone nearby who could just swing over and give me pointers...
Quote from: Lighthorseman on December 15, 2013, 09:44:01 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on December 07, 2013, 10:38:26 AM
...met a guy on Facebook who is building a Superbird convertible -
and he is just down the road from me in Lawrence, Kansas...
Wow. Looks like he has a beautiful car to start with, and to be right around the corner from someone who has already done the conversion? Just how LUCKY can one get?? I wish I had someone nearby who could just swing over and give me pointers...
he has done it before so i dont know how much help i will be
Quote from: moparstuart on December 15, 2013, 11:11:38 AM
Quote from: Lighthorseman on December 15, 2013, 09:44:01 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on December 07, 2013, 10:38:26 AM
...met a guy on Facebook who is building a Superbird convertible -
and he is just down the road from me in Lawrence, Kansas...
Wow. Looks like he has a beautiful car to start with, and to be right around the corner from someone who has already done the conversion? Just how LUCKY can one get?? I wish I had someone nearby who could just swing over and give me pointers...
he has done it before so i dont know how much help i will be
I don't know the guy so it's not safe to make assumptions but none of us lives in a complete bubble. Half the fun of building a car is sharing the process with others. The wing car hobby is a small group to start with and to have another project just down the road is awesome if not for just the fun of going down there to cheer lead. That can be more help than anything technical. :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
Just to get this back on topic......
Stuart, I understand about losing interest. I'm there right now on my oil burning POS Superbird! if you need some motivation, call me and I'll make the trip to KC and help you get your car back together
Quote from: 70Sbird on December 15, 2013, 07:45:57 PM
Just to get this back on topic......
Stuart, I understand about losing interest. I'm there right now on my oil burning POS Superbird! if you need some motivation, call me and I'll make the trip to KC and help you get your car back together
better yet just let me take your pos off your hands :icon_smile_big: :2thumbs:
Quote from: moparstuart on December 15, 2013, 09:45:41 PM
Quote from: 70Sbird on December 15, 2013, 07:45:57 PM
Just to get this back on topic......
Stuart, I understand about losing interest. I'm there right now on my oil burning POS Superbird! if you need some motivation, call me and I'll make the trip to KC and help you get your car back together
better yet just let me take your pos off your hands :icon_smile_big: :2thumbs:
Better yet, give them to someone else who will fix and drive them. :icon_smile_big:
BaaaaZing!!!!!
:smilielol:
Stu, I hope all is well. You don't post much anymore.
He's a Rat rodder now! :lol: :nana:
Quote from: Indygenerallee on April 01, 2014, 11:11:09 PM
He's a Rat rodder now! :lol: :nana:
And has a Job!
:nana: :nana: :nana:
Quote from: 70Sbird on April 02, 2014, 09:42:29 AM
Quote from: Indygenerallee on April 01, 2014, 11:11:09 PM
He's a Rat rodder now! :lol: :nana:
And has a Job!
:nana: :nana: :nana:
:nana: :slap: :hah: doing pretty well from last I read/heard too...
:cheers: he's to busy with his facebook pages
did finally get the hydrolic clutch to bleed a couple weeks ago , with the diabetes i get worn out pretty fast when working on the car
i hope to slowly but surely put her back together over the next few months . After i get everything underneather bolted back up and get her back on the ground I can start putting the gutted interior back in her .
Gonna be sweet with that 6 speed. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
burnouts to commence soon!!!
Please be sure to post some POV video! :drool5:
please Stu no burnouts . :pity:
well been slowly cleaning her off , the bed is being set up in the basement today for my mom
hope to get her up and moving again soon
:boogie: :rock: :punkrocka: :dance:
Keep us updated!
Really looking forward to you being able to enjoy this car again. I really like reading the threads you make about the many shows and adventures you go on with your sons.
:iagree:
Quote from: Charger-Bodie on March 29, 2015, 08:47:12 AM
Really looking forward to you being able to enjoy this car again. I really like reading the threads you make about the many shows and adventures you go on with your sons.
X3 :cheers:
all cleared off
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
... :popcrn:
he's a rod guy now . no more wing car stuff :nana: :nana:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on March 30, 2015, 02:49:00 PM
he's a rod guy now . no more wing car stuff :nana: :nana:
wing nut for life , with a little rodder sprinkled in
HOPE ALL GOES WELL WITH YA MOM AN GETTING THE BIRDABLE GOING TOOOOOOO??? ???SHOW TIME COMING SOON,HO HO,HA.............TOW RAT ROD BEHIND!!! MAYBE.. :popcrn: :drool5: :popcrn: :2thumbs: :cheers:
:icon_smile_question: :icon_smile_question: :icon_smile_question: :drool5: :drool5: :popcrn: :popcrn: :cheers: :2thumbs: is it getting close to hitting the road :icon_smile_question: :icon_smile_question: :2thumbs:
possible
Stu, We are all waiting for the Bird to come to life. :2thumbs:
it is
Pic's. Video's ? :cheers:
Burnouts??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sacIJLZJxPI&feature=share
Love the video of your car on the road Stuart, Happy for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq9jg3Rjbe4&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMf4FM8gcr8&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbGEDge2CHo&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqFeF7A1u3Q&feature=youtu.be
IT'S ALIVE!!!
Congrat's! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :2thumbs:
Quote from: Dave Kanofsky on June 03, 2015, 07:48:40 AM
IT'S ALIVE!!!
Congrat's! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :2thumbs:
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
:cheers: :drool5: :2thumbs: :drive:
Quote from: white on June 02, 2015, 07:22:37 PM
Love the video of your car on the road Stuart, Happy for you.
:cheers: :2thumbs:
So, who fixed it and what was the problem ?
Less music and blah, blah in next video. kthx
:icon_smile_blackeye:
Looks like fun!
first start and drive in almost five years , first drive on the new viper 6 speed manual trans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5h02L6n568&feature=youtu.be
I bet you feel a bit..."Waaah wo wo woob woob woob"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJBKyTfCjCc
Congrats! :cheers: :cheers:
good stuff :yesnod: :2thumbs: :drive:
Thats awesome!!!!!!! :2thumbs:
Quote from: ACUDANUT on June 03, 2015, 11:07:43 AM
Quote from: white on June 02, 2015, 07:22:37 PM
Love the video of your car on the road Stuart, Happy for you.
:cheers: :2thumbs:
So, who fixed it and what was the problem ?
:shruggy:
once i get a program or figure out how to resize pictures i will post them
here's a free one. if they haven't changed it, it creates a new and unique file for resized images. this is nice because it lets you keep the originals whereas a lot of programs do not
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-live/photo-gallery
After 94 pages of which 3/4 of the post are worthless drivel,maybe now this thing will go away !! :blahblah:
One man's drivel, etc. :slap:
Quote from: Bird One on June 05, 2015, 04:27:17 PM
After 94 pages of which 3/4 of the post are worthless drivel,maybe now this thing will go away !! :blahblah:
i take nothing serious , so if your looking for more substance move along
Quote from: Bird One on June 05, 2015, 04:27:17 PM
After 94 pages of which 3/4 of the post are worthless drivel,maybe now this thing will go away !! :blahblah:
Do the letters "FO" mean anything to you ?
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on June 06, 2015, 12:03:08 AM
Quote from: Bird One on June 05, 2015, 04:27:17 PM
After 94 pages of which 3/4 of the post are worthless drivel,maybe now this thing will go away !! :blahblah:
Do the letters "FO" mean anything to you ?
:smilielol:
Needs a sheep scream to accentuate it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIaFtAKnqBU
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on June 06, 2015, 12:03:08 AM
Quote from: Bird One on June 05, 2015, 04:27:17 PM
After 94 pages of which 3/4 of the post are worthless drivel,maybe now this thing will go away !! :blahblah:
Do the letters "FO" mean anything to you ?
My thoughts exactly,"to you",and the last 92 pages of wasted space nobody reads anymore could also go away !!!!!!!! :flush:
Quote from: Bird One on June 06, 2015, 08:43:20 AM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on June 06, 2015, 12:03:08 AM
Quote from: Bird One on June 05, 2015, 04:27:17 PM
After 94 pages of which 3/4 of the post are worthless drivel,maybe now this thing will go away !! :blahblah:
Do the letters "FO" mean anything to you ?
My thoughts exactly,"to you",and the last 92 pages of wasted space nobody reads anymore could also go away !!!!!!!! :flush:
The only wasted space I'm seeing here is the square footage your worthless carcass is occupying on this planet.
So...
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This car is one of the most recognizable cars on the site, and Stu is one of the most colorful characters here. I highly doubt either one will be going anywhere for quite a while.
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on June 06, 2015, 09:01:31 AM
Quote from: Bird One on June 06, 2015, 08:43:20 AM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on June 06, 2015, 12:03:08 AM
Quote from: Bird One on June 05, 2015, 04:27:17 PM
After 94 pages of which 3/4 of the post are worthless drivel,maybe now this thing will go away !! :blahblah:
Do the letters "FO" mean anything to you ?
My thoughts exactly,"to you",and the last 92 pages of wasted space nobody reads anymore could also go away !!!!!!!! :flush:
The only wasted space I'm seeing here is the square footage your worthless carcass is occupying on this planet.
So...
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Now that wasn't nice !!! :nono:
Quote from: Bird One on June 06, 2015, 02:36:03 PM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on June 06, 2015, 09:01:31 AM
Quote from: Bird One on June 06, 2015, 08:43:20 AM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on June 06, 2015, 12:03:08 AM
Quote from: Bird One on June 05, 2015, 04:27:17 PM
After 94 pages of which 3/4 of the post are worthless drivel,maybe now this thing will go away !! :blahblah:
Do the letters "FO" mean anything to you ?
My thoughts exactly,"to you",and the last 92 pages of wasted space nobody reads anymore could also go away !!!!!!!! :flush:
The only wasted space I'm seeing here is the square footage your worthless carcass is occupying on this planet.
So...
:fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu:
Now that wasn't nice !!! :nono:
How many accounts do you have?
Quote from: Bird One on June 06, 2015, 02:36:03 PM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on June 06, 2015, 09:01:31 AM
Quote from: Bird One on June 06, 2015, 08:43:20 AM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on June 06, 2015, 12:03:08 AM
Quote from: Bird One on June 05, 2015, 04:27:17 PM
After 94 pages of which 3/4 of the post are worthless drivel,maybe now this thing will go away !! :blahblah:
Do the letters "FO" mean anything to you ?
My thoughts exactly,"to you",and the last 92 pages of wasted space nobody reads anymore could also go away !!!!!!!! :flush:
The only wasted space I'm seeing here is the square footage your worthless carcass is occupying on this planet.
So...
:fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu: :fu:
Now that wasn't nice !!! :nono:
I got a chuckle out of it. :hah:
who is the troll with only 4 posts ?
Quote from: moparstuart on June 06, 2015, 07:07:48 PM
who is the troll with only 4 posts ?
Could it be "Cupcake" ? :scratchchin:
Same ip as 62max and another one too.
I have only been a member for a few years but I have been waiting on the day when you got this car back out. :yesnod: What a great cruiser, convertible + 6 speed + wing car = awesome :2thumbs:
Happy for you Stuart! :drive: :vert:
thanks
Quote from: held1823 on June 05, 2015, 03:36:06 PM
here's a free one. if they haven't changed it, it creates a new and unique file for resized images. this is nice because it lets you keep the originals whereas a lot of programs do not
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-live/photo-gallery
thanks Ernie now i have to figure out how to work it
Quote from: Charger-Bodie on June 06, 2015, 10:19:58 PM
Same ip as 62max and another one too.
wow sorry to hear that i always liked his posts and love his cars ? no idea he has such animosity towards me ?
Quote from: moparstuart on June 08, 2015, 08:00:41 AM
Quote from: Charger-Bodie on June 06, 2015, 10:19:58 PM
Same ip as 62max and another one too.
wow sorry to hear that i always liked his posts and love his cars ? no idea he has such animosity towards me ?
Stuart,
If you think that me you're dead wrong,regardless of what someone says about an I.P.address I am not the one mentioned !! If you go back over any of my post I don't think you will find any animosity toward anyone and if I ever have any they will be the first to know,I don't tell it to the world.Normally I would have PM'd you but since it came out here,only fair to reply here! If what I just printed doesn't suffice,just let me know and from this point on I'll just be a casual observer.
Best,
Bill
Quote from: 62 Max on June 08, 2015, 08:51:48 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on June 08, 2015, 08:00:41 AM
Quote from: Charger-Bodie on June 06, 2015, 10:19:58 PM
Same ip as 62max and another one too.
wow sorry to hear that i always liked his posts and love his cars ? no idea he has such animosity towards me ?
Stuart,
If you think that me you're dead wrong,regardless of what someone says about an I.P.address I am not the one mentioned !! If you go back over any of my post I don't think you will find any animosity toward anyone and if I ever have any they will be the first to know,I don't tell it to the world.Normally I would have PM'd you but since it came out here,only fair to reply here! If what I just printed doesn't suffice,just let me know and from this point on I'll just be a casual observer.
Best,
Bill
good to know bill i thought we were all good :2thumbs: . thanks for clearing that up !!! maybe there is also a 62max ? with no space in it ???
HEY Stuart, long time no post. You left this at my place last time you were here so I saved it for you :moon: :nana:
Wow, a 6speed. :2thumbs: That's sweet. :drool5:
Quote from: skip68 on June 08, 2015, 09:23:42 AM
HEY Stuart, long time no post. You left this at my place last time you were here so I saved it for you :moon: :nana:
Wow, a 6speed. :2thumbs: That's sweet. :drool5:
hey skippy long time no see , hope all is well for you and the family
Carb rebuild time , car set to long
:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: due to the recent changes and updates on my car what is wrong in this picture ? :scratchchin: :icon_smile_big:
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How many parts do you have left over after rebuilding the Carbs? (Isn't that SOP when you rebuild a Carburetor)? LOL :lol: Just kidding, :slap: nice car....
So who is working on those carbs ? I know those ain't your hands. :scratchchin:
Quote from: moparstuart on June 11, 2015, 08:04:57 AM
:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: due to the recent changes and updates on my car what is wrong in this picture ? :scratchchin: :icon_smile_big:
I'm goin' with the kickdown linkage... :poke: :punkrocka: :woohoo: :rock:
did you dunk them in acid? they came out so nice and shiney . my 6 pak runs good but looks old
. :cheers:
Quote from: Dave Kanofsky on June 11, 2015, 08:03:02 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on June 11, 2015, 08:04:57 AM
:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: due to the recent changes and updates on my car what is wrong in this picture ? :scratchchin: :icon_smile_big:
I'm goin' with the kickdown linkage... :poke: :punkrocka: :woohoo: :rock:
you got it , :cheers:
Quote from: ACUDANUT on June 11, 2015, 03:34:02 PM
So who is working on those carbs ? I know those ain't your hands. :scratchchin:
So Who is the Carb wizard ? Cough it up please. I need help too. Help a fellow Kansas Mafia guy out.
BTW, did you go to the HPAC car show ? Any Pic's. ?
Stu, what's the big secret. ? I don't get you :shruggy:
Stu didnt you send your carbs to holley in kentucky? I sent my nascar carb there and it came back looking new and performed awsome.
Howie
Quote from: Howie on June 17, 2015, 11:42:15 AM
Stu didnt you send your carbs to holley in kentucky? I sent my nascar carb there and it came back looking new and performed awsome.
Howie
Mine looked ok but the center carb has never run right , and everyone still says the coating color is wrong. Scott Smith harms in the northwest does then the correct color .
Anyways the center carb has always run like crap . Now so far they run great and dont dump raw fuel in my Motor , Evl Bob my carb guy found some original cork gaskets small old dried up ones still in the carb also , where holley hadnt even dug all the way into the thing . So far I very happy but this next few days will be the test . Im headed out tomorrow on a 500 mile trek across Kansas ( The Kansas Mopar Cruise ) we end up at the Wam show in wichita saturday .
https://www.facebook.com/ksmoparcruise/posts/1581416258804307 and http://www.wichitamopar.com/
Quote from: ACUDANUT on June 15, 2015, 01:34:52 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on June 11, 2015, 03:34:02 PM
So who is working on those carbs ? I know those ain't your hands. :scratchchin:
So Who is the Carb wizard ? Cough it up please. I need help too. Help a fellow Kansas Mafia guy out.
BTW, did you go to the HPAC car show ? Any Pic's. ?
Stu, what's the big secret. ? I don't get you :shruggy:
???
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TFCpMbBbDQ&feature=youtu.be
Birdible Video On the Kansas Mopar Cruise
No burn outs?
Quote from: ACUDANUT on June 18, 2015, 01:29:43 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on June 15, 2015, 01:34:52 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on June 11, 2015, 03:34:02 PM
So who is working on those carbs ? I know those ain't your hands. :scratchchin:
So Who is the Carb wizard ? Cough it up please. I need help too. Help a fellow Kansas Mafia guy out.
BTW, did you go to the HPAC car show ? Any Pic's. ?
Stu, what's the big secret. ? I don't get you :shrug
???
:scratchchin:
Quote from: moparstuart on June 20, 2015, 02:42:28 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TFCpMbBbDQ&feature=youtu.be
Birdible Video On the Kansas Mopar Cruise
Very cool, Stuart. :coolgleamA:
I'm glad to see you're back at it. :2thumbs:
Quote from: Charger-Bodie on June 20, 2015, 06:46:16 AM
No burn outs?
broke a motor mount , had to baby it to just get it home
I'm sure you know about the bolt trick for motor mounts stu. :shruggy:
If not Ron has it stickied in engine topics. It's the way to go. :2thumbs: I did it after breaking 2 mounts and never had trouble after that.
When I was 17 I ran a chain on my left engine side so that the engine couldn't lift too far, but still got tired of breaking mounts with the 4 gear. I changed it to a solid steel mount at 18 or so and added about 30,000 flawless miles of clutch dumping. Still fine after all these years... 35 of them to be exact and certainly no engine vibration / wear issues that everyone warned about. I now see that, in those three decades, they've come out with a fancy rubber center, steel flange overlapping mount that can't shear clean like the old ones.
Quote from: birdsandbees on June 21, 2015, 01:43:51 PM
When I was 17 I ran a chain on my left engine side so that the engine couldn't lift too far, but still got tired of breaking mounts with the 4 gear. I changed it to a solid steel mount at 18 or so and added about 30,000 flawless miles of clutch dumping. Still fine after all these years... 35 of them to be exact and certainly no engine vibration / wear issues that everyone warned about. I now see that, in those three decades, they've come out with a fancy rubber center, steel flange overlapping mount that can't shear clean like the old ones.
thats the way im going the left side solid and the right side standard every one i talked to said this works great and doesnt shake you to death
also it will fix my exhaust gasket problem the motor moves so much im killing the gasket seals
just bought these but will only use the left one http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mor-62520
Yes.. that looks really familiar, been a long time since I was under there. That's what's on mine... solid left, regular OEM rubber from at least '79 on right.
bump for you Gator
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