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Installed engine and tranny in bird with pic

Started by graybo, April 23, 2020, 06:08:24 PM

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graybo

I finally got my engine and tranny in along with torsion bars and complete front suspension. 

RSI700VIPER

Perdy engine Graybo.  I'm about 2-3 weeks behind you in getting my motor installed.  Let me know if you discovered any "wish I would have done ...."     
69 V2 Daytona 440 4-Speed 3.54 Dana
70 FJ5 Superbird 440+6 4-Speed 3.54 Dana
69 Talladega Torino 428 CJ
69 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II Gurney Special
70 T6 Challenger T/A 4-speed
70 V2 Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack 4-speed
71 FC7 Challenger Vert Flemington Speedway Pace Car
71 V2 Challenger RT Formal Roof w/ V2 Stripe & Houndstooth

Mopar John

Looks like you have the right setup holding the throttle return spring in place!
Very nice!
MJ

graybo

wish i would have.....

Not installed the clutch z bar before lowering the car onto the k frame.  Has to go in after the motor and trans are installed to accept the ball mounts.  

Installed my strut rods before i installed the torsion bars, spindles, brakes, etc... LOL make sure your strut rods and bushings are in first.

not re undercoated my car.  It was a day two or dealer undercoat so i put it back on.  My car came out sooooo nice, i wish I would have painted the bottom also.

Other than that its all good and is going together smoothly.  Good luck and try to enjoy the build!

RSI700VIPER

Good advise.  Let me know if you think of anything else.  I'm doing the mock-erina intake mock up.  Turns out with the block decked and heads squared up, the intake sits a little high so I'll be installing the valley pan without the 4 paper gaskets to get it to fit properly.  Better to have discovered this now instead of after slopping sealer over everything, screaming profanities, and stripping out bolts trying to the intake on. 
69 V2 Daytona 440 4-Speed 3.54 Dana
70 FJ5 Superbird 440+6 4-Speed 3.54 Dana
69 Talladega Torino 428 CJ
69 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II Gurney Special
70 T6 Challenger T/A 4-speed
70 V2 Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack 4-speed
71 FC7 Challenger Vert Flemington Speedway Pace Car
71 V2 Challenger RT Formal Roof w/ V2 Stripe & Houndstooth

birdsandbees

Install your negative battery cable under that throttle spring bracket before paint if you're going for the OE look...
1970 'Bird RM23UOA170163
1969 'Bee WM21H9A230241
1969 Dart Swinger LM23P9B190885
1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S
1966 Plymouth Satellite HP2 - 9941 original miles
1964 Dodge 440 62422504487

graybo

Quote from: RSI700VIPER on April 24, 2020, 07:25:23 AM
Good advise.  Let me know if you think of anything else.  I'm doing the mock-erina intake mock up.  Turns out with the block decked and heads squared up, the intake sits a little high so I'll be installing the valley pan without the 4 paper gaskets to get it to fit properly.  Better to have discovered this now instead of after slopping sealer over everything, screaming profanities, and stripping out bolts trying to the intake on. 

That green bird and engine look great.  Its gonna be super nice when done I'm sure.  Funny how when you square things up on these old mopars things just don't fit.  Plymouth just liked to be a little off!  Enjoy. :2thumbs:

hemi68charger

Quote from: graybo on April 23, 2020, 06:08:24 PM
I finally got my engine and tranny in along with torsion bars and complete front suspension. 

Sweet mother-of-six-pack !!!
Troy
'69 Charger Daytona 440 auto 4.10 Dana ( now 426 HEMI )
'70 Superbird 426 Hemi auto: Lindsley Bonneville Salt Flat world record holder (220.2mph)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

RSI700VIPER

Quote from: birdsandbees on April 24, 2020, 12:05:43 PM
Install your negative battery cable under that throttle spring bracket before paint if you're going for the OE look...

Got it!  :icon_smile_wink:
69 V2 Daytona 440 4-Speed 3.54 Dana
70 FJ5 Superbird 440+6 4-Speed 3.54 Dana
69 Talladega Torino 428 CJ
69 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II Gurney Special
70 T6 Challenger T/A 4-speed
70 V2 Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack 4-speed
71 FC7 Challenger Vert Flemington Speedway Pace Car
71 V2 Challenger RT Formal Roof w/ V2 Stripe & Houndstooth