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Posted: 4/18/2017 12:30:37 AM EDT
[Last Edit: SPBCTS]
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Congrats on the build, very impressed with your commitment to the car, and love the work you have done.
Played with a few RB's back in my youth, I think your idea of an 850 DP is the way to go. With the combo you have a Vac. secondary carb would take a few hours with a gauge and vacuum spring kit from Holley to get the secondaries moving when you want them to. Playing with the squirters and the pump cams on the DP is going to be easier...and lets face it a DP just looks right on a 440. As we all know these projects are never done, and EFI might be something to look at down the road if you really feel the need. In most of Az the odds are cold starts are not going to be an issue. I am an old guy tho. just my opinion. The first RB I ever played with came out of a a Road Runner that had a 80 ft. Doug Fir come down long ways and flatten the car. Now, understand this was 1975 and we were 17 yr. old kids...and we had a '65 Mustang...with a 6 banger. We chopped the shock towers out, plated over them, slid a Econoline straight axle under the front, and slid the freshened and now 12 to 1 383 in the hole with a 4speed behind it. Gear Drive, Tunnel Ram, twin Carter 500's, 9 inch rear, 4.56 Detroit Locker, Good times were had....40 years ago. We found the Mustang right here in town, in a backyard, a couple of years ago. A roller was all that was left. It is now back in my best friends garage, and we are finding parts. I bought him a gear drive for Christmas, and we found a tunnel ram for a 440 at a swap meet. Two grandfathers playing like they were kids again 
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Posted: 4/23/2017 7:37:26 PM EDT
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I have the motor primed in SPI epoxy. It will be final coated in ss urethane hemi orange. I wanted to keep it somewhat factory looking so all aluminum parts are getting painted.
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Posted: 4/24/2017 9:53:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/24/2017 11:33:08 PM EDT
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Hell yeah
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Posted: 4/25/2017 11:59:54 AM EDT
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That really weird tingling feeling in my pants has returned.
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Posted: 4/26/2017 8:30:02 PM EDT
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I received a few more parts and got the transmission in the tunnel awaiting my torque converter.
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Posted: 4/28/2017 12:48:51 AM EDT
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1. What stall are you putting in?
2. Those valve covers look tall. 3. Looks good, but how are those headers going to fit the drivers side - is the steering shaft going between the tubes? |
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Posted: 4/28/2017 9:39:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shocktrp:
1. What stall are you putting in? 2. Those valve covers look tall. 3. Looks good, but how are those headers going to fit the drivers side - is the steering shaft going between the tubes? 2. Yes, they are. Made for the Stealth heads and are tall to allow aftermarket high lift rockers. 3. They fit normally, the steering shaft does not go between the tubes like an A body would. |
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Posted: 4/29/2017 7:30:21 PM EDT
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Great thread! I love restorations, I love Mopars, and I love Mopar restorations
. Seriously awesome work so far.
Obligatory Mopar pics, my dad bought this charger new in 1972. Unfortunately it was long gone before I was born.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/29/2017 10:58:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By noob5000000:
Great thread! I love restorations, I love Mopars, and I love Mopar restorations . Seriously awesome work so far.
Obligatory Mopar pics, my dad bought this charger new in 1972. Unfortunately it was long gone before I was born. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/243302/img001-198213.JPG |
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Posted: 4/29/2017 10:58:59 PM EDT
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The engine looks great.
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Posted: 4/29/2017 11:10:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By noob5000000:
Great thread! I love restorations, I love Mopars, and I love Mopar restorations . Seriously awesome work so far.
Obligatory Mopar pics, my dad bought this charger new in 1972. Unfortunately it was long gone before I was born. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/243302/img001-198213.JPG |
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Posted: 4/29/2017 11:11:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Inspector2211:
The engine looks great. |
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Posted: 5/10/2017 8:57:05 PM EDT
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I should be dropping the motor into the engine bay in the next few days so I have prepping to get it installed. Headers are wrapped and tied out of the way. Radiator is out. Small parts are on the motor.
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Posted: 5/11/2017 12:42:07 PM EDT
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I love this thread. Thank you for taking the time to post your progress. Would love to see a burnout video.
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Posted: 5/11/2017 8:38:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By camarofrk:
I love this thread. Thank you for taking the time to post your progress. Would love to see a burnout video. 
Progress can continue. Received my 9.5" torque converter today. The 4 converter to flexplate bolts are not symmetric so it is a good idea to line it up before hand and mark prior to install. Then fill the converter with atf fluid before dropping it in the transmission.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/12/2017 3:36:41 AM EDT
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Flexplate marked and installed.
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Posted: 5/12/2017 5:03:54 PM EDT
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Motor is in!
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/12/2017 6:13:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OldArmy:
Nice job OP. Wish my father hadn't sold his GTX... I was just old enough to remember it. Sat in the back yard for years, didnt know enough at that young age to care. 
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Posted: 5/12/2017 6:39:27 PM EDT
[#20]
Nice job OP. I've been through this a time or two. That is a LOT of work. Well done.
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Posted: 5/12/2017 11:05:09 PM EDT
[#21]
Nice build .
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CO, USA
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Posted: 5/13/2017 11:49:48 PM EDT
[#22]
How do you like the SPI paints? I'm in the process of building a 70 Nova and thinking of their black epoxy primer for chassis/underhood.
Gorgeous build by the way. |
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Posted: 5/14/2017 10:20:05 AM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hockeysew:
How do you like the SPI paints? I'm in the process of building a 70 Nova and thinking of their black epoxy primer for chassis/underhood. Gorgeous build by the way. I have painted two cars with SPI epoxy and think it is an awesome product with great customer service. It is pretty durable stuff and easy to shoot as well. It mixes 1:1 and can be re-coated without scuffing for 7 days and it sands really really well after a few days. It also works as a sealer when reduced. You won't be sorry. I really want to try one of their single stage paints! |
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Posted: 5/15/2017 6:56:14 PM EDT
[#24]
Great work. I love seeing a Mopar go back together.
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Posted: 5/16/2017 10:59:34 AM EDT
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I'm going to order my driveshaft today which needs to go in before putting the exhaust on.
Yesterday I worked on running my transmission lines. I bent everything from 5/16" tube and I am waiting on a few flare connectors to finish the return line.  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 5/16/2017 12:38:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename:
I'm going to order my driveshaft today which needs to go in before putting the exhaust on. Yesterday I worked on running my transmission lines. I bent everything from 5/16" tube and I am waiting on a few flare connectors to finish the return line. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20170515-135723-209592.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20170515-203402-209590.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20170515-203351-209587.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20170515-151134-209586.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20170515-140958-209585.JPG 
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Posted: 5/16/2017 1:20:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 1969GTX]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Striker:
beautiful job bending the lines. I hate it and suck at it..which is why I hate it. 
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Posted: 5/16/2017 2:41:26 PM EDT
[#28]
Really impressive build man. You have some serious skills.
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Posted: 5/16/2017 8:08:35 PM EDT
[#29]
The fact you have done it all and done it so well in such a short time is impressive. Most people tend to let things slip somewhere due to money, time, and interest.
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Posted: 5/16/2017 9:09:56 PM EDT
[#30]
Super nice job OP.
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Posted: 5/17/2017 1:31:57 PM EDT
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Outstanding.... I am jelly and hate you just a lil
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Posted: 5/19/2017 10:46:07 PM EDT
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Waiting on my driveshaft so there isn't much to do. I did get my break-in oil and drilled the valve covers for the breather, filler cap and pcv valve. I also finished up my transmission lines.
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Posted: 5/20/2017 12:14:11 PM EDT
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If you're in the east valley, or near Central Phoenix, I'll take a ride in it, when it's done!!
Looks good so far, and you do fine work!! |
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Posted: 5/20/2017 8:11:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kevhogAZ:
If you're in the east valley, or near Central Phoenix, I'll take a ride in it, when it's done!! Looks good so far, and you do fine work!! |
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Posted: 5/21/2017 11:22:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename:
Yuma lol. But I'm sure I will drive it out that way! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename:
Originally Posted By kevhogAZ:
If you're in the east valley, or near Central Phoenix, I'll take a ride in it, when it's done!! Looks good so far, and you do fine work!! |
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Posted: 5/21/2017 10:35:17 PM EDT
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I put in 6.5 qts of break-in oil and primed the motor. For RB Mopars, oil pump spins ccw. The motor needs to be rotated while the pump is spun because the top end gets oil through the cam journal galleys. I am getting nice oil up top and no random leaks.
I also cleaned up the neutral safety wiring which was about 2 feet too long. While I was down there I clearanced the driver side header where it was super close to the torsion bar. |
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Posted: 5/22/2017 7:23:24 AM EDT
[Last Edit: UtahShotgunner]
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename:
Yuma lol. But I'm sure I will drive it out that way! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename:
Originally Posted By kevhogAZ:
If you're in the east valley, or near Central Phoenix, I'll take a ride in it, when it's done!! Looks good so far, and you do fine work!! Might be time for me to visit.
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Posted: 5/24/2017 12:17:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UtahShotgunner:
I have some old friends out in Dome Valley. Might be time for me to visit. Hooked up my kickdown cable. It is made by Bouchillon and is pretty slick, replaces the mousetrap rod kickdown rods. My carb is still on backorder. The placement of the kickdown cable was moved after these pictures to the inside so it is more in line with the throttle cable. It will need some adjustments.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 5/24/2017 8:13:47 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename:
Flexplate marked and installed. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20170511-185214-206712.JPG |
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Posted: 5/24/2017 8:46:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename:
I find it fun because I like fabbing but it is frustrating snaking that crap in and out and headers don't help. And I hate the look of braided lines or rubber for transmissions
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Posted: 5/24/2017 10:33:04 AM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ScottsGT:
Admittedly, I know very little about MOPARs, no dust shield attached to the back of the block? I know on Fords it provides correct spacing for the starter to ring gear. |
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Posted: 5/25/2017 11:38:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 1969GTX]
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I can start fitting my exhaust. I received my Jegs B Body 2 1/2" exhaust kit, Dynomax Ultra-Flo mufflers and ball flanges to make disassembly easier. This kit, despite being for the correct body, still needs modifications to work. Angles need to be adjusted and length modified to fit tight to the pans.
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Posted: 5/27/2017 10:41:21 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/27/2017 11:05:31 PM EDT
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Beautiful time machine, man. Just beautiful.
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:37:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:47:46 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryNice MOPORN
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Posted: 6/5/2017 2:45:34 PM EDT
[#47]
I got my carb installed and need to run 3/8 dual feed lines to get it ready to run. I should be getting my aluminum driveshaft today so that will be going in tomorrow. And I am tracking down some electrical gremlins which may involve the ignition switch so start up may be delayed.
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Posted: 6/5/2017 4:33:36 PM EDT
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Are you running an AFB style carb because it's similar to stock or you prefer it over a Holley?
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Posted: 6/5/2017 11:41:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NorthBridge:
Are you running an AFB style carb because it's similar to stock or you prefer it over a Holley? For full performance I'm sure the Holley is more tunable and probably better after it is set up. I love the look of the Holley, but the two Holleys I have ever used (DP and VS) required a lot of tinkering and they never were right. |
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Posted: 6/5/2017 11:44:59 PM EDT
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