4-bar / back half the HemiDenny / HDK way

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The HDK back half is complete at the fab shop so off the shell goes to my friends @ Boutwell Custom for epoxy primer and seam sealer. After that, it heads back to the (current) HDK shop for more mock up before returning back to Boutwell Custom for finish body work on the complete shell.

That empty grass area in the background of the roll-back is the site of the new HDK shop.....and Joe Pappas / Mopar Missile gift shop

Boutwell Custom just finished a little touch up and hood re-stripe on Hemi Marks HemiDemon (formerly owned by Big Jim Bear).

I like to keep Bout's busy, one comes out....one gones in


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headed back to the HDK shop. Time to mock up and completion of the 8HP70 transmission mount / crossover support.

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Maxi / mini tubs with 4-1/4 width stretch came out pretty good. Between Fog (the HDK fabricator / welder) and my friends @ Boutwell Customs....these things look almost stock...ish.

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I love the way you're working to preserve a stock look. I cringe at butchered cars with garish cages and such. I'm following!
 
mpgmike said:
I love the way you're working to preserve a stock look. I cringe at butchered cars with garish cages and such. I'm following!
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Thanks, carried over from my street racing days in the early 70's, my favorite say'n was.....it's a stocker.

my 69 GTX....in 1975. It was my first car I bought in 1971 at the tender age of 16. .....and yeah, it was a stocker.

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back to mock-up, making sure the big stuff still fits before moving on the the small chit
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i like to isolate the shock by utilizing removable rubber bushings held in place with set screws

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racerjoe said:
I love the idea of using a cuda tank. So many people use the mustang tank because they are fairly easy to make a flange and drop in. The only problem I have is now the tank is your trunk floor. This is much better.
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I agree, never been a fan of fuel in the trunk. it is fun to build something like this I always learn a few things for the next one.

Right about the small brakes on the big diameter rims, but just cannot get my old school head around the 19" and 20" rims on our 60 and 70's hot rods. Guess I'm showing my age.
 
back on the ground....headed to customers body shop out of state. Bye-bye

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Wheel diameter may be a little too big for my taste, but man that thing is sitting right! Any idea what color it will be? It would look sick all white with a red interior.
 
HemiDenny said:
Still have to add the lower portion but the top portion is done.

Removable upper potion that is adjustable based how high the tunnel may or may not be raised.

biggest advantage is the allowable width.

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I'm always blown away with your creativity and craftsmanship! I'll be doing a 8 speed swap this winter and have been eyeing your trans mount.. talked a little bit about with Tim T last week.. raised alot of questions in my head, ever since.

Is this designed to work with your front member, as far as placement? Stock motor/trans location or forward.. I know there's no actual stock Hemi location in these cars, but I think you know what I mean. I scooched forward just a fuzz but probably not as far forward as this setup. I think the is the only actual 8HP upper loop that I've seen.. I've seen a few for the NAG. I am curious about the adjustability tho..

What's your opinion on using a bolt in cross support vs just welding the upper where it needs to be on a something that is still using stock K with torsion bars? I was just assuming that I'd need to weld the upper to the existing xmember and spot the new floor material to it for strength. Still figuring things out and knowing that you're a straight shooter and you won't bullshit me just to sell me something.

I don't have big money for my projects but this unit may be something that I need to budget for. I received a quote via Tim.

Thanks
Dan
 
Dantra said:
I'm always blown away with your creativity and craftsmanship! I'll be doing a 8 speed swap this winter and have been eyeing your trans mount.. talked a little bit about with Tim T last week.. raised alot of questions in my head, ever since.

Is this designed to work with your front member, as far as placement? Stock motor/trans location or forward.. I know there's no actual stock Hemi location in these cars, but I think you know what I mean. I scooched forward just a fuzz but probably not as far forward as this setup. I think the is the only actual 8HP upper loop that I've seen.. I've seen a few for the NAG. I am curious about the adjustability tho..

What's your opinion on using a bolt in cross support vs just welding the upper where it needs to be on a something that is still using stock K with torsion bars? I was just assuming that I'd need to weld the upper to the existing xmember and spot the new floor material to it for strength. Still figuring things out and knowing that you're a straight shooter and you won't bullshit me just to sell me something.

I don't have big money for my projects but this unit may be something that I need to budget for. I received a quote via Tim.

Thanks
Dan
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Thanks, I remember Tim mentioned your build and asked about the mount a few weeks ago.

The biggest reason I take on a project like this Dart is to learn how current upgrades / changes pan out and start thinking on what to improve for next time. While the first version of the crossmember / transmission mount was built specifically for this 6.4 build, the next version (already at the laser cutter) 8HP70 A body 2.0 mount will be slightly different to accommodate "stock" (higher and rearward) engine location.

Definitely keeping and extending the height adjustable loop. Small pilot holes are located in the loop to facilitate where to plug weld or tap / bolt to the floor pan. I am a fan of flexibility for updates and changes so while welding is great, it could be a PIA down the road.
 
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