1969 Race Dart w/ 426 Hemi- garaged for 45+ years

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

I learn something new every day

 

[replicaracer43]

don't worry, by the time you have this Hemified hot rod on the rod you will be an expert.

I was gonna say the EXACT same thing!

 

[Mike P 52]

I've been working my way thru your thread. As someone who was around and into the whole street racing/drag strip thing in the era your project was built, it just brings a smile to my face. Nice work.

 

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

I've been working my way thru your thread. As someone who was around and into the whole street racing/drag strip thing in the era your project was built, it just brings a smile to my face. Nice work.

Thanks Mike!

 

[HemiDenny]

Its a episode of Seinfeld except the serious talk on occasion Mike.

that's a good one but I realized you are likely describing most of our lives....BTW no complaints here.

 

[halifaxhops]

Oh crap wrong thread

 

[WV64Signet]

Oh crap wrong thread

 

[HemiDenny]

Oh crap wrong thread

your Honor....I rest my case.

 

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

Updated thanks @HemiDenny

Alright, all you project followers........................looking to borrow a single plane 4 barrel Hemi intake for initial start-up and engine break-in. Discussing with @replicaracer43 proper cam break-in is crucial and will aid in the process before bolting on the cross-ram.

 

[-Boosted-]

Battery box and battery are done. Got the cables run and have the battery on a trickle charger.

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What brand is the battery box? Where did you get it from?

Thanks, Bill

 

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

What brand is the battery box? Where did you get it from?

Thanks, Bill

It is Taylor’s from summit

 

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

Thank you @HemiDenny for the intake

 

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

Again another For @HemiDenny

Ordered my TTI headers from him.

Thanks Denny!

 

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

Short block is done, now on to final assembly.

 

[MidnightSwinger]

Short block is done, now on to final assembly.

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Beautiful

 

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

Beautiful

Yes it is @replicaracer43

 

[44o gts dart]

Why even wash it ??

 

[RustyRatRod]

WHAT?!?! This thing ain't ready YET? Man I'm ready to cruise chicks and suck face. lol

 

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

WHAT?!?! This thing ain't ready YET? Man I'm ready to cruise chicks and suck face. lol

Getting closer

 

[qkcuda]

Short block is done, now on to final assembly.

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Hard to tell in the photo, but those pistons appear to have quite a dome. What is the final compression ratio going to be?

 

[replicaracer43]

Hard to tell in the photo, but those pistons appear to have quite a dome. What is the final compression ratio going to be?

It is 10.93

 

[Fred68]

It is 10.93

How far down the bore are they because those pistons look to be 12-1 cr. How thick are the head gaskets?

 

[replicaracer43]

How far down the bore are they because those pistons look to be 12-1 cr. How thick are the head gaskets?

I'm guessing you know zero about a hemi engine huh?

 

[Seth Jones]

Saw that coming lol.

 

[HemiDenny]

intake shipped yesterday from Ohio, your new TTis shipped from California today.