HemiMark
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Just about dug out from the 24" of snow just in time for 4-8 more tomorrow....I may not be able to get into the hotrod shop for a month!
1971 Dodge Demon Hemi install
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Just about dug out from the 24" of snow just in time for 4-8 more tomorrow....I may not be able to get into the hotrod shop for a month!
sublime green
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Same withus Mark. Im not even sure if I'll have school this week haha. Maybe Friday and I only had 2 days last week. A lot of rest and relaxation for me haha. Oh and some money for clearing the neighbors driveways. Most likely more if we get this snow but it has a possibility of being freezing rain I hear.
HemiMark
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My friend Don and I had this engine, trans and front suspension out in about 3 1/2 hours. I think its the easiest way to do it. The down side would be that you need to get a front end alignment. Taking the engine out through the top is fine........ I think this way is easier. I will install it the same way in the White Duster. I would have had it done but the white Duster is at the body shop to have a few things touched up that were not done very well to begin with. I will never use this body guy again...... you get what you pay for! lesson learned!
HemiMark
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HemiMark
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Well........... this is where i need to get to...................
So I got out the back hoe and started clearing away the 30" of snow......
1972 Plymouth Duster and a 37 International Rat Rod........ think Spring
Once the path was cleared Jim droped off a few parts.............
8 3/4 with Wilwood disc brake set up...... very nice..
Jim told me the wheels were powder coated as close to argent as possible and they look sweet!
So while I'm waiting for HemiDenny to get his butt to Pittsburgh I am going to R&R the engine and trans and rear end in the white car with the same from the Demon
I also starting preping the steering column for the white car since it had manual and is getting power steering. I almost forgot it also will get a Tuff Wheel...........
These are hanging on the wall in the pub! nice........
So I got out the back hoe and started clearing away the 30" of snow......
1972 Plymouth Duster and a 37 International Rat Rod........ think Spring
Once the path was cleared Jim droped off a few parts.............
8 3/4 with Wilwood disc brake set up...... very nice..
Jim told me the wheels were powder coated as close to argent as possible and they look sweet!
So while I'm waiting for HemiDenny to get his butt to Pittsburgh I am going to R&R the engine and trans and rear end in the white car with the same from the Demon
I also starting preping the steering column for the white car since it had manual and is getting power steering. I almost forgot it also will get a Tuff Wheel...........
These are hanging on the wall in the pub! nice........
HemiMark
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ugggg..............
superchargeddrt
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Hey Mark,
Do you go the car cruise in Wexford, Pa? Just wondered because Im in Valencia, Pa.
Do you go the car cruise in Wexford, Pa? Just wondered because Im in Valencia, Pa.
HemiMark
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I do, I have been there twice.............. what a great show that is! we should try to get together. Maybe even try to get other FABO members in the area there.......
Don't forget...it's Friday afternoon until late
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May 28th is Opening night. Looking forward to it. I may take the afternoon off of work to make it. Can my Pontiac roll with yinz guys? It's an A body
chasduster
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Hey mark is that garage heated all the time...I would live in there...Thats qiuite the set up you have...All the snow storms keep going around us... Sorry:-D
mattsmopars
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As bad as I dis-like the snow we got, I bet you HATE snow. LOL!
matt
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May 28th is Opening night. Looking forward to it. I may take the afternoon off of work to make it. Can my Pontiac roll with yinz guys? It's an A body
A body 8)
Any progress on the radio?
curts73
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I am going to try to make the first cruise,it was the only one I made it to last year.I will also try dragging my brothers in law out with their 73 challenger and the other has a clean 76 camaro.Hope to see some of you guys there
HemiMark
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I look forward to it....................
Jim, I forgot about the radio................ I will snap a few pictures and post progress....... wow, I'm a dumb ***.you mean the radio in the White Duster...... I'm working on that also!!!!
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Mark...You get my email about the radio?
CAll me if you have any questions.
John Morrow
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Well, I wont quit compalining about our snow, 4-6 in,lol, but WOW that's a lot of snow, I would not want to deal with it. At least you have a Really nice shop and plenty of stuff to do ... that you like to do, to keep you busy. The Demon you are working on now is a beautiful car, wish mine was that nice, and if I had the cash, I would be dropping a monster motor in mine. Like you said, just as easy to change back. Thanks for keeping us updated, I been watching the progress from the back of the crowd, great work, I just had nothing to say yet ....till I seen ALL THAT SNOW!
HemiMark
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May 28th is Opening night. Looking forward to it. I may take the afternoon off of work to make it. Can my Pontiac roll with yinz guys? It's an A body
For sure............. we can tolerate a GM guy if he's driving an A body!
HemiMark
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I did and I will call you....... I hate when work interferes with Hotrod time....:toothy10:
Bull1tt
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TIME TO GET BUSY! Whole lotta' swappin goin on today. This will be a timed event, /6 out, V8 in.
On my way over for an 8:18 am start time.
On my way over for an 8:18 am start time.
HemiMark
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The garage is heated........... Jim (62BT4009)is looking into another source of heat to replace the radiant base board heat I use now.
HemiMark
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And what a day it was.............. Not only did we take the leaning tower of power out and put the V8 in we also took out the rear end from the Demon and installed it in the White Duster.......Don and I did major work today..........And I was early!!!!! I will post some pictures tomorrow.......... This car should be running and driving with about 6 more hours of work....
HemiMark
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So Don and I get started about 8:45 after talking about our plan of attach. I had already pull the rear end out of the White Duster Tuesday night and that is were we decided to start on the Demon.
I didn't take very many pictures of the removal and installation of the rear end. We kind of thought you guys have done it before and if you hadn't you could easily figure that one out.
REMOVE
Drive shaft
Brake lines - We removed the brass block off of both rear ends so we didn't have to remove the old steel line to rubber line set-up, easy stuff.
E-brake cables- we left them on the rear end and removed them from the bracket on the body
Shocks from the rear end
Front and rear brackets - We didn't even touch the shackles. With a jack under the center of the rearend we unbolted the brackets, front and rear, lowered it down slid it under the White Duster, jacked it up and did the install in reverse.... very easy
the White Duster now has SBP and the Demons wheels and tires!
So its about 10:00 at this point so it only took and 1:15 to remove, install rear, pretty good.....
at this point I have to go plow the F'n snow out of the parking lot. While I'm doing that Don started unbolting the /6.
steering column
Don and I got a visit from 62BT409 Jim and we talked about all the different things going on in our lives and then Jim got a call and had to leave. He got stuck in the F'n snow and didn't want to slide into Dons White truck....... no fender bender!
So at 12:00 we take a lunch break............ 2 fish sandwiches, 2 fries, 1 coke and 1 water. Our server was so beautiful that I left a $500.00 tip. I will explain later. With full stomach's we wanted to nap be decide to go back at it! Hey, we are on a mission from God!
So with everything unhooked we drop the engine onto a moving cart, place a chain onto the bumper bolts and raise the body like we did with the Demon.
The dip stick got tangled on a few wires! Our only snag....no pun intended!!!
Its about 2:30..........
Now its time to install the 318............
Hook up the reverse wires, speed-o cable before putting it all the way in....its easier
the shocks, upper control arms, k-member, trans cross shaft are all bolted in..... all that is left is about 4-6 hrs to get this thing running!
I didn't take very many pictures of the removal and installation of the rear end. We kind of thought you guys have done it before and if you hadn't you could easily figure that one out.
REMOVE
Drive shaft
Brake lines - We removed the brass block off of both rear ends so we didn't have to remove the old steel line to rubber line set-up, easy stuff.
E-brake cables- we left them on the rear end and removed them from the bracket on the body
Shocks from the rear end
Front and rear brackets - We didn't even touch the shackles. With a jack under the center of the rearend we unbolted the brackets, front and rear, lowered it down slid it under the White Duster, jacked it up and did the install in reverse.... very easy
the White Duster now has SBP and the Demons wheels and tires!
So its about 10:00 at this point so it only took and 1:15 to remove, install rear, pretty good.....
at this point I have to go plow the F'n snow out of the parking lot. While I'm doing that Don started unbolting the /6.
steering column
Don and I got a visit from 62BT409 Jim and we talked about all the different things going on in our lives and then Jim got a call and had to leave. He got stuck in the F'n snow and didn't want to slide into Dons White truck....... no fender bender!
So at 12:00 we take a lunch break............ 2 fish sandwiches, 2 fries, 1 coke and 1 water. Our server was so beautiful that I left a $500.00 tip. I will explain later. With full stomach's we wanted to nap be decide to go back at it! Hey, we are on a mission from God!
So with everything unhooked we drop the engine onto a moving cart, place a chain onto the bumper bolts and raise the body like we did with the Demon.
The dip stick got tangled on a few wires! Our only snag....no pun intended!!!
Its about 2:30..........
Now its time to install the 318............
Hook up the reverse wires, speed-o cable before putting it all the way in....its easier
the shocks, upper control arms, k-member, trans cross shaft are all bolted in..... all that is left is about 4-6 hrs to get this thing running!
Done Swimmin
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lift the body - - - brilliant!
Keep it comin'
Keep it comin'
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