6.1 Hemi into 72 Demon March 2018

[Sublime one]

Thanks BP, the steering column is Flaming River as is associated knuckles and 3/4 steering shafts. I just bought some raw length pieces and then cut them down to fit (at least twice)! The rack itself is a Mustang 2 version from HDK, coil overs are QA1. Front end is a bit off a calico cat. A reduced pressure power steering pump from Bouchillion rounds it out. As we all know the LS boys got it easy, buy a kit and bolt in. Not so much with our old Mopars. You have to be part mad scientist part bull and part wizard and it will go together just fine!

 

[Sublime one]

So here is the place I got the gear shift cap insert from. I toyed with idea of leaving the OEM shift pattern cap in the shifter as a theft device but figured with three pedals I got that covered! Anyway these guys make a six speed insert for old hurst shifters.

 

[Sublime one]

She looks good sitting in the drive! I am taking her to an actual alignment shop Monday where it can be done correctly (I hope). I got it functional but not exactly right! Shop looks huge with the Demon out and off the rack. It has been a long time. Right at 4 years but who’s counting? In the beginning I was logging my labor hours but ultimately got so frustrated I stopped. This has easily been the most ambitious car project I have ever done. Holy smokes!

 

[Bodyperson]

Mornin SLO. Gonna be a sweet runner. It's hard to find a good old alignment person. Used to be all mechanics could do an alignment. Now they are called technicians. Garbage in garbage out.

 

[Frodee]

She looks good sitting in the drive! I am taking her to an actual alignment shop Monday where it can be done correctly (I hope). I got it functional but not exactly right! Shop looks huge with the Demon out and off the rack. It has been a long time. Right at 4 years but who’s counting? In the beginning I was logging my labor hours but ultimately got so frustrated I stopped. This has easily been the most ambitious car project I have ever done. Holy smokes!

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She looks good sitting in the driveway an awesome build you did John.
Can't wait to get my butt over there and listen to her run.

 

[408 swinger]

She looks good sitting in the drive! I am taking her to an actual alignment shop Monday where it can be done correctly (I hope). I got it functional but not exactly right! Shop looks huge with the Demon out and off the rack. It has been a long time. Right at 4 years but who’s counting? In the beginning I was logging my labor hours but ultimately got so frustrated I stopped. This has easily been the most ambitious car project I have ever done. Holy smokes!

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Loooking gooood! That orange truck sure looks out of place.

 

[Sublime one]

Mornin SLO. Gonna be a sweet runner. It's hard to find a good old alignment person. Used to be all mechanics could do an alignment. Now they are called technicians. Garbage in garbage out.

That is exactly the problem I ran into. The alignment bay is run by a 18 year old making minimum wage and looks your car up in book and sets parameters accordingly. Book, we don’t need no stinking book. I had to find one of those crusty, chain smoking, bourbon in lunch box old codgers to take it to!

 

[1973Barracuda]

Looks great brother. Need to make a trip up there after Saudi and check that thing and enjoy some beverages.

 

[Sublime one]

Looks great brother. Need to make a trip up there after Saudi and check that thing and enjoy some beverages.

Woo Hoo! You still be sucking air! Always a great sign while you are vacationing in the box! Great to hear from ya. You know our door is always open to you. Be safe and watch your six!

 

[1973Barracuda]

Yeah man, still sucking air. Man, may need to stay here until the climate in the states changes(2024). We will see.
Great progress on your ride. Looks fabulous.

 

[Sublime one]

Yeah man the US sucks right now for sure. Be safe Brother.