72 340 Demon Restore

[Robzilla]

Cam, lifters and springs from Hughes engines.

 

[Robzilla]

Looks like I ran into an issue. The pushrod holes in the heads is going to need to have some grinding done to get the pushrods to align correctly!

 

[Frodee]

Looks like I ran into an issue. The pushrod holes in the heads is going to need to have some grinding done to get the pushrods to align correctly!

Can you do it or do you need to take it to a machine shop?

 

[Robzilla]

Can you do it or do you need to take it to a machine shop?

I'm going to do it myself Fred.

 

[Lonnie Leach]

Hey you are doing a great Job on it. But was wondering if you have any knowledge on any paint marks for the A body's ? I have a 73 Duster 340 4 speed sunroof car.. And want to restored to 100% But i am having a hard time finding people who has any original cars with Paint marks on it.. Or someone with the Info on that..If you have any i would be grateful

 

[Robzilla]

I don't have any idea other then the ones I found on the diff housing.

 

[Lonnie Leach]

I don't have any idea other then the ones I found on the diff housing.

Was it a 8 1/4

 

[darndart]

Was it a 8 1/4

8 3/4

 

[Lonnie Leach]

8 3/4

Oh That's right they changed in 73 when HP went down

 

[darndart]

Oh That's right they changed in 73 when HP went down

Actually compression, intake valve size, & HP all went down in 72. But yes, 73 was the first year for the A-body 8 1/4.

 

[Lonnie Leach]

Actually compression, intake valve size, & HP all went down in 72. But yes, 73 was the first year for the A-body 8 1/4.

well shall i say 73 was the lowest.. and cast crank

 

[Robzilla]

Finally making some more progress on my Demon. Motor is ready to come off the stand and get the flex plate bolted on so I can mate it to the transmission and set it on the motor dolly. Rockin the old school Direct Connection valve covers!

 

[Frodee]

Finally making some more progress on my Demon. Motor is ready to come off the stand and get the flex plate bolted on so I can mate it to the transmission and set it on the motor dolly. Rockin the old school Direct Connection valve covers!View attachment 1715900048 View attachment 1715900050 View attachment 1715900051

Looking good Rob can't wait to see it.

 

[Robzilla]

Thanks Fred...swing by anytime.

 

[Frodee]

Thanks Fred...swing by anytime.

Was in Minot today visiting my son and thought about stopping over to see how your doing.
Next time I will stop by.

 

[Robzilla]

Bolted the lower control arms, torsion bars, lower ball joints, spindles and upper control arms onto the Demon's k frame today.

 

[Kendog 170]

Love the Jig, getting ready to fab one up out of free stuff I got at work.

 

[Robzilla]

Super...let me know if you need some measurements.

 

[Captainkirk]

This is the first I've seen of this thread, and I'm impressed as hell! Great workmanship, excellent taste and a gorgeous car in the making. Following now!

 

[Captainkirk]

Bolted the lower control arms, torsion bars, lower ball joints, spindles and upper control arms onto the Demon's k frame today.View attachment 1715900685

Tell me a bit about your K-frame and dolly wheel jigs. Sounds like just what the Dr. ordered for me?

 

[Robzilla]

I purchased it from US CarTool a couple of years ago. Top quality like all of their stuff!

 

[Robzilla]

Test fit of the Borgeson power steering box, steering arm and tie rods today.

 

[Sublime one]

What could possibly go wrong? One of my welders cross dressing as a electrician today. He does get style points for the hood!

 

[Robzilla]

Motor and trans together and on the stand.

 

[Robzilla]

Bolted on the power steering pump, crank and water pump pulleys and alternator brackets.