California Flash

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I'm sure Butch is very pleased with the end result of your hard labor. That is still one beautiful understated car.
 
what is next??......

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DionR said:
Is the motor mount design due to AC compressor clearance? If so, looks like a creative solution. Either way, love it.
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yes....the HDK Gen III Hemi engine mount is designed to utilize OEM A/C compressor while allowing use of the same K for all the popular Mopar engines from 6 cyl, 273-318 / 340-360 small blocks, B / RB big blocks, 66-72 Stage II Hemi and the 5.7 /6.1 / 6.2 / 6.4 Gen III Hemi. Note: the OEM oil cooler on the 6.2 and 6.4 has to be removed for mount clearance.

The drivers side mount pictured above is an early version, current mount pictured below is very similar but uses all four mount holes.

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68GSS440 said:
is this new one gonna be a street car or a track car?
or both ?
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This hot rod is not intended to be anything close to a dedicated drag car. Currently at 79, Butch's drag strip days are long over but I'm sure he would enjoy a exhibition pass now and then.
 
this car, The 1975 California Flash / Direct Connection B/MP HemiDuster is coming to Carlisle this year along with Butch. If I had the ability, I would bring my silver HemiDuster and lil Red also. Butch's new ride, Big Red is far from completed, but maybe next year?

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68GSS440 said:
I wonder which race that Wally is from ?
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GatorNationals / Gainsville 1975. I have two of the three Wallys Butch won with this car in the 75 season. 1975 was his most successful season as far as Wallys go.

The Wallys are right up there with the tail panel removed from his 71 Pro Stock Duster when it was updated to a 1972 model in late 71

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Curious on your builds your lines are very clean and I was wondering what type of fittings your using for PFTE style lines and holders. I want to use something that looks correct and works as it should thanks.
 
"Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene. Being hydrophobic, non-wetting, high density and resistant to high temperatures, PTFE is an incredibly versatile material with a wide variety of applications, though it's perhaps best-known for its non-stick properties."

In plain English, it's a type of lining for woven/braided hose. It's supposed to be super tough but IMO kind of overkill for what most of us do here. It's a two-part hose since it has the lining and exterior and requires specific hose ends/fittings. It's also expensive, probably more so than your normal -AN type stuff.

I looked back through the thread, I don't see any PTFE hose used anywhere. The power steering hoses might look like it since they have "custom" fittings but to me they look like regular p.s. hose just with nice hardware.

I use Aeroquip socketless hose which does not have a lining and uses one-piece barb hose ends. Been using it for years, never had a problem with it. Fairly light and looks unassuming too.

Carry on.
 
rmchrgr said:
"Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene. Being hydrophobic, non-wetting, high density and resistant to high temperatures, PTFE is an incredibly versatile material with a wide variety of applications, though it's perhaps best-known for its non-stick properties."

In plain English, it's a type of lining for woven/braided hose. It's supposed to be super tough but IMO kind of overkill for what most of us do here. It's a two-part hose since it has the lining and exterior and requires specific hose ends/fittings. It's also expensive, probably more so than your normal -AN type stuff.

I looked back through the thread, I don't see any PTFE hose used anywhere. The power steering hoses might look like it since they have "custom" fittings but to me they look like regular p.s. hose just with nice hardware.

I use Aeroquip socketless hose which does not have a lining and uses one-piece barb hose ends. Been using it for years, never had a problem with it. Fairly light and looks unassuming too.

Carry on.
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thanks, just trying to keep up.

For the pressure side of the P/S line. I like hydraulic hose, keep an assortment of fittings and after mock-up, get them crimped. Extra points for neatness.
 
HemiDenny said:
thanks, just trying to keep up.
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Just a better mousetrap. I think the main benefit of it is that it's supposed to be more chemical resistant than rubber hose.

HemiDenny said:
For the pressure side of the P/S line. I like hydraulic hose, keep an assortment of fittings and after mock-up, get them crimped. Extra points for neatness.
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Probably the best way to do it.
 
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