Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
Yes and does anyone know where the current genuine Pro-Stock powerplant came from?
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Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
Pictures sent by Denny after clean-up tonight.
The stock rear wheel tubs will remain in place until the subframe is constructed.
The stock rear wheel tubs will remain in place until the subframe is constructed.
76orangewagon
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I distinctly remember good ol' Denny saying to me a few years back "You know that 73' Duster of yours isn't really considered a true Muscle car, you need to convert it to a 70'or 71'. Looks like that statement isn't exactly accurate now..... is it ? 
rotest:rotest:
rotest:rotest:
I didn't like where it was located.
the firewall and the floor (up to the back of the drivers seat) gets moved back 3"
the floor also gets raised at least an inch.
ya' know....factory-ish
I distinctly remember good ol' Denny saying to me a few years back "You know that 73' Duster of yours isn't really considered a true Muscle car, you need to convert it to a 70'or 71'. Looks like that statement isn't exactly accurate now..... is it ?
Sill holds true....
once '73 hit the cars were primarily sold to grandmas, secretaries, college kids, etc.
ONLY the race cars (IMO) look cool with their factory-ish Pro stock looks....big tires and sittin' low, etc. The wire car was a 73 / 74?? so that is why this one will mimic it.
Believe me, with my green Hemi Duster, I had enough women tell me they had one like it in high school or college....you will be glad you changed it...just like I am on my silver car.
no worries....I wouldn't steer ya' wrong
Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
Quoting myself here since nobody has answered the question.
The Pro-Stock small block motor currently in the Wire Car came from Bob Glidden's
1979 NHRA Pro-Stock World Champion Plymouth Arrow. It sounds awesome!
451Cuda
Well-Known Member
Plus didn't the '75+ models have different floor pans for catalytic converters? Required different seat tracks I think?
Awesome build, will be watching this one.
no doubt...as soon as the radiator support gets located by bracing...the front clip comes off.
once the frame is put in place, the inner wheel wells will get cut out in the back. Right now, I want to keep them in for support.
it's only sheet-metal....even though it is rust free....crazy, right?
and they are / were galvanized. ...along with the trunk pan.
lots of heat shields all along the exhaust screwed / bolted to the underside of the floor pan
76orangewagon
Well-Known Member
I kow you wouldn't steer me wrong ......I was just ball bustin' a bit. What's the estimated time frame on the build ?
I hope to have it in paint by the Nats 2016
You guys arent wasting any time! Here is a link to Allpar on The Wire car. Cool read....
http://www.allpar.com/racing/missile/wire-car.html
I guess I better subscribe or I'll get too far behind. Glimpsed in at the beginning, but wow this ain't taking long! Nice structure support system. It looks like just might have done this before!
SpareParts
Well-Known Member
Why do I think an R3 W8 motor similar to 90's pro stock truck would be extremely cool in this! Kinda ties in PS old and new while keeping the small block theme going..
and I know of a Patterson 426" W8 small block lol
and I know of a Patterson 426" W8 small block lol
Hmmmmmmm???
With the HDK.... ( I get a discount )...moved forward 2" and the firewall moved back 3", It will have all the room needed for any MOPAR powerplant.....including a V-10.....but that will not happen while I own it.
Current plan is to borrow and install my silver Dusters Hemi / trans w/od ....but that is subject to change.
My thoughts as well :coffee2: so I brought an extra bucket for every one :happy1::happy1:
Now that is what I like....preparation.
DR HEMI
Man on a Mission
Speaking of preparation, where did you get those rods to hold the body's
integrity while cutting the floor out?
integrity while cutting the floor out?
I added just a little more info to post #41.
67 prostreet gt
Well-Known Member
loving it I need a bigger syringe for this
Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
Pictures of the Dodge (Mitsubishi) Challenger Pro-Stock (AFX) car that Carl was referring to.
Awesome story Carl! If you have any more like it I would love to read them. Thanks!
Spun Bearing
Lost in Space
Great story! Due to stuff like that, I come here every day!
Jo Diesel
My other car is a Dodge
So is this Denny's car or Old Man Mopar? And a w8 would be Bitchin With a 6 speed. All out street legal road race/pikes peak
Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
Denny's car and he is the builder. I am the truck/trailer driver, show and hotel scheduler, photographer and
keeper of archives, sometimes parts runner and full time critic.......also I am the big brother.
keeper of archives, sometimes parts runner and full time critic.......also I am the big brother.
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