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| Author: | slantvaliant [ Wed Dec 03, 2008 12:18 pm ] |
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Ok, y'all are making me feel lazy. My '64 Valiant needs a few fixes and I'll do a couple of upgrades on the way. Scheduled: Wiper system re-do (Underway) Heater core R&R Engine compartment ground loop Transmission seals Radio diagnostics (It chatters when it's cold.) Pending appropriations: Headliner Carpet AC |
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| Author: | ceej [ Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:05 pm ] |
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 I thought you were still burrowing around under your dash!Not to worry, most of my problem is laziness right now. "It's too cold!" "My fingers hurt!" "There's a movie on in a couple of hours!" Whine, whimper and so forth.... I need to get off my fat keester and get something done! CJ |
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| Author: | Fopar [ Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:14 pm ] |
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The motor stays in the '53 and the '63 already has a "225" with only about 10-12K miles on it (.040 bore and 10/10 crank). Think about the headers I got from Sergio, & some sort of alteration to the intake system. Have a smooth push button column, and the auto floor shifter from Josh to go with the 904 that replaces the three on the tree. Also have a 8" ford rear end to go in it. Think I will name the '63 Dart "6 Pac to Go" (if the name has been used already, Please let me know) :shrug: 
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| Author: | wicked/six [ Thu Dec 04, 2008 3:50 am ] |
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I am putting a cam and more compresion in my ride. I plan to tow to most races so nitrous may be used sparingly  . Also going to tear into my tranny and fix it!Vegas here we come!!!! TF |
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| Author: | Kidd [ Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:15 am ] |
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Just got the car back yesterday w/ the sub frame all tied together!! Very beautiful work. Also added in a cross bar in the car to bult a harness to.The car SHOULD go infor paint next week......we shall see.It should be pretty sweet lookin...... Andrew/kidd OH- and I am still amassing parts for the "big" engine....reciepts are piling up, and I still dont have an engine yet.LOL |
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| Author: | hantayo13 [ Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:44 am ] |
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well barney the purple people eater got some fresh gas and tires aired up started right up after sitting all spring/summer/fall...... needs some work but still hauls a load of coal just fine.... keep on roddin' |
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| Author: | turboram [ Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:01 am ] |
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I have a laundry list of projects. so I sold a few and decided to work on the important ones. So the first is the 86 crew cab w350 short bed cummins project as this is the tow vehicle. next the /6 ram which gets a trans rebuild,the truck will be shortend 18" to short bed for weight transfer. the intake will be custom maybe a bigger turbo and definetly a small shot of nitros. and if I have the cash Ill be building a long rod 225.I'm shooting for the high 11s!!!!! 
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Mon Dec 08, 2008 11:20 am ] |
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Turboram, Sounds deadly! I certainly hope we can get you to a Slant 6 race in 2009. Would love to see your truck run and get to know you. Lou |
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| Author: | Davids63Dart [ Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:02 pm ] |
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Quote: this winter I plan on rebuilding the carburetor, adjusting the valves, and installing headers on my 63 Dart.
Just started my header install. I will keep the progress posted in another topic.
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| Author: | turboram [ Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:11 pm ] |
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I am planning on coming the closest races which looks like clay city KY. and Pittsburg if its there.but I have to get the crew cab done,the wife,kids and my brother want to come along. I'll be up to Milan dialing it in this spring.I'm going to test out the nitros on the old motor first.since i've never used no2 before |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:10 pm ] |
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Great! Should see you at Clay City and possibly others. Lou |
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| Author: | wayne erickson [ Tue Dec 09, 2008 6:57 am ] |
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HI Andrew et al: Any updated progress "photos" avialable for all of us to enjoy? I am sure all of us greatly enjoy all those early A-Bodies and can't wait to see what going on... Are you going to keep the "skull and crossbones" on the doors? Later from cold Chico, Wayne |
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| Author: | wicked/six [ Sun Jan 04, 2009 2:32 pm ] |
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Well My plans have taken a dramatic turn! I will no longer be running the duster  It has been retired to daily driver status. I found a car on craigs list that stated it was a race car with a 6 and 4bbl, This caught my attention and i just had to go take a look. Its a 63 dart, gutted, 1 plastic seat thats it, 8 3/4 sure grip not sure of the ratio yet, The engine has a clifford ram pak intake with a carter 4bbl, 3-1 headers into 3ft straight pipes, the seller wasn't sure of the cam specs but its big, full electric fuel system with a holley blue pump, tranny cooler. The car is straight as an arrow no dents at all has a big old snorkle scoop and has all the bumpers and crome pieces in trunk. Needles to say i changed my plans for the duster and will be campaining this light little beast . Pic to come soon... TF |
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| Author: | Joshie225 [ Sun Jan 04, 2009 2:51 pm ] |
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Pictures! You know you're going to have to juice that car to keep up with the RX-203 right?
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| Author: | wicked/six [ Sun Jan 04, 2009 4:18 pm ] |
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  It needs to be cleaned up alot but it starts and sounds amazing. It has a b bodie rear under it so that will need to be shortend and some good rims and tires and it should be ready to rip! TF |
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