Thanks! I tried my wayback machine but Sherman was out that day...

The hood would be very first thing I changed. Might have been a decent buy. Sounds like it's got a little more cam than stock. I wonder what the floors look like because the spare tire well has some issues.

many times i have used springs such as these for adding a leaf or two to beef up another set of springs.
if they are not pitted up bad or cracked, someone could use these to add to their spring pack.
certainly not scrap in my opinion.
however, i realize most people don't like to keep "stuff" just because "i might be able to use this someday............." [like me.... ]

Needs 2 couches mounted face to face on the bed then it would be perfect for Yankee Lake!

Might try these guys....https://www.northernradiator.com/HIGH_PERFORMANCE/SEARCH_BY_CATEGORY/HIGH_PERFORMANCE_RADIATORS/MUSCLE_CAR_RADIATORS/FORD_-_MOPAR_RADIATORS/205132

Looks like they are W2 and W5 exhaust.

Since they are not offset I would think they could be used on a stock head.

SMR transmissions B/RB to small block transmission adapter kit. Part number SM 99-100P for a 6 bolt crank. New in box, the box has been opened but only for inspection, never installed the kit. for info: https://smrtrans.tripod.com/smrtransmissionsintro/id9.html $400 + shipping PM here or phone (716) 655-0625 ask for Gary or leave a message ( this is a land line)

i need all the fixin' i can get !

I had a '67 Satellite that was 3250# in race condition on the track scales. Small block, automatic, headers w/ no exhaust, 8.75 rear with a spool and gun drilled axles, Dragstar wheels, skinny front and 28x9 slicks, fiberglass hood, power steering, floor shift w/ console, full bucket seat interior, all exterior trim intact, 10 gallons of gas, and me at 180#.

Add 150# for the big block, 100# for the cast aluminum wheel/street tire combo, 50# for stock axles and Sure grip, and 50# for a steel hood you are at 3600. Increase it an extra bit for more gas, larger driver, or cast iron exhaust.

They definitely spared no expense on the valve guide steps to keep the seals on! Glad I bought an extra set of seals as I murdered a few of them...

Quick update, got the retainers and springs all swapped over, I had 2 different valvespring compressors and neither of them did that great of a job on the Isky springs. The manual one I bought from Summit was clunky and hard to keep centered, and a very nice air powered one I borrowed from a friend didn't have enough oomph to compress the springs the last 1/8" or so to get the keepers in easily- I would end up hitting the retainer with a soft mallet that would allow the keepers to drop in. They're all in within 1.975"-1.995" now depending on the existing shims that were already installed.

Dropped all of the engine parts off to Jim in Pittsburgh last week, except the pistons which still weren't done even though they were promised on the 5th! Those just showed up yesterday, picked them up from another friend here in Detroit that is starting his own engine shop and is attached to Mike Moran's building so I got a tour of that facility too. Shipped the pistons last night so hopefully machinework can start and I'll see the motor in a month or two! Final compression will be 11.04:1 after the deck gets cut to 10.720" for the cometics. I'm on work trips for most of May, will be cutting it really close for Sick Summer but we'll see how it plays out. Due to some unexpected personal stuff I might not do Drag Week this year, but am still hoping to do Sick Summer. Really excited to see what it will do with the new motor!

GY3, would love to see the pics of the Honda. This is my Lil Indian, went overboard restoring it during covid, and it's now too nice to use as a pit bike so I have a Coleman that gets used at the track.

-Nick

Congrats Man!

Betts wrote "Jessica" naming the song, after his daughter was born. Excellent song
After Duane died, Dicky really stepped up, writing and contributing songs for the band.