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Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: Joesixpack] #1151582 03/23/12 08:36 PM 03/23/12 08:36 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,212 Minnesota peabodyracing OP top fuel
peabodyracing OP top fuel Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,212 Minnesota	Quote: larry looks like it coming along nicely,what did you decide on for a K-frame? 63-65 or later 66-70 V8? Hi Bill! Haven't heard from you in a while. You bring up a great thought I'd not considered yet- K frame swap. Will a 65 fit as I've still got that smashed Satellite out back. For some reason I thought they were different, but maybe it's the different V8 mounts that threw me off. Lead, follow or get the hell out of the way

Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151583 03/23/12 10:10 PM 03/23/12 10:10 PM
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CHAPPER master C Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio	quote] Quote: larry looks like it coming along nicely,what did you decide on for a K-frame? 63-65 or later 66-70 V8? Hi Bill! Haven't heard from you in a while. You bring up a great thought I'd not considered yet- K frame swap. Will a 65 fit as I've still got that smashed Satellite out back. For some reason I thought they were different, but maybe it's the different V8 mounts that threw me off. Mine had a '65 B/383" K member in it...switched from a /6. I used the stock type mounts with elephant ears. If you like drag racing, support your local track.

Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151584 03/26/12 12:45 PM 03/26/12 12:45 PM
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peabodyracing OP top fuel Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,212 Minnesota	Making progress. Dash is back in. 7136395-MoparProject006.jpg (198 downloads) Lead, follow or get the hell out of the way

Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151585 03/26/12 01:03 PM 03/26/12 01:03 PM
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peabodyracing OP top fuel Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,212 Minnesota	Passenger side going back together. Door jambs are painted. 7136418-MoparProject007.jpg (198 downloads) Lead, follow or get the hell out of the way

Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151586 03/26/12 01:04 PM 03/26/12 01:04 PM
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peabodyracing OP top fuel Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,212 Minnesota	Engine compartment. Sounds like the car will be painted by end of the week. I'm psyched! 7136420-MoparProject005.jpg (201 downloads) Lead, follow or get the hell out of the way

Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151587 03/28/12 08:42 AM 03/28/12 08:42 AM
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peabodyracing OP top fuel Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,212 Minnesota	To confirm for all interested parties, I am officially an idiot! I'd posted previously about this being a slant 6 car, and wondering about the engine mount/K member situation. Over the weekend I was out sizing up a V8 K member in a 65 parts car and realized the 62 has already has the same K member in it. Someone prior to me had apparently switched it out, probably at the same time the rear end was changed to a later one. I'd never looked that hard at the K member. So I'm good for engine mounts! Glad I didn't tear the car apart and then figure that out. Ever wished cars could talk? I'd like to know the story this one has to tell. Progress on the Savoy slowed a bit this week. Body guy installed the passenger front fender and discovered the patched lower section doesn't follow the door line as well as it should, so he's redoing the fender patch. Trunk floor is painted with spatter paint and looks good! Lead, follow or get the hell out of the way

Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: CHAPPER] #1151588 03/30/12 05:42 PM 03/30/12 05:42 PM
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B_Body_Bob Master of nothing Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,619 Almost Heaven	Quote: This is how it looked when I sold it.. Is that the old Possum? If it is the last time I saw it Cliff Stapleton (Jr.) had it at Kanawha Valley. He's from up around Crown City, not quite to Gallipolis. I've got his phone number if you want to talk to him PM me. Everybody makes fun of a hillbilly until they need something fixed

Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: B_Body_Bob] #1151589 03/30/12 06:59 PM 03/30/12 06:59 PM
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CHAPPER master C Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio	Quote: Quote: This is how it looked when I sold it.. Is that the old Possum? If it is the last time I saw it Cliff Stapleton (Jr.) had it at Kanawha Valley. He's from up around Crown City, not quite to Gallipolis. I've got his phone number if you want to talk to him PM me. Yes,, it was the "Awesome Possum". If you like drag racing, support your local track.

Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151590 04/09/12 02:36 PM 04/09/12 02:36 PM
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peabodyracing OP top fuel Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,212 Minnesota	Painted! I'm happy with the color and the work. Needs to be buffed yet, but sure looks better than it did some weeks ago! 7157825-62Savoy001.jpg (245 downloads) Lead, follow or get the hell out of the way

Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151591 04/09/12 02:36 PM 04/09/12 02:36 PM
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peabodyracing OP top fuel Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,212 Minnesota	Another 7157826-62Savoy002.jpg (196 downloads) Lead, follow or get the hell out of the way

Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151592 04/09/12 02:37 PM 04/09/12 02:37 PM
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peabodyracing OP top fuel Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,212 Minnesota	Last one for today 7157829-62Savoy003.jpg (214 downloads) Lead, follow or get the hell out of the way

Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151593 04/09/12 09:41 PM 04/09/12 09:41 PM
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easygoingjuan member E Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 38 Alexandria, VA	SUPER CONGRATS TO YA! That's a mighty fine car!!! Juan

Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: easygoingjuan] #1151594 04/10/12 11:28 AM 04/10/12 11:28 AM
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Hemi_Ram top fuel Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,739 Grand Forks, ND	Larry, this project is really moving; great job!!! www.picturetrail.com/hemi_ram

Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: Hemi_Ram] #1151595 04/10/12 04:32 PM 04/10/12 04:32 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,912 APACHE JUNCTION AZ J Joesixpack I Live Here
Joesixpack I Live Here J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,912 APACHE JUNCTION AZ	LOOKS like it was carved out of BUTTER!LOL what is that color larry?

Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: Joesixpack] #1151596 04/10/12 05:48 PM 04/10/12 05:48 PM
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peabodyracing OP top fuel Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,212 Minnesota	Geez you're right it does look like it was carved from butter. I hadn't realized that. It's the pale yellow from a 1962 color card. Same color as the car I recalled from the 60's. Wait till you see it with American black 5 spoke rims and the bumpers back on! Thanks for the comments guys! Lead, follow or get the hell out of the way

Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151597 04/13/12 07:13 PM 04/13/12 07:13 PM
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CHAPPER master C Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio	If you like drag racing, support your local track.

Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: peabodyracing] #1151598 04/13/12 07:24 PM 04/13/12 07:24 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Love it!

Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1151599 04/16/12 12:25 AM 04/16/12 12:25 AM
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383man Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	Wow that looks great. Ron

Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: 383man] #1151600 04/16/12 12:51 AM 04/16/12 12:51 AM
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Hemi_Ram top fuel Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,739 Grand Forks, ND	Larry, the 67 Coronet did good at the car show. Another Mopar preserved in your Dad's name. www.picturetrail.com/hemi_ram

Re: 62 Savoy project underway [Re: Hemi_Ram] #1151601 04/17/12 10:48 AM 04/17/12 10:48 AM
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peabodyracing OP top fuel Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,212 Minnesota	Larry, thank you so much for the kind words regarding Dad. He did love that Coronet. The Savoy is going back together. I've got some searching to do for side trim though; much of what was on the car was pretty beat up or MIA. 7168440-FalconProject001.jpg (212 downloads) Lead, follow or get the hell out of the way

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