Drove the 440 '56 tonite!
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03/22/12 11:45 PM
03/22/12 11:45 PM
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56_Royal_Lancer
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My Mouth Is Shut II
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Well, I've been at it pretty hard since September, but tonight I turned the key, dropped it in gear and pulled out onto the road. Man, all the time & $$ seems worth it now. This thing is a beast. I gotta get a deeper gear & Sure Grip, it literally blows the right tire off like the car is on ice...yeah, baby! Still have some details and adjustments to dial in, but wow. It's a completely different car! Man, I am diggin' this the most. Never had a hot rod like this.I will post some build pics and story details next week.
Last edited by 56_Royal_Lancer; 03/22/12 11:47 PM.
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Re: Drove the 440 '56 tonite!
[Re: 56_Royal_Lancer]
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03/23/12 01:59 AM
03/23/12 01:59 AM
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MrBelvedere2
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that's great! I'm waiting to see your build pics and details. I just got my 56 Belvedere dual quad 383/727/8-3/4 sure grip swap to fire up yesterday! I still need to do the brakes and dial it in. Will post pics soon as well as I forgot my camera when I was out in the shop.
1965 Plymouth Belvedere II hardtop
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Re: Drove the 440 '56 tonite!
[Re: moparfinman]
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03/28/12 03:32 PM
03/28/12 03:32 PM
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56_Royal_Lancer
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This has been a crazy week. I really am going to post the pics & story, but maybe not until Sunday. Here's an "in progress" pic:
Last edited by 56_Royal_Lancer; 03/28/12 03:33 PM.
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Re: Drove the 440 '56 tonite!
[Re: 56_Royal_Lancer]
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05/05/12 11:34 PM
05/05/12 11:34 PM
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THE GLASS MAN
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Still chasing a high-rpm noise, sort of a rattle that does not seem to be coming from the engine. Want to get this sorted out before I flog it. Hope to have it at the Mopower event May 18-20...we'll see
Did you check the conveter bolt heads? And, if you can't make it to the Mopower Events race with your car, bring it to "The Spring Nostalgia Nationals" on June 23-24. I can get you in free at that event. I know someone in the tower. hahahaha
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