Neighbor's New Rod
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10/05/08 03:51 PM
10/05/08 03:51 PM
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RodStRace
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It's a 1924 Dodge 4 door sedan. it's got the unfortunate SBC/PG, and a MII front/8 inch rear. It could use some better sheetmetal, and is missing the right panel between the body and running board, but he got a good deal on it and should have it streetable soon. If you know of any parts for this, please let me know and I'll pass it along. There are a pair of rear doors on the bag right now that I told him about.
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Re: Neighbor's New Rod
[Re: AeroMonte]
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02/02/12 03:28 PM
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Back up from the archives! He's not done yet, but it's getting close! Still needs interior, windshield trim, some touchup and small things, but he drove it over this morning and here are the pics... Please ignore the mess that is my driveway... This was a father and son project that they did all by themselves in the open garage shown in the background of the before pictures. The glass was cut by a shop, but all the mechanical, electrical, body and paint were done by them!
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Re: Neighbor's New Rod
[Re: Webster]
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02/04/12 08:56 PM
02/04/12 08:56 PM
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440newport
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Nice car. I like the Monaco hubcaps too, though I think it would look better if the wheels were blacked out. Too bad about the SBC, but since the car came with it and was set up for one already, keeping it is understandable.
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Re: Neighbor's New Rod
[Re: 440newport]
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02/05/12 09:24 PM
02/05/12 09:24 PM
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The overflow bottle is a nice touch But realy though, top notch work there wish I had those skills.
I have mechanical Aptitude. I can screw up anything.
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Re: Neighbor's New Rod
[Re: bboogieart]
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02/10/12 07:59 PM
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GO_Fish
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I've thought about this many times (on different cars), but how difficult is it to swap a SBC for an LA or Magnum? I know Ford small blocks are narrow for tight fits, but seems like SBC and LA are close to the same size? Minor adjustments to motor mount brackets, or more involved than it looks (I'm sure)?
Scott B.
"I'm a self-made man... I started with nothing, and I still have most of it!"
68 360 rusty B'cuda 'vert (GO Fish)13.59@ 98.72 mph
69 340 GTS stock 14.18@ 95.60 mph
01 5.9L Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4
01 3.5L 300M 16.23@ 86.97 mph
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Re: Neighbor's New Rod
[Re: poorboy]
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02/10/12 10:56 PM
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Thanks Gene! I've been looking at '50's, early 60's Willys 4x4 wagons, and many have been converted to Chevy V8(and a few) SB Fords. But I'd really like to have a Mopar SB AND retain 4wd. I suppose a functional transfer case is the biggest work around here. I'm just beginning my research... I could (very) quickly get in over my head on this! Scott
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Scott B.
"I'm a self-made man... I started with nothing, and I still have most of it!"
68 360 rusty B'cuda 'vert (GO Fish)13.59@ 98.72 mph
69 340 GTS stock 14.18@ 95.60 mph
01 5.9L Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4
01 3.5L 300M 16.23@ 86.97 mph
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