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Re: Modern Bullitt build [Re: Keepat] #1859034 06/28/15 06:19 PM 06/28/15 06:19 PM
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 676 Maryland K Keepat OP mopar
Keepat OP mopar K Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 676 Maryland	Test fit the hood today to check the clearance for the air cleaner and was happy to see there is 2 ½” at the front throttlebody and 3 ½” at the rear throttlebody. My earlier estimates were at about 2 3/8” and where an 1/8” more may not sound like much, it is a lot! Before ordering the modern-man Indy intake I could not find any info on the hood clearance other than the folks at Indy saying it will fit. Not sure it if would be the same with the stock K member? Thanks Pat

Re: Modern Bullitt build [Re: Keepat] #1861439 07/01/15 06:51 PM 07/01/15 06:51 PM
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rgreule member R Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 155 Post falls, Idaho	awesome build!! keep up the good work 70 Duster radial turbo build https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1703523/1.html

Re: Modern Bullitt build [Re: Keepat] #1863549 07/04/15 02:14 PM 07/04/15 02:14 PM
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 676 Maryland K Keepat OP mopar
Keepat OP mopar K Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 676 Maryland	Today I started fitting the backseat to see what modifications would be needed to fit the min-tubs. Both inter wheel wells have been moved inboard about 2 ½” each. After the 1st test fit I was pleasantly surprised to find very little modifications would be required, and most importantly the stock seat cover could be used! The seat needed no modification as the seat frame cleared the wheel well. The two tabs at the bottom of each wheel well needed to be moved to their original location. The tabs hold the seat back down. These two metal rods need to be moved in about 1 ½” on each side to clear the wheel well. Here you can see the 2 rods moved and the original rod to show the difference. Fits great just need new black seat covers. Thanks Pat Last edited by Keepat; 07/04/15 02:15 PM.

Re: Modern Bullitt build [Re: Keepat] #1864439 07/05/15 06:27 PM 07/05/15 06:27 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 570 USA H Hooligan mopar
Hooligan mopar H Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 570 USA	Hi Pat! I have been following your outrageous build with complete envy and utter disbelief of your amazing talent! I am a huge fan! Never before have I seen such gorgeous work done with incredible precision! I want to praise you a whole lot more, but now I want to thank you for the enjoyment that you are providing myself and to the other members who can't wait for more, more, more! I have no negative thoughts or complains, but I have to wonder why you didn't use your spectacular imagination and skills to design and fabricate your own custom front and rear suspensions! Your terrific transmission cross member blew my mind away! I am just starting a pro touring '72 Satellite, and you are a huge inspiration to me! I'll never reach the level of quality of your work! You stand alone in my opinion, and I have seen a lot of custom cars! I'm not impressed with the big name shops that build those high dollar cars with a team of guys and gals. I sure hope when you finish your Charger that you build another great Mopar! Thanks again, Steve

Re: Modern Bullitt build [Re: Hooligan] #1864809 07/06/15 12:44 AM 07/06/15 12:44 AM
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 676 Maryland K Keepat OP mopar
Keepat OP mopar K Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 676 Maryland	Originally Posted By sash7 Hi Pat! I have been following your outrageous build with complete envy and utter disbelief of your amazing talent! I am a huge fan! Never before have I seen such gorgeous work done with incredible precision! I want to praise you a whole lot more, but now I want to thank you for the enjoyment that you are providing myself and to the other members who can't wait for more, more, more! I have no negative thoughts or complains, but I have to wonder why you didn't use your spectacular imagination and skills to design and fabricate your own custom front and rear suspensions! Your terrific transmission cross member blew my mind away! I am just starting a pro touring '72 Satellite, and you are a huge inspiration to me! I'll never reach the level of quality of your work! You stand alone in my opinion, and I have seen a lot of custom cars! I'm not impressed with the big name shops that build those high dollar cars with a team of guys and gals. I sure hope when you finish your Charger that you build another great Mopar! Thanks again, Steve Hi Steve, Thank you for your comments and for following this build i'm glad you and others are enjoying it! As for designing and making my own suspension, "man must know his limitations" (Dirty Harry ;-) The next car will be a old woody for my wife, but I'm not sure what make it will be? Could be another Mopar?? Good luck with your pro touring project, I'll look forward to watching your progress! Thanks again for the kind words Pat

Re: Modern Bullitt build [Re: Keepat] #1868516 07/11/15 11:43 PM 07/11/15 11:43 PM
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Keepat OP mopar K Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 676 Maryland	I picked up an aluminum air cleaner from Chris with Classic Haulage at Carlisle PA yesterday. Chris is a nice guy and he makes a great aluminum Hemi type air cleaner. A chrome plated repro of the original steel air cleaner is now available but as my motor is all aluminum I keep the aluminum theme. I need to make a custom filter base and get a 426 Hemi Head air cleaner sticker to finish the look. Thanks Pat

Re: Modern Bullitt build [Re: Keepat] #1873208 07/18/15 10:51 PM 07/18/15 10:51 PM
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 676 Maryland K Keepat OP mopar
Keepat OP mopar K Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 676 Maryland	I removed the fenders and doors for the 1st time since the factory installed them in 1968. One of the things that attracted me to this car is it has all of its original body panels and has never been in an accident! The doors, fenders, trunk, hood, and a few other parts will go to the soda blaster Monday and the hinges will get shipped to SMS to be rebuilt. Interesting to find that the left and right fender had the same size shims with exception of 1 additional 1/16 shim on the bottom right rocker. Thanks Pat

Re: Modern Bullitt build [Re: Keepat] #1877577 07/24/15 11:16 PM 07/24/15 11:16 PM
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Keepat OP mopar K Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 676 Maryland	I received the Vintage Air system and fit the air handler on the firewall so I can mark the existing hole that I don’t need. The system comes with large plate to cover up the hole on the engine side but I plan on welding the holes and not using the plate. Thanks Pat

Re: Modern Bullitt build [Re: Keepat] #1878618 07/26/15 07:57 PM 07/26/15 07:57 PM
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Keepat OP mopar K Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 676 Maryland	The plan is to make some custom AC lines and run them in the right side fender well. But before I can start on the line I need to fit the US Car Tool inter fender brace. The fit was close but needed a little modification to fit great. The problem with the fit was the factory welded the shock tower brace 3/8” forward from where it should be. To get the new brace to fit I cut about 3/8” off the front edge of the factory brace so the it would let the new brace slide back to meet the firewall and cowl. Just a few screw to hold it in place and will weld it on with jack stand under the frame rails at the wheels. You can see how far off the factory mount is off in the last picture, I will re-cut the arch to match before welding. Thanks Pat

Re: Modern Bullitt build [Re: Keepat] #1879591 07/27/15 10:54 PM 07/27/15 10:54 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,333 MARYLAND 69Cuda340S master
69Cuda340S master Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,333 MARYLAND	Awesome work! Looking forward to seeing more progress!

Re: Modern Bullitt build [Re: Keepat] #1883423 08/02/15 11:31 AM 08/02/15 11:31 AM
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Keepat OP mopar K Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 676 Maryland	I picked up the doors, fenders, hood, and trunk from the media blaster and Epoxy sealed them with DuPont DTM primer/sealer. No surprises, panels look great only one spot of rust on the bottom of the right door. Thanks Pat

Re: Modern Bullitt build [Re: Keepat] #1888176 08/09/15 06:16 PM 08/09/15 06:16 PM
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Keepat OP mopar K Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 676 Maryland	I started bending the stainless steel air conditioning lines that will be hidden under the right side fender, I will also make S/S heater lines to run under the fender. Thanks Pat

Re: Modern Bullitt build [Re: Keepat] #1888500 08/10/15 12:46 AM 08/10/15 12:46 AM
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Keepat OP mopar K Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 676 Maryland	The small AC line only took about 45 minutes as I had the 1st line to use for a template. Need to get a few fitting for the hot water lines this week. Thanks Pat

Re: Modern Bullitt build [Re: Keepat] #1889963 08/12/15 12:31 AM 08/12/15 12:31 AM
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Keepat OP mopar K Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 676 Maryland	I need two more fitting and I can finish the water lines. Now if I find a 3” mandrel pipe bender to borrow I could do the exhaust ;-) Thanks Pat

Re: Modern Bullitt build [Re: Keepat] #1895217 08/19/15 10:50 AM 08/19/15 10:50 AM
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rhamson member Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 145 Maryland	Originally Posted By Keepat I need two more fitting and I can finish the water lines. Now if I find a 3” mandrel pipe bender to borrow I could do the exhaust ;-) Thanks Pat Looking good Pat. This will be the ultimate Charger.

Re: Modern Bullitt build [Re: Keepat] #1895635 08/19/15 10:05 PM 08/19/15 10:05 PM
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Keepat OP mopar K Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 676 Maryland	I received the back ordered EFI fuel tank from Tanks today. The tank looks stock but it is set up for an in tank fuel pump and it has baffles spot welded inside along with a 6” X 6” fuel tray. This looks like a nicely made tank for anyone putting a EFI system on their Charger! Thanks Pat

Re: Modern Bullitt build [Re: rhamson] #1895659 08/19/15 11:03 PM 08/19/15 11:03 PM
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Keepat OP mopar K Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 676 Maryland	Looking good Pat. This will be the ultimate Charger. Thanks Ralph! I hope you're well and having a good summer. Pat

Re: Modern Bullitt build [Re: Keepat] #1899373 08/25/15 10:02 PM 08/25/15 10:02 PM
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Keepat OP mopar K Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 676 Maryland	I finished test fitting the evaporator and making the heater and AC line inside the car. Welded 4 ¼-20 studs on the firewall and top of cowl to hold the evaporator instead of the through-bolts and screws. I also put the heater control valve under the dash hide it. Thanks Pat

Re: Modern Bullitt build [Re: Keepat] #1900729 08/27/15 11:11 PM 08/27/15 11:11 PM
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 676 Maryland K Keepat OP mopar
Keepat OP mopar K Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 676 Maryland	With the help of a few of the members from the DC forum I cut in the outboard dash AC vents use some great measurements, pictures, and part of an AC dash for an original template. Thanks Pat

Re: Modern Bullitt build [Re: Keepat] #1901529 08/28/15 11:55 PM 08/28/15 11:55 PM
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 676 Maryland K Keepat OP mopar
Keepat OP mopar K Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 676 Maryland	Finished the AC and heater lines at the motor, all that is left is one short line to make from the drier to the inter fender bulkhead fitting. After bending the S/S line I had a friend weld the fitting on instead of silver soldering them on. The short braided soft lines for the heater and AC running forward and down will help to de-clutter the engine bay. Thanks Pat

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