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"The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project

Posted By: EV2DEMON

"The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 09/21/12 12:44 AM

Time to start a thread about my Dad's project from the past couple of years. It all started with a relatively clean 65 Belvedere he picked up a few years ago, a 392 Hemi he had sitting in the garage, a sawzall, and a welder.

The car was pretty solid, a 318 auto. It needed typical rust repair, but a nice foundation for a hot rod project.

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Posted By: EV2DEMON

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 09/21/12 12:45 AM

It didn't take long to get cutting...

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Posted By: EV2DEMON

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 09/21/12 12:46 AM

Moving forward...

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Posted By: EV2DEMON

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 09/21/12 12:48 AM

It's not the way the factory cars were done, more a representation of how a privateer may have done it back in the day.

Axle is from an A-100, narrowed 2 inches in the middle. Springs were custom made for the car.

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Posted By: EV2DEMON

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 09/21/12 12:49 AM

It's a roller again.

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Posted By: EV2DEMON

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 09/21/12 12:50 AM

Getting the engine fitted.

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Posted By: EV2DEMON

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 09/21/12 12:50 AM

Blown 392.

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Posted By: EV2DEMON

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 09/21/12 12:51 AM

Fabbing the zoomies.

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Posted By: EV2DEMON

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 09/21/12 12:52 AM

Jambs and interior painted.

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Posted By: EV2DEMON

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 09/21/12 12:52 AM

Getting closer.

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Posted By: EV2DEMON

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 09/21/12 12:53 AM

Just about ready for paint.

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Posted By: EV2DEMON

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 09/21/12 12:54 AM

It's painted!

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Posted By: EV2DEMON

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 09/21/12 12:55 AM

Engine back in for good. All the lettering was hand painted by a local sign painter.

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Posted By: EV2DEMON

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 09/21/12 12:57 AM

As of today, the car is almost finished. Just a little wiring to finish and some brake lines to bend.

The car made it's public debut at a local car show this past weekend.

Posted By: EV2DEMON

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 09/21/12 12:58 AM

The car got lots of attention, and Dad had a great time telling the story to everyone who walked up.


Posted By: EV2DEMON

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 09/21/12 12:59 AM

It's "just" a 392, but it should hold it's own just fine.

Posted By: EV2DEMON

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 09/21/12 12:59 AM

Even the ladies loved it!

Posted By: EV2DEMON

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 09/21/12 01:00 AM

That's all for now!

Posted By: RSNOMO

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 09/21/12 02:34 AM

Nice...

The scenery, too...

We got a few of those in these parts...

Might ought to bring it over this away for the Woodward cruise sometime...
Posted By: MuuMuu101

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 09/21/12 04:27 AM

Wow, that's a really interesting way of making a gasser. Just throw a bunch of leaf springs under the front. The car looks awesome!
Posted By: NV69B7RR

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 09/21/12 12:55 PM

Thats awesome! Any plans to run it down the track? WHat ET are you guys looking to get?

Nice wall art in the garage too!
Posted By: EV2DEMON

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 09/21/12 02:47 PM

I'm sure it'll see the track at some point in time. The motor is actually relatively mild, we don't really have any ET expectations at this point. It's basically a 392 with a blower cam, 8.5:1 compression, and 6-71. It's underdriven a litle bit right now to be pump gas friendly.
Posted By: Race&Resto

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 10/05/12 10:55 PM

Now that's a pretty cool build of an old looking nostalgia a/fx racer!
Posted By: peabodyracing

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 10/05/12 11:02 PM

Most impressive. You make it look easy! Thanks for posting.
Posted By: mopar383

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 11/24/12 05:27 AM

Awesome
Posted By: Golden-Arm

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 11/26/12 04:24 AM

looks pretty sweet. you really cranked through that one. post some pics when you get it to the track.
Posted By: 68427vette

Re: "The Lender II" 1965 Plymouth A/FX AWB Project - 11/26/12 02:26 PM

great looking car,, i want the BEER CAN/BOTTLE..
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