The 1971 RR Thrash at last!

This has been an ongoing project since the end of February (actually they start when you take possession of the car and ends when you sell it), but but the end of this phase is near as you see the thrash.
My friends, Larry and Chris, came down from New York to help out.

Here's another shot from February when the engine was removed.

Here's what the engine looked like

Another shot

Here's the transmission when I dropped it off at Passon

Here's the "brand new" one he returned to me

Here's the engine back from the machine shop

Here's the steering column before

Here it is after

Here's my supply of Moog parts

Here's the spindle assembly

My new clutch parts

Everything in place ready to go

Here's how we finished.

Everything underneath and now the upper ball joints and brakes

A shot from the top

Another one

And one from the bottom.

Thanks to Hemi Challenger for letting me use a shift rod since I had the wrong one. We got it running, no leaks, took it for a ride in the rain after break in, and I'm very happy right now. We need to adjust the valve for the front brakes some more , tune up the carb, get it aligned, and put on the bumper, grill, and valance.
If I can figure out how to do a video clip, I'll get one posted. It does sound good.
Jim

nicely done!

Thing looks good! Drive her over when your done with the shift rod!

awesome , will it be at carlisle ?

what did you do with the engine ..

wish i lived closer

youve had your hands full

Andy,
Yes, I will be at Carlisle. I'm also going to be in Rochester the following Wed or Thurs on my way to the Syracuse Nationals.

440 30 over
Aries pistons .003 from deck
Stealth heads shaved 25 (9.75 comp.)
Erson cam e410060
intake .340 valve .510
exhaust .340 valve .510
244 duration
Edelbrock ch 4b duel plane manifold
Hooker 1 7/8 supper comp headers
Holley 750 DP
4-speed
3.23 rear
1971 RoadRunner

Passon did the tranny

I've had it out a couple times to make sure everything id Ok.
I'm getting it aligned and adjusting the exhaust pipes that keep rattling on my floorboard.
I still have to mess with the timing and carb adjustments. It doesn't want to idle below 1000, but that might just be the cam.
Jim

dont think its the cam ..

did you do overdrive ?

wheres your timing set dont be afraid to set initial above 15

Not enough cash for overdrive, but in the future, yes
Timing @18 unless the mark is off, I have to check it out
Jim

Don't overlook the carb. I've had that problem with a couple Holleys in the past. Not sure WHAT causes it (I was young) but replacing the carbs changed the problem.