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Re: How is your progress ?
[Re: B1arno]
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01/06/12 01:50 AM
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Arno, The Allstate has been a race car since the 60s when it was a gasser with a "blown Olds". I raced it 1979 to 1981, ( BBC) when the outdated "safety" equipment became an issue. I decided that for my money, drag racing meant to little time behind the wheel actually driving, and so this time it would be street legal! That means that all the race parts are a compromize, (sp?)like the rear end is not a spool, but rather a posi unit. The compression is 10.5 to 1 etc. But, I still want to make some drag strip passes to see how it performs!  I have finally got the papers squared away and insurance for street use. I just have to pick up the license plate.  Thanks for the kind remarks Arno.  Have you picked out your frame color yet? 
1996 Ram 1500 Sport
1968 road runner
1952 Sears Allstate licensed, pump gas, Hemi 5.98 @ 115.73 1.33 60 ft. The best is yet to come. Painless Performance / Street RODDER magazine Top 100 for 2019
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Re: How is your progress ?
[Re: B1arno]
#1107818
01/08/12 03:39 PM
01/08/12 03:39 PM
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Mark,
The Allstate has been sitting since 1981? Wow! I did some racing in the 70's and 80's. It seems different now. I go out with my buddy and his 59 Super Gas Vette and it seems like we just sit and wait. I think you have the right idea with a street/strip car. Keep the pics coming!
Arno
Arno,
Yes it hasn't run since "81"!  Obviously that is a long story. But I have owned the car since "69" so, it is actually even longer! 
A lot of stuff happens in that time span. I had a guy install a back half to up date the rear. I painted his race car in trade. Well, I wound up cutting that out and tossing it. Then I fabricated a steel dash over electrical conduit. A lot of curves and contours. Then found out that wasn't legal! So I cut it out and tossed it!
My partner sold the BBC engine,and so on. So,,, I started over again. My fiance' said I should build the Hemi if that is what I really wanted. I ordered an empty block from Thousand Oaks California, and would order more parts as I raised the money for them. I finished it, and two years ago I sold it and built a bigger one. I ordered an Alston rear ladder bar kit, but sold it, to a friend. I then ordered a pre-welded frame from Art Morrison about 1997 with Pinto type suspension.I didn't want to build a jig to square and level a home built frame, and I didn't really know how. 
You can see this was a slow process. I tried to perfect each part of the car as I went. Then, as it was pointed out to me, I was not going to finish the car in this lifetime, if I kept doing things that way. So.... I have relaxed the standard, somewhat in an effort to finish the car , and have some fun with it.
Like you said Arno, when I went to the strip with a friend, there was a hole lot of waiting to make a pass! It will be much different from the last time, for sure.
Mark
1996 Ram 1500 Sport
1968 road runner
1952 Sears Allstate licensed, pump gas, Hemi 5.98 @ 115.73 1.33 60 ft. The best is yet to come. Painless Performance / Street RODDER magazine Top 100 for 2019
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Re: How is your progress ?
[Re: moparx]
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01/10/12 12:26 AM
01/10/12 12:26 AM
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Well now that surprises me Eric! I didn't think anyone here would have held on to a car that long! Yep , I definitely got a head start on you!  I have pretty much decided that I will not be putting the engine on the dyno. I need those funds for transmission upgrades, street tires, door glass, upholstery, and probably some things I have over looked. It would have been fun,and informative, (carb tuning etc) but I can get it going without that expense. Completion date still has a lot of variables, but I am hoping that this spring will see the car on the street.  How are those rear body mounts coming along? Mark
1996 Ram 1500 Sport
1968 road runner
1952 Sears Allstate licensed, pump gas, Hemi 5.98 @ 115.73 1.33 60 ft. The best is yet to come. Painless Performance / Street RODDER magazine Top 100 for 2019
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Re: How is your progress ?
[Re: Hemi Allstate]
#1107821
01/12/12 10:27 PM
01/12/12 10:27 PM
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moparx
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How are those rear body mounts coming along?
Mark
i got the rear frame rails where they should be now. that was done over newyears. the door opening had to be straightened up first befor the mounts can be made. it was 7/8" wider at the bottom than the top, and the opening was racked 1 3/32" from square. i got that mess straightened out and a couple of temporary angles cut to weld to the rear rails and the door jams to keep the body in place while i make up some permant mounting points. ATTENTION BOYS AND GIRLS : make SURE you BRACE your body good BEFORE you start major modifications. it makes life MUCH EASIER when you glue it back together !  i'll try to get some pics this weekend if i can.
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Re: How is your progress ?
[Re: Hemi Allstate]
#1107822
02/26/12 01:53 AM
02/26/12 01:53 AM
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I always peek through this thread!!! I finally have space in my shop to move, I even worked on my Charger INDOORS and got a ton done!!!! I see these threads and can't wait, I don't have my big compressor going yet but who cares!  If you get more pics Mark, post em! This has to be my favorite car build on Moparts! 
CrAzYMoPaRGuY
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Re: How is your progress ?
[Re: moparx]
#1107823
02/26/12 02:15 PM
02/26/12 02:15 PM
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i'll try to get some pics this weekend if i can. Hey Eric, where's the pics? We need progress pics here!! Mark
1996 Ram 1500 Sport
1968 road runner
1952 Sears Allstate licensed, pump gas, Hemi 5.98 @ 115.73 1.33 60 ft. The best is yet to come. Painless Performance / Street RODDER magazine Top 100 for 2019
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Re: How is your progress ?
[Re: CrAzYMoPaRGuY]
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02/26/12 02:54 PM
02/26/12 02:54 PM
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I always peek through this thread!!!
I finally have space in my shop to move, I even worked on my Charger INDOORS and got a ton done!!!!
I see these threads and can't wait, I don't have my big compressor going yet but who cares!
If you get more pics Mark, post em! This has to be my favorite car build on Moparts!
Hey Marc,
It's good to see you back here! 
It sounds like you are ready to make some major progress. Of course I am most interested in your coupe! Have you been able to work on the floor pans? You know this thread is more fun with pictures! 
As for the Allstate I have been working on the wiring and mounting switches, and have functioning wipers!I am having a friend cut the front door glass and have it tempered, the power windows are ready. LOL I went and picked up the license plates, and that was a great feeling after all these years, I can hit the street....legally!
I have followed your lead on the transmission, and talked with John at CRT. I sold my trans and will be getting one from John.
No new pictures right now, but hopefully something soon.
Mark
Here is a picture from 1981. I found it on the web.
1996 Ram 1500 Sport
1968 road runner
1952 Sears Allstate licensed, pump gas, Hemi 5.98 @ 115.73 1.33 60 ft. The best is yet to come. Painless Performance / Street RODDER magazine Top 100 for 2019
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Re: How is your progress ?
[Re: B1arno]
#1107826
02/26/12 03:31 PM
02/26/12 03:31 PM
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Mark, Great picture! What kind of times were you running? Also, what power windows setup did you go with?
Arno
Thanks Arno,
The best times were a string of (3) 10.43 @ 129mph. The car was geared too low for the 1/4 and would peak early. That was probably the last pass on the car in that picture, and the last day for that track. The picture is from Bluegrass Dragway racer's Reunion.
The power window kit was a cheap one. I will get the name off the box for you, but I honestly think that it sounds cheap when runs too.  Oh well, I am not changing them now.
Here is one of my favorite pics of the racing days.
Mark
1996 Ram 1500 Sport
1968 road runner
1952 Sears Allstate licensed, pump gas, Hemi 5.98 @ 115.73 1.33 60 ft. The best is yet to come. Painless Performance / Street RODDER magazine Top 100 for 2019
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Re: How is your progress ?
[Re: Hemi Allstate]
#1107828
02/27/12 09:57 PM
02/27/12 09:57 PM
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Redwood City Ca.
B1arno
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Mark, Great picture! What kind of times were you running? Also, what power windows setup did you go with?
Arno
Arno,
The power window kit was from It's a Snap! 866-462-7628
I notice there is a plastic sleeve I need to install on the cable feed for the regulator. That cable rubbing the inside of the door may be why it sounds bad. I hope/think it may quiet things down some when I install that sleeve. Also, my doors are fiberglass and seem to resonate the sounds.
Mark
Update: I installed the sleeve and the regulator isn't too bad considering there is no door panel on it presently.
Cool, Thanks Mark. I am getting close to where I will need to decide on one setup or another. Any preferences out there?
Arno
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Re: How is your progress ?
[Re: Hemi Allstate]
#1107829
02/27/12 10:40 PM
02/27/12 10:40 PM
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moparx
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i'll try to get some pics this weekend if i can.
Hey Eric,
where's the pics? We need progress pics here!!
Mark
 i am ashamed ! no real excuse, but i REALLY don't like the camera i got now ! i don't think it takes good pics, and i've tried lots of different settings on it. they almost always turn out grainey[ if that's a word ?] or somewhat out of focus. maybe it's me not holding it still ? i tried rigging up a mount,[like a tri-pod] but then that is in the road of getting the shot i want. anyway.......... then it got really cold...... arghhhhh........
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Re: How is your progress ?
[Re: moparx]
#1107831
02/28/12 12:23 AM
02/28/12 12:23 AM
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Redwood City Ca.
B1arno
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arno, i got a window kit i'm not going to use. if you want, i can scan the instructions to you and send ya a [crappy] pic or two, and if you can use it, i can make a great deal !
That would be great! If you can send some pics it would be good or let me know what brand it is I could look it up online.
Thanks
Arno
moparno@comcast.net
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