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Re: 1970 Hemi 'Cuda AAR Convertible Project........
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Me too were are you killercuda?
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Re: 1970 Hemi 'Cuda AAR Convertible Project........
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any updates on this? i've been following it for a while. it's a great car, can't wait to see it finished!
howdy doody folks! not gone, just having a slow period of work on the car right now....
right now, the air cleaner is at the painters getting 'smoothed' on the sides, painted black, and my AAR lid is getting a fresh coat of paint to match the engine.....
i drove the car with the new filter setup on it, and found it to be rubbing a wee bit right at the peak of the lid. this thing is tall! so, i brought it to work, laid it out on the mill, and pocket ported a few areas to fit the carbs, as i trimmed another 1/8" inch off of the carb openings. this in turn, made the carb hit the baseplate in several spots, hence the pocket porting of it after the trimming of the openings.......
so, when that gets back, i will fit it all up, and take some new pics of the one off AAR air filtered hemi! 
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Re: 1970 Hemi 'Cuda AAR Convertible Project........
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Re: 1970 Hemi 'Cuda AAR Convertible Project........
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Re: 1970 Hemi 'Cuda AAR Convertible Project........
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Re: 1970 Hemi 'Cuda AAR Convertible Project........
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my only complaint about this baseplate, (well, i had to seriously mod it to fit the car, but it is an oddball setup, so i can't complain too much), is that there is no real 'lip' for the gasket to attach to. i only had about a 1/4" on most spots to attach the gasket, which is not a lot, if you look at the side profile of the gasket. so, a lot of patience, a lot of weatherstrip adhesive, and we got it. i'm happy! 
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Re: 1970 Hemi 'Cuda AAR Convertible Project........
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Re: 1970 Hemi 'Cuda AAR Convertible Project........
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full shot..... all in all? i couldn't be happier with my one of none AAR Hemi Convertible mish mash! i think the engine compartment looks like something that would have been done back in the day. no, it's not the 'real deal', but it's basically done, it's basically paid for, it's mine, and it's a helluva lot of fun to beat on, no trailer queen here.... stay tuned for some more tinkering updates, and thanks for all the words of encouragement, and the help i got here from the wonderful moparts members... for now? a cold one is in order for this kid!
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Re: 1970 Hemi 'Cuda AAR Convertible Project........
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so she's up and running and driving? how does she run?? and what did you do to sort out the engine issues? more complete pix when you can as well!
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Re: 1970 Hemi 'Cuda AAR Convertible Project........
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How is your rear main doing??
....there is nothing like driving my 1968 Hemi Dart around town and having people looking at you like you're nuts!!
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Re: 1970 Hemi 'Cuda AAR Convertible Project........
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Very nice job!!
thanks a bunch!
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Re: 1970 Hemi 'Cuda AAR Convertible Project........
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How is your rear main doing??
sadly troy, i did not have as good as luck as you did with the rope. it's not leaking like it was with the lip seal, literally dripping down the cap, and everywhere for that matter, now, it seems to be just 'slinging' it from the crank. full perimeter wet ring inside bellhousing after a drive. it used leak like a sieve just at idle. it doesn't do that now, but when you drive it, it leaks. and leaks enough to make a big freakin' mess everywhere. 
i did what i thought was a very careful install, (pulled it though like you) i cleaned the seal journal by pulling through rope until it was clear of any residue. carefully measured new rope by pressing into the cap, trimming, oiling it then pulling it around the crank. carefully dressed the 'frizzy' ends in the block, dressed up the cap half real nice like, drew the cap down evenly by driving both bolts at the same time. no problems with the cap fully seating on the block. thin bead along the parting lines, solid side seals, filled all gaps with rtv, everything i could think of.
but, i was only rewarded with another leak. not sure where to even go at this point, i think the motor needs to come out again, come apart, and get the crank out, and really study things. thinking about polishing the slinger grooves all the way out on the eagle crank, maybe metal spraying the journal to build it back up, then cut/polish it to a smooth finish, to stock diameter.
bummed about tearing the whole damn thing apart for the third freaking time. i am still very pissed off at the builder, eddie haines, for effing me over like this with absolutely NO help, or support.......
do you have any suggestions? any and all welcome at this point.......
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Re: 1970 Hemi 'Cuda AAR Convertible Project........
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so she's up and running and driving? how does she run??
and what did you do to sort out the engine issues?
more complete pix when you can as well!
hey! well, she runs like a champ. idles at about 750 rpm with a pretty good thump. (roller cam, low 230's intake, high 230's exhaust, @.050, on a 110 lobe sep, high 500's lift.) she's got 3.23's in the back, we knew we were going to do a lot of highway, so we compromised on a more streetable gear versus the 3.91's i had in it. but that being said, she still gets up and goes reeeeeal nice when you put the hammer down! car drives great, sounds awesome with the side exhaust, (crossover, not quite as 'farty' as the small block with no crossover was) and is a general treat to drive. still need to address getting the alignment done, she is a little 'drifty' at higher speeds, not comfortable with that.
only thing, the engine builder is being a dork, and i have to take the engine out and down for a third time to get to the bottom of my rear main leak.  we will get there eventually i guess.....
but, all in all, i am happy about our little monster!
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Re: 1970 Hemi 'Cuda AAR Convertible Project........
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Hi Davey
How many miles do you have on her?? You might just want to drive it and see if things just wear in together.....this does happen and I have seen it happen. Yes it is a mess to clean up but a lot better that ripping it all apart again.
....there is nothing like driving my 1968 Hemi Dart around town and having people looking at you like you're nuts!!
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Re: 1970 Hemi 'Cuda AAR Convertible Project........
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but, all in all, i am happy about our little monster!
good to hear!
post some more complete pictures when you get a chance.
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