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Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: hemi-itis] #1477560 08/02/13 12:35 AM 08/02/13 12:35 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 8,779 Mt.Gilead, Ohio OhioMopar master
OhioMopar master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 8,779 Mt.Gilead, Ohio	Man, I really like that car. I hope you can get it straightened out. Glad you came out of it with the shiny side up. 1969 Dart GTS 340 1969 Super Bee X9 N-96 1969 Coronet R/T X9 N-96 2015 Dodge Dart GT 2019 Ram 2500 Big Horn. Looking for the original block for my Bee. The last 4 are 7449

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: mopartoby] #1477561 08/02/13 12:42 AM 08/02/13 12:42 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,588 Great Neck,LI,new york hemi-itis OP I Live Here
hemi-itis OP I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,588 Great Neck,LI,new york	Quote: Last time that happened to me it was in the burnout box, and it popped out due to my head gasket failing and pressurising my cooling system. U may wanna look into that That is on the top of the list.Will have some bolt in style plugs on Tuesday.I'll just install the missing one for now so I can run the car and check the cooling system for hydrocarbons.If it is in fact a head gasket leaking with the increased boost,the motor has to come out to pop the heads The event at E/town last weekend was the National Speedway/Hampton Raceway reunion with an award ceremony for the greats of drag racing from Long Island.I was invited to display my car as it's been raced on Long Island for over 40 years NOT the way I wanted to be remembered at this event 7799284-7.28.13066.jpg (43 downloads) HEMI-ITIS has no cure. My condition is fully BLOWN!!

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: hemi-itis] #1477562 08/02/13 12:55 AM 08/02/13 12:55 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,689 On the parachute mount N n20mstr master
n20mstr master N Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,689 On the parachute mount	from looking at the pics.....i think that fender could be fixed... call Thriftway, tell em a little pull with some weld on tabs and a few taps with some tension on the fender, you be surprised what memory metal has. It might straighten out pretty good Sorry to hear about your misfortune, and YEA it could have been a lot worse. Last edited by n20mstr; 08/02/13 12:57 AM. ....BAD A$$ STREET CAR.....

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: hemi-itis] #1477563 08/02/13 01:10 AM 08/02/13 01:10 AM
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fullmetaljacket master F Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,849	As the saying goes, "Let sleeping Dogs lie" as you unbolt the fender. I'll keep an eye out for Ron. LOL Al, you're a good friend and a fun presence at any event, Very fortunate that you steered clear of the medivac and hospital. Your experience has me spooked, but thinking. But as they say in Drag racing, get back in the saddle as quick as you can to shake off the jitters. Just don't shake out another FP.

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: fullmetaljacket] #1477564 08/02/13 01:48 AM 08/02/13 01:48 AM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,165 Central Ohio, USA Bigbeep super stock
Bigbeep super stock Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,165 Central Ohio, USA	I am going to a sale later in the month that has a 63 in it. I will look at it closely as that is one of the reasons I am going is for various old b bodies. Beep

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: hemi-itis] #1477565 08/02/13 02:00 AM 08/02/13 02:00 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md 3 383man Too Many Posts
383man Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	Quote: Quote: Quote: Ron,you'd better tack the bolts holdin yer left fender on Dont worry as my 63 will stay locked in my garage for a bit with my two killer guard dogs watching over it. Ron Those dogs look pretty mean Will they lick me to death? Thats about the only way they would hurt you as they love all people. You give them a treat and you got them as friends for life. Seriously though I am very glad you did not get hurt. The only spare parts I have for a 63 right now is a hood. Ron

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: 383man] #1477566 08/02/13 07:16 AM 08/02/13 07:16 AM
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quickd100 master Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,392 nielsville, minn.	Glad you're OK Al, hate to see a beautiful car like your scarred up but it's easily fixed. Are you sure the only skid marks are on the track??? If that happened to me it would be running down my pant legs. Hope it's fixed soon. Dave

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: n20mstr] #1477567 08/02/13 08:51 AM 08/02/13 08:51 AM
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hemi-itis OP I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,588 Great Neck,LI,new york	Tony,Joe & John were there.The end of the fender took a good shot BUt you may be right,they don't make metal like that anymore! HEMI-ITIS has no cure. My condition is fully BLOWN!!

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: hemi-itis] #1477568 08/02/13 08:53 AM 08/02/13 08:53 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,588 Great Neck,LI,new york hemi-itis OP I Live Here
hemi-itis OP I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,588 Great Neck,LI,new york	You guy are the best !!!The response has been GREAT HEMI-ITIS has no cure. My condition is fully BLOWN!!

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: quickd100] #1477569 08/02/13 09:26 AM 08/02/13 09:26 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,588 Great Neck,LI,new york hemi-itis OP I Live Here
hemi-itis OP I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,588 Great Neck,LI,new york	Quote: Glad you're OK Al, hate to see a beautiful car like your scarred up but it's easily fixed. Are you sure the only skid marks are on the track??? If that happened to me it would be running down my pant legs. Hope it's fixed soon. Dave Drawers were clean The safty crew were there before I could get my helmut off! The guy at my drivers window made sure I was OK,then advised me to climb out the passenger side 'cause if I opened the door it would further the damage.Got out and was joking with the safety crew.When they asked me "Are you hurt in any way?? My reply was I was in no worse shape then when I entered the car 7799445-7.28.13185.jpg (42 downloads) HEMI-ITIS has no cure. My condition is fully BLOWN!!

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: hemi-itis] #1477570 08/02/13 09:31 AM 08/02/13 09:31 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,588 Great Neck,LI,new york hemi-itis OP I Live Here
hemi-itis OP I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,588 Great Neck,LI,new york	After I got towed off the track,I went and got my flatbed to load my wrecked junkup and went back to our pit. Then It was time to feed the boys.I had brought 10 lbs of skirt steak,pot salad,mac salad,soda etc.We sat around the pit tellin war stories 'till they shut the lights off in the pits 7799448-7.28.13067.jpg (67 downloads) HEMI-ITIS has no cure. My condition is fully BLOWN!!

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: hemi-itis] #1477571 08/02/13 09:32 AM 08/02/13 09:32 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,588 Great Neck,LI,new york hemi-itis OP I Live Here
hemi-itis OP I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,588 Great Neck,LI,new york	Yum,Yum!!!!!!!! 7799449-7.28.13068.jpg (58 downloads) HEMI-ITIS has no cure. My condition is fully BLOWN!!

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: hemi-itis] #1477572 08/02/13 10:30 AM 08/02/13 10:30 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,963 United Socialist States of Ame... T tboomer Too Many Posts
tboomer Too Many Posts T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,963 United Socialist States of Ame...	Glad you are ok,Al...That could have been much worse!!

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: hemi-itis] #1477573 08/02/13 12:35 PM 08/02/13 12:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,834 A collage of whims topside Too Many Posts
topside Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,834 A collage of whims	Check your email, Al.

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: topside] #1477574 08/02/13 01:11 PM 08/02/13 01:11 PM
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rickseeman master Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,665 Stuttgart, Arkansas	Nobody wants to see something like this happen, but hopefully it will sell some diapers to your buddys and when this happens to them it will be a non event. I have been in your shoes and it was very depressing and a lot of work/money/time to get it back together. Today it looks like new and I'm a little wiser. Stuff happens. Do what you can to minimize it happening to you. 2011 Drag Pak Challenger

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: rickseeman] #1477575 08/02/13 03:11 PM 08/02/13 03:11 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,627 anywhere@ anytime A actionange top fuel
actionange top fuel A Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,627 anywhere@ anytime	Glad to see you came out unscathed minus your wallet. WOW! Sorry I missed that cookout. Get it fixed and put it all behind you.

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: actionange] #1477576 08/03/13 01:16 AM 08/03/13 01:16 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,588 Great Neck,LI,new york hemi-itis OP I Live Here
hemi-itis OP I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,588 Great Neck,LI,new york	Quote: Glad to see you came out unscathed minus your wallet. WOW! Sorry I missed that cookout. Get it fixed and put it all behind you. I am aligning parts with stuff being picked up at the Nats and some being mailed.Soon as I get the parts together it will go right into the body shop and get done. Yea Ange,you missed a hell ova party!! HEMI-ITIS has no cure. My condition is fully BLOWN!!

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: rickseeman] #1477577 08/03/13 01:17 AM 08/03/13 01:17 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,588 Great Neck,LI,new york hemi-itis OP I Live Here
hemi-itis OP I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,588 Great Neck,LI,new york	Quote: Nobody wants to see something like this happen, but hopefully it will sell some diapers to your buddys and when this happens to them it will be a non event. I have been in your shoes and it was very depressing and a lot of work/money/time to get it back together. Today it looks like new and I'm a little wiser. Stuff happens. Do what you can to minimize it happening to you. I'm thinkin bellypan VS diaper HEMI-ITIS has no cure. My condition is fully BLOWN!!

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: hemi-itis] #1477578 08/03/13 02:03 PM 08/03/13 02:03 PM
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RalphsRapidTrnst top fuel R Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,150 Bristol, CT	Sorry to see and hear . Glad your OK A Collection Of All Things Chrysler www.RalphsRapidTransit.com Stock Appearing MuscleCar Racing www.SuperCarRaces.com

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: ZIPPY] #1477579 08/03/13 03:38 PM 08/03/13 03:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 19,377 Las Vegas Al_Alguire I Live Here
Al_Alguire I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 19,377 Las Vegas	Sorry to hear about the carnage. I feel you pain had the same thing happen to me in my blown Barracuda. Leaned my lesson and have never run a block without at least pinning the freeze plugs sense. Hopefully you will get it back together and good as new soon. "I am not ashamed to confess I am ignorant of what I do not know." "It's never wrong to do the right thing"

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