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62 Polara 500 Cruiser #1554264 12/27/13 06:56 PM 12/27/13 06:56 PM
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jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	So this car "was" to be the basis for a clone of a 62 Polara I had in HS in the 60's. I bought it sight unseen off ebay in SF. The pics below are on arrival are #1-3. OEM, all Polara's had a 361/4bbl and Alum 727's. This car, according the plethora of receipts that came with it, looked to be owned by a Coors executive in Spokane. He restored it in 1980, and as best I can tell, he replaced motor/trans with a rebuilt slightly warmed over 273/4spd, I assume because this was the middle of the second "gas crisis". This helped in making the car less desirable on ebay, and I didn't care, since I was planning on dropping in a 440+ with long rams. However when I got the car and drove it, plans changed, the 273 was pretty peppy and the car was rather nice, even with the crushed velour interior . So this is just upgrading it into a nice cruiser. 7973457-1-P3240425.JPG (423 downloads) Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554265 12/27/13 06:57 PM 12/27/13 06:57 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	2 The wheels are AR 14x8 200S Coke bottles, not my favorite, but I'll keep them as long as they make 245/50's, unfortunately it limits rotor sizes. 7973459-2-P3240424.JPG (333 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 08:25 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554266 12/27/13 06:57 PM 12/27/13 06:57 PM
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jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	3 Transport damaged, thought to be as bought but seller said 100% NOT ugh!!! 7973460-3-P3240427.JPG (291 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 08:22 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554267 12/27/13 06:58 PM 12/27/13 06:58 PM
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jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	4 7973465-4-P1010093.JPG (263 downloads) Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554268 12/27/13 06:59 PM 12/27/13 06:59 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	5 Just reminiscing, this is my original custom hood from 1967. 7973467-5-DSCN0890.JPG (285 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 08:26 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554269 12/27/13 06:59 PM 12/27/13 06:59 PM
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jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	6 7973469-6-P6080037-Clewiston-for-Mopa.jpg (302 downloads) Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554270 12/27/13 07:00 PM 12/27/13 07:00 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	7 Period correct wheel? Soon to be replaced by a new one. 7973471-7-P6080062.JPG (250 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 08:28 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554271 12/27/13 07:01 PM 12/27/13 07:01 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	8 Connector primary flange layout, with center weld hole 7973473-8-P6240079.JPG (237 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 08:30 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554272 12/27/13 07:02 PM 12/27/13 07:02 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	9 Welded 2x2 connector, not thru the floor 7973476-9-P6250084.JPG (198 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 08:31 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554273 12/27/13 07:03 PM 12/27/13 07:03 PM
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jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	10 7973477-10-P6250083.JPG (210 downloads) Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554274 12/27/13 07:04 PM 12/27/13 07:04 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	11 This was our second set of Flex A Form fiberglass springs, strangely they failed as crack/split indicates, they replaced without hesitation, replacement set was made wrong, likely am using Hyperco only in the future 7973479-11-DSCN1109-Cracked-Fiberglass.jpg (454 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 08:34 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554275 12/27/13 07:04 PM 12/27/13 07:04 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	12 Crushed velour? Installing rear seat belts 7973480-12-DSCN1115-Seat-nelts-install.jpg (167 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 08:35 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554276 12/27/13 07:05 PM 12/27/13 07:05 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	13 Rear seat belt tie down 7973481-13-DSCN1101-Seat-Belt-for-Mopa.jpg (198 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 08:36 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554277 12/27/13 07:06 PM 12/27/13 07:06 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	14 One Comp cammed robust 273 with 4 sp out for a little spicing up 7973482-14-P1010134.JPG (215 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 08:38 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554278 12/27/13 07:06 PM 12/27/13 07:06 PM
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jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	14.2 7973483-14-2--P1010013.JPG (174 downloads) Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554279 12/27/13 07:08 PM 12/27/13 07:08 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	14.5 I believe the safety loop moves forward with the Passon tranny and losing the slip joint 7973485-14-5-P1010047-Web.jpg (203 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 09:32 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554280 12/27/13 07:09 PM 12/27/13 07:09 PM
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jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	15 7973488-15-.jpg (196 downloads) Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554281 12/27/13 07:10 PM 12/27/13 07:10 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	16 If I remember correctly thats a slant six sized 9"? Disc, good for road race? 7973490-16-DSCN0949.JPG (181 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 08:40 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554282 12/27/13 07:11 PM 12/27/13 07:11 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	17 New Alum Passon Jamie rocks 7973492-17-DSCN0851.JPG (217 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 08:43 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554283 12/27/13 07:12 PM 12/27/13 07:12 PM
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jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	18 7973494-18-DSCN08918-7.JPG (205 downloads) Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554284 12/27/13 07:13 PM 12/27/13 07:13 PM
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jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	19 Not sure how I discovered this oil pump crack, replaced pump 7973495-19-P1010147.JPG (177 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 08:45 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554285 12/27/13 07:14 PM 12/27/13 07:14 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	20 Windage tray added, test fit TTI headers 7973497-20-P1010003.JPG (164 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 08:46 PM.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554286 12/27/13 07:14 PM 12/27/13 07:14 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	21 DynoTech Alum DS 7973499-21DSCN0958.JPG (160 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 08:48 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554287 12/27/13 07:16 PM 12/27/13 07:16 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	22 Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554288 12/27/13 07:17 PM 12/27/13 07:17 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	23 A JC signature sunken SS rear mounted battery mount 7973504-23-P7040001.JPG (120 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 08:50 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554289 12/27/13 07:18 PM 12/27/13 07:18 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	24 1 of 2 "Sebring" leather seats with integral shoulder harness and head rest, electric, I like them 7973506-24-PA290016-For-Moparts.jpg (131 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 08:53 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554290 12/27/13 07:19 PM 12/27/13 07:19 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	25 External electric low pressure pump and filter assembly, with pilot light 7973507-25-DSCN0865-Fuel-Pump-Bracket.jpg (142 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 08:54 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554291 12/27/13 07:19 PM 12/27/13 07:19 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	26 An internally lightened filter base 7973509-26-DSCN0858.JPG (104 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 08:55 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554292 12/27/13 07:20 PM 12/27/13 07:20 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	27 Extra unused filter mounting bosses removed 7973510-27-DSCN0859.JPG (104 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 08:57 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554293 12/27/13 07:21 PM 12/27/13 07:21 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	28 Looking straight up, its not as close to rear as it looks 7973512-28-DSCN0866.JPG (133 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 08:58 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554294 12/27/13 07:22 PM 12/27/13 07:22 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	29 Side view 7973515-29-DSCN0869-Fuel-pump-mounted-.jpg (87 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 08:58 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554295 12/27/13 07:23 PM 12/27/13 07:23 PM
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jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	30 A poor mans air gap, , I'm in Florida, I don't need no stinking heat riser 7973517-30-PB010005.JPG (120 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 09:00 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554296 12/27/13 07:24 PM 12/27/13 07:24 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	31 Hot oil valley splash shield 7973519-31-PB010001.JPG (104 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 09:01 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554297 12/27/13 07:25 PM 12/27/13 07:25 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	32 Tinted windows, ready for re painting 7973522-32-P6080029.JPG (133 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 09:02 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554298 12/27/13 07:26 PM 12/27/13 07:26 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	33 This is the now closed paint shop Mopar Muscle often used in Mulberry Fla, they are not doing hood or trunk since they will be FG and blacked out 7973524-33-P9270023.JPG (157 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 09:04 PM.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554299 12/27/13 07:26 PM 12/27/13 07:26 PM
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jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	34 Owner is on right, health problems caught up with him. 7973526-34-P1000293.JPG (132 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 09:05 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554300 12/27/13 07:27 PM 12/27/13 07:27 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	35 The best thing about this pic is, I was the moron that let the jack slip off the k frame. Surprising, the rad does not leak, and is used on a portable engine test stand 7973528-35P9050063.JPG (92 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 09:08 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554301 12/27/13 07:28 PM 12/27/13 07:28 PM
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jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	36 7973530-36-P9050061.JPG (136 downloads) Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554302 12/27/13 07:28 PM 12/27/13 07:28 PM
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jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	37 7973531-37-P9050062.JPG (153 downloads) Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554303 12/27/13 07:29 PM 12/27/13 07:29 PM
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jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	38 7973532-38=IMG_5304.JPG (236 downloads) Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554304 12/27/13 07:30 PM 12/27/13 07:30 PM
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jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	39 Replacement rad, moved 2" back, 2" down, and PS cooler attached 7973533-39IMG_5346.JPG (163 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 09:09 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554305 12/27/13 07:31 PM 12/27/13 07:31 PM
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jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	40 7973534-40-MG_5338.JPG (136 downloads) Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554306 12/27/13 07:32 PM 12/27/13 07:32 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	41 Kevlar Fan shroud, I do not believe in shrouding anymore area then the area directly in front of fan, mainly due to fan aero blockage at higher speeds. 7973535-41-IMG_5348.JPG (96 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 09:12 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554307 12/27/13 07:32 PM 12/27/13 07:32 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	42 Outer CF layer, regardless this a plastic semi flexible lightweight fan 7973537-42-IMG_5350.JPG (122 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 09:13 PM.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554308 12/27/13 07:33 PM 12/27/13 07:33 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	43 The deepened rad upper support thru holes are for future cold engine air intake feed 7973538-43-IMG_6116.JPG (129 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 09:15 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554309 12/27/13 07:34 PM 12/27/13 07:34 PM
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jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	44 7973540-44-IMG_6305.JPG (153 downloads) Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554310 12/27/13 07:35 PM 12/27/13 07:35 PM
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jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	45 7973542-45-IMG_6454.jpg (148 downloads) Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554311 12/27/13 07:36 PM 12/27/13 07:36 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	46 Lightened OEM bumper brackets, w/ alum fasteners 7973544-46-IMG_5347.JPG (95 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 09:15 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554312 12/27/13 07:36 PM 12/27/13 07:36 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	47 Having a difficult time designing an efficient/practical "monte carlo" brace 7973546-47-IMG_5461.JPG (84 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 09:17 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554313 12/27/13 07:37 PM 12/27/13 07:37 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	48 Tucking bumpers 7973549-48-IMG_8253.JPG (96 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 09:18 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554314 12/27/13 07:38 PM 12/27/13 07:38 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	49 7973552-49-IMG_8250.JPG (98 downloads) Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554315 12/27/13 07:39 PM 12/27/13 07:39 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	50 So I ground 90% on the external lower welds,the area shown here, before taking it to the chrome shop. However I read online the chrome shops highly suggest customer do not do any grinding since the track record of the customer usually screw up the part. This pic shows what it looked like after chrome shop finished my initial grinding. I'm happy 7973555-50-IMG_8257.JPG (89 downloads) Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554316 12/27/13 07:40 PM 12/27/13 07:40 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	51 7973558-51-IMG_8256.JPG (96 downloads) Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554317 12/27/13 07:41 PM 12/27/13 07:41 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	52 The tops of the bumper I avoided grinding, because they are most visible, left it to the experts, this picis 100% their weld prep, for some reason, i asked them not to plate the bumpers until I inspected them. They IMO almost ruined the bumpers or made a huge amount of additional work for me, Now they sit rusting 7973559-52-IMG_8245.JPG (83 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 09:25 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554318 12/27/13 07:42 PM 12/27/13 07:42 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	53 90% engine cooling air enters here and above spoiler, any extra down forces can't hurt, right? 7973560-53-IMG_8247.JPG (93 downloads) Last edited by jcc; 12/27/13 09:27 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554319 12/27/13 07:43 PM 12/27/13 07:43 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	54 7973562-54-IMG_8248.JPG (106 downloads) Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #1554320 12/27/13 08:38 PM 12/27/13 08:38 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal MuuMuu101 I got lucky at Woodward!
MuuMuu101 I got lucky at Woodward! Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal	Quote: 42 Would you look at that? Mini-Carbon lay up. Sweet!

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: MuuMuu101] #2730519 01/06/20 12:45 PM 01/06/20 12:45 PM
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jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	55 So I got a project underway that has been on the shelf for almost a decade. I bought a number of 1962 Polara 500 fiberglass hoods from WS Fiberglass when they were still in business. That ordeal is another story. On this street driven cruiser I always wanted a cold air intake, but wanted an efficient stealth look. So attached is my lost foam mockup underneath. A few years back I installed a new alum Rad, lowered it approx 2" and moved it back another 2". This allowed me to deepen the rad bulkhead and add intake air openings, I partitioned the air entering the grill between the radiator and these new openings. For a nearly finished pic of that aspect see pic #43 @ https://board.moparts.org/ubbthread...-62-polara-500-cruiser.html#Post1554276. On the underside of the hood I layered an 1/8" Foam layer first, since this is a Florida car and all my hoods are flat black, to gain a little thermal insulation from the sun, and since grafting onto existing FG can sometimes lead to visible distortion upon final resin cure. I will install rubber flaps on both ends to seal air flow. I'm doing the CF/Kevlar Layup today. I decided not to vac bag as I'm afraid it might distort hood for little gain. I used hand layup with specific areas of added Kelvar. Holes are for aerolatches, and small lift pulls/heat vents. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #2730523 01/06/20 12:53 PM 01/06/20 12:53 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	56 So this is almost finished. White interior paint is to radiate less heat. Gold reflective foil is the opposite, the stuff is nearly impossible to get applied smooth. Used a LARGE SS hose clamp to retain neoprene sealing flap on air filter. I will be adding two large hood vents, when finally installed and I can test for the the lowest and/or highest differential air pressure areas on hood for exact vent location. You can also make out the underside of a small CF aero front trim lip I fabbed up to replace the OEM flat SS trim. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: 62 Polara 500 Cruiser [Re: jcc] #2731246 01/08/20 08:56 PM 01/08/20 08:56 PM
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jcc OP If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	#57 White I was doing the hood, I wanted to also improve the air flow post grille and in front of the radiator. I came up with a pair of these custom CF diverters to direct and smooth out the air flow into the radiator, The top is partitioned off by a CF shelf to separate the engine air intake and radiator air flow, They weigh 3? oz'?. They can't be seen behind the screened off grille, so take a good look. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

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