Re: Spaceman Spiff's wagon project.
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09/02/14 09:32 PM
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Changed out the open 3.31's for a 742 case with 3.73's and a sure grip. Adjusted the second gear band, changed out the destroyed trans mount( tail shaft was shifted over about two inches!) added a Holley 850 vacuum secondary carb, fire core wires, and shorty plugs. Runs great. Can't wait for Carlisle!!
Just found this thread. Great project! I love wagons. Grew up in a 60 Dart Pioneer. I still have the cast iron pushbutton trans under my work bench So what happened to the 413 and trans? Seems to be a gap between it running good in July 2012 and needing new trans in Jun 2013
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Re: Spaceman Spiff's wagon project.
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09/02/14 10:04 PM
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The 413 popped a head gasket, cracked the block, and heads. Trans was still good. The engine in it now is a holdover till the stroker is done. The trans i had was a ball and trunion type. This trans is a '65 cable shift with a slip yoke. It was decided that since i was going to use this trans with the stroker, and it has a manual valve body, that we could get rid of the kick down assembly, and move the engine and trans back about 2 inches, and also set it lower in the frame. So to save time when the stroker goes in, all this was done before hand.
526 cubes of angry wedge, pushbutton shifted, 9 passenger killer!
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Re: Spaceman Spiff's wagon project.
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10/03/14 10:04 PM
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NOS tail light assemblies. ( i have both) Next week the NOS bumper arrives.
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Re: Spaceman Spiff's wagon project.
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05/22/15 11:10 PM
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Engine is finally coming together. She will be running in the next few weeks.
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Re: Spaceman Spiff's wagon project.
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06/03/15 10:44 PM
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Keeping the Draglites.... for now... Need to get a rear done first, i doubt the 8 3/4 will hold up. Then get around to doing the A/C. That'll happen over the winter, when i have more funds. Shouldn't be long now.
Look for me at the dealership outside Carlisle.
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Re: Spaceman Spiff's wagon project.
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06/26/15 10:12 PM
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Dyno day is tomorrow. Not much time left to prep things before the 3 hour trip to Carlisle. Look for me outside the dealership this year.
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Re: Spaceman Spiff's wagon project.
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07/04/15 08:01 PM
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It made 550+hp and 630+lb ft. With a performer rpm and a 850 Holley. I'm sure with a better intake and carb, it would pick up a bunch.
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Re: Spaceman Spiff's wagon project.
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07/04/15 09:45 PM
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I'm going to trailer it, unfortunately. Engine isn't in yet. It's to much to chance with a fresh package and a 3 hour drive.
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