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So...what do you all have planned for over the winter.
Posted By: MikeyT
So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 07:25 AM
Hey all
I was just curious what everyone's plan for their cars over the winter. I myself am kind of at a crossroads. I think the coronet has a lot more in it with a few tweaks to the chassis. So, I'll be focusing on that for me.
What are you all doing?
Mike
Posted By: racerx
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 08:38 AM
My plans r to install some sort of A/F meter so i can tune in this e-85 carb.
Posted By: dartman366
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 08:58 AM
Nothing till after the first of the year,,,then not sure after that, kind of interested in the new smallblock Eddy heads.
Posted By: bigsbigelow
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 01:17 PM
Complete front suspension rebuild with offset uca bushings, new headers and redesign the exhaust.
Posted By: mopar_mark
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 01:28 PM
Too much
Can see it lasting till Mar/April'12
Move House (3 weeks time)
Remove Motor & Box
Strip front end, repaint & put back together
Rebuild motor
get box freshened
Motor & box back in
Then finalise turbo install, new Fuel system,MAP FI
Some where in-between that lot, do some bits on the house
Posted By: ROSSIO
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 01:42 PM
putting the frt end on a major "weight loss" program and then freshen up the motor.
thats plenty enough for right now
Posted By: NoJoke
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 01:54 PM
I plan on having my 65 Belvedere 1 complete for next season....
Posted By: Kam*Kuda
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 02:17 PM
TONS
Rebuild the engine for the procharger
Finish the procharger setup
Have a tranny build to withstand the new power
New Driveshaft Loop etc
Switch to a Locker for the Dana
Forgot, sending my heads to Dwayne Porter to get done
May pull out all the wiring for the fast xfi system so that I can dyno the engine
Posted By: 408strokerdart
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 02:25 PM
Loose a few more pounds, tweak my combo a little more, CNC port the heads.....then go get my 8 second N/A small block time slip. Probably going to run the divisionals next year in Super Street and try my hand at that throttle stop/pro tree racing stuff.
Posted By: bobs66440
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 02:36 PM
In order until I run out of cash...
Replace all front end bushings.
Engine rebuild.
Change shifter handle.
Engine compartment detail.
Add power brake booster.
Replace brake drums and shoes.
Posted By: smokinwoody
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 04:01 PM
finally got the 63 Dodge back in the garage after all these years in the trailer...so I'm planning on finishing it and installing the 499 that was in the Duster..
and..
pull the engine from the Camaro and freshin it up along with some upgrades..
it will be a busy and expensive winter to say the least...but I'll have fun
Posted By: BradH
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 04:03 PM
Pretty much the same thing I'd planned for LAST winter... which goes to show how (un)sucessful that effort was.
Posted By: tboomer
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 04:05 PM
Brad... I happen to know of a test mule for those Victor heads as long as you are not using them...
Posted By: BradH
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 04:18 PM
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Brad... I happen to know of a test mule for those Victor heads as long as you are not using them...
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Posted By: W7 Duster
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 04:26 PM
Go through everything. New tires, maybe change gears, maybe Q16. Putting together a list now.
Posted By: 383man
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 05:02 PM
Just plan to upgrade to a larger electric fuel pump over the red Holley pump on it now. Other then that just plan to tweak the car over the next few years hoping to work it down to 10.50's. Ron
Posted By: Mr.Yuck
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 05:09 PM
Line lock, braided brake lines, 2" headers, run braided 3/8 line to carbs........ummm that should do it. Hope to pick up a tenth or 2.
Posted By: Al_Alguire
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 05:15 PM
Well as of Wednesday it sounds like I could be having a very big sale over the winter.
Posted By: Adobedude
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 05:30 PM
Carbed/Forged Eddy headed 408
Bigs Stage5 950HP
CSR water pump
Manual brake conversion
Manual steering conversion ?
Complete rewire (again)
6 point Roll Bar
Kirky seat & 5 point harness
Weight loss...Me and the truck.
I would have started by now, but I'm 3rd in points in the Mopar Shootout, last race tomorrow.
Posted By: Big B
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 05:40 PM
My plans are simple. Move the car in the back of the garage, place it on jack stands, and put the cover on it. Then bring out the snowmobiles.
Posted By: sleepyhead416
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 05:42 PM
Selling RACECAR. I didn't get to race all year. Shop is very busy & I have a hard time saying NO. OH going to finish SWINGER PROJECT.
Posted By: maximum entropy
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 06:50 PM
ima thinkin' aboot a cam that's too big.
Posted By: RemCharger
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 07:00 PM
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ima thinkin' aboot a cam that's too big.
Posted By: cgall
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 07:04 PM
What happened Wednesday? Other than the EAS test...
Posted By: Kindafast
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 07:12 PM
Well I stated in another post that I am stripping my car back down and changing colors." Candy Red " I am sending my engine back to the shop for some checking over and a new cam also. I have to try and at least stay right behind Ron's bad azz ride.
Posted By: gtsdon
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 08:26 PM
Will be installing a 4” crank in the 340. Also considering buying a set of TTI headers and reworking the exhaust to tone things down a little during street driving.
Posted By: fishy340
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 08:32 PM
i'f i dont trade my motor w a certain mopar member,im gonna bump compression up 4pts or so to 15.1,change cam,do manifold over for dominator,change gears and have B1johnny build me a bullet proof 904 so my 60's will be in the 20's o yea new converter also for 904.baddest 59deg sb.
Posted By: rickraw
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/11/11 11:19 PM
i'm going through the 904. then drink lots of captain morgan. stay safe, seeya.
Posted By: Twin Turbo Mower
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/12/11 12:51 AM
Putting the whole car back together. Rewire, interior, full exhaust with chrome tips, put engine back together. So far it has been repainted, new seals, front wind shield, chrome molly cage with dual swing out bars cage goes through the dash up front, and new alterkation under it.
Posted By: Leigh
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/12/11 01:40 AM
Hey man, I'm really happy to hear that you can use some of the iron you own. I can attest to how life can derail alot of well meaning plans. Great news. Me? I am hoping that 2012 will finally be "Leigh's year". I've had a ton of s h i t happen the last 7, and am ready to see that little winking yellow light come on in my lane.
Oh, and to keep on topic (I've never had problems with that
) Slicks, E85 carb, all new shocks and a Fat Joe's chassis tune up.
Posted By: RonTheAnnouncer
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/12/11 01:55 AM
Well, I've done very little racing the last couple of years, so I'm heading in a different direction. I'm currently putting together a plan for becoming an independent race announcer. That way I can pick the weekends and events I want to work. I've gotten some great advice and help from many people over the years, and I should be mailing a brochure and business cards out at the beginning of the year to about 30 tracks and promoters in and around Ohio. I'm hoping to also move into voice over and commercial work as well. Maybe I'll see some of you at the track a little more next season!
Posted By: MegaDart
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/12/11 02:09 AM
A LOT more of this hopefully!!
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Posted By: Kindafast
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/12/11 02:43 AM
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Well, I've done very little racing the last couple of years, so I'm heading in a different direction. I'm currently putting together a plan for becoming an independent race announcer. That way I can pick the weekends and events I want to work. I've gotten some great advice and help from many people over the years, and I should be mailing a brochure and business cards out at the beginning of the year to about 30 tracks and promoters in and around Ohio. I'm hoping to also move into voice over and commercial work as well. Maybe I'll see some of you at the track a little more next season!
I have been working on doing some voice over work also. Good luck
Posted By: dustergirl340
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/12/11 02:52 AM
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Well, I've done very little racing the last couple of years, so I'm heading in a different direction. I'm currently putting together a plan for becoming an independent race announcer. That way I can pick the weekends and events I want to work. I've gotten some great advice and help from many people over the years, and I should be mailing a brochure and business cards out at the beginning of the year to about 30 tracks and promoters in and around Ohio. I'm hoping to also move into voice over and commercial work as well. Maybe I'll see some of you at the track a little more next season!
That sounds great. Good luck, I'm rooting for ya!
Posted By: Diablo
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/12/11 02:58 AM
-Plan on putting a bigger rear end in the truck (after breaking this one twice costing me 1st place this season)
-Putting a mini spool in the front differential and adding a unlocking hub instead of using a Detroit locker.
-Hoping to god I can sell both engines in the near future and get a new engine to power the devil!
Posted By: Hemi Allstate
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/12/11 03:06 AM
Finish painting, wiring and assembly and prepare for a return to the strip!
Mark
Posted By: His and Her 69's
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/12/11 03:14 AM
Sold my race car and getting the A12 RR done. I have had the 6 bbl RR since 1994 and decided it was time to restore it. It will be my new ALL Purpose car when it's done.
Selling my car trailer to help get another RR done to drive and enjoy.
That is enough for now.
David
Posted By: Thumperdart
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/12/11 03:20 AM
I plan on finishing up Thumper`s motor within a week or so(when the heads are done)then going racing
.............Dontcha love California?
Posted By: Deepockets
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/12/11 03:23 AM
save my money and prepare for next year. both cars are together and running fine.
Posted By: Deepockets
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/12/11 03:25 AM
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I plan on finishing up Thumper`s motor within a week or so(when the heads are done)then going racing .............Dontcha love California?
let me know so i'll be looking for ya at the dale.
Posted By: Thumperdart
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/12/11 03:32 AM
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I plan on finishing up Thumper`s motor within a week or so(when the heads are done)then going racing .............Dontcha love California?
let me know so i'll be looking for ya at the dale.
I plan on going straight to a 1/4 mile track to see what we`ve got which SHOULD be a 9.78 or BETTER!
Posted By: THE GLASS MAN
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/12/11 03:33 AM
Putting together a new shop here at Sled City Fiberglass. Just recieved the keys today for the new property that has a 40x120 2 story building on it. Just have to figure out where to put the stereo speakers. Gotta Jam !
Posted By: dodgem_doug
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/13/11 03:57 AM
Continue looking for a race car to buy. Not going to put the open trailer away this winter with hopes of a road trip. Looking for a roller in decent shape to put my motor and tranny in.
Posted By: StrokerAspen
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/13/11 04:17 AM
Remove the stock 8-3/4 with 3.23 gears, in favor of a Dana 60 with 4.10's. It might actually pick the wheels again.
-Kenny
Posted By: topside
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/13/11 05:09 AM
Finish & run the '64's new motor. Plow snow.
Finish its new 727. Plow snow.
Swap into the car. Plow snow.
Find a Dana for it or build the best 8.75 I can. Plow snow.
Do the 3" exhaust. Plow snow.
Get some 9x28 slicks for it. Plow snow.
Sell the '63. Plow snow.
Time & weather allowing, get more done on Missile VII and another project. After all that, maybe get a real job again.
Posted By: darndart
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/13/11 06:32 AM
Finish putting the 410ci stroker motor togather to replace the trusty old 340 in my Dart Sport. Also going to swap out the leaf springs for a Chris Alston ladder bar kit w/adjustable Strange coil overs, and of course move the rear wheel wells to the frame for more tire clearance. Hopefully run in the 10.50 zone!
And YES, I'll be plowing some snow also!
Posted By: jim sciortino
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/13/11 01:21 PM
Put the finishing touches (finally) on the my 70' Dart to get it ready for spring air at ATCO.
Possibly sell my composite Cuda' and find an stock AAR Cuda'.
Posted By: Crizila
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/13/11 04:08 PM
12 point cage. Build a 408 blower motor.
Posted By: 11secdart
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/13/11 04:42 PM
After years of putting it off... finally rewire 11secdart, build a 360 Magnum motor ( bought a short block off here)to replace the 5.2 318 in my D150.
Posted By: 68KillerBee
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/13/11 04:47 PM
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Hey all
I was just curious what everyone's plan for their cars over the winter. I myself am kind of at a crossroads. I think the coronet has a lot more in it with a few tweaks to the chassis. So, I'll be focusing on that for me.
What are you all doing?
Mike
LIAR! I've seen it on facebook and here for sale! I shoulda asked for a ride in it when i met ya in Madison. 
Posted By: BloFish
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/13/11 07:04 PM
Just want to install my Meziere water pump, oh and finish the van
Posted By: Dean_Kuzluzski
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/13/11 08:38 PM
Same plan as the last 12 years, but I'm actually making progress now.........
reassemble front suspension - 69 RR
finish plumbing fuel system - 69 RR
wire elec fuel pumps/relays - 69 RR
insulate/drywall shop
Posted By: dustergirl340
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/13/11 10:15 PM
I just found out that Santa is bringing me some awesome presents for my Duster this year. I must have been a very good girl. hehheh...
Posted By: Scott58
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/14/11 02:40 AM
Build a 588 all-alloy Millennium head NA Hemi for next year's Drag Week, so I can keep up with Mr. P Body....
Posted By: Guitar Jones
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/14/11 03:20 AM
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12 point cage. Build a 408 blower motor.
I love that you have a different car from the norm. I always liked those 300's. Should be awesome with a pressurized 408 under the hood.
Posted By: Guitar Jones
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/14/11 03:22 AM
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Build a 588 all-alloy Millennium head NA Hemi for next year's Drag Week, so I can keep up with Mr. P Body....
But, but Mr P only has a lowly small block!
Posted By: MikeyT
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/14/11 03:50 AM
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Hey all
I was just curious what everyone's plan for their cars over the winter. I myself am kind of at a crossroads. I think the coronet has a lot more in it with a few tweaks to the chassis. So, I'll be focusing on that for me.
What are you all doing?
Mike
LIAR! I've seen it on facebook and here for sale! I shoulda asked for a ride in it when i met ya in Madison.
LOL, ok I am caught red handed! If the car doesn't sell I will do these things! Devin you are on it tonight! Yes, you should of went for a ride! I told you so too! LOL!
Posted By: sc4579
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/14/11 03:18 PM
Sell everything and try to buy a house.
Posted By: justinp61
Re: So...what do you all have planned for over the winter. - 11/14/11 03:53 PM
Nothing to the car, I'm having shoulder surgery December 1. I'll be off work for 3-4 months.