I just checked Sumitt'S web site and the Hedman's I used, uncoated, they had for $159.95Quote:
Originally Posted by falconvan
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I just checked Sumitt'S web site and the Hedman's I used, uncoated, they had for $159.95Quote:
Originally Posted by falconvan
Thanks, I'll check on that. Was this a Dart specific header or a general Mopar blockhugger?
For a 75 Duster
Thanks, I'll check into that.
I've got a question on these rocker arms and shafts. I've got all the rockers stamped "LH" on the drivers side and all the ones stamped "RH" on the passenger side. On the hold down bolts there are 4 with wide spaces and 6 with short spaces so I assume the wide ones go on the end holes of the rocker shafts and the short ones go on the middle holes. For some reason the last rocker arm (toward the firewall) on each head are not lining up all the way with the valve tip. The rocker arm is hitting the spacer before it goes over far enough. Is this right or do I have something put together wrong? I can post a picture when I get home if that helps.
It's been awhile since I messed with those and if my memory serves me right each rocker is canted, 4 in 4 out, for intake and exhaust and I seem to remember that there is a wide spacer in the middle of each shaft.
Falcon,
It's been about 20 years since I worked on a MOPAR, but I thought the rocker positions sounded "funny" to me. I did some quick "google mining" and ran across a R&R from AutoZone ( http://www.autozone.com/autozone/rep...00c1528005281d ) which includes this picture buried down in the text -
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Don't take it as gospel, but it looks like the LH & RH alternate on each shaft, which is what I was remembering?? Then again, CRS, ya' know ;)
OK, that makes sense. Wow, glad i didnt try to start it like that; I probably would have smoked the valvetrain. Thanks!
Glad you found that Roger, I figured my memory was off.
Thanks, guys. That did the trick; all the rocker arms are lined up now.
I got the motor and trans put together today and my motor mounts built. I had to dimple the firwall in one spot and box part of the frame for the exhaust but it looks good. Now I need to build a trans crossmember and get the pedal assembly mocked up. I got a clutch/brake pedal assembly from a late model Jeep; it should work with some slight modification.
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Looks like the swap is going good, things are lining up very nice in the old MoPar!!! With the upgrade on the engine and transmission, should be a fun driver!
Nice looking work, I sure agree with Dave about the engine upgrade being the way to go. Also glad you caught the rocker arm issue, I missed that post or I would have chimed in.
Yeah, Mike, that would have really sucked to blow this thing up on start up. Im glad I asked the question.
I rooted through my scrap barrel today to find something to build a crossmember and came up with some 2" and 3" angle iron. I cut a 6' piece of 2" in half and welded the two halves together to make a box, notched out for the trans mount, then cut some 3" pices for the ends. After much trimming and trial fitting it looks pretty good and should have enough room for the exhaust to pass under.
That ought to hold that transmission in place!!!!! nice work!
Thanks, Dave; I think it'll work pretty good.
I got the trans crossmember bolted in tonight so now the drivetrain is self supporting. Here's how she's going to sit for a while. I need to tweak my driveline angles and clearances but it's pretty close. Now I can plumb brakes and fuel, get the pedal assembly set up, front discs, hydraulic clutch, wiring, dash, exhaust, plus several other minor things. Im not doing any major bodywork or paint other than the firewall and dash, a trunk patch, and some touchup on the the sheetmetal I replaced so it should come together fairly quick. Im hoping to have the majority of it knocked out in the next few months and get back on my 48.
Don't you want a rubber mount under the trans.??
Yeah, I dropped it down a bit and left room for one.
Doing a little test fitting tonight on the Jeep pedals, dash with the gauges in, and shifter location. I was worried the back of the gauges would hit the pedal assembly but after some strategic slicing it all works out good. Sitting on a milk crate everything feels like its in a comfortable location. Now to make it all permanant.
Ah yes, milk crate, the universal seat :LOL::LOL:
The pedals look good.
I gotta admit... this car just makes me smile! Good Job.
Pedals look great, but are you going to make the milk crate permanent or were you referring to something else??????:confused::LOL::LOL:
way back in 88 while building my 38 I bolted the milkcrate to the floor.
well, they ARE cheap and i'd never have to worry about getting the upholstery dirty.;):D
Kinda hard to lean back on a milk crate, though! When I was a kid, my dad & I built a 39 Ford. At this stage of the project, I used a lawn chair so I could drive it around the back yard....:LOL:
Nothing wrong with a lawn chair, Randy! Plus it gives you a built in cupholder!Quote:
Originally Posted by randyr
These Jeep pedal worked out even better than I had hoped; all I had to do was cut about 3” off the front, drill a couple of mounting holes under the dash, and it really lined up nice. Im using the Dakota slave cylinders for the clutch; I just need to weld a tab on the pedal arm to mount the pushrod. The master cylinder lined up perfect with the brake pedal.
".... These Jeep pedal worked out even better than I had hoped...."
It looks like it's really working out well.
I remember when I did the swing pedal for the 37, I used a bracket and pedal stub from a mid 70s Dodge truck, and it almost just fell into place. Yours is going to be a neat setup.
Yeah, luckily there's lots of room under the dash on these.
I had to make a couple of filler pieces for the dash ends. They need some finish work but it’s a good start.
I made a trip to the boneyard today to get some brake parts, a driveshaft, and other misc stuff. The Explorer front brake rotors slide right over the Plymouth hubs and the bolts line up; just need to build a bracket to hold the caliper. Also got the dash mods finished up and in primer.
Did you know beforehand that the rotors would mount that easily?? That's cool!Quote:
Originally Posted by falconvan
The dash came out really nice too. What color will it be?
I saw this brake swap on the P15 D24 site; one of the guys over there came up with it and it's very cool. Cheap, easy, and all boneyard parts except for the caliper mounting bracket which he posted a drawing of so anyone was welcome to use it.
As far as color, my grandson is hooked on the orange idea so I'm painting the dash and firewall orange while it's apart. When I get around to painting the whole car I'll match it.
My wife and I both took off yesterday; she's starting to work on her crafts for Christmas and I decied to do a marathon in the garage. I started at 6am and wrapped it up about 8 last night but I got a lot done.
I put some 1/2' rubber insulators between the motor and trans mounts and ended up having to raise the trans tunnel center a bit for clearance. It was pretty close anyway so i figured that was coming. I pulled the motor back out and welded all the unneeded holes in the firewall and gave it a skim coat of filler, built a front frame notch for the crank pulley, weled up everything on the floor that had been temporarily tacked together, and finally primered and painted the whole floor.
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That's really coming along nice, you think I could talk you out of a ride when you get it finished?
That floor looks good!!!! Looks like you did have a long day.
Just for the record. You do know that you're such an inspiration to guys like me! So, thanks for sharing all your hard work!
Thanks, all; glad you find an old fourdoor worth watching. I'm pretty happy with the way it's turning out. After all those hours of either bending or kneeling I felt like a 90 year old man when I got out of bed yesterday. I went to visit my son for most of the day and didnt do a darn thing. We're heading to the playoff game after church today; Go Cards!
Getting close; got all the holes filled and sanded and a guidecoat of primer. Should be able to get a few coats of high build on it tonight and then wet sand and color on Saturday.
Looking great! I guess your feeling better?!?! More like what?? Maybe 70ish? LOL.. How was the game?
Thanks! Some days I feel 60; problem is I'm only 45! :LOL:It took a day or so for my back to recoup. It gets cranky sometimes and I have to give it some rest. The game I went to totally sucked but we took the last two from Washington. Hoping we close out the series today!
Here's 3 coats of 2K
