Thread: 1929 Dodge Blown Gas Coupe

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like the roof

Thank you sir!

Originally Posted by cffisher

like the roof

Thanks for the reply Mark and I had hoped you hadn't taken offense at my southern approach to the lack of brakes on the front of your car. I too am a fan of fifties dash panels fitted into earlier bodies and you have not only chosen well but the execution of it is outstanding. I certainly will be looking forward to following along on your awesome build. I had seen a Model A Tudor body altered to have flush fitting doors and it wasn't a 5 minute job either but turned out really nice for the trouble.

Thanks Whiplash! no offense taken. I appreciate the kinds words! its motivating for sure....

How'd you get 468 cubes out of a 392?????????

with an original Reath stroker crank, Ill have to get specs as Im not the builder

Originally Posted by jerry clayton

How'd you get 468 cubes out of a 392?????????

I think he said it was 4.060 x 4.525 =468

I think you've got a wrong number somewhere-----maybe a 4.060 x 4.250???? I never saw a 4.525 crank for a 92 and don't ever remember hearing that number-------but I did stay at a Holiday Inn once-------------

For the older 392's the stroker cranks that seem to be common are 4.156 (.250"), 4.281 (.375"), and 4.406 (.500"). A 4.525" stroke would equate to a 0.619" stroke increase which would be very strange. Maybe the block was sleeved and bored bigger than your 4.060"?

Very cool build, regardless! Glad you're posting.

Can you do a pic of the side of your oil pan?????????

I called my builder, it is a Reath Billet 5/8 stroker crank, block was sonic tested and bored 60, he is calling it a 468, I did my own research to check those numbers and it actually is just a tick over 468 some calling it 469. Either way, it will be way more than I need, will post pics when I get them

I could be wrong on the numbers, engine is supposed to arrive this month, will post more pics and info soon

will you have pics of the oil pan and bottom of cylinders/pan rail clearance???????????I always ran the stock stroke (3.906) crank because of clearance issues altho lots of guys did off set grind the throw to 4.000 stroke---took a little weld on the outside but was doable---------still haddecent rod angle and counter weight/piston skirt clearance---

Good questions Jerry, Ill get pics soon hopefully, better yet I hope to get the engine back soon! Quite frankly, I would be happy with a stock 392, but the builder had the short block out of someones race car, don't know who, hopefully its not a filled block. He knows it will be more a street car so Im sure he wouldn't give me a filled block, but you have valid points on clearance issues, I will look into that...Thanks Jerry

Originally Posted by jerry clayton

will you have pics of the oil pan and bottom of cylinders/pan rail clearance???????????I always ran the stock stroke (3.906) crank because of clearance issues altho lots of guys did off set grind the throw to 4.000 stroke---took a little weld on the outside but was doable---------still haddecent rod angle and counter weight/piston skirt clearance---

Killer ride, I also flushed my doors, lots of work there, was on a model a . Dig the front wheels, same kind in the near future I want. I reallly like the dodge coupe body.