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That dash looks incredible, Dave! Did you hand build that whole console?

Originally Posted by falconvan

That dash looks incredible, Dave! Did you hand build that whole console?

Made the console (needed room in this skinny cowl 30's car to hide some wiring), and made a lot of changes to the dash from it's stock configuration....The owner wanted the dash to be clean and simple...

Nice work Dave! Keep the pics coming.

Wow I am very envious of your progress. Are you using the 5 speed automatic behind the hemi ? Those dash insert is going to look nice all lit up. It looks like you may have the motor cover painted too. If you get a chance it would be nice to see some pics of your engine compartment.

Originally Posted by Mr Smith

Wow I am very envious of your progress. Are you using the 5 speed automatic behind the hemi ? Those dash insert is going to look nice all lit up. It looks like you may have the motor cover painted too. If you get a chance it would be nice to see some pics of your engine compartment.

Here's a side shot for you...

Wow Dave that looks great. I like the fab work/metal dash console! It is nice and clean. The wiring looks daunting, but I'm sure it's easier than all that body work!

Originally Posted by stovens

Wow Dave that looks great. I like the fab work/metal dash console! It is nice and clean. The wiring looks daunting, but I'm sure it's easier than all that body work!

The wiring isn't too bad so far, but then I haven't got into the engine harness yet either!!!!!

Lookin real nice Dave..I like the dash/console...but you can keep the wiring...Thats one job I am more than happy to pay for..It takes me half a day to install a stereo ...and another half to hook up the speakers... Just let me do the body and paint,,,oh yeah,and the fiberglass work..

That is a nice way to dress up that motor. God knows the intakes on those things aren't exactly pretty.

Originally Posted by Mr Smith

That is a nice way to dress up that motor. God knows the intakes on those things aren't exactly pretty.

One of the few engines I've worked on that looks better the more you cover it up!!!!! All the plug wires for the dual plug heads really clutter it up.

Dave that is one thing that the 2006 has over 2005 and earlier Hemis. They don't have the plug wires crossing back and fourth. With the different coil pack design they stopped making the aluminum valve covers though.

Originally Posted by Mr Smith

Dave that is one thing that the 2006 has over 2005 and earlier Hemis. They don't have the plug wires crossing back and fourth. With the different coil pack design they stopped making the aluminum valve covers though.

Yeah, wish that's what these were, both engines are '05's though... Oh well, maybe the next one will be an '06 (and a pair of the Arrington modded heads)!!!!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Yeah, wish that's what these were, both engines are '05's though... Oh well, maybe the next one will be an '06 (and a pair of the Arrington modded heads)!!!!

One can always dream.

Hey Dave it has been many years since I have painted anything. How much paint and clear is it going to take you to finish that 36?

What did you use for a gas tank for it?

Originally Posted by Mr Smith

One can always dream.

Hey Dave it has been many years since I have painted anything. How much paint and clear is it going to take you to finish that 36?

What did you use for a gas tank for it?

On the paint, depends on how carried away you get....If you're like me, and do the inside of the car, bottom of the car, frame, engine, and all the small parts--should plan on 2 gals. sprayable. As for the clear, I've already gone through a gallon, think another one will do it--the clear I'm using is a 4:1 mix ratio and the paint is 1:1.

The fuel tank is a 15 gal RCI unit (part #2161A) that goes in the back with a firewall separating it from the passenger compartment and an external vent... Got this one from Summit for like $210 or so with the sending unit in it.... I'll get a picture of the setup for you one of these first days....

Dave I am more impressed with your increasing abilitys every build. You just keep getting better Dave, well done.