freakshow12 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) Hey guys, I got the itch to build something different and a mopar fit the bill. The vette is still slowly moving as is the torino engine. I got the amt kit from a member here and just couldn't wait! I was going to go factory stock but until I nail down all the details on a stock one I'm going nasty street car! I already made a hood by adding a 69 super bee six pack scoop, mini tubbed it and did a few other small things. Power is coming from the cross rammed hemi from the 68 dart as well as Dana rear and inboard springs. It will have a cage and subframe connectors as well. It will also have full exhaust. It will look something like this Edited November 6, 2015 by freakshow12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microwheel Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Can't wait to watch what you do with this Fred. Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Is that a purple Demon? Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Great build plans Fred. I will enjoy watching you build it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robs4516 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Is that a purple Demon? Looks good. It's a Duster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Thanks for the replies guys! I had built one of these long ago and I remembered fighting the side glass but had kind of forgotten about the dash so good catch there. I will be using the kit k member and frame on the front. The headers on the dart kit are great and the hemi fits nicely. There is a steering linkage issue but I have an easy solution in mind. It fills the engine bay just like the 1:1 swaps I have seen so all is well. Here it is mocked up in the k member Oh btw I won't be using those carbs. It wil be wearing something quite a bit nicer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 So, to recap. I went from cross ram to home modified intake, dominator and parts box finned valve covers Then dechromed it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Then got to work on the carb and covers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Then got the engine coming together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Done for now. Trans will be painted last and fuel lines to go on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 That throttle linkage looks Kick A!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 That throttle linkage looks Kick A!!! X2..... great work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Engine is looking great Fred... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopsing Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Looks awesome, can't wait to see more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426-Hemi Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 NICE work, How'd you manage the silver fins on the black valve covers? I got a few I'd like to do the same with, BUT I'm pondering if someone might have a better way to do it! Me, I thought to paint the bare plastic, silver lacquer enamel OR leave them chrome, allow if painted allow to cure completely, and then, lightly mist paint the whole things with water based Acrylic enamel, so that I can use something to quickly wipe off just the tops of the fins on the ones I have planned to do. My biggest issue doing this, is what do you use to wipe them off with? Water or alcohol on a Q-tip? anything else better then that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 That throttle linkage looks Kick A!!! X3!!!! That Hemi is gorgeous, amazing work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Thanks guys. I have used several techniques for fins. These particular covers were in sad shape when I found them. I stripped the heavy yellowed Chrome to get the fin detail back and so I could fill the large sink marks on the ends. I then painted them black and let them cure. The fins then could have gone 2 ways. First I used a dry rush of testors silver on these ones. I went one way then the other to get good coverage with a very fine brush. The alternative is to mask either side of the fin group and paint the whole section silver. After that's dry I put a water based black wash in and then wipe off. A 3rd way is paint cover, foil fin area then do a black wash and wipe off fins while still wet. Just play with whatever covers you want to do. Can't really screw them up. Hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microwheel Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Great work so far Fred, by the way got your message on the wheels and thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Looks great so far. What did you use for the two tiny tubes on the carb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Been missin' the progress on this one there Fred! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Great work on that engine Fred!Going to be another top build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandriet16 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robberbaron Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Engine is looking very impressive, nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 Well guys, now that the Camaro is in the books it's time to hammer this one out. Updates this evening with any luck. I got the Dana 60 from the dart narrowed to move the springs inboard, the whole rear half of the chassis was reworked to do this. The spare tire well and fuel tank had to go. I will be building a tank and the car will have a full 3" exhaust ending in stock tips as I love that look. Cage is started but I'm not very good at them yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Man I've been looking forward to this one Fred!!! Let 'r rip dude!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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