peekay Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Steve, I've been absent for a while with a virus but good to be back and watch you work your magic on another great subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 Just finished the engine. This is the engine from the Revell '68 Charger. It's a very nice piece! I added some wiring & plumbing, including some carb linkage & return spring, a scratch built fuel filter & line, & a dip stick. The rest is all from the kit. Man I hate putting those decals on these "conical" shaped air cleaners! By the way, Thank you to "Casey" for the '69 Charger Decals! That's where the air cleaner decal came from. Appreciate it Casey!!  Steve  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Excellent work!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 That's a gorgeous Magnum , Steve ! Is that the kit distributor ? If so , how did you correct its position ? The way that Revell has it mounted is incorrect and is junky looking .Nice work on the overspray on the bellhousing!  Now , at the risk of being "that guy" : shouldn't the dipstick and its tube be routed between the head and exhaust manifold ?Not knocking your work by any stretch , just basing my assertion upon seeing countless Chrysler big blocks over the years.Keep up the great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 That's a gorgeous Magnum , Steve ! Is that the kit distributor ? If so , how did you correct its position ? The way that Revell has it mounted is incorrect and is junky looking . Nice work on the overspray on the bellhousing!  Now , at the risk of being "that guy" : shouldn't the dipstick and its tube be routed between the head and exhaust manifold ? Not knocking your work by any stretch , just basing my assertion upon seeing countless Chrysler big blocks over the years. Keep up the great work! No John, it's a M.A.D. pre-wired distributor. As far as the dipstick goes, I'm not really sure of the correct position, but I've seen them both ways. I was going off of photos like this.  Steve  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Dont look now..but your ignition coil is on backwards......sorry hqd to say it.While im at it. The valve.cover breather should be chrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 Dont look now..but your ignition coil is on backwards......sorry hqd to say it. While im at it. The valve.cover breather should be chrome The coil is backwards because there was no way I was going to get it in correctly because of the fuel line, filter & vacuum lines. There's just way too much going on in that corner of the engine. So I figured, the coil will work the same no matter if it's facing East or West. As far as the breather goes, I wasn't sure. I've seen some of both.  Steve  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 The engine looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 Excellent work!!!!!! The engine looks great! Thanks guys! I ran into a little bit of unforeseen "fit" issues with the engine that required a little bit of adjustment. The engine is evidently a little longer than the AMT engine causing the fan to interfere with the radiator. The only way I could come up with to fix it, (or at least the easiest way) was to bore an impression into the radiator to accept the fan clutch. Not ideal, but it shouldn't be too evident when finished. Also, there was a void in the frame to accommodate the oil filter, but it was out of position & not deep enough for the Revell engine. So a little grinding with the trusty Dremel was required there as well. I've done a couple of test fits throughout the day, & everything seems to fit ok, I just hope I don't have any major issues upon final assembly. Time will tell I guess. Â Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I think your engine detail looks amazing very neat and clean. About your coil being backwards maybe the guy on the production line had a little hang over, I bet that kind of stuff happened a lot. Great work on your entire build so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I stand corrected regarding the placement of the dipstick. It wasn't until the 1970 model year that the' stick changed position , which coincides with the revised valve covets / addition of evapourative emissions controls .I will have to get me a couple of those MAD distributors . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Hope you dont mind me picking on it ( its all in good fun believe me )Â But correct the oil dipstick is correct on the outside of the exhaust manifold for 1969 and older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 Hope you dont mind me picking on it ( its all in good fun believe me ) Â Not at all Bill, I know you're just having a little fun with my ignorance of these cars in general. I've already gone to much greater lengths than I normally would have to be as correct as possible on this project, mostly because I have an excellent source of information...........You!! But, as Mick Jagger says, "You can't always get what you want". It'll be close enough for me, even with a few warts. Â Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Amazing work!MCM and the other magazine need to feature articles on rebuilding old annuals like this more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 Just a couple of teaser pics. I had pretty much dismissed using white walls on this one, but after trying them out, we have a winner! I said I wanted it to be a little different.  Steve   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426-Hemi Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 NICE work on that 440 Magnum Steve! DONE with attitude!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 The whitewalls add a little unexpected elegance! Looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stock Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I love whitelines on any late 60s car, reminds me of the kit tyres in the old AMT annuals, white line one side red line the other.This is absolutely stellar work as always Steve, Im a big fan of your builds, they are so clean and with a fantastic attention to detail. And I love the colour choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 hate to say it,,but told ya so The real car was avail with a thin white pinstripe tires,,, and with the all green looks so much better than the redlines or white letters Love it bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 (edited) Thanks guys!!I've been stretched out on my back like a corpse, & feeling like one as well, with a nasty virus of some sort for the past few days, so not a lot is happening.I am now back at work & visions of modeling are beginning to dance through my head, so I hope to be back at it full force this weekend.There's really not that much left to do so I'm hoping I'll surprise myself & finish it up by the end of the weekend.I really need to!It's been entirely too long since I finished a project. Steve Edited October 13, 2016 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 hate to say it,,but told ya soYou did Bill, which is why I needed to mock it up that way to get a feel for it.You just absolutely never see these old Mopar B-bodies with white walls any more.It's pretty much red lines or go home.Personally, I've never been much of a fan of redlines.You, my friend, will be getting a lot of credit for many of the things done to this kit, & I thank you for all of the help! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Oooooh! I wanna see the pics! They've gone AWOL on my end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I don't see them either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Steve, I've been absent for a while with a virus but good to be back and watch you work your magic on another great subject.Technical, or physical virus? Either way we hope it's cleared up and everything is going good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 your photos aren't showing up.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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