RodneyBad Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 There is a gap and I think the GTX actually DID have those gaps. Here is a link to the 68 Plymouth Brochure showing the Sport Satellite's tail panel. It has the gaps but not all of it is in red. If memory serves me correctly, the GTX had this same panel but had the extra red... http://www.oldcarbro...%20Line-13.html "O" I see now. Thanks. Nice Decals then.
mikelo Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 This is coming along very nice! I especially like how you handled the tailights! Great job so far. Mike
Custom Mike Posted August 17, 2011 Author Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) Thanks guys, I feel the end is near on this one. This update is just trying up some loose ends, then a bigger update will follow! The modified motor mounts painted, and my firewall has been drilled out for the heater hoses AND air conditioner line...I forgot the heater hose holes earlier... My front exhaust pipes, and exhaust manifolds. I added some 24 gauge wire to pin the manifolds to the engine, and some 22 Gauge wire to pin the pipes to the manifolds... The exhaust manifolds painted with some Metalizer Burnt Metal... And installed on the engine! At this point the engine is completed, since the transmission has received it's Metalizer Steel paint, time to drop it in it's permanent home! Edited November 10, 2014 by Custom Mike
Custom Mike Posted August 17, 2011 Author Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) OK, here's the big update...I made a driveshaft and installed the engine! What, you really expected a BIG update? Do you know who's typing this? And you still believed me? Man, I really hooked you with that, didn't I? Sorry, just gotta have my fun once in a while! Now for the pics, I made the driveshaft from aluminum tubing and the kit driveshaft, then installed the engine. The heater hoses from the '71 Duster kit were a breeze, the fit perfectly. The AC line, on the other hand, was a real pain. I had to heat it a few times and bend it in a few places, but I finally got it to sit like I wanted. Then I made some radiator hoses from an old negative battery lead from an Alarm Panel. The last piece will be getting the battery and cables in place, then I can glue the radiator and core support in place. Edited August 5, 2012 by Custom Mike
bandit1 Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 way cool makes me want to get on my 70 challenger t/a by revell and get it done!
Custom Mike Posted August 17, 2011 Author Posted August 17, 2011 What's stopping you Sean, get to it!
Tonioseven Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 I really LOVE the way this is progressing!! I especially dig those tail lights!!
moparfarmer Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 You are one crazy modeller. Very good job so far. Keep up the good work and show lots of pictures. Gonna be one sweet ride you won't want to give up.
RodneyBad Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Engine is looking Great. Nice to have had A/C..
Custom Mike Posted August 18, 2011 Author Posted August 18, 2011 Rodney, I'm not 100% positive that Jay had A/C on his Satellite, but the '71 Duster 340 came with it, and I was just too lazy to modify the fan belt assembly to remove it. So not only does he now have a Sport Satellite according to the tail light panel, he gets A/C to boot! Now if I could only find an under-dash 8-Track player! BTW, has anyone ever seen a Photo-Etched fret from any manufacturer with Satellite scripts on it?
RodneyBad Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Rodney, I'm not 100% positive that Jay had A/C on his Satellite, but the '71 Duster 340 came with it, and I was just too lazy to modify the fan belt assembly to remove it. So not only does he now have a Sport Satellite according to the tail light panel, he gets A/C to boot! Now if I could only find an under-dash 8-Track player! BTW, has anyone ever seen a Photo-Etched fret from any manufacturer with Satellite scripts on it? Well i do know that my 69 Sport Satellite had A/C, Took it off since it didn't work. Detail Master has or had a PE set of GTX parts that had a Satellite emblem on it too. I'll try and take a pic of the one I have.
RodneyBad Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) Taaa Daaa This is their PE set for the 67 GTX but it has Satellite scripts. Edited August 18, 2011 by RodneyBad
Custom Mike Posted August 18, 2011 Author Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) Thanks Rodney, I found the set on Detail Master's site, but it's listed as a Model Car Garage item. While I was at it, I had to grab a '68 Dart PE set, got one of those waiting for it's turn on the bench!! Edited August 18, 2011 by Custom Mike
RodneyBad Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Thanks Rodney, I found the set on Detail Master's site, but it's listed as a Model Car Garage item. While I was at it, I had to grab a '68 Dart PE set, got one of those waiting for it's turn on the bench!! It was a Loooooooooooong time ago that I got those. Sorry bout that, glad ya found them.
Custom Mike Posted August 19, 2011 Author Posted August 19, 2011 OK, mini-update, this is all I can do for now, gotta let the windows dry for a day or so. I finished off the exhaust system, then got my battery and cables installed. Then I detailed the front bumper and grille, so they're all ready to go. Now if we could ever get someone to tell me where the breather lines connect on a 318, I can finish this baby off!
RodneyBad Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 It's all looking good. can't help ya with the aircleaner cause I went straight to a K&N Open Element Air cleaner when I got mine. But what I recall, with the Snorkel facing the Driver side headlight area (5: a clock position) The Breather line was around (roughly) the 11:00 a clock position facing forward.
Custom Mike Posted August 19, 2011 Author Posted August 19, 2011 I'm in the same boat Rodney, I went with an open-element Mr Gasket air cleaner on my old Charger, so I don't recall where they connected either. And pics online of 318's seem to be either very fuzzy, grainy, or still have the air cleaner installed, so they're useless for me. I've got a buddy who's a total Mopar fanatic, but he's been working himself to death, so he hasn't returned my calls yet, as soon as the Shaggy one calls, I can move ahead!
Jantrix Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 Wow. Your attention to detail is fantastic. Great work.
mopar01lee Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 Just plain beautiful workmanship... I love it . Later days ..... Davin
Custom Mike Posted August 23, 2011 Author Posted August 23, 2011 Thanks guys, I just got a reply from my buddy about the location of the lines from the PCV valve and breather, so I should be able to get those parts nailed down tomorrow night (When I'm not on call!). I'm also going to make some new side widows and vent windows, the kit windows are just way too thick for my tastes, so stay tuned!
kenb Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 This is coming out real nice. I remember those cars well. I spent 40 years working for Chrysler. Just a few things, I'm not nit picking, just observations. This car has column shift, so I would think it's an automatic. If this is the case you have the wrong transmission. The one in the pictures is a 4 speed manual. A base model 318 car had a Y pipe with single exhaust. But that is relevant because many people installed duals including myself. Ken
Custom Mike Posted August 25, 2011 Author Posted August 25, 2011 Ken, I know it's the wrong transmission, heck, it's a 340, not a 318. But I didn't worry about it, to me it's a very minor issue, not even worth worrying about. Jay did put duals on his, heck, i put 'em on every car I had back then!
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