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Thought I would post up some updates. Been busy collecting parts and continuing to build. I picked up a chrome front bumper recently and found all...
You already know my opinion on your engine swap! ;)
Here is my 55 C1B with a 325 Hemi [ATTACH]
I have 4 lifters that are not pumping up all the way. #1 exhaust can be compressed with my thumb on the rocker arm. Looking at some of the...
The plugs are gapped at .035. The truck has Sanderson shorty headers on it, no stock manifolds here. After all of the different suggestions and...
The crankcase is also vented at the front of the block for the oil fill tube. My machinist also thought the valve build up looked fuel related. I...
As for the heat riser port, where could the water be coming from? There is no water in the manifold. Possibly a cracked head or head gasket? How...
The spark plug tubes are used but look fine. I will have to see if there is a source for the Dodge tubes. They are shorter than the Chryslers. I...
There is no baffling under the PCV valve. It's just a flat finned aluminum cover with the hole drilled in it for the valve. Sounds like I will...
Had a great time at the show and saw some really nice cars. My favorite was the 5 window with the Desoto Hemi. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
The top picture in the post shows the plugs and the compression readings written on the board. The front right is #1 and the left front is #2. So...
I have a whopping 200 miles of use on the new engine. It is using alot of oil. It also has 4 lifters that are not pumping up all the way which has...
57 Dodge 325 Hemi[ATTACH]
Wow! Thanks for the Offer Mark! I might just take you up on that.
Only two wires... one to the + post on the light and the other to the internal area of the tach.
I do need to get down there some day. My buddy Foley heads down there all the time. Maybe now with 12v, I will be able to see enough to drive at...
Thanks for the compliments! Currently she still has the stock 3 speed. I have a 54 Plymouth R10 overdrive that I was going to put in for the retro...
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Thought I would share my 55 Dodge build. I have been working on her since 2015 when I picked her up in pieces from my Dad in Oregon. I took her...
It has been converted to 12v and has a 325 Hemi. I have heard Dixcos didnt need a driver like the Suns. But this is new to me!
I just picked up this vintage Dixco tach for my 55 Dodge. I dont know much about it but it looked good on the column. Any ideas how to hook up a 2...
I replaced the brakes and lines on my 55 C1B and installed a rebuilt master cylinder. Once I got her all filled up and started to bleed the...
1995 and up...
I was experimenting with an Explorer sway bar. I mocked it up, and it looked like it would work. However, I have been too busy working on my Dodge...
Currently, I am swapping in the 3.73's and will give it some road use. From there, I will decide if I need to swap in the R10 OD. I will keep...
Great car! Always looking forward to progress pics!
My club coupe has roll down back windows too. Only the business coupes had stationary windows. I think there is less or no side trim compared to...
Oldstyle... not sure about the headlight rings. But you have a really nice car!
Shortly, I am picking up a 55 Dodge C1B pickup from my dad. It comes with a pile of extra parts including a 54 Plymouth tranny with overdrive. I...
Lookin good!
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