1965 Bel I before and after...

I recently changed out my 8-3/4 for a Dana 60 on my car... here are the before and after pics. FYI, I bought the new Super Stock springs from Jegs about 2 years ago and what a mess. From the main front eye bolt to the set screw for the spring perches, were off about a 1/4 of an inch. I had to tear down the old springs and new springs to build my own. But, it's finally done, now all I need to do is yank out the puny 273 for my 440. Any suggestions/ideas for the headers, other than TTI, I am using a big block cable shift 727 and heard the TTI's have some clearance issues. Right now I'm leaning towards Hooker.

Oh, BTW, I am also using this forum to show my lil' bro' who also is a gear head currently attending Wyotech's Hot Rod and Body program, the progress on my car. I am trying to sway him to the dark side of Mopar. Big "shout out" BJ!!! Keep up the hard work, You're making big bro' PROUD!!!

Sweet!

Looks killer, i love the stance.. What size MTs are on the back?

Sweet, looks good!

Yeah, I got wood! Looks awesome, keep posting pics as you go along.

Awesome...I just love those 65 Plymouths. To make it look more "superstock", I would raise the nose. That tacho on the dash...sweet. Is that a Sun?

You know I like it ! :yes: Looks great now. Ron


http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1620/1011563/1887759/362705709.jpg

I have 11" wide tread, I'll have to hunt down the size... the tach is from Jegs, I'll have to get that info as well.
Thanks for the compliments.

It really change the look of the car. Real nice!

Here is a pic of my 9 sec 65

Yes, 65 Bel or Sats. I love them.
Please share some more pics...

I recently changed out my 8-3/4 for a Dana 60 on my car... here are the before and after pics. FYI, I bought the new Super Stock springs from Jegs about 2 years ago and what a mess. From the main front eye bolt to the set screw for the spring perches, were off about a 1/4 of an inch. I had to tear down the old springs and new springs to build my own. But, it's finally done, now all I need to do is yank out the puny 273 for my 440. Any suggestions/ideas for the headers, other than TTI, I am using a big block cable shift 727 and heard the TTI's have some clearance issues. Right now I'm leaning towards Hooker.

Oh, BTW, I am also using this forum to show my lil' bro' who also is a gear head currently attending Wyotech's Hot Rod and Body program, the progress on my car. I am trying to sway him to the dark side of Mopar. Big "shout out" BJ!!! Keep up the hard work, You're making big bro' PROUD!!!

Did you use the "new" spring mounts that are designed to make up the differance between the stock and SS Springs?

Looks awesome! Man, what a difference wheels, tires and stace did for that car.

Great looking Car!!.

those tires look like 315-60-15

Like night & day:yes:Went from lookin like a slant 6 to max wedge,,,,,,or even a HEMI car:grin:I am diggin it:yes:

need some more updated pics. looks great!

awesome car!, keep up the good work

Joey

I got my engine back and ready to start putting it all together, after I get the fire wall and engine bay painted and possibly yank the K-member for some freshening up... BTW, anyone have any thoughts on buying a used converter? It is a Turbo Action (Part #17805??) 10" Street/Strip, about 15 years old with very minimal use... I know the owner pretty well and I trust him, but I would like to get some opinions on buying a used converter... Anyway, thanks for the kind words about my car, I will get some more pics and get them posted!!! Hope to see everyone next weekend at the Nat's in Ohio!!!!

very cool car

You have a 50/50 chance of getting lucky with a used converter:edgy:If you can fit a new converter into your budget,I would say get a new one:yes:

get a new reman mobile home converter about 75 bucks at a transmission supply place has a nice mild stall and they work great

WoW! from mild mannered to WICKED! Nice Job!

I bought the Doug's headers b4 they sold out.They fit great on my application 1963 Fury.

Bump... Getting ready to stuff the 440 in, waiting on the torque converter...

nice looking ride keep up the good work

I love that transformation - like Clark Kent into Superman!!! Amazing what a set of tires and rims could do for a cars attitude.

What did you end uo doing for a 'verter??

Probably going to get with Neal Chance Race Converter's and get something coming.... Unless you have any ideas?

Probably going to get with Neal Chance Race Converter's and get something coming.... Unless you have any ideas?

They make a good piece,just very expensive.If you ask 10 people's opinions,you will get 15:tongue8:

I just purchases a TCI, 890-142200 CONVERTER S/FIGHTER 727... Any thoughts on this piece?

I just got the 440 put in last night... Trying to get everything done for the Tulsa show at the strip... Would love to bang it down the track once!!!

More pictures please. :sixpack:

Any updates?

I finally got some time to get some pics.... I have to finish wet sanding where the trim was. Plus I have to get the everything wired and broke in, but here are some pics....

i finally got some time to get some pics.... I have to finish wet sanding where the trim was. Plus i have to get the everything wired and broke in, but here are some pics....


NICE!!!! Keep us posted.

Are those A-100 Van seats on the shelf going in the car?

Looks good

Sweet!

We need to all show up next Spring at the Friday night cruise at Central and West and do a Mopar Early B show of force! LOL!

HELL YEAH!!!! I should be ready to go by then. With J, Randy,Chuck and myself, we can represent with you!! And yes those are A100 van seats, but they are for my '65 Dodge 2 dr sedan. I have another set I may put in there, but I will decide that later.... Very observant though!!

What headers did you go with and are they 1 7/8" to 2" stepped or bigger? They look really good.

that car is looking great!! the paint even seems to be buffing out quite nicely. Keep it up!

The headers are 2-1/8" TTI...

I think you need to put the old front runners on and show some pics on here of that, with the black steelies on the back.

I just purchases a TCI, 890-142200 CONVERTER S/FIGHTER 727... Any thoughts on this piece?

I'm running the same converter in my RR. Love it!!! (I bought it used) LOL! But so far so good!

I would like to hear more about the powerplant. Sweet looking car by the way!

It's a steel crank 440 bored .030 over with some (unknown to me) race pistons from my buddy's motor. Comp springs,
Comp cam:
gross valve lift .018 intake, .020 exhaust
duration @ .050
intake 274
exhaust 282
11.5:1 compression, Holley 850 CFM, ported steel heads, reverse valve body manual shift 727 trans, line lock.... I'm sure i left stuff out, but oh well...

Sounds like fun!

It's a steel crank 440 bored .030 over with some (unknown to me) race pistons from my buddy's motor. Comp springs,
Comp cam:
gross valve lift .018 intake, .020 exhaust
duration @ .050
intake 274
exhaust 282
11.5:1 compression, Holley 850 CFM, ported steel heads, reverse valve body manual shift 727 trans, line lock.... I'm sure i left stuff out, but oh well...

What are you using for a shifter?

I've been looking at all the different types/brands and haven't decided on one I really like yet. My 727 has a Cheetah manual valvebody too but it's fwd pattern.

I'm staying with the old school column shift!! HELL YEAH!! Now I need to find the reverse shift pattern detint...

I'm staying with the old school column shift!! HELL YEAH!! Now I need to find the reverse shift pattern detint...

One of the guys on Moparts was reproducing the reverse manual valvebody lens that came on the A990 cars....

I really liked the slapstick shifter in my '71 Cuda but one of those would look out of place (plastic t-handle) in an early B. Pushbutton would be the ultimate but too much of a hassle and too complex to fit to the later trans. at this point. Maybe a Pro-stick with a red ball handle to match the interior?!

One of the guys on Moparts was reproducing the reverse manual valvebody lens that came on the A990 cars....

I really liked the slapstick shifter in my '71 Cuda but one of those would look out of place (plastic t-handle) in an early B. Pushbutton would be the ultimate but too much of a hassle and too complex to fit to the later trans. at this point. Maybe a Pro-stick with a red ball handle to match the interior?!

You need one of the original B&M Quick Click shifters with the chrome cover.Sorta like this one only with the chrome cover.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/B-M-QUICK-CLICK-SHIFTER-GASSER-RAT-ROD-55-CHEVY-VINTAGE-/390239764645

You need one of the original B&M Quick Click shifters with the chrome cover.Sorta like this one only with the chrome cover.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/B-M-QUICK-CLICK-SHIFTER-GASSER-RAT-ROD-55-CHEVY-VINTAGE-/390239764645

Yeah, something old school would be way cool in this car!

I think I recall seeing a pic of that shifter with the chrome cover on the HAMB.

I bought mine from the guy on moparts.I think his screen name is area51.You can do a search on Moparts.BTW very nice piece,was not cheap though.

NICE!!!! Keep us posted.

Are those A-100 Van seats on the shelf going in the car?


damn, Kev, you got the Eagle eye.
A100 van seats going in that car. keep up the great work.

here's my 65 interior. finished it last winter.

I checked, there is no area51 on Moparts... Any ideas. And how much is "not cheap"?

Thanks for the help.

I checked, there is no area51 on Moparts... Any ideas. And how much is "not cheap"?

Thanks for the help.

The member's name is "topside"

Here is his contact info. topside340@yahoo.com

[QUOTE=SUPERSTOCKRACER;105671]damn, Kev, you got the Eagle eye.


LOL... Yha and my wife says I never pay attention.

Awesome car, dude. I'm restoring a 65 satty myself. Question....can I tell what options the car originally came with by the VIN in the engine bay? It's slightly differnt in format than the one inside the drivers side door. If so, how? THanks for any help!

Nice ride. I want to drop a big wedge in mine too! Keep the photos coming.

That's a question for the HARDCORE numbers matching :headbang: dudes, to be honest, I try and focus my knowledge around the stripped down factory race cars with very minimal options.


I normally do a Mopar Vin search using Yahoo or Google... Hope that helps some...

BTW, I bought the reverse shift pattern detint, very nice piece, but holy cow was it pricey!!! I'd do it again though :thebirdman:

That's a question for the HARDCORE numbers matching :headbang: dudes, to be honest, I try and focus my knowledge around the stripped down factory race cars with very minimal options.


I normally do a Mopar Vin search using Yahoo or Google... Hope that helps some...

BTW, I bought the reverse shift pattern detint, very nice piece, but holy cow was it pricey!!! I'd do it again though :thebirdman:

Did you get it from "topside"?

Super nice car! Not to side bar the conversation, but I notice that the car had a Lloyd McKee dealer badge on the back. Lloyd McKee was a Plymouth dealer in Albuquerque, NM which was in operation from the mid 50's to the late 80's. I thought I would mention it just in case you didn't know.

Yes it was topside.I paid $275 for mine free shipping though!

Yes I paid $150 for mine with free shipping...

I did buy this car from Albuquerque, NM a couple of years ago... I am very bummed and pretty much sick of the car at this point, I need to escape from it for a while. I got burned on some shoddy body work & the guy didn't finish it. So, I have a 1/2 assed attempt at body-work and a messy garage. I am torn between putting the car in primer or trying to match the paint where I filled the side-trim holes... I guess I also need some thoughts and encouragement as I want to drink till I puke and puke till I pass-out thinking about this project... I know it's probably not as bad as it looks, I'm just a little irked about the whole deal!

That sucks. I'm sorry to hear about the body work fiasco. The car is super cool and the work you have done to it so far is awesome! Don't get discouraged keep your mind on the end goal, you'll get there.

I did buy this car from Albuquerque, NM a couple of years ago... I am very bummed and pretty much sick of the car at this point, I need to escape from it for a while. I got burned on some shoddy body work & the guy didn't finish it. So, I have a 1/2 assed attempt at body-work and a messy garage. I am torn between putting the car in primer or trying to match the paint where I filled the side-trim holes... I guess I also need some thoughts and encouragement as I want to drink till I puke and puke till I pass-out thinking about this project... I know it's probably not as bad as it looks, I'm just a little irked about the whole deal!

Mine isn't perfect either but I put it in black primer and plan on beating the piss out of it! It's a work in progress and I figure I'll straighten it a panel at a time until it's ready for shiney paint!

There's not many cars still out there like ours and they definitely get more attention than a Fox bodied stang or a F-body Camaro! The old guys really sit up and take notice since they remember cars like this at the dragstrip!

Once you hit the loud pedal you won't care about what it looks like!!

Well one of our fellow B-Body only members RJB helped me with my starter and got the header bolted on... Thanks for the Help J!! Now, once I spend the week moving, I will get back to building this car!! Thanks again J!! I needed a re-charge!!

Cool! Get it finished up so we can all go play this summer!

Thats what fellow B-Body friends our for, to help when you get burned out or just need that push over the top, its all down her from here.

Getting closer. I need to complete the wiring and it should be ready to fire... I also purchased a disc brake kit, now I need to get a new master cylinder
and get the rear brakes connected.

Now that looks SWEET!!!

Nice.

Coming along real NICE!!!

LOL... Yha and my wife says I never pay attention.

... and a smart man won't tell his wife about how he spotted a car part in a picture to prove that he "pays attention"!! lol

PM sent.BTW cars looking good!!

You do nice work.

Just got the disc brakes put on, the car turns over, but I need to rework a fuel line and add tranny fluid before I get the car running for good! I'm getting closer, but my wife and I started building a house, so my time has been consumed with her project... Hopefully by February I will be able to drive it (weather permitting).

Don't know if I missed it in reading through but did you ever list the tire - wheels sizes used on the car? Love the looks of it, more pictures please.

Awesome upgrades!

Keep up the good work - don't get discouraged! :hello2:

What size are the rear tires? Look like 315-60-15. Are the springs moved in?

What size are the rear tires? Look like 315-60-15. Are the springs moved in?



Yes, they are 315-60-15. And yes, I moved the springs in. Getting closer to at least getting my house done, and getting me back on track to getting this thing on the road...

Did you get it from "topside"?

Yes, topside was very easy to deal with!!

Don't know if I missed it in reading through but did you ever list the tire - wheels sizes used on the car? Love the looks of it, more pictures please.

The wheels are 15x10

Moving into my new house this weekend... My car has been moved to my Dad's shop WITH the disc brakes installed :headbang: I hope to finish up some loose ends and get the car running in a couple of weeks. I will also get a few more pics. Thanks for the encouragement RJB and Dodge330... I hope to be burning rubber along side you two in the very near future!

I hope so too!

I still have minor things to finish up before I can take the car for a spin but the wife-god decided we needed some new furniture. :eek:

Very cool project. Make sure you wear Levis, a Hanes white tshirt, and have a Dick Landy stogie hanging out of your mouth when you drop the hammer on the last yellow. :D

Coming along nicely!Keep going you'll git er done! BTW you will have to vent your fuel cell to the outside of the car to pass tech at an NHRA track.

Thats a very clean 65 to start with. Nice stance and good luck.

Getting closer... Fitting the brake hoses and rear brake lines...

Great Looking '65!

More Pics!!