Dibbons
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"Project Odyssey" will entail the transformation of a Frenso, California based 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus (matching numbers 318) into a never produced 1972 "Super Satellite". The inspiration for this vehicle is the Model Products Corporation (MPC) 1/25 model kit #6282 of the 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner (Superbird option). Certain modification have already been made during the reassembly of the vehicle from the torn down version as purchased in 12/2014 for the drive to Baja California Sur (04/2015) where the restoration/transformation is now taking place. Those pre-trip mods were #1: 1971 rear bumper, tail lights, and rear valance (my personal preference-never was satisfied with the 1972 bumper/tail light arrangement) and #2: semi-NASCAR style dual side exhaust using "purple hornies" mufflers. To replace the clumsy looking 1972 side marker lights, 1971 versions will soon be adapted.
The Chrysler 1971 experimental wind tunnel rear wing and nose will be adapted along with a genuine 1972 Roadrunner grille or scaled down 1972 facsimile grille (depending on final grille cross section size) to distinguish this vehicle from any previously custom-fabricated 1971 Plymouth Superbird models already completed.
Other tentative details: #a-no fender scoops (no reason for them thanks to the slick 71-72 fuselage styling); #b-no air grabber or hood scoop to conform with NASCAR styling/aerodynamics; #c-factory style back light louvers (1971 style) because they look good and add some style; #d-displacement displayed on hood (via NASCAR rules) of "305 CU IN" assuming wing cars in 1972 would have been prohibited from using a larger displacement motor (if at all possible, a true 305 motor will replace the factory 318); #e-regardless of displacement, motor will utilize factory correct 1972 Thermoquad carburetor and factory correct 1972 cast iron intake manifold from production 1972 340 motors.
The just rebuilt original 904 automatic, 2.71 ration 8 1/4 differential, and factory cast iron exhaust manifolds will be retained in accordance with what Chrysler engineers would have offered the general public if such a 1972 "Super Satellite" had ever seen production. If Hayes "recall rims" or facsimiles are not located (my personal "wow factor" choice) then factory 1972 Satellite wheel covers may simply be used with the present 21570R14 tires and factory rims.
The Chrysler 1971 experimental wind tunnel rear wing and nose will be adapted along with a genuine 1972 Roadrunner grille or scaled down 1972 facsimile grille (depending on final grille cross section size) to distinguish this vehicle from any previously custom-fabricated 1971 Plymouth Superbird models already completed.
Other tentative details: #a-no fender scoops (no reason for them thanks to the slick 71-72 fuselage styling); #b-no air grabber or hood scoop to conform with NASCAR styling/aerodynamics; #c-factory style back light louvers (1971 style) because they look good and add some style; #d-displacement displayed on hood (via NASCAR rules) of "305 CU IN" assuming wing cars in 1972 would have been prohibited from using a larger displacement motor (if at all possible, a true 305 motor will replace the factory 318); #e-regardless of displacement, motor will utilize factory correct 1972 Thermoquad carburetor and factory correct 1972 cast iron intake manifold from production 1972 340 motors.
The just rebuilt original 904 automatic, 2.71 ration 8 1/4 differential, and factory cast iron exhaust manifolds will be retained in accordance with what Chrysler engineers would have offered the general public if such a 1972 "Super Satellite" had ever seen production. If Hayes "recall rims" or facsimiles are not located (my personal "wow factor" choice) then factory 1972 Satellite wheel covers may simply be used with the present 21570R14 tires and factory rims.
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