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Wow, it’s been a while. Things are actually going to start to happen! I spent nearly a year looking for a solid original block to build the stroker engine we have planned. I finally bit the bullet and fortunately found a Mopar recast block as the foundation. I had picked up new heads last fall...
The IBM Card does identify the dealer. My 66 Belvedere was received at H&F Sales and Service, 329 Main Street, Munith, MI 49259.
The car is identified as a "SOLD car" so it was ordered through the dealership and a buyer was waiting for the Hemi in it to go into a 33 Plymouth Coupe. Interesting...
Was down in St. Louis for a few days and popped on the caps I had purchased a while back. I like the look of the dog dish caps much better than the full caps.
I just received the report for my '66 Hemi Belvedere in October 2022. I put the request in in August 2022, so it really wasn't that bad of a turnaround.
I submitted a request to the Chrysler Historical Services for my IBM card on September 16th. I received an emailed copy of it today. Now if I could only decipher it. lol
The original engine from the car is long gone (although I may have a lead on it). The original owner worked for Chrysler at the proving grounds as a test driver (initially). He bought the car for the engine. Drove it home, pulled the Hemi and installed a 318 and proceeded to install the Hemi in...
I've dropped the engine off at the rebuilders and I have a decision to make. The crank has already been ground .040 so will need to be replaced. Because of this, I've got the option of stock crank and rods (which I have but will need work) or a stroker crank and new rods. The cost is fairly...
Well, this will be the last update for a while. Heading back north on Monday and won’t be back down until Thanksgiving. I’ll be looking for an upholstery shop to install the headliner when I’m back down. Hopefully I can find someone willing to come to the car.
Here’s a few photos of the car as...