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  1. funnykarman

    1965 AFX Coronet

    Started to work inside first, I know that is not the best way to do it but it's cold here to paint. Put the heater and defroster in place, put the fuse panel in place, covered up the floor with kilmat sound and heat killer. It's hard work for a old man but if has to be done. Took the dash apart...
  2. funnykarman

    1965 AFX Coronet

    Got the tires mounted and seated, Guys at Mavis tire made it look simple. Also ordered a new dana 60 with axles from Mosier and it looks great, called a couple of Shops to get it set up and was told $900.00 to do the job. WOW last one for me was in AZ about 4 years ago $350.00, Atlanta shops...
  3. funnykarman

    1965 AFX Coronet

    ALSO POISHING THE CENTER CAPS , WORKING ON INSTALLING THE HEATER AND DEFROSTER UNDER THE DASH. SANDED THE FLOOR TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PUT 3 COATS OF PRINER IN THEM. INSTALLED A POWER CUT OFF SWITCH ON THE SHIFTER HUMP, ALSO WILL PUT THE MSD6 UNIT ON IT, THIS WAY IT WILL BE AWAY FROM THE HEAT...
  4. funnykarman

    1965 AFX Coronet

    Ok , worked on getting the old tires off, it was hard to do by hand but with a little luck and a few choice words they are off. I am working on polishing them and the center caps back to being shiny again before mounting the new tires on. th wheels are 15x18 and look like aluminum commodes.
  5. funnykarman

    1965 AFX Coronet

    Received a text that my new tires were being shipped. The old ones on the car are so old that they have started to dry rot and Cracked in the treads new ones are 33x21.5x15 Hoosier Pro Street Radials . One more piece of the puzzle !
  6. funnykarman

    1964 Dodge 440

    Looks great, a tip from a old man , when you clean out the axel tubes use a toilet brush. With a couple of cans of brake clean. Tape the brush to all thread rod stand the rear end up in a tub or bucket and spray and brush away, Works great.
  7. funnykarman

    1965 Coronet AWB Build

    OK, Sold it last week.
  8. funnykarman

    1965 Coronet AWB Build

    What are you going to use for an oil pan? I have one That would work great on your car. My 65 AFX I wanted to run lower that most do. Your 65 sits high and would work great. 8qt Milodon 4x4 pan left me with only 3 inches Ground clearance my new pan has almost 6 inches. All that would be needed...
  9. funnykarman

    1965 AFX Coronet

    Still waiting for the oil pickup for the new Milodon pan, ordered a dipstick tube straight from Milodon, took 3 months and they finally shipped last week. Ordered new tires from Jegs 5 months ago, took my money on the order and still tells me next month! Picked up my new fenders from Sledcity...
  10. funnykarman

    1965 AFX Coronet

    Well I ordered more parts that will be needed, knowing that it will be driven when the weather is cold, I picked up a Vintage Air heater and defroster comb All the old stuff was thrown away years ago. I also ordered a new oil pan that was 5.5 inches deep, the one I have was for a 4x4 deep sump...
  11. funnykarman

    1965 AFX Coronet

    Ok, I was able to start ordering parts. Got a Powermaster 165amp alt. has to cut the motorplate to get it to fit, Ron Francis wireworks kit, going to rewire the whole car. Quickfuel pump 130gph and will use #10 hose. Fram fuel filter. Picked up a aluminum water pump housing from 440 source ...
  12. funnykarman

    1965 AFX Coronet

    managed to do a little more. Put foam and reflective padding in the roof of the car.
  13. funnykarman

    1965 AFX Coronet

    Ok . Got the new garage sorted out and started to do some small things . Having to finish the garage the 65 sat on my trailer . the tarp leaked and the top was a black rusty mess . I sanded for 2 days and put 3 coats of etching primer on it . Starting on the rear right side sanding and coating...
  14. funnykarman

    1965 AFX Coronet

    OK , still alive and moving around . Got new garage up and starting to move in . Unpacked a piece of art I had bought 22 years ago and had it framed with the intent of hanging it in the shop along with all my metal signs and clock That a friend and I put together a few years back . The painting...
  15. funnykarman

    1965 AFX Coronet

    Need some help , Have relocated in Georgia , about 50 miles outside Atlanta . Looking for good rear end shop and engine shop . Need dana 60 set up with Mark Williams caps . Also want to take the short block on my 472 crate Hemi and have it checked out before I run it , a lot of the articles I...
  16. funnykarman

    1965 AFX Coronet

    I have been working on my 66 barracuda funny car That I sold to a friend in N.C. but I found and replaced the 6 inch shifter handle on the Hurst push down shifter I have in the car , you would always have to lean forward to shift to first or third . I replaced it with a 8 inch stick with a curve...
  17. funnykarman

    1965 AFX Coronet

    Did a little more work on the car . took measurements and ordered lower and upper hoses for radiator . bottom hose I used a convoluted hose with wire in it . that would help keep the lower hose from being sucked in and restricting water flow . On the upper hose I ordered several pieces from...
  18. funnykarman

    1965 AFX Coronet

    Did a little more work on the 65 car . Got all the grill and bumper mounted starting to look like a car again . The hood gave me a fit , it's on but will need more work . The passenger headlight bezel will be restored soon .Just wanted to see everything together . Front plate and plate bezel...
  19. funnykarman

    1965 AFX Coronet

    Did a little more work on the 65 car . Welded in 2 pieces of angle to hold the motor plate . Will add more to them when I pull the motor back out to paint everything in the engine bay . Built a stand to hold the radiator used thick foam rubber to pad the bottom of the radiator . Made brackets to...
  20. funnykarman

    1965 AFX Coronet

    Ok finished up the tin work and got the fuel cell mounted and built and welded in the shock mounts . I pulled the Hemi out of the 66 cuda and changed every thing back over to the carb. set up . Put the Lakewood shield back on the block and put the Milodon rear sump pan back on . Rest On bottom...
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