After seven long years, the Polara is finally road worthy.
About this Mopar:
1962 Dodge Polara 500
Originally purchased in Sacramento California (John Drew Motors Inc.) Shipped November 4th 1961. Spent most of its life in Oregon.
Pulled the original 361 hp engine and replaced it with a fresh 1967 440, .040 TRW flat tops, Sum6401 cam. 452 heads. Dual 600 Eddies with a 50's - 60's cast iron intake. Rebuilt original 727 pushbutton transmission.
Upgraded rear axles to flanged. Replaced the 2.76 open rear with a 3.23 limited slip. All new brakes, removable drums all around. Doug's Headers with all new 2 1/2" exhaust. New hardboard headliner, new carpet, front seats redone. Rear seat is still original.
Here's my build thread on how it all took place.
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/taking-up-new-residence.114133/
Originally purchased in Sacramento California (John Drew Motors Inc.) Shipped November 4th 1961. Spent most of its life in Oregon.
Pulled the original 361 hp engine and replaced it with a fresh 1967 440, .040 TRW flat tops, Sum6401 cam. 452 heads. Dual 600 Eddies with a 50's - 60's cast iron intake. Rebuilt original 727 pushbutton transmission.
Upgraded rear axles to flanged. Replaced the 2.76 open rear with a 3.23 limited slip. All new brakes, removable drums all around. Doug's Headers with all new 2 1/2" exhaust. New hardboard headliner, new carpet, front seats redone. Rear seat is still original.
Here's my build thread on how it all took place.
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/taking-up-new-residence.114133/
