426 street wedge

[Dave L]

Hello All,The 426 street wedge engine is together and waiting for dyno on Dec 9. I have been devoting all my time in puting this engine together and gathering more parts.Theres been another change I decided to put air condition so I had to find an air dash.We tested everything with a vaccum pump and few adjustments the original air seems to work.The windshield won't go in until everything is tested with the system charged.I hoping the engine will be in the car shortly after it comes from the dyno.Here a few pic[ATTACH

 

[64BEL]

Looking good, Dave - keep up the good work!

 

[jay t.]

There's no known shortage of rough bastards out there... I'm sure you'll make it a whole lot nicer when you're done with it..

Thats what I thought when I saw mine . I guess it's factory. Also notice the white block above the frame section under the hump. It's a thick foam piece glued to the hump. Great work by the way

 

[aldal]

Somehow I have overlooked your build until now and I have to say it has been a very interesting one to date. Good luck and keep the updates coming. :headbang:

 

[Dave L]

Hello All,Today we re- dyed the door panels to spruce them up a little and got the rear panels installed. I got the dye from Herbs seems to be good stuff.The carpet was also installed as well as the rear seat.Starting to look like a car again.I can't wait untill tuesday to dyno the engine.

 

[Homstead]

Looking good Dave! Its coming together nicely!

 

[65 Coronet]

Looking great Dave!

 

[62 Dart Convertible]

Starting to look like a car again.I can't wait untill tuesday to dyno the engine.

Looks great Dave, you have been busy!

Looking forward to hearing dyno results...

 

[Dave L]

Hello All, Here is my Dyno results.I had a blast today.

 

[62 Dart Convertible]

Nice numbers Dave - lovely spread of of torque!!

 

[747Hemi]

Nice!

 

[Sonny Black]

Dave,congrats! too nice a Thread not to follow this to the finish! :headbang:

 

[triggerfish]

Awesome job on the Coronet! That 426 is a torque monster so make sure you got an extra set
of tires.

 

[Dave L]

Well I got some more things done.I have plans on installing the engine, trans, and headers friday I forgot to mention the stock bell housing degree in at .010 run out not bad for a machined bell to fit the larger collar for the 18 spline.Things are finally going my way

 

[383man]

Very nice numbers. She is looking real good ! Ron

 

[jj426savoy]

Great job Dave.........been following from the beginning........jay

 

[Dave L]

Hello All,The engine is in.Mike Hostler has a general garage here in Bellwood and a good friend.He offered to let me install the engine,trans and headers in his bay with a lift hows that for a friend.Bill Coady is another friend with a roll back so the tow was also offered.The engine motor mounts were a problem at first. I didn't know what was what since the came with out an engine.A couple of phone calls and Bill Overcash was able answer a few Question about the mounts. Mike Hostler,Bill Coady,and I got everything in.Mike Hostler said to me why dont you do everything underneath the car tomorrow that you can so he gave me a key.The e-brake and a lot of little things were done today what a big help. Bill Overcash came down to the garage also.Bruce Dunlap and his son Alex was also there for a hand if we needed it.I am so blessed with so many good close friends.Dave L

 

[jj426savoy]

Wow Dave that looks great.......no better feeling than seeing everything finally coming together..........jay

 

[Homstead]

Your car looks awesome Dave! Your going to have to put your friends on your Christmas list this year! How are your headers fitting? I have some Hedmans that required some dimpling for spark plug and starter clearance. Hopefully yours are better! Please post some pics of your exhaust system when its in. Keep up the good work!

 

[Dave L]

Hello All,I was asked about the header fitment.I have a set of Dougs 2" primaries and the left side fit good a little tight but its in there, and the right side had some problems had to dimple one of the tubes for torsion bar clearance and also a little too close to the shock tower.I was talking to Bill and we think it maybe the eldelbroks heads that made them a little tight.Other than that I'm happy.I got a few more things done today I'll post some pictures tomorrow. Dave L