Ron 73
Deceased, But not forgotton
Thumbs up to you buddy, a man of integrity and fine example! Very cool for sure!!! 
My 1967 Belvedere Convertible Plans and Restoration (aka - Mad Scientist Build)
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Ahem **Cough** 5.7 Cough**
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MoparFest in Canada . . . One incredible trip ! !
The trip to Canada to meet up with Goon . . . is a Trip that I will not forget for a long time ! ! Goon was an incredible host, has become an incredible friend ( yeah - twin turbo's in the convertible ! ! ) and all that made for one heck of a weekend ! !
While riding with Goon in his road Runner - I saw this site in the rear-view mirror - If that is not MENACING ! ! !
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Of course this picture needs to be shown of Goon's Road Runner from the back
( the ONLY time it's sitting still is at a RED LIGHT - Trust me, I know ! )
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I feel lucky that 747 allowed me to tag along and make the trip up with him and his daughter . . . the trip was fantastic - Count your blessings, and enjoy all the time you can with her before she grows up ( that happens TOO DARN FAST . . . )
Thanks For the great time this weekend Goon - You and your girlfriend are welcome down here in NC anytime - Looking forward to it !
The trip to Canada to meet up with Goon . . . is a Trip that I will not forget for a long time ! ! Goon was an incredible host, has become an incredible friend ( yeah - twin turbo's in the convertible ! ! ) and all that made for one heck of a weekend ! !
While riding with Goon in his road Runner - I saw this site in the rear-view mirror - If that is not MENACING ! ! !
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Of course this picture needs to be shown of Goon's Road Runner from the back
( the ONLY time it's sitting still is at a RED LIGHT - Trust me, I know ! )
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I feel lucky that 747 allowed me to tag along and make the trip up with him and his daughter . . . the trip was fantastic - Count your blessings, and enjoy all the time you can with her before she grows up ( that happens TOO DARN FAST . . . )
Thanks For the great time this weekend Goon - You and your girlfriend are welcome down here in NC anytime - Looking forward to it !
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Any time Kahn! You're always welcome here.
I think the win this weekend for you was all that valuable information from the vendor regarding your 5.7!
I think the win this weekend for you was all that valuable information from the vendor regarding your 5.7!
Another update from the Canada trip . . .
After the fantastic time that we had up in Canada, with Goon as our wonderful host, the return trip included a stop at . . .
Where else but Summit Racing in Akron Ohio ! ! ! ( proof - tail of 747Mopar's car and the Summit sign )
Fast forward to Friday evening, I return home from work and find a package outside my garage door . . .
And my Hood Hinges have arrived . . .
Sure hope that the fitment goes better than my initial attempt . . .
they claim that they will fit ? ? ? ( got my finger's crossed )
After the fantastic time that we had up in Canada, with Goon as our wonderful host, the return trip included a stop at . . .
Where else but Summit Racing in Akron Ohio ! ! ! ( proof - tail of 747Mopar's car and the Summit sign )
Fast forward to Friday evening, I return home from work and find a package outside my garage door . . .
And my Hood Hinges have arrived . . .
Sure hope that the fitment goes better than my initial attempt . . .
they claim that they will fit ? ? ? ( got my finger's crossed )
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Damn those are purdy!!
You managing any time in on the car this weekend?
You managing any time in on the car this weekend?
usaroadrunner
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those wont fit kahn, so ship those bad boys over here in illinois...lol...did goon show you how his 522 fer racin motor run. glad you guys had a blast.
kb67mopar
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Sounds like that was a great trip! Definitely got me envious.
747mopar
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Well just imagine having the best possible host you could have then mix the fact that he has a badass Mopar (orange one at that!!!) into the mix along with some great food, lots of Mopars and some real fun cruising (100+mph and burnouts) and yes it was quite fun haha.
kb67mopar
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Way to rub it in! HAHA sounds like an absolute blast. One day I'll make it down there for that sort of debauchery
Side tracked - house stuff . . .
Had a neighbor digging out his basement and had some extra dirt . . . and I had a bit of a hollow that collected water when it rained . . . so when they asked if I needed some dirt, I took the opportunity to fill in this hollow . . .
Supplied them with a case of adult beverages . . . and a case a water . . .
After a day of "attempting" to move all that dirt by hand and wearing myself out . . .
I borrowed their bobcat to get it moved around and close . . .
Now I can do the fine tuning and get some grass seed down on this area . . . should work out just fine . . .
Had a neighbor digging out his basement and had some extra dirt . . . and I had a bit of a hollow that collected water when it rained . . . so when they asked if I needed some dirt, I took the opportunity to fill in this hollow . . .
Supplied them with a case of adult beverages . . . and a case a water . . .
After a day of "attempting" to move all that dirt by hand and wearing myself out . . .
I borrowed their bobcat to get it moved around and close . . .
Now I can do the fine tuning and get some grass seed down on this area . . . should work out just fine . . .
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You're supposed to be starting body work in the car not the yard!! Hahaha
I know . . . I know . . .
I know . . . I know . . . but you know you HAVE to keep up the house too . . . I did get out and re-test-fitted the hood hinges . . . They FIT ! !
And I'm really happy with the way that they're going to look . . .
In the closed configuration . . .
In the open configuration . . .
And I moved the forward struts out far enough so that there is PLENTY of room for the to open freely . . . Whooohoooo ! ! ! !
I know . . . I know . . . but you know you HAVE to keep up the house too . . . I did get out and re-test-fitted the hood hinges . . . They FIT ! !
And I'm really happy with the way that they're going to look . . .
In the closed configuration . . .
In the open configuration . . .
And I moved the forward struts out far enough so that there is PLENTY of room for the to open freely . . . Whooohoooo ! ! ! !
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Question about those hood hinges.... How much resistance is on them? Some fiberglass hoods will work with a "light duty" spring.... curious if these would be an option
Getting some work done . . . .
Finally made it out to the shop today, got the old shock support out of the car so I can weld in a new ( stronger ) support.
SHOCKS
Since I've narrowed my rear end 3" on each side, I'm going to have to move the bolt holes for the shocks inboard by 3" on each side . . . so while I'm in the process of doing that I figured I might as well get this thing reinforced a little better for supporting the shocks ( I can't believe that the shocks are supported on 16 gauge steel - the support is really flimsy )
MAGNUM FORCE FRONT SUSPENSION
Also spent some time trying to figure out the Magnum Force Front clip ( might get it mounted in the car tomorrow ) and the motor mounts . . . only to find out that I may have stumbled on yet another difference in the engine blocks that come out of the Magnum Station Wagon car vs the Truck version of the 5.7 Hemi . . . I will need to get on the phone with Magnum Force on Monday to see if my detective work is correct and see if they can help me get what I need to get the engine mounted in the front suspension . . .
I think I know what it needs . . .
When you order the hinges you specify if you're using
a carbon fiber hood
a fiberglass hood
aftermarket steel
a stock steel hood
You can call them - they probably adjust the piston to the weight of the hood that you're using.
I'd hope that they got that figured out so these "might" be an option for you too . . . they sure are PURDY ! ! ! !
Finally made it out to the shop today, got the old shock support out of the car so I can weld in a new ( stronger ) support.
SHOCKS
Since I've narrowed my rear end 3" on each side, I'm going to have to move the bolt holes for the shocks inboard by 3" on each side . . . so while I'm in the process of doing that I figured I might as well get this thing reinforced a little better for supporting the shocks ( I can't believe that the shocks are supported on 16 gauge steel - the support is really flimsy )
MAGNUM FORCE FRONT SUSPENSION
Also spent some time trying to figure out the Magnum Force Front clip ( might get it mounted in the car tomorrow ) and the motor mounts . . . only to find out that I may have stumbled on yet another difference in the engine blocks that come out of the Magnum Station Wagon car vs the Truck version of the 5.7 Hemi . . . I will need to get on the phone with Magnum Force on Monday to see if my detective work is correct and see if they can help me get what I need to get the engine mounted in the front suspension . . .
I think I know what it needs . . .
When you order the hinges you specify if you're using
a carbon fiber hood
a fiberglass hood
aftermarket steel
a stock steel hood
You can call them - they probably adjust the piston to the weight of the hood that you're using.
I'd hope that they got that figured out so these "might" be an option for you too . . . they sure are PURDY ! ! ! !
747mopar
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That's awesome that your fitting it up, things get more exciting when parts start getting bolted on and you start seeing what the final product will look like. Can't wait to see the motor nesseled in place.
shock support progress . . .
Got some pictures and some more progress on the shock support replacement - I'll be replacing the flimsy original support with square tubing.
The old support has been removed ( anybody need this part ? )
The underside of the car with the support removed . . .
The fitment process for the replacement support . . . passenger side
And the driver side . . . get this piece fitted up in there first - then work on the hangers . . .
Evening session - got the fitment
Got a chance to work on the fitment and I've got the part clecoed in place . . . now for the hangers
Now to get to work on the hangers . . .
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Thanks 747Mopar . . . yes, I'm getting excited to see an engine in this car for the first time since I've owed it ! ! !
Think I know what needs to be done for the motor mounts, I'll be in touch with MagnumForce tomorrow morning to explain to them my ideas . . .
Got some pictures and some more progress on the shock support replacement - I'll be replacing the flimsy original support with square tubing.
The old support has been removed ( anybody need this part ? )
The underside of the car with the support removed . . .
The fitment process for the replacement support . . . passenger side
And the driver side . . . get this piece fitted up in there first - then work on the hangers . . .
Evening session - got the fitment
Got a chance to work on the fitment and I've got the part clecoed in place . . . now for the hangers
Now to get to work on the hangers . . .
- - - Updated - - -
Thanks 747Mopar . . . yes, I'm getting excited to see an engine in this car for the first time since I've owed it ! ! !
Think I know what needs to be done for the motor mounts, I'll be in touch with MagnumForce tomorrow morning to explain to them my ideas . . .
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Engine Mounts . . . the good, the bad, and the ugly . . .
First of all a BIG thanks to Jen at Magnum Force Racing . . . I think I've got this all figured out
( helps if you put the correct bracket on the right side of the engine ! DUH ! ! ! ) Remember - I've never done this before . . .
So the brackets for the engine look like this . . .
From the back side you can see that the smaller bracket ( on the bottom ) has (3) holes in it . . .
SO I snap this picture of the side of the block and show Jen that I need (4) mounting holes like the passenger side . . .
The (2) with bolts in it and the two above it . . . makes sense - right ? ? ?
Then I notice the A/C compressor mounted right in front of it . . . and . . . I take a close look . . .
When you remove the A/C compressor from the block - GUESS WHAT . . . you have (3) mounting holes for the bracket ! ! !
Now, I'll have to go back and find out if I'll be able to mill some of the A/C bracket and make it fit ( probably NOT )
But this means I can get the engine mounted and in my car now ( although I'd feel better if it have (4) mounting holes used instead of (3) )
First of all a BIG thanks to Jen at Magnum Force Racing . . . I think I've got this all figured out
( helps if you put the correct bracket on the right side of the engine ! DUH ! ! ! ) Remember - I've never done this before . . .
So the brackets for the engine look like this . . .
From the back side you can see that the smaller bracket ( on the bottom ) has (3) holes in it . . .
SO I snap this picture of the side of the block and show Jen that I need (4) mounting holes like the passenger side . . .
The (2) with bolts in it and the two above it . . . makes sense - right ? ? ?
Then I notice the A/C compressor mounted right in front of it . . . and . . . I take a close look . . .
When you remove the A/C compressor from the block - GUESS WHAT . . . you have (3) mounting holes for the bracket ! ! !
Now, I'll have to go back and find out if I'll be able to mill some of the A/C bracket and make it fit ( probably NOT )
But this means I can get the engine mounted and in my car now ( although I'd feel better if it have (4) mounting holes used instead of (3) )
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