New bullet for the "Brick"

[theman440]

How much was that mega block?

We never got to the point where we talked price.

 

[theman440]

Last night I blew apart the starter to check it out. It's been in the car since 1991 - never had a single issue with it. I still need to split the gear (reduction) box but, the brushes are still good and the armature looks good too - so far the only issue I found is that the contacts are worn pretty good (see close up pic) This is typical for these Nippondenso starters and the contacts are cheap and easy to get.

 

[theman440]

Update - I bought the block from my friend and took it to Bob Mazzolini to get it sonic checked. This one is much thicker than my first block, Here is the worksheet. I originally wanted to go 60 over but have decided to err on the side of caution and go 30 over. It was cast 3/2/72 and is stamped H440, HP2 - so I'm gonna have a legit HP motor! (yea I know it's meaningless) I've spent $725 to this point on the block(s)

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

That is still much cheaper than a new block!

 

[theman440]

New starter contacts arrived -

Here they are installed -

 

[theman440]

Update - I picked up set of 10 inch wide Welds to replace the 8 inchers I ran for years. All (or most) of the NHRA stock eliminator racers run 10 inch wheels with 9 inch slicks because you get a better contact patch. Those guys know how to make a car go fast so I figure I'd make the change - I'll need ALL the traction I can get with the new motor and I did notice the outer edge (about 3/4in) of my tires weren't touching the ground. I sold the 8 inchers (bare pair in pic) at MATS last weekend so there's no turning back now.

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

There many VERY fast cars getting it done on a small tire.I've been low 9's on a 10.5w and weigh 3700 lbs!

 

[theman440]

Weight with driver for this car is 3650. Best 60ft was 1.45 - with all the changes I'm shootin' for mid 1.30's.

 

[theman440]

Taking out the trusty old 8 3/4 - now I can start mocking up the Dana.

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

My wife named the car but I've been sayin it has the aerodynamics of a brick for 20 years!!
You painted it on the door.I still street drive so I have kept the body free of any painted name or stickers,just on the 1/4 window.

 

[sdconcepts]

should have asked about our bulk head washers when you ordered your girdle kit. we have them with a double o ring so they seal both the inside of the pan and the outside of the pan.

 

[theman440]

should have asked about our bulk head washers when you ordered your girdle kit. we have them with a double o ring so they seal both the inside of the pan and the outside of the pan.

Please tell me about 'em - not exactly sure what you mean.

 

[theman440]

My wife named the car but I've been sayin it has the aerodynamics of a brick for 20 years!!
You painted it on the door.I still street drive so I have kept the body free of any painted name or stickers,just on the 1/4 window.

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Nice '63, Hemi Itis!

 

[sdconcepts]

here are the bulkhead washers we make. they provide a dual oring seal on the oil pan for zero leaks. each o ring is contained in its own groove so there is no extruding and no weeping forming a perfect seal.

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

Those look real NICE! I used the white nylon to go with the o-ring on the an fitting that comes out of the pan.

 

[theman440]

Not much of an update but I got my Jesel belt drive system on Friday. This is one item that I probably could have done without but it's something I really wanted for this build.

 

[theman440]

This car was originally equipped with A/C and this hole in the dash housed the center A/C vent. I have removed it and I'm going to install a panel to hold some indicator (idiot) lights.

I made the panel out of aluminum and I'm still figuring out how I want to lay it out (cardboard pattern) It'l have a large oil pressure lite, and 3 small LED's. One for fuel pump (blue), one for water pump (green) and one for charge (alt) indicator (red)

Still have to decide which O/P light to use - the one with the chrome bezel uses a incandescent bulb and the other one is a LED that is normally used as a marker lamp for semi trucks and trailers. The LED is much brighter.

 

[theman440]

New valley cover

 

[moparcrazy]

This car was originally equipped with A/C and this hole in the dash housed the center A/C vent. I have removed it and I'm going to install a panel to hold some indicator (idiot) lights.

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I made the panel out of aluminum and I'm still figuring out how I want to lay it out (cardboard pattern) It'l have a large oil pressure lite, and 3 small LED's. One for fuel pump (blue), one for water pump (green) and one for charge (alt) indicator (red)


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Still have to decide which O/P light to use - the one with the chrome bezel uses a incandescent bulb and the other one is a LED that is normally used as a marker lamp for semi trucks and trailers. The LED is much brighter.

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Hello theman440 wondering how are you planning on running your oil pressure light, I need to do the same thing on my 65 satellite, also where are you purchasing those lights?, thank you in advance, Jay.

 

[theman440]

Hello theman440 wondering how are you planning on running your oil pressure light, I need to do the same thing on my 65 satellite, also where are you purchasing those lights?, thank you in advance, Jay.

For the O/P I plan to use a 20psi n/c switch to supply the ground to the light. The positive side to ign "on", So anytime there is less than 20psi the light should be on. The larger O/P light I've had for years and I can't remember where I got it. I've decided to use the smaller LED - you can buy them from any Semi truck parts/accessory store.

Link to O/P switch - https://www.summitracing.com/parts/qcr-61-735

I got the small LED's from McFadden Dale