Andydodge Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 The 2nd issue of Street Rodder Premium magazine has an article on the 2010 Peking to Paris Rally with a feature on the 1939 Dodge Coupe from Yakima, Washington. Heres a pic from the article, its a neat car, suspension upgrades front & back, 1952 Chrysler 265 six with Edgy finned head, twin carbs etc.......perfect thing to go hunt some Subaru rally cars.........lol........overall a neat setup....owned & driven by Bill Shields and Co-pilot Danny Day its a real credit to them.........apologies if its been mentioned b4 but 1st I've seen it...........regards, andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Fred Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 wow, what a nice car. i really love the 39 front design. even better when it's got some big engine in it:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted August 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hi There Big Boy!!!!..........really great looking car, am surprised that it doesn't seem to have received any mention on the Forum previously, when the rally was held, ie, last yr, 2010.........there was also a 1939 dodge Sedan in the rally as well.........as they mention there is a class that goes up to 1940, and while you can modify/update the cars mechanical specs they must be of a similar style so being that 39 using an independant front suspension they can update the original suspension with a combination of 70's chev, nascar etc parts but still have an independant front end.........andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 my question is the outside rear view mirrors..I could be wrong but these look like a set of Albert swan neck mirrors..they look aright at home on the unit..anyone here care to identify these puppies.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 My guess would be VW transporter mirriors. I posted a pic just about when the event ended with 2 or 3 pics. I believe there was also a 49 Plymouth that ran the same event. For you fans of long distance ecents the folks who organize the P to P are putting on a NY to Vancouver, BC then Vancouver, BC to Ancorage, Al deal here next year. If you have a decent car and 15K for etry fee, you can participate. The fee covers all lodging and meals and other various expenses, gas and oil and AAA membership not included. Hey Tim, is the 54 Up for a little shake down cruise??? http://endurorally.com/transam/index.html http://endurorally.com/transam/recce.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted August 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Greg, sorry I didn't see those pics you posted, the SRP magazine has a 1 page picture feature as well as referring to the owners & what was done to it so you get to see some of the ways it was updated for the rally, even tho they have cut the guards and modified some other parts of the car I really think this would have to be one of the best of this sort of updated, ok hotrodded cars around..........nice & purposeful......andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 here is a link to thier blog. Starts at the end so you gotta scroll down to the beginning. http://www.p2p4pegasus.com/Blog.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Fred Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 wow, great photos! thanks, greg. i already wondered about the hweel wells your first pic, andy... brutal choice of wheels! but i guess you need those on a trip like that - i know i won't creep through all these countries on my skinny white wall bias ply skins with a 3" drop in the back only gets harder when you go for it without a roof. these roadster guys are truly insane! great respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 My guess would be VW transporter mirriors. I posted a pic just about when the event ended with 2 or 3 pics. I believe there was also a 49 Plymouth that ran the same event.For you fans of long distance ecents the folks who organize the P to P are putting on a NY to Vancouver, BC then Vancouver, BC to Ancorage, Al deal here next year. If you have a decent car and 15K for etry fee, you can participate. The fee covers all lodging and meals and other various expenses, gas and oil and AAA membership not included. Hey Tim, is the 54 Up for a little shake down cruise??? http://endurorally.com/transam/index.html http://endurorally.com/transam/recce.html Shaked down maybe..shake apart..nah...! I be honest with you even if somone paid my fees..I cannot in anyway see how I could get free for the event..everyday finds me with more to do and less time to do it in..so it seems anyway.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltYergens Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 there is a slide show on this web page http://billanddannysgreatadventure.com/Home.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltYergens Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 sift thru the slide show to see the dual setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 can't get the slide show can you post the pic or a link to it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltYergens Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 the dual aluminum intake does not mate with the exhaust manifold to form a heat riser oven. they blocked off the top with a plate and cut a hole between the four bolts in the bottom and used another plate this time with a exhaust flange.. genius ! the slides are below the text on this page: http://billanddannysgreatadventure.com/Home.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 necessity is the mother of innovation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltYergens Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 detailed build pictures http://www.thetrickshoppe.com/ under current projects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Fred Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 (edited) Did you notice that the dual pipes from the manifold went into a single muffler and then exi out a 2.5 inch pipe to the rear. I guess on a car set up for that purpose the less stuff hanging under the car the better. Interesting that the front suspension looks to be a combination of the original lower arms and the fabricated upper arms along with new jackable spring mounts. The gear vendors od spliced into the drive shaft is a nice feature also. Can any one tell what transmission they used? Edited September 12, 2011 by greg g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james curl Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 They seem to be using a Wilcap adapter and a Chevrolet bell housing. The transmission is probably a 4 speed Saginaw which is standard Chevrolet 4 speed from the 60s. From this side of the transmission I cannot tell a 3 speed from a 4 speed that were used in the 60s Chevrolets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbomb Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Aha! I have a saginaw 4 speed laying around the shop- just a few more pieces and it's off to Peking!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick De Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 On 16-8-2011 at 10:34 AM, Andydodge said: The 2nd issue of Street Rodder Premium magazine has an article on the 2010 Peking to Paris Rally with a feature on the 1939 Dodge Coupe from Yakima, Washington. Heres a pic from the article, its a neat car, suspension upgrades front & back, 1952 Chrysler 265 six with Edgy finned head, twin carbs etc.......perfect thing to go hunt some Subaru rally cars.........lol........overall a neat setup....owned & driven by Bill Shields and Co-pilot Danny Day its a real credit to them.........apologies if its been mentioned b4 but 1st I've seen it...........regards, andyd Hi, I start to prepare my 1933 Dodge 6 roadster for the 2019 Peking to Paris rally. Could you sent me the full article please? This 265 flathead six is the best option to put into my Dodge I suppose? Regards Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 a good mechanic may be your first concern.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 Been looking for a a good mechanic for some work under my car. DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted November 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 Nice headlights.......................lol...............andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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