dodge59 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 got the correct hood to radiator seal. installed it ... What a nightmare to install those staples. But I got her done . looks great ! getting close to hit-n the key . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Did the radiator seal come with the new staples? You are still young at 61. I'm 66 and just starting the restoration on 2 54 Royals. I will look for you at the Back to the 50's. I won't have my convertible done by them so may bring the 4dr that will be my project after I get the convertible done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Did the radiator seal come with the new staples? You are still young at 61. I'm 66 and just starting the restoration on 2 54 Royals. I will look for you at the Back to the 50's. I won't have my convertible done by them so may bring the 4dr that will be my project after I get the convertible done. [/quote mopar I used the staples that came with my new window cat whiskers. can you post some pics of your 4 door and convert ? Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 I would post some pictures if I could figure out how. I've tried to several times but can't figure out how to post the pictures. I do have pictures on my Facebook site "dodge royal". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) Got the old girl running ... listen >>> video of the hemi exaust note here http://s446.photobucket.com/user/stroker402/media/videoindyexhnote_zps76c189d4.mp4.html?sort=3&o=0#/user/stroker402/media/videoindyexhnote_zps76c189d4.mp4.html?sort=3&o=0&_suid=14090114367580029810623892829846 not sure if this is going to upload. Edited August 26, 2014 by dodge59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 http://s446.photobucket.com/user/stroker402/media/videoindyrunningengine_zps605d6d9c.mp4.html?sort=3&o=1#/user/stroker402/media/videoindyrunningengine_zps605d6d9c.mp4.html?sort=3&o=1&_suid=140901209152005175951661476621 Got the old girl running . here is a video of hemi indling . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 engine is 99% finished . here are a couple pics.. and Man............. this 241 hemi runs like swiss watch. Actually runs better than the fresh hemi I had rebuilt in my green 54 royal. worked on the grill/ hood latch today and got it all lined up. going to be working on the grill pieces soon .. have to repair a few dings and then polish them all and install. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I would post some pictures if I could figure out how. I've tried to several times but can't figure out how to post the pictures. I do have pictures on my Facebook site "dodge royal". mopar I enjoyed all your pics and videos on your 54 dodges on facebook.. NICE ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I have really enjoyed watching your progress. I's going to miss it when things slow down this winter and when you get the car finished. I am questioning the carb setup on the 500 pace car though. I thought all the pace cars had the 4 bbl carb. and intake on them which gave them an extra 50 hp than the standard convertible like I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 thanks mopar I will replace the intake with a offenhauser and a wcfb carb later on. don't know what happened to those items . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) worked on all the grill bars for past two days. go all the dings out the best I could and polished . They look very nice . now I have to assemble the grill first before installing it. That's next Edited August 29, 2014 by dodge59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72dt Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 I don't know how bad they were to begin with, look good now. I do know you're getting a lot done at a faster pace than I can or most of us can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 very nice,,, my 40 is on the road finally,,,,, now i need to find a poly gas tank,,,for a side fill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) grill is assembled . Man ..............that was a big job .. alot of work . turned out real nice though. Edited August 29, 2014 by dodge59 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Wow! Beautiful! That cars gonna be a knockout. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 You are making it really tough on us barn find guys. Like others, sure looking forward to a full view picture(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted August 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 You are making it really tough on us barn find guys. Like others, sure looking forward to a full view picture(s). pflaming yeah it's only a 2.5 garage .. little tight for taking overall pics .. I'll be putting wheels on her soon and roll her outside . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted August 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 here is pic of the steering wheel and dash I worked on installing the headlight buckets, bulbs and headlight doors today. also got some of the headlight wiring hooked up to the junction box on the radiator support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) . Location: Milwaukee WisconsinI need a thermostat housing Neck for 241 hemi . This neck is straight up with no curves like the one in pic on left side.. Thanks ! john Edited by dodge59 2014-09-01 9:48 PM (post-6335-13585351814783.jpg)m for the 241 hemi Edited September 2, 2014 by dodge59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 . Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin I need a thermostat housing Neck for 241 hemi . This neck is straight up with no curves like the one in pic on left side.. Thanks ! john Edited by dodge59 2014-09-01 9:48 PM (post-6335-13585351814783.jpg)m for the 241 hemi put an add on www.hothemiheads.com free site all early hemi related stuff,, good refrence forum,,, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) put an add on www.hothemiheads.com free site all early hemi related stuff,, good refrence forum,,, thanks fstfish Good Idea . Edited September 2, 2014 by dodge59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted September 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 today.......... I worked on the fender and door moldings .. took out a few dings and polished them to perfection. They look Marvelous ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Haymond Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 After market water necks and thermostat housings are available if you do not need old authentic parts. This solution worked for my 318 V8 engine conversion. https://www.meziere.com/displaycategory.aspx?id=244,292 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 thanks mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 3 days on fixing the dings and polishing all the body side moldings . All done . that was a big job . after all that ...............they look beautiful. pic of some body moldings done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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