mrwrstory

This is the return from Tacoma to Calif.

Took a "little" jaunt to Washington State to see the last Granddaughter graduate. The drive North.

I fixed the pic for you ? Read your thread and it's quite refreshing to witness your enthusiasm for experiencing the idiosyncrasies of an old car.

I've driven that route several times and was never aware we were entering or exiting Camp Pendleton..

De Luz Road in the hills between Fallbrook and Temecula. Kinda parallel to I-15

And that's a stocker/driver. Added OD and drives it everywhere. Nice transport for the instruments and equipment of a Bluegrass musician.

Did a little breakfast run with several buds in No. San Diego Co.

Gregarious, Your enthusiasm is humbling. Congratulations on the trophy score at the Tailgate BBQ. I'm gonna make that trip one day.

'Tho I redid my whole front end, I've used a manual rack. One less system to maintain than power. Much easier to steer than the old box and I have a small block Mopar V8. That said, my wife does not like it so I'm the only one who drives it. Oh well !

Stay on top of Wheeksmith. They're real good,....on the phone. I went to Rally America as mentioned above after the other guys dropped the ball. Stock Mopar Cop Car rims bolt right up, 'Tho they're 15" x 7".

I drive mine every 2 or 3 days,..car shows and to the local hardware store. Always fun to get the thumps up and comments like. "we had one of those when I was a kid." About 35K miles since frame off and V8 engine install. Second pic shows Granddaughters first drive in an old car.

I could do that 'tho Sept. is pretty busy for me. If the idea gets legs, I'd propose late Sept. early Oct.

I love maps,...drawing them and imagining trips in a Hot Rod. Develops my computer and computer drawing and computer imaging skills,....and then I go for a ride with a few friends.

Had this issue of Automobile for some time. May be available from their back issue dept.

There are tubes designed specifically for radials. Michlens are the best and recommended by experienced tire guys,...'tho they are quite pricey. I got mine from Lucas Tire in Long Beach, CA. There are others available for less money but most are junk and prone to early failure, usually at the stem. And, another tip,....be sure to remove the stickers that are normally placed on the inside of the tire casing. They will abrade the tube and cause a curious leak. Discovered that after it was pointed out by my "experienced" tire guy.

Atta boy!!!! Really enjoy seeing your progress and your "get her done" discipline. Sets a great example for both our older and younger members. Please keep the conversation going.

I had it about a dozen years back. Not severe enough for surgery but confirmed by a neurologist. Changed my habits and did stretching exercises that took care of my issues.

See my response to Mark888 on his thread IFS swap 1948 Plymouth. Your car is virtually the same as ours. I have the Kugel Komponents front end om my Plymouth and I couldn't be happier. No tire wear evident after 35K miles and I don't baby it. Sounds like your Grandpa has good experience and careful measuring and fabrication should yield a quality modification. Great that you two have a project together. He will get at least as much pleasure from the project and the companionship as you. Also check the thread "My Friend Mike" in OT Form. He used the Fatman clip with no issues. No guts,....no glory!

Well Mark, you get the "gist" of mostly the resto guys. Adam nicely listed the "pros and cons". Unless I missed it, no one listed "the journey". If you're not a resto guy, patching in an alternate IFS can be fun project, 'tho not an easy one for a beginner. I WAS a beginner! I faced the same issue and considered a purpose designed clip from Fatman vs. and IRS crossmember from Heidts or Kugel. With lots of measuring and stressing I installed a Kugel Komponents IFS cross member and couldn't be happier with the Wilwood brakes, R & P steering and adjustable ride hight. After 35K miles I feel I made the right decision and I are now "experienced",....to some degree. -

Hey Andy, I'm livin large!!!! 241 and 270 Dodges were smaller versions concurrent with the Chrysler 331 and 354 starting in 1953. Desotos were somewhere in between. When Chrysler raised the deck and increased the stroke to yield 392 inches, Dodge decks and strokes were increased to yield 315 and finally 325 inches in 1957. The 270 and 315 Dodge Polys are the same block as the Hemis. The 318 Poly you mention was a new architecture, 1958-59........I think. I've got a gillion engine pics but won't "abuse the privilige". Here is a link that is way outta date. You'lI see I attempted 180 headers but threw in the towel in favor of getting the car on the road. I gave up on Photobucket http://smg.photobucket.com/user/wstory/library/HEMI build?sort=3&page=1

The majority of responses mention solid wire and gas. Solid advice! Even with solid wire and gas, cannot overstate cleanliness, fit and practice. practice, practice!

Andy, I'm real proud of the Hemi. It's a '57 Dodge at 325 in. Built it myself as well as the headers. Also has a 5 spd manual trans. When I drive it, rain or shine, I'm 16 years old again. I just love this car.