Mopar Mick

Bones 44, love the twin carb/Edgy head. Very cool. Mick.

Some 70s-80s 4 cylinder Toyotas had a rubber cap on their spark plugs, I presume to protect the plugs from moisture. May be worth a look (maybe Google it). Not unlike what I have seen on some Hemis. Mick.

Very nice looking ride. I am doing up a 1940 Chrysler Coupe (C25). I love the shape of this era Coupe. I have a 318 Poly and a "push button"gear selector 727. Keep up the good work. Mick.

Looking real good Chris. Did you replace the water distribution tube before re-fitting the water pump? Good time to do it whilst the engine is out of the car. Body looks in pretty good condition. Keep up the good work. Mick.

Go to "you tube" and type in Turbo flathead six. It's a very interesting video. It has just a small hint of a turbo whistle. Sounds very good. Mick.

What a fantastic event. Nothing better than to see a large group of like minded folk enjoying their Mopar trucks. What was on the bar-b-que "grizzly bear"? (looked too big for a steak). Many thanks for posting up the pics. Would love to attend but I'm on the wrong side of this planet. Mick.

Hey Davin, really enjoying this build thread. The 3.54.1 diff ratio will be much more "highway friendly". Keep up the good work. Mick.

Merry Christmas to all members on here. Being ahead of the U.S.A. timewise it's Christmas down under today 9.12 A.M. If you have to be out on the roads please take care. Mick.

James, I might know where there is a 250ci "spitfire" sidevalve six minus the head. I shall make some enquires if you are interested. Sorry to disappoint you, but the one I was thinking of has been thrown to scrap. Just found out today. The bloke that is working on my 1940 Coupe threw it out without even consulting me. Pretty pissed off. Mick.

James, check out www.dodgeparts.com.au (03) 5345 4094 The blokes name is Jim Robinson from Clunes (near Ballarat). He has a lot of sidevalve stuff and he also rebuilds them if required. Mick.

Great pics Andy. James as you can see by Andys' photos the sidevalve six can be made to look good and run a lot better that factory original. Edgy head and side plates split exhaust manifold and two 97s and you have instant "wow" factor. If it was me I would go for it, freight costs are high but so is the reward. Mick.

James, if you decide to retain the original motor do yourself a favour and google "Edgy finned heads". They look fantastic on the sidevalve six. Just a thought. Good luck with it. Mick.

James, these were imported into Australia as CKD (completely knocked down) and assembled at Adelaide's Tonsley Park. Mick.

Don, we actually celebrate Christmas a "day earlier" than you guys stateside. It is currently 11.44 A.M. here on Christmas day. Mick.

I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a happy safe and prosperous New Year. Mick.