falconvan Posted November 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Yes I did; i sent you a PM reply. Didnt it come through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlemo Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Got it !!! Don't need one right now; later ??? Cass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Say the word and it's yours, Mo. Today i finished getting the fuel system lined out. A big plus was that the previous owners had the tank treated for rust and painted it so all I had to do was add a GM fuel sending unit and bolt it in. I ran a new aluminum fuel line as the original was in pretty bad shape. If everything goes as planned I should have a running engine by this time next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted November 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 I put an exhaust together out of my leftover pile, installed the radiator, picked up a new battery and tried to start it. No fuel. I've got a Holley electric pump I'll try later this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam H P15 D30 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Sorry to hear it didn't start. If I could make one suggestion, I would not use that plastic fuel filter. I have see a few melt down. In fact there is a story on the main page of this website about one melting down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted November 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Not a bad idea, Adam. I'll switch it before it hits the road. I had an idea of a cheap way to make the green paint a little more acceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlemo Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 falconvan; I hope the gas was the only issue, I'm barely able to "contain myself" waiting to hear that 218 purr !!! On a slightly different note, I have a complete stock exhaust system; exhaust pipe, mufler, and tail pipe. If your interested and need it, it's yours. Cass, alias littlemo ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted November 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 I think it'll be fine, Cass. I'm not getting any fuel up through the filter so I know it's not pumping, plus the carb gaskets are really dried out. I found a Holley electric pump and regulator in my spare parts inventory plus I ordered a carb kit too so I'm hoping for ignition Saturday. I'm pretty happy with the way the exhaust came out; thanks, though. I'll let you know as soon as she comes to life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted November 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 It's alive!! I finally got it started and it sounds really good. Distributor was 180 degrees out and I had to run it out of a gas can. Even with an electric pump it's not getting gas; I think the fitting coming off the tank is clogged. Now to get the fuel situation squared away and start on wiring the dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Blow some low pressure compressed air through the line from the tank side of the pump. Then check the pump flow, 15 squirts should make around 8 ounces of gas into a container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted November 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Thanks, Greg; I'll try that. The guy before me used one of those liquid liner/rust inhibitor systems in the tank; I'm thinking it might have gotten over the hole for the fuel line and dried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlemo Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 falconvan; I't's just great that your engine is "Alive & Well" !!! Maybe you ought to name "him", Frankie ( short of course for Frankenstein !! ).. Cass, alias littlemo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Not a bad name since it's got a little bit of Plymouth, Dodge, GM, and Ford in it. Kinda like Johnny Cash's psychobilly Cadillac. I got a few days off for Thanksgiving so I put in about 12 hours in the garage today. I got the wheels cleaned up and painted and I'm taking them to get some rubber tomorrow. I'm just using a set of 235/75/15s I had for now. Most of the day i spent on the wiring. I got the ignition, starter, fuel gauge, and some of the lighting done and so far it's all working out good. Got a few other small things done but I was getting pretty tired and losing concentration so I called it a night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlemo Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 falconvan; Wheels are looking really great; they'll look even better with "rubber" on them!! By the way, what size is the diameter of the holes in the center of your wheels?? Cass, alias littlemo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 I'm not sure, Cass. They're just standard 1949 Mopar 15" wheels if that helps. Got some rubber on it today and decided against the 59 Poncho taillights. Just way too big. I picked these up at O'Riely's in the trailer lighting section. $9.99; can't beat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlemo Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Thanks falconvan; I have two sets of wheels and I thought I had a problem (different size openings in the center ?? ). Come to find out the problem was was with me, I had measured wrong, not with the wheels. Cass, alias littlemo.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbound Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Very nice work you're doing, wish I had that kind of time to spend on mine. One question, why didn't you paint the firewall when everything was out, just curious? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Thanks! I just left the firewall body color since I'm not planning on painting the body anytime soon. I've got a 48 coupe I've been building the past few years that's really going to be nice when it's done. This one I just wanted as a beater to run around to the local shows with. The plan from the start was to just get it mechanically sound, driving well, and clean it up a bit. Maybe one of these days I'll go further with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted November 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 I kicked some butt the past few days; all the wiring is done and everything works, e-brake back together, drive shaft in, and she's sitting on all four feet. I got the brakes all bled but I need to do some more adjusting on the front ones: one is dragging. I found a vintage carb parts supplier online and he seems to think my accelerator pump problems are in the NAPA kit I used to rebuild it. So I've got a kit that's more specific for this carb coming. Once I get the carb and the front brakes right, it's ready for a trip down the street. I also started looking at how to fix the hood; it's got some pretty bad rot damage where the hinges mount and in the front on the bottom edge. I'll start on this soon. I really like the simplicity of this build; just buy a cheap beater and make it roadworthy using whatever leftovers I had, some free stuff, and a few boneyard parts. I know it's ugly as hell and has too many doors but I think it'll be around for a good while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldodge41 Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Good progress. I've enjoyed following this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted December 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Thanks; it's been a fun car to put together and not a ton of money which is nice for a change. We took our first road trip; just down the street and back a few times. It runs good and drives solid, just need to bleed the brakes some more and I'm still having carb issues. I'm thinking of going to a Holley 350 or 500 two barrel. I started patching the hood; big rust holes on both sides by the hinges and in the front. I got all the patches welded in yesterday; should be able to finish it and put it on today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlemo Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 falconvan, looking good buddy, glad everything's working out for you. I do take exception with one statement you made, re. the number of doors; the problem is not the number of doors, but the location of the door handles on the rear ones !!! Cass, alias littlemo ... ( love those "suicide" doors !!!) lol..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted December 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 That's true, Cass. I really do like the suicide door sedans. I still need to sand my filler on the back side of the hood but it's back on the car and it's solid so that's good. Other than that I need to mount the bumpers, put the door panels back on, get my carb issue straights, put the heater box back in and I guess that's pretty much it. Maybe put in some tunes, too. Not bad for four months and about $1800 including the price of the car. I'm going to drive the wheels off this dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I gotta say you whiped this thing back into shape pretty quick. Speeaking of wheel (well tire really) what size do you have mounted there, they look a bit on steroids. This going to be your daily? Did you do seat belts so the kids can ride along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted December 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) Thanks, Greg. Tires are 235/75/15; I had a good set laying around for a while so I decided to use them. No, it's going to be a weekend warrior rather than a daily. I've got a 2010 Grand Caravan for my commuter. That's an affirmative on the seatbelts. My grandson keeps asking when he can have a ride; gotta have it safe first. Edited December 12, 2011 by falconvan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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