scotty t Posted July 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 since the original post i have started using Pandora radio. i think the mp3 type set up(amp and speakers with associated wiring) is the way to go. HEY! this thread isn't just about stereos!it was meant to be about all modifications! one thing i haven't decided on is the gauge panel, the stock one is prefered but my trans has an electrical output instead of a cable. i have a "cableX" box but it is archaic. someone sells a panel that uses modern gauges but i'm open for suggestions. i've decided to use POSIES springs so i don't need to modify the mounts.i think i have everything for the manual cav r/p, disc brake, relocated shock, cherokee sway bar mods. my buddy/fabricator is going to make pedal/master cylinder mounts. i have a rear sway bar, 9" furd axle, 354 HEMI, 5spd, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) Redline Gauge Works in Santa Clarita Calif. is doing the conversion for my gauges. We're keeping the original appearance. http://www.redlinegaugeworks.com/default.asp I'm only doing the conversion for the amp, oil, gas and temp gauges. They are very customer oriented and generous with their opinions. Ask for Shannon. I would call them first if I had the combo you are wanting to put together. I like the Hemi. What 5 spd? Edited July 10, 2013 by mrwrstory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 I'd suggest you contact Redline Gauge Works http://www.redlinegaugeworks.com/default.asp They are doing the amp. temp, oil and temp gauges for me. We're keeping the stock appearance. Ask for Shannon. I like the Hemi! What 5 spd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldDad67 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 DJ's..that's the whole point of 'other media' not to hear them idiots run their mouth...be a cold day when I pay to hear the DJ..(dumb jerks) Tim does this mean you don't like Wolfman Jack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) is he still alive ...I have not listened to radio in so long I have no clue...in the old days I tolerated the DJ's but not anymore so yeah, today, Wolfman would be in that crowd also... Edited July 10, 2013 by Plymouthy Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 I'd suggest you contact Redline Gauge Works http://www.redlinegaugeworks.com/default.asp They are doing the amp. temp, oil and temp gauges for me. We're keeping the stock appearance. Ask for Shannon. I like the Hemi! What 5 spd? Don't know if it's me, or the Apple, or the browser, or the IPS, or the new format. And, I may not live long enough understand all that s**t. So I keyed in www.redlinegaugeworks.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmen142 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 I have seen wipers that were hook up to a "Coffee Can" for extra volume of air. Can you guys post some pictures on how to do this? Thanks Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Wolfman Jack; Born Jan.28,1938, Brooklyn NY. Died July 1, 1995, Belvedere , NC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) Lots of cars, trucks have vacuum reservoirs, most of them have check valves to allow them to store vacuum when the engine is off. Go to a pick and pull and get one, mount it in a suitable place, plumb it to the intake manifold and you should be good to go. Unless you live in the Rockies. Edited July 10, 2013 by greg g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nates1947 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 When I got my car the gauges had been removed and aftermarket vintage style Autometers were installed but they buthchered the opening, so I bought another on Flea-Bay and re-did it over again. Please ignore the crusty chrome but its all I could afford! I will preface this by saying this does require removing some steel from the dash but all behind the trim. I also removed the screws that hold the trim on and replaced it with studs. So it all slid in and nutted from behind, nice and easy. I also still have my stock gauges and I'm going to offer them up for sale here soon. They are missing one gauge(fuel I think). Any way nice thread you all got going here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffy49 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 sounds like you got in planned in your favor as it would surely look tacky in the coupe...(No radio in the power giant by the way) Naw, I'm going with an underdash if I bother adding a vintage unit, have 2 horizontal mount types, AM only dual voltage capable, and an AM/FM/SW dual voltage capable... don't much care for either one except as decoration. Anyone have an old radio for sale cheap? Might could be persuaded... can't decide if I want the functional one to be tuner with cassette, tuner with cd, tuner with 8 track, plain old tuner... probably with cd, not overly fond of analog tuners. And since I have an extra cd head unit or two floating around my parts bins... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 The white thing is a check valve. Must have a check valve for this to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty t Posted July 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 When I got my car the gauges had been removed and aftermarket vintage style Autometers were installed but they buthchered the opening, so I bought another on Flea-Bay and re-did it over again. Please ignore the crusty chrome but its all I could afford! I will preface this by saying this does require removing some steel from the dash but all behind the trim. I also removed the screws that hold the trim on and replaced it with studs. So it all slid in and nutted from behind, nice and easy. I also still have my stock gauges and I'm going to offer them up for sale here soon. They are missing one gauge(fuel I think). Any way nice thread you all got going here! that's a nice looking setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty t Posted July 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) Redline Gauge Works in Santa Clarita Calif. is doing the conversion for my gauges. We're keeping the original appearance. http://www.redlinegaugeworks.com/default.asp I'm only doing the conversion for the amp, oil, gas and temp gauges. They are very customer oriented and generous with their opinions. Ask for Shannon. I would call them first if I had the combo you are wanting to put together. I like the Hemi. What 5 spd? it's a chevy sourced NV3500. new venture trans was a joint venture between Chrysler and GM. i bought an adapter from Hotheads. they have a real low first gear. so a highway gear (high 2's to low 3's) works real well. I've had better luck finding the GM versions so that's why i set it up that way. I've heard people say they aren't very strong, but i used one in my 55 chevy with a big block and had no probs. i've also had several buddies run behind some stout motors and NEVER saw one fail. click here--> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Venture_Gear_3500_transmission Edited July 10, 2013 by scotty t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) if you have the low first gear so is your second gear..it is commonly known as a wide ratio tranny giving you the grunt of the truck for pulling a load and yet at highway speed and top end the performance related to the automobile.. 3rd, 4th and 5th is the same in both close and wide ratio versions I also will have the NV3500 in my Plymouth bz cp but in close ratio gearing Edited July 10, 2013 by Plymouthy Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmen142 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) Don. Thank you that is what I was looking for a clear picture. I see where the big tube goes I assume that the small tubes are for the vacume lines? Carmen Edited July 11, 2013 by carmen142 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Small lines go to the wiper motor. With this setup I can get 4-5 swipes after I turn the car engine off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmen142 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Don Thank You Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty t Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 what do you guys think of a vacuum pump and a canister? http://www.amazon.com/Dorman-904-214-Mechanical-Vacuum-Truck/dp/B001KQF6PC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I just checked and they told me it will not fit my vehicle http://www.amazon.com/Dorman-904-214-Mechanical-Vacuum-Truck/dp/B001KQF6PC/ref=au_as_r?ie=UTF8&Make=Plymouth%7C43&Model=P15%20Special%20Deluxe%7C4810&Year=1948%7C1948&carId=001&n=15684181&newCar=1&s=automotive&vehicleType=automotive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bewillie Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I have that vacum pump mounted between the firewall and inter fender splash shield to power brake booster. Can't see it but I don't like the noise it makes every time you apply breaks. My car is a 50 so the p15 may not have room under there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodFitch Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 what do you guys think of a vacuum pump and a canister? http://www.amazon.com/Dorman-904-214-Mechanical-Vacuum-Truck/dp/B001KQF6PC Interesting that they call it a mechanical vacuum pump when the photos shows an electrical connector. Can't find anything that says so, but I strongly suspect it takes 12v DC to run that unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bewillie Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 It is 12V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plyroadking Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 You could add one of the old style vacuum booster pumps, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plyroadking Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 I think it mounts on the generator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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