falconvan Posted March 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 I had a week off of work and wrapped a lot of things up. Radiator is in, all my carb linkages are built and installed, trans cooler in, exhaust in, plus a ton of other little things. I hope to drop the drive shaft off tomorrow at the shop to be shortened and start putting the interior back in. The big frustration has been this remote oil filter. I've been chasing little leaks on the braided lines and the adapter; get one fixed and another one starts. It's been apart and back together about 4 times and I found another little one today. I'm just about ready to toss it in the trash and try something else. Other than that, I should be ready for cruising by the end of the month. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted March 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 I hoping to wrap up the last few details this coming weekend and do a road test. I've got the drive shaft in, most of the interior in, and the last few wiring details wrapped up. All I need to do is do the cam break in, set the timing, throw the hood back on, and a few other small things. I ran it for the first time with the exhaust on it today for a couple minutes and it sounds great; much better than the little V6. Wish I had done this in the first place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 That's just looking great! Your build (rebuild ) been a great project to witness. That first drive around the neighborhood will be a thrill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted March 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Thanks! I took it down the road today and other than the shift cable needing some adjusting it did pretty well. Also not sure if this radiator is going to be big enough; it was a replacement for a 6 cylinder Mustang so I may need something bigger. But it got a bath and should be ready for spring with a tweak here and there; for the most part I really like it. Here's a quick vid: https://youtu.be/3PXytae5Vlw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanEme Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 love your thread! I cannot wait to see mine on the road, i have a much longer way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted June 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Thanks; I've been driving it quite a bit and it runs great. A little low geared with the three speed trans but I can live with it. It's turning right at 3000RPM at 75MPH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kented Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Sweetness!!! I need a bb in mine if the flathead ever dies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50 coupe Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 I know this is a really old thread but just reaching out to ask; I am installing a 383 b block in a 50 Plymouth business coupe and have a couple questions about your motor mounts. They appear to be bolted in vs welded, did you drill the holes in the frame with a hand drill? Did you tap threads for the bolts or did you secure them with nuts? If so, did you have to drill holes on the opposite side of the frame to get the nuts to the bolts? If anyone else knows the answers to my questions, please feel free to respond. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkers72 Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 This guy is current posting his current projects on YouTube under the user name Savin’ Junk . You may be able to get a quick response if you message him there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50 coupe Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 Awesome. Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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