Don Colliau Posted May 25, 2015 Author Report Posted May 25, 2015 A big thanks to all the Veterans on this Memorial Day!I finally got some primer on the body this morning 1 Quote
LODI3QTR Posted May 25, 2015 Report Posted May 25, 2015 It's Loken really clean keep up the nice work Don...... Quote
pflaming Posted May 27, 2015 Report Posted May 27, 2015 I would guess that engine weighs about 100# + than the flat 6. What will you do with the front suspension. Better coil springs and better shocks? Quote
Don Coatney Posted May 27, 2015 Report Posted May 27, 2015 I would guess that engine weighs about 100# + than the flat 6. What will you do with the front suspension. Better coil springs and better shocks? What did you base your guess on? Did you actually look up the weights? 331/354 Hemi with alum. intake and water pump - 504 392 Hemi with alum. intake and water pump ------ 564 Mopar flathead weight about 625. Suggest you do the homework before posting incorrect information. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted May 27, 2015 Report Posted May 27, 2015 http://soundbible.com/2034-Growling-Snarling-Dogs.html Quote
pflaming Posted May 27, 2015 Report Posted May 27, 2015 My statement was a guess and a question, not one of fact., so " no harm, no foul". The question remains, what does the suspension require to support that engine. Quote
Don Coatney Posted May 27, 2015 Report Posted May 27, 2015 My statement was a guess and a question, not one of fact., so " no harm, no foul". The question remains, what does the suspension require to support that engine. Then I will give my best guess. As the Hemi weighs less I don't think any modifications will be required. 1 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted May 27, 2015 Report Posted May 27, 2015 and as you based it on the early models that are heavier than the current 5.7 you have an even greater margin for weight...unlike most folks think..you are not backing up going forward... Quote
Don Colliau Posted May 30, 2015 Author Report Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) I changed the stock springs out with the Areostar Moog CC850 units. I will be adding a good pair of gas shocks too. I swapped the sway bar out for a Jeep Cherokee part. The rear has rebuilt stock leaf springs. I add air shocks. I have started the interior insulation so I could mount the computers and get the engine management harness installed. Lots of wire to try and hide. Pictures to follow. Edited May 30, 2015 by Don Colliau Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 8, 2015 Report Posted July 8, 2015 what you got against the letter M...did not see mounting holes for it...just P L Y O U T H Quote
Don Colliau Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Posted July 8, 2015 Haven't cleaned the filler out yet! Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 8, 2015 Report Posted July 8, 2015 picking on you..figured without a doubt that was the case also seen about the parking lights.....I like two tones myself but then I do not own that beast...if single color I am partial to lighter colors on these larger bodies..I tend to believe the lighter shades define the body better.. Quote
Don Colliau Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Posted July 8, 2015 This is just Marhyde primer. Still a lot of block sanding to go. Quote
Don Colliau Posted July 25, 2015 Author Report Posted July 25, 2015 Finally out in the light of day It still doesn't run tho. Seems they didn't remove the security from the computer and it wasn't checked We are exchanging words 1 Quote
LODI3QTR Posted July 26, 2015 Report Posted July 26, 2015 Don it's coming along and looking really good. Very nice is it running? Quote
Don Colliau Posted July 27, 2015 Author Report Posted July 27, 2015 Don it's coming along and looking really good. Very nice is it running? Not running. They didn't get the anti-theft out of the computer. I had to send it back. Quote
james curl Posted July 27, 2015 Report Posted July 27, 2015 You have done a great job on your wagon, it is a nice car. I could only dream of being able to achieve on my 48 P-15 just half of what you achieved in your car. I have the same shade of yellow/tan epoxy primmer on my old Chevy pick up and like it so much that I have thought about using it as my base coat and just shooting clear over it. Quote
wolfy Posted July 27, 2015 Report Posted July 27, 2015 This is just great. Thanks for taking the time to document and take all the pictures! Amazing work. I love seeing what you Pro's can do. Fantastic. Keep it up Quote
Don Colliau Posted July 27, 2015 Author Report Posted July 27, 2015 Wolfy I don't consider myself a pro Just a guy with wild ideas James Everybody likes the yellow so the color my change again! Quote
Don Colliau Posted July 27, 2015 Author Report Posted July 27, 2015 Wolfy I don't consider myself a pro Just a guy with wild ideas James Everybody likes the yellow so the color my change again! Quote
fstfish66 Posted July 31, 2015 Report Posted July 31, 2015 very kool, seen on here at a event last weekend at the eastwood company street rodder magazine tour ,,mopar powered and chopped,, 1 Quote
chopt50wgn Posted July 31, 2015 Report Posted July 31, 2015 If you're talking about the gray primered wagon, that's mine. I haven't posted here in quite some time. I am getting ready to paint mine, 2 tone.....oyster white on the bottom, twilight turquoise on the top. I also just put on new black chrome 5 spoke American wheels. I hope to get some pics soon. Really like how Don is doing his wagon and using the new Hemi. I have been following his build and I remember the time it does take. He is doing a great job and I want to see it when it's done. Quote
Don Colliau Posted August 1, 2015 Author Report Posted August 1, 2015 If you're talking about the gray primered wagon, that's mine. I haven't posted here in quite some time. I am getting ready to paint mine, 2 tone.....oyster white on the bottom, twilight turquoise on the top. I also just put on new black chrome 5 spoke American wheels. I hope to get some pics soon. Really like how Don is doing his wagon and using the new Hemi. I have been following his build and I remember the time it does take. He is doing a great job and I want to see it when it's done. I am glad you are enjoying my build thread. Everbody on here will see my car when its done. I have been busy this week getting my 1947 Dodge COE ready for the Street Rod Nationals in Louisville. We are headed out Tuesday morning for the event. I should return home to the ECM for the hemi. They have sent it out to get the security cleared so it will run. Seems it wasn't done initally. Quote
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