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Rotating weight is a MothrFr. It's the hidden enemy, but 2525 lbs is a nice friend. I wish I could get that low in a full metal jacketed street car.

I feel what you are saying. Those are good returns for such little weight. As little as it sounds, it's huge in rotational as apposed to static. I did not seriously look at any bob weight and crank weight reduction when the engine was built years back, but I'm sure that the whole entire...

Gotcha. I figured that may be the answer. Thank you.

Just wondering if this has to do with cookies or status on the board. I'm locked out of any more private conversations as we speak. Limited only to 15 which I have already reached. No worries, just curious.

Keep in mind folks, that this thing still harnesses an all iron factory block, so any aluminum condiments and parts that it could receive is a step closer. As a note: aluminum heads, intake manifold, valve covers, water pump housing, water pump, water thermostat housing, alternator brackets...

.................................................replace them with T-2024 grade aluminum bolts, flat and lock washers. A few shades under a 1/2 pound shaved? I'll take it. At least this was way easier than the aluminum pan itself which after all that trouble, time and $$, only shaved off 3/4 of...

Now that the new aluminum pan has seated itself and the silicone has cured, it's time to remove the steel bolts (Below) one at a time and ..............................

Half pan will travel. This is the base coat of black to shorten things a little. A few lightly feathered coats of grey, hammered bronze and flat black will follow on top of blackened lower half. I forgot who suggested this idea on here, but it could be fun masquerading the pan against the black...

Mirror installed and ready for its closeup.

If y'all know these knobs and their mounting bezels on early B-cars, you know that they are well made, but butt heavy. Heavy is relative depending on who you're talking to and as far as I am concerned, these are too heavy in respect to their functionings. The stubbornness in this car is to hand...

Clem was a stand up guy. A true class act.

Hey DVW I have some ultra lightweight plastic air valve caps to match those replica fiberglass steel wheel covers. LOL. Seriously, your sons '62 should fly the mail this coming season.

Boy, am I known for bringing up highly controversial and rarely discussed threads for a series of debates. I also figured that a small dab of anti-seize or oil wasn't a bad thing neither, but if that creates a chemical imbalance between two hard parts: ie a drag link and a ball joint stud, then...

Roger that. Thanks guys.

I think it is a good deal just as long as it is a reputable, trust worthy shop.

Gotcha Bee. Thank you.

Are you saying that a smear of lubricant in the four holes could affect integrity of the joint as far as strength? I don't understand, but we are talking about the center link or drag link. A solid piece.

Contrary to other makes and their drag links, the Mopar drag link at the points of mounting (Pitman arm, Idler arm, Tie rod ends) are considered a non wear item. For that reason alone, is it NOT so important to lube those ends at the time of mounting? How many of you actually apply a dab of...

Curbside parking while getting a slim coat of primer etching sealer. Aluminum needs teeth to grab top coat paint well. Up next will be the Race Hemi Orange in slim coats. Don't want to add on any unnecessary ounces. LOL. Here's the bummer news. I was under the assumption that going aluminum...

It will be painted indeed. Going to try an optic trick using two colors that was suggested by one of the members here to fool the naked eye into thinking that the pan is half as deep. In other words, a shallow STOCK oil pan.