1964 Plymouth Savoy Build

[MadMax3426]

Thank you for the info on the ground cable and yes that does help.
Did you use a standard big block dip stick or one for a Max Wedge?
And "WOW!" Those door panels, really beautifully done.
I know that you can't wait to get it all assembled and neither can I. Really want to see it when you're through.
Today I am sandblasting the lower front valance panel on the 63 Maxie.
I found out that all the Max Wedge and the cars that were produced at the Chrysler Hamtramck Plant were painted with a red oxide primer after being dipped in the chemical bath, before the final paint was applied. Found that to be true as I've sand the body on the Dodge.
The 64 is completely sanded down as I prep it for paint. I haven't sanded the 63 yet, but soon as I slowly move forward with both.
So before painting both Maxies and the Street Wedge Dodge, I will use the red oxide as the primer.
Keep up the great work...

 

[MadMax3426]

Chuck...By the way, what camera are using to take these photos with as I need to replace mine that went south on me.
Let me know...

 

[Chuck Marshall]

Chuck...By the way, what camera are using to take these photos with as I need to replace mine that went south on me.
Let me know...

It's with my iPhone 12. Yes the dipstick is a max wedge one from Kramers. I heard that as well about the red oxide primer for that plant. My was build at the LA plant in Compton ca. Mine didn't have red oxide.

 

[MadMax3426]

How much difference is there between dipstick, do you know or have a way of checking?
Thank you for letting me know about the iPhone 12 that you are taking these pictures with.
They are incredibly.

 

[Chuck Marshall]

How much difference is there between dipstick, do you know or have a way of checking?
Thank you for letting me know about the iPhone 12 that you are taking these pictures with.
They are incredibly.

I don't know what the differences are from like a regular 440 and the RB and the max wedge, I think it's spacific to clear those big exhaust manifolds. I did notice the ring on the dipstick is a perfect circle and it's supposed to be near the valve cover verses on the outside of the manifold( I've seen both ways

 

[Chuck Marshall]

I going to test fit the front door panels and to mount the rear 1/4 panels so that the dark red bars line up with the front door to the rear 1/4's got the passenger side done and looks pretty even. Will wait on the arm rests and window crank handle in rears until after rear seat is in. The front door panels I will have to take off again to install the door lock tumblers. I thought I got a new set but I guess not. I will pick some up at the Ohio nationals next month.

 

[Chuck Marshall]

Installed on passenger side

 

[MadMax3426]

Little by little you bring her back to life. This is one restoration project of love that 'must be' shared with others.
It looks so great. Can not wait to see it completed.
Oh by the way, I'm taking notes from you. LOL
Great job.

 

[Chuck Marshall]

Test mounted the fuel lines and filters to the correct positions.

 

[Chuck Marshall]

Also mounted the max wedge throttle cable. The fuel line kit and throttle cable was purchased from A&A Transmissions.

 

[MadMax3426]

Chuck...The length of the throttle cable that you have...27"?
The last picture of the fuel line showing the bends from the fuel pump to the upper fitting is helpful to anyone installing this line.
Looking great my friend...

 

[Chuck Marshall]

Chuck...The length of the throttle cable that you have...27"?
The last picture of the fuel line showing the bends from the fuel pump to the upper fitting is helpful to anyone installing this line.
Looking great my friend...

Good question, I will measure it.

 

[Chuck Marshall]

Good question, I will measure it.

The Max Wedge one is 23 1/2 long

 

[MadMax3426]

Let me know how that works out for you.
I have one that is 27" long that I was told was the correct length and will use it for the 64 Belvedere.
I have the original intake and carbs, but not on the car right now as I am rebuilding the motor, so I can't tell you anything for right now.

 

[Chuck Marshall]

Let me know how that works out for you.
I have one that is 27" long that I was told was the correct length and will use it for the 64 Belvedere.
I have the original intake and carbs, but not on the car right now as I am rebuilding the motor, so I can't tell you anything for right now.

My car was originally a 6 cylinder car but I think at one time it did have a v8 because the k member was a v8 k member and not a 6 cylinder k member. The throttle cable I took off is 27" (I measured it too today). I researched the length and Kramers, Mancini and A&A all sell the 23.5 for max wedge cross ram applications. But I will let you know if it's not right after I install the motor. Hopefully that will be soon! Lol!

 

[MadMax3426]

Chuck...Did my research Chrysler Part Number 2465927 1962-64 max wedge throttle cable 23.5" to be correct.
The 27" throttle cable would be correct for a 6 cylinder engine.
Now we both know. LOL
Don't forget the small rubber grommet at the end of the throttle cable that inserts through the firewall to protect water from coming in through that hole ruining the carpet there.

 

[Chuck Marshall]

Ok, I thought long and hard on this decision and I am deciding to go with a Prestolite cast iron housing dual point distributor with a Black MSD High vibration Blaster coil. I removed the label so it looks more stock. I got the High Vibration one because it can be mounted horizontal rather then only vertical. I'm also going to run a MSD 6AL-2. The reason for the Prestolite is to stay original looking as possible. The Chinese billet aluminum ones and the mopar performance electronic ones all seem to have issues(from reading on this website) regarding quality and reliability and also not looking correct for a max wedge. The dual point system is more reliable I think then these others. The MSD pro billet distributor is nice and high quality but to me it does not look right for what I'm trying to do. They also sit 10.5 inches high off the block. All the high performance Mopars back in the day ran these distributors with much success and are still running them today. They do take maintaining but hey that's all part of the fun of tinkering with our machines. When I get the Prestolite I will post more pictures. I will be attending the Nationals next week in Ohio. Looking forward to shopping for more parts and watching the racing!

 

[MadMax3426]

Chuck...I have a question for you...How are you routing the spark plug wires?
And are you using the factory spark plug wiring brackets?
I have been working on the 63 Savoy 426-2 TMP and found the small molding clips off of eBay for the the rear trunk chrome molding and the corner quarter chrome pieces as well. Don't know if you needed them but just wanted to let you know that they are available. Also did some body work on the front end grille and lower chrome molding beneath the grille. Came out nice.

 

[Chuck Marshall]

I ordered the ignition wire brackets from Kramers but they are out of stock, they said they would have them at the nationals in Ohio next week so I was going to pick them up then. The moulding clips for the trunk and rear fender corners I did need some because they where badly rusted. Got replacement ones from Joe Suchy. Do you have a build site on your car?

 

[MadMax3426]

1963 Plymouth Savoy 426-2 TMP = Lynch Road, Detroit, MI. Assembly Plant
1964 Plymouth Belvedere 426 Stage III = Lynch Road, Detroit, Mi. Assembly Plant
1964 Dodge 440 426 Street Wedge 4 speed = Hamtramck, Mi Assembly Plant

When do you think that you'll finish and be on the road?