1968 Plymouth GTX 440 - Youtube Video

[Oldtimer]

Hello Everyone. I just posted a video/audio clip on Youtube, featuring my 1968 Plymouth GTX 440, following completion of my restoration project discussed from time to time on this forum. The clip was taken on a moments notice, and was originally intended to demo the lope and tone of the exhaust only. Normally, using the cheap microphone on cell phones, to record exhaust systems, causes audio to 'crap out' at higher volumes. For some reason, this didn't turn out too bad. Hopefully, the new cam and lifters will survive the summer. For your info, the motor and exhaust were cold during this clip and I was burning lousy gas, which could explain the water vapor. That said, if you pick up on anything else that sounds wrong with the old girl, by all means let me know. Your comments are welcome.

Here is the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPG8PIhaCuo

 

[GetX'd]

I don't know - all it makes me want is to get mine finished and back on the road. I thought it sounded great and not really having a full around picture of the car looked great to me as well. Enjoyed the color and a m a 68 lover so - turned my switch to on......

i just oust noticed this is the same car from an earlier thread of old timers. Yeah all around sweet!

 

[Hemi Rebel]

Reverse lights?

 

[Oldtimer]

Good eye Hemi Rebel. I'm still working on the reverse lights

 

[zyzzyx]

Beautiful Car! Sounds excellent. Now that you have had time to drive it, How do you like the B&M 2400 Holeshot? I'm thinking of buying one for my "X". The next one up is 300 or 3200. I think that might be a bit muchfor the street! I have a 3.73 gear in mine. What gearing are you using? Have lotsa fun!

 

[Oldtimer]

Good Evening Zyzzyx. To begin with, TY for your comments. It is still a little early for me to answer your question about the TC. I just licensed the car and will be doing a couple of road tests shortly. I am currently using 3.23 gears but I suspect a ratio something more like 3.73 would be the better choice in concert with this TC. To date..., I have found that 'low idles' must be increased over stock settings, surrounding stop and stand scenarios, to avoid TC disengagement, especially when in reverse... I'm certainly looking forward to the 'fun' part alright & good luck with your build too!

 

[Ron 73]

Buddy, ya have a complete master piece, Sound fantastic as she looks.. I do hope you remember us back in the shop working to get where your at! LOL Keep us up to snuff with the fun your sure to have, GREAT job.... ENJOY, from one old timer to another, ENJOY ENJOY AND THEN, Have some more fun

 

[Oldtimer]

The GTX passed her very first road test today with flying colors, beginning in town and graduating to the open highway.

This was certainly a milestone for me... and major load off.

As you know, so many things can go wrong during this testing phase - any one of which - can ruin a person's day.

The ride was both dazzling and loud enough to immediately attract smokey the bear, who pulled a cruiser in behind me for a closer look.

I was shadowed for a couple of city blocks, the whole time expecting to see a 'bubble gum' light show in my rear view mirror... but it didn't happen!

I signaled left & went on my happy way - solo.

Yes, I know that some folks hate poor old smokey bear, but I have a lot of respect for the majority of men and women out there,
who do great work for the communities in which they serve.

Back on topic, temperature levels, were naturally a major concern.
Engine temp was good and hot, but not in the red zone. (Will have to swap out the new cam break-in oil soon)
Transmission temp was a constant 170F-180F in town traffic and cruising highway.


Now, I still have a few secondary wiring issues to sort out...
but not a bad first day!

What do you think?

 

[moparedtn]

Love the GTX, sir - but then, I'm kinda partial to 'em, as you might guess:

I'm digging that decidedly non-stock paint job especially. What color is that? It fairly GLOWS!

Loving that cam, too. Had my own rumpety wipe two lobes recently (former owner built the motor), however, and decided to go with a Comp Cams Magnum 270 this time. Much milder than yours, but hopefully this one will LIVE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD_t5uN-YYE

Re: reverse lights - I wound up wiring mine fresh. My GTX is a 4-speed conversion by previous owner and the reverse light wiring going through the firewall simply didn't exist. It's not that bad, although yours also entails the neutral safety in the switch on the 727 if I recall correctly.
When you look at the pic I posted above (car found in field), you can imagine a LOT of things got rewired, mostly by me.
Former owner sez "I'm no mechanic" LOL - but he did a sweet job of doing all the metal replacement and bodywork.

Love your ride, Oldtimer!

 

[Oldtimer]

Hi Moparedtn... Your X looks great!

In answer to your questions and comments about my cam choice and the paint job, given copyright issues, I have scanned and posted only a limited amount of information about the cam
and the paint, which should be enough to guide you, and/or perhaps others, in the right direction(s), should anyone be interested.





The original paint can be easily found through normal means, or mixed from scratch by your painter. The formula will vary, depending upon the brand of paint being used, but this gives you a general idea of what all goes into the mix.

Keep On Rock'n Mopar!

 

[moparedtn]

Thanks for the kind words.
Yep, yours is quite a bit more cam than mine.