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1969 Charger R/T resurrection

snakeyes said:
looking real good thanks for the updates I now about trying to get some slow time so we can get a little extra work done seems like more over time than ever now
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I guess it is better than sitting around waiting for the phone to ring.
 
Spent a joyous couple of evenings getting the new TTI 1 7/8" headers installed. It didn't go quite as easy as the instructions would lead a guy to believe, but they are in. I ended up having to pull the motor mount bolts and raise the engine until the bellhousing hit the firewall, and then dropping the steering link. Oh yeah, and then there was all the extra room left over to get the starter wires on. I sure am hoping I don't ever have to replace that. After getting them in, I realized how nice they fit. It is close in a couple of areas, but nothing terrible. No hammers or torches to make things fit was very nice :hello2:. Next up will be the exhaust.

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Those are sure purdy. Nice work!
The Hookers I installed on my car a few years ago required both motor mount bolts to be pulled, motor raised and center link dropped too. The cheap Headmans that were junk didn't require that much work when I first put them one. Header wrap killed those.
 
I knew you were gonna have some fun with the em haha congrats on getting them on though, they look gorgeous on that engine man!
 
BOY, you weren't kidding when you said they were tight. I like the shot of them under the car.
 
Mr.SpeedFreak said:
I knew you were gonna have some fun with the em haha congrats on getting them on though, they look gorgeous on that engine man!
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Yep - you were right Speedy, definitely wasn't as easy as I anticipated.

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roadrunnerman said:
BOY, you weren't kidding when you said they were tight. I like the shot of them under the car.
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They are tight, but fit real nice. I have to imagine that the 2" and 2 1/8" would be a major headache.
 
They do look good in there Hunt. Headers are never fun to deal with but at least it's over and you can finish the exhaust. I can't believe how fast she's going back together. Keep up the good work.
 
Propwash said:
Wow...Those headers look slick! I might not have caught it, but how did those brake lines fit for you?
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The brake lines worked out fine Will. After the ordeal of buying the correct small jumper line from The Right Stuff because In-Line wouldn't sell me one :shruggy:. I need a couple fuel lines between pump and separator and carb - I'll be getting those from The Right Stuff.
 
Dam h2e that looks sweet. Looks like you will have to invest in some mirrors for the car shows to show off the underside too. Just gorgeous.
 
hunt2elk said:
Spent a joyous couple of evenings getting the new TTI 1 7/8" headers installed. It didn't go quite as easy as the instructions would lead a guy to believe, but they are in. I ended up having to pull the motor mount bolts and raise the engine until the bellhousing hit the firewall, and then dropping the steering link. Oh yeah, and then there was all the extra room left over to get the starter wires on. I sure am hoping I don't ever have to replace that. After getting them in, I realized how nice they fit. It is close in a couple of areas, but nothing terrible. No hammers or torches to make things fit was very nice :hello2:. Next up will be the exhaust.
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H2E . . . Please save the shoe horn that you used to get those installed, I'm probably going to need to borrow it to get the HEMI in my Belvedere ! ! ! ( smile )

WOW . . . that looks great ! ! ! TTI is also the direction I'm leaning for my build too . . . seeing your install . . . WOW, that might be the ticket ! !

Thanks for sharing !
 
Good to hear Joel. Just think, in 4-5 short months we'll actually be able to take our mopars out of slumber and out on the road. Don't know about you, but this winter has been a beating. Frostbite 3 times already.
 
hunt2elk said:
Yep - you were right Speedy, definitely wasn't as easy as I anticipated.
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All's well that ends well brotha! They look outstanding and I'm sure your engine's breathing capability thanks you for any busted knuckles and colorful language that may have occurred
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usaroadrunner said:
Dam h2e that looks sweet. Looks like you will have to invest in some mirrors for the car shows to show off the underside too. Just gorgeous.
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Umm no, I don't think so. No offense to anyone here who brings mirrors to car shows, but mine are made for driving and I really don't care if they get a few scuffs and scrapes on the underside.

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conv67bdere said:
H2E . . . Please save the shoe horn that you used to get those installed, I'm probably going to need to borrow it to get the HEMI in my Belvedere ! ! ! ( smile )
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No shoe horn required. You just need a hoist, cherry picker, and a kid with small hand to get the bolts started. If you weren't so far away you could trailer your project over this way since I know all the secrets now lol.

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Propwash said:
Good to hear Joel. Just think, in 4-5 short months we'll actually be able to take our mopars out of slumber and out on the road. Don't know about you, but this winter has been a beating. Frostbite 3 times already.
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Yeah its been a long one. Especially for me being in the HVAC business - lots of service calls for no heat.
 
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What a great job you are doing. Love the headers. Do have a timeframe for completion like maybe summer.
 
Propwash said:
Good to hear Joel. Just think, in 4-5 short months we'll actually be able to take our mopars out of slumber and out on the road. Don't know about you, but this winter has been a beating. Frostbite 3 times already.
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YES SIR!! It would be cool if you and Joel could get together some time, id love to have a side by side picture of one of Plymouth's best and one of Dodge's best side by side, both black, mean and cool! Frostbite 3 times isint a good thing but the weather we've had here lately would do it rather quickly i imagine, Its 11 out there now here and the winds blowing pretty good and im glad were in for the night! :) The headers look really good!! Bet they will sound great to..
 
Duda said:
What a great job you are doing. Love the headers. Do have a timeframe for completion like maybe summer.
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They are never really completed, are they? For sure this thing will be on the road when the grass turns green :steering:
 
All I can say is "that sure is Purdy". I think it's a givin "headers and torsion bars don't mix well" always going to be a struggle regardless. Looking good
 
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