71 Charger Superbee Tribute/Restomod Build

[70chall440]

I thought about that and might just do it once I ensure everything is good.

 

[cal30_sniper]

On mine, once I had the mounting figured out with the angle of the dangle etc, I welded the bar mount brackets to the diff.

I did the same to the ADDCO on my Volare.

So I have run into an obstacle where in I do not have the correct dash to firewall/cowl mounting bracket, so I am going to be sourcing one of those before I can proceed.

Ah, the dash bracket that almost killed me. Those hanging 1/4-20 studs will get you.

 

[cal30_sniper]

Better photo of the firewall braces if you still need it. Looks like they wouldn’t be too difficult to fab if you can’t find them. That’s on a ‘72.

 

[70chall440]

I appreciate the pics. I believe that I have a line on that part.

 

[70chall440]

Ive been working on my gas tank some and am strongly considering buying an Aeromotive stealth tank. I am having an issue trying to get the sending unit to seal up, I need to try and make a closed cell foam gasket or maybe some RTV.

 

[supergluehero]

Ive been working on my gas tank some and am strongly considering buying an Aeromotive stealth tank. I am having an issue trying to get the sending unit to seal up, I need to try and make a closed cell foam gasket or maybe some RTV.

I just got mine this week. It had been on back order since March. If you do decide to get one, you may have to wait a while if they're out of stock again. It looks like a nice unit. for some reason I was expecting it to be stainless or plated steel, but it's either painted or powder coated.

 

[70chall440]

I modified a SS tank for my car which in theory should work out, I am going to do some more work and see if I cannot get it sorted before I drop another $700+

I just spent over $500 on a new windshield from AMD so I got that going for me... LOL Actually its not the money, at this stage I am pretty deep into the car and don't really care, but its more of unnecessary spending. I am beginning to spend money on stuff rather than work through a problem which I usually hate but here I am doing it...

 

[ckessel]

I can relate on the unnecessary spending. I'm going to use the universal 22 gal early Stang unit from Tanks inc. I borrowed a standard Stang tank from my old boss to use for mockup and see if my theory was correct. Since I moved the springs inboard, the oe unit would collide with the springs. The Stang one is narrower. I planned on cutting up the trunk floor anyway so its no big deal to configure it for the new.

 

[70chall440]

I can relate on the unnecessary spending. I'm going to use the universal 22 gal early Stang unit from Tanks inc. I borrowed a standard Stang tank from my old boss to use for mockup and see if my theory was correct. Since I moved the springs inboard, the oe unit would collide with the springs. The Stang one is narrower. I planned on cutting up the trunk floor anyway so its no big deal to configure it for the new.

Good thinking. In my case I bought a SS stock tank and then cut into it making a shelf for a fuel pump and sending unit, the problem I have at them moment is that I got a little warpage from welding around the sending unit which has a relatively thin rubber gasket so it doesn't want to conform and seal. The tank doesn't hold pressure so I am not worried about that part but I don't want it to leak either.

 

[ckessel]

If they offered that unit in SS, it would be my slam dunk choice. Nitrile steel is ok since thats oe. Aluminum is out of the question.

 

[70chall440]

So I revisited the tank again today, I made a new seal for the sending unit out of some neoprene rubber gasket material which seemed to work well, however I then found some small pin hole leaks around the shelf that I put in. I tried welding them for while and found I was just chasing my tail, so I went to plan B... JB Weld... doesn't look "show car'ish" but this isn't a show car so I am good... LOL

 

[supergluehero]

Hey whatever works. I know a lot of my work wouldn't get the nod of approval from the community, but it's my car and I only have to make me happy. So don't worry about it.

 

[70chall440]

I finally got the correct column support and was able to fit the column so that I can cut it and install the Borgeson U joint. Couldn't help but mock up the steering wheel.

 

[70chall440]

I got the column mount from a buddy who restores Mopars and who has a crap ton of parts. While there I was looking for door and quarter window parts which I did find some but I know I am missing some as well. Once I get to that part I will narrow it down I am sure.

 

[70chall440]

Mocking up the brake system

 

[70chall440]

I was able to start getting my rear brakes installed, this was a bit of a dick drag in that I wanted to replace the wheel studs, well one of the holes was stripped so I had to tack in the stud. I installed the Green bearings which wasn't all that hard but it did take some work.

 

[70chall440]

I mounted the adjustable Wilwood valve and made the hard brake lines.

 

[ckessel]

Doing the plumbing with the engine/trans out takes all the fun out of it.

 

[70chall440]

Very true which is exactly why I am doing it. I won't do the wiring but the plumbing definitely.

 

[supergluehero]

You're one step ahead of me. I realized as I dropped my engine today that I'd better do my brake lines before I put it back. I ended using the Wilwood mounting bracket for the proportioning valve though so I could use their pre-bent lines to the master.