CDN72SE's Restoration Thread

[Charger72]

Love Roadrunners looks like it was the same Y8 gold as my Charger. I'll be following.

 

[Charger72]

Brake Proportioning Valve KH 89410
So this is my original to my car valve, never had an issue with any part of my brake system but it is 49 years old now so needs to be taken care of.

Used some Evapo-rust on some parts and a gentle attachment on my drill to clean up.
Replaced the rubber o-rings and the internal spring.
Cleaned up the brake lines with some 0000 fine steel wool.
Painted the nut red.

Thanks to everyone that suggested these guys.
https://www.musclecarresearch.com/content/1979-gm-kelsey-hayes-combination-valve-autopsy
https://www.musclecarresearch.com/mopar-parts

 

[Islandkent]

Looks Great! Put their business card in my favorites. Never know when a fella might need them.

 

[Charger72]

The replacement 360 for my 318 arrived yesterday, just making a list of the parts I need to add on to it.
Probably give a few more coats of orange to the engine, not sure if I should paint the water pump or not.

 

[Charger72]

Power Steering Pump
So this is my original Saginaw pump, when J had my 318 on the engine stand I managed to tip the engine over, the brunt of the fall was on the passengers side valve cover and the power steering pump pulley. The pulley is all warped and not usable.

I found an NOS pulley (29511989) on eBay to replace the damaged one.

Also ordered a new Power Steering Pressure hose & Power Steering Return hose from E-Booger ;), also on eBay.

Used some paint stripper and Evaporust on the brackets and mounting bolts; will paint them black. Will also re-paint the pump housing as well.

 

[Islandkent]

Paint. But that's just me talking. lol

Is that the same stand? Allan when I seen those wheels and frame I was wondering if the stand was heavy enough. Then I read the above post.
That is all.

 

[71Beeper]

What are the specs on your 360 engine?

 

[Charger72]

Not very experienced with engines and components but this is what I have on my invoice, specs & parts:

• SMB 360 Based 410 Stroker Engine
• Forger 4.00 Stroke Crank
• Molly Rings
• Edelbrock Aluminum Cylinder Heads
• Air Gap Intake
• Shaft Mounted Rockers
• Hardened Push Rods
• Performance Camshaft (CAM Spec Howards 710461-10) Lift .525/.531 Dur@#050 226/230 Lobe Sep 110* Hyd Flat
• Dyno Resulkts: 416 HP@4900 494 ft/lbs
• TQ@4100 (91 Octane Fuel)
• Milodon Oil Pan
• Chrome Valve Covers
• Timing Cover
• Harmonic Balancer (Int Bal)
• Oil Pump
• Double Roller Timing Kit
• HD Gasket Set
• Quick Fuel 750 VS Carb
• MSD Ignition Wire Set
• Proform Distributor
• Spark Plugs
• Water Pump

 

[Charger72]

Did some blackout on the body; grille blackout area.

Right side.

Upper & lower radiator support area.

Pinch weld on both sides.

Front edge of the hood.

 

[Islandkent]

Nice!

 

[Charger72]

Dynamat & Noico

Decided to spend some time on the interior. I used both Dynamat and this Noico product, plus a roller.

Started at the front; spent too much time researching how other people did it, wasn't much help so I just dove in.

May not look pretty but got the job done and will be covered by carpet.

Used the Noico on the ceiling of the car, my car does get kind of tinnie (so) up top so thgis should help.

Was going to throw out the REM insulation I got because it just didn't seem worth using.

In the end just decided to use it and glue it to the Noico, the REM stuff came in two pieces, neither fit nicely into the three/four areas so I just took some scissors and cut it up and made it fit.

As usual used the 3M 90 High Strength glue; works wonders.

 

[Charger72]

Got my heater blower motor assembly back from Stephan Fournier.

 

[Charger72]

Got a delivery from Summit Racing today.

1. DCC-P4349628 - Dipstick with Tube, Engine, Steel, Chrome, Dodge, Mopar, Small Block, (Mfr. #: P4349628)
2. DCC-P4286759AB HSG, WATER INLET (Mfr. #: P4286759AB)
3. RSD-RGL7203 Fuel Return Line, Steel, Natural, Mfr. #: RGL7203)

Have to admit was surprised to see that the thermostat housing was made in Taiwan, with the words Mopar Genuine Parts & Accessories written above it. Oh well, as long as it doesn't leak.

Think I will be installing the fuel lines and exhaust this weekend. Can't believe how the temperature has dropped so quickly, have to take advantage of the good weather as much as I can.

 

[dadsbee]

Nice... next 14 days look great, so get at it!

 

[Charger72]

Hope you had a good summer Wayne! (I know it's not over yet )

 

[dadsbee]

Trying to get back North.. left the camp fridge on and full of, now spoiled, supplies. Hoping to fly up Sunday or Monday for 5 days or so to close the place up. Wife has some health issues going on that hasn't helped the planning. Hope all is well down there in Mill Town..

 

[Charger72]

Tough when you have to throw out spoiled food that's for sure. Should be nice heading back up North for you. Hope your wife gets through the health issues and I wish her the best. My brother had a two week vacay with the family and at the end of it had a heart attack, supposedly "minor" but put him in the hospital for three days. My dad passed last December of congestive heart disease so kinda scary. My brother does say my car is looking good

 

[Charger72]

 

[T2R9]

That blower motor is beautiful! Dare I ask what the cost was to get it done? I need two done.

 

[Charger72]

Sent you a msg T2R9.