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[64Belvedere]

I have a couple of questions:

1. Where is the best place to by a Max Wedge Hood scoop at a reasonable price?

2. Which rear springs should I use on my 64 Belvedere street car? I have a brand new set of 3800 lb super stock ones but I'm afraid they'll send the tail end into sky. I just want a nice rake and to get rid of the helper coil overs in it now.

3. How the heck do I keep my aftermarket shifter cable out of the darn headers? Has anyone used the Imperial conversions cable to run a stock console shifter with the later trans?

Sorry so long. Just trying to learn.

 

[5.7 hemi]

1. Kramer, SledCity, are the only ones that come to mind...also e-bay.
2. Dont know enough to make a judgement call on the springs.
3.a. Have you tried stainless steel clamps?
b. I want to know this one also.

Sorry, not much help...someone will chime in who knows this stuff.

 

[wedgie]

Absolutely no doubt that Sled City has the best scoop for the best price IMO. I have the 3800 SS springs (from Mancini) on my '65 Coronet along with the expended hangars and it does not sit high in the rear. Before changing to manifolds and 4 speed, I had no problem with the stock 1965 cableshift trans cable interfering with the hedman headers. Sounds like you are using an aftermarket setup. What about using a linkage type shifter rather than a cable type? Lokar comes to mind as a possible option.

 

[64Belvedere]

It's a Hurst Quarter Stick and the 3 foot cable is too short and the 5 footer is too long and hits the Hedman Headers. Grrrr. I was thinking to get the imperial conversions kit to use a factory console shifter, But I'd probably be into the same thing. I had the mopar superstocks on my 69 dart and they only brought it up an inch or so. I have the long hangers for these as well. never thought of lokar. Do you have any pics of your coronet?

 

[wedgie]

The first pic with the A990 grille and scoop is what I had before changing to more of a "sleeper" look, just finished, as shown in the second pic. Still thinking about torque thrusts or steelies with poverty hubcaps to replace the prostars. Since the second pic was taken after paint, I have converted to a 4 speed, repainted the engine the proper turquoise color, and installed manifolds in place of the headers. Anybody looking for a 1965 BB 727?

 

[5.7 hemi]

Wedgie, very sharp looking Coronet!!!!

 

[64Belvedere]

Nice Ride. What are you running for rear tires and backspacing?

 

[wedgie]

Nice Ride. What are you running for rear tires and backspacing?

The rear tires in the pics are Mickey Thompson N-50's. I recently purchased a pair of Mickey 12.5X29's which will give a bit more height and keep the section width at about 14". The prostars are 10" with the smallest backspace available. I had the housing shortened and axles made at Moser Engineering. The car is mini-tubbed and the springs are moved into the longitudinals. Still want to change the wheel setup for the look that I am now after.

 

[65-440]

the 5 footer is too long and hits the Hedman Headers.

i had the same problem. take a piece of sheet metal, bend it, drill it, bolt it on the front corner of trans pan in b/t header and cable. works for me with no problems at all .........

 

[64Belvedere]

Great Idea 65. I think I'll do just that. Thanks for the info Wedgie. I'm glad I stumbled onto this forum. I'm getting some good info. I'll throw a couple of pics of the 64 when I get a chance.

 

[wedge5]

I melted my first 5' cable while cruising Brice Road in 2000 so I know your problem.

For the second cable: I covered it in heat sleeve, wrapped the headers and made a bracket to hold the cable away from the header. No pics but I hope you get the idea. The heat sleeve/header wrap might not be needed but I wasn't taking any chances.

 

[Dodge 330]

Make sure you have a good ground from the firewall to the motor as well.

Sometimes the shifter cable can act as the ground and melt the sleeve due to improper grounding.