The Long Road to my 74 Satellite Rebuild

[Basket case]

I always liked the factory tips, but that's gonna be sweet! and definatly woun't be another one just like it.

 

[rsd859]

I agree those factory tips are killer but at $250 a set, Im gonna go with some hedman hot tips with the red resonator built in.

 

[rebootej]

Thanks guys!! She sounds pretty sweet now too! I wanted the factory tips originally but the wasn't excited out the price. Dropped the 46 rh transmission off today gonna start pulling the 727 out.

 

[rebootej]

A few more short videos, still trying to get a better one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzeRdesY3zU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG1bbekEi34

Alot of moisture when shes warming up.

 

[rsd859]

I bet your dying to take her out for a drive! Sounds awesome brother!!!!

 

[rebootej]

Ya I seriously can't wait so anxious. And can't wait to see it one color.

 

[rsd859]

Here is my latest vid, My daughter loves this beast as much as I do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlXPP4h5zsc

 

[roadrunnerman]

You do realize what you've just done, right? When she gets her permit/license, guess which car she is going to want to drive.

 

[rsd859]

Well she is only 12, and I have been training her already so when its time I shouldnt have any problems. But there is no chance she is taking it out. Maybe her senior prom. But Isnt the guy supposed to provide the ride?

 

[Basket case]

depends on who has the cool car!

 

[rsd859]

Thats true, but Ive got the only Bird in town!

 

[day1glo]

Cars looking good, and i like the direction your going with this car. I plan a few custom touches myself.

 

[rebootej]

Thanks guys! Rsd that is a sweet video, sounds awesome man!

I ended up letting a local shop do the rebuild on the 46RH, picked it up today. Looks great, and they found some other parts that needed replacing.
Still gotta modify the transmission case to fit in the car, but here's some pics.







Also got my new marker light bezels de-chromed.

 

[rsd859]

Keep plugging away at her! Your moving right along and doing it up right. Im just saving money right now to have my body work done and paint job. I just put new KYB front shocks on, and a new brake caliper. A few weekends ago my daughter wanted to stripe the bird, so we did. It was my first time doing this but it turned out pretty good. Plus it was a good time with my daughter. Just need to do the hood next.

 

[rebootej]

Thanks. I really like those KYB shocks got them on all 4 corners of mine. Looking good man!

 

[rsd859]

I cant decide if I wanna go with regular shocks or some fresh air shocks or those monroe sensa trac coil overs on the back. I like it jacked up in the back a little bit.

 

[Propwash]

Stripes look good man....Shocks look they definitely needed to be retired. I'd avoid air shocks like the plague for your Plymouth. They like to crack/rip out shock crossmembers and ride like a lumber wagon. If you have old springs on there, odds are putting in a new set will raise the car in the rear. There's also the option of re-arching springs or taller tires. Keep up the good work..


Air Shock aftermath.........

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[rsd859]

Thanks propwash!!! Yup im scared straight now! Im leaning towards the monroe coil overs.

 

[Propwash]

Hey no problem rsd, but to be honest with you, the coil overs will do the same thing. If you ever put your hands and eyes up close on a shock crossmember, you'll know just how flimsy they are. Myself I would consider them the weak link of the mopar suspension system. Basically what you're doing with air shocks/coil overs is using them to make up for a weak suspension or there lack of to suite your needs. Adding them effects the dynamics of how the rest of the suspension is designed and engineered to work, and generally speaking....not in a good way. I know AR Engineering or someone out there was is or was making shock crossmember stiffening plates to help or accomodate air/coil's, but one could accomplish that themselves merely with some 14 gauge steel plates or welding in some sort of cross braces. Regardless, IMO you're going to be better off installing leaf springs that handle the load, disperse travel/momentum accordingly and raise the car as you want. That, or like mentioned..a taller tire. Hope it pans out for you what ever route you decide to go.

 

[rebootej]

Rsd if you wanna do it cheep id find a local blacksmith shop that will re-arch your springs for you and put regular shocks on. Local shop did mine for $80 he have me 2+ inches no problem. Rearend is super jacked up now i like it. I know guys say it wont last as long but this was cheep and easy and allows me to save for new springs farther down the road.