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Cruising in the autumn leaves....
What did you do to your Mopar today?
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Vacuumed out the trunk and cleaned up the washer reservoir.
Well, in one of the threads we had a few posts complaining about the quality of brand new parts. Well, for my buddies 440 GTX, we found some NOS (never used) Mopar Stage VI heads. These are from the mid 90's.
Well, guess what? they didn't fit on the block because the block dowel pin holes in the heads were mis-drilled about .080" too narrow.
So I had to exactly measure and figure out how they were mis-drilled. Turns out both needed to be elongated the same amount to ensure the heads would fit properly/ with the right alignment (elongate each .040" straight towards the edge of the head).
Here is my setup after making sure the head was perfectly parallel to the table, and level in both the X and Y axis.
Then it was time to use the exact size end mill to elongate the holes. This is NOT a drill bit as the side of it cuts as well. The setup takes all the time. Once setup is done, cutting took 10 seconds or so.
Perhaps I was more careful in measuring than I needed to be, but now the heads fit perfectly on the block!
Well, guess what? they didn't fit on the block because the block dowel pin holes in the heads were mis-drilled about .080" too narrow.
So I had to exactly measure and figure out how they were mis-drilled. Turns out both needed to be elongated the same amount to ensure the heads would fit properly/ with the right alignment (elongate each .040" straight towards the edge of the head).
Here is my setup after making sure the head was perfectly parallel to the table, and level in both the X and Y axis.
Then it was time to use the exact size end mill to elongate the holes. This is NOT a drill bit as the side of it cuts as well. The setup takes all the time. Once setup is done, cutting took 10 seconds or so.
Perhaps I was more careful in measuring than I needed to be, but now the heads fit perfectly on the block!
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Well, in one of the threads we had a few posts complaining about the quality of brand new parts. Well, for my buddies 440 GTX, we found some NOS (never used) Mopar Stage VI heads. These are from the mid 90's.
Well, guess what? they didn't fit on the block because the block dowel pin holes in the heads were mis-drilled about .080" too narrow.
So I had to exactly measure and figure out how they were mis-drilled. Turns out both needed to be elongated the same amount to ensure the heads would fit properly/ with the right alignment (elongate each .040" straight towards the edge of the head).
Here is my setup after making sure the head was perfectly parallel to the table, and level in both the X and Y axis.
View attachment 1543960
Then it was time to use the exact size end mill to elongate the holes. This is NOT a drill bit as the side of it cuts as well. The setup takes all the time. Once setup is done, cutting took 10 seconds or so.
View attachment 1543961
Perhaps I was more careful in measuring than I needed to be, but now the heads fit perfectly on the block!
View attachment 1543962
you're having all the fun
Finished with one bucket seat,and started with the other one.
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Changed the rear diff fluid in the wrangler. No idea when (if) it was last changed. The rtv looked younger than 102k miles, but the fluid was BLACK coming out.
It's a trac-lok Dana 35 rear and I kept hearing a "wup-wup" noise in lower gears, and it did not smell like it had additive in it. Filled it with additive and new lube and it was already quieter on a test spin....gear teeth look fine, no scallops or sharp edges, so I'm hoping it'll be ok for a while now that it has the right stuff in it...
It's a trac-lok Dana 35 rear and I kept hearing a "wup-wup" noise in lower gears, and it did not smell like it had additive in it. Filled it with additive and new lube and it was already quieter on a test spin....gear teeth look fine, no scallops or sharp edges, so I'm hoping it'll be ok for a while now that it has the right stuff in it...
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got the doors done on the road runner
70 sublime
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I picked up a better pair of front fenders for my 70 Charger and today started cleaning them down to metal to start fresh
INTMD8
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Finished my cowl plenum air cleaner 
The fenders look good.
That air cleaner came out sweet! Nice work!
Bucket seat tracks are o plenty and o painted!
pissed off fedex guy.... got brake parts for a 62. ....the front anyway....
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I installed the tail light assembly on the Charger today utilizing a "Full Set" of OEM style gaskets that I made myself
Still have to attach the last piece to the deck lid though... maybe later today, or tomorrow.
Oh yeah, I installed the trunk lock first
Still have to attach the last piece to the deck lid though... maybe later today, or tomorrow.
Oh yeah, I installed the trunk lock first
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I know all too well about hours long setups and then 10 minutes of butt time watching the machine do the cutting lolWell, in one of the threads we had a few posts complaining about the quality of brand new parts. Well, for my buddies 440 GTX, we found some NOS (never used) Mopar Stage VI heads. These are from the mid 90's.
Well, guess what? they didn't fit on the block because the block dowel pin holes in the heads were mis-drilled about .080" too narrow.
So I had to exactly measure and figure out how they were mis-drilled. Turns out both needed to be elongated the same amount to ensure the heads would fit properly/ with the right alignment (elongate each .040" straight towards the edge of the head).
Here is my setup after making sure the head was perfectly parallel to the table, and level in both the X and Y axis.
View attachment 1543960
Then it was time to use the exact size end mill to elongate the holes. This is NOT a drill bit as the side of it cuts as well. The setup takes all the time. Once setup is done, cutting took 10 seconds or so.
View attachment 1543961
Perhaps I was more careful in measuring than I needed to be, but now the heads fit perfectly on the block!
View attachment 1543962
Pissed him off because the box was heavy?? Had a few heavy boxes over the years but so far, no one was pissed....
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very cool, I like this alot........ I'm wondering if I can turn my dual snorkel around and duct it into the cowl
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Installed the trunk lid on my 66 Belvedere today. Still not quite right with the adjustment but doing this by myself isn't as easy as it was years back....it's close tho. Drove 30 miles today to get a sheet metal nut or whatever they are called for attaching the hinges to the lid. Yeah, it looks like the last couple of pics I've posted of the car but now the hinges are attached to it. Next feat will be hooking up the hinge springs but not today Funny how such a insignificant looking part can halt progress.
Funny how such a insignificant looking part can halt progress.
i guess he was having a bad day. but he did get out of the truck cussing about it. and he wasn't the guy that normally comes around.
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Went and took a buddy out in my new 300C. He's been holed-up since his mother passed. I was in his drive and not leaving, till he came out of the house. Took him out and about, for about an hour. I'm hoping he calls and wants to do things...otherwise, back to his driveway again. Great guy, with emotions tying him down.
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