Who’s doing what in the off-season.

[blue_stocker]

We'll see...I'm looking to start a new and my last car, another super stock project but this will be a bit different from the other class racers I've had over the years. It'll be a full blown crazy prep car with all the little class sneaky tricks and some not-so-known tricks. More than anything, it'll eat some serious time and will it be worth it?!? Heh, heh...time will tell! Hope y'all have a greatly blessed Holiday season...wb

 

[Truperformance]

took the intake down to the machine shop today and put it in there industrial dishwasher and it took all the paint off ! thats a 1st.. ordered OER classic engine paint.

1962-65 Chrysler Plymouth Dodge; Orange; OER Engine Paint; 16 Oz. Aerosol Can (Net Wt. 12 Oz.)​

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Product Details​

OER Classic Blend Engine Paint offers maximum coverage and adhesion to air cleaners engine blocks heads intake manifolds valve covers water pumps oil panstransmission cases and more. Factory original color for Chrysler Plymouth Dodge replicates Mopar OE # P4120751. Comes in a 16 Oz. Aerosol Can (Net Wt. 12 Oz.)This specially formulated engine paint is unaffec ted by rust gasoline oil grease salt and extreme humidity and is also resistant to temperatures of up to 400°F. This special paint blend offers excellent hiding ability and delivers spray-gun quality results without the mess or hassle of mixing p aint or cleaning equipment.Note: Ships via ground freight only and is shipped exclusively within the continental US as no air shipments are permitted on aerosol spray cans. Applications: 1962-63 Mopar 413ci - V81964 Mopar 413ci - V8 Race Engine Only1965 Mopar 413ci - V81963 Mopar 426ci - V8 Wedge1964 Mopar 426ci - Hemi V8 Race Engine Only.
will do a test spray before applying it this weekend after gorging on turkey.

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Stage3, not sure if this is one of the paints on your list to try.... but I am pretty happy with how this matches the old Race Hemi color:
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it also seems MUCH more durable when it dries. The only thing I had issues with is trying to put a second coat on after it dried, it didn't like that!
But, the Omaha Orange is as close as I could find. That is actually the original color that was "Race Hemi Orange" from what I understand.

 

[Truperformance]

 

[stage3]

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the can i have sprays with a Reddish tint versus original lite orange tint..

 

[LemonWedge]

My stuff is still at the machine shop. Not rushing him at this point, but getting a little anxious. Spent last night varifying installed ht on the new TF270’s for the Howards / PAC springs.

 

[malex]

Today the axles came out of the Dana, time to upgrade to 5/8” studs. The 1/2” ARP studs that came out were straight, not bent at all, unlike the previous set.

I started off by making a jig that bolted to my old drill press base. 2X2X1/4” tubing, rock solid. Alignment with a 7/16” transfer punch that nicely slipped into the 1/2” fine threads.

Spent lots of time getting it dead set right and solid, end of axle below resting on a bottle jack.

Low RPMs and cutting oil

Studs haven’t shown up yet but when they do, ready to install.
Yeah the dead centre ain’t pretty but for today it kept the tap in line just fine.

3 holes finished, will finish up the rest tomorrow. Making progress. 727 Low-gear set is on it’s way back from repair, soon things will again be in full go mode.

 

[stage3]

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orange with a hint of yellow. omaha orange...thanks!

 

[malex]

orange with a hint of yellow. omaha orange...thanks!

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Yes. That looks right, good.

 

[biomedtechguy]

I'm working, and continuing to buy/order parts for my 572 build.
I have more of this thread to read, but I want to thank @malex for eliminating the stress I had only in my mind, should I need a vacuum pump. My "boogie man" was my CVF Wraptor serpentine belt and accessories system, and the question of how could I possibly drive a vacuum pump if I needed to. IF I can't drive it somehow with the serpentine belt, and honestly I'm not sure I'd even consider that now, it seems like I could just do something like this and problem solved.
Thanks!

 

[68 HEMI GTS]

Taking care of my hvac guy. Sorry guys, but it’s still going to be a nice engine.

 

[68 HEMI GTS]

Alright, maybe a little porting on the hemi intake when I get a chance. Got it scribed up.

 

[Tex013]

Thought i better put this up.

Tex

 

[Wookie316]

Barney got new shoes.

 

[padam]

Barney got new shoes.

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Nice! Are the fronts 28"?
I like the mud flaps too.

 

[RemCharger]

Nice! Are the fronts 28"?
I like the mud flaps too.

And the rears??

Wookie what's the temp like over there, I think my vacuum brakes froze up on the way home ffs. Throttle froze open earlier today

 

[malex]

And the rears??

Wookie what's the temp like over there, I think my vacuum brakes froze up on the way home ffs. Throttle froze open earlier today

Bad news on the brakes. Over here it’s -39 with the chill and headed to -42 tonight. One time on my Cheby the starter snout bust off when I hit the key, on a night like this.

 

[RemCharger]

Bad news on the brakes. Over here it’s -39 with the chill and headed to -42 tonight. One time on my Cheby the starter snout bust off when I hit the key, on a night like this.

I just pulled in a dead Chevrolet.
Battery's bulged out like the Michelin man
Everything busted off in the drivers door..
Never mind the front end rebuild it came for
It's going to be a whole ceremony

 

[malex]

I just pulled in a dead Chevrolet.
Battery's bulged out like the Michelin man
Everything busted off in the drivers door..
Never mind the front end rebuild it came for
It's going to be a whole ceremony

Haha, That bill is gonna be growing. I see you’re at -49 tonight!

 

[RemCharger]

Haha, That bill is gonna be growing. I see you’re at -49 tonight!

Can't grow a bill when your no-brakes truck has a hanging on a thread block heater cord end!! I swear it was mint. I'm a heater cord nazi!!

 

[Wookie316]

And the rears??

Wookie what's the temp like over there, I think my vacuum brakes froze up on the way home ffs. Throttle froze open earlier today

29” front
Feels like -500