tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75646767191895700332024-03-07T21:04:50.706-08:00Shadow Mountain KustomzA step by step guide and pictures documenting how I swapped a Small Block Mopar into my 1950 Dodge.Vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482539822919384noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564676719189570033.post-57001960718250868002010-10-29T02:57:00.000-07:002010-10-29T05:45:21.432-07:00Two YearsWell, it's a few weeks short of two years since my last update. A little has changed since then. Put a lot of miles on the road. Was my only means of transportation for most of the time. Drove it everyday, including through snow and the worst Noreaster I've ever seen. I have moved twice, from no garage, to an adequate garage, to probably my dream garage (with a lift no doubt). Currently the Dodge is less motor and transmission waiting for a full rebuild. Decided to blow it apart to paint and polish everything I neglected the first go around. I'm going on Deployment soon, though, so my next update won't probably be for another year. Most of these pictures and been pulled from my cell phone and are in order from oldest to newest. Not the greatest quality, but still worth a thousand words, right? Enjoy.<br />
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</center>Vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482539822919384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564676719189570033.post-77674655076943883492008-11-11T15:54:00.000-08:002009-02-12T17:48:04.493-08:00About time for an Update: November 11, 2008<img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Cool%20Pics/140_1529.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><br /><br />A lot has happened since my last update. Of course still a lot more to do. I finally got around to swapping on my Streetmaster 318 intake and Holley 600 carb. Also installed a trick HEI distributor from Wysco. Runs great. My hood flew open a while back driving on the freeway and I've been needing a new one since then. I got lucky and found a guy parting out a '50 Dodge foor door. I bought the hood and some other stuff from him. I'm working on sanding everything down right now and getting it in one color. Here's a quick pic for now...Vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482539822919384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564676719189570033.post-49268357287599752002008-08-14T15:43:00.000-07:002008-08-31T17:40:31.048-07:00Update August 2008: Time and MoneyI sold the Desoto a couple weeks ago. Nothing really became of it while I had it. I know you hear it all the time, but there just wasn't enough time or money to be had for two projects. It's gone to a good home, though. Hopefully I can update here someday with some of the new owner's progress. Putting my time and hard earned money back in my Dodge will definitely be for the better, I'm sure.<br /><br />I've got a vintage, circa late 60's early 70's, Edelbrock Torquemaster intake that's going in it soon. Saving up for my Carb right now. I can't wait. Starting next month I really want to buckle down and get the body work started. I've got a lot of holes to fill and dents to pull. I've been thinking real hard on what color I want to paint it when the time comes, but everyday I think of something new. Light or dark? Who knows. I'm probably not going to know until that day comes. I guess it's going to be as much of a surprise to you as it is to me. I really want to put some fat whitewalls on it eventually, too. I know that's going to make it look 100% better. BUT as they say... time and money, that's all it takes.<br /><br />For now, though, I'll continue to drive it everyday to work and down to the beach at night. Drive it on my daily errands or just cruise it around town. I'll tell you, there is absolutely nothing better than driving an old hot rod daily. Nothing.<br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/My%20Car/August%2020Pr/1950DodgeCoronet1.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/My%20Car/August%2020Pr/1950DodgeCoronet2.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/My%20Car/August%2020Pr/1950DodgeCoronet6.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/My%20Car/August%2020Pr/1950DodgeCoronet3.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/My%20Car/August%2020Pr/1950DodgeCoronet4.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/My%20Car/August%2020Pr/1950DodgeCoronet8.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/My%20Car/August%2020Pr/1950DodgeCoronet5.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/My%20Car/August%2020Pr/1950DodgeCoronet7.jpg">Vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482539822919384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564676719189570033.post-58325472128823002552008-06-21T17:51:00.000-07:002008-06-22T16:29:14.513-07:00Fender BenderLong story short, my neighbor across the street hit my Dodge and smashed in my perfectly good driver's side rear fender.<br /><br /><a title="140_1351-1.jpg" href="http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/fender%20bender/?action=view&current=140_1351-1.jpg"><br /> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/fender%20bender/140_1351-1.jpg" border="0"/><br /></a><br /><br />It doesn't look that bad in the pic, but it would have cost a lot more than a new one. I found a replacement in Wisconsin. It's a little rough, but it's straight. <br /><br /><a title="DSC06222.jpg" href="http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/fender%20bender/?action=view&current=DSC06222.jpg"><br /> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/fender%20bender/DSC06222.jpg" border="0"/><br /></a><br /><br />Going fender less.<br /><br /><a title="DSC06229.jpg" href="http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/fender%20bender/?action=view&current=DSC06229.jpg"><br /> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/fender%20bender/DSC06229.jpg" border="0"/><br /></a><br /><br /><a title="DSC06230.jpg" href="http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/fender%20bender/?action=view&current=DSC06230.jpg"><br /> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/fender%20bender/DSC06230.jpg" border="0"/><br /></a><br /><br />Here it is all mounted up.<br /><br /><a title="DSC06236.jpg" href="http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/fender%20bender/?action=view&current=DSC06236.jpg"><br /> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/fender%20bender/DSC06236.jpg" border="0"/><br /></a><br /><br />Body work is definitely still on my To-Do list, but it'll work for now. It sure does adds some character.<br /><br /><a title="DSC06243.jpg" href="http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/fender%20bender/?action=view&current=DSC06243.jpg"><br /> <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/fender%20bender/DSC06243.jpg" border="0"/><br /></a>Vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482539822919384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564676719189570033.post-57989671993079366862008-05-31T14:04:00.001-07:002008-05-31T14:11:29.607-07:00April 4, 1950<a href="http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/?action=view¤t=1950Dodge1950Desoto.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/1950Dodge1950Desoto.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482539822919384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564676719189570033.post-27368402155883098082008-03-25T11:26:00.000-07:002008-03-25T11:39:49.256-07:00Praise D' Low'rdSo my good friend Gary came over yesterday and helped me get rid of the nose high rake on my Coronet. Gary has a '50 Dodge Meadowbrook that is lowered 4 inches in the front and three in the back. He cut two coils out of the front of his. My dodge is lowered two inches in the back, so it only made sense to lower the front of mine three inches. Since one coil cut equals two inches, I cut a coil and a half out of mine. Looks perfect. Driving to work and back a couple times, I havn't scraped or hit the bump stops, a problem Gary sometimes has. <br /><br />Here's some pics...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-lGqcNOlxI/AAAAAAAAAFI/Caog5kpGgC0/s1600-h/140_1297.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-lGqcNOlxI/AAAAAAAAAFI/Caog5kpGgC0/s400/140_1297.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181750541206591250" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-lGq8NOlyI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/c5NDXow7dNw/s1600-h/140_1298.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-lGq8NOlyI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/c5NDXow7dNw/s400/140_1298.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181750549796525858" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-lGrMNOlzI/AAAAAAAAAFY/nAl8tDtrF_c/s1600-h/140_1299.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-lGrMNOlzI/AAAAAAAAAFY/nAl8tDtrF_c/s400/140_1299.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181750554091493170" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-lGrsNOl0I/AAAAAAAAAFg/6bLy4kZZTUk/s1600-h/140_1307.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-lGrsNOl0I/AAAAAAAAAFg/6bLy4kZZTUk/s400/140_1307.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181750562681427778" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-lGr8NOl1I/AAAAAAAAAFo/R6oK6k4QfyA/s1600-h/140_1310.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-lGr8NOl1I/AAAAAAAAAFo/R6oK6k4QfyA/s400/140_1310.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181750566976395090" /></a>Vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482539822919384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564676719189570033.post-34719017678672813962008-03-19T07:56:00.000-07:002008-07-25T17:23:14.325-07:00Another Project: 1950 Desoto CustomI'm going to stay with the flat 6 in this one.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-EtWyesTYI/AAAAAAAAADw/eq8_EjTJ9dg/s1600-h/140_1254.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-EtWyesTYI/AAAAAAAAADw/eq8_EjTJ9dg/s400/140_1254.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179470915983658370" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-EtXSesTZI/AAAAAAAAAD4/YREoLpC55i8/s1600-h/140_1255.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-EtXSesTZI/AAAAAAAAAD4/YREoLpC55i8/s400/140_1255.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179470924573592978" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-EtXiesTaI/AAAAAAAAAEA/eyZXZoo-R1E/s1600-h/140_1256.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-EtXiesTaI/AAAAAAAAAEA/eyZXZoo-R1E/s400/140_1256.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179470928868560290" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-EtXyesTbI/AAAAAAAAAEI/NkJ8ia6SA9k/s1600-h/140_1257.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-EtXyesTbI/AAAAAAAAAEI/NkJ8ia6SA9k/s400/140_1257.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179470933163527602" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-EtYCesTcI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/VNub8OhUrD4/s1600-h/140_1258.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-EtYCesTcI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/VNub8OhUrD4/s400/140_1258.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179470937458494914" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-EtyCesTdI/AAAAAAAAAEY/-M2TZSqPFJ8/s1600-h/140_1259.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-EtyCesTdI/AAAAAAAAAEY/-M2TZSqPFJ8/s400/140_1259.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179471384135093714" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-EtyiesTeI/AAAAAAAAAEg/8huZfIw2BKg/s1600-h/140_1272.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-EtyiesTeI/AAAAAAAAAEg/8huZfIw2BKg/s400/140_1272.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179471392725028322" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-EtzCesTfI/AAAAAAAAAEo/owyMkCFi_A4/s1600-h/140_1278.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-EtzCesTfI/AAAAAAAAAEo/owyMkCFi_A4/s400/140_1278.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179471401314962930" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-EtzSesTgI/AAAAAAAAAEw/YMN8J1syHx8/s1600-h/Sunrise2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-EtzSesTgI/AAAAAAAAAEw/YMN8J1syHx8/s400/Sunrise2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179471405609930242" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-Eu_iesTiI/AAAAAAAAAFA/GwdA66NrL00/s1600-h/140_1273.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R-Eu_iesTiI/AAAAAAAAAFA/GwdA66NrL00/s400/140_1273.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179472715574955554" /></a>Vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482539822919384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564676719189570033.post-22982219161828570122008-03-13T21:16:00.000-07:002008-03-13T21:32:46.160-07:00Street Rod Action MagazineI came across this article recently. Reiterates pretty much the same things I have said. They drop a Small Block Mopar into a '47 Plymouth. A good read and very helpful. Click the page to make it bigger.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R9n-KSesTVI/AAAAAAAAADU/T7Ch8GxpfZ8/s1600-h/Image0001.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R9n-KSesTVI/AAAAAAAAADU/T7Ch8GxpfZ8/s400/Image0001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177448699351813458" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R9n-KiesTWI/AAAAAAAAADc/d0FK7nyNaHQ/s1600-h/Image0002.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R9n-KiesTWI/AAAAAAAAADc/d0FK7nyNaHQ/s400/Image0002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177448703646780770" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R9n-LCesTXI/AAAAAAAAADk/llVGROhkbPU/s1600-h/Image0003.JPG"><img style="float:left; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R9n9cyesTPI/AAAAAAAAACk/F5XxnKIstWg/s400/Image0009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177447917667765490" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R9n9TiesTOI/AAAAAAAAACc/KphHnLaqdvE/s1600-h/Image0010.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R9n9TiesTOI/AAAAAAAAACc/KphHnLaqdvE/s400/Image0010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177447758753975522" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R9n9MSesTNI/AAAAAAAAACU/FSSOq_YKcwU/s1600-h/Image0011.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R9n9MSesTNI/AAAAAAAAACU/FSSOq_YKcwU/s400/Image0011.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177447634199923922" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R9n9ESesTMI/AAAAAAAAACM/l3H1JC8qSM0/s1600-h/Image0012.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NFo4hL9MNzQ/R9n9ESesTMI/AAAAAAAAACM/l3H1JC8qSM0/s400/Image0012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177447496760970434" /></a>Vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482539822919384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564676719189570033.post-60920340812071726782008-03-09T16:14:00.000-07:002008-03-09T17:29:23.253-07:00Virginia is for LoversMy Dodge got here yesterday. I used Angel's Moving Autos. They were awesome. Definitely lived up to there reputation of being number one. Now it's time to get to work. The body is my main priority now. I'm going to be welding up all of the trim holes and such so look forward to those updates soon. I'm also going to to work on the front suspension, relocating the shocks and cutting a couple coils to even out the backward rake a little bit. Stay tuned.<br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/Transport/?action=view¤t=home2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/Transport/home2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482539822919384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564676719189570033.post-19631015085176888792008-03-02T09:12:00.000-08:002008-03-02T09:57:43.852-08:00Good Bye CaliforniaSo, my Dodge is on it's way to Virginia. Don't worry, it's still mine. I am stationed in Norfolk. I came home on leave for a couple weeks to get it ready to go. <br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/Transport/?action=view¤t=140_1220.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/Transport/140_1220.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/Transport/?action=view¤t=140_1219.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/Transport/140_1219.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/Transport/?action=view¤t=140_1221.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/Transport/140_1221.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/Transport/?action=view¤t=140_1240.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/Transport/140_1240.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482539822919384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564676719189570033.post-72107190717907114082008-01-29T16:58:00.000-08:002008-03-02T10:21:16.017-08:00Keeping the flathead 6?If you decide to keep the 6, check out http://50plymouth.com/ This guy is a wealth of information and pretty much shows step by step the rebuild of his flathead 6. I've talked to him before and he is a great guy. Email him any questions you still might have. I can guarantee he'll have an answer. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.50plymouth.com/04-eng/flattyicon2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://www.50plymouth.com/04-eng/flattyicon2.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482539822919384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564676719189570033.post-4268497548758315412008-01-29T16:18:00.000-08:002008-03-02T15:56:42.947-08:00Step by Step....So, it has come up quite a bit on Ruffrodders.com and the HAMB (jalopyjournal.com/forum), guys asking about swapping a V8 into their old Mopar. There are a lot of questions out there because it really hasn't been done a lot, and if it has, not really documented. That's were I come in, hopefully clearing up any misconseptions and mystery behind doing one of these swaps. When I bought my Dodge, I had two options. Try to resurect the old flathead 6, or swap in a V8. I chose the later. Below, in my previous posts, you will find all the pics I took documenting what I did. I will try to explain here, though, step by step, how I did it. <br /><br />It was just more cost effective and less time consuming to drop in a V8 instead of rebuilding the old motor. In my honest opinion, the best thing to do if your planning on dropping a V8 in your 49-51 Dodge or Plymouth and your on a budget(I'm not sure if it will work exactly the same on previous or later years) is to use a Small Block Mopar, and not just because of the "Keep it Mopar!" thing, but because it WORKS with a lot less headaches. Any time I've seen someone drop in a Small Block Chevy in their old Dodge or Plymouth, they've had to change out the whole front clip, cut the firewall, and do some serious re-engineering. You don't have to touch the steering box if you drop in a small block mopar, 273 or 318, from a sixties Valiant or Dart. Mid Sixties Mopar A bodies, Dart and Valiant, have special exhaust manifolds on the drivers side to clear the steering box and column. A bodies are small cars, so these engines were designed for tight spaces. I didn't have to modify anything except for new motor and trans mounts. Keep in mind, that when I did this, I was only 18 with a two car garage and the basic tools. If you can weld and wrench, you can do it, too. <br /><br />Oh, and another thing. If your ready to do this, I would seriously consider buying a donor car instead of just the motor and transmision by itself. All in all, it makes things so much easier. There is a lot less parts chasing and trying to figure out where things go or how it works because it's all right there. This is your best bet. <br /><br />This is what I did:<br /><br />I bought my 1966 Plymouth Valiant off of Craigslist for $250. Besides looking butt ugly, it ran great. I pulled the entire driveline. Motor, trans, rear, and driveshaft, and a bunch of other stuff like the headlights (which fit perfectly in my '50 dodge and are 12 volt which you'll need later), and other micelaneous stuff. After I stripped it of everything I could think of, I junked it.<br /><br />I cleaned up the motor, put in new freeze plugs, cam and lifters, roller timing chain, gaskets, but since it was already running good, I didn't have to do much else. I also put a shift kit in the transmission. (I got all of this from Summit Racing)<br /><br />The rearend from the valiant fit, too, after a little bit of coaxing. (Cutting the spring pads off and welding them back to match up with my stock leaf springs.) <br /><br />If your planning on dropping a motor in a car, any car, and need some kind of motor mounts, I would HIGHLY recommend Chassis Engineering Inc. I bought the Engine Mounts, the Universal Frame Adapters, and the cushion kit. I was going to get their Universal Transmission Mount, but I found out that I could make my own for a lot less.<br /><br />After welding in the motor mounts and transmission mount, I went ahead and wired it up. This another thing that can take forever or just the weekend based on what kit you buy. This, again, is just my opinion, but if you want to do it right, without cutting corners, get a good kit. I bought the Mopar Powered Bare Bones Wiring Harness from Ron Francis. It was almost as if the Harness was made specifically for my project. Everything had its place, the instructions were so easy to follow, and the quality of the kit was way above expectations. My Dodge fired up the first time, too. Do your research...<br /><br />Now all that was left was fuel. This is when I went to Summit Racing. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not telling you to do this, I'm only letting you know what I did, and what worked for me. I bought Summit's Complete Fuel System Kit. Everything was matched and was cake to hook up. I got a Fuel Cell from Summit, too, only because it was easy and works. <br /><br />The last thing I did was have a custom drive shaft made at a local drive shaft shop from the drive shaft I got from the Valiant. I needed it just a little longer. <br /><br />I used a Floor Shifter from B&M only becuase I was on a budget. It looks good though and works. If I had more money I would have totally gone with a Tall Genie or Lokar shifter. <br /><br />Another thing I forgot to mention earlier. Throttle Cable. Hooking one up was A LOT easier than I thought it was going to be. I got mine from Speedway Motors. If you've got the cash, though, you could always upgrade to a Hight Tech Lokar Throttle Cable. Both of these, though, hook up to the stock throttle pedal.<br /><br />For cooling I used a 65-66 mustang 302 swap radiator from Mustangs Plus. It fit between the radiator supports instead of in front of it to make room for the motor. I hooked up a frame rail style transmission cooler from Summit Racing, too.<br /><br />Oh, and don't forget about exhaust. I did drive around for about a week "open headers" but eventually took it into a local shop and got some glass packs put on it. What you chose is up to you, though. <br /><br />I hope all that helps. It can be done, cheap and easy, without a lot of headaches. Just do your research. Good luck!Vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482539822919384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564676719189570033.post-23717256055731156982008-01-24T17:49:00.001-08:002008-03-02T10:31:44.237-08:00Smoothies<a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/Transport/?action=view¤t=bLUE.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/Transport/bLUE.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482539822919384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564676719189570033.post-26856877583708591452007-09-24T17:12:00.001-07:002007-09-24T17:20:04.006-07:00Money Shot<a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/My%20Car/273V8.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at 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src="http://vid4.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/VincentsPicsandVideos008.flv"></embed>Vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482539822919384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564676719189570033.post-3150101575613133482007-04-09T22:37:00.000-07:002008-09-06T14:03:30.569-07:00My 1950 Dodge CoronetThis is the ever continuing story of my 1950 Dodge Coronet.<br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/My%20Car/IM000952-vi.jpg" /><br /><br />I bought the car from the original owners in June of 2005. It had been sitting in a field since about 1973.<br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/My%20Car/IM000955-vi.jpg" /><br /><br />I rebuilt the brakes and installed a new master cylinder and wheel cylinders. I bought and installed a lot of new parts for the stock flat 6 motor, but ended up pulling the motor and tranny and selling them on the H.A.M.B.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/The%20Dodge/100_0936.jpg" /><br /><br />My faithful garage companion Sandy.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/The%20Dodge/100_0937.jpg" /><br /><br />I bought a running 1966 Plymouth Valiant for $250 on craigslist. This was going to be my donor car.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Valiant/100_0919.jpg" /><br /><br /><br />After driving the car around the block a couple times with the exhaust disconnected, I pulled the entire drive train. Motor, Tranny, Drive shaft, Rearend... everything. I even grabbed a lot of miscellaneous things like the headlights and grill (to hang on the wall in my garage). This is the 273 V8 before I pulled it. Really dirty, but running great.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/100_0830.jpg" /><br /><br />Here's it is after I pulled it, disconnected it from the tranny and put it on the stand.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/100_1251.jpg" /><br /><br />I loaded it up in the back of my dad's truck and took it to the the local car wash and gave it a good cleaning.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/100_0183.jpg" /><br /><br />The start of the tare down.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/100_0190.jpg" /><br /><br />I installed all new gaskets, a new hydraulic cam and lifters, a double roller timing chain and a bunch of other stuff.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/100_0194.jpg" /><br /><br />I sandblasted all of the accessories prior to paint.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/100_0199.jpg" /><br /><br />Before, all dirty and rusty.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/100_0197.jpg" /><br /><br />After, all nice and clean.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/100_0212.jpg" /><br /><br />I put the painted intake manifold, valve covers, timing cover, and oil pan on the block.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/4.jpg" /><br /><br />Here's the finished result after paint. Nice and clean, right??<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/1.jpg" /><br /><br />I dropped the motor in so I could weld in my custom motor mounts. This is the transmission mount I made.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/TransmissionCrossmember1071.jpg" /><br /><br />Welding it in.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/TransmissionCrossmember1101.jpg" /><br /><br />After putting a shift kit in the transmission I dropped the little 273 back in for the last time. IT FITS!<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/TransmissionCrossmember1091.jpg" /><br /><br />Top.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/Engine008.jpg" /><br /><br />Passenger side.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/Engine001.jpg" /><br /><br />Drivers side. Note stock exhaust manifold, which is different than the passenger side, clears steering column perfectly.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/Engine014.jpg" /><br /><br />Bottom. Lots of clearance here, too.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/Engine004.jpg" /><br /><br />Trans mount again.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/Engine024.jpg" /><br /><br />Looks real good doesn't it?<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/Engine012.jpg" /><br /><br />My next project was to make the rear end from the Valiant fit.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/100_0229.jpg" /><br /><br />This involved cutting off the spring pads...<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/100_0231.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/100_0236.jpg" /><br /><br />..and welding them back on an inch and a quarter in. Lots of trial fits with this one.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/100_0238.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/100_0240.jpg" /><br /><br />Two inch blocks.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/100_0251.jpg" /><br /><br />Sits nice and low riding on the Valiant's stock thirteens.<br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/100_0256.jpg"><br /><br />I also welded on some custom shock mounts from Speedway Motors after these pics were taken.<br /><br />I wired the car up with a Ron Francis "Bare Bonz" wiring harness.<br /><br />I got a fuel cell and a complete fuel system from Summit Racing.<br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/exhaust%20work/100_2895.jpg"><br /><br />I had some glasspacks put on at California Muffler.<br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/exhaust%20work/100_2904.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/exhaust%20work/100_2893.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/exhaust%20work/100_2897.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/exhaust%20work/100_2901.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/exhaust%20work/100_2900.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/exhaust%20work/100_2903.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shadowmtkustomz/exhaust%20work/100_2892.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/ShadowMTKustomz2/Project%20Pics/Engine072_a.jpg">Vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482539822919384noreply@blogger.com