Extreme Engine Makeover-Hemi Time

[Mudbone40]

Gastrick,
Can't think of a better way to start the NEW YEAR than with a HEMI, look's like youv'e done your homework, and your at the top of the class, motor mount's look great. Im goin be watching this post and already know how it will turn out, keep up the great work Bill.

[Gastrick]

Thanks for the kind words fellas.

Not a lot to show in pictures but we finished up the engine mounts today and removed the hoist. The engine will have to be removed in order to finish weld and gussett the drivers side due to some close clearances at the steering box.

But first, look who showed up at my shop today. The often imitated, never duplicated, one and only, Donsrods. He came over from the left coast of Fla to pick up an intake and carbs for his son that I had. It's always good to see Don.


Here's the finished (except for some final welding and shaping) engine mounts. Nothing fancy.


Alright. Here's where it gets silly. I broke into my dad's parts stash and took his valve covers and blower and stuck them on the mock-up engine for some photo fun. The actual engine configuration that's going in the car can be seen in the background.



Tomorrow, I'll do a final fitment check and then pull the mock up engine out, finish welding the mounts, cut off the old mounts, and do some work on the new look for the firewall. My brother (speedracer) is pitching in and helping with that. If we get enough done to justify photos, I'll add them tomorrow night.

[roddguy1]

That's some beautiful work there Gastrick. I don't know but I'm thinking that huffer looks pretty sweet sitting on there. You sure your dad wouldn't notice it missing?

[Bonehead]

Originally Posted by roddguy1

That's some beautiful work there Gastrick. I don't know but I'm thinking that huffer looks pretty sweet sitting on there. You sure your dad wouldn't notice it missing?

Sure, like, "I found it just sitting there, and no one was using it....."

Looks great Gas!

[Tripper]

Gastrick,
When I scrolled down & saw that huffer sittin' on top there I could not believe my eyes! Dude... u're Pops must have a wicked parts stash!!! Mine had a lot of stuff but dang sure didn't have anything like that just hangin' around!!!

BoB

[Gastrick]

Bob, I actually used to own that aluminum lung. It was on top of a big block Chevy. Me and my dad trade parts around a lot. In fact, he used to own my coupe before I did in a slightly different form

Not a whole lot to report today. I'm feeling a bit under the weather. My brother (speed racer) came over and we pulled out the mock-up engine. We then encated a plan to spruce up the bland firewall. RRR member 24dodge suggested that I make the firewall match the interior panels. We didnt finish but all of the pieces are made and mostly laid out. It's hard to tell what the finished firewall will look like based on this picture but the folks that have seen photos of my interior know where this is headed.

[24dodge]

, never seen one like it , it will really carry the fighter plane look through the car , nice work Bill.

[Bonehead]

Well, 24dodge is one smart fellow. I think that is a super idea. And it already looks really impressive.

[Tripper]

Note to self: Buy stock in rivet companies in the morning!!!

[hotrod preacher]

looks like really good progress....love all the pics-never get tired of seeing other people work

seriously i love that car, and all you're doing will just make it better