Extreme Engine Makeover-Hemi Time

[35Mastr]

I am still in aww.That cowl insert really made that install of that motor pop.

Very well done.

[35Mastr]

Bill, Is there a thread or any info on how to do all that buck rivet type of stuff?I am really interested in that.

[Gastrick]

There was a bit of a thread on here a while back where some were talking about it and the tools George. I'll dig up the thread.

[Gastrick]

Originally Posted by Bonehead

Sorry, I guess I messed up the thread.. I don't get an "edit" button on it to take it out.
Anyway, Gastrick's ride makes that truck look like it has not been started on yet.

No need to try and remove it. I welcome and enjoy the pics and conversation in any thread. Sometimes you have to think outside the bus...er...uh...I mean box.

[hotrod preacher]

Gastrick, i must tell you that i truly appreciate you sharing all that work with us here on the RRR...
I don't get much done on mine, and when i get a chance to work on it i never have a camera, (or anything as exciting to work on as a duece w/ a hemi!!)

the workmanship is truly inspiring-- a very, very cool car

[BruceR&C]

WOW !!!

And I thought this was going to be fun. That firewall is amazing !!! You took an already awsome ride & made it out of this world. Your work neve ceases to amaze me.

[donsrods]

Ya know, not just because I happen to think Bill is one of the nicest guys around, but I really have to say your Deuce is getting into the realm of being unreal. When I look at the custom touches like the firewall and interior, it is just mind blowing. Beyond the time and work you have put into it, there is also the imagination thing..........how do you come up with those designs? I stared at the firewall with all the added on sections and am absolutely amazed what you create.

When I look at your 32 with that four pot Hemi in there, it looks like it just came out in the latest little book hot rod magazine, that is, if this were 1956. You have such a neat car there. Can't wait to see it at Billetproof.

Don

[Gastrick]

A little more progress so far. Some of the stuff is boring and not really worth a photo, such as installing the starter, water temp and oil pressure senders, fan, flexplate bolts, and such.

One small headache was worked out though and that is the alternator. I like them to be low and out of sight if possible, but these dang hemis don't have many threaded holes in the front of them. We ended utilizing the driver's side engine mount holes as a mounting point. I think it worked out well.

This strange bracket that I whipped up is the foundation.



Here's a couple of photos of the whole deal installed. I even had a belt that fit. Now the radiator can go back in so I can start working on the hoses. The old hoses do not fit.

[bob w]

You are 100% right on about tucking the alternator away. Let that Hemi be the star of the engine compartment, without any "stuff" in the way. Not many people are good at design and execution. Your are one of the few.

[22dodge]

Very nicely done, Gastrick. Super clean and out of the way.. '22