1933 dodge 4dr to 2dr update

[animal]

Well, that's a bummer.....but I agree that the safety stuff is more important than taking a chance. There'll be plenty of shows you can drive to safely.

 

[skull]

stuff happens

AND THE FUN CONTINUES PART 2

l got the other issues worked out and took it down to get the front end aligned and was happy that went well, we got the rear-end adjusted to 3/32'' side to side so it's square.

very snappy performance on the way home we opened it up and W0W, the power to weight ratio is great.
we hit a wee bit over a hundred in her

got home and noticed a wet spot on the passenger side rear tire,,,,,the darn axle seal is leaking and we got the replacement to go in and will get done in time for the cruz'in tomorrow.

l think this should fix all the little nagging stuff that keeps popping up.

Later

 

[blacksheep]

I just caught this build. Very nice . Cool looking cab on that car.

 

[Torchie]

Keep at it Skull. Your almost there.
Great looking ride.[cl[cl[cl
Torchie.

 

[bob w]

It's no longer a build. It's a driving machine! Have fun with it this summer, skull.

 

[skull]

thanks everone

thanks to everyone who kept me motivated, there were times l got a little discouraged, but you guys helped thru it.[cl

my cousin is taking her out to the local Friday evening cruz'in & l will take the dodge truck and we plan on having a blast.

NOW TO DRIVE THE SNOT OUTTA HER

AND on to the street legal race car, l hope to have that one done soon.

l will have a problem deciding which of the 3 to take out and cruz around in[S

Later

 

[Old Iron]

Fantastic
You can form your own car show when you get the street legal race car done [ddd

 

[skull]

great

made there and back no problems

we got the car to the Friday cruz'in......first time in a public viewing type cruz and she was a big hit, was asked questions all evening about by a bunch of people and even a offer to buy her if l wanted to sell.

Later

 

[skull]

roof insert

decided to put a roof insert in, piece of lexan covered with vinyl, quick easy and blocks the wind(YA l know, l'm a wimp)


Later

 

[blacksheep]

Hey, I'm diggin that . No need for all that wind swirling around while driving. Nice job!

 

[earthman]

And that is how it's done! Congratulations Skullman

 

[skull]

lettered

my friend lettered her, all hand painted, says he may do more, but l like it.

Later

 

[christcrusader13]

Nice work!!! I like that a lot!

 

[skull]

milage

with 2 people in the car we just went on a 13O mile run in the rat and she's pulling about 25 MPG on the highway and 19 MPG in town if l keep my lead foot outta the carb, if l drive it like l stole it, about 12-13mpg anywhere.

l filled it to the top of the filler neck at the local gas stop, drove to the show & stopped at the same place and refilled up and some did some cipherin' and came up with them numbers.

Later

 

[Torchie]

Great milage.
Good to see another Rat being driven.
Torchie.

 

[Bamamav]

Driving them is even more fun than building them! [cl

 

[Oldrodder43]

Just found this thread Skull. Hat's off to you. Great job and great help! Enjoy!

 

[christcrusader13]

Those are good numbers man... what setup are you running in this jewel again? 350 with a 700 R4? 650 carb?

 

[skull]

gears and stuff

when we finished the car it ended up with these specs:


Weight:

24OO pounds with full tank of fuel:


Rearend:

9 inch ford with 3:25 gears


Trans:

7OOR4 rebuilt by my friend to stand up to 5OOHP and wicked 1 - 2 shift, it will snap your'e head back at half throttle when it shifts.


Chevy Small-Block V-8 rebuilt:

Based on the ZZ4 platform
355 HP/405 FT.LB
Displacement: 355 CI
Bore x Stroke (in.): 4.030 x 3.480
Block : Cast-iron with four-bolt main caps
Crankshaft: Forged steel
Connecting Rods: Powdered metal steel
Pistons: High-silicon aluminum with offset pins
Compression ratio: 10:1
Camshaft Type: Steel hydraulic roller
Camshaft Lift (in.): .474 intake / .510 exhaust
Camshaft Duration (@.050 in.): 208° intake / 221° exhaust
Intake: Aluminum no name dual plane with power range off idle to 55OO RPM
Distributor: Hi output HEI billet aluminum after market
Spark plugs: Acell
Spark Plug Wires: Acell make it yourself kit
Water pump: Hi-flow aluminum
Headers: custom made free flowing roadster into 3 inch exhaust
Mufflers: 3 inch low back pressure baffle


Radiator:

Up/down flow 3 core custom made aluminum


Heads:

Cast iron 58-cc chamber
Valve Size (in.): 1.940 intake / 1.500 exhaust
Rocker Arms: full aluminum rollers
Rocker Arm Ratio: 1.5:1
Recommended Fuel: 92 octane
Ignition Timing: Base 10° BTDC, 32° Total
Maximum Recommended rpm: 5800
Balanced: External


Edelbrock carb:

600 CFM, ELECTRIC CHOKE
(CALIBRATED FOR FUEL ECONOMY)
Calibrated for maximum fuel economy. Includes timed vacuum ports, EGR and fuel vapor outlet. Not for computer-controlled engines. with the following jets, rods and springs: Metering Jets - Primary .098, Secondary .095; Metering Rods - .073 x .047; Step-Up Spring - orange (5" Hg).


Tire size in the rear:

BF Goodrich P285-7O-15
3O.7 inches tall X 11.5 wide

l think that should answer the question,

Later

 

[christcrusader13]

thanks Skull!!! That's a whole lot more information than I was looking for especially the info on the carb, I think I'll rebuild my other 600 I have on the shelf to those specs and give her a go on my 327....

Thanks again!