Mr.Crown
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I was wondering if that had some sort of actual meaning, other than being a kick a$$ grampa sunday cruiser motor.
Dr. Crank, I bow to your supreme being.
32 Plymouth Coupe. Let's get it on...
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I was wondering if that had some sort of actual meaning, other than being a kick a$$ grampa sunday cruiser motor.
Dr. Crank, I bow to your supreme being.
earthman
Fascinated by rolling objects!
Always wondered why there aren't more big Mopars used in rods. They sure did the job on the strips in the '60's.
TiredIronGRB
Traditionalist
Nice coupe, that would be awesome with an old hemi.
rex1927
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Nice find
I have always been curious about something.
Why are wedge engines called that?Is it the heads or something else?
Always wondered about that.[S
Engine sure looks cool
Torch
Extremely dangerous with a torch!!!
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I thought I saw anomalie
I thought I saw anomalie so i ran it through NASA's photo restoration
It appears you're engine also has the HAMMER TIME stamp
With a minute...I think I see something else!
lets look a little closer....
IT LOOKS LIKE GOLD!....
YUP! it's gold... GOLD03 [cl hidden talent XD
I thought I saw anomalie so i ran it through NASA's photo restoration
It appears you're engine also has the HAMMER TIME stamp
With a minute...I think I see something else!
lets look a little closer....
IT LOOKS LIKE GOLD!....
YUP! it's gold... GOLD03 [cl hidden talent XD
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zzrodder
It ain't grey hair, it's chrome!
I think the 'Wedge' term was given to the Mopar B and RB engines in the early 60's to differentiate it from the Hemi engines since at one time there was both - a 426 Wedge and 426 Hemi - wedge referring to the combustion chamber shape as opposed to the Hemi combustion chamber.
Or at least that's what my Pappy learnt me.....[S
Mr.Crown
Well-known member
With the good comes the bad...
Got my fancy Cal Custom valve covers in the mail yesterday...sure look groovy on that old wedge...
That was the good...
And now, the not so good... D'oh!!!
Good thing it's all coming apart...
Got my fancy Cal Custom valve covers in the mail yesterday...sure look groovy on that old wedge...
That was the good...
And now, the not so good... D'oh!!!
Good thing it's all coming apart...
Dirtyrat
Got Fins?
Its the new flex-a-rod!
Ouch!
Ouch!
sgtpontiac
Older, Wiser and Still Buildin'
Oh man!!!
I'd be checking to make sure some valves are not bent too.....I'm not sure what piston to valve clearance Mopars run ....but I think one of the valves said howdy to the top of the piston.....JMHO>...
I'd be checking to make sure some valves are not bent too.....I'm not sure what piston to valve clearance Mopars run ....but I think one of the valves said howdy to the top of the piston...
..JMHO>...
Mr.Crown
Well-known member
I'd be checking to make sure some valves are not bent too.....I'm not sure what piston to valve clearance Mopars run ....but I think one of the valves said howdy to the top of the piston...
That's my biggest concern, but in the end, it'll all be ok. I'll just rebuild it. It's only money right?!?!
I set a budget of $4000 in parts for this build, and I had figured atleast a 1/4 of that woulf be spent on the engine alone...
Mr.Crown
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you realize, the only way to do that motor justice is for it to be wearin dual quads when your done, right?
You know it.
Dual quad intake and carbs sitting on the shelf at work. One of the heavy duty mechanics at work is a Mopar nut, and has had a 413 dual quad + carb setups in his garage for years. Sold it to me for $200. Woohoo.
Mr.Crown
Well-known member
ok, you may proceed..
and you stole that for $200, heck of a deal..
Said intake.
I also got a brand new electronic ignition and a set of high flow heads. Intake/carbs, ignition and heads = $300
Gregster
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wow , I can never find a deal like that at the right time .
Mr.Crown
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I know!!! I usually miss out on the deals. Or, the deals come when I have next to no extra cash. Working two jobs has it's merits I guess. Sacrifice a social life for cool parts and time alone in the garage.
