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'47 Dodge shop truck
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earthman
Fascinated by rolling objects!
That bed really looks sharp. 
soltz
The Rat Captain
Nice parts, the finger not so much
DozerII
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That finger looks nasty,I'll bet it hurts like a Bi@#h
I bet you won't do that again very soon. That looks way too painful. Rub yellow mustard on it and it will help the healing process. Don't ask how I know.
I-R-POPS
''Rusty Mopar Slacker''
I must have skipped school that day. I did that a lot.
I about peed my pants when it happened. Pain like I have never experienced.
Just cause I'm not builder active doesn't mean you have to take my place on the injury list POPS.
I got used to wearing gloves when grinding because I would rub my bare hand over the freshly ground area to feel for smoothness.[ddd
Take care......
Torchie
Seems like I do a lot of stupid things lately. You would think I would get smarter with age. Not the case. I hear it's safer to stay in the house under the air conditioner. I might try that next week.
I-R-POPS
''Rusty Mopar Slacker''
That's not one of the words that crossed my mind! My mamma would not have been proud of what I was thinking.
Thanks?[SThat bed really looks sharp.
We're having fun now!!Nice parts, the finger not so much
That's putting it lightly. I've been told by a RN nurse friend not to drain the blister to avoid it getting infected. I don't think i'm going to be able follow that suggestion tho. My thinking is drain it so it can dry up and heal.
I bet you won't do that again very soon. That looks way too painful. Rub yellow mustard on it and it will help the healing process. Don't ask how I know.
I hope I don't ever do that again! Never heard the mustard idea but if you say it works I'll give it a try.
I-R-POPS
''Rusty Mopar Slacker''
Parts are piling up...
Just about got everything to build my 408 stroker motor. Still need to get the distributor, front damper and a 2500 stall torque converter.
It's been a while gathering parts. Everything will be new except the block and the lifter dog bones.
The finger has healed up so back in full swing.
Just about got everything to build my 408 stroker motor. Still need to get the distributor, front damper and a 2500 stall torque converter.
It's been a while gathering parts. Everything will be new except the block and the lifter dog bones.
The finger has healed up so back in full swing.
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DJ3100
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I'm glad to hear the finger healed. I was wondering if it would be a major issue.
A couple dumb questions:
What is the round slotted thing under the ARP bolt package.
What is a 406? I know of 340's, 383's, 426's, 440's. But I have no idea where the 406 came from.
A couple dumb questions:
What is the round slotted thing under the ARP bolt package.
What is a 406? I know of 340's, 383's, 426's, 440's. But I have no idea where the 406 came from.
earthman
Fascinated by rolling objects!
Yum, nice stockpile of goodies.
I-R-POPS
''Rusty Mopar Slacker''
That's the new flex plate for the torque converter under the bolts.
The 408 stroker is a 5.9 magnum (360) bored .030 over with a 4" stroke crankshaft resulting in a 6.7 liter motor. A big inch small block.
Yum, nice stockpile of goodies.
And my wallet is plumb empty as a result.
I-R-POPS
''Rusty Mopar Slacker''
Finally got the machine work done. Next week is time to build this thing.
Then I get to build a 3406 Cat engine for my brothers Loader. Don't know how he talked me into that.
Probably cause I'm broke after buying all the parts for my Dodge. It's real close to twice as much to build a Mopar stroker compared to a Chevy.
Then I get to build a 3406 Cat engine for my brothers Loader. Don't know how he talked me into that.
Probably cause I'm broke after buying all the parts for my Dodge. It's real close to twice as much to build a Mopar stroker compared to a Chevy.
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soltz
The Rat Captain
Yes but it won't be a chevy [cl
Old Iron
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That 408 Mopar is gonna be really cool
Pops you cease to amaze me. Rebuilding a 3406 Cat engine [P[P[P
Pops you cease to amaze me. Rebuilding a 3406 Cat engine [P[P[P
I-R-POPS
''Rusty Mopar Slacker''
Amen brother! Chevy is cheaper but Mopar is Mo-better.
That 408 Mopar is gonna be really cool
Pops you cease to amaze me. Rebuilding a 3406 Cat engine [P[P[P
Thanks Old Iron. I'm kinda pumped to get the 408 built and installed. 500hp ought to really be fun in my little pick up.
I was in the heavy equipment repair business for 25 years. Untill every thing started going computerized. The 3406 is probably the most used Cat engine around.
I'm just glad I still have an overhead hoist to handle it.
DJ3100
Well-known member
Man, have times changed! I can remember when 500 hp was just a wet dream. Even if you got there, it wouldn't run on the street and even if it did you couldn't get it to the ground.
What does your truck weigh? Maybe 3000? Less? That seems like Hellcat territory. Your face is going to hurt from the perpetual grin.
What does your truck weigh? Maybe 3000? Less? That seems like Hellcat territory. Your face is going to hurt from the perpetual grin.
I-R-POPS
''Rusty Mopar Slacker''
It weighs 3640# with me and a full fuel tank. It will be fun for sure.
I still find it hard to believe you can build a small block to get 500hp on pump gas and still behave on the street. And there's more there if you go with aluminum heads and raise the compression.
Torchie
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We are all getting old......[ddd
That trucks going to be a screamer POPS.
Torchie
I-R-POPS
''Rusty Mopar Slacker''
The fun has begun. I got started on the 408 finally. I've been worried about clearance for the longer stroke crank but every thing fit like a glove.
When they first came out with a stroker kit for a 5.9 magnum you had to notch the bottom of each cylinder to clear the rod bolts/nuts. These new rods are threaded for ARP bolts. Works great.
My support post mounted engine stand is solid a rock. I love it when things go right.
Currently my only problem is I forgot to order a cam thrust plate.
When they first came out with a stroker kit for a 5.9 magnum you had to notch the bottom of each cylinder to clear the rod bolts/nuts. These new rods are threaded for ARP bolts. Works great.
My support post mounted engine stand is solid a rock. I love it when things go right.
Currently my only problem is I forgot to order a cam thrust plate.
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I-R-POPS
''Rusty Mopar Slacker''
We are all getting old......[ddd
That trucks going to be a screamer POPS.
Torchie
This getting old stuff is more painful than I expected. I guess you either get old or die. Making the best of what we've got is the new day to day objective for me.
I hope to have the new engine built and in by this time next month. I'm alot slower than I used to be.
Glad to hear from you Torchie. I hope things are going well for you.
