Progress - Roll Cage - pics

Just gotta weld in the side bars, then add the swing out side bar kit.

Looking good!

Gettind the car so close,
You will be staging in before you know it :burnout:

How much weight in the dynamatt?
R U doing the cage yourself?
Looks good dude.

time and dedication are paying off big time...

nice


-RPM

If I remember right the Dynamat weighed about 40-45 lbs, used enough to cover the floor. (1 box). They must use like 3-4 boxes on Overhaulin..lol

Yes, entire Cage built by me. Except for the tubing bends, bought it from the vendor like that. Measurements, cutting to legnth and grinding to fit, welding it in... was all me, a $20 angle grinder from Harbour Freight, I'll guess 40 hrs of work and several cases of beer .

Do you plan on running at orlando this year?

Steve

Way to go Eric. You're just making all kinds of progress.

Do you plan on running at orlando this year?

Steve

Yeah, I hope to be there soon !

Keep up the good work!

Steve

Looks nice!

Hey all, Decided to redo the dash cluster for what I had. Here's a pic including the pushbutton starter switch.

Eric that look's super great. :blob:

A fine job sir :thumbup:

Looking Good !!!!!!!!

Looking good Eric.

That looks real good, I think if ya wanted down the road there's a replacement white speed cluster out now that would match nicely.

Hey Guys , Finally got it started and figured out how to post this sound/movie file. The Flowmasters sound great!

[URL=http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/Eric_S68/?action=view&current=MOV00001.flv]

http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/Eric_S68/?action=view&current=MOV00001.flv

See if this works

Sounds nasty Eric. Big Thumbs up!

sound's great!!! like she is ready :thumbup:

Why to go. :salute:

Like the cry of a newborn baby. Congratulations Eric!

sweeeeeeeeet.congrats.sounds like she's gonna be a mean one.get her on the street and send the ricers home!!

Sounds real good..... :thumbup:

A symphony of sweet music.

brass, woodwinds, strings, flowmasters......

welcome to the club Eric.

:)

-RPM

Sounds killer Eric congrats! makes you anxious for the drags doesn't it? What engine combo is in front of the flowmasters? What model flowmasters did you use? Now go make some rice boys cry for their mamas :cry:

I have 2 chamber Flowmasters on my car and boy oh boy, do they ROAR! I love `em.


BTW: What the hell are the specs on your cam? It sounds like a top fueler....http://www.websmileys.com/sm/happy/019.gif

Nothin like the sound of cam in headers. Maybe Art Garfunkel hitting the high note in bridge over troubled water!!

Way to go Eric. Sounds great.

Sounds wicked, but what is it? Details?

It's a 360/904 combo in a 73 Duster. Couldn't tell ya what the cam specs are. I bought the engine used and never asked what the actual cam was, I was too busy grinning after hearing it run. LOL It's a pretty wild cam since it will only idle at 900-1000. I'll post more pics n vids soon.

Sounds a lot like mine. :)

Sounds nice!

Hey all finally got it to drive it out of the garage.. Took some new pics... It's still got a way to go.

Thats shaping up nice. Nice color. Where did you get those seats? Mike

like the color inside. is that the car color too? nice job all around, good luck . where did you find those seats ?

Looks great :thumbup: I'm looking forward to starting on my Duster, especially after seeing projects pics moving forward.

Hey all Thanks...The paint will be custom orange n silver in a sox n martin style and I got the seats here www.shophyperformance.com

Looks real good Eric.....soon dude! :headbang:

the Sox and Martin look will be great :thumbup:
Watching this projected is me inpatient :blob:

Looking Damn good :headbang:

Its been a while Eric since you last posted.. Im glad to see the balls still rolling.

GREAT COLOR ! I came *this close* to painting my car Lemans Sunset, which is Nissans pearl orange used on the new 350-Z's, Maxima's, and Murano's. And the detail and work you've done is impressive too! I'm going to go visit mine sometime today... you've got me pumped!


And as for the Dyna-mat, how many square feet did it take to do your car? I have to get some before I do anything on my car when I get it back and was wondering if 50 square feet is enough for the floor & firewall.

looking good......

John, I used 1 box of dynamat (think 36 sqft) to do just the floor and about 1/3 the way up the firewall. I still may get a second box to do the roof area. I'll see how hot the car gets inside .

Eric, did you get the Dynamat at Hot Rod Stuff up in Melbourne, or somewhere else. Do you recall the price for a box? I just did my floorpans and would like to add some before I button up the interior. Mike

Mike, I bought the dynamat thru their website. I used the xtreme which they show for $270 a box. Somehow I remember it being cheaper it's been like 6 mos since I bought it.

Looking Good Eric nice seats! Makes me wish I had got at mine on my days off!

Thanks for that info Eric. Mike

souunds great!

Congrats Eric! Sounds wicked, you'll have to let us know how it runs. Plan on taking it to the strip or is this strictly a street car?

that is like water for the soul, right there, I dream of that sound....

Congrats Eric. Aggressive sound. I love it.

Sounds great. Makes me want to get out in the garage and
fire up the Duster. Haven't heard it run for about a month.

Thanks to Adam for combining my posts. I'll keep the new progress, pics and sounds coming to this post. Been sanding filler n primer, getting it right and straight, waiting for good weather to paint in. New Pics n Video in a few days. I'll take some pics in the painting process n of course post em :-)

Looking great Eric. That is going to be one very nice car!

Jack

Priming , sanding, filling, getting it all straight, taking my time. Waiting for a good weather day to paint. Just these quick 2 pics to let ya know I'm still working on it.

It's ready for paint!, 1 more day of taping n fixing minor body stuff to make sure it's the straightest it can be. Friday Should be paint day !

Looking good Eric!!!
Make sure you fill the cooler up and send out some pic's. :thumbup:
Hope it go's good and you enjoy This great day :wav:

Awesome Job Eric it's definately ROCKIN' now, I'm definately envious. What flowmasters are you running the Super 40 series. When you referenced the swing out kits for your roll cage is this for the side bars to be able to swing out. I have seen them before and was wondering how that works and what has to be done?

Very Nice Work Eric!!!

it's looking amazing! I can only dream of the day when mine is ready for her paint. Where did you get your fuel cell?

Awesome Job Eric it's definately ROCKIN' now, I'm definately envious. What flowmasters are you running the Super 40 series. When you referenced the swing out kits for your roll cage is this for the side bars to be able to swing out. I have seen them before and was wondering how that works and what has to be done?

I'm not quite sure what flowmasters they are, got em used with the donor car.

Yes, side bars will be hinged. (swing out) If I install the side bars at all. They really make it a pain to get into the car. Hinged or not. I'm gonna see what it runs before I am required to put em in to run.

it's looking amazing! I can only dream of the day when mine is ready for her paint. Where did you get your fuel cell?

Got it a long time ago , from RCI 16 gal

Hey Guy's...... Here's a few quick pics I took tonight after painting the 1st basecoat the Silver side insert with intercoat clear over it that's why it's dull, it was hard to get a good pic since the silver is close to the gray prime. More to follow sometime early next week !

looking good:)

All taped up, ready for next color....

Lookin good. I know what uncleared paint looks like so I have a feeling what it will pop like when finished :tongue9:

Hey Guys ! Had to show ya'll how I spent my tuesday afternoon. First White for a nice bright undercoat.

You're almost there. Looking good.

Second coat (Actually Sixth) three coats each color..., a little James Bond Goldfinger action..LOL

What a difference Kandy makes...... What do you think????? Still gotta add the name to the side and clear the whole car with another 6 coats of clear...

Is this thing gonna say Melrose Missle on the side?

Eric, thats going to be smokin. Good color combo.

Bump. More pics to come once the sun comes out :angel9:

ERic thats awesome paint looking good, what do you call that Kandy color, your future is definately so bright you will have to wear shades!! LOL

ERic thats awesome paint looking good, what do you call that Kandy color, your future is definately so bright you will have to wear shades!! LOL

Thanks, 70 Dart. It's Tangeringe Kandy over a gold basecoat with heavy gold and silver flake in it.

My plan is to win by blinding them going down the track ..lol

More pics Eric...More pics :wav:

Smokin'! :cherry: I take it you have done paint and body professionaly?

These are sweet looking 15x8 4.5 backspace BBP Tommorow I'll go get some E/T Streets.

Smokin'! :cherry: I take it you have done paint and body professionaly?

Professionally? No, I've never actually gotten paid for a paint job or went to a school for it. I've just learned along the way...

I'm dying to open a mopar only resto /hot rod shop...

Professionally? No, I've never actually gotten paid for a paint job or went to a school for it. I've just learned along the way...

I'm dying to open a mopar only resto /hot rod shop...

No wonder you are watching American Hot Rod. LOL. Trying to get some ideas huh?

Eric you would have no problem getting business with the quality of work. They will stop on the 1/4 mile just to admire your car so you should have no problem there. By the way nice wheels, I like the satin finish style of that rim although I don't think it is available in SBP. Keep posting those pics can't wait to see the finished product. Awesome job keep it up!!

Hey guys here's your daily fix ... Got the M/T ET Street radials 275/60/15 mounted up on the 15x8 rims 4.5 backspace. S/S springs, stock location. Notice the 2nd pic.... Good thing I got the 4.5 backspace any less would have been trouble.

It's gonna be nice this weekend, I'll get her in the sun and take some more pics... BTW, I havent seen it in the full sun either :happy6:

looks good Eric, ya those run close to the springs, I think mine are even closer...... lol

-RPM

it sunny today, and it was perfect yesturday....wheres those pics? Looks good!

Steve

Looking Good!Nice wheels.

Looking real good Eric!!
Lets get some pic real soon. :wav:

Definately Rocks Eric, can't wait to see pics in the blazing sunlight, wheels look awesome!!

Thanks Everyone !! Sorry for the picture delays... lol I wound up wet sanding the car on Saturday and even got Clear on the hood and trunk Sunday. I'm having minor computer trouble which should be resolved by Wednesday. Then the picture posting can resume !

OK, Here's your Mopar "fix" of the day..lol

Looks like Sweet candy!!!! that looks great. :thumbup:
I can smell tangerine from here :blob:

In person in the bright sun, that would be killer, you would definately need shades on while you drool, I mean stare. Awesome job Eric Blazin'!!

I'm going blind already. I guess I can never look at it in the sunlight. Great looking job Eric!

Jack

Got some work done , Trunk lid n fenders Cleared.. :wav:

looks great! love the color!

I love that color too. Looks really good Eric.

Looks great man that paint work looks top notch :thumbup:

Looking great Eric. She`s really sparkling in the sun :thumbup:

Gleaming! Looks great

Got the stencils today and did my thing ! Gotta break out the Airbrush and some black for the 3D effect. Notice the new stripes too. :thumbup:

Looks awesome erict greatt!! work

I'm starting to think you have to much time on your hands Eric! LOL!
Looks good so far!:thumbup:

I'm PM'ing you a paint question.

Eric your PM box is full i can't PM you!

Eric, Looks Super, Nice Job, It Wont Be Long Now!!!!!

Enjoy the Pic's ! What do ya think?

wow looks great eric!

Hey guys ! Finally got the clear on it and rolled her out into the sun !!!

Still got a ways to go, the fender(s) arent even bolted on but I think she's looking good !

For the hell of it a picture of my boat too !

looks great! cant realy find words for it!

I can :blob:
It looks sweeeeet. Great work Eric. :headbang:

I can smell tangerine in the air. :icescrea:



I Like the boat. Do you keep your cold beer in there :toothy7:

oh man id hate to be staring at your car in the sun! looke beatiful i love it great work!

Sound pretty good. It does however sound like your accelerator pump timing is retarded. What carb are you running?

Outta the box 3310 750 vac sec's

Awesome man. Looking really good. hopefully no one crashes when they see that thing.

Awesome man. Looking really good. hopefully no one crashes when they see that thing.


no kiddding. i know my head would be the other way with my jaw dropped to the floor


beauty of a car, keep up the nice work

That looks awesome Eric, now that is work to be proud of! :glasses2:

Awesome man. Looking really good. hopefully no one crashes when they see that thing.

Uhh, is Blinding em legal ? Just kidding... :evil1:

Outta the box 3310 750 vac sec's


Coolio. Yea I would advance the accelerator pump one notch. Check the pump clearance as well. You can check it witht he car not running as well. Look down the carb, give it just the slightest tweak in the throttle arm. you should see instant fuel shot, If not adjust it. Since you have a decent cam in that engine, you have low vacuum at idle and soon as you crack the throttle blades you need the extra fuel. let me know how you make out and if you need any fine tunning help for that instant crisp throttle responce. I am not a neophite at setting them up. Even fuel injection I can set up mechaincal or electronic. If you listen to my car at launch, that is what you want to hear. That Instant whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. LOL or how ever you want to make the sound :)
Your does look awesome. let me know if you ever make it out to Moroso.

Coolio. Yea I would advance the accelerator pump one notch. Check the pump clearance as well. You can check it witht he car not running as well. Look down the carb, give it just the slightest tweak in the throttle arm. you should see instant fuel shot, If not adjust it. Since you have a decent cam in that engine, you have low vacuum at idle and soon as you crack the throttle blades you need the extra fuel. let me know how you make out and if you need any fine tunning help for that instant crisp throttle responce. I am not a neophite at setting them up. Even fuel injection I can set up mechaincal or electronic. If you listen to my car at launch, that is what you want to hear. That Instant whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. LOL or how ever you want to make the sound :)
Your does look awesome. let me know if you ever make it out to Moroso.

Dtk Thanks!, I looked at it, Seemed to be doin just what ya said, (I could move the throttle without pump kickin) Moved screw to #2 position. Seems better now, ill start it in the morning see what happens.

Moroso.. Love to get their oneday. Do you know any of the Chassis Engineering people in Rivera Beach? I Bought my cage from them, I'm pretty sure that's their "Home" track too.

The closest track to me is Bithlo. Orlando Speed World.