Recent content by jarkka

Thanks!

Well, I had some "beforehand" information that the inspector is also US car hobbyist! Not very worried this time. He drove nicely my Dodge.

Finally approved for regular street use at 6th of October 2023. It took 14y to finish. Vehicle inspector drove a short trip. Checked VIN, suspension, brakes etc. and gave a few good hints. A nice experience. Here a short video, the inspector on the wheel;-)...

Thank you all! Originally when I bought that car 1983 it had B5 Blue, then matt black. Next Yellow and then orange!-) Car was in "sleep" from 1991 to 2008. Now at 2023 back B5 Blue!

Ok, now my car is getting ready! It will be in the ACS (Fhra American car Show) 7-9 of April in Helsinki. (ACS2023 – American Car Show 2023 – FHRA ry) The engine 499cid RB has run for 25 minutes for break-in. All the parts are installed and after car show it needs to registered for street use...

It's time to install wiring. I'm using Aww A-body Classic Update kit (Classic Update Kit - 1967-75 Mopar A Body). It's very complete, all the original wiring plus some extra for electric fans etc. Schemas are included and some relays and switches for lights etc.

Some progress done. Side windows and the window mechanism installed. A new headliner installed. Front and rear brakes installed with new parts. I also checked engine and head displayment with fluid to find out compression ratio. Last two pictures, checking how Centerline 9x15" wheels are sitting...

Thank you for this information!

Hi, I have a RB 499 cid. Heads are Trickflow 240's. 2" TTI headers. Car is a 1969 Swinger. 4.3 gears. I am looking for an "bulletproof" ignition system. Last time when I drove my car on the street(1991), sometimes 1/4 mile racing, choice was easy. Mopar distributor and a chrome box. It worked...

In this same area in my carroom i do all the small parts of doing. That is why there is some visible markings all over. That is no problem! It means that i have to use some cleaning material here.

You mean that that glassfiber flip front;-} It has done a very good service since 1984 when we made it. My Swinger 1969 lose about 150 lbs front weight because of that. It was necessary because I changed 225cid slant six to 440cid iron already at 1985;-}

Here is in Finland it is hard to find any other kind paint than water soluable paint. It has something to do with environment laws. Anyway, it no harder to paint. I use High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) paint gun. And yes, the clear coat was solvent based.

Doors, flipfront and tailgate installed. Lets start installing all small parts inside/outside. Engine and transmission.

Painting goes on! Here a few layers of Dodge B5 water-soluble color. Yesterday some clear coat layers: Clear coat "smog" is in the air!-} Today evening two more clear coat layers. It is getting better.

This car will pe painted with Dodge B5 Blue color. And clear coat! (Metallic, water-soluble ). Inside, outside, bottom side, trunk, engine room. Here is some photos: