Doc's 76 Four Door Valiant

[jjsende]

You could have a matte black ladder stripe, or a matte black hood with an orange ladder stripe, or a matte black hood with gloss black ladder stripe, I need to have the Valiant photo-shopped so I can decide....arghhh

 

[72BBSwinger]

What model Ford does that pump from? I have one of those on mine too.

 

[Tincup]

Glad everything worked out, engine looks killer....

 

[roadrunnerh]

You do great work, that motor and trans look terrific!

 

[jjsende]

What model Ford does that pump from? I have one of those on mine too.

I ordered the pump through Speedway, here's the link:
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Aluminum-Power-Steering-Pumps-w-Reservoir,12707.html

Did you fab your own bracket to mount your pump?

 

[jjsende]

With the radiator on the way I decided to shore up the front valance/radiator support area with some 3/16" steel, this really helped to brace/strengthen this area and clean it up a lot. I will reinstall the XZ Motorsport lower radiator brace after fitting the radiator.

 

[72BBSwinger]

I ordered the pump through Speedway, here's the link:
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Aluminum-Power-Steering-Pumps-w-Reservoir,12707.html

Did you fab your own bracket to mount your pump?

Yes, 1/2" aluminum plate.

 

[jjsende]

Initial fitment of the radiator is spaced perfect between the frame rails, will need to modify the top mounting bracket to pull the radiator closer to the front and re-fit the lower radiator support.

 

[hemisedan]

Initial fitment of the radiator is spaced perfect between the frame rails, will need to modify the top mounting bracket to pull the radiator closer to the front and re-fit the lower radiator support.

That radiator looks really nice. Where did you say you got it? Great. Hold too.

 

[hemisedan]

Great build is what I was trying to say. I need to proof read a bit better. Too big of fingers. Plus, spell check doesn't always work right.

 

[jjsende]

I have the fat finger syndrome too, so don't feel alone on that one. It's a Be Cool radiator with the inlet/outlet sized for the 5.7 hemi, I will post some more detail on it as I work on fitting it this week.

 

[jjsende]

Be Cool Radiator Info

 

[jjsende]

More progress:

 

[toplscuda]

Looks good

 

[jjsende]

Getting up at 4:30 am and working till 6:30 am before going to my real job, also put in a few hours after work in addition to whatever I can get done on weekends. Trying to make some progress before this year is over...

 

[jjsende]

Engine is in, working on firewall bulkheads and radiator hoses next.

 

[jjsende]

Progress up to Dec 18 2014, I've ordered the parts I need to see if I can start this beast up before the end of this year.

 

[72BBSwinger]

A/C looks killer!

 

[jjsende]

A/C looks killer!

Here's a link to the AC stuff I am using: http://www.restomodair.com/

 

[hemisedan]

Progress up to Dec 18 2014, I've ordered the parts I need to see if I can start this beast up before the end of this year.

Very clean, nicely done. Should be a real killer street car when finished.

Bill

 

[jjsende]

Close to starting the engine, waiting on parts and sorting out wiring.

 

[jjsende]

Using a DVD I got on eBay that has the 2009 Dodge Ram wiring diagrams I'm labeling all the wires, then I will know what I have to keep and what does not need to be used.

 

[jjsende]

Waiting on more fittings to arrive to complete the hard lines for the fuel system and transmission cooler.

 

[JBrian]

A really nice build. It looks like we'll have several Gen III powered vintage Mopars in Houston!

 

[JDMopar]

Interesting way to mount your pump! rayer: Did you cut a hole in the trunk floor that was just barely big enough for the pump head to protrude thru? I know you used braided hoses, but since they are inside the car....please cover the whole thing with a sheet metal cover just tall enough to protect the hoses and top of the pump. We don't want you to go KABOOM if something should leak or short out!:burnout: