Prepping factory k-member for race duty
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Damn you're up early
I was referring to the washer that was welded to the center front of the K frame. There are a couple of threads here. The prevailing theory was it ID'd a 340 car from a 318 car as it travelled down the production line. If anyone is interested, I'll supply good photos from both of mine, including my all original '70 Swinger 340. Maybe only the matching parts guys care, but a neat piece of history for our old cars.
Fully welded, soda blasted, and the first coat of POR-15.. Many thanks to Old Kimmer......
Figured since I just started this project trying to get more weight out of the car I would throw a few pictures up. Factory weight is 38lbs after blasting. I am treading a balancing act of keeping the "factory appearance".
Looks good !
Wow, you got 9 off, sweet.
Great work!. It makes me reconsider mine, but my car will be 90% street driven. At least that's the plan for now.
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I'm here to help you Help you MOPARMAGA. I have a few tools and a big attitude to help you from Puget Sound. Keep the faith. Send me more info about K and K Motorsports for my rear, please.
Pm sent for his info, he's a racer, retired military, Mopar only guy. Builds high quality engines. Does trans and rear ends, he has an 8.75 in his drag car runs low 10.30s & he's really good & fair person.
Finally a day to play.
So I went and grabbed the k-member from work this morning.
Started with cutting the pinch weld.
Then I cut the mounts off, passenger side was easy. Driver's side not so easy.
Then I ground down all the weld leftovers down flush with a 24 grit wheel.
Then because my back wasn't hurting enough went over everything I could with a 60 grit flap style.
Radius all sharp edges To my satisfaction.
Last thing is weld everything, take it back to work glass peen it, hot tank it & put some paint on it.
I could've just bought a 67 idler arm and used the k-member that's already finished for Schumacher mounts but Im using a plate for mounts.
So I went and grabbed the k-member from work this morning.
Started with cutting the pinch weld.
Then I cut the mounts off, passenger side was easy. Driver's side not so easy.
Then I ground down all the weld leftovers down flush with a 24 grit wheel.
Then because my back wasn't hurting enough went over everything I could with a 60 grit flap style.
Radius all sharp edges To my satisfaction.
Last thing is weld everything, take it back to work glass peen it, hot tank it & put some paint on it.
I could've just bought a 67 idler arm and used the k-member that's already finished for Schumacher mounts but Im using a plate for mounts.
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I should have used my plasma cutter lol, grinding took hours
Where would the washers go on the strut rod holes Both sides ?
I'll look at my stock ones in the car and get back to you, or look in my FSM for help. Nice work, I know it's many hours of labor, but it'll never need to be done again. Buy once, cry once is my motto.
"oldkimmer" in Saskatchewan has a set for sale, and the photos show BIG washers on both sides of the K frame. He's a great guy. I've bought parts from him for years, and always more than satisfied. Come to think of it, I might get that set from him. My goal is to replace everything at once with new/rebuilt parts and my new 408.
I'll most likely make some at work, we have some that are close, thank you !
I just sold a front disc set up that was all rebuilt & bought a rebuild set up for another set I have, which I'll get all cleaned up at work soon, hot tank & glass peen.
Wanna get this done asap, my 470 is coming home next month from k&k & still have a **** load to do on the rest of the car
Nice job, I'm spending today getting my welder set up in my garage instead of out in the barn, to drafty to Tig weld and too dark as well.
That's a great idea.
Shoot, if it was good enough for them & banned, I'd have to think it's an advantage
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