Recent content by Darby

So here’s the dash painted. I’m really happy with it and think when I finish it off with chrome and some wood grain accents it’ll be nice. I’m going to modify the original pieces of plastic/chrome or have some 3d printed and use a chrome wrap and use a wood grain wrap that matches the steering...

So here's the the direction I decided to go in with the heat/air condition controls and the center 2 vents. I mocked up the console to mount them and I just didn't think it would look good, so I went with adding more to the dash. I made that section step back and put oval holes in it under the...

The picture is only me holding the gauge cluster in behind the plastic frame. At this time I haven't done anything more than just hold it in place, but I do have a plan. I could change the plan as I get into it, but for now I'm thinking the edge I removed on the sides for the cluster to fit...

Hi guys, I'll start off this post be saying "I really don't like a dash, especially the dashes in these car being altered - screwed with"!! I mentioned back on post #52 of this thread that I was going to screw up my dash and that I'd be cutting/welding it up beyond recognition. Well, it has...

I have a couple 383hp engines, one of them is a complete engine that I have on a run stand at this time. The engine has about 20k on it and it runs great. I purchased it from a friend that blew his engine and went to a local engine builder/car guy to see if he could build an engine for him...

Your 440 will be really close to what I built several years ago. I'm not concerned about driving my car at over 6000 feet though. Mine started as a low compression 440 with a cast crank and 902 heads. I went with Ross Pistons, part #437RB (flat top .030 over). I don't think they're available...

Hi Everyone, I’m going to be installing my front door windows and could use some guidance. I have everything to rebuild where the glass/chrome slides in the track at the wing. Before I take it all apart to replace the wing rubber seal and sliders, is there anything you guys know about this job...

A Awesome, make sure you follow the directions to a T. Proper grounds are vital. When my car is on the road, I have a place that’ll dyno tune it for me. I have a basic tune in it now and it runs great, it'll be an exciting day to see it on a chassis dyno. I had it on an engine dyno several...

I also had plans to go with Holley or FiTech, I was leaning more towards the FiTech for a while. I ended up going with a Sniper because I could get the entire Hyperspark ignition system and the in-tank pump/sending unit from them instead of mixing brands. Two or three years after I purchased...

I would only use the calculator instead of inputting all the car info. I know it helped me make decisions while I was building my car. All the transmissions you mentioned have a final drive of 1 to 1, the type of transmission doesn’t matter. Year, make, and model will also make no difference...

Try this, if you don’t have overdrive, just look at the drive at 1 to 1. Someone mentioned they need this info for a 15 inch wheel. That doesn’t mean much without the tire size. Just plugin the info and it’ll give you rpm at any speed. You can change any of the info to see what you might like...

Next week we’ll see it “for sale” for $10,000

Thank you for being on here and showing interest in the c-bodies! They seem to be left behind by many companies. I have a '65 Sport Fury and like almost everyone with these cars, the hood emblem should be replaced. Is there any possibility these will be reproduced? Also, the trunk emblem, it...

It's good you found a 26" support. I understand finding a nice one isn't the easiest thing to come by. I know the weather in PA is way different than the southern states. I'm a school teacher and we travel through the summer, we really don't think about the temperatures too much. We have a...

What thermostat are you running? If it's not a 195 degree, you might want to change it. The coolant needs enough time in the radiator to cool and with a cooler thermostat (or no thermostat), it flows through without cooling down enough to keep from overheating (boiling the coolant). I know it...