If anybody knows @Xenon just a little bit, and also knowing the only way he likes to drive, you'd know he's being modest.
A "tad bit" over the speed limit is like close to 3 digits on the speedometer.
Ever since the decision was made to tear this car apart while having a few beers with Wyatt, the rebuild journey has had its share of ups & downs (but with a lot more ups than downs) since it all started on November 2nd 2019.
As everyone who’s read through this post knows, there has been many days & nights when some of the best car people I have ever met, gave their assistance and guidance to help me reach the goal of driving the NYer to Chryslers at Carlisle in 2020. Without their help, this would have never happened, and I am deeply appreciative of their generosity and devoted time over the past several months.
The main two contributors have been Wyatt & Xenon. Words cannot describe or account for the many “Thank You’s” I have already said, but do know this, working with both of you have made it all worthwhile.
During the past 8 months there have been many others in our C Body community here on FCBO that has given suggestion on this build which I have used, purchased parts from, or provided the direction where to buy parts that I either needed or wanted to replaced, responded to my PM’s, made suggestions on where to purchase items from reputable venders, and to those I’ve spoken with on more than one occasion when I had a question or two, has helped me get to where I am today.
Everyone here makes this forum unique in their own way. Additional “Thanks” go out to these well-deserved folks too:
saforwardlook
Dana
Elmo153
LocuMob
marty mopar
68PK21 440.6bbl
C Body Bob
Halifaxhops
ayilar
SGT FURY
bluefury361
70bigblockdodge
polara71
MarPar
Blimp
davidhill
cbarge
69FuryIIIConvertible
CanCritter
Wollfen
78Brougham
.....hope I didn't miss anyone.
Tomorrow begins the next challenge: taking the New Yorker on the 700 mile ride to PA.
Our caravan will make for a great time, and will give all of us who will be driving or riding together an experience not many are fortunate enough to do, and will certainly be a blast as we trek across the back roads and hills, through a few states to our destination.
I am looking forward to meeting all the rest of you guys at Carlisle. Hopefully we can all get together at a local food & drink joint, but if they are closed due to C19, the Homewood Suites place has room for plenty in their courtyard with several grills for our use.
Finally, as mentioned in a previous post, I said I’d list the venders used for this rebuild. Below is a list of most, if not all of them:
440 Source
NAPA Auto Parts
Bumper to Bumper
Precision Powder Coating
Summit Racing
Color My Auto
The Right Stuff Detailing
PST
Advanced Auto Parts
Pep Boys
Rock Auto
Evans Wiring
Mancini Racing
Direct Lift
A & A Transmissions
eBay
Opel Engineering Co.
US Parts Outlet
Jegs High Performance
Mega Parts
Total Seal, Inc.
AC Global, Inc.
Restoration Specialties & Supply, Inc.
Vans Auto
National Moparts, Inc.
AutoZone
Ironman Tires
Valley Hydraulic Service, Inc.
Dynatech Engineering, LLC
Southwest Reproductions, Inc.
Power Brake Booster Exchange, Inc.
The Eastwood Company
Lectric Limited, Inc.
Craigslist
Addison Abrasives, Inc.
Classic Industries Parts & Accessories
Zoro
Courtesy Metal Polishing
Laser Beauty World
The Parts Geek
ABC Moparts, Inc.
Mobile Parts
Woodruff Carburetor Specialties
Onyx Enterprises, Int’l, Corp.
521 Restorations
Wesnew, Inc.
Fornparts, Inc.
Detroit Muscle Technologies, LLC
Arizona Parts
Year One
Rex Radiator & Welding Co., Inc.
BTS Brokerage Transportation
Discount Tire
Firestone, Inc.
The Hot Rod Shop
Ace Hardware
Menards
Harbor Freight
Douglas Automotive
Drove the car home last night, and got this pic of the rebuilt engine this morning...
View attachment 386275 View attachment 386276
@commando1 , don't worry, that radiator hose won't be on it after today.
See everyone at the C Body parking lot at Carlisle
There's the trucker spirit, no tolls no way.
If anybody knows @Xenon just a little bit, and also knowing the only way he likes to drive, you'd know he's being modest.
A "tad bit" over the speed limit is like close to 3 digits on the speedometer.
Ever since the decision was made to tear this car apart while having a few beers with Wyatt, the rebuild journey has had its share of ups & downs (but with a lot more ups than downs) since it all started on November 2nd 2019.
As everyone who’s read through this post knows, there has been many days & nights when some of the best car people I have ever met, gave their assistance and guidance to help me reach the goal of driving the NYer to Chryslers at Carlisle in 2020. Without their help, this would have never happened, and I am deeply appreciative of their generosity and devoted time over the past several months.
The main two contributors have been Wyatt & Xenon. Words cannot describe or account for the many “Thank You’s” I have already said, but do know this, working with both of you have made it all worthwhile.
During the past 8 months there have been many others in our C Body community here on FCBO that has given suggestion on this build which I have used, purchased parts from, or provided the direction where to buy parts that I either needed or wanted to replaced, responded to my PM’s, made suggestions on where to purchase items from reputable venders, and to those I’ve spoken with on more than one occasion when I had a question or two, has helped me get to where I am today.
Everyone here makes this forum unique in their own way. Additional “Thanks” go out to these well-deserved folks too:
saforwardlook
Dana
Elmo153
LocuMob
marty mopar
68PK21 440.6bbl
C Body Bob
Halifaxhops
ayilar
SGT FURY
bluefury361
70bigblockdodge
polara71
MarPar
Blimp
davidhill
cbarge
69FuryIIIConvertible
CanCritter
Wollfen
78Brougham
.....hope I didn't miss anyone.
Tomorrow begins the next challenge: taking the New Yorker on the 700 mile ride to PA.
Our caravan will make for a great time, and will give all of us who will be driving or riding together an experience not many are fortunate enough to do, and will certainly be a blast as we trek across the back roads and hills, through a few states to our destination.
I am looking forward to meeting all the rest of you guys at Carlisle. Hopefully we can all get together at a local food & drink joint, but if they are closed due to C19, the Homewood Suites place has room for plenty in their courtyard with several grills for our use.
Finally, as mentioned in a previous post, I said I’d list the venders used for this rebuild. Below is a list of most, if not all of them:
440 Source
NAPA Auto Parts
Bumper to Bumper
Precision Powder Coating
Summit Racing
Color My Auto
The Right Stuff Detailing
PST
Advanced Auto Parts
Pep Boys
Rock Auto
Evans Wiring
Mancini Racing
Direct Lift
A & A Transmissions
eBay
Opel Engineering Co.
US Parts Outlet
Jegs High Performance
Mega Parts
Sealed Power, Inc.
AC Global, Inc.
Restoration Specialties & Supply, Inc.
Vans Auto
National Moparts, Inc.
AutoZone
Ironman Tires
Valley Hydraulic Service, Inc.
Dynatech Engineering, LLC
Southwest Reproductions, Inc.
Power Brake Booster Exchange, Inc.
The Eastwood Company
Lectric Limited, Inc.
Craigslist
Addison Abrasives, Inc.
Classic Industries Parts & Accessories
Zoro
Courtesy Metal Polishing
Laser Beauty World
The Parts Geek
ABC Moparts, Inc.
Mobile Parts
Woodruff Carburetor Specialties
Onyx Enterprises, Int’l, Corp.
521 Restorations
Wesnew, Inc.
Fornparts, Inc.
Detroit Muscle Technologies, LLC
Arizona Parts
Year One
Rex Radiator & Welding Co., Inc.
BTS Brokerage Transportation
Discount Tire
Firestone, Inc.
The Hot Rod Shop
Ace Hardware
Menards
Harbor Freight
Douglas Automotive
Drove the car home last night, and got this pic of the rebuilt engine this morning...
View attachment 386275 View attachment 386276
@commando1 , don't worry, that radiator hose won't be on it after today.
See everyone at the C Body parking lot at Carlisle
No.! Xenon did not do the alignment....
It was done by a shop and is a story in of itself....
But if you would like you can ask Tim how the kickdown works...
The gear selector was in D the entire 300'...
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