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GOT A NEW TOY TODAY(PICS INCLUDED)

Started by mikepmcs, May 15, 2008, 01:57:14 PM

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mikepmcs

My buddy Pat and I decided to get a new toy today.  Barn find been sitting for over 15 years in the back of this gentleman's garage.  We've known about the car for over 2 years and it's always been for sale but no advertising and nobody knew where it was.  Well, my other buddy Gene(in one picture with the blue sweatshirt on), whom we race with on saturdays (oval track, we're on the crew)  finally did his thing and got us in contact with Mr. Mike Collins(owner/builder) and the rest is history.  We uncovered her, fired it up(HOLY CRAP BY THE WAY) and she's home right now.   I actually had to move all my woodworking equipment to fit her in the garage.  We're gonna freshen the valve springs, put some new wheel/tires on, redo the brakes and let her rip.  Hopefully down to Oxford Plains 1/8th in about 2 weeks.  I'm probably driving(hopefully better than I did on the General 3 weeks ago :slap:)
Here's some pics.

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Mike
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

mikepmcs

more :cheers:
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

mikepmcs

couple more :icon_smile_big:
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

Back N Black

Cool car, looks like you can have alot of fun with thing.  :2thumbs:

moparstuart

 nice  needs a big block put in her

GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE


tan top

wow   :o  :drool5: i like that  :yesnod:...looks to be a serious small block in there ..judging  by the big tube headers &  carb  :scratchchin:
keep us up dated   :popcrn:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

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http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
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Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

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Shakey


Cool car but.....I thought times were tough right now for you?   :shruggy:

69bronzeT5

Awesome find Mike! That thing would look awesome black!



"I'm probably driving(hopefully better than I did on the General 3 weeks ago :slap:)"

What happened.... :scratchchin:
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mikepmcs

Quote from: moparstuart on May 15, 2008, 02:02:49 PM
nice  needs a big block put in her

That's what I said until I heard it run.  10 second car.  6 in 1/8th.   Chevy crank in that thing too.
Quote from: Shakey on May 15, 2008, 02:36:18 PM


Quote from: Shakey on May 15, 2008, 02:36:18 PM

Cool car but.....I thought times were tough right now for you?   :shruggy:

Mike, they are.  Not my money.  Pat(I call him pop) lives with me and has for a while.  He's kind of never had a home so I gave him one.  He likes his toys(i like em' too :2thumbs:)


Quote from: 69bronzeT5 on May 15, 2008, 02:37:12 PM
Awesome find Mike! That thing would look awesome black!

"I'm probably driving(hopefully better than I did on the General 3 weeks ago :slap:)"

What happened.... :scratchchin:

Cody, wrecked it about 3 weeks ago.  Frame jig at my buddy's shop is finally free, so the GL will be going in this weekend(at night of course) to start getting him fixed back up.
Thanks for the comments fellas.  More updates and pics to come.  Tomorrow, 6 pack hood goes on, all new brake stuff, etc....

v/r
Mike

Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

mikesbbody

very nice mike  :2thumbs: proof that the "found in barn" thing is still happening

rav440

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The70RT

Nice. I use to have too many Dusters. Now I dont have any. Good luck  :2thumbs:
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mikepmcs

Quote from: tan top on May 15, 2008, 02:05:50 PM
wow   :o  :drool5: i like that  :yesnod:...looks to be a serious small block in there ..judging  by the big tube headers &  carb  :scratchchin:
keep us up dated   :popcrn:

Pushing over 600ponies and man that carb is ridiculous.

He told pat if it don't beat my buddy's big block 69' chevelle(king around town) he'd give him his money back :o

He is very proud of his build...and his knowledge is absolutely incredible. :yesnod:

v/r
Mike
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

dads_69

Cool, I dig A body's. I just picked up a 340 w/a 727 today myself. I'm gonna use it for my Dart vs. my H.P. 340/377 stroker.

Edit: When I built my stroker mopar B/B 400, which became a 444 cu. in. we used chevy 454 con-rods in it. It's re-comended when doing so. 512 H.P. and 588 Trq.
Hey, you can hate the game but don't hate the player.

The70RT

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RD

mike, let me get this straight, a chevy crank in the 340?
67 Plymouth Barracuda, 69 Plymouth Barracuda, 73 Charger SE, 75 D100, 80 Sno-Commander

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PETE

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moparstuart

Quote from: RD on May 15, 2008, 08:39:07 PM
mike, let me get this straight, a chevy crank in the 340?
yeah thats strange , I still say put a 400 stroker in it
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

TheGhost

Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  Especially if they have access to the internet.

mikepmcs

Quote from: The70RT on May 15, 2008, 08:36:36 PM
Is that rear a 8-3/4 or a 9 inch?

8-3/4 with 4.8's
he gave us another chunk with it(489 case 3.23 SG Cone) and says he might have another somewhere.

Quote from: RD on May 15, 2008, 08:39:07 PM
mike, let me get this straight, a chevy crank in the 340?

Jamey, yes, a chevy crank, if i remember right it's out of a 400.  This guy was doing things well ahead of his time.  He was telling us the stories of back in the day and how he would put every car they raced on the trailer.  Also he had built a 300 Wankle(i think that's right) snowmobile many many years ago and won every division from 300-800 class.  I have no reason not to believe him.  The specs and stuff this guy would spew out were mind boggling.  He was talking way over my head at times(which isn't too hard). 
Oh yeah and he kept the shift on the column, he seemed to get a kick out of that.  904 mvb.


Free beer to anyone who can guess what the front bumper came from.

v/r
Mike
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

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justin1987

Quote from: mikepmcs on May 16, 2008, 07:33:21 AM
Free beer to anyone who can guess what the front bumper came from.

Mid 70's Ford Torino

Slowpoke

Looks like a Aspen or Volare bumper to me.
68 R/T LL1
under restoration for the last 25 years

mikepmcs

Ford Fairmont, you are correct sir.  Here you go :cheers:

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Mike
Quote from: The70RT on May 16, 2008, 09:16:27 AM
Ford Fairmont???
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

Brock Samson

looks pretty well sorted, i dissagree with cody i think it looks great as is...
& looks like great fun...
      SCORE!

The70RT

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The Kid

That is AWESOME :drool5: ! Nice score. Does it have a trans brake?

Sory to hear about the General, hopefully the damage isn't too severe.

mikepmcs

Quote from: The Kid on May 16, 2008, 09:52:55 PM
That is AWESOME :drool5: ! Nice score. Does it have a trans brake?

Sory to hear about the General, hopefully the damage isn't too severe.
Trans Brake, hmm   not sure.  I do tell you what I'm a little concerned about is...does it have a reverse lockout(that's what i call it anyway).  My friend's brother died in 1986 because his 69 Camaro went into reverse as he was slapping through.  I'll have to go and shift through tomorrow or Sunday to see if it has a positive lock when I get too excited and shift beyond Drive.
General is going to the frame jig, Sunday or Monday night.  I'll get him back on his horse soon.  Finding a grille ain't so easy for decent money :'(

v/r
Mike
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

Magnumcharger

Quote from: mikepmcs on May 15, 2008, 01:57:14 PM
My buddy Pat and I decided to get a new toy today.  Barn find been sitting for over 15 years in the back of this gentleman's garage.  We've known about the car for over 2 years and it's always been for sale but no advertising and nobody knew where it was.  Well, my other buddy Gene(in one picture with the blue sweatshirt on), whom we race with on saturdays (oval track, we're on the crew)  finally did his thing and got us in contact with Mr. Mike Collins(owner/builder) and the rest is history.  We uncovered her, fired it up(HOLY CRAP BY THE WAY) and she's home right now.   I actually had to move all my woodworking equipment to fit her in the garage.  We're gonna freshen the valve springs, put some new wheel/tires on, redo the brakes and let her rip.  Hopefully down to Oxford Plains 1/8th in about 2 weeks.  I'm probably driving(hopefully better than I did on the General 3 weeks ago :slap:)
Here's some pics.

v/r
Mike

This Mike Collins....is he the one also known as 6pkrunner???
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

sixpack70

Here is the reverse lockout on my 66 falcon, shift on the column. It looks weird but works perfectly. There is no way to push it past drive. I've seen it in action multiple times from my friend and owner before me.

1966 Falcon
1969 Mustang Mach 1
1970 Charger R/T 440+6 4spd

mikepmcs

Quote from: Magnumcharger on May 16, 2008, 11:51:58 PM

This Mike Collins....is he the one also known as 6pkrunner???

I don't think so , this gentleman doesn't use computers at all. I believe the Mike you are talking about lives in Canada.


SIXPAK70
Thanks for the picture and idea.  I guess I was just thinking on the transmission/shifter linkage doing the job properly but I guess there is no question with this setup.
is this something you buy or did you fabricate it?
Thanks
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Mike
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

mikepmcs

First order of business.  Make it even lighter.  :coolgleamA: Next is the brakes, PO said he put drums back on the car because they were lighter than disk.  We just pulled the tires off and there ain't no way those drums are lighter than a disc setup nowadays.  Maybe back then this was true? :shruggy:

Here's a couple pics of the new addition.  I cut the debris screen off the old metal hood and i'll be filling those manhole covers with that.  I'm thinking JB Weld to adhere them once I cut them to size.  Anyone got any better ideas to adhere the metal screen to the fiberglass, I'm open to suggestions please.
Thanks

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Mike
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

mikepmcs

Put a marine battery in her today.  Now we just need to fab up some brackets for the alt.(we are going to street this car as well)
Bought 2 cans interior paint today cause I'll be painting the panels black on the inside tomorrow. Sorry Cody, that's the only black this car is getting except for the new hood. The outside is pretty much staying as is. Total nostalgia here.

v/r
Mike
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

Finn

looks fricking sweet!

New hood scope is ftw, that old one was my only  :eek2: when I saw the first pics
1968 Dodge Charger 440, EFI, AirRide suspension
1970 Dodge Challenger RT/SE 383 magnum
1963 Plymouth Savoy 225 with a 3 on the tree.
2002 Dodge Ram 5.9L 360
2014 Dodge Dart 2.4L

mikepmcs

Started on the interior today.  Painting it all black inside.  The door panels I'll be recovering as soon as I get some material. Too far gone to just clean and paint IMO.
Guess the door shot explains the missing window crank.DOH!
I know I should be working on my Charger but that is this weekend.


v/r
Mike
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

mikepmcs

couple more.  I'll be doing the headliner in the same material as the door panels. :cheers:

I was thinking of getting some shag carpet and using that or maybe some crushed velvet .J/K
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

mikepmcs

Found this great material at Wallyworld yesterday, it kind of has a rubber backing on it.  Very durable it appears. 
Here's some pics of the door panels i'm doing right now.  Gonna use it for the headliner as well(that will be fun).
Got the new set of RJS belts ordered(orange of course)
Plugs are on order NGK and ordering the FireCores from Rick today as well.
Pop(my buddy Pat) is in the garage right now replacing the back brake shoes and hardware.  The fronts were all brandy new including hardware.

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Mike
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

mikepmcs

couple more :cheers:
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

The70RT

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mikepmcs

quick video here after some minor adjustments.  Wish you guys could hear this live. Used my junk sony camera so sorry bout' the quality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eURYP_Fc_GI :2thumbs:
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

BigBlockSam

sounds real good  :2thumbs:  and looks tough too. good luck with her. do you have any idea what she'll run . Rene
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mikepmcs

Rene
Last known...she runs 6's in the 1/8th and low 10 in the 1/4.
This car hasn't been run in over 15 years.  Trust me, i'm gonna give her some when I get behind the wheel.  Still need to freshen the springs and we got a hold of the engine builder named Bob Bailey down Cundy Harbor way.  Good thing no one ever leaves this state(except Jimmy Shine :'()..he couldn't even remember his build but hopefully I will get some good tech when we bring a spring to him to match em up. :2thumbs:

v/r
Mike
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

mikepmcs

Fit a new radiator today.  Ok, it was out of the junk truck I had out back.... but a couple mods and she slid right in. The electric fan will still work after I do a little choppin'.

Here's some pics. 
v/r
Mike
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

mikepmcs

last 2 for now
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

mikepmcs

 :D
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

sunroofgtx

Hey !!! NIce wires !   Great find you got there.. Fire it up yet ? What are you doing for doorpanels, or keeping it like that ? Lighter the better ! :icon_smile_big:

mikepmcs

Quote from: sunroofgtx on June 02, 2008, 09:56:50 PM
Hey !!! NIce wires !   Great find you got there.. Fire it up yet ? What are you doing for doorpanels, or keeping it like that ? Lighter the better ! :icon_smile_big:

It runs, just needs a little preventative maintenance(video a few posts up).  Doorpanels, I recovered them and most of the interior is all black now, just need to put it all back in after I do the headliner(that will be a challenge) The doors will stay gutted, who needs fresh air anyway. ;D
It's getting new brake lines run right now.

v/r
Mike
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

bsakal

Cool car! How long was it sitting? I notice bias ply tires on the front.
69 Charger SE - 66 Chrysler Newport 383

mikepmcs

Quote from: bsakal on June 03, 2008, 06:33:58 AM
Cool car! How long was it sitting? I notice bias ply tires on the front.

0ver 15 years, there is more stuff/pics on page 1 as well. ;)

v/r
Mike
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

Old Moparz

Looks like a lot of fun, & a great find.   :cheers:

Driving it to Carlisle, right?   :D
               Bob               



              Going Nowhere In A Hurry

KMPX2

Mind if I ask what you paid for it?

mikepmcs

Quote from: Old Moparz on June 03, 2008, 07:26:39 AM

Driving it to Carlisle, right?   :D

:smilielol:

Quote from: KMPX2 on June 03, 2008, 09:14:27 AM
Mind if I ask what you paid for it?

I didn't pay a cent cause I have no money but I get to have the fun of driving it and working on it. :2thumbs:.  My buddy Pat Turner(pops) paid somewhere in the 8k range.

v/r
mike
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?