hemigeno's Daytona restoration - a few more tweaks... again!

[hemigeno]

Thanks, everyone!  I need to update a few things in my explanations based on a Friday conversation with Vance that cleared up some questions I had.  I'll try to do that this week when I have some more time.

The vacuum tree was put in after the engine got painted. The tree should be silver cad plated.
Most pulley's are semi glossy but can differ. 12% is good but 20% would be ok as well. Sorry for answering for Geno but my Maple Leafs are behind to the Bruins so boredom is setting in.  

Thanks, Jim - and you're correct as usual...  

The vacuum tree was added after engine assembly & paint, since at the time that work was done it was not determined in which car -- or even which model -- the engine would be installed, or what that particular car's equipment package was (power brakes, Charger headlights, Air Grabber, cruise control, etc.).  We actually had a more difficult time than you'd think finding a correct vacuum tree for this particular car since the correct 2658625 fitting with one 1/4" outlet was used on only a few cars/combos.

Excellent thanks!   I figured since Geno was doing everything "as it was" I knew it had to be correct...

With a lot of help, I'm making an attempt to do things correctly...  Still learning a bunch about how these cars were put together, as well as why they're that way.  

[hemigeno]

Some eye candy from today... Vance sent this cameraphone picture of what they accomplished this afternoon:

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Crap....he needs a better phone

Never seen a coral colored Daytona!

[Davtona]

Congratulations Gene. She looks nice sitting in there.    Its been a long time since that engine compartment was filled up with a motor. 

[70Sbird]

Congrats as well from me Geno, that picture (color tones aside) has been a long time coming!
That has to be pretty exciting!
Scott

[hemi68charger]

Alright Geno !!!!!!    

EDIT: For all those that don't know, notice the front adjustable hood bumper is painted and the washer down under the hood pin has paint on it since the hood pin was taped off prior to paint.........  I learned the later from Danny over the Talle' weekend and the front bumper from you Geno...........  

[WINGR]

Niiiiice, congrats on the progress Geno.   



WINGR/Steve

[hemigeno]

Thanks, everyone - I was pretty pumped when that picture showed up.  Vance had put me on notice it was going to happen soon, but it's still great to see.  This car has not moved an inch under its own power since the day in 1977 it caught fire and (partially) burned at the intersection of I-435 and Parvin Road in Kansas City, MO.  Someday soon though... 

Crap....he needs a better phone

Never seen a coral colored Daytona!

Congratulations Gene. She looks nice sitting in there.    Its been a long time since that engine compartment was filled up with a motor. 

Thanks Dave, you saw it for a long time without anything in that engine compartment, so it has to be as big a shock for you as anyone. 

[maxwellwedge]

She will be making some noise soon Geno! For sure one of the best moments during the resto. 

[nascarxx29]

Coming along very nicely .Seeing Vances phone underhood picture .And reading all the pages.From which it was once like this underhood  

[moparstuart]

Thanks, everyone - I was pretty pumped when that picture showed up.  Vance had put me on notice it was going to happen soon, but it's still great to see.  This car has not moved an inch under its own power since the day in 1977 it caught fire and (partially) burned at the intersection of I-435 and Parvin Road in Kansas City, MO.  Someday soon though...  

in about 1984-85  6 month or so after I bought my 69 road runner, I was drive on I-435 north across the missouri river bridge and my tranny started going out . I made it a mile or so farther to parvin rd and parked it in the holiday Inn parking lot ( by worlds of fun) amusement park .  Trans was completely burnt up and had to be rebuild .

[Charger-Bodie]

Coming along REAL nice!! Before ya know it it will be all done and you will be bored out of your mind. Then what??

[68pplcharger]

I don't think i would be bored cruising that car.

[Charger-Bodie]

I don't think i would be bored cruising that car.

The thing is though, Geno spend endless time investigating everything about that car. When its done that will be a huge time void I would think.

[hemi68charger]

I don't think i would be bored cruising that car.

More like "stressed out"......   too many people passing him trying to take a picture...... Take it from me,  I know.......  

[moparstuart]

I don't think i would be bored cruising that car.

More like "stressed out"......   too many people passing him trying to take a picture...... Take it from me,  I know.......  

yeah taking a picture with there camera phone while trying to drive and swerving at you too ! 

[hemigeno]

I don't think i would be bored cruising that car.

More like "stressed out"......   too many people passing him trying to take a picture...... Take it from me,  I know.......  

yeah taking a picture with there camera phone while trying to drive and swerving at you too ! 

Driving a wing car will be a new experience for me, although I've been told that it's a constant lesson in defensive driving... you're driving for you AND the person/gawker in the next lanes...

[hemigeno]

I don't think i would be bored cruising that car.

The thing is though, Geno spend endless time investigating everything about that car. When its done that will be a huge time void I would think.

Oh, there is a ton of Daytona-related things on my "To Do" list which have been back-burnered for many years due to constant parts scrounging and researching for this project.  The biggest one is finalizing the official Daytona Registry website that (our fearless leader) Troy has been helping me with for more years than I care to remember.  It'll be both a huge relief AND a time void when the restoration project is done.  I might even have time to squeeze in some more drives...  well, after the new wears off and I'm not QUITE as scared to drive around town.

[hemigeno]

in about 1984-85  6 month or so after I bought my 69 road runner, I was drive on I-435 north across the missouri river bridge and my tranny started going out . I made it a mile or so farther to parvin rd and parked it in the holiday Inn parking lot ( by worlds of fun) amusement park .  Trans was completely burnt up and had to be rebuild .

Stuart, I figured you'd pick up on that geographic reference.  Gerry Meade (the owner at the time) mentioned it was right by Worlds of Fun, and that it was stored behind a nearby service station after the Fire Department got done hosing it down.

[moparstuart]

in about 1984-85  6 month or so after I bought my 69 road runner, I was drive on I-435 north across the missouri river bridge and my tranny started going out . I made it a mile or so farther to parvin rd and parked it in the holiday Inn parking lot ( by worlds of fun) amusement park .  Trans was completely burnt up and had to be rebuild .

Stuart, I figured you'd pick up on that geographic reference.  Gerry Meade (the owner at the time) mentioned it was right by Worlds of Fun, and that it was stored behind a nearby service station after the Fire Department got done hosing it down.

Thats only about 5 miles from where 3 aero cars where sitting in a salvage yard . ( if your following johns thread) pay attention it was I-435 & truman road .

[68pplcharger]

I don't think i would be bored cruising that car.

More like "stressed out"......   too many people passing him trying to take a picture...... Take it from me,  I know....... 

Definitely makes it more exciting. to have idiots driving into you, trying to take a picture. A test of how good a driver you really are! Driving in a car that's rare, expensive, and your blood sweat & tears. Wouldn't have it any other way! The car is for driving not looking...

[hemigeno]

OK, trivia quiz question here:

Bonus points and a virtual    to the person who correctly names the guy in the white T-shirt who helped tune my engine while on the dyno...

A few hints:  He's from Michigan and raced for a very successful drag race team in the early '70s

[nascarxx29]

This guy?
http://www.prostockhemi.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=424

[hemigeno]

Yup, that's him... Dave Boertman

to a different Dave B. (Benasutti, that is)  

Among other credits, he was the 1971 NHRA Stock champion with a J/SA 1971 383-powered Dodge Charger.  His wife also campaigned a 383-powered 9-passenger Dodge station wagon, and they once met in the 1971 Summernationals finals.  He (quite wisely, I might add) redlighted...  

Interesting writeup:

[nascarxx29]

His wife also campaigned a 383-powered 9-passenger Dodge station wagon,


http://www.prostockhemi.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=441