Daytona Project - Blue One - update

[Mytur Binsdirti]

Jules is doing a wiper motor for me right now. 

[Daytona Guy]

[Daytona Guy]

Need some help...

OK got my tranny, rear end and exhaust installed - I have to get the parts for the tranny linage. I'm not going with a console, because I have had one in every Daytona I have owned. I'm getting tired of them. I loved the one of the Chargers I had that had a buddy seat. This allows my hottie wife to sit next to me.

The problem is, I am missing everything from the column arm to the tranny shifter, and cannot even remember what the z-bar and other parts look like and where they go. Need some help with pics - and if anyone has the parts or where to find them...

Thanks.

[Daytona Guy]

[Dave Kanofsky]

Jules is doing a wiper motor for me right now.  

Jules is a GREAT guy!  
A few years ago I was rebuilding a convertible top motor, and I contacted him about some brushes, he had some but he wasn't sure if they would work so he sent them to me for free, AND they worked and he still wouldn't take anything for it

[Daytona Guy]

Got my new Drive Shaft - in putting it in I find that the u-joint straps seem to small - Are they supposed to stretch to butt up? Or do I need bigger straps. 7260 strap and a 7290 strap - I'm guessing the 7290 strap - for a 8.75 rear end.  Any knowledge would help.

Dane

[Daytona Guy]

I know this is not a good pic but this shows the little gab. If this is not right what strap do I need?

[cdr]

      7260 (Dodge)    2.125    1.078    All 4 caps
7290    2.622    1.126    All 4 caps
                         

[cdr]

could have ether


also the pic showing the front of the d shaft, if what i see is the grease zerk  the u joint is installed wrong

[Daytona Guy]

could have ether


also the pic showing the front of the d shaft, if what i see is the grease zerk  the u joint is installed wrong

I'm not understanding - sorry for my ignorance - Is my strap OK? About the u-joint installed wrong - what do you mean?

Dane

[Daytona Guy]

I painted the back on insides to make it more like the 500.

[moparstuart]

wow it does look alot like a magnum 500 wheel  cool   

[cdr]

pull the drive s out & measure to see which joint you have & get the correct straps,also make sure the c clips are on the cap.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CEAQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ford-trucks.com%2Fforums%2F922653-drive-shafts-rear-u-joint-installed-incorrectly.html&ei=ulr7UKToPNLy2gXp_4CQDA&usg=AFQjCNE54HWcH2MaF2iwy9p1YIxWQnmCmA&bvm=bv.41248874,d.b2I&cad=rja

[Daytona Guy]

pull the drive s out & measure to see which joint you have & get the correct straps,also make sure the c clips are on the cap.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CEAQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ford-trucks.com%2Fforums%2F922653-drive-shafts-rear-u-joint-installed-incorrectly.html&ei=ulr7UKToPNLy2gXp_4CQDA&usg=AFQjCNE54HWcH2MaF2iwy9p1YIxWQnmCmA&bvm=bv.41248874,d.b2I&cad=rja

So they are saying with the grease sert - you want it in the crush position instead of the stretch position? I have never cared about that in 35 years of building - but I have also never raced having all things lock in to launch either.  Thanks I will look into it.

The clips were on  - WHat do I measure? The caps?

Dane

[Indygenerallee]

Dane, Let me look my car was a column shift but I have switched it to a floor, I will see if I still have the linkage.

[cdr]

pull the drive s out & measure to see which joint you have & get the correct straps,also make sure the c clips are on the cap.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CEAQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ford-trucks.com%2Fforums%2F922653-drive-shafts-rear-u-joint-installed-incorrectly.html&ei=ulr7UKToPNLy2gXp_4CQDA&usg=AFQjCNE54HWcH2MaF2iwy9p1YIxWQnmCmA&bvm=bv.41248874,d.b2I&cad=rja

So they are saying with the grease sert - you want it in the crush position instead of the stretch position? I have never cared about that in 35 years of building - but I have also never raced having all things lock in to launch either.  Thanks I will look into it.

The clips were on  - WHat do I measure? The caps?

Dane

yes measure the caps!!! also this engine of yours makes some serious torque if it EVER HOOKS UP THE TIRES it could break  U JOINT, I too learned about this the hard way,i now use non greasable  solid ujoints on high torque applications  

[Daytona Guy]

Dane, Let me look my car was a column shift but I have switched it to a floor, I will see if I still have the linkage.

Awesome man -

Dane

[Daytona Guy]

pull the drive s out & measure to see which joint you have & get the correct straps,also make sure the c clips are on the cap.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CEAQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ford-trucks.com%2Fforums%2F922653-drive-shafts-rear-u-joint-installed-incorrectly.html&ei=ulr7UKToPNLy2gXp_4CQDA&usg=AFQjCNE54HWcH2MaF2iwy9p1YIxWQnmCmA&bvm=bv.41248874,d.b2I&cad=rja

So they are saying with the grease sert - you want it in the crush position instead of the stretch position? I have never cared about that in 35 years of building - but I have also never raced having all things lock in to launch either.  Thanks I will look into it.

The clips were on  - WHat do I measure? The caps?

Dane

yes measure the caps!!! also this engine of yours makes some serious torque if it EVER HOOKS UP THE TIRES it could break  U JOINT, I too learned about this the hard way,i now use non greasable  solid ujoints on high torque applications  

These are really good ones with high ratings - and "Six States" did all this - they are the best in Oregon (I have been told

Dane

[cdr]

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[cdr]

i would NOT use that small diameter pos driveshaft in a car like yours  

call these people www.dennysdriveshaft.com

or   http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CDIQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.driveshaftspecialist.com%2F&ei=unX7UIyuFubW2gXM34GwDQ&usg=AFQjCNH6Cj7K3xSJKXQJdzRZuo_eUvrQtQ&bvm=bv.41248874,d.b2I&cad=rja

[Indygenerallee]

The Daytona is looking great Dane, but it really needs a Dana 60!! 

[Daytona Guy]

i would NOT use that small diameter pos driveshaft in a car like yours  

call these people www.dennysdriveshaft.com

or   http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CDIQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.driveshaftspecialist.com%2F&ei=unX7UIyuFubW2gXM34GwDQ&usg=AFQjCNH6Cj7K3xSJKXQJdzRZuo_eUvrQtQ&bvm=bv.41248874,d.b2I&cad=rja

This thing is built heavy - I thought too heavy - they build shafts for everything - even huge machinery (Federal government military vehicles) - I asked them about that- They said no matter what, I could not twist this or brake it if I tried. They stand behind it for life. Believe me – I'm not worried But thanks - more eyes on what I do is very important to me.

[cdr]

MR DANE i dont think you realize the beast you have built,that car will be WICKED FAST

[Daytona Guy]

The Daytona is looking great Dane, but it really needs a Dana 60!! 

Not going to do that - yet. My budget is maxed - The way I built this - it will hold. I'm not planning on launching this - the tires will spin before anything else gives way. In fact - I want the tires to spin, I don't want to torque or stress the car as a whole, or put a load on the rear window. These tires are not going to do anything but smoke

Dane

[cdr]