I achieved my goal !! Well, almost.......

[Ranman69SE]

My goal for 2012 was to get my '69 on the road before year end (or the weather turned foul, which it has).  I feel good about how far I got, but this video will show that I still have a bit more to do!  This is the first time the car has moved under its own power in about 8 years (pathetic, I know).  I've actually taken it out a couple of times since this was shot, and I think its been a big mistake because it is super-light and the throttle response is insane!  From this point on, I'll just be adding weight 

http://youtu.be/sTKIpjBK8n4

[Ghoste]

Trust me, each time is going to be as special and fun as the one before.

Oh, and congratulations

[RIDGERACER383]

Good job man...It sounds real good too..Nice deep rumble.What size engine is in it?

[Charger-Bodie]

Sounds really nice!

[hatersaurusrex]

Nice!  Baby steps are still steps

[69charger2002]

sweet!! i bet you got out of the car grinning from ear to ear! Assuming you didn't bump the door when you got out.. thats tight quarters where you put it.   

[JB400]

Glad you got it running.  What's next on the agenda?

[Ranman69SE]

Thanks guys!  Ridgeracer, it's a 493.  Windshield goes in next, followed by the doors and the rest of the glass.  I want to get it to a point where I can drive it, take a bit of a break, then work on the body.  I'm slowly getting over the feeling of being overwhelmed at the amount of work that still needs to be done.  As was said, baby steps....!

As some of you may remember from a previous post, this engine ate a fuel pump push rod that I "sourced" from California.  I'll be watching the oil pressure gauge very closely

[six-tee-nine]

nothing pathetic about that.

Alot better than some guys that have a rotting car in their back yard and dont wanna sell because they keep believing that some day they're gonna fix it up....

[Ghoste]

Ain't that the truth.  Or a finished car that is only used as a way to keep dust from hitting the garage floor.

[Cooter]

Great progress. Sounds good.

[RIDELIKEHELL]

What a great feeling that must of been  It sounds real healthy!

[hemi68charger]

Sounds great... It IS a great experience getting her to move under her own power... Just got my 69 500 going to, so I understand the fulfilment.  Good job.... Sounds like you have your own cheering section with the camera... 

[projectanimal]

Congrats!   Know the feeling well as wish you continued progress!!!
I agree with everyone else.... Great rumble!!!

[RCKSTR]

Nice work! LOVE the sound of your car 

[tan top]

   !!  sounds good  , great stuff    

[Finn]

Sounds awesome!

[firefighter3931]

Sounds excellent Randy  Once you get it on the road i'm sure you'll really like the powerband of that custom cam we cooked up....lotsa tire shredding torque and sharp throttle response ! 

Keep at it over the winter    and before you know it you'll be on the road 


You still have the Goat ? I still have the pic you sent, saved on my hard drive.....sweeeet ride ! 



Ron

[Ranman69SE]

So, no one is asking what mufflers I am running?  Is it that obvious that they're FlowBastards!!?  Super 44's with 3in. TTI headers & exhaust.  My hearing is going anyway, so what the hell

Yes Ron, the cam is perfect, thank you very much!  And yes, I still have the Goat.  I actually just put new wheels & tires on it.



In a picture you posted a long time ago, I thought I could see a '68 Chrysler 300 convertible.  Is it yours?  Now THAT is a car that I've always wanted.  My favorite C-body.

[firefighter3931]

Verrrry Nice !       Luv the new wheels/tires 

The 68 300 ragtop belongs to a buddy of mine....it's an original numbers matching  TNT 375hp 440 car. He has talked of selling it a few times. The paint was redone several years back and the body is in great shape. Interior is white and in fine shape as well. If you're interested i could make some inquiries. 

I'm reluctant to do so though....don't want to get you sidetracked from finishing the sweet Charger project 

Flowbastards huh   


Ron


Ps. Thanks for the pic 

[rt green]

what cam was that?

[Ranman69SE]

rt, it's a custom grind Comp Cams flat tappet.  Here are the specs:



Dang, sorry these pics are so BIG!

[69rtse4spd]

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[rt green]

thanks

[rt green]

what kind of rockers did you use? reason i ask is i have an old set of isky's from the 70's or 80's  laying around. or did you use stock?

[Ranman69SE]

Again, per Ron's suggestion, I went with Comp Cams steel rollers 1.5, part number CCA-1321-16. (There appears to be a new part # CCA-1621-16).  These are pricey, but nice!

[lexxman]

I love the video,I can't wait till I can do that.

[firefighter3931]

what kind of rockers did you use? reason i ask is i have an old set of isky's from the 70's or 80's  laying around. or did you use stock?

RT, the cam we decided on for Randy's build is a flat tappet mechanical grind so stock rockers are not compatible. You need to be able to adjust the lash with a solid 

The Comp Pro Magnum rockers are excellent and the geometry works perfect with an Edelbrock RPM cylinder head. I wouldn't use these with a solid roller but with flat tappet spring pressures they are bulletproof.

That being said ; the old Isky/Crane ductile iron rockers will also work good and i would have no reservations using them in that type application. 


Ron

[rt green]

thank you. now all i have to do is get the  rocker shaft seperators. those look alot better though.

[Wicked72]

I was gonna ask what mufflers since it sounds so badass!!