just got my 69

[fy469rtse]

They make reproduction twin diafram hemi type power boosters that bolt up to the firewall instead of off set out and up like that booster is , that thing just takes up too much space , have a look at some of thread the build threads on here for engine bay shots , by the way very nic car , keep posting photo's on your build , this will be a good one

[tom-cat]

cool i will definitly check out the other threads and pics are going to keep coming , i like to share my progress.   

[tom-cat]

ok so its been awhile and progress is moving just not as fast as i would like . i started the wire harness and looming ,put the drive shaft in,tailights are in ,gas tank,tank pad,fuel neck and gas cap also . i went to stab the steerin column and the sob is hitting the headers the coupling is. heres some pics.

[Hard Charger]

unfortunately it's "hammer time"

[tom-cat]

STOP ....HAMMER TIME!!! 

[fy469rtse]

Can you get the header back back off, I had the same issue, machined the boss parts of where the headers contact head,
Changed the angle slightly which will angle header in more towards engine, also will help with clearance with other pipes to steering box , just an option for you,
There's a raised area to most headers to dodges to help gaskets seal,

[tom-cat]

yes i can take them back off and that sounds like the best way to go im thinging it only needs an 1/8th inch to clear , but yea i really need to take it back off ....damm

[ACUDANUT]

Different motor mounts might help too.  Solid or rubber types can change everything an inch or so.

[Hard Charger]

Can you get the header back back off, I had the same issue, machined the boss parts of where the headers contact head,
Changed the angle slightly which will angle header in more towards engine, also will help with clearance with other pipes to steering box , just an option for you,
There's a raised area to most headers to dodges to help gaskets seal,

won't this weaken the header!! that is a critical part of the header plus that can't be cheap to do.

I wonder what brand of header it is?

[tom-cat]

what about just taking that coupling off and grinding it down a tad then polish it back out

[cdr]

just dent the header tube,its done all the time for clearance problems.

[69rtse4spd]

Welcome. .

[tom-cat]

ten fo good buddy

[fy469rtse]

You could loosen engine mount and jack engine up while its raised tighten the mount , good for a bit of extra clearance,
But I would do the header face, that 1/8 your talking about , be careful that equates to just a couple of mm to change able of headers at business end by inches , might take you a few go's in and out,
But once your done you won't be taken that off very often if rarely,

[tom-cat]

copy that , might try and loosen the mounts to budge it over a tad , not sure yet , but thank you to all.

[1974dodgecharger]

HAMMER TIME like veryone saids....

[Hard Charger]

Don't sweat it. it is very common.

[ACUDANUT]

Different motor mounts might help too.  Solid or rubber types can change everything an inch or so.

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