Alright folks, winter, what ever that means for you is setting in, so for those of us in the north that means a solid 5 or more months to get some work done on the cars.
What have you guys got planned / hoping to do this winter?
For me, after spending all winter and summer on my OD trans project, I am going to try very hard to keep the car together this winter.
I do need to fix the turn downs on my mufflers, and maybe shorten the drivers side head pipe and weld in some O2 bungs.
I may wire up some relays for the headlights.
Other then that, I am saving up for adjustable strut rods and adjustable shocks all around.
Like I said nothing major. :D
I am going to do the ammeter bypass as well as the headlight relay upgrade very soon.
Also debating about new seat covers and new foam as well. Hopefully someone will have a large Xmas sale and I can save some $$$.
I'll keep plugging away on the Javelin.....
Ah: Hickory flooring on the main level, change the rock around the fireplace, enlarge kitchen island etc. Not sure if I will have time to put a 64 Sport Fury Convt. together for a friend or not.
Challenger - Put light tubes in the dash, tighten exhaust tips so they don't go cockeyed, try to get windshield trim to sit down flat, clean up engine bay
Charger - Replace exhaust tips with the correct ones, solve some electrical gremlins, find the correct black treatment to touch up dash bezels, figure out why speedometer is not working.
Also debating replacing aluminum intake with the original one so I can go back to the original hood. Current intake is an Eddy RPM and the air filter is four inches high so the hood has a big scoop on it. I think I like the look of the original hood better but to use it I either need to use a lower intake or a smaller filter. Not sure if just a smaller filter will get me low enough.
Keeping it simple this year. New carpeting. Put the sunvisors back in after removing them three years ago. Might change out the steering wheel to something similar to screamindriver's.
But absolutely nothing that can go long and interrupt getting it out in the spring. :burnout:
@blown motor (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/blown-motor_52)
I think a Holley Street Dominator manifold is in your future to replace the eddy.
- Install headlight relay kit
- Disconnect ammeter
- Fix reverse lights so reverse camera auto switches
- New repro exhaust tips
- Replace a torn window trim piece
- Repair/Replace radio/speakers
Get off my arse and get the car torn down again so as to finish the rest of the block sanding, re-assemble it, fit it, final prep and get it sprayed, finally. Please God! There's also the beginnings of a 408 stroker in the corner, but let's not push our luck, shall we? :fingerscrossed:
Read this thread.
Occasionally drive it as I attempt to pound out another car project.
All to sell and help fund some more Challenger progress.
Going crabbing this weekend, 2 days straight.
Hard work.
Cold & Wet.
Whales to watch out for as well.
2 weeks ago, my friends boat....
I'm house downsizing getting ready for retiring in the next 8 years. I'm sure the honey do list will begin all over again. The hard part is going from a 3 car garage to a 2 car garage. Mine is set up perfect. The even harder part is that I live in south Florida and there is no storage space anywhere in the houses down here. :headbang: My wife hates that all the beds have car parts under every bed. Any spare space she thinks she has there is a car part. Wish me luck.
I need to finish the assembly of the 74 Charger so I can install a 4 post lift this winter. Test fitting front and rear bumpers, etc.
Terry
QuoteAlso debating replacing aluminum intake with the original one so I can go back to the original hood. Current intake is an Eddy RPM and the air filter is four inches high so the hood has a big scoop on it. I think I like the look of the original hood better but to use it I either need to use a lower intake or a smaller filter. Not sure if just a smaller filter will get me low enough.
Look at your air cleaner base and see where it sits on the carb. Some bases are raised, some are flush and some are dropped. If the area that sits on the carb is flush with the bottom of the air cleaner, you can install a dropped base to give you more room. That coupled with a shorter filter might give you enough clearance for the stock hood. I'd be looking into that before I spent good money on a new intake.
Quote from: Burdar on November 05, 2020, 08:29:08 AM
QuoteAlso debating replacing aluminum intake with the original one so I can go back to the original hood. Current intake is an Eddy RPM and the air filter is four inches high so the hood has a big scoop on it. I think I like the look of the original hood better but to use it I either need to use a lower intake or a smaller filter. Not sure if just a smaller filter will get me low enough.
Look at your air cleaner base and see where it sits on the carb. Some bases are raised, some are flush and some are dropped. If the area that sits on the carb is flush with the bottom of the air cleaner, you can install a dropped base to give you more room. That coupled with a shorter filter might give you enough clearance for the stock hood. I'd be looking into that before I spent good money on a new intake.
@blown motor (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/blown-motor_52) I run a drop base cleaner on mine...you are welcome to borrow it and test fit it to your set up.
Jason
I think it has a drop base on it. I'll have to check when I get home.
With the hood up, run a string line from fender top to fender top across the engine compartment. That will give you a rough idea of how much you need to drop the air cleaner for clearance.
Ya, I had thought of that Darren but I didn't know how accurate that is.
Spots of clay will tell you everything you need to know.
This is my Mustang before hood closure. Place them where the cross bracing will be closer.
Have been doing all the same for my turbos and ducting.
Guess I won't do the carpet until I can cross the border again. Was going to order from Rock Auto but the shipping charge was going to be $130. :o
I have a long list of smalls to finish up the Cuda but I am mainly planning to tackle my pole barn this winter (at least the doors) in hopes the Cuda will have a new place to rest next winter! :fingerscrossed:
I have a laundry list of projects to tackle on the Challenger. We shall see how many of them I get knocked off the list. Currently have the dash out of the car to restore it. I will also be installing dynamat on the interior and a vintage air kit since I have the dash out. We shall see where the available funds go from there. I also have some suspension upgrades to do, convert to power windows, maybe install FI Tech 6 Pack EFI. It never ends lol. I am documenting everything on my YouTube channel Life at Speed, link below is to the Challenger specific videos.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPjX_kHl1IQqD4NCCk5177cXMvnikjTnP
Quote from: dodj on November 08, 2020, 07:52:07 AM
Guess I won't do the carpet until I can cross the border again. Was going to order from Rock Auto but the shipping charge was going to be $130. :o
Summit has free shipping to Canada on orders over $250 so the carpet is back on the list. :banana:
Quote from: dodj on November 11, 2020, 09:20:57 AM
Quote from: dodj on November 08, 2020, 07:52:07 AM
Guess I won't do the carpet until I can cross the border again. Was going to order from Rock Auto but the shipping charge was going to be $130. :o
Summit has free shipping to Canada on orders over $250 so the carpet is back on the list. :banana:
Oh that is new!!!!
Tommy the Chryco is sending me a new Shaker Bubble and filter.
Well I don't know about you guys, but I have not made much progress yet this winter.
I got some exhaust work done and practiced some welding, but need a lot more practice before I finish things up.
Now that the weather has hit a bit of a warm spell and I got a few parts in today, my motivation is coming back!
More parts coming tomorrow, so that should really get me going!
More parts in today!
Nothing like a big box of parts to brighten the day!
The QA1 adjustable strut rods are the highlight. Not sure what I was expecting, but these are very beefy and just overall impresive!
"Winter"? Don't think it's hit yet. Heck it's at least 70 and sunny here right now. I was planning on pulling the door cards and replacing the window roller hardware, fuzzies and rubbers but it's just been too nice to pull anything apart. It's in the shop for alignment today and I'm looking to get some new radials on it soon.
FWIW... you will really thank yourself for getting those QA1's... I have the same on all 4 corners and lovem.
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