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Started by CincyCuda, December 25, 2019, 10:54:21 AM

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anlauto

Quote from: ClarkWGrizwald on March 09, 2020, 10:57:19 AM
Those puddle lights are bad ass! Where did you get them ? Link?
Nice work

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I was thinking the same thing :twothumbsup:
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CincyCuda

ghost shadow lights by lumentrendz.......p/n 100581  LED PROJECTORS

ClarkWGrizwald

Quote from: CincyCuda on March 10, 2020, 04:19:26 PM
ghost shadow lights by lumentrendz.......p/n 100581  LED PROJECTORS
Thanks!!! Car looks amazing!

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CincyCuda

I am making a few interior modifications to make it a more comfortable long haul driver......Another use for the ashtray, and heat/Air conditioning control mods for classic auto air system that could pass for factory. I will repaint controls after testing.

CincyCuda

got an engine from a 2016 challenger scat pack that had an unfortunate end. have to get a mid sump oil pan so I can do a test fit for adjustments on steering rack and exhaust. some say I may have to cut a notch in frame rail lip for alternator clearance. If anyone knows other checks I should make at this point, please let me know

usraptor

Wow!  You're making great progress.  :bravo: That Scat Pack motor is a monster.  My brother-in-law has a Scat Pack Challenger and I have to admit I was thoroughly impressed with the horsepower and torque it had.   :stayinlane:

anlauto

Quote from: CincyCuda on April 19, 2020, 06:14:59 PM
I am making a few interior modifications to make it a more comfortable long haul driver......Another use for the ashtray, and heat/Air conditioning control mods for classic auto air system that could pass for factory. I will repaint controls after testing.

What are your plans for re-labeling the heater controls ? I just had a customer supply a Classic Air system and when I was reading the instructions, I was surprised to see it still uses the old heater controls with just different cables... and now the positions of the switches all mean something different  :notsure:
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CincyCuda

I am going to level the raised letters and hand paint the new markings. [ wife is a graphic artist ]

anlauto

Quote from: CincyCuda on May 25, 2020, 03:37:39 PM
I am going to level the raised letters and hand paint the new markings. [ wife is a graphic artist ]

That's a good idea, I should talk to my customer about doing something similar...I'm surprised the AC kit doesn't include some sort of labels or decal to cover the whole area :thinking:
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CincyCuda

started to make some changes to make this happen......notch right frame rail for alternator , jeep srt left exhaust manifold to clear steering, and make a center/rear sump oil pan

CincyCuda

I've spent this covid summer fabricating parts and pieces to make this 392 work. It is far from done but I did get a quick test drive around the area before the snow flurries came.


CincyCuda

The electronics found a new home where the e-brake used to be.........the gear vendors unit fit with minor floor modifications. I am now making heat shields for the cats underneath,I'm using cats and o2 sensors from the donor car.

YellowThumper

Solid progress there. Nice to see. Thanks for the update.
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ragtopdodge

Great progress!

That engine compartment is CRAMMED!

Anyway to move that big thing on the firewall somewhere else?


Something like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJWFE5wiUEs

CincyCuda

It is tighter than I anticipated , but I wanted it to look more "factory" instead of showcar. changes can always be made in the future