Road Runner Nest

Well guys, I've waited a long time for this. I was finally able to install the complete dash assembly into the car. July 8th (10).jpg July 8th (11).jpg July 8th (12).jpg And got the bulkhead connectors attached. July 8th (13).jpg July 8th (14).jpg It's been a big hurdle for me. Not I can celebrate w...

Along with the dash pad which was done by ABC Moparts I also got a complete set of ducting for an A/C setup. I also got a speaker grille and under dash fasten seat belt / map light panel. Today I finally got the chance to try it on the frame. It fits great! July 6th (15).jpg July 6th (13).jpg A litt...

I was finally able to score the most sought after part for this project...........the coveted dash pad.. :shock: I'd been searching for a replacement pad for about 2 years now as the one that came in the car was had the typical cracks on it. July 3rd (12).jpg July 3rd (13).jpg A little backstory on ...

I finally got the rest of the engine bits back on it. All there is left is the valve covers & alternator and fan. Oh, don't forget headers and carb along with distributor. July 6th (3).jpg July 6th (4).jpg July 6th (2).jpg Soon enough I'll be able to put it on the K-member and get the headers mounte...

Next is to install and adjust the Harland Sharpe 1.6 rockers using the Mopar adjustment chart. Lash was set at .015"

Next - I installed some magnets in the lifter valley.
8 magnets in total.
My engine does this with all the roundy round engines he builds - makes them live longer.

With that big task out of the way, it's back to working on the engine. First order of business is to remove the inner valve springs. June 11th (14).jpg June 11th (15).jpg June 11th (16).jpg Then get the timing cover installed. June 15th.jpg And now put the Romac harmonic balancer on. June 20th (3).j...

Now to remove the tape from the topside and get started on the underside. June 11th (17).jpg When I drilled the topside holes I went all the way thru the ribbing on the underside. Then I used a step drill to get the hole big enough for the flanged nuts to go thru. June 11th (18).jpg For the reinforc...

Next - I held the wing in place and had my assistant (wife) draw around the stud holes. That would be the final location for the holes. June 11th (10).jpg Then say a prayer and get out the drill. Starting with a very small starter hole, then move up in sizes. The final hole size is 5/16". Now put th...

Next step - get some tape on the trunk lid and start to lay out where the holes will be. June 11th (5).jpg Next verify the locations by putting the wing on to see if my measurements were correct. June 11th (6).jpg June 11th (7).jpg Just a couple of photos to see how it will look. June 11th (8).jpg J...

Thanks Scott, Yes, my list of things to do on the car is getting a little shorter. Yesterday was the nerve racking day to drill holes in the trunk lid for the gull wing. But first I had to put the wing together. The first hiccup - the adjustment plate and the hole in the pedestal were slightly off. ...

I try to post every weekend if I get to working on the car.
As a matter of fact, I'm going to post something right now.......

Here's the finished products. Next task will be nerve racking as I need to put holes in the trunk lid to locate and install the wing...

So, I put some putty on the wing tips and ground down the heads of the countersunk screws and reinforcement plates and sprayed some primer. May 28th (1).jpg May 28th (2).jpg May 28th (3).jpg My new pedestals came in from Dantes, but were a little too shiny, so I scuffed them down and painted them an...

I did some horse trading and managed to get a gull wing. May 22nd (5).jpg But, the mounting brackets are broken. May 22nd (8).jpg Probably due to the fact the mounting surface was not flat...you can see the reinforcement plates and the screw heads are not flush. May 22nd (6).jpg I've got new pedesta...