frankenstein
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To explain my forum name.Frankenstein,I have a 70 RT with matching # nothing,383 car with 440,trans and rear of unknown origins.The rest Is pretty much original.So with all the transplants,hence the name.And I'm 6'6" with very large feet and hands.
I've owned this car for 35 years,and in spite of it's current state,I love this old car.
It has been a street and drag car nearly it's whole life.It's been an auto to 4sp,now auto,8 and 3/4 390 to Dana 488,354,back to 8 3/4 430,now 390 again.
It was my daily driver,weekend warrior,street and strip ,burnouts every day ,same 440,this is one tough cookie, about 1994starter went out,2 kids came one after the other,work hours got long,and it sat for 18yrs.
Replaced starter,cleaned carb,ran fuel line to gas can,primed,turned 3 times and fired!
So missing HotRods I bought an 06 Daytona,the Challengers came out so in 12 bought an SRT.I love this car also,but I just drive it,and look at it.I miss wrenching,I miss the smell of raw fuel,and a hint of oil,I miss going sideways in a near out of control with no nannies.
God I miss driving the old girl.
So for the last couple of years I've been collecting parts,time to rebuild,add some modern performance.If all goes well,will be able to retire early and spend my life on my two old Hotrods.That is my only bucket list!
So this is where you guys come in.I'm rusty,behind the times on performance ,
and will be seeking advice in the future.
So there you have it in too many words,but one more thing.
Mopar Or No Car,I live it and believe it!
I've owned this car for 35 years,and in spite of it's current state,I love this old car.
It has been a street and drag car nearly it's whole life.It's been an auto to 4sp,now auto,8 and 3/4 390 to Dana 488,354,back to 8 3/4 430,now 390 again.
It was my daily driver,weekend warrior,street and strip ,burnouts every day ,same 440,this is one tough cookie, about 1994starter went out,2 kids came one after the other,work hours got long,and it sat for 18yrs.
Replaced starter,cleaned carb,ran fuel line to gas can,primed,turned 3 times and fired!
So missing HotRods I bought an 06 Daytona,the Challengers came out so in 12 bought an SRT.I love this car also,but I just drive it,and look at it.I miss wrenching,I miss the smell of raw fuel,and a hint of oil,I miss going sideways in a near out of control with no nannies.
God I miss driving the old girl.
So for the last couple of years I've been collecting parts,time to rebuild,add some modern performance.If all goes well,will be able to retire early and spend my life on my two old Hotrods.That is my only bucket list!
So this is where you guys come in.I'm rusty,behind the times on performance ,
and will be seeking advice in the future.
So there you have it in too many words,but one more thing.
Mopar Or No Car,I live it and believe it!
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