1972 chrysler 440 v8 big block, gearbox built 18/04/16 :)

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13-11-2016, 09:44 PM

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Love the torque reaction of the body when you blip the throttle

Seems to run alot better now, it seemed like it was always under load before and didn't sound right, I think the torque was acting as a brake most likely full to the brim with oil

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14-11-2016, 12:05 PM

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That sounds mint.

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15-11-2016, 05:16 PM

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yes, this time i'm envious... great work mate!

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15-11-2016, 08:45 PM

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yes, this time i'm envious... great work mate!

+2. My wife likes it too

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16-11-2016, 04:03 PM

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Cheers I'm glad you like it, I wasn't sure if straight through pipes were to much but I'm happy with the noises it's making, I just hope it makes the power it should

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01-12-2016, 09:37 PM

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Car is now being rewired can't add pics stupid photo bucket is fooked since update !

Loom had melted behind dash car didn't even have relays on headlights just wired to switch !

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01-12-2016, 09:39 PM

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I'm gonna "kick it in the guts max, you've seen it, you've heard it, and your still asking questions" "when do we go for a ride !" Lol

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03-12-2016, 08:41 AM

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The wiring sounds well bodgey.

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03-12-2016, 09:35 AM

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What's your plan with the way it looks you just going to tidy it up and leave it standard looking or you got plans for it

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03-12-2016, 10:21 AM

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What's your plan with the way it looks you just going to tidy it up and leave it standard looking or you got plans for it

im not to sure mate, I fancy a six pack bonnet scoop lol

want to get it running and moted, make sure everythings ok and were happy with it then full strip down and repaint.

we have considered making it a 2 door, extending front doors and moving pillar back, not sure yet its still ideas at the moment, all thoughts welcome at this stage