1960 Dodge Dart Seneca Project

NICE59FORDF100 said:

Now time for the 5.0 swap into Pumpkin

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Line forms to the rear. . .

Paul
'91 Sport

P.S. Awesome job, Rick. . .

Paul said:

Line forms to the rear. . .

Paul
'91 Sport

P.S. Awesome job, Rick. . .

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[Begin Hijack], hey paul! we still on for yours making it in? [End Hijack]

Wanna go for a ride?

I've put 105 miles on the new build so far and I still can't peel the perma-grin off

As is the car is scary fast, that is, the chassis isn't up to the task of putting the horsepower to the ground in a smooth manner. I pulled off to the shoulder of the two lane divided highway that runs through our town, pulled back on the road when it was all clear and got on it hard. I hit 2nd gear and the rear end broke loose with a nice fishtail.

It's one thing to hop in a new 400+ hp car that goes dead straight when you punch it, quite another to actually have to drive the car to keep it straight. Personally I like the scary aspect of it, that's what hotrodding is all about

I gave it a nice jab from 65 up to 80 and was very pleased with how well it moved out in top gear without having to downshift.

I haven't heard a bad comment about the loud exhaust yet, so far everyone loves it. I've been told I should keep the hood off. I just may.

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Looks good Sounds good Sits nice

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Hell is about over and summer is on it's way to central Arizona

I took advantage of the beautiful morning today to take a nice cruise through the desert and I stopped for a photo op.



There are now nearly 1000 miles on the new motor and it's been running great.

Finally had the car's front end aligned today and also had an exhaust built for it. It's now fully road worthy

That little difference in length made a big difference in interior noise level, but it still sounds mean on the outside

Char and I took the Seneca to the Goodguys Southwest Nationals in Scottsdale today. Man that is a huge show. More than 3000 cars

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Sigh...

Stranded at Filiberto's waiting on a tow. Engine started to tick and make clattering noise. Hoping for just a busted rocker arm...

First engine issue in nearly 15,000 miles.

Wish I was at Fillibertos with ya.

No Bueno...

The good news is that the engine builder is stepping up and will repair the engine at no charge to me. In fact he is actually driving here from San Diego to pick up the engine. I will only be responsible for one way freight.

So thankful to the man for stepping up and making a really bad situation, much better.

That is great news. It's always good to hear when a business stands behind their work without pointing fingers

Gary picked up my engine today... and stuck it in the trunk of his Honda Civic

That's Awesome..

So now Honda is making rear engine vehicles to copy the Beetle.