RE: New Member

[Rich Kinsley <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx>]

Glad to have you aboard. There are plenty of us old timers around this 
site. I was in CA in the 60's and had me a brand new 383, 4spd '64 Dodge 
330 2dr post car. I got to race at Lion's. What fun. Then like you got 
drafted. Later I ordered a '69 Super Bee 383, auto, 3:91sg just before 
the 440's. That's OK as I had a brand new son and the 383 was pricey 
enough for me.

Now I'm playing with a '64 Polara 4dr with a 318poly. I've gone the disc 
conversion and suspension upgrades too. Kinda got crazy on the 
drivetrain but it's fun! This is a very helpful group and fun to be a 
part of. Welcome.





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dodge440@xxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> Hello, I am Jim and "I AM A MOPARHOLIC"!!!!!!!! I HAVE BEEN SINCE THE  
> 50'S.
> 
> I am a young senior and when it comes to things Automotive I am a pack  
> rat. I am originally from the south suburbs of Chicago, Flossmoor, Il.
> 
> You know the way it used to be, you drove what your father drove. My  
> dad bought his first Plymouth in 1957, a Plaza, 318 push button.
> 
> The next one was a 62 Dodge dart, 318 - 230 HP, with an automatic. I  
> got my drivers license right before that one. Only because I broke the  
> rear springs on the 57 Plymouth. That 62 Dodge  only weighed only 3000  
> lbs. on the head. Boy! Did I break that car in right as can be  
> attested to by the warranty claims that were filed 5YR or 50,000  
> Miles. I started using the 3000 RPM neutral starts in April 62 when  
> the car was a week old. The guys a Gibson Brothers Dodge, Harvey, IL.  
> sure loved that car. Seals every six months. They sponsored a 62 and  
> then a 63 Ramcharger so they were cool with it.
> 
> My next endeavor February 1965 was a Chrysler Fire Power, 1957 392 CI.  
> I built that engine on my own in my parents garage. I used to work  
> part time at the Standard Station, hang out, down the block so they  
> let me borrow their tools, Snap On, and Chiltons Manuals. Long story  
> short I bought the ISKY 550 Super LeGerra cam (Top Fuelers Grind),  
> 13.5 to 1 Jahns pistons, dual Quad Ram-induction and each cylinder was  
> bored .250. This was going to go into my folks car. UnFortunately the  
> state stepped in and said I had to many points used up on my license.  
> So off to school and the engine went into storage. Following year I  
> put it into a 56 Austin-Healey. That is another story.
> 
> Next was a brand new 69 Super Bee, 383 Automatic, purchased off the  
> lot in a hurry, Norton-Rust Dodge Bloomington, IL. due to needing a  
> way back to school, spring break. One week later at school in  
> Scottsbluff, NE I am listing to WLS from Chicago and the Mr. Norm  
> advertisement comes on talking about the new 440 Six Pack. I wasn't  
> too mad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well such is life.
> 
>  From 1970 all projects were put on hold due to Uncle Sam, and after  
> that raising a family.
> 
> Now in January 2002 I bought a 65 Dodge Coronet 500 from a guy in  
> Sacramento, CA. I am the third owner. It came with a 361 CI engine but  
> the guy before me switched in a 1968 Chrysler 440 TNT. Car needs work  
> and it pretty much sat till I retired in 2004. then I held off until  
> we decided if we were going to move from Chicago. I did not want to  
> ship a dismantled car. In 2005 we moved to Okatie, SC., Think Parris   
> Island, SC.
> 
> I have since rebuilt the front suspension, front disc brakes, a couple  
> of fuel pumps. Still lots of work to do. Watching the grand children  
> 4-5 days a week. The girl is 4 and the boy 2 and when PAPA says engine  
> they respond on their own with HEMI. The two year old loves the Mopar  
> Collectors Guide with Blue 43 on the cover. He drags it a round  
> because he likes  THE King on the cover, from the Cars Movie.
> 
> I enjoy reading your e-mails and if I can be of any assistance let me  
> know.
> 
> Also, my wife, Judy and I founded a Media Blasting Business, Imperial  
> Stripaway, (South Holland, IL) back in 93. We stripped a lot of  
> vehicles. We sold the equipment but not the company back in 98 due to  
> health reasons, Big C. Also I have a Magazine collection dating back  
> to 1960. I still have a lot of the 392 parts, Cam Etc.
> 
> I hope this gets sent properly.
> 
> Jim
> 
> PS The Chevy guys tagged me with Ramcharger back in 62 and when we  
> were in business the younger guys tagged me MEDIA MAN but now I just  
> go by JIM.
> 
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Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies


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