I think the difference with a Mopar is that the Chrysler line is unique.
Anyone can find an old ferd or chebbie to load an engine into, and modifying
parts are readily available. Just open a JEGS catalog and you wil find, in
any section, at least a column or two each for ferds, gm’s,& chebbies. But
feel lucky if you find even 1 full column of Mopar Parts. Then, finding parts to
rebuild the body or electrics can be pretty tricky, and expensive.
I think a lot of it has to do with the Pride & Exclusivity that is
inherent in owning a Mopar. We’re a different breed of gearheads.
Mike Higgins
Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 7:51 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Newbie
For
fun sake.. ill just throw it out there that a put a 383 Chrysler in a 57 Ford
custom 300... It was the cover car in real candy in rolls&pleats magazine
and another old school rod mag... I also just put a 500 caddy in my 59 galaxie
convt, just because it has a nice gold 500 on the trunk... I wanted it to be
true! And keeping it mopar, I have 20 fwdlk mopars beside a 2nd 59 gal vert, 2
57 lincolns, 59 edsel, some buicks, pontiacs, Ford trucks, and chevrolegs
:) Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone
Mostly, it's just boring.
I agree with Jay Leno. Hot rodders should make the effort and not just
follow the pack by putting anachronistic engines in their rides.
If you want to put in a Buick nailhead, or an early hemi, or an early
Cadillac or whatever in your Ford hotrod, go for it. That's what they did back
in the day.
I went to a Ford show once, and it was the rare 32 that DIDN'T have an SBC.
I also agree with Jay that hotrods shouldn't have automatic transmissions.
That said, it is clear that a large percentage of our population likes to
do "what everyone else is doing." I guess they feel more a part of things.
We don't have that problem with our Mopars. I am forever grateful, however,
that we formed the Forward Look list. It's the best place to turn to for
advice.
And it was fun meeting a lot of you in Tulsa back in 2007. Whatever became
of that car, anyway? Methinks it was too far gone.
D
----------------
It's just WRONG!
In a message dated 4/22/2013 1:06:08 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jrawa@xxxxxxx writes: What if you say its the experimental
version of the golden commando 350 with vortec heads??? :)
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Verizon Wireless Phone
It was a joke, hopefully this
doesn't get out of hand. And an SBC is worse than
the dark side, I'd rather sell my sister than put a Chevy engine in a Mopar.....any buyers out
there????
Adam
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Mon, Apr 22, 2013 10:54 am Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Newbie
The darkest, the blackest, the Darth Vader side is the SBC. That is akin to
selling your sister. I am appalled that such language is allowed on this
list. What has the world come to.
John Hagen
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[mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eastern Sierra Adjustment
Svc
Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 2:15 AM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Newbie
LOL----the Dark Side is putting in a 440 or a SBC, NOT merely a couple
OEM-aftermarket/vintage-era hop- ups that could have been done, back in the
'day' !!!
lolol
Hey---a conversation;
about time!
Neil
On 4/21/2013 1:27 PM, Adam Lindenbaum wrote:
> Wow Neil, have you come over to the "Dark Side"? It's the first time
> I've ever seen anyone other than a select few of us recommend hot
> rodding to another member. Welcome aboard David, and welcome to the Dark
Side Neil!
> Adam Lindenbaum
> P.S. If you're going to hot rod it go all out and put a Hemi in it!
>
> In a message dated 4/21/2013 2:15:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> esierraadj@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
> Welcome aboard, David!
>
> This message board has been quiet (...too quiet) for a while now.
>
>
> Ask-away; have you thought about hot-rodding it, with dual 1-bbl
> carbs, a cam, and dual exhaust pipes with glass-paks?
>
>
> Neil Vedder
>
>
> On 4/21/2013 10:20 AM, David F. Darby wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> New list member David Darby here from Missouri (USA). I have no idea
>> how many members are here or how active the list is, but I'm glad to
>> have
> found
>> it.
>>
>> I presently have a P26 1955 Plymouth Savoy. It's a bone-stock four-door
>> flathead 6 with Powerflite trans. I've owned it for several years, but
>> haven't done too much with it as it has had to wait for completion
>> of an
> MG
>> saloon (another serious addiction). I am now treating with the Savoy
>> and hope to get it back on the road soon.
>>
>> I have it running and I just restored the steering wheel, horn ring,
>> and turn indicator switch. I've gathered up hydraulics parts and
>> will spend
> the
>> next week or two rebuilding the brakes. After that, new tires
>> should get
> it
>> past its safety inspection and back on the road.
>>
>> Anyhoo, I'll be here listening, asking (possibly dumb) questions,
>> and
> will
>> try to contribute what I can.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> David Darby
>>
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