Any Resto-mods Here? - General Discussion

RE: Any Resto-mods Here?

RegisBodnar — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:08:21 +0000

As I look at your engine picture, I believe you have added fuel injection. Is it the Holley Sniper?

What distributor are you using?

RE: Any Resto-mods Here?

Vern Davis — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:38:09 +0000

@john-cailey Don't think I've seen a Hemi attached to a 700-R4. That's interesting.

Vern

RE: Any Resto-mods Here?

John Cailey — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 01:59:34 +0000

890

Stock 55 wagon on the outside. warmed up 291 and 700R4 with lock-up on the inside.

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RE: Any Resto-mods Here?

RegisBodnar — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 16:26:23 +0000

840 841 842

I thought the pictures were attached in my previous post, but, here they are.

RE: Any Resto-mods Here?

RegisBodnar — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 14:07:04 +0000

Some recent pictures. I have the side windows in now and will be getting the windshields in soon. The headliner is installed and the seats and side panels are at the trimmers shop.

I am also working on starting the engine for the first time. I am fortunate to have a nephew who works for a tuning shop that knows all about fuel injection and computers. The engine cranks but will not currently start.

RE: Any Resto-mods Here?

Vern Davis — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:48:08 +0000

@regisbodnar Yes, the the 383 is lighter at 620 pounds. Here's the weight on hemi's.

Chrysler 392 Hemi	740
DeSoto 276-341 Poly V8	675
DeSoto 276-291 Hemi	630
DeSoto 330-345 Hemi	670

Vern

RE: Any Resto-mods Here?

RegisBodnar — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:35:18 +0000

Is the 383 heavier than the stock semi? I've never weighed one, but I would think the 383 would be lighter.

RE: Any Resto-mods Here?

JD Abbey — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:36:31 +0000

@verndavis It will take me some time to get used to a cruiser over a muscle car, but I do have to account somewhat for the fact that my motor is a lot heavier than stock and has significantly more horsepower and torque than the stock motor. I am not going full on racing(something I have to remind myself, read too many articles by David Freiburger I guess), but I do want to improve handling to account for the weight and power that was added to the car. Current motor build plan is to do the standard bolt-ons of headers, cam, intake, EFI, Pertronix and possibly heads so it will go from the 335hp now to about 455 when I'm done(I cannot leave an aftermarket motor stock, it's a compulsion). So this upgrade to suspension is more about safety along with disc brakes on all 4 corners. I'm open to ideas for stiffening up the suspension, but mushy suspension won't work with >450hp even if it's just a weekend cruiser. lol

@RegisBodnar I think you mentioned this in another thread and I did some initial research on it. I'm testing out a new mechanic now, so I don't really have a build plan and he isn't specifically a mopar guy so I will rely on you guys for advice on these things. I'll probably start bugging you for details over DM when I get closer to this project. I wish that there were more '55 Fireflite restomods from which to ~~steal ideas~~ gain inspiration.

I am 100% open to suggestions for modifications. Mopar is a whole new world for me, so I'm not aware of what is available.

RE: Any Resto-mods Here?

Vern Davis — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:19:58 +0000

@jdabbey Chrysler cars are known for their mushy suspensions. Being an old fart I kind of like mushy. Leave the stiff, sporty suspensions to the Mustangs and enjoy cruising. ????

RE: Any Resto-mods Here?

RegisBodnar — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 19:01:34 +0000

I just checked, Summit Racing has the electric conversions to add power steering.