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Thread: 1971 Dodge Demon Street/Touring
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07-17-2008 #1Registered User
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1971 Dodge Demon Street/Touring
In the MOPAR world, I would be considered an outcast. I don't really care about the strip, ETs, or big cubes. I despise restorations and numbers-matching.
Since getting my '71 Demon in February, I have battled to just keep it on the road, let alone make sure it's original, fast, or pretty. Thirty-seven years of use and abuse to the slant six and TF904 have left it a slug with many issues; issues that I've been fixing with my small paychecks while I was in college.
Well, I graduated in June, and finally have a real paycheck coming in. Now, I can finally sit down and focus on my project: a real street machine. Something that can drive eight hours on end with no issues. Something that turns, handles, stops, and drives well. An all-around, balanced muscle car. And that's where all of my purchases and ideas have been heading since I purchased it. So here's what's been done:
The day I bought it:
I started with a non-op speedometer, so I had to replace it. In came the aftermarket:
Autometer Designer Black gauges - Autometer senders - Detroit Electric LEDs
Redline Gaugeworks Dash Panel
Finished product - Back
Finished Product - Front
(blue light is high-beam indicator)
Then my brakes failed....while I was driving it. So a call to Magnumforce Race Car Fabrications took care of that:
Magnumforce tubular UCAs - Magnumforce disc brake spindles - Wilwood HD Brake Kit - Wilwood brake accessories
- Brian
1971 Dodge Demon - 5.9L Magnum V8/904
Modifications: Magnumforce uppers, Wilwood discs, Autometer/Redline Gaugeworks dash
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The only issue was, the old wheels didn't clear the dust cap diameter. On came the white wagon wheels
(also pictured here are the new hood pins - to keep the dang hood from flopping)
Well finally I was on the road. It felt nice. A week later or so, my buddy decided to drop this off for FREE!:
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9L Magnum 160,XXX miles.
I was originally thinking of a turbo'd slant six, but for the price of a re-ring and a turbo setup, I could have this thing built solidly for 400hp/475lbft.
Even the internals look fairly nice!
So that's where I stand now; I have a running /6 Demon waiting for a disassembled 5.9L LA/Magnum hybrid to get put back together and stuffed between its framerails. Currently, I am purchasing motor parts and looking into a rack and pinion setup to replace the well-worn power steering box.
I am also looking at wheel/tire combos. I am seriously considering 17" Torq-Thrust Originals in natural cast-aluminum but am also looking into other suggestions. All of your input is welcome. Except for paint. It's getting a re-coat of the original green paint you see because everyone hates it. And that's what makes me love it- Brian
1971 Dodge Demon - 5.9L Magnum V8/904
Modifications: Magnumforce uppers, Wilwood discs, Autometer/Redline Gaugeworks dash
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