Mississippi

[molyorange 77]

U think your car is WHITE mine is triple white( paint,vinyl top and interior) man this thing is straight from the DISCO era.What kind of wheels did you put on it, Im a big fan of the rallys. So far I love the richmond its my first stick with some H/P to play with and a little tight but they told me it will take some running to break it in. With the 3.73 I will have a cruise RPM of 2500 @ 70 MPH its got a 2.73 in it until this weekend. Im ready to lay 2 black strips down Hwy 27.

[chevella]

I put a set of polished ZR1 corvette wheels on it. 9.5 in the front and 11 in the back with 275 17's and 315 17's. Going from 15's to 17's made a huge difference in handling, a totally rebuilt suspension helped a lot too. Nothing like trying to keep a car in road with 37 yr old rubber bushings! If just had a drive train like yours I would be set!!

[molyorange 77]

Man your right wheels and new bushings make a Big difference. Did you install tubular control arms or use stock ones with the poly bushings. I used the stock control arms, I Just dont have enough feedback on if they really work and which arms to buy. I blasted the frame and sprayed POR on it piece by piece, I just dont like the high gloss, and used the HOTCHKIS TVS kit I still have not had it aligned yet but I can tell it handles very crisp and responsive. Im ready to bolt my wheels on it and drive it hard or like Steve Mcqueen as they say.! Lets try to meet sometime soon.

[chevella]

I used the stock front control arms with poly bushings on the front and custom made adjustable upper and lower control arms with Currie Johnny Joints on the rear. I have been thinking about going with adjustable uppers on the front with the tall ball joints, but haven't decided if I want to finish the interior first, I'm on a budget of course. If we had a road course or autocross near, I know what my decision would be. So many things to upgrade, but so little buget. We'll definately have to meet up some time. I'll PM you my contact info.

[SatisTraction]

i talked to lamar and he was ok with building a dodge. he said he had done a few dodge race engines and was familiar with the oiling system. so when you get back and are ready let me know!!!

[go-fish]

Awesome! Awesome!Awesome!
I may have located a race block in So. MS, an R3. They are Mopar blocks that have four bolt mains!
2 more weeks till I get to come home.

[go-fish]

I am back on the Gulf Coast thank God. I am going to relax for a few days and try to get over the time change. I look forward to meeting some fellow Mississippi Pro-tourers.
See ya, guys.

[Cruiser]

Lots of drag racing around here, if you want to go fast and turn left there are dirt tracks all over the place. Going fast and turning right and left........no place around that I know of. We have some nice two lanes though!!

[molyorange 77]

Sorry Cruiser I dont do it in the Dirt, The only places I know of are NO problem raceway LA, AFBs like Meridian, Grenada, Columbus. these are very large airport runways coned off . And these that were mentioned are SCCA sanctioned events.

[chevella]

Dirt . Hey Molyorange, what ever happened to the autoX they used to have a couple times a year at the fair grounds?

[molyorange 77]

Whats-up Charlie, The auto-X @ the fairgrounds is on hold for now the fair commission said they would not let us hold an event there at the present time. And wouldn't say anything else, pretty much left us hanging after a schedule had been set. I drove a miata with a stroked 347 ford and t-56 and it was WAY too much!! The course was really meant for V-6s and 4 bangin ricers and thats what most of the guys in the clubs run, really not built for THE DOMESTIC IRON. But the other places like Grenada, Meridian,Columbus are built for the BIG BOYS where talkin vettes, vipers, camaros,stangs,and thangs like that. When I get a schedule i'll let you know, It might be something you want check out!

[chevella]

Definately let me know!! Are you planning on taking your car to any of these events?

[molyorange 77]

Yeah I'll take it to Meridian,Columbus. By the way are you going to Super Chevy this weekend 20-22 Memphis? Robert

[chevella]

Nope, I had planned to go, but won't be able to make it. I went last year, it was a great event. Are you driving or trailering your car to Colombus and Meridian? I would love to take mine if I have the new seats and seat belts in by then.

[molyorange 77]

Driving!

[go-fish]

Belle Chase Naval Air Station in N.O. held SCCA events but I don't kno after Katrina.
I am going to pull the 'cuda out of hibernation after 7 months and send the Tremec off to Cali. to get beefed up to 700 lb/tq!

[chevella]

Hey go-fish, how was cruzin the coast last year? Me and I guy I work with already have a couple of rooms reserved for the second weekend this year. Curious how the event was since all the damage from Katrina.

[go-fish]

The turnout was great. However, Hwy 90 has alot to be desired. It always has really.
All of the casinos are just about back. Hard Rock should be opening on the Katrina anniversary this year. I live four blocks from the beach in Long Beach, if you have a travel trailer and can get it down you are welcome to the backyard. Just bring an extension chord.
I know most of the fun is at the Motels but if there is anyone that wants to camp here, it's alright. I just hope te 'cuda is streetable by then.
They have all the crap cleaned up off 90. No more rubble.

[molyorange 77]

Welcome Home friend, I'll bet a million its good to B back home in your surroundings and to sleep in your own bed! The weather is getting right so whats next for the cuda after the tranny mods?

[go-fish]

Thanks, after missing so so much like ALL the firsts for my daughter I have just been chilling out at the house and catching up on the yard. I bought a new self propeled push mower, told the wife I got it so she could use it but that won't ever happen. I sold my Dodge Stealth before I deployed so I had to get a new vehicle. I found a one owner 73 Dodge pickup with air conditioning and disc brakes, well equiped for a 70's Dodge p/u. I've been tinkering with that.
As for the 'cuda, I need to get it out of the barn and pull that tranny, send it off and get the block machined, do the short block. In the mean time I need to get it on a frame machine. I noticed it rocked while it was on the jackstands last time. It may be the slab but I want to make sure it is true'ed up before I weld in the sub frame connectors. There are some really cool connectors out that are laser ut to perfectly match the contour of the ridges of the stock floor pans. From a bottom view it looks as though it is a full frame car, they tie into the front and rear subs beutifully. The chassis will be complete after that.
The turn around with the tranny will get it back before the engine is done. I need to bend some brake lines and order the top end for the engine and go driving.
I think I am going to go primer black while I am saving the money for the repop OEM style rear quarters from Goodmark, they're close to going into production. I hate to do anything with the bodywork before I am ready to do it all but if it is close to Cruisin' the Coast I aint taking it out in it's multi colors. The black 17's I have on it should make it look pretty mean in black primer, even if it does have some waves in the metal.
I was looking at buying a Mopar race block but the 360 I have should take the upgrade to 408" with the main girdle I have for it. The R3 block would allow me to reach alot of ponies but I won't need any more power than my original plans called for.
I should be Cruisin' this October. That's my time table to get it road worthy. Cruisin' 08 should see the car totally done if all goes well, that's if I stay away from buying anymore lawn mowers with my 'cuda money!