I had started looking at a method for replacing the digi-dash in my Imperial. That's pretty intense...and the boost gauge is certainly raising an eyebrow over here. Couple of questions: What all did you have to mine out of the dash to fully clear out all of the old equipment, and have you tested...
So far, all signs point to a low-mile engine that was left to sit for a while after it got pulled. Only damage is the windage tray under the intake manifold, it's got pinhole rust from some weird insulation-like crap that was stuffed inside. Internals clean up beautifully after a quick bath in...
I'll take a look at the K-frame on mine for the welds for sure. The 440 into a Diplomat I helped with in about 2006 wasn't as bad of a fit as I remember, so I'm hoping that the stock booster will clear. I'm not bothered if I have to get it out of the way to drop the engine in, but if it fits...
Car is getting power, so I'm looking at rear ends. Was under the impression a big-block Cordoba master cylinder will work, do not want to go the K-car route. I need to figure out what needs to be done to the K-frame now while I've got everything out, or do I just wait until I start the trial...
Yep, it's official: I'm big-blocking my '83 Imperial.
It's not my first go-around with shoving a big block into an FJM, but last time was a 440 and the guy I was helping...well...his "come hell or high water" approach made for some interesting stories. This will be a 1975 400ci and 727...
Bruceynz: The guy who is building the SRT-8 Mirada (search Facebook for build) was going to buy the glass out of my Mirada until a vandal broke it. He ended up getting a windshield made, said it set him back roughly $1300 USD.
As far as parts go, my money is on the weatherstripping for the...
Just putting this out there, if you have anything let me know. All parts are destined for an '83 Imperial, but if I didn't specify, then any FMJ part meeting criteria will work.
Gray driver's side seatbelt anchor, with wiring intact
Complete Imperial engine bay harness. Don't care about...
Here's the full horror show. Engine was dropped off at the machine shop, it comes up in the queue next week for a full teardown and check.
http://bangshift.com/general-news/project-cars/mopar-projects/project-raven-open-heart-surgery-part-1-open-imperials-engine/