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Title: Newbie and toy Post by: chopper charlie on August 14, 2011, 08:12:51 AM Morning folks,
Charlie here from Leeds, After 25 years of bikes, and one massive failed knee reconstruction i decided i'd start on cars,, Passed my test two years ago, bought a Trans am, then a Dodge pick-up, swapped the T/A for a 65 Olds which was awsome, then flogged the Olds and bought this 41 steel Plymouth Gasser.... Needs loads to get it on the road as it was a race car in Holland, but i'm on it and should have it done for Whitby Kustom show in November.... I'm always on the look out for small block Chevy stuff http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/KGrHqIOKjgE23CKtVPBN1QrNg7v_12-1.jpg[/img]](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/KGrHqIOKjgE23CKtVPBN1QrNg7v_12-1.jpg) (http://[IMG) http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/KGrHqYOKioE3Gvwc-ZyBN1QrlUeg_12.jpg[/img]](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/KGrHqYOKioE3Gvwc-ZyBN1QrlUeg_12.jpg) (http://[IMG) http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/197737_232319473475155_100000913137114_696721_6728040_n.jpg[/img]](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/197737_232319473475155_100000913137114_696721_6728040_n.jpg) (http://[img width=600 height=450) http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/282013_231731043533998_100000913137114_695278_2071949_n.jpg[/img]](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/282013_231731043533998_100000913137114_695278_2071949_n.jpg) (http://[img width=600 height=450) http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/KGrHqIOKo0E3Ekfm-BN1QrnOVcg_12.jpg[/img]](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/KGrHqIOKo0E3Ekfm-BN1QrnOVcg_12.jpg) (http://[IMG) Cheers Title: Re: Newbie and toy Post by: dobber on August 14, 2011, 08:51:50 AM nice, wellcome..........
Title: Re: Newbie and toy Post by: Manky Monkey on August 14, 2011, 09:53:39 AM Hiya Charlie. Welcome to the forum. You managed to finally log in O.K then :)
Plymouth looks cool. Got any more piccies of "Rat Arsed"? Title: Re: Newbie and toy Post by: spanners on August 14, 2011, 01:15:18 PM hi, charlie i reckon that was an ,,evil bay, prchase ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Newbie and toy Post by: Manky Monkey on August 14, 2011, 02:23:02 PM Just opened the new issue of Custom Car magazine & found a piccie of "Rat Arsed" at the Hotrods & Hills show in the Lake District. It's an Oldsmobile 98.
Title: Re: Newbie and toy Post by: chopper charlie on August 14, 2011, 04:23:30 PM Aye, the Olds has been all over the country in the last year, absolute monster of a car... 425ci (7litre) big block, with a reputed 375bhp, it seemed bombproof until the bloke i sold it to blew it up.
The missus cried when it went http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/001.jpg[/img]](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/001.jpg) (http://[img width=600 height=450) http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/002.jpg[/img]](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/002.jpg) (http://[img width=600 height=450) Here's my Trans am http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/ta.jpg[/img]](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/ta.jpg) (http://[img width=600 height=450) and the Dodge http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/DSC00475.jpg[/img]url] And the old GS chop i've had like forever [url](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/Chop2.jpg)][/(http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/DSC00475.jpg)url] And the old GS chop i've had like forever [url](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/Chop2.jpg) (http://[/[img width=600 height=450) Title: Re: Newbie and toy Post by: madron on August 17, 2011, 05:44:34 PM ayup mate welcome the plymouth suits ya
Title: Re: Newbie and toy Post by: chopper charlie on August 17, 2011, 09:17:39 PM Cheers Ron, been a pain in the arse up to press,,
The 305 that was in it had flattened two big ends cos it was over carburrated, i'm just on with dropping another 8 in, but as you know, this s**t don't just fall into place... Onward and upwards, our lass is loving the smell of oil though,,,, and the s**tty moods when i get in at 11pm Title: Re: Newbie and toy Post by: chopper charlie on August 18, 2011, 08:58:28 AM Got the knocking 305 out last night, ready to put the new(ish) one in, only to find the parts supplier had given me the wrong gasket for the sump.. As i didn't fancy laying on my back to fit the sump at a later date, i had to leave it on the stand...
I rattled the clutch and flywheel off, did a bit of cleaning, did a bit of swearing, then buggered off home in a mood cos i can't get to the car til Sunday now,,, Supped a case of Budweisser, and stumbled off to bed mumbling nonsense about yank parts suppliers.. Swap ya for a Nissan,,, no thanks http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/251506_153038634770404_100001928057528_306140_2134740_n.jpg[/img]](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/251506_153038634770404_100001928057528_306140_2134740_n.jpg) (http://[img width=600 height=450) It's easier on petrol this way http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/IMG_2426.jpg[/img]](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/IMG_2426.jpg) (http://[img width=600 height=399) I hope someone's taking notes? http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/IMG_2423.jpg[/img]](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/IMG_2423.jpg) (http://[img width=600 height=399) Title: Re: Newbie and toy Post by: Manky Monkey on August 18, 2011, 10:33:30 AM That's a big ol' chunk o' car ain't it.
My missus, Tazet's got a 383 Dodge charger. Got the motor that came with the car -in a million pieces, plus one of the old engines from Pinball Wizard. Both condition unknown. That's the next project after my truck. Title: Re: Newbie and toy Post by: poprodder on August 18, 2011, 11:13:07 AM loving the plymouth
nice one. cheers chris. Title: Re: Newbie and toy Post by: TwistedPatience on August 18, 2011, 11:50:58 AM Welcome to the nut house Charlie you'll fit right in here.
Lovin' the gasser build hope to see it in the metal one day. Doc Title: Re: Newbie and toy Post by: chopper charlie on August 19, 2011, 09:39:27 PM Came to a point where i couldn't go further, so got a bit creative with an old Rover block....
The missus loves it, i should be in for a chewie tonight http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/288543_246112858762483_100000913137114_741577_5989504_o.jpg[/img]](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/288543_246112858762483_100000913137114_741577_5989504_o.jpg) (http://[img width=600 height=450) Title: Re: Newbie and toy Post by: triker_Chewie on August 20, 2011, 10:54:25 AM The missus loves it, i should be in for a chewie tonight nice job on the table Title: Re: Newbie and toy Post by: chopper charlie on September 24, 2011, 10:29:41 AM Bought me some posh timing gear,, does away with unreliable chains, and sound like a blower cos the gears are straight cut
http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/017.jpg[/img]](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/017.jpg) (http://[img width=600 height=450) Then had the missus paint the block before i rebuilt it with the shiny stuff.. http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/2.jpg[/img]](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/2.jpg) (http://[img width=600 height=450)... http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/67207bf2.jpg[/img]](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/67207bf2.jpg) (http://[img width=600 height=450) Gonna have a week with the braking system, then it just needs wiring for the test, then it's logbook time... I did ultimately want it done for Whitby Kustom show, but things never run to plan,, it just means there'll be a fresh car on the scene for the beginning of next season Title: Re: Newbie and toy Post by: poprodder on September 24, 2011, 11:35:13 AM gear drive!!!! lovely, they sound brilliant.
cheers chris. Title: Re: Newbie and toy Post by: chopper charlie on September 24, 2011, 12:19:08 PM gear drive!!!! lovely, they sound brilliant. cheers chris. Straight from Maryland with instructions "you may need to grind parts of this kit to ensure correct fit" Gotta love the Yanks, i had to take nearly 10mm off the cam gear spacer bearing so it would go in the timing chest Title: Re: Newbie and toy Post by: Manky Monkey on September 24, 2011, 10:15:00 PM I've been wondering how you were getting on. Looking good.
Title: Re: Newbie and toy Post by: steve brock on November 05, 2011, 11:15:51 AM Doesn't that glass get in the way of storing the eight wine bottles in yr wine bottle rack? ::)
Came to a point where i couldn't go further, so got a bit creative with an old Rover block.... The missus loves it, i should be in for a chewie tonight http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/288543_246112858762483_100000913137114_741577_5989504_o.jpg[/img]](http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac307/chopper-charlie/288543_246112858762483_100000913137114_741577_5989504_o.jpg) (http://[img width=600 height=450) Title: Re: Newbie and toy Post by: bigdarren on November 05, 2011, 11:24:35 AM loving the coffee table ;)
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