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    Offline Belgium Cuda

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    Dreaming is over, the Hemi tribute
    « on: August 07, 2009 - 02:22:18 PM »
    Finally after dreaming of a Hemi Challenger vert for 30 years I'm getting there, the container with the
    most important engineparts arrived and I could pick them up. The projectcar is my -70 318 FC7.
    I initially planned to buy a complete engine from FHO because I have no experience from hemis but
    the wallet wouldn't allow it so I will give it my best try. For the rest I learned extremely much from
    my chargerproject which I should be able to use for the chally.
    I have bought the rotesserie? from member "Dutch" so I should be all set to start. :biggrin:

    Per
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    Offline dutch

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    Re: Dreaming is over
    « Reply #1 on: August 07, 2009 - 03:14:33 PM »
    now, That`s a nice way to start a project....  :ylsuper:
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    Offline brads70

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    Re: Dreaming is over
    « Reply #2 on: August 07, 2009 - 03:22:10 PM »
     :clapping: Christmas in August! :woo:
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    Offline BIGSHCLUNK

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    Re: Dreaming is over
    « Reply #3 on: August 07, 2009 - 05:39:52 PM »
    Very cool! Time to get to work.  :working:
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    Offline AARudy

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    Re: Dreaming is over
    « Reply #4 on: August 07, 2009 - 06:26:31 PM »
    nice!.... congrats!  :working:
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    Offline loco340cuda

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    Re: Dreaming is over
    « Reply #5 on: August 07, 2009 - 07:26:48 PM »
    I'm assuming that since your hemi is in parts is was cheaper that way.  How much did you save by buying all the parts as opposed to having it built at somewhere like FBO?
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    Re: Dreaming is over
    « Reply #6 on: August 07, 2009 - 07:50:03 PM »
    well, thats pretty cool!!!   :2thumbs:

    way to go, cant wait to see that go together.   :cooldancing:
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    Offline Moparal

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    Re: Dreaming is over
    « Reply #7 on: August 07, 2009 - 08:22:20 PM »
    Fantastic, but here's some news for you. As I type this you are actually dreaming right now about building it.  The dream goes on, but grab hold and ride it through. 
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    Offline LAA66

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    Re: Dreaming is over
    « Reply #8 on: August 07, 2009 - 11:41:14 PM »
     That's going to be a fun project.  :cooldancing:  Keep us posted please.
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    Offline Belgium Cuda

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    Re: Dreaming is over
    « Reply #9 on: August 08, 2009 - 04:07:45 PM »
    Quote from: loco340cuda on August 07, 2009 - 07:26:48 PM
    I'm assuming that since your hemi is in parts is was cheaper that way.  How much did you save by buying all the parts as opposed to having it built at somewhere like FBO?

    I only have the block, assembled heads, crank and the rockersystem. I guess I will end up with 10-11K
    in parts excluding shipping and customs. Then machinework has to be done aswell.
    Compare that to a crateengine for 14K or a complete tested and dynorunned FHO engine for 19K.
    I choosed to buy it in parts to spread the cost, not to gain cost.
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    Offline loco340cuda

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    Re: Dreaming is over
    « Reply #10 on: August 09, 2009 - 10:37:21 AM »
    Quote from: Belgium Cuda on August 08, 2009 - 04:07:45 PM
    I only have the block, assembled heads, crank and the rockersystem. I guess I will end up with 10-11K
    in parts excluding shipping and customs. Then machinework has to be done aswell.
    Compare that to a crateengine for 14K or a complete tested and dynorunned FHO engine for 19K.
    I choosed to buy it in parts to spread the cost, not to gain cost.

    Got it, thanks!   :thumbsup:
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    Offline Belgium Cuda

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    Re: Dreaming is over
    « Reply #11 on: August 23, 2009 - 04:48:46 PM »
    Have to do a wedding with the chally for a friend 09/09/09 but after that the car goes into pieces.
    I'm planning on a mild enginebuild with a shakerhood, from manual drumbrakes to power disc, rally gauges
    and ofcourse upgrade of front and rear suspension. I will try to do as much bodywork myself in opposite
    to the chargerproject so it may take a little bit longer but luckely AMD excist to make life a little bit easier.
    Also having done the charger has learned me very much which I should be able to use in this project,
    can't wait to get started. :grinyes:

    Per
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    Offline Bluemonster71RT

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    Re: Dreaming is over
    « Reply #12 on: August 25, 2009 - 10:29:44 PM »
    I think building that motor is gonna be just gratifying whne it's done :thumbsup:
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    Offline e-tek

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    Re: Dreaming is over
    « Reply #13 on: August 25, 2009 - 11:08:58 PM »
    You'll never be as happy and satisfied as when you get that thing together and run it up  :woohoo:- well, almost never.... :roflsmiley:
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    Offline Belgium Cuda

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    Re: Dreaming is over
    « Reply #14 on: October 01, 2009 - 02:06:19 PM »
    Today I will count as the official startingdate for my dreamproject since I began the disassembly. :grinyes:
    I have some issues with the front since the car had an accident in the past which require an check for
    framestraightness, I have a thread about that in the bodysection. the plans are to get the powertrain
    out this weekend together with the interior and top.

    Per
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