68 Ram Rod
#44
I'd have to look at the "700" pad to get the exact number. Cool stuff I think.
#45
x2 on the 700 number blocks for the teams and dealerships. When I got my '69 it, too had a. "700" replacement as the car was retailed with the Duffy's race engine (built the original engine). The car was sold with a "limited warranty" and let's just say street use isn't kind to race engines. I kept that engine on a stand and built another '69 engine for my racing.
I'd have to look at the "700" pad to get the exact number. Cool stuff I think.
I'd have to look at the "700" pad to get the exact number. Cool stuff I think.
your car sounds nasty Dave, what are you running for ET's ?
ty Dean
#46
Hard to say as I've had clutch issues. I'm in theifst of some major drive line changes. Out will be the ' 69 vintage blowproof and Muncie/Hurdt shifter. With that combo. I had a Centrrforce DFX clutch and it never was up to my expectations. I had their tech line on speed dial and even they were mystified. Turns out it was toast after less than 15 passes---I don't think it was ever fully engaged or disengaged! The car would leave hard and die and wouldn't shift, wouldn't ET and wouldn't MPH.
So.....,in are going a QuickTime blowproof, a McLeod SoftLok clutch with aluminum flywheel and adjustable pressure plate, and a Jerico R4 with Long shifter. I'm also updating the entire fuel delivery system. We are shooting for some "easy" 12.00. The car doesn't have a roll bar and I don't intend to install one (mandatory at 11.49)
So.....,in are going a QuickTime blowproof, a McLeod SoftLok clutch with aluminum flywheel and adjustable pressure plate, and a Jerico R4 with Long shifter. I'm also updating the entire fuel delivery system. We are shooting for some "easy" 12.00. The car doesn't have a roll bar and I don't intend to install one (mandatory at 11.49)
#47
Hard to say as I've had clutch issues. I'm in theifst of some major drive line changes. Out will be the ' 69 vintage blowproof and Muncie/Hurdt shifter. With that combo. I had a Centrrforce DFX clutch and it never was up to my expectations. I had their tech line on speed dial and even they were mystified. Turns out it was toast after less than 15 passes---I don't think it was ever fully engaged or disengaged! The car would leave hard and die and wouldn't shift, wouldn't ET and wouldn't MPH.
So.....,in are going a QuickTime blowproof, a McLeod SoftLok clutch with aluminum flywheel and adjustable pressure plate, and a Jerico R4 with Long shifter. I'm also updating the entire fuel delivery system. We are shooting for some "easy" 12.00. The car doesn't have a roll bar and I don't intend to install one (mandatory at 11.49)
So.....,in are going a QuickTime blowproof, a McLeod SoftLok clutch with aluminum flywheel and adjustable pressure plate, and a Jerico R4 with Long shifter. I'm also updating the entire fuel delivery system. We are shooting for some "easy" 12.00. The car doesn't have a roll bar and I don't intend to install one (mandatory at 11.49)
when you say 69 vintage blowproof what does that exactly mean ?
truly interesting
#51
no never did but thinking as I should keep the Ram Rod
no not yet he still has the 70 w-30 convert,71 w-30, 72 x code, 69 w-31, couple 3 speed converts, 70 w-31.
But none are running not like the old days Bruce
no not yet he still has the 70 w-30 convert,71 w-30, 72 x code, 69 w-31, couple 3 speed converts, 70 w-31.
But none are running not like the old days Bruce
#60
But did tell him if and when he sells want first crack hopefully in a distant future I will be better suited for it.
#64
I wasn't sure how to respond. It's like finding out your friend is getting divorced. Should you say congrats, I'm sorry or both ? Think of it as leaving an older Pamela Anderson (the RamRod) for a future Kate Upton (next purchase).
I'm sure you did what was right, all things considered. You had the opportunity to own & drive an awesome W machine that many of us never had. I'm sure another bad *** Olds will be in your garage by Spring.
I'm sure you did what was right, all things considered. You had the opportunity to own & drive an awesome W machine that many of us never had. I'm sure another bad *** Olds will be in your garage by Spring.
#66
I wasn't sure how to respond. It's like finding out your friend is getting divorced. Should you say congrats, I'm sorry or both ? Think of it as leaving an older Pamela Anderson (the RamRod) for a future Kate Upton (next purchase).
I'm sure you did what was right, all things considered. You had the opportunity to own & drive an awesome W machine that many of us never had. I'm sure another bad *** Olds will be in your garage by Spring.
I'm sure you did what was right, all things considered. You had the opportunity to own & drive an awesome W machine that many of us never had. I'm sure another bad *** Olds will be in your garage by Spring.
lol love the analogy of Anderson and Upton
true I do honestly feel lucky to have driven one
#74
So Stefano, what are the plans..........full tilt-body off? Sure sounds like a candidate for a restoration and possible give-away at MCACN!?! Or maybe a nostalgia race car?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Inquiring minds want to know.
#76
definite at mcacn show
that would be neat race car
#80
Yea, what Joe said. PLEASE do tell us all about your '69. And Stefano, what are your plans for the '68. I wish I'd have known about that '68 earlier, I could've been a player on that one. I can see that car done; Black and Red is one good-looking combination. I know this sounds weird and may surprise some of you, but I actually like '68s better than '69s, and I own a '69!