Buying '78 Lil Red Express Truck

[gsbrockman]

can't I just run some Shine through it... Gregg, help me out here,,, I know that clear KY mouthwash will boost octane, remove paint, kill bad breath (and other thangs).

I’ll keep you in the loop on my next Dirt Run.......of course, it might require you to rendezvous with me in the Cypress area.

 

[gsbrockman]

I'm going to report you!

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[Wayne M.]

Geez I lost ALL respect for DiNero.

In MoPar speak the 3rd gen Hemi (any built after 2003) is a 3G Hemi. It actually has the same bell housing as a 360 and mount kits and carburetor/ spark/ exhaust solutions are plentiful, but this here is a REAL LRE! It’s gotta have a LA MoPar under there. Since Ron won’t PM me, I’ll say it here. You can build a 416 stroker out of a SBM and itll look exactly like that 360 right there.
This ought to get ya going for less than half the price of a hellkitty mill.

 

[Wiredawg]

I’ll keep you in the loop on my next Dirt Run.......of course, it might require you to rendezvous with me in the Cypress area.

I'll bet we can find a cafe that makes great chick fried steak mashed taters and gravy, green beans with bacon and onions, and sweet tea. Let me know when. My treat

 

[TFucili]

No okra?

 

[gsbrockman]

I'll bet we can find a cafe that makes great chick fried steak mashed taters and gravy, green beans with bacon and onions, and sweet tea. Let me know when. My treat

As long as there’s PLENTY of gravy, you know......that other food group.

 

[HPSimpson]

Ron, Have you returned to the place dropped off Red express truck, or ?

 

[Wiredawg]

Ron, Have you returned to the place dropped off Red express truck, or ?

I did go back and owner said it should be ready next week if parts arrive ok. He wanted to drive it, but had heeded my instructions to take good care of it... had local rain shower and he didn't to take it out. I'm good with that.

I wished I could do this myself, not rocket science, just starting change to limit or stop back stressing activities.

I'll post updates when I get more info.

Cheers, Ron

 

[HPSimpson]

Ron, Do you have any updates on Red Express Truck?

 

[Wiredawg]

yeah, thir,

Blown head gasket confirmed... removed heads and sent to machine shop for inspection and rework.

Cheers, Ron

 

[Wayne M.]

Ok then. Tell em to whack off plenty. That poor 360 needs as much squeeze it can get!

 

[HPSimpson]

Considering the head your think of doing valve job since the head is off would be great idea don't you agree, Ron.

 

[Wiredawg]

I'm not sure im ahead of you but we're on the same page.

 

[Wayne M.]

Once upon a time, I got my mitts on a warranty 318 short block, and was going through it for a friend. He had a set of heads. The intention was to heat it up a bit, so I took some measurements and the piston was so far in the hole/ deck so tall, that with “J” heads like yours, Ron, it would have had 7.2:1 compression. We adjusted accordingly and wound up with just a bit over 9. Combined with a nice cam and headers, it was a happy engine!

 

[DavidC]

When I rebuilt my 340 I used TRW 11:1 forged along with a Racer Brown 520 lift solid cam. All of that and a lot more with nitrous made for one heck of a ride, mostly sideways

 

[Wiredawg]

Well,

I have MANY trying to draw Ron Skywalker to the darkside... one friend wants me to lose the carb and go TBI.... With all I've done, I want to keep it stock... it has plenty of scoot and I think part of the premium price I paid was for this completely original, cept'n paint and new wood and stacks.

But thanks all for the thoughts... I'm being a good Jedei.

Cheers, Ron

 

[Wayne M.]

Ron, please do keep it stock on the outside, it should be so, but these engines really- REALLY- respond well to old school hot rod blueprinting and tuning. I’m sure us old school MoPar dudes can remember!

 

[Wayne M.]

Well, here’s a fun video I found pitting a stock appearing
340 Dart vs. a similarly prepped 389 Goat. Just imagine if the Dart had some sticky mickeys!
Point is that the 340 was stock on the outside.

 

[DavidC]

The little 340 that could, beating out the gas,tires and oil. That bore and stroke on the 340 was the ticket.

 

[HPSimpson]

Ron, Stick to your plan don't get draw-en to dream land ideas, you drove as stock was plenty fast and considering is not daily driven!