Thread: 1929 Dodge Blown Gas Coupe

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Thanks for the reply Mark and I had hoped you hadn't taken offense at my southern approach to the lack of brakes on the front of your car. I too am a fan of fifties dash panels fitted into earlier bodies and you have not only chosen well but the execution of it is outstanding. I certainly will be looking forward to following along on your awesome build. I had seen a Model A Tudor body altered to have flush fitting doors and it wasn't a 5 minute job either but turned out really nice for the trouble.

Thanks Whiplash! no offense taken. I appreciate the kinds words! its motivating for sure....

Thanks Keith!

Thank you sir!

Originally Posted by cffisher

like the roof

How'd you get 468 cubes out of a 392?????????

with an original Reath stroker crank, Ill have to get specs as Im not the builder

Originally Posted by jerry clayton

How'd you get 468 cubes out of a 392?????????

I think he said it was 4.060 x 4.525 =468

I think you've got a wrong number somewhere-----maybe a 4.060 x 4.250???? I never saw a 4.525 crank for a 92 and don't ever remember hearing that number-------but I did stay at a Holiday Inn once-------------

For the older 392's the stroker cranks that seem to be common are 4.156 (.250"), 4.281 (.375"), and 4.406 (.500"). A 4.525" stroke would equate to a 0.619" stroke increase which would be very strange. Maybe the block was sleeved and bored bigger than your 4.060"?

Very cool build, regardless! Glad you're posting.

Can you do a pic of the side of your oil pan?????????

I could be wrong on the numbers, engine is supposed to arrive this month, will post more pics and info soon

I called my builder, it is a Reath Billet 5/8 stroker crank, block was sonic tested and bored 60, he is calling it a 468, I did my own research to check those numbers and it actually is just a tick over 468 some calling it 469. Either way, it will be way more than I need, will post pics when I get them

will you have pics of the oil pan and bottom of cylinders/pan rail clearance???????????I always ran the stock stroke (3.906) crank because of clearance issues altho lots of guys did off set grind the throw to 4.000 stroke---took a little weld on the outside but was doable---------still haddecent rod angle and counter weight/piston skirt clearance---

Good questions Jerry, Ill get pics soon hopefully, better yet I hope to get the engine back soon! Quite frankly, I would be happy with a stock 392, but the builder had the short block out of someones race car, don't know who, hopefully its not a filled block. He knows it will be more a street car so Im sure he wouldn't give me a filled block, but you have valid points on clearance issues, I will look into that...Thanks Jerry

Originally Posted by jerry clayton

will you have pics of the oil pan and bottom of cylinders/pan rail clearance???????????I always ran the stock stroke (3.906) crank because of clearance issues altho lots of guys did off set grind the throw to 4.000 stroke---took a little weld on the outside but was doable---------still haddecent rod angle and counter weight/piston skirt clearance---

Killer ride, I also flushed my doors, lots of work there, was on a model a . Dig the front wheels, same kind in the near future I want. I reallly like the dodge coupe body.