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Started getting some of the wiring put together for the Plymouth, just the harness for the car is put in with the wires separated and going to the right place so far, trying to get these wires going where they belong before I start on the engine harness. Got the dash put together and just had to set it in place to see how things were going to look....

Oh yeah, using a Speedway Motors wiring harness on this one!!! They're very reasonably priced compared to the "big name" stuff and so far no complaints on the quality...Only thing it's really missing is a maxi-fuse for the main power feed buy my NAPA guy set me up with one. Here's a pic of the harness:

That dash looks incredible, Dave! Did you hand build that whole console?

Originally Posted by falconvan

That dash looks incredible, Dave! Did you hand build that whole console?

Made the console (needed room in this skinny cowl 30's car to hide some wiring), and made a lot of changes to the dash from it's stock configuration....The owner wanted the dash to be clean and simple...

Nice work Dave! Keep the pics coming.

Wow I am very envious of your progress. Are you using the 5 speed automatic behind the hemi ? Those dash insert is going to look nice all lit up. It looks like you may have the motor cover painted too. If you get a chance it would be nice to see some pics of your engine compartment.

Originally Posted by Mr Smith

Wow I am very envious of your progress. Are you using the 5 speed automatic behind the hemi ? Those dash insert is going to look nice all lit up. It looks like you may have the motor cover painted too. If you get a chance it would be nice to see some pics of your engine compartment.

Here's a side shot for you...

That is a nice way to dress up that motor. God knows the intakes on those things aren't exactly pretty.

Wow Dave that looks great. I like the fab work/metal dash console! It is nice and clean. The wiring looks daunting, but I'm sure it's easier than all that body work!

Originally Posted by Mr Smith

That is a nice way to dress up that motor. God knows the intakes on those things aren't exactly pretty.

One of the few engines I've worked on that looks better the more you cover it up!!!!! All the plug wires for the dual plug heads really clutter it up.

Originally Posted by stovens

Wow Dave that looks great. I like the fab work/metal dash console! It is nice and clean. The wiring looks daunting, but I'm sure it's easier than all that body work!

The wiring isn't too bad so far, but then I haven't got into the engine harness yet either!!!!!

Lookin real nice Dave..I like the dash/console...but you can keep the wiring...Thats one job I am more than happy to pay for..It takes me half a day to install a stereo ...and another half to hook up the speakers... Just let me do the body and paint,,,oh yeah,and the fiberglass work..

Dave that is one thing that the 2006 has over 2005 and earlier Hemis. They don't have the plug wires crossing back and fourth. With the different coil pack design they stopped making the aluminum valve covers though.

Originally Posted by Mr Smith

Dave that is one thing that the 2006 has over 2005 and earlier Hemis. They don't have the plug wires crossing back and fourth. With the different coil pack design they stopped making the aluminum valve covers though.

Yeah, wish that's what these were, both engines are '05's though... Oh well, maybe the next one will be an '06 (and a pair of the Arrington modded heads)!!!!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Yeah, wish that's what these were, both engines are '05's though... Oh well, maybe the next one will be an '06 (and a pair of the Arrington modded heads)!!!!

One can always dream.

Hey Dave it has been many years since I have painted anything. How much paint and clear is it going to take you to finish that 36?

What did you use for a gas tank for it?