Newbie with a '67 Newport 'Vert/ Cummins Project

[LeftCoastErik]

Hey there, my name is Erik and I own Left Coast Diesel in Concord, CA. I have been hot rodding stuff my whole life, but never have I jumped into something so nutty as this car. My other rides include a 12-second, 670hp Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel, a 1995 BMW with an LS2 shoved into it for Autocross competition, and an '87 BMW 535is, that I am selling to help further my new project.
I wanted a land yacht that could run 12's and get 30mpg, so I picked up a solid 1967 Chrysler Newport Convertible. This way I could keep in in the general Mopar family.
I put up a blog if you want to check it out: http://rattlerod.blogspot.com
In the 3 weeks I have had it, we managed to strip it down, convert it to front-steer/rack and pinion, cut the firewall and get the motor/transmission in there, build motor mounts, customize a radiator and get the floor pans all done. I found a set of 69 300 disc brakes, and a badass set of Vintage Wheel Works wheels from a fellow HAMB'r.
This seems like a cool place with lots of great info, so I am looking forward to getting you know you folks

[29AV8]

Welcome to the H.A.M.B. from Anderson In. 12 second 670 hp Ram
that thing must weigh 7000 lbs

[choppwatchagot]

welcome

[LeftCoastErik]

Thanks guys. I know this ride is a little newer than most here, but its different and definitely a jalopy.
The Dodge is 6400# (2wd, quad cab). Best is 12.71 at 115 with a 2.1 60' time...can't hook it up. 676hp on fuel and 831 with a little spray bar. Gets 20mpg to and from work, too. I do love diesels!

[rockguy92]

Welcome from O-HI-O
The Rock

[LeftCoastErik]

Got a ton more done this past week. Fab is out of the way. Engine is almost ready to go back in. Figured out how I am going to deal with the dash. We are rolling.

[rustyhood]

Welcome from Louisville Ky

[LeftCoastErik]

Finished the fab work this weekend, got the top working right, figured out the 9in. rear and got the windshield frame cleaned up. Toying with the idea of doing a mild chop..since I'm there...

[66Newport]

Welcome from Texas, and an owner of a '66 Newport

[hotskins]

got to love those c-bodies, can't wait to see the finnished product.

[LIFESTYLZ]

I know this ride is a little newer than most here

Would have to the "Newest" car on the site..
Not really a HAMB friendly car at all. :rolleyes:










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[smiffy6four]

Mopars and diesels are cool, but it's too new for this forum.....

[Lucky3]

Hey Newbie !
Welcome.......please post your build notes over on the main board as this is for your introduction. Not being a hard a$$ just trying to make you aware of how this thing works.

Glad to have the young guys aboard !!

[LeftCoastErik]

Would have to the "Newest" car on the site..
Not really a HAMB friendly car at all. :rolleyes:










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Sorry I'm not cool enough for you guys. A 43-year old car ain't exactly new. I like the HAMB because people are doing oddball projects and tend to be more creative than most. Since I am not lowriding my car or resto-modding it, this seemed like the place. Kind of the Island of Misfit Car Guys.