My 49 Dodge Custom build thread

Here is My wife and myself's build thread

49 Dodge Custom (Cdn built Coronet)

So far the project has been all about trying to get rust repair done and paint before winter sets in. The engine and electrical are coming up next.

 

...so, the sig line says "v-12"...what is the plan?

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Really a V-12? Sounds cool!

 

Looking good so far, keep up the good work!

 

yeah i picked up a jag v12 with trans for 50 bucks. I just have to machine the stock EFI intakes to accept either 4 1 bbls carbs or 2 2 bbl carbs.

 

..just saw the link to your older thread...The Jag v-12 is awesome. Please take lots of pics.

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wow that will be interesting

 

here are some more pics from this weekend we picked up the v12 and got the car turned around.

 

I think the next step for us is getting this V12 in there from taking some measurements today the most serious problem i am looking at is routing the exhaust . The v12 is 34 " long which means the rad will be relocated. I am really hoping that i will not have to run fenderwell exit exhaust.

 

Very sweet, I recently sold 2 49 Dodge 4dr Coronets. I also love those Jag V12s.

If you are not going to run a/c you can relo the alternator to the top of the vee. Even if you run a/c you can tuck a small Sanden compressor down where the alternator is supposed to be, run the alt in the vee, and that will clean up the engine bay considerably.

You can also dump the idler pulley junk and simply run an electric fan in front of the stock 49 radiator, which will cool that 12 no problem. There are options for simplifying the coolant flow, so check the Jag forums for options.

In the USA the oil cooler only kicked in when the motor was cold - I kid you not - so you can deep six it or plumb it in correctly; again, check the Jag forums.

When you run your exhausts do not use a crossover. That's V8 stuff - not needed on a 12. Use Ferrari mufflers and resonators - circa 60's vintage - for a sweet sound.

 

oh yes even though the case is different, inside that tranny is a TH400. You can add shift kits, etc.

 

im liking this thread!
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got our new kwik wire 8 fuse panel and harness today. this kit look killer very easy to install should be done by next weekend.

 

I would drill out the firewall and pull the heal plate then adjust to space needed. the trans cross member will need clipped. I moved my firewall back 5 inchs and know body picked it out.

 

Let me know how the harness install goes...they provide a great kit.

 

my buddy installed a 20 cct kit in his 47 dodge coupe said it went in a couple hours

 

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This thread is getting better by the day. Can't wait to see how this v12 will fit. Keep up the great work!

 

you're making good progress! keep it up

 

thanks to all for the compliments

 

started on the wiring today so far the hurdle has been mounting the fuse box. each wire is labelled so i think even an monkey with an electronics degree like mine can install it.

 

pics of the wiring

 

got the taillights wired in today it was an ordeal trying to find the correct bulbs to fit the sockets. i will post some pics tomorrow

 

Cool build, makes me mis my old 49 Dodge 4 door.

 

Yes, the stock sockets have different (no) offset pins. How did you handle it?

 

1178 is the bulb number it took a lil while at the parts store and then we gutted some cheap trailer lights and i rewired the old sockets.

 

nice nice I like

 

Did you rewire the rear lights stock??? Outer running and signal if so equiped, and trunk mount stop lights.

 

yup that's how i did it we opted for blue dots in the center.