63 Belvedere 426 A,B or possible Super Stock.
 

The car show seen was getting old and so I started this build to feed my addiction for the need for speed. The virus has tempered my enthusiasm but one could say I'm in it to win it. Not an avid contributor on class racer but I will update periodically with pictures.

Re: 63 Belvedere 426 A,B or possible Super Stock.
 

I drove a 1963 Plymouth Belvedere two door hard top in college so I have a real soft spot for them, Please provide plenty of photos.

Thanks!

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Somebody's building a race car! YAAAAAAAA!!

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I have a set of Aluminum fenders for a 1963 Plymouth for sale. Call Wes Leopold Four12-370-9371

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More pics coming. Not much to add. Motor is a combination of John Shaul, Steve Wann, Don Little and Motech Performance. Strange Engineering Shocks, spool, and axles, complete Caltrac suspension,Performance welding headers, Protrans. and Wilwood brakes. All of the above are on the car. Next step in the build is to finish pluming brakes, and fuel system. When it it’s all said and done, I will always remember the first words out of my wife’s mouth when I brought the car home, “I thought you were finished with cars”. I don’t remember saying that.

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The world needs more Max Wedges and Hemi’s!

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You’ve got the right people involved, that’s for sure. You bought the engine from Steve? I’ve seen it up close. You’ll be all right!

Re: 63 Belvedere 426 A,B or possible Super Stock.
 

Almost. Sold a set of number correct 63 heads off the car when it was a street car at spring fling and contacted John for a replacement set and one thing led to another. Steve picked up motor and heads at Indy and brought them to Socal where Don did the heads and Steve did the final assembly. Ken Etter is helping with the final assembly. You may have seen the motor at Steves place however it has been some time since he finished it.

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Sounds like you are off to a good start!

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Just finished installing modified 8.75 with Strange axels Wilwood’s Ceramic bearings and full Caltrac system and Competition Engineering wheelie bars. Brake pressure switch and gauge installed and battery trays, fuel cell and weight box mock-up. More to come...

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With the folks working on you project.............
It should really FLY!

I had a 63 Spt Fury in High School.
383 Golden Commando 2 x 4 Brls.

Several 64 Belv. Max Wedges A/SA cars over the years.

Sold my 63 Dodge 330 SS/FA Max Wedge a couple years ago.

Re: 63 Belvedere 426 A,B or possible Super Stock.
 

Wedge 'em out!

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The finish line is in site. Radiator, wheels tires and finish interior and it will be the fastest garage toy in the neighborhood.

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It's looking great and with some of the best help in racing it will be a player. How far is it from the rear bumper to the weight box? Hope it's out this year.

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Almost there.

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Beautiful car, can hardly wait to hear the results of all the hard work.

Re: 63 Belvedere 426 A,B or possible Super Stock.
 

Looks great...love it! Anxious for you to get her out!

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You asked, I'm posting. Click on the following link to hear the rumble.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZTpdpxGH1s

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Test and Tune Covid Style.




https://youtu.be/4M7Vo4oe4n8

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At Mission BC around 2005 I was running my bracket car and Dave Wren rolled out of his moss covered trailer an old 63 with a “thrown together” Max Wedge. Best sounding engine I’ve ever heard and to this day I seek out those cars to hear them run. Thanks for giving us a taste to hold us over a bit.

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Thanks for the kind words. It's been great to cross the finish line. Will post next year from track side in February from Tucson. Everyone stay safe.

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Nothing sounds like a Max Wedge, especially Mr. 413.

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That ‘62 car is stupid ridiculous!

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I agree Frank. Being in division 7 I see his cars a lot. Steve has been very helpful with our build. What's unique is this car is all original except for race parts that were added. Paint, chrome and stainless and interior parts are original. Thank's for your interest. I have followed your post and others for a long time.

Re: 63 Belvedere 426 A,B or possible Super Stock.
 

They have a unique sound for sure especially when backing up.

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Awesome, for sure!

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Strange thing is I had a closed chamber W2 motor with a long rod and the 355 NASCAR pistons, small roller and it made that sound idling around the pits and staging lanes. Never failed to raise the heads of all that heard it. Tried to replicate it with another motor but no luck.

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Test and Tune in Bakersfield 2/20/21

https://youtu.be/bBnu6eSNogk

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Mission accomplished. Made it back in one piece for another day. Car went 10.318@127.07 off the trailer. Second pass 10.274@ 126.82 at B weight See you in Vegas!

Re: 63 Belvedere 426 A,B or possible Super Stock.
 

Great news!

What is your number so I can cheer you on from afar?