66 slammed hearse

[joe231]

wow that looks very cool!!
i say 348, and you can send me the 454

[Captainfab]

That 348 would be cool and all but the 454 might be a better choice in many ways. Of course I am a little partial to 454's....

[soba_03]

KD,

Hearse look Excellent nice job... as for the motor... I would vote for the 348 however 454 might be a bit more practical. nothing on that thing is what one would expect. So I say 348.. keep the "WTF" that you have going with the whole thing going...LOL

Looks great... congrats.

[kdrodworks316]

First, thanks to Jared for posting the pics, Second, thanks for all of the compliments, it means alot. Now, I cant decide what engine to build, the 454 is alot more practical, but everyone has one, Now the 348 on the other and is a runner and will look great under that hood. So maybe we should ask for a poll and I will let the board decide what ol' KD does next. So to any of the mods who find themselves reading this, how 'bout it? hook me up with a poll? 454 vs 348 in the hearse build? You decide.

[jonzcustomshop]

hey kd: how about going cathedral style on it?
As for the poll: I vote you bring the 348 to me , I will take care of that boat anchor for you!

[project 67 sub]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

hey kd: how about going cathedral style on it?
As for the poll: I vote you bring the 348 to me , I will take care of that boat anchor for you!

holy crap.............. that thing is bad, what year and kind of car is it?

[kdrodworks316]

That is a late 30's early 40's chevy, known as a carved side. The whole tail is carved hardwood and they are very rare. As for the 348, you dont really need a boat anchor, do ya? lol thanks for the cool pics Jon, keep em coming!

[jonzcustomshop]

here are a few more for you...
I guess he dragged it out of a garage in mexico city.

now I figure that 348 will save me from having to buy dropped spindles for my 65, and then I might be able to get out of peoples way!... or at least my own

[scotts62]

Thats cool, definatly different

[project 67 sub]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

here are a few more for you...
I guess he dragged it out of a garage in mexico city.

now I figure that 348 will save me from having to buy dropped spindles for my 65, and then I might be able to get out of peoples way!... or at least my own

now just throw some 20's and air bags on that and drive the hell out of it

[kdrodworks316]

ok, the new problem is I cant keep a battery charged, I have ruled out the battery, Because it dies when you unhook the battery, so I am thinking the alternator. Anyone got a schematic for the proper wiring of a 3 wire alt?
Now on to the 348, since I last posted I have acquired a tri power intake and carbs, so I think the clear choice is to use the 454, just kidding. I am going to clean up the 348 and do some tests, maybe rebuild it if it needs it and throw it under the hood. Jared run the numbers and we found it came in a '60 model chevy passenger car, has the better heads and cooling system and is rated at 315hp.
I have also acquired a new project truck, and I do mean TRUCK! I scooped up a 1948 white wa22 big truck that I am going to give the rat rod treatment to, slam to the running boards, move the giant front axle out in front of the grille, clip and z the rear so the massive 2 speed rearend is right behind the cab. Its a runner with a 368 cid flathead straight 6 that makes 258 lbs of torque and an amazing 36 hp, yes 36 hp. heres some pics of what I'm talking about, and feel free to photoshop.

[protrash64]

Post up some pics of that 348 when you get going on it. Ive always been interested but have never messed with one. A guy drives down to the Valley for car shows in a 60 Impala from Prescott and has a 3-carb 348. Its also a convertible and is really cool. I think this set-up would be perfect for your truck.

[jonzcustomshop]

here's a quickie...

[kdrodworks316]

jonz got the right idea, thanks man. I will get pics as soon as I get started on the 348.

[soba_03]

http://www.painlessperformance.com/f...topic.php?t=11

http://www.chevelles.com/techref/tecref14.html

KD Look here see if it helps your wiring needs..

[sweet70beast]

Hey Derric this will make you drool.
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[kdrodworks316]

that should make everyone on the board drool! where is this place, i'm moving there.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by kdrodworks316

that should make everyone on the board drool! where is this place, i'm moving there.

I'm drolling. I don't think there is a smiley for drolling.

[sweet70beast]

Terrytown assembly plant 1959.
If I could I would move back then er, there too.

[sweet70beast]

How about some brand new zero mile 283s?
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[sweet70beast]

Or some brand new zero mile 59s. Notice what looks to be a panel 2 rows over.
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[jonzcustomshop]

the thing I found most interesting,was the orange painted exhaust manifolds.

[sweet70beast]

That suprised me too. From now on when someone says their vehicle is factory correct and the manifolds arn't painted we can say

[kdrodworks316]

Hello everyone, have been away from the board for awhile, but I just want everyone to know that ol'kd is still kickin. Life has been kinda kickin my a** for the last couple months and there i no updates on the hearse. My ex-wife is trying to get her filthy, money grubbing hand on it, and I am no going to let that happen. I will chop it into lil pieces before I let her get it. Stay tuned and I will try to keep ya'all updated

[4dranch]

Originally Posted by kdrodworks316

Hello everyone, have been away from the board for awhile, but I just want everyone to know that ol'kd is still kickin. Life has been kinda kickin my a** for the last couple months and there i no updates on the hearse. My ex-wife is trying to get her filthy, money grubbing hand on it, and I am no going to let that happen. I will chop it into lil pieces before I let her get it. Stay tuned and I will try to keep ya'all updated

I got a spot in Tn. you can hide KD from the lawyers.