1964 Savoy Aluminum SS build
 

I have started my build of my original 1964 Plymouth Savoy Aluminum car, I will be doing all the build myself with help from My wife, kids and some close friends. This should be a fun journey as my target is to race it next year as me and both my Max Wedges will be 50 years old. I have started by repairing some of the body modifications done to run it as a 4 speed and fender well headers. So far the Trans tunnel is repaired as well as the inner fenders and I am about 40% done fabricating the cage.

I have tried to attach some photos I am not sure if the will work.

Darcy Clarke
6254
A/SA SS/JA

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But Darcy. I've heard a rumor that you had a weak moment a switched to the dark side with a recent purchase!

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Hey Bob

Things a Dad will do for his kids!! I told Carla and the kids I would get some ribbing. It should make a great car for the girls. We are going to try and make it to the divisionals hopefully see you and Charlene there.

Darcy Clarke
6254
A/SA SS/JA

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Looking forward to seeing you guys.

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Hey Darcy, wasn't your red one originally a 4 speed ?
Have you any pictures ?... I'd love to see the project !

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Hey Aubrey

No my red one was an auto. I tried to post photos but I am doing something wrong I will get it figured out.

Darcy Clarke
6254
A/SA SS/JA

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These are some photos of the the car as i got it, not race ready. It has a steel nose and I was lucky enough to locate the Aluminum components that were missing.

Darcy Clarke
6254
A/SA SS/JA

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I hear you Mark unfortunately I am sure I wouldn't pass tech with the inner fenders cut out that much, as well some of the cutting was a little rough.

Darcy Clarke
6254
A/SA SS/JA

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what engine will you be running? Love those '64 Savoys!

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I will be running the High Compression Max Wedge. I think should be a good challenge.

Darcy Clarke
6254
A/SA SS/SA

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you think !

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http://classracer.com/classforum/att...4&d=1375924257
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Re: 1964 Savoy Aluminum SS build
 

Darcy you have a pm

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darcy you running stock or super stock

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Hi Ron

I will be running SuperStock with this car and I run Stock with my other one.

Darcy Clarke
6265
A/SA SS/JA

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Glad to see we'll have another MW SS car to root for!

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Darcy are you going to try to use a sheet metal manifold

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Hi Ron

I am going to try various I takes and do as much testing as possible.

Darcy Clarke
6254
A/SA SS/JA

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Darcy its now the end of february hows the build going. has the sub zero temps hampered any. :)

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Hi Ron

I have completed the cage and backhalf And the cage is now certified. I have the new Headers from Mark at Performance Welding, one of the few items that I won't be building myself and boy do they look awesome! I have my new pistons, rods, crank and I am starting to machine the block as we speak.

It has been real cold near -40 for about a week so being in the shop working on the car in my spare time has been awesome.

How have you been making out with your Wedge?

Darcy Clarke
6254
A/SA, SS/JA

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Well found # 5 cylinder to be scored , so have eng apart . Also figured cam with a 112 degree lobe seperation wont work. So just pushing ahead.
P.s. Looking for a 50 mm cam for a b or rb mopar engine:(

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Cool project.. I am with Bob on this one though lets see it with all three of the pedals and the Long shifter...Super cool

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Hey Caleb

Thanks it's been a fun project. I think I will stay with the auto I have a hard enough driving that.

Darcy Clarke
6254
A/SA SS/JA

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Darcy, Keep the pictures coming, this car is on my list of fun cars to drive, drove Steins 64 for a couple of years before building my vette.

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Darcy, How about an up date and some pictures ! Looking forward to seeing this car. bp

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Hi Bob

I have been working at machining the engine as well as fabricating the intake. This has taken a ton of time, the engine is ready to assemble and I have to Finnish the intake then it Dyno time. The engine has been a real challenge due to It being a Max Wedge. Right now I am waiting to move forward with the body until I get more time (work is getting in the way of fun). I have photos but haven't had the time to resize them to post.

Darcy Clarke
6254 A/SA SS/JA

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http://classracer.com/classforum/att...2&d=1394209847

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My friend has a Aluminum hood for a 64, if your interested.

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Hi Bob how.much for.the hood?