350 and 305 timing markers

 Well, since my last post I've had the car running. Well for about 30 seconds, but it was still running. After that I didn't start it till the following day. Right after work I rushed home excited to fire it up again. when I began to turn it over it surprised me and all my neighbor's by back firing through the exhaust. Normally the only thing I would worry about is blowing out the baffles in the Flowmasters, but I live in a peaceful town house complex. Needless to say its scared my neighbor's as much as it did me. I guess it wasn't fun enough the first time, "BANG!" there it goes for a second time. With all the neighborhood looking in my garage and relived it wasn't a shot gun going off I decided to call it a night. I've spent the last week watching YouTube videos trying to find out what went wrong. Set backs like this can be so discouraging and make it hard to go back to working on it.

 I have tried 3 times resetting the distributor and was unsuccessful in Lining up the timing mark with the scale. Every time the motor was at TDC the timing mark was at 12' o'clock. Tonight I found some clarity. After searching a few forums I found a heading "Cant line up the timing mark with the scale. This wright up made me feel a lot better for two reasons. 1- I wasn't the only one to not do enough home work on small block Chevys. 2- there wasn't something wrong with  my motor. As it turn out normal timing mark for a 80's SCB is 12 o'clock. and have there timing scale at the top of the cover. the chrome cover I purchased for the motor is for a 350 so the timing marks are to the right of the cover ( when facing the motor). The 305 should in theory be ready to fire now. I'm still a little nervous to try it do to NOT pissing my neighbors off. Tomorrow ill put in the ear plugs and give it another try.

1950 Dodge Coronet Parts For Sale

Ok, as I get closer to the finishing of the Coronet I'm getting more and more parts I wont be using. So here's a few things I'm looking to sell. I have a full set if gauges, a fantastic radio that works. I also have a full 6 volt fuse and bulb package for a 1950 Coronet. All the dash chrome and a few odds and ends. I'm open to offers on these parts and don't want them to go to waist. Send me a email or a message if there's something I have your after.

Almost there!

         Well it all seem to be falling into place. I've finally crossed off most of my to do list to get the car running. Tonight I hooked up the Battery and for the first time in 6 years she opened her eyes. This was a great moment for me. I know starting the car would be the highlight but this was a great moment also. This week I will be doing the last of the wiring from the harness to the dash and it should be running by the weekend. The last month I've thrown a lot of money at her and want to thank the wife for her support. Not only does this put a drain on our account but it also leaves the wife alone for the many hours while I'm lost in the car. When the Coronet is cruising down the road all the lonely days and nights will pay off.
 
          I've been taking a lot of pics and videos as the build progresses. You can find 2 of my videos on you tube @ http://youtu.be/lYYSqS8vEV4 and http://youtu.be/JccKp5tlNiM. I'm going to make a video of the car this weekend with some more progress and hopefully the first start up.