69 R/T Hemi Coronet [Archive]

southrod

28-07-2009, 09:57 AM

Well time to let the cat out of the bag with this one this is the next car we are doing for the guy that owns the 57 chev, we are about 6 months into it, we started with a car that was originally a Hemi R/T,one of my collection, (I can here the purists screaming now) this monster will run complete XV motorsports suspension (which should be here by the end of this month) and weve ordered from Tom Nelson a Twin Turbo and injected 572 hemi, 1200 hp on 91 octane(our 94)
BMR 727 and gearvenders o/d,Moser track 60 dana.
these are the concept drawings that Ryan at stylemaster has done for us.
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AUSCAMARO

28-07-2009, 11:37 AM

Ohhhh Boi!!!

Can I come work for you??? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaseee???

It must suck having to build peoples dreams!

Mitch

TUFF68

28-07-2009, 11:47 AM

Well time to let the cat out of the bag with this one this is the next car we are doing for the guy that owns the 57 chev,
2 words come to mind here.....Envious & Jealousy :p

and weve ordered from Tom Nelson a Twin Turbo and injected 572 hemi, 1200 hp on 91 octane(our 94)
Sounds like the engine bay is going to be a real work of art :eek:

EAT-30T

28-07-2009, 03:14 PM

O M F G

cluxford

28-07-2009, 05:51 PM

southrod

28-07-2009, 06:43 PM

How do I clean drool of my keyboard ?

Seriously Shane, I gotta say you guys are quickly becoming Australia's top builder. If I knew about you when I started mine I would have it in your shop !!

PS - I like the full blue render, not a fan of the white roof, which way is the owner swinging ?

Thanks,kind words, a lot of people dont realise that SRC has been around for 21 yrs (this past easter) so its taken along time for us to get to were we are today(and some very good customers) .
Im likeing the same all blue theme but the customer likes the white roof,but theres along way to the paint stage so Ill argue my case then.
Shane.

USA-69Z

28-07-2009, 06:52 PM

I like the white roof , big rims, whitewalls , retro theme. kool as sh*t.
Nice vision shown there.
Must be nice when some one turns up with the money to back it all up

Gav

Nev68

28-07-2009, 09:26 PM

Looks the goods, but all your cars do.
I like the one without the white roof.

Want an old apprentice?

Nev

steevie d

28-07-2009, 11:51 PM

Looks good SRC. Any body mods planned ?

southrod

29-07-2009, 09:23 AM

Looks good SRC. Any body mods planned ?

A lot of subtle mods,pull the bumpers in,smooth them off, a lot of attention to fit and finish.Ill start posting some pics soon,we,ve reskun the whole body shell(this was a rusty car)new floors etc,we basically have to restore the body to original before we start the mods.
Shane.

67cammy

29-07-2009, 09:33 AM

18htan

29-07-2009, 11:04 AM

ordered from Tom Nelson a Twin Turbo and injected 572 hemi, 1200 hp

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Once again Shane...

Have you got room for my Belair!

southrod

29-07-2009, 12:04 PM

Cant wait for the pics on this one. Is this guy keeping the 57 as well as this. If I had a truck load of money I'd do the same thing. Imagine driving with 1200 horsepower under your foot! I like it all blue. Looks more solid. Unreal

Yeh hes keepin the 57 it will sit with the two gt 350 shelbys and the 500 kr shelby and gt 500 convert shelby and the 69 boss 429 that we have restored for him, truly a car guy and a good guy to boot

67cammy

29-07-2009, 12:35 PM

Ha ha that is amazing! And here's me struggling to find a few grand to get my little effort on the road. Good on him though. At least he's not wasting it. I love reading about these big dollar builds, it just blows me away. You do fantastic work. If I ever win lotto I'll give you a call :D

TUFF68

29-07-2009, 12:54 PM

Yeh hes keepin the 57 it will sit with the two gt 350 shelbys and the 500 kr shelby and gt 500 convert shelby and the 69 boss 429 that we have restored for him, truly a car guy and a good guy to boot
Nice collection, good to see he's spending his money wisely :)

southrod

02-08-2009, 10:23 AM

Not that exciting at the moment,but heres a few pics of the last couple months work
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southrod

02-08-2009, 10:26 AM

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southrod

02-08-2009, 10:28 AM

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southrod

02-08-2009, 10:33 AM

Sorry none of these are in order

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southrod

02-08-2009, 10:53 AM

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southrod

02-08-2009, 10:54 AM

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AUSCAMARO

02-08-2009, 10:57 AM

Not that exciting at the moment,but heres a few pics of the last couple months work

I don't know about that statement!!

There is something about a full bare metal look on a car that appeals to me!!

How neat and tidy is your workshop... That place is awesome!

Well done once again..

Mitch

rodent

02-08-2009, 11:09 AM

Nice :cool: I've got a soft spot for Dodges and Plymouth at moment.
A mate of mine who has a '68 R/T Charger was up yesterday trying to sway me from buying a Plymouth and getting a Coronet or Super Bee.

AUSCAMARO

02-08-2009, 11:17 AM

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Are they the plans for the BMW ute that you built on the wall??

Mitch

southrod

02-08-2009, 11:31 AM

Are they the plans for the BMW ute that you built on the wall??

Mitch
No they are for a 32 ford quarter panel, the pic of the ute is still pinned to it from when we were building the ute.

Russ

02-08-2009, 11:34 AM

Great pics, this thing is going to be awesome. Keep 'em coming.

A mate of mine who has a '68 R/T Charger was up yesterday trying to sway me from buying a Plymouth and getting a Coronet or Super Bee.

You should listen to your friend. He speaks wisdom! :D

rodent

02-08-2009, 12:16 PM

Great pics, this thing is going to be awesome. Keep 'em coming.

You should listen to your friend. He speaks wisdom! :D

That's cosmic.......his names Russ :eek: Must be a Dodge thing :p

tonner

02-08-2009, 12:38 PM

Like always, you guys rock. Your attention to detail is some of the best I have seen, If I ever get back home to Vic for a holiday, I would love the opportunity to have a look around you shop.

Greg

Russ

02-08-2009, 12:47 PM

That's cosmic.......his names Russ :eek: Must be a Dodge thing :p

:D The Gods are speaking. :cool:

rodent

02-08-2009, 02:11 PM

:D The Gods are speaking. :cool:

Cool, I'll let wife know :D

PS:Sorry for the edit Russ :( I clicked "edit" instead of reply.......Deeeeeer :)

plodge

05-08-2009, 02:14 AM

cant wait to see this finished, the concept drawing looks awesome.

I kinda like the white roof, gives it bit of an era specific look.

what size wheels are they?
I have been researching wheels etc for mine, man can you fit a lot of rolling stock under these b-bodies!!

EAT-30T

13-08-2009, 05:42 AM

oh lord..

southrod

25-10-2009, 10:28 AM

Amazing how they take on their "personality" once they hit the ground for the first time,this ones gunna be one bad boy.
should really fire along once I get back from sema.
Shane.
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southrod

25-10-2009, 10:30 AM

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southrod

25-10-2009, 10:31 AM

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southrod

25-10-2009, 10:33 AM

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AUSCAMARO

25-10-2009, 02:33 PM

How did you get the recess in the firewall Shane?? It looks really good.

Amazing how they take on their "personality" once they hit the ground for the first time,this ones gunna be one bad boy.

I like this comment... It's so true... And my Mrs rekons I'm nuts :D ;)

Nev68

25-10-2009, 02:54 PM

Lookin' tough already.
You do good work.
Can't wait to see the finished product and compare to your earlier renderings.

WILD68

25-10-2009, 03:13 PM

Awesome Shane, love the firewall.

southrod

25-10-2009, 03:43 PM

How did you get the recess in the firewall Shane?? It looks really good.

I like this comment... It's so true... And my Mrs rekons I'm nuts :D ;)

We fabbed up some sandwich bucks and hammer formed the recess in with a small blunt chisel (old school stuff)
Shane.
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roguerunner

25-10-2009, 06:25 PM

going to be a pity to put paint on it and hide the workmanship.

69SS

26-10-2009, 01:51 AM

man that must have taken some time and patience with the hammer, looking sweet once again Shane.. You'll probably have her finished by xmas the way you guys work!!

69SS

26-10-2009, 01:54 AM

Shane how much strength to you lose when you notch the chassis for the diff. or do you do something to give it a bit more beef elsewhere?

southrod

26-10-2009, 07:47 AM

Shane how much strength to you lose when you notch the chassis for the diff. or do you do something to give it a bit more beef elsewhere?
This thing will be fully caged out so Ill drop bars down to the rails,but in reality everythings tied to the car by the floors tubs etc so the rails were really only there to hang the leaf springs from (which we are not using) in say a camaro or such were you would be still using springs then you would use gusset plates each side of the notch and a good thick wall tube cut in half for the infill of the notch.
Shane.

RAW454

26-10-2009, 10:10 AM

Shane,
I'm sure it's been said before, but just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you SO much for sharing your stunning creations with all on USM.

Clearly your time is incredibly valuable, but the dedicated effort you make to providing insight for some of us mere mortals is brilliant. And clearly a reflection of the immense pride you and the SRC crew take in your work - Truly turning dreams into stunning reality.:cool:

Sincere thanks again. And keep it coming mate! ;) :D

ProHawk

26-10-2009, 04:58 PM

Hey Shane, Coronet looks tuff, also, it looks like that Studey on the hoist in the background could do with a haircut !

69SS

26-10-2009, 05:40 PM

This thing will be fully caged out so Ill drop bars down to the rails,but in reality everythings tied to the car by the floors tubs etc so the rails were really only there to hang the leaf springs from (which we are not using) in say a camaro or such were you would be still using springs then you would use gusset plates each side of the notch and a good thick wall tube cut in half for the infill of the notch.
Shane.

Cheers Shane, Its great having a pro on here to see how its done properely and steal ideas off ;) When you say thick tube, would 8-10mm do the trick, or is that OTT?

southrod

27-10-2009, 07:37 AM

Cheers Shane, Its great having a pro on here to see how its done properely and steal ideas off ;) When you say thick tube, would 8-10mm do the trick, or is that OTT?

8mm is more than sufficient.

southrod

27-10-2009, 07:39 AM

Hey Shane, Coronet looks tuff, also, it looks like that Studey on the hoist in the background could do with a haircut !

Its back up to the front of the line "save ya penny's" talk to you about it on the plane.
Shane.

Customcam

27-10-2009, 10:29 AM

An 8mm thick roll cage?? Why that thick?

69SS

27-10-2009, 09:35 PM

An 8mm thick roll cage?? Why that thick?

Nah he is referring to the inserts in the notches and or gussets. :D

Customcam

28-10-2009, 12:12 PM

Oh sorry guys ,thought it was the cage thickness

69SS

28-10-2009, 08:54 PM

Oh sorry guys ,thought it was the cage thickness

Hey I only knew cause I asked the question :)

southrod

12-11-2009, 10:41 AM

Hey Shane, Coronet looks tuff, also, it looks like that Studey on the hoist in the background could do with a haircut !

Nah your right Prohawk, I'm suspending work on the Coronet and putting all efforts in to finishing the Stude. Especially after all the Long Island Tea's you bought me.

southrod

23-12-2009, 08:51 AM

Finally finished,we should have some dyno figures from Tom next week,this thing is gunns be INSANE.
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cluxford

23-12-2009, 09:27 AM

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AUSCAMARO

01-01-2010, 02:10 AM

Sexy

southrod

30-01-2010, 08:05 AM

Check out the Coronets motor on Nelson Race Engines dyno.
This thing is gunna be a handfull.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZisIDmIjsow

S[_]SPECT

30-01-2010, 02:46 PM

OMFG..
I would never have considered motors as sexy... but that thing is drop dead gorgeous..
This car is going to be insane..

Awesome build Shane.. as ususal..

sneezi

31-01-2010, 07:06 PM

OH MY FREAKIN GOD!!!!!!!

This by far has to be the best looking engine i have seen in a long time,
AND to top it off its a HEMI.

Ive just discovered this website and i cant believe the work and the workshop of Southern rod and custom.WELL DONE.

This coronet is awesome,im going to be waiting impatiently for the finished product and im glad to see someone is going nuts with a mopar as i have 3 mopars myself.
cheers.
mick

AUSCAMARO

31-01-2010, 11:56 PM

sneezi

03-02-2010, 08:38 PM

Haha... Welcome Mick... pretty good site eh;)

Thanks AUSCAMARO
Im sure im going to enjoy myself here,ive spent hours already trying to catch up...........
cheers
mick

southrod

31-03-2010, 03:15 PM

Been awhile since I updated this build,motor eventually turned up so this has seen some more fab work in getting the engine mounted,this mother is so freakin huge it was a tight squeeze.now onto the cage and radiator and support and intercooler mounts etc.
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S[_]SPECT

31-03-2010, 03:40 PM

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rodent

31-03-2010, 04:28 PM

AWESOME :eek:

AUSCAMARO

31-03-2010, 04:45 PM

Yep... Thats horn!!

Nev68

31-03-2010, 06:00 PM

Must be a fair moment on the welds of those mounts!

Oldmate88

31-03-2010, 06:15 PM

thats awesome

454 NUTTR

31-03-2010, 09:21 PM

man thats porn

Customcam

01-04-2010, 10:42 AM

Very coool Shane!!

ProHawk

01-04-2010, 12:04 PM

Shane (the Rod God), good to see the "elephant" sitting in it's new home, just fits in ! Love those mounts..

Hey, you're not such a bad looking guy and the shop and some of the projects are looking good in this "Behind the Wheel" doco.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDGZtrspKIc

Congrats

USA-69Z

01-04-2010, 02:26 PM

shanes as ugly as a hat full :p but now that young Kate is a 'healthy ' little thing aint she ;)

18htan

22-04-2010, 10:56 PM

That shop is just magic!

Oh and how many toys are sitting in there.

But really... How "cheesy" was the clip? Kate might be easy on the eye... But serously, that was so fake and felt like she was taking the piss the whole way through. Made it painful to watch.

tonner

23-04-2010, 12:35 AM

That's a great overview of yor shop Shane, and that Nelson engine is just pure porn.

Greg

67cammy

23-04-2010, 04:49 PM

This is one guy truly living the dream. Awsome stuff. I thought the video was pretty good.

plodge

24-04-2010, 01:18 AM

awesome stuff Shane, that car ROCKS!

as for the clip, great pice of production and fiming but the girl, well she is easy on the eye but itw was very scripted and came across very fake.
I have done some TV hosting on the now defunct Cruzin Tv that was on channel 31, I know I am not a pretty but I sure didnt sound that fake!

any cars you want to bring to WA for the Wa Hot Rod and Street machine Show Shane???????

it is a Meguiars qualifing round;)