Reviving a 1961 Dodge Lancer: Redline Rebuild Journey
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In this thrilling episode of Hagerty's Redline Rebuild, the team embarks on a daring mission to revive a 1961 Dodge Lancer station wagon, complete with a powerful 145-horsepower Slant Six engine. With split tires posing a challenge, they ingeniously opt for vintage snow tires, a rare sight in Michigan but a common one in Colorado. Using a Bobcat for leverage, they deftly maneuver the car onto a trailer, ready to transport it back to the workshop in Trevor City for a miraculous transformation.
Upon their return, the team wastes no time in attempting to breathe life into the dormant engine. With a spark and fuel check underway, they cleverly circumvent the mechanical pump with an electric one, leading to a successful ignition. Despite a minor mishap involving spilled fuel on the exhaust, the engine roars back to life after two decades of slumber, emitting a pungent aroma of turpentine. Undeterred by the challenges ahead, the team dives headfirst into the disassembly process, meticulously removing fluids, parts, and wires to extract the engine from its resting place.
As the workshop buzzes with excitement, the team encounters a series of hurdles, from stuck components to messy fluids, adding a touch of drama to their already intense operation. Undeterred by the grime and stench, they persevere, skillfully disconnecting transmission elements and navigating the intricate web of wires with precision. With the engine successfully hoisted out of the car, dripping with anticipation, the team gears up for the next phase: a thorough cleaning and teardown before sending components off to the machine shop for a revival like no other.
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