1962 DODGE POLARA 500 -Retired vintage race car with a Max Wedge

ENGINE:

64-Stage III 518 Max Wedge 6 bolt heads refurbished by S&K Speed -1963 aluminum cross ram intake manifold-- Two 750 cfm Edelbrock carbs- 

New hyd. Comp cam kit XE284H  507 / 510 lift- 284--296 duration- lifters -springs -push rods -timing chain -roller rockers-shafts- 

440 short block Professionally rebuilt by S&S -bored 40 over -new pistons- steel crank -balanced- high volume Hemi oil pump- 2300 miles on motor - used only for local cruise nights and shows-

9-1/2+:1 compression- runs on 93 pump gas.  

Oil pressure 65-80 lbs -Water temp 180-doesn't overheat. New mini starter- alternator- water pump -recored 26” radiator- fuel pressure gage

TRANSMISSION: 727- push button on dash - Cheetah reverse full manual valve body - 10” Dynamic 3000? stall speed converter (works great)

EXHAUST: Doug Thorley Headers -stage 8 locking bolts-Full length 3” Flowmaster Delta series exhaust system custom fabricated by Kooks - Flowmaster #44 mufflers (sounds awesome loud )

WHEELS: Front -15 x 5-1/2 steel Mopar -tires 205-70-15.  Rear- 15 x 10 steel Mopar custom made by Stockton Wheel - MT tires L60 15

ELECTRONICS: Electronic ignition- MSD box-Autometer tach and gauges - Electric fuel pump. nbsp;Painless fused switch panel & wiring - electronic battery disconnect dash controlled 

(also out back)- new voltage reg. & alt. red top battery

REAR: 8- 3/4- Sure grip-3:91 a stronger #489 with 1-7/8 pinion with Strange gears & axels- you can remove the brake  drums without the special tools needed for the older tapered  axels--- has !!" drums. a snubber and new shocks.   

DRIVESHAFT: 1 piece custom made balanced by Nassau Driveshaft

BODY/ FRAME: Frame connectors- tow bar tabs- 4-point roll cage- no rear seat- Mini tubs with Super Stock Springs moved in to frame- to fit larger tires. New shocks.  Shumaker torque control 

bracket welded to frame. new steering column bushing.  Drum brakes with new shoes- cylinders -wheel bearings- -dual master cylinder.  Notched front cross member for 7qt oil pan.

INTERIOR: Refurbished dash. steering wheel- door panels and rear 1/4 panels--New headliner- carpets and rear panels - New gas & brake pedals- New SoftSeal. door. window. trunk. and hood seals--all original glass- 

The original instrument panel read 56. 00. I replaced it with one in much better condition that now reads 29. 00+

EXTERIOR: See photos -Painted 4 years ago - no dents -dings -chips- Re-chromed front & rear bumpers. Check out the hard to get plastic parking/signal lenses front and rear.

 An original 62 max wedge hood with scoop and holes added for velocity stacks. Detailed engine - trunk -all chrome and stainless is original in good condition.

I spent much $$$$ on ebay looking to upgrade pieces when I could find them.

Although not an original Max wedge this car has a history of being a max wedge race car most of it's previous life. the former 2 owners never registered it.  

I bought this car 9 years ago. I decided to do a conservation on it. doing everything necessary while still keeping the old school raced-bred appearance. The last 9 years  have been a labor of love. time and money well spent on refurbishing the exterior . interior mechanicals. engine and trim pieces. to get it to where it is today.

Today it is what it is. a retired race car that's used  for local cruise nights and car shows.

It had a 1966 426- block in it when I bought it but after a few years it froze a rod bearing -that's when I was told it also had a cracked crank I decided it made more sense to replace it with a professionally rebuilt 440 short block that could runs on pump gas and and add some cubic inches. While it was apart I had the stage III 518 max heads re-done by S&K speed and ordered a new comp cam. lifters. roller rockers. push rods. springs. shafts.  

$$$$ later it runs great (pictures of heads and block before assembly included)

It starts every time. it's loud. It has a strong stable idle (about 1000 rpm). it doesn't stall.

Shifts easy just push 1-2-3- 

It's great around town. (it's a piece of theater ) It's reliable and it's faster than it needs to be

It's gets more than it's share of attention at cruise nights and car shows.

Head lights. low & high beam. tail lights. parking & backup lights. signals. horn. as gauge. nbsp;wipers. dash lights. dome light. speedometer / odometer. temp gauge. voltage gauge. oil pressure gauge--all work.

What doesnt work:

the clock---the radio -no speakers are hooked up to it (it's too loud anyway)---choke-there are no chokes in the 750 edelbrock carbs (more air)---emergency brake- not hooked up ( less drag) use Park

$500 pay pal deposit is required from auction winner.

Electronic transfer. cashiers-check or cash required for balance of payment within 8 business days of the end of auction.

Buyer is responsible for transportation.

This is an auction there are no guarantees or returns so please make sure that this is what you want before you bid.  

I have taken the time to carefully describe this car and include a substantial number of photos. However. it is very important to keep in mind that it is pre-owned. not brand new.   

After carefully reading the entire description. rather than making a potentially incorrect assumption if any statement or comment is unclear. or if you have questions. please e-mail me prior to bidding.

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