Darksider's Realm

(this is not a place for lazy video game freaks. We Darksiders have been around doing our thing for decades before the mindless couch blobs latched onto the term Darksider)



DARKSIDER In the world of automotive hobbyists a Darksider is one who modifies and or customizes any and all sorts of vehicles. The Darksiders are in a class of their own simply because they endeavor to be different and do things that others would not attempt for a number of reasons mostly being related to a lack of ability and fear of non conformity.

This is a forum for people who think outside the box in everything they do. It doesn’t matter if you are modifying or building from scratch. It doesn’t matter what brand or brands of vehicles or components you are using. It doesn’t matter if you are working on a mini car or a bus.

We will not be asking you for donations or any kind of monetary payments. We will be asking for help in terms moderators and encouraging you to spread the word and add to our membership.



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Darksider's Realm

(this is not a place for lazy video game freaks. We Darksiders have been around doing our thing for decades before the mindless couch blobs latched onto the term Darksider)



DARKSIDER In the world of automotive hobbyists a Darksider is one who modifies and or customizes any and all sorts of vehicles. The Darksiders are in a class of their own simply because they endeavor to be different and do things that others would not attempt for a number of reasons mostly being related to a lack of ability and fear of non conformity.

This is a forum for people who think outside the box in everything they do. It doesn’t matter if you are modifying or building from scratch. It doesn’t matter what brand or brands of vehicles or components you are using. It doesn’t matter if you are working on a mini car or a bus.

We will not be asking you for donations or any kind of monetary payments. We will be asking for help in terms moderators and encouraging you to spread the word and add to our membership.

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A message board & forum for automotive builders, fabricators and customizers who think outside the box.


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    First '53 Build Thread

    jclars
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    Join date : 2011-11-20
    Location : Lynden, WA
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    Post  jclars Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:46 pm

    Thanks for the tips MrJay! Do I not need to get an entire engine gasket set, as I am having to basically remove the entire top end to get to the heads?

    BTW - I am missing the upper intercooler tube. The one with the brazen "SUPERCHARGER" boldly embossed on it. You wouldnt have a lead on one I could buy would you? Just missed one on e-bay about a month ago.

    Thanks, John L.
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    mrjaysc
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    Join date : 2012-02-24
    Location : Dover, DE
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    Post  mrjaysc Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:13 pm

    Yes you'll need the entire uppger gasker set. The set will include new headgaskets if you want to use the OEM replacment ones but I strongly recomend the MLS ones.

    Buddy of mine put a custom Front Mount intercooler setup on his car so he's not using the upper tube any longer. I'll check with him to see if he still has it and how much he wants for it.

    I've got a spare 90 SC here but the engine, tranny, and rear end are gone. If you can think of any other parts you might need off the frame let me know.

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    Post  jclars Fri Mar 02, 2012 1:02 am

    Thanks MrJay - I have an entire 89, sans the tube. And now the rear window, as a MG hardtop I had hanging above it fell on the window. I had already removed the IRS which seems to be a structural member to brace the backend. The rear window actually ripped across its length as it seemed to be prestressed without the IRS holding it together!

    Let me know on cost for the tube. Appreciated.

    John L.
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