Recent content by howco4

Sounds too simple. I will give that a try. Thanks for the good input.

The upper control arm cam bolts, (passenger side), on my 70 Dart will not stay locked in place. I've replaced the stock bolts with ones from Mancini Racing, hoping to correct the problem. They have more thread length, allowing for a larger nut. Short of welding them in place, I've run out of...

All tests show that I have an oiling problem. I'm hoping that' it's the result of a poorly sealed interface between the valley pan and intake port(s). I had the wife follow me today to compare exhaust coloration. Driver side had a noticeable trace of blue when running at speed. Will have to try...

Tomorrow I'll get the starting fluid and give it a check. Both idle screws are very responsive, and react equally when adjusting. It will also idle right down to about 600 rpm if I wanted to set it there??? But will check for vacuum anyway. (May even remove the manifold and apply goop-en-plenty...

I'm noticing a lot more soot on the floor of my garage from the driver side tailpipe, then the pass. side, (my exhaust tips curve downward). I'm running a 650 Edelbrock, with a Wieand single plane manifold on a fairly stock 383. Before I start experimenting, a good opinion or two wouldn't hurt.

383, Shumacher kit. "no scoop". Now running with stock hood.

I like the color, (and its a "hemi").

I think I goofed on this post. My visual of the top of the heater was pretty poor, so I took it out. What I was looking at was, another stanchion for a cable. I think I'm good to go, after I put everything back together.

I think your planned build ideas for your car are great. My wife does not like to ride in my Dart. She says its too loud, and needs an AC. I have a Plymouth Sebring I will be building, with the same ideas in mind. You'll have a nice ride when your done.

Wow! Your Duster is beyond restoration quality. An amazing job so far.

I bought a aluminum radiator on Ebay, for about $150.00, US. Was a very easy install, and it does a super job of cooling. I also used an external tranny cooler. (also looks pretty trick).

Nice job on the flathead. Smart choice to go with a Mopar power plant in the 38. Makes it more of a classic.

Very solid looking car: welcome.

While piecing my 70 Dart together, I installed a complete dash from a later model Duster. I ended up with with a heater box with 3 flap arms protruding out of the top box, and a control panel that accommodates only two cables. Is there a mechanism that will adapt this, or do I have to search for...

I can appreciate your perspiration, inspiration, and dedication. I went through some what the same process, but not in quite that detail. It will be a real thrill when you fire it off for the first time. I like the detail work on your project.