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My 18 year old daughter saw this at Walmart in Danville, IL today and sent me a picture. I must have raised her right. Just curious if anyone on here owns or recognizes it.

I've posted on a machining forum but I thought I'd try here also. It seems that I can find more good info on FABO than anywhere else for nearly any topic. My employer is looking to purchase a larger cnc lathe and has found a 2019 Haas ST35 with the 2-speed gearbox. I am looking for intel, both...

I have to gloat a little about what I was lucky enough to pick up on E-bay for 50 bucks. I've been looking for a pair of spring plates for the 8 1/4 rear installation on my Duster. The starting bid was 50 and no one else ever made a bid. I actually feel a little guilty, especially since it...

I've done many searches on this and I'm still not 100% sure. I have a 3.55 geared 8 1/4 rear out of, I believe, a 97 Jeep Cherokee. I'm intending to install it in my 73 Duster this winter. I am fairly certain that the 10" drums from my current BBP 7 1/4" axle should be a direct swap to the...

I'm looking for a safe reliable car for our 17 year old daughter. We have found a 2011 Subaru Forester with the 2.5 boxer 4 and 4 speed auto that appears to be well maintained, including receipts for mechanical work performed. I have not yet seen exactly what work was done. Does anyone have...

Curious what do-overs you all would like to be given. My #1 was when a bought a 70 Challenger "parts car" in the early nineties for $500 and sold it for $250 to a kid that was going to use it as a BOMBER CLASS STOCK CAR!. Still makes me sick to think about. All I took from it were the Rallye...

It seems like the oil pressure on my 318 "comes to life" later than it used too and I'm trying to decide if I should be concerned or am just worrying too much as usual. On a cold start or a warm start after sitting for an hour, it will take 2 - 3 seconds for the mechanical gage to come up with...

I'm posting this all in one place for those that might be considering using these wheels. I realize the look is not for everyone. I actually prefer the deeper dish of the older mags myself but, for the money, I think these worked out pretty well. They are factory 17 x 8 Ford wheels off of a...

I've been searching and reading tips on here for home alignments for several weeks if not months. I know it would be faster to have a pro do it if I could even find the right one but I like doing whatever I can myself. I installed the Moog problem-solvers as directed for max positive caster...

I'm trying to get the ride height and alignment properly set after doing a full front-end rebuild over the winter. I do have a factory service manual and, assuming I am really measuring at the correct locations, I'm currently at 1 3/4" which is 1/8" lower than stock. I am measuring to the...

I'm posting this just because I figure if it makes one person think more about safety it's worth it. I was jacking the frontend up to remove the front wheels and tires a couple of nights ago and was in a hurry. I figured I didn't need to mess with jack stands as I "wouldn't be under the car"...

I've have already searched extensively on my issue and I'm hoping to find additional info/advice. I'm using a set of oem Ford Bullitt rims on my Duster. 17 x 8 +45mm offset all around. On the front I'm going to have to run a .672 thick spacer to get to the magic 5.6 backspace dimension needed...

I am assuming that even "bottom of the barrel" 17" tires will handle far better than any 14" tire due to the shorter sidewall and the ability to fit more tire width under the car? The 17" look has grown on me over the years and now that I have a decent suspension under the car, I'm wanting to...

I've found a good deal on a set of "Bullitt" knockoff wheels and tires sold by American Muscle. They are 17 x 8 with 30mm offset. Can anyone tell me if these have the same clearance issues on 73-up front discs as the factory Ford Bullitt wheels? I'm also wondering if I'll be looking at...

This post is part rant and part public service announcement. I've been able to button up my suspension rebuild over the holidays and went today to swap the rear shocks. My wife agreed to let me splurge on a set of Bilstein RCD's 55-R082 front and 55-R093 rear to go with the PST 1.03 torsion...

Car and engine specs as follows. 1974 318 with Performer intake, 1406 carb, 204 214 278 288 .421 .444 112LS cam, factory 318 manifolds into duals. Short block and heads are 1974 stock original. Trans is a 904 with factory stall and rear has 2.76 gears. Idle timing is currently 11 initial at...

I freshened up my 600 yesterday and the pump plunger that came in the kit sticks down into the well farther at rest than the original. I went ahead and used the new one as it has a brass stem and appears to be much better made than the original. However, after driving the car, I don't think it...

Can anyone tell me what the correct screws that mount the instrument cluster to the dash frame look like? My cluster only had four screws in it and I'm not sure they were the right ones. The ones in it were chrome Phillips with approx. 82 degree angle under the head. I've been searching for...

I've got a 73 duster with a big bolt 7 1/4", 2.76 open gear. The way I drive, I'll probably never hurt the wimpy rear and I'm not sure that going to a 2.94 or 3.23 gear would really be worth the effort to install a different rear axle. I definitely wouldn't put the money into the 7 1/4" to...

I have located a 8 3/4" 741 case out of a 68 b-body. Drum to drum, open carrier, gear ratio unknown. Guy is asking $150. Does that sound like a good price? Looking for a wider rear to put under my 73 Duster. I would prefer 66-67 as they are slightly narrower, but if the price is right, this...

Does anyone know if a 14" VN215 or VN105 Torque Thrust will clear the caliper on the 73 up disc brakes. Currently running 14 x 5.5 factory rallys which are 3.75 back-spacing and clear fine.

I've wore out the search function trying to find someone who has used a 15 x 6 with 3.66 backspacing on the front of a 73 duster with the 73-up big bolt pattern disc brakes. Looking to run a 205/65 R15 tire, so obviously not real wide and trying to stick to about 25.5 tall. I'm currently...

Looking for a 3.23 geared 8 1/4" rear from an Aspen, Volare, Diplomat, etc. Prefer a complete assembly drum to drum. Looking for one that would be within a couple of hours of Central Illinois to avoid shipping. According to the info. I have found, would be approx. 53 1/2" from flange...

I have come across a 1998 Toyota Camry with less than 100000 miles. I don't have any details on options right now. It was an older lady's car. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with these as far as reliability and such for a drive to work car. Thanks.

Looking for opinions on a fair price for all parties. Red 2000 Ram 1500 Sport 4x4, 5.9 auto, 112000 miles. Sorry, no pics. The truck looks great from 10-20 ft. Lower doors have some rust at pinch-weld. Bottom of truck has been black bed-lined up to first body line all around and black...

This is not an a-body related question, but it seems like the tech knowledge on this site about anything Mopar is the best you can find on the web. My son has a 2000 Ram 4x4 with a 5.9 and a 46RE. The truck will not drive forward or reverse and will not even roll with the trans shifted to...

I know this has been covered before, but thought someone might have recent experience. 318 with Edelbrock Performer. After about 600 miles, leaking at china rails, front and rear. I used Ultra Black rtv but maybe not built up high enough? No issues at all with the intake to head gaskets and...

1974 318. 40000 on factory bottom end. Running Lucas 10w30 with Wix filter. 4 extra holes drilled in oil filter mounting plate. Oil pressure is 65-70 cold and 50-55 cruising at 2300 warm as per aftermarket gauge. The two concerns I have is that pressure at 800 rpm idle with 190 coolant temp is...

Probably overthinking as usual. I tried multiple searches but came up empty. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with which way works better or if it matters. Edelbrock 1406 on a Performer manifold on a 318. The Eddy has a port in the center of the rear of carb that instructions say...

Does anyone know if all small-block manifolds came with a heat-riser valve from the factory? Engine is from a 74 Valiant 4-door originally sold in Mississippi. The manifold appears to be cast to have a heat riser but there is no spring or counterweight and I can't see any evidence of a shaft on...