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    Why is it? first world problems

    Why is it when I don't have a steady income or room for it there are cars for sale and there are decent deals. Yet now I have money and room and now no one has any "deals" that are jumping out at me. Anyone else have the same issues?
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    stopping by to say Hey

    Well guys just thought I'd visit. Lots going on these days and things are really starting to look up for this old guy. Started a new job in November for a great national company and am happy to report I'm now making what I've deserved for a long time. Still fighting to get out of the hole that...
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    [SOLD] Don't want to But For Sale 74 Plymouth Scamp

    The time has come. I really do not want to do this, but, time and money are coming to far these days. I have for sale one of the most bad a$$ed 1974 Plymouth Scamp's know to man. I'm asking $7500 OBO or I will trade for a running car and some cash. Comes with a Hemidenny LA Superslammer K...
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    I'm a proud poppa today

    My youngest Daughter graduated middle school today. She also recieved the presidential award of educational excellence. Yeah she's a bit socially awkward, but, she definitely got her father's thinking device. I very proud of my little girl.
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    Dart/Scamp alignment How?

    So I was looking at my car yesterday and I was wondering how I would get my alignment heads on the back end. They hold on the edge of the wheel and you need to roll the car back and fourth in order to get the readings yet I don't see a way to get the back on there even with a stock wheel. Anyone...
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    Wanted 70-74 Scamp/Dart decklid

    Well looks like my car was rear ended once and my deck lid is tweaked real bad. I was gonna try and fix it but it oil cans real bad while sanding on it so I'm gonna try and start out with a newer non tweaked one. Let me know what you got.
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    Would you sell the Scamp?

    So I've been contemplating various moves with the Scamp because I'm losing my storage. I have 2 months to get her driveable and then I need to drag her home. I don't have room at the house but I think I may be able to get her into a driving project state maybe not with the hemi/T-56 combo but...
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    2000 Durango Slt V8 3rd row seating needs engine

    I have a 2000 Durango that I don't have time to fix. Broke the timing chain and bent the valves on the drivers side head. I have an extra 4.7, trans and transfer case I will include with the car. Asking $1800 obo would also take a running slant 6 car in trade.
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    Thought I was deaf before

    Just ruptured my eardrum this morning. Yay. Don't use q tips anywhere near the ear folks. Also take your dogs out before doing your morning ritual.
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    Got my license back, get transferred 5 minutes from home

    So I got a call the day after I told my boss that I got my license back and he told me I'm getting transferred to the location about 3 miles from my house. I've been working 20 miles from home for the last year and a half. This would be awesome news if it weren't for the fact that the new shop...
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    Wanted Temporary Drive train

    Hey guy's I'm being transferred at work and I need to move my car in 2 weeks. I am a ways away from being ready to drive the car, but, the only place I can store the car wants a running vehicle so they car move it in and out as needed. Does anyone have a 318/904 or something laying around I...
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    545 rfe trans easier?

    So I happen to have a 545RFE trans here at the shop and I'm wondering if I could use it behind my hemi. Is this trans easier to control?
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    The day is drawing near Going to the dmv this week.

    Well the day is drawing near. Don't know what day I am going this week, but, I'm going to get my license this week. Wish me luck because I have to take my road test again.
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    Interest thread Fabricated Steel Valve covers and Intake manifolds

    Hey guy's I have a buddy that is going to be making me some valve covers and an intake for the Scamp and he's wondering if he should make a jig for them so he can make several sets. What would you guys think if he can do them for a real good price the interest would be for these items? Intake...
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    Sold the Scamp over the weekend

    Well I got an offer I couldn't refuse over the weekend and I had to let the Scamp go. $17,000 is a ton of money for a Roller so I said Yep. April Fools.
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    Why does everyone assume I'm rich or have a huge budget

    Every time I call someone looking for parts and I say I'm building a pro-touring car it seems like they assume I am loaded or working out of someone else's check book. I can hear it in their voices over the phone, the tone of voice changes from a why are you bothering me by calling to how can I...
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    truck lid torsion bars

    Anyone have a picture or could someone take a picture of how they are supposed to go in? Took mine out 4 years ago and brain farted on how they were in the car.
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    Android code writers need help

    So I'm thinking of using a ioio board to run things in the Scamp. I need someone to write a simple app to control things like window up/down, headlights on/off, door locks, ignition on/off, airbags up/down, and a few other controls. From what I understand the code for these yo yo boxes is pretty...
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    Close friend murdered last night

    Wow. You don't think about this happening to you or your friends. My friends Lisa a beautiful person and talented artist was taken from us last night or early this morning. I don't have all the details but they are investigating her death as a homicide. Lisa had a heart of gold and would have...
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    Upper control arm bolts?

    Anyone know where I can get a set of upper control arm bolts? Been looking for mine and I'm pretty sure I sent them with my suspension when I sold it.
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    Hemidenny K member club?

    So guys I would love to have discussions about my awesome K member and throw things around in our little group about things I've found out and maybe things you other members of the hemidenny k club have experienced. Alignment preferences, ride heights, racks, sway bar settings, things like that...
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    4 speed hump slightly mangled but good $75 obo

    I have a 4 speed hump that I just cut out of my car. Was brand new but when I cut it out I messed it up a little bit however it should flatten out pretty easy when marking your cut out. Asking $75 plus shipping obo and it's located in Schiller park. I can take some pictures if you need them.
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    71-72 Dart Demon front bumper with mounting brackets $100 obo

    I cleaned this bumper up that I have and stripped all the paint off of it and well what do you know the chrome looks pretty good. Asking $100 obo plus shipping from schiller park il
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    [SOLD] 1970 440 HP dual snorkel air cleaner $75 obo

    I have a clean 1970 440 HP dual snorkel air cleaner housing. The top has been cleaned and primed but the lower needs to be blasted and painted. I do not have a pie tin for it. Asking $75 obo plus shipping and it is located in Schiller Park.
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    [SOLD] Weiand Smallblock Action Plus 4 barrel aluminum intake

    I have a Weiand 8007 Action Plus 4 barrel Intake that was on my 360 for sale. Needs a real good cleaning but it's a great intake. Asking $75 OBO and the intake is in Schiller Park Il
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    [SOLD] Aluminum M/T valve covers Smallblock

    I have a set of old M/T aluminum valve covers for sale for a smallblock. They are old and crusty so if I get $50 I'd be happy. If you want them let me know they are in Schiller Park Il
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    1978 360 Block .030 over good clean bores

    I have a 360 Block and heads I will not be using on my project so I figured I would let one of you guys get it. It's a 78 360 block with the cylinders bored to .030 and she is pretty clean very good block for a 408 I bet. There was a spun cam bearing so they will need to be replaced but if your...
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    Measurement Please

    Can someone measure the intake manifold for me I need to see how High I can go. I need front the mating surface of the head to the top of the intake at the front.
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    Looking to rent a garage spot

    Need to get my car out of my shop because it's not getting worked on and just taking up space. Looking to rent a spot that I can work on my car in. Anyone?
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    9th Anniversary of my Sister passing, Wife not happy

    My wife has been giving me crap all day because she didn't get Flowers on valentines day. I hate this day, I told her years ago that I don't like to celebrate this hallmark holiday yet for some reason this year she is riding me about it. I even sent her Chocolate covered strawberries delivered...
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