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    Anyone know about International Scouts???

    I grew up with scouts learned how to drive in them. Started in a 62 with 4 cyld 3 speed and then dad bought a 66 v8 4 speed. The 62 4cyld 3 speed was very under powered but would climb the mountains in Colorado in 4x4 low very good. The 66 v8 had plenty of power but loved gas climb anything. But...
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    1969 Race Dart w/ 426 Hemi- garaged for 45+ years

    I was having a hard time with my 440 challenger hooking up off ofthe line. I put ladder bars on it with the super stock springs that I had on it and the 60ft times went from 1.68 down to 1.30 with a 10 inch slick.
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    With so many changes next year here’s the NHRA race schedule.

    I read a interview with the owners of the Denver track and they stated they were going to build a new track but were going to take 2024 off. Hopefully they don't get lazy on there year off and go through with there plans for a new track in the area.
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    Broke my water pump bolt. Now what? (Update - broken bolt is out)

    The I would do it without a welder is to heat the block around the bolt (not the bolt) with a torch and when it is good and hot then spray with penetrating oil may take several tries. Then hit it with a hammer to vibrate the bolt and keep spraying with penetrating oil rinse and repeat. It would...
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    318 Idle issues

    My question is was it running like this before you pulled the engine to fix the oil leaks or did it stat running bad after the engine was reinstalled? Just trying not to overthink it.
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    Last one to post in this thread wins!

    Fred I hate to see the outcome of the trial. I had a daughter do some time and it was hard to deal with but remember he will need help when he gets out. Hopefully he will get out at the minimum time with good behavior. Don't rush on the decision to get rid of the truck he will need something...
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    Marriage is :

    We are at 43 1/2 been a good ride.
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    Marriage is :

    Congratulation Mark !!!
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    That rotating engine stand I told you guys about is on sale.

    The one for sale has folding legs
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    That rotating engine stand I told you guys about is on sale.

    It has legs that fold just fold legs up a bit and slide hoist under them.
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    360 running hot…very hot

    I had that problem once and found the water pump impeller had moved out on the shaft and was not close enough to the water pump body. This left about 1/2 gap from water pump housing and impeller which made it not circulate the water correctly. Had already replaced the radiator and thermostat...
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    1969 Race Dart w/ 426 Hemi- garaged for 45+ years

    Maxcustody: You do you either intake set up will be way cool. Your the one paying the bills and honoring you FIL. I am very happy for you and what you are doing and letting us go along on this journey thank you.
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    Prayers needed for a Veteran

    prayers sent your way
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    [FOR SALE] 73 Dart Sport 340

    At this time it is not street legal. If you would still like pic of int. let me know and I will get some. May have a donor car bought I wqs thinking about getting it street legal.
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