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    Free service manuals

    Manuals for older cars. Enter charm.li into the search bar, no need for www. before it This take you to a non USA web site that has dealer service manuals up to the year 2013. Dodge and Ram 1982 to 2013 and all the other makes. This site has helped me with all my older cars.
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    Odometer reading after restoration

    When I fully restored my 70 dart swinger I restored a parts odometer back to zero. Kept the original with the original mileage showing. I also notarized a letter saying what the original millage was at the time of the full restoration of the car. This went in to the paper work file kept on the...
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    65' Cuda build procedure

    The answers you seek will be found in the factory service manual. MyMopar dot com has a downlaod of the 1965 Plymouth service manual for free. Service Manuals – MyMopar When I can't remember how things go together I look in the factory service manual. If the manual is not clear about some...
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    Does anyone make a factory look-alike VOLT gauge for 68 Barracuda dash?

    For my 1966 valiant I used a cheep made in china Volt gauge ( BX102440 ) as a core. The terminal posts were a little wider than factory Amp gauge. Still was able to fit in the cluster with out modifying. Well I didn't want to waste the working amp gauge, like I did in the past, so I made a...
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    Chinesium Strikes Again!

    Yes, but I ruined the prop and the shaft it was on.
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    High speed fan relay, wiring update

    I have been working on updating the wiring on a-body AC system. Tried to use quality parts that are reasonably priced and available. Mopar push button vacuum switches come in a few types. What I used for the wiring update was the later / re-pop style. This five button switch has three lugs...
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    [WANTED] 7.25 sure grip WANTED

    Its a dead brainier. Since you have an 8.8, that is the way to go.
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    Chinesium Strikes Again!

    Back in April I broke my Grandpa's 1940's vice. I was trying to take off a jet ski's prop.
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    [WANTED] 7.25 sure grip WANTED

    It took me 20 years to find one. It was in a 65 Barracuda. It sat on my shelf for 10 years. I sold to some on this site. It ended up in Europe. My advice would be to upgrade to an 8 1/4 or 8 3/4. Finding a suregrip for an 8 1/4 will be a lot easier than a 7 1/4. Doctor Diff has 8 3/4...
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    8&3/4 axle fitment problem

    If its not the thrust block the housing my be bent.
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    Early A-body steering modification

    I have been collecting parts for my 1966 valiant convertible build. At this point I am working on my steering. The car is a factory manual steering and I want to make it fast ratio manual steering. So I was able to get a C-body manual steering box and a NOS C-body manual pitman arm along with...
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    AC Accumulator Drier - Just passing along an FYI

    I found this as a replacement for the early A-body horizontal dryer. May be others that are a better fit. In-line Filter / Driers Archives - AC Parts for Auto, Truck, Off-road, AG, & Farm Its not exactly the same but close. Will need the line from the condenser modified. 1901089 is...
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    Wo sells the two heater hose fittings in my cylinder head?

    I found these replacements that will work with 5/8 heater hose. Dorman 56358 Heater Hose Connectors - 5/8 In. Hose X 3/8 In. Npt X 1-5/8 In. Long Nipple or Four seasions 84722 Dorman HELP! 3/8, 5/8 Inch Heater Hose Fitting - 56365
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    where do I find these

    Long a go I gave up on finding the original clips. Now I just look for universal clips that would do the needed job. Crest Automotive is local to me and is a supplier to body shops. They have a web site . Universal Type Moulding Fasteners - Collision Repair Fasteners - AUTOMOTIVE FASTENERS...
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    Chevy hoops with Chrysler centers.

    I have married the two together. Its hard to find the correct outer wheel. This one I made with an AMC center. Its easier to find Chevy truck 15x8 outer hoop and then use mopar 15" centers. Also new outer 15" hoops can be bought and then reuse Mopar 15" centers.
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