Recent content by Datsun78

I had never heard of it before yesterday. Picked up my '15 Durango with Pentastar V6 and 115,000 miles, regular scheduled oil changes, after dreaded lifter tick took out one of the cams. Shop owner that repaired it HIGHLY recommended Prolube as additive and has been using it for years in all his...

What is in the "silo"? Great looking building!

Leo, Just looking for an update on my '69 Barracuda A body hinges sent to you quite a while ago. You were waiting on parts to complete my rebuild. Please advise, thanks. Mark Robinson

Put an outlet 4 ft off floor in front of where ever a car may be parked. All outlets 4 ft off floor, so no bending over to use.

I can't believe I just realized(thanks to my wife) my 35 year ownership of a '69 Barracuda convertible revealed the drivers door handle has black button, and the passenger side handle has a chrome button! Can the button be easily replaced if I found a chrome one? If so, anybody have one, or a...

I have a 69 Barracuda convertible, 318/auto drum brake car with 5 on 4 bolt circle, and stock suspension. I am investigating billet adapters to go to 5 on 4.5, for 15x6 or 15x7 wheel choices(AmericanTorq Thrust first choice). Street driven only, no racing. What backspace and offset should I...

'69 Barracuda convertible, 318, auto trans, Pertronix ignition module. Have intermittent problem where car won't start. Have lights, horn, etc, but no click or starter engagement. Shifting trans, repeating turning key, tightened positive battery cable has no effect. If left for a few days or...

So if I remove and block off the EGR valve and the related vacuum line, and leave the plug in the manifold, what kind of performance effects will that have? Driven on nice days only in Colorado. Thanks! Mark

I have a '71 318 with Carter 2 barrel in my '69 Barracuda. See attached photo looking into intake manifold. Appears to be a plug on the right side. What is this for? Any benefit or downside to removal? Thanks! Mark

Just found this forum, and looking forward to accessing the available knowledge: My '69 Barracuda convertible (318 & AT) has burl wood over the gauges and around the heater controls(argent below), none on the door panels, and wood grain on the console. Would this mix of grains have been...