Recent content by Jarrett21952

I didn't mean to give the impression that I was responding harshly to Yellow Rose. My last paragraph was a general statement to anyone believing I was being foolish. And yes, I've heard about the "first start thrill"... I'm dying to get to that point. I did not realize that. I was under the...

1. Divorce may be inevitable regardless, she tolerates me working on the car and having my hobbies, but doesn't seem to grasp the concept of money being required to do it. 3. I have a buddy holding a 904 and another 727 for me, just in case mine won't do. Technically I own them both (for $30...

I'm assuming that all three pics are from a custom build? I figured about $5k-$6k for my engine build, so I probably wasn't too far off. I have $250 invested in my 383, intake manifold has a crack in it, the carb and distributor is damaged, and it's missing a lot of parts. I have all the...

Thanks for the info guys... Two of those books I was actually looking at buying online about an hour before writing this post, the other two I'd never heard of, and definitely look like a worth while purchase. I guess I should have specified my original concerns better. I've spoken to three...

I have a 383 out of a '65 Coronet. I purchased the motor from a guy in the middle of nowhere and it didn't cost much, so I'm not particularly worried about losing out or finding out its a lost cause... yet. I want to rebuild it with some power in mind, drop it into my 1971 Plymouth Valiant 4dr...

To get her legal and on the road so I can enjoy driving her? I'll have approximately 3-4k in the next two months. After that, to fix her up and restore her to her former glory... maybe $200 a month on average until completion. Don't tell my wife I said that though. ANYWAYS - I have the motor...

Damn, you guys are good... also shows why you shouldn't listen to previous owners or measure the wheels themselves in the dark with tires still on them. Yes, the rear axle had some gear work done... asked the previous owner details about it, he said it was done by a local shop. He wasn't sure...

Well now you got me doubting myself... I just measured the bolt pattern and it is 5x4.5, and the tires currently on the car are 205/75r14's. I guess I still don't understand the backspace... Oldmanmopar, are you saying that backspace is measured from backside of the rim to front, lip edge to...

Ok folks, I have a 1971 Valiant 4 door that I'm working on and am in the process of buying new wheels and tires. Now, I understand the bolt pattern, wheel size and depth... what I don't understand is the Rear Spacing and Offset. What are these things, and how should I determine what would work...

I found this on Craigslist (Springfield, MO - Bradleyville). I am NOT the seller, just putting out the word for those looking for a deal. http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/5472388699.html

Alright... Update time, and another problem (DONT THEY EVER STOP!?!): Cranking issue was simple... bad cells in battery. It was holding +12v while not cranking due to overcharge from before, but two bad cells killed the cranking amps. Now... she will start, but will not stay running when I let...

I didn't try to attach it, i just presumed that I had the incorrect wire end. In my defense, I did just get this car from a guy that did a bunch of work to it, much of which I am replacing due to lack of quality and attention to detail (aren't I just the hypocrite right now?), so I guess I got...

What motor are you running? I'm not sure if a modern starter will fit the 225ci 3.7L? Also, I found this: Mind you, this terminal photo is from a Camaro forum, but the idea stands. The terminal at the end of my wire fits the fourth unit, while the second one is the oil unit mounted on my...

Also, I think I found the Oil Pressure Sending Unit... unfortunately, the end of it does not have the tab where the wire can click on (broken off possibly?). Can someone confirm this? Pic is looking up under oil filter, from under passenger side front wheel well.

Well, you were absolutely right. I searched in the car and couldn't find a connection (bit of a tight squeeze), so I traced the wire back to the bulkhead connections and compared it to the original service manuals... "Oil Pressure Sending Unit". Now if only I could find the damn thing (I'll get...