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I was at the hospital yesterday with my mom and saw an encompass magazine with a Shasta trailer on the cover. Thought you might like to see it. http://encompassmag.com/2013/06/cover-feature-mini-tour-retro-travelers/

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Haven't been on in a while so I just saw this. You still need some help. Done lots of big block truck stuff. The van mounts ARE different. That I know for sure. Not sure about the manifolds, but I have several sets of truck manifolds. I have an engine sitting here on the floor straight out of a...

I've been meaning to upload these photos since last year, but I never could get around to it. I work special bicycle events during the summer months and get to see lots of Colorado (I have some beautiful pictures along the way.) Here is a picture of me on the first morning of Ride the Rockies...

I couldn't agree more!!!!!!!! I hate to say that I don't come to FABO much lately (not much, or ANY for that matter, work going on my Dart now), but I ALWAYS make time to come and keep up on Car Hunt. This thread is ALWAYS worth coming and spending a little time with. It's informative...

Nobody knows how to dicker anymore!!!!!! I've noticed that more and more lately. I price things I'm selling with a little "wiggle" room you know, then people that come and look at them either walk away or pay full price (which isn't always a bad thing.) BUT, it sure would be nice if more people...

Have you verified you balancer marks with TDC?

I just had a thought. I don't know if they make single bolt roller cams or not, but would it work to use a stud and nut instead of the bolt and grind and polish the end of the stud to provide the proper end play?

Check this one. This is the newer style bearing that fits in the outer register for the torque converter. http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/BCA0/FC69907.oap?pt=C2325&ppt=C0015. I have a factory one out in the garage I can check and get the Chrysler number later.

The RB 383's were made in, as I recall, '59 and '60.

Police officer for 18 years, the last 15 with the Colorado State Patrol. Currently a firearms instructor and motorcycle officer. Been driving Mopars since my '69 Road Runner bought when I was 15.

Yep, what he said. The pan should be the same as the truck pan, just the tube is a little different and the stick should be different. You might check the dealer and see if the tube/stick are still available sitting on a shelf somewhere. Don't just take their first word that it is NS1. Duh, we...

This thread is making me miss my factory 440 '78 Ramcharger. :-(

May look inside or post pics of the inside. There is usually some sort of manufacturers mark or at least a part number inside or on the back.

Yeah, I knew where one was around here, yellow 4-speed. If I could only have talked her into letting go of it. The original engine was in the trunk with a spun bearing as I recall and it just sat under a tree for years. She wouldn't think of parting with it, had no plans to fix it up and just...