Recent content by rebrabtrebor

hi all Having running issues with my 273 V8 running carter 2bbl. holds back on hard acceleration and wont let me get over 55mph! i have only recently acquired the car and it had (i assume to be) the original carter carbie in the boot, but it looks well past its sell by date! in case the...

my 6 year old just saw this over my shoulder and said 'wow dad, what car is that?' !!! He sure has a lot to learn!! Its clearly a blue one....

got mine under my desk at work, will check numbers tomorrow to see if its the same, then could be interested. Will you ship to UK?

welcome to FABO, i too have only recently joined, but have learnt a lot already!

Hope this is alright Ma, not sure how to load tyhem in this window so posting the link... http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=6077 Rob :newb:

hi Gary, yes she is a 273 V8 all original, numbers matching. (that means somthing right? :toothy5:)

thank you, am adding to it as I go.

no, she is a V8, or double slant :) lol

21 years after Dad passed away, almost to the day, I drove his pride and joy back on the road. :D:D:D Happy is an understatement! :burnout: http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=6077

a massive thank you guys, I have plenty to do this weekend now (gets me out of painting the house!) @ 73, thanks for the diagram, i have no instructions etc for ignition system currently fitted so anything helps. @ Chewy (i hope thats star wars related?) i pray its not as bad as that :/ and i...

Hi, welcome. I have recently joined and have found it to be a warm and friendly place :) I am in the UK with an Aussie mopar myself, AP6 v8. maybe you could help me find parts for it as its native to you? :) :) :) Rob

all done :(

well i guess I'm the only one then? :) nice to be different... lol

thanks, Its a family heirloom that i hunted down after 2.5 years, so it means a lot to me.

ok, things i have done so far -changed all plugs, leads, cap, arm and coil (which i will now double check for suitability) i have checked i have a good spark with all 8 plugs, and i am happy (now) with the application of NGK bpr6es plugs. I have compression tested all cylinders as written in the...