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    dog dish caps for sale

    I have 4 nice dog dish caps for sale (wheels not included). I think they are from an early valiant? No dents, but the paint could use some attention, and one of them has some old duct tape stuck to it (second pic). Can anyone use these for $60 + shipping? Thanks,
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    Wheel Opinion

    At the end of fall I thought for sure I knew what wheels I wanted to complete my change over to LBP brakes and 8 3/4, but now I am not as sure... So I thought I would look for some opinions... All four will be 15x7 I included pictures of two top contenders and another option is body color...
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    Electrical System Issue?

    I need help figuring out why the lights and turn signals on the passenger’s side are a lot dimmer than the driver side. Also, when driving at night I can see a slight glow from the passage side (dim side) hood mounted turn signal. I have tried switching a few bulbs around and checked/cleaned...
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    340 exhaust manifold info needed

    I am bummed to find out that my 340 has at least one (driver side) later style (71-73?) 340 exhaust manifold. Are there only two styles? 68-70 and 71-73? What are all the differences? Any performance loss on the later style? Any numbers I should look for? Thanks,
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    What size nuts for 8 ¾?

    Does anyone know what size nuts are used to hold the center and axles in place? Do I have to get the mopar restoration repops, or will some grade 8 nyloc nuts do the trick? If so, I would like to pick some up on the way home today if possible…
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    Surface rust on gears

    I just bought a center section for my 8 ¾ build. It has a clutch sure grip, and it was rebuilt a while ago, but it has been sitting around uninstalled. As a result, it has developed a small/light amount of surface rust. It’s not much, and most is limited to the spline holes, the adjuster...
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    10x2.5 Big bolt 8 3/4 brakes wanted

    I am looking for backing plates and all the little parts that cannot be bought new. A set that has already been media blasted would be a bonus! Thanks,
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    3.23 8 3/4 center wanted

    I am still looking for a complete 3.23 center for my 8 3/4 build. I would like a sure grip of course, and the case is unimportant to me if it has a sure grip. I would also consider an open 3.23 in a 489 case. Thanks!
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    Mopar Mania at Somernights, anyone going?

    Just checking in to see if anyone is going to the Somernights cruise in Somerset KY this weekend. It's Mopar Mania month. I have been to Somernights 3 or 4 times before, but never during the Mopar month...
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    wanted 8 3/4 with 3.23 center

    I am looking for a nice 3.23 center section (open is fine) near Cincinnati, OH. Any case should be fine as long as it's ready to run...
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    Looking for an 8.25 rear

    Does anyone have a complete 8.25 rear for sale near (within a couple of hours) Cincinnati OH. I would like to find one with a 3.21 gear if possible, but will consider others. I am looking to replace my 7.25 rear, but I am having a hard time justifying the cost of an 8.75. I think an 8.25...
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    Another disc brake decision done

    After much debate I finally ordered an SSBC drum to disc conversion kit (A153). I ordered from a site called auto anything.com. The kit was $856-10%=$771 (free shipping and no tax) and SSBC has a $100 rebate on this kit for the next couple of months. $671 is still more than i wanted to spend but...
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    Hurst 4-speed

    Not exactly sure of all the applications for this shifter. The chrome is giving out in one spot but a boot may cover that area. The shifter bars/linkage are also included... $125.00 + shipping. I don't need this so offer up! Thanks, Robb
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    Rear gear advice

    Looking for advice on rear gear selection. I have a line on an open 8 3/4 rear with 3.55 gears for sale, but I am unsure if 3.55 is the right choice for me. I have a mostly stock 340 and I am currently running 215/70/14's (would like to go wider in the rear). I only drive it on the street and do...
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    1967 Barracuda Parts

    I have the following '67 Barracuda parts for sale... Prices below (OBO) + shipping cost Grills $300 for the set Tail lights $100 for the set Trunk center trim $150 Thanks!
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    Carb Spacer

    I have tried adding a 1/2 spacer between my stock 340 intake and edelbrock 650 AVS carb. I am hoping to help with heat soke and hot starts. Anyway, I have had the spacer on and off 3 times and when it's on the idel is at 2500 rpm. I have checked for vaccum leaks, and linkage issues, but now...
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    Summit Barracuda

    Summit's website has an awesome looking '69 Barracuda on the home page... Does it below to anyone here? Nice car!!!
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    340 Tuning - I need advice

    This is my first 340, and I am not familiar with any of their running characteristics (if any), and I have some tuning questions… Motor Info/History The motor is a stock bore ‘69, and I am told it was a low mileage stock rebuild (X heads, stock intake, and manifolds) with a mild mopar cam...
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    Heat Riser

    I have stock 340 exhaust manifolds and the heat riser weight thing is hanging lose and it has a bad exhaust leak. Can this be fixed or is there a good method to remove it all together? Can either be done with it in the car or does the manifold have to come out? Thanks!
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    Mopar Electronic Ignition Questions

    I have read a lot of negative comments about the Mopar ignition converstion. My '69/340 came with this ignition installed, and it seems to work fine for me and I don't want to change it, but what spare parts do I need have for when/if it goes down? Also how do I obtain replacement parts like...
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    Wilwood Brake Advice

    I am looking for advice. I was checking out the Wilwood kit = Wilwood 140-2723-B. Is anyone running these? Advice? Anyone know... could I still run stock 14 wheels? Any factory sway bar issue? What does the 1/2 studs change? What master cylinder and proportion value? Thanks,
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    What Carb and intake for 340?

    What carb and intake for my 340? How many CFM and what manufacture? My 340 is mostly stock with the exception of a purple cam as I was told by the previous owner and mopar elecronic ignition. I don't race/just cruise, so I am looking for a good reliable carb and I am also considering swaping out...
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    Help - fuel pump leak - help

    Help!!!! I am stuck out in the barracuda with a leaking fuel pump. Everything I know, and the couple of car buddies I called says that I should be good to drive it the 15 miles home and fix it there... ANYONE ELSE HAVE DIFFERENT ADVICE?
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    Big Block Conversion Parts

    I am looking to sell the following parts for a big block conversion. The k-frame, lower control arms, and strut rods have all been blasted and powder coated. I have been told it's a '68-72 small block k-frame (not sure what type of car it came out of) and it has been notched to work with the...
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    Oil leak?

    I have a small collection of oil in one of the intake manifold valleys (340 intake, passenger side closest to fire wall, if that matters)… Where could this be coming from? Valve cover gasket, or could it be some sort of blow by? I really don’t know where to start on this, so any advice would...
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    heater hose I.D. for a 69-340?

    What is the heater hose I.D. for a 69-340? Will 8 feet do both of them? I know, I know… go measure! But I blew the by-pass hose while at my in-laws, and my car is stuck on the other side of town, so I can’t measure… I am going tonight to replace all of the hoses, but I am not sure what I.D...
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    Car Hunt

    Taking a page from 64DART170's play book... I went to check out the dart thinking I may swap the 4.5 brakes and rear to my barracuda, but then came to my senses. I only looked it over for a couple of minutes. It has disc brakes, v8, and I think 8.25 rear (I didn't get under there far enough)...
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    Water pump help!

    So I went to pick up the new pump I ordered from Advance Auto Parts, and I took it out of the box to look it over and it had six blades. I have air and from what I understand most recommend a water pump for an air car regardless if you have air or not. It’s my understanding that the water pump...
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    RTV on Water Pump?

    Who uses it? Just courious as I have my old pump out, and I am slightly concerned about keeping the gasket in place while reconnecting the a/c...
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    HELP Another cooling system Questions

    I have been chasing down issues with the cooling system on the barracuda I bought recently. I now have a leak and from the best I can tell (a/c makes it hard to see) it is coming from the very lowest bolt on the water pump.... drip, drip, drip, but it looks like coolant is hitting the belt and...
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