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    1965 Dodge Coronet-info seeking

    Hello, I used to be an active member here pretty much from the start and then in a moment of stupidity traded my car off. Got kinda discouraged and sold off all the rest of my cars and parts. I have a shoebox of mopar parts......from 9 cars.....it's horrible getting back in when you already...
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    1968 Cougar Build Ideas-OT

    Hello, I haven't been real active on the site for a year or two. I unfortunately traded off my 74 Dart Sport with a 440 shortly after getting it going. Wasn't thinking straight and I could have been enjoying it the last few summers. Anyways.....I have wondered what happened to it. It...
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    1960 Rambler American?

    I have found an old car that has been sitting for a long time. I am contemplating picking it up for a long-term / low buck project. I don't know much about them. My guess is that it would be all custom with little to zero aftermarket support. A couple of easy questions: Do they...
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    Way OT-Straight Axle truck options

    Hello, I am cleaning up my car parts hoarding habit. I have been keeping two axles for a few years with the idea that I may eventually build a budget straight axle Willys truck etc. Kinda a budget "rat-ish" style build. Axle # one is about a 55 F-100 truck front end. It is pretty...
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    90's "muscle car" choices?

    Hello, I know this is a Mopar site so I didn't get lost on the way here. For a variety of reasons I would like to get a newer, RWD EFI car with a manual transmission. Something presentable and affordable as in under 3k. Just a fun driver. Please be kind. I know brand loyalty is...
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    Way OT-Steel Pipe Pricing

    I am cleaning up around my house and I have a new piece of pipe that is 12" and .250 wall and is just under 5' long. I will likely CL it, but I don't want to sell it for scrap price, but at the same time, I don't need to stare at it either. It is not something I need. Can anyone give...
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    Way Off Topic -F..D 460's vs. 440's

    Hello, First off, I am a Mopar guy so don't shoot me. Three of my four DD's are Mopar, and they outnumber everything else here 2 to 1. That being said, I have accumulated three 460's. Two good runners and a 73 that needs some help. Looking at various sites I have come to several...
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    EZ Dodge Cummins Questions

    Good morning, I am asking around on a few forums about a "new truck" that I am getting. It is a 1989 Dodge 4x4 standard cab Cummins with a 5-speed. My main intention is to use it for towing and hauling and occasional daily driving duty. Assuming that I drive normal, 60 or under...
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    Selling Cars long distance?

    Hello, I am selling the colt that I have listed here for $300 on the local Craigslist. The car is in Oregon and I have a guy down in Georgia who wants it. He is real insistent even though I told him that I want local sales first. How do you protect yourself when selling long distance...
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    EZ Ebay question

    Hello, I have spent the last few weeks getting my shop together etc. I finally went on Ebay here a week or two ago and sold off some stuff. It went well. I did a Sunday night late-too late.......seven (7) week auction. I have been told that it is best to have the auctions end on a...
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    EZ Ebay question

    Hello, I finally went and got going on the Ebay thing. It went well and 3 out of 4 have already paid etc. That end is fine so far. I actually am shipping most of it out tomorrow. Here is the deal: A guy bids, buys and so forth a part for $16.00 shipped. Good enough and I haven't...
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    Garage Decision Time-Help......

    I try and not air my troubles on the net, it just isn't how I "roll":cheers: However, I am in a bit of a quandry. This could take awhile. I have no inside storage worth mentioning. No place for anything larger than a transmission or other carry in parts. I am voluntarily getting rid...
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    Parts and "Make and Offer" deals?

    I am a 4x4 guy and I am getting ready to build a new Jeep for winter. On a Jeep board I found a guy that is selling some left over parts from his build. He is selling some good used parts for a very reasonable prices. In my opinion, the parts that he is selling could be raised 25% and...
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    OT-ATV Selection Help?

    Hello, This may be a bit long, so I apologize. My wife and I are both avid off-road enthusiasts. She likes the dirt with bikes and 4x4's as do I. We currently have two newer bikes. I have a KX 500 that is dead stock and basically new. She has a CRF 230. As you can imagine, she is in 3rd...
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    Craigslist=Flakelist??

    For a few years I have sold car parts to support my projects at work. The kids and I have built quite a few 4x4's over the years. Traditionally I have sold on internet bulletin boards and have had basically zero bad experiences on both ends. For awhile it was even fun.... A couple of...
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    Non-Mopar A/C Issue-Help????

    Hello, My wife has a DD 98 Civic which has about 150K on it. Completely trouble free to this point. Just maintence. She was driving home tonight and noticed that it was cutting out a bit when the AC kicked on. She heard a belt squeal once or twice. Noticable drop in power and mileage when...
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    Used Catalytic Convertors?

    I have a 98 toyota Tacoma that I drive to work. I was having some issues with it, and was short on time so I pulled the cat to look at it. long story short I didn't reinstall it. It is fine, both flanges are intact and it is in good condition. Awhile ago I was contacted about a car I had...
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    To EBAY or not to EBAY?

    Hello All, I have found this to be the friendliest of all the boards that I frequent, Ok it's a tie with one of the Jeep boards...... Anyways, here is the deal. I am a shop teacher and I have been selling parts for a few years to pay for my project cars that we build at school...
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    Vintage Import Thoughts?

    Please don't hate me for bringing this up. I have considered adding an older RWD car to drive in the summer. Something with fairly decent MPG. I used to be into 510's years ago. I gave the car away. Then I bought a couple of wagons a few years ago, and drove them. I did have a parts...
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    Car Building Philosophy ?-long!

    I have been collecting alot of stuff to build my 73 Duster. I have collected alot of information here. Lots of books, most of which I have read. Parts, lots there as well. Lately I have collected a 360, speed parts for it, some drivetrain pieces as well. I almost wonder if I have gone...
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    Big Block A body Mileage?

    Hello all, I am gathering parts for my 360 A body right now and it is going well. That being said, I have come across more big block stuff lately. I have a 74 Duster that would accomodate the 440 real well. I am aware that we don't build these cars for economy, but I do drive a...
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