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I was on another forum earlier. I was disagreeing with another person and thought I'd just throw this question out there and see if I'm correct. I had a no start condition on an old, long sitting Mopar. The question is this. A friend says his early 70's Mopar turns over but won't fire. You have...

Any ideas? It came in ses light flashing and running poorly. Misfire on this cylinder. The spark plug wouldn't come out. We warned the customer and proceeded to try and remove it. It broke off in the head. We pulled the head and saw the piston was cracked. And the broken piece is definitely...

My Dart is down so I took my 2006 300C SRT8 to the track on Sunday. It's stock except for a cold air intake and a Predator performance tune. On the street I can spin the tires if I power brake it. My first run I spun in first, so I hit 2nd and spun again. Then I accidentally slapped it forward...

My brother and I are hitting Rock Falls Raceway this Sunday. I want to take my Dart so I can have printed evidence that his Warlock can't take my Dart. I street raced him three times and beat him each time, but he insists he won the third race. I want it on paper with a shitload of witnesses...

I've been looking for a newer car and had decided on a 300C. That is until I found this SRT8. Black on black and sexy as Hell. HID headlights, navigation, Bose sound system with Kicker sub, 6.1 Hemi, moon roof, Brembo brakes, etc.... The PO installed a catch can and a Leghammer cold air intake...

I found an old vintage Dodge keychain for my Dart. It is a little faded, a little rusty and stiff as a board. I've worked in leather conditioner all day and it's now soft and flexible. I'm going to dye it black but leave the rust. It'll probably wear off, but a little patina will look good.

I put new cheapo chrome valve covers on my Ramcharger and the holes aren't the usual twist in, they require push in or grommet style breathers. I wanted a PCV but couldn't find anything locally that I liked, so I bought a chrome breather and drilled it for a PCV, but I was worried that it would...

I'm about to pull the trigger on the Weld wheels I have always wanted. Summit has the best prices, but if I could find even a 10% discount code I would save almost $100. Anyone have or know of any discount codes?

Had a warm day and pulled the cover back on the Dart. Let 'er run for fifteen minutes or so. I hope spring comes early this year. Winter start up - YouTube

Went to Rock Falls Raceway with my brother. His Warlock with the 5.7 Hemi and Viper 6 speed were ready. Had a great time. I turned low 12's with my best being 12.1. I had hoped to be in the 11's, but not this year it seems. Dave turned 13.4 in the Warlock. I'm proud of him. He did the build all...

I work at one shop all week, then work at our other shop on Saturdays. I got there on Saturday and there is a nice GTS there to get running problems diagnosed.

My grandson loves my car. He'll stand on the seat and try and move the steering wheel. Then he'll grab the shifter and try and move it back and forth. He was at his first car show at two weeks old and I got the pic of him asleep on my hood scoop. He loves it when he can sit in car the and rumble...

Some of you probably saw my post looking for parts to build the 440 for my Ramcharger. Among other things, I needed a truck oil pan and pick up tube. A FABO member, Dubob, told me he had what I needed and I could have it for the cost of shipping. That was awesome. I got him my email and he sent...

I am planning a big block in the next year or so, but in the meantime I wanted a better looking motor and a little more power. This 318 is a dog! 73K original miles on a EGR'd 2 bbl 318. I had an Eddy performer intake, Moroso tall fabricated aluminum valve covers and a bunch of 4 bbl carbs...

So, the old 98 Ram is getting really rusty. I was cruising Craigslist not really looking to buy, and found a 1983 Ramcharger that was very clean. 318, 106K miles, 2WD, aftermarket A/C that works. The plan is to learn body work on this thing and also to eventually drop in a big block. It is very...

I have been encouraged by some of the posts of guys finding great deals on CL. So, I started looking locally for another Dart. I came across this. Mine should sell for $80K if this one is worth $9650. http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/cto/4483289900.html

Well, it was a small show in my home town, only about 50 cars. I won 1st in my division which was good because of all the old boy committee voting going on. Most prizes were won by the judges or their friends. Also, as any of you who have seen my car know, it needs a paint job desperately. It...

I spent most of the day at the swap meet. I did get around just a little to look at cars and got a few pics. I was mostly at A bodies and the car corral. There was a cool old wagon for sale, but it was extremely beat up and he still wanted $4500. That wasn't going to happen! Enjoy! Very cool...

I am in a minor argument with a guy who says he found a Valiant Barracuda for sale. I said I had never heard of it, but know the Valiant base was used for the Barracuda. I believe the early Barracuda actually had some Valiant badging back in 64 but I never knew a dual named car existed. What do...

I have a 98 Dode Ram 1500 with a 5.9. I have never had good heat. In fact, if I turn the fan past the second setting, the air flow negates the heat and it blows cool. The reason I am bringing it up now is that this week in the shop we have had two Dodge's with the same problem. One we had carte...

Well, yesterday was a warmer day. It was about 55 degrees, so I took the Dart out for a spin and a final car wash. I ran into a newer Mustang GT with the custom plate of PONYPWR. I couldn't let that slide, so after a small verbal insult, I embarrassed him in a race. The last Mustang GT I raced...

It was quite a fiasco getting there, but I hit Brainerd International Raceway for the Wednesday night drags. I made ram air and it blew the hood scoop off at high speeds. I repaired the hood scoop, took off the ram air, but the scoop wouldn't stay on and I almost lost it at 120 mph. I had to run...

We have some fun days here every now and then. The old Rolls has been here many times. The Mustang guy heard I can find old parts and get the old dogs fixed. The Coronet R/T heard about our reputation and brought it in. I have seen his car at several car shows, including last Saturday. The car...

A salon was drumming up business for their beauty salon and photography studio by posing with cars. I got a few pics. It was a good night, because my brother also when best car in show with his 73 Dart Sport.

My driveshaft came back and my vibration is gone. Time to hit the track. It's been a year and a half and it's finally smooth. I had it acceleration through 120 nice and smoothly.

It was very unexpected, because I need a paint job and there were a lot of nice cars there, but I took 3rd place in the 1970 class at G.B. Leighton's car show. Last year I won employee pick. I left in a long burnout, and I'm sure that was remembered and helped me win today. So naturally I did it...

Apparently the only motor that anybody thinks comes in my car is a 340. Or maybe it is the most desirable. Every person who sees my car asks me " what do you have in it, a 340? " It's getting late in the year and it is getting more and more annoying. I usually tell them I don't have anything...

I had to share this. We are slow at work and my partner is on a forum to see what fun mods he can do to his new Dodge Ram. There was a "what kind of oil should I use thread?". There was the usual griping about not another oil thread, then came the gem. One guy posted this ... Amsoil is the...

Every Friday night the city of North Saint Paul closes Main Street down for six or seven blocks and only cars 1975 or older are allowed to park on the street or in parking lots. This Friday was the first show of the year and it was packed. I got there late and didn't get a lot of pictures, but...

We got a lot of old cars in for repair at work this week. A 1965 Olds Cutlass convertible, a 1967 (I think) GTO, and a rare 1969 Camaro Z28 with a 302 with cross ram dual carb intake. It has 22,000 actual miles and looks brand new. We were just adjusting the lash since it uses solid lifters. You...