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    Super Stocks / Pro Stocks from the 70's Finishes and suggestions

    I am taking my 1976 Dart, and building a 1970's type Super Stock clone. I have 15 x 3.5 front and 15 x 14 Cragar Super Trick wheels. I have a 383 that is going in, with a single carb tunnel ram intake. I will cut down 8.75 C body axle, and it will have very mild gears. I haven't decided on...
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    Is this car worth the money, opinions

    I will grab pics tonight, they got deleted off my phone... Car is for sale locally. Work changed, shorter commute, got the itch for a hot rod to drive. 74-75 Duster The good: 360, Edelbrock 4 bbl, Mopar Performance finned valve covers 727 Auto 8.75 big bolt pattern disc brakes Extra doors...
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    Inherited Tools, what should I do?

    Father in law passed away around the first of the year. Son went through and took a few, left me the rest. Old boy was a mechanic back in the day, had a lot of stuff, much of it quality Made in USA stuff, in several quantites of each. I have some Craftsman stuff, but much is Made in China...
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    Exterior house color suggestions

    Secondary mother's house. Currently for sale, but exterior paint is terrible, so I am going to pressure wash and paint. Small house. What color would be best to brighten curb appeal?
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    M4S super car from the Wraith movie....

    I saw a back cover photo in a Mopar magazine talking about this car. I decided to do some research on it last night. Mopar had a killer shape with this car....I envision with an SRT-4 drivetrain, modern wheels, killer paint. Here is the site dedicated to the restoration, kit car potential...
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    Straight outta the 70's Pro Stock, or Pro Street modern twist?

    Trying to decide if I want to go more modern Pro Street or vintage 70's Pro Stock on my Colt build. Car is going to have the following: Cragar Super Trick wheels, tubbed, running 383 big block, with single 4 tunnel ran, and a scoop of some sort, either open, or mailbox, or functional butterfly...
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    what are they teaching kids these days?...

    8 year old was out the the garage with me last night, helping clean work bench so I can rebuild the 1945 series carb for the Dart. He is sitting on the bench, and I am talking about what the carb is, what it does, etc. I was explaining the difference between the small 1 barrel, and the larger...
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    Cars "bought" and "sold for" examples thread?

    People tend to use Ebay as a measuring stick as to what a car is worth. What if we started a thread where a seller or buyer, could list details on the car they bought or sold, along with price and pictures, to help prospective buyers or sellers judge the market better? This might also help...
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    Another this or that opinion question...Challenger, daily drive or sunny

    A buddy and I have an ongoing argument: You suddenly get a windfall. You get a new Challenger, free and clear. You pick the options, color, etc. For the sake of the discussion, it is completely paid for, and you have to keep it, no selling it buy something else. Maybe you had a wierd uncle...
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    Very Rare! Made of Unobtainium! 3 were made and I own 4! Sale ads

    /RANT ON Is it just me or is there an infusion of for sale ads, on members with very low post counts, who think their stuff is the Holy Grail? "Only 3 were ever made and I own all 4 of them..." "I know what it's worth, don't insult me by offering me money for my part..." "It's made of...
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    Reviving the Dart Lite for daily driving...how should I spend the $$$?

    I have asked this over at .org as well, but want you guys opinions: Existing daily driver is 1997 Ram, Club Cab, 1/2 ton, 2wd, 360, 5 Speed and 3.55 gears. 15-16 is consistent MPG even with Scan Guage and efficiency modifications, and good driving techniques. I am going revive the Dart Lite...
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    Sandbags in pickup bed, placement?

    Where to put sandbags, directly over the wheels, or in the back by the tailgate? Opinions?
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    Tubing thickness for full frame?

    I am building a full frame out of 2x4 mild steel rectangular tubing for my 75 Colt. This will not be a HARDCORE drag vehicle, but the front subframes are weak from rust. Here are some options: .120 = 11 Gauge .188 = 3/16 .250 = 1/4 .250 seems way overkill .188 seems a bit overkill, but it...
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    Gas powered pressure washer owns all.

    The wife bought me one for my birthday. I can't believe how nice it is to fire up and degrease an engine, or engine compartment, blast the driveway, etc. I truly consider it an MUST HAVE tool for the automotive enthusiast. It turned a greasy 130K mile engine into a gem in a matter of...
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    Oh hell yea, gotta love old cars....

    I have a 1975 Dodge Colt, that I bought with plans to make a drag car. It has been sitting, out back under the deck for 2 years. I want to get it out, and roadworthy, so that the Challenger can be put up, and the Dart gets the garage spot, to start body work. I need a backup car in a...
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    1971 Challenger from OVERHAULIN' on ebay

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-OVERHAULIN-CHALLENGER-CHIP-FOOSE-DESIGNED_W0QQitemZ330401927214QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item4ced7d502e For all the talk that the car was going to be in the family, forever it sure makes me wonder what is forcing the sale? I would think that it...
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    So I worked on Barry Grant's personal ride this week....

    I work at a WD for performance parts. We had a trade show, customer appreciation event. Barry Grant himself was manning their booth, and rolled into town on what was perceived to be blown headgaskets (down on power, over heating). The ride is a 69 Chevy 1 Ton camper special with a camper...
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    Positive feedback, moparracer95

    Matt was the first guy to contact me about the Schumacher mounts I had for sale. He asked the questions to clarify fitment, paid promptly, and responded as soon as the parts arrived to him. Outstanding communication, quick pay, excellent transaction! Thanks Matt!
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    Blacklace, this is ALL your fault. 1975 Dodge Colt....new project

    The idea of a Colt or Arrow with small block has been a long dormant thought, until you had to go and bring it up to the front. :D Just after your post started, this Gem of a car showed up on Craigslist. I obtained keys and title last night. Making pickup arrangements this afternoon...
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    Attn MEMIKE!

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Dart_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a635Q7c39Q3a1Q7c65Q3a12QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem140236800478QQitemZ140236800478 Benefits go to charity. !@!@!
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    Back to basics...A couple questions on my New A body!

    To make a long story short: I just won an auction on the car I have wanted for years. 1976 Dart Lite Here are questions: I have read these come with the 7.25 rear end. Can anyone confirm? I have heard that all 1976 Darts came with disc brakes. Can anyone confirm?
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