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    Paid to restore a car.... Questions.

    Full disclosure: It's a 1965 Mustang. Beyond that, someone I went to school with has decided to buy a 1965 Mustang he found while working in the insurance business. Inline 6, automatic car. Exterior shots from what I see show a sunfaded finish, minimal rust. He says it needs driver floor...
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    Ideas on money making activities during down time at new job

    Long story short: Old job was 9-5, sitting at a desk, selling speed and performance parts. Company decided to close the call center, so I am out the door. I have a new job (thankfully, only out 2 weeks), in the maintenance field of a huge commercial food processing plant. Hours are 4:30pm to...
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    Another possible solution for title problems.

    Long story short, is I am looking at getting a title for my 1970 Challenger. I have had it sitting for 15 years, non roadworthy. I had a title, signed by previous owner, but state to state difference, meant I had to have it running to take it to my local DMV for VIN # inspection, which it...
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    How do I identify a 6v electrical system on an older British car?

    Slightly off topic of Mopars I know, but I need your insight. I have been asked to resurrect a 1954 Morgan. The family (mom, son and daughter), have some background on the car, but not much help beyond that. I am not too afraid of the basic points ignition, etc, but it will DEFINATELY need...
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    Fire destroys Smokey Yunick's garage

    http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/local/east-volusia/2011/04/26/fire-destroys-racing-innovator-smokey-yunicks-garage.html
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    grease recommendation for tool box slides / best way to clean old tools?

    I inherited from my father in law, an old Mac or Matco toolbox, basic bottom and top setup. When he spent money on tools, he bought good stuff, so I am excited to inventory and figure out exactly what I have. The box and tools are greasy, old, and dirty. I am going over this weekend, to...
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    A Midwest 'Overhaul'n' for a Marine...

    I have a friend who is a Marine. He has been working diligently on a 1966 Chevy Pickup (gasp) that he recently repainted. He just got the engine back from machine shop right before he had to leave for 6 weeks for Sargent school. I spoke to his wife, and she is on board. Myself and a...
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    Cheapest place for replacement fuel tanks

    1976 Dart. /6 car Anyone got lead for cheap gas tank suppliers?
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    How do you get your trader rating to show in your profile or signature?

    What do I adjust to get seller rating to show like others? I can't find the setting!:banghead:
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    Shot in the Dark: Anyone familiar with Kia cars?

    My wife's secondary mother has a 2004 Kia Sedona (minivan) that has 47K miles (avg 8K miles a year). She wants us to buy it from her, so Joann has a newer better vehicle. I have been reluctant, but it's a good little van, and makes the spouse happy. My only concern is transaxle. On cold...
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    Theological question regarding MPG and daily driver

    I guess it would be better termed as Theoretical, not Theological... Question: what would you do? DD is 97 Ram 1/2 2wd 5.9 and 5 speed manual with 3.55 gears. I am getting a solid 15-16 MPG per tank on daily driver duty. With my amount of driving, I am spending approximately 1,800.00 per...
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    Off the wall fun, zoomy exhaust for friends car

    Friend has a 93 Geo Storm that he uses as a beater with heater. He rides his Suzuki M109R during the summer. The Geo gets little love, but is bullet proof reliable. We even hit it with flat black paint over the summer, to give it a stealth look. The other day, the exhaust broke at the weld of...
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    Excited, just got offered a Mastiff

    I have always wanted a Mastiff. Big Beautiful regal dogs. Someone from church has offered me a 1 year old, that has been raised around kids. Part of me is greedy and would like the puppy time, plus the chance to lay the foundation my way, but on the other hand, 1 year old is pretty young, and...
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    Need Help. Calendar of popular motorsport events and their months

    I am working on a calendar of events, market type tools, for 2011 for work. I sell specialty wheels and tires. The core business is truck and offroad, with drag, street, tuner, and OE mixed in. I need suggestions for monthly themes based on popular motorsports events throught he calendar year...
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    Any health care professionals?

    Is it normal or reason that after a significant weight loss, that "colds" become more frequent, and more severe then when the person was carrying more weight?
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    Need a fresh set of eyes on cooling problem, help?

    Long story short: My buddy and I flip cars on the side to keep family budgets in check. We have a car that we thought we had resolved, but is now acting up on new owner. Warning: non Mopar. 98 Lincoln Continental. 4.6 V8 transverse mount FWD. We bought it under premise that it would...
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    OFF TOPIC: Suggested list for Camping

    Short Story: My brother and 2 buddies are leaving town for a weekend. No wives, children, cell phones, etc. 2nd weekend in October. 4 hour drive, boating on pontoon, etc 2 of the 3 amigos are being slight butt heads about planning. Fly by the seat of the pants, they say. I am not...
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    Saw the Blue's Mobile on the way into work this morning!

    What a way to start the day! Driving into work, I see an old Dodge front end in my rear view mirror. "Hmmm, not a car you see on the road every day" I though to self. White and Black, spotlight on the pillar, Star on the door, push bumper, with sticker on trunk "Chicago or bust" Guy...
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    Anyone familiar with the patent process?

    I had an idea come to me this morning. It is automobile exhaust related. Anyone have any experience with the patent process, and what the process and cost is?
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    Had to share with someone, motorcycle progress

    I bought my first bike a few weeks back. 84 Kawasaki Gpz550. Plans are hard tail, and ride. I made some progress on it last night, and have to share with someone. Rotors, Caliper Brackets, Calipers, and overall shot. As of now, engine and trans are out, and bare frame awaits pressure...
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    Interesting paint scheme

    http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/1794754788.html
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    Small block/distributor reset after build/theory/LONG READ!

    Am I missing a piece of the puzzle? Small block mopar. Scenerio is engine rebuild, so distributor has been removed, timing set installed, engine rotated around, etc. Magnum fuel injected engine in 97 Ram. KNOWN IDEAS... Drive gear has hex at bottom. Drive gear can slid into place any which...
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    broke out my buddies Valiant

    It has been sitting in my garage in storage (we flip cars out of his garage), and we busted it out, fixed leaky thermostat housing, changed oil, etc. This was a test ride, to get the juices flowing. We took a bunch of pictures up a local school. I cannot open photobucket at work, but...
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    carb issues....suggestions

    Carb started misbehaving on the way into work this AM. Fuel is seeping past the grommet that surrounds the accelerator pump arm, and AFTER shutoff, leaking past out the throttle shafts. Brand new fuel pump and filter. I am thinking needle and seat are not sealing? Perhaps float...
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    Good "mopar" weekend

    I had an awesome Mopar weekend Friday evening I put plugs / wires / cap / rotor / fuel filter on my 75 Colt that has been sitting in the back yard.... it fired instantly, warmed up, coolant circulated, and quit smoking after oil in cylinders cleared out....VICTORY#1 Saturday I started "un...
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    Storing a vehicle outside, best prep?

    I have a 1970 Challenger that I have owned for years. I bought it for daily driving, but also bought the nicest car I could afford back then. It was a DD for 5-7 years. It is a /6 Deputy car, that is currently 440/727/8.75 with 3.23 gears. It is a solid overall car, with good floors...
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    Rattle can aluminum paint....recommendations?

    I am looking to spray my stock "beer barrell" intake on my 97 Ram. The 360 is almost ready, and I want to paint the intake. It has been steam washed, but still has some stains. Anyone have recommendations / results for paint that looks aluminum? Did you clear coat it? I would prefer it be...
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    generally excited, progress on 1997 Ram, had to tell someone

    My 1997 Ram DD is down. We slid standard size rod bearings in 6 months ago. It now has main bearing knock. 318 with 5 speed, 2wd with 207K. Previous owner had 5th wheel in it, as the holes are in the bed and the bolts on the frame. It has not had it easy. I got it to a buddies house and we...
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    Off the wall... Trade 70 Challenger for 99-01 Ram Sport Diesel?

    Slightly off the wall, and my half of the bargain is un-prepared, but any one got a 99-01 Ram Cummins Quad Cab, 6'5 bed, that they would trade for a 1970 Challenger? 2 or 4wd? If auto, wife could drive in pinch, but if manual, she can never drive it.... Hmmmm :D I am really getting the Diesel...
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    What options are REQUIRED for your daily driver?

    What options are REQUIRED for your daily driver. What can you not live without? Do these requirements change if you were driving a A body on daily basis? EDIT Added more questions: If there was an A body that was designed to be a daily driver, would you drive it, and would you pay for...
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