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    Time to play - what are these parts?

    Could be mistaken but I think they are the clips used to help get tire chains around the tire, but I haven't seen a pair of them in 30+ years...
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    Duster 340 not a muscle car...

    Just an applied case of the theory that the biggest mouth is powered by the smallest brain....
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    My New 74 Dart Sport

    Nice ride- wish I had one...
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    [FOR SALE] Snap-On KR537 D top box for sale

    Selling my old Snap-On top box after 20+ years of using it. Drawers still slide open and shut easily, lid and door close-have original lock, just not in it at the moment. Showing it's years of use, but still a good solid Snap-On box. Listing it here for a week first, then ??? Asking $500; box is...
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    My 1973 Dodge Dart Sport Project

    Back in the day the shortest oil filter available was a Fram PH43-originally for a 71 Dodge Colt/Plymouth Cricket. Only held 1/2 quart.
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    Help with stock number....please!

    Cleaning up the tool box clutter and came across the old Snap-on tool for the beehive brake shoe hold down springs for early A-bodies. Been laying in the drawer so long the plastic handle disintegrated. Hoping someone here can help with the original Snap-on number so I can stamp it on the...
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    Quick z bar help

    First guess worn or missing bushings, broken or missing retainer for bushings; possibly pivots loose at block/bellhousing and inner fender; pivot torn through sheet metal if the brace for it is not on the inner fender....
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    ***Well, whadya think...??***

    I wouldn't be interested in anything ol' Duane was involved in- be too afraid his arrogance would rub off...JMHO
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    Feature Magazine Coverage for Scrapyard Scamp

    While it's not something I would have done (or honestly even considered) it's too bad the haters can't stop long enough to consider the time/thought/engineering skills and knowledge required to pull this off. And on top of that, to end up with a reliable, apparently fun to drive car. Giant...
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    What is it? Gold thing on this master cyl

    Those are aftermarket residual pressure valves. Supposedly, they improve braking performance by keeping pressures up in the system- less pedal effort, etc. if you believe the advertising...
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    AKC Wiemaraner puppies

    Purebred AKC pups- 5 females, 2 males. Whelped 4-26-13 (Hemi puppies!) PM me for pics/questions. Available 07-05. $700 each with all paperwork. Pups are in Mesa, AZ. Thanks!
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    What to put where radio was

    Gauges...???
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    Home remidies for the comman cold?

    Good old fashioned hot toddy- 1-2 tbsps whiskey, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1-2 tbsps honey in a coffee cup, fill with water and microwave until hot. Sip until it's gone and you'll sleep like a baby...
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    New Year Resolutions

    Be more thankful of what I do have and ***** less about what I don't...
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    thoughts ?

    Might take a close look at the distributor cap for small cracks or carbon tracking-either one shows itself more in high humidity or rainy weather. Just a thought...
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