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    [WANTED] 727 Trans Brake Valve Body and Shifter

    Wanted to buy 727 trans brake valve body and shifter. Let me know what you have!
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    Non mopar hurst shifter ID help

    This summer I acquired this hurst shifter. The problem is I have no idea what it is from. The guy that I got it from thought that it was first generation firebird. I have searched the internet and have not been able to verify that, and cannot find pictures of anything remotely similar. Based...
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    Mini starter connections

    It seems that later magnums used different connections. From what I gather they have the large threaded hot terminal, but the smaller terminal for the solenoid has a blade style of connector. These later ones seem to be more common now in my local wrecking yards. Has anyone tried one of these...
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    Tach Drive Distributor ID

    So I need some help ID'ing this distributor. It cam with the '50 Dodge that I just bought. It is clearly a small block tach drive distributor (I compared the shaft length to a know small block distributor). I will be selling it, but this is not a for sale thread. I want to gather any info that...
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    [SOLD] 4 speed setup

    For sale is a 4 speed conversion set up for a second generation (67-76) mopar A body (dart, valiant, duster, demon, barracuda). Included is the bellhousing, lower cover, starter tin (forward cover), OE floor hump, pedals, OE inner fender reinforcement, z bar, pedal to z bar rod, clutch fork...
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    My new project

    So today I brought home my nex project, a 50 Dodge with Plymouth front clip. Plans are to leave the body exactly as it is, and do it up gasser style. I am thinking I beam front end, 440, fenderwell headers etc.. I cant wait to start working on it, but need to put my 55 back together first, and...
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    [WANTED] B Body Control Arm

    I am looking for a friend who is restoring a 67 GTX. He needs a replacement OEM lower passenger side control arm with sway bar tab. I have been told that E bodies are the same? If anyone has a decent arm for sale and is willing to ship to western Canada let me know, thanks!
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    Damaged Torque Converter Ring Gear

    So I have a customers transmission here for some work. He brought with it a brand new quality 3500 torque converter. This is a 20 plus year old, never run converter. Somewhere along the line a single tooth has been knocked off the ring gear. I have considered sending it away to have the ring...
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    Spring Fling Las Vegas

    My brother has committed and entered the spring fling in Vegas this year. He has a couple years under his belt with his 67 Dart now and has done quite well locally. I just booked my flights to fly down for the event, should be an awesome time! Is anyone else entered or going?
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    May need help transporting car from Cincinnati area to northern Washington state

    Hello all. I am looking at a roller A body barracuda that is near Cincinnati. If I can strike a deal on it (will depend on shipping costs) I will need transportation for the car west, preferably to northern Washington state where I can meet it, however anywhere within a days drive of Oroville WA...
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    727 Governor Weight Differences

    Governor Weights. I am rebuilding an 85 727 with some performance upgrades. This is a non lock up small block 727 and is the newest one that I have done. I am just starting sub assembly mods and rebuilds and have run into a snag with the governor. I was ready to install an A&A 5600 governor...
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    Is my car overpriced?

    So, with the traffic that the overpriced duster thread has been getting, and the lack of responses that I am getting on my car I wonder, is my car overpriced? I know it isn't an a body. I have it cross posted on craigslist, Facebook, the 55 & 56 Dodge group and over at forwardlook.net. Here is a...
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    [FOR SALE] 1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer $$ PRICE REDUCED $$

    Member Posts: 25 Up for sale is my 1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer. My father and I purchased this car in the mid 80s as a father son project. At the time it had been parked since 68 as the original hemi had spun a bearing. We rebuilt the hemi, gave the car its first and only repaint...
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    Second Gen Barracuda VIN

    I am currently looking at a 69 Barracuda notchback. The VIN starts with BH23. Were both fastback and notchback BH23, or was one BH29? Is there any way to tell from the fender tag or VIN if it is a formula S or cuda? Does anyone know any good decoding sites for the fender tag? Thanks!
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    [FOR SALE] 70 Camaro Race Car

    Posting this for my buddy Al, he is selling his 70 Camaro, see the link for details. Runs mid to high 9s. The car is in kelowna, British Columbia. The price is i Canadian, so like 25% cheaper for our American neighbors. Delivery can be arranged to Washington state. Asking 28,500 CDN, will...
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    Went racing this weekend

    Yeah I know, its not an A body...... I dont have one at the moment, havent found my second gen notchback or ragtop yet. The hunt is still on. I thought that I would share anyhow..... I took the 55 to the Langley Loafers old time drags this weekend. Had a great weekend, the 55 ran its best to...
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    833 side cover interchange

    I seem to recall reading somewhere that the later style (71 up?) interlock side cover and shift forks can be used on an earlier style (70 down?) transmission. I believe that the interlock is better..... and I know from personal experience that the later style shift forks are stronger. I have...
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    Homeless Issues and Support

    I know that it seems everyone is asking for money and I dont want to be one of "those people" who are constantly looking for others to fund their cause. I just thought that I would share as I am proud that our son is trying to help out and make a difference. Our son Ryan is spending five...
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    Need help identifying pistons

    Can anyone help me ID these? They are for sale locally, are a partial set and are cheap. Honestly I am kind of leery about buying them and am starting to think I should just buy a new set..... They are supposed to be standard bore 440 pistons. Can anyone tell if they are cast or forged...
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    Air fuel meter question

    I know very little about air fuel meters....... but can see how nice they would be to properly jet and set up a carb and have often thought about buying one. A coworker of mine has this one for sale, lightly used, for $200 CDN. Is this a decent meter? What are they worth used? This one is set...
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    [WANTED] Big block pistons

    Wanted..... good used set of pistons for a 440. Forged preferred, something that will net me in the ballpark of 9.5:1 to 10:1with my iron closed chamber heads. Standard bore to .030. Or a set to build an old school 400 based stroker with a 440 crank. What have you got, thanks!
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    mzak88 your inbox is full

    Hey mzak, I have been trying to message you, I have some interior bits for you. Your inbox is full and won't accept messages. Cheers
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    "stall converters". Is it just me?

    Is it just my or does it bug anyone else when people say "it has a stall converter in it" or "I want to put a stall converter in it"? Come on people. All torque converters have a stall speed. This is the speed (engine rpm) that the engine it is bolted to cannot pass through if the transmission...
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    8 3/4 Whats it worth thread.....

    Yes..... another WIW thread. I normally have an idea what things are worth but am a little stumped here. A friend is cleaning out some old parts and asked me to sell these for him.... One used set of aftermarket 5:38 gears for a 742 case in nice shape and a used set of factory 3:23 gears for a...
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    VW TDI clutch question

    So I have a chance to buy an 04 TDI for cheap. The car is in good shape but makes a loud clacking noise. The shop told the owner that it needs a clutch and flywheel. Aparently the dual mass flywheel has failed. Does anyone have experience with these? Does the diagnosis sound right? Any words...
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    727 Slipping - What is it?

    So a friend contacted me yesterday about his 727. It was apparently rebuilt several years ago with some kind of shift kit. It sees mlld street and some drag strip use but has not accumulated a lot of miles. It has a factory automatic valve body. He reported that yesterday it started slipping in...
  27. d55dave

    Would you be upset, should I be?

    So...... a few weeks ago a member posted that he was looking for a factory kickdown linkage for a 73 340 dart. I happen to have one from a 74 360 Dart.... very likely the same thing. I contacted the member (and mentioned in the post that I had one) to say that I would try to find mine and may...
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    [WANTED] Notchback Barracuda

    I am looking for a notchback (67-69) barracuda to purchase. I would prefer a roller or project car, drivetrain is not important but will consider all cars from shells to complete. Would prefer a car located in western Canada or Washington state / Oregon / Idaho. The car would be going to a...
  29. d55dave

    Impending Sprag Failure

    I am in the middle of rebuilding a '65 727 for a friend. He is putting together a big block '64 fury and wants a slip yoke cable shift transmission ('65 only) to retain the push buttons. He supplied a big block cable shift case and I found, from another friend, a small block '65 727 to harvest...
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    Puppies

    So my wife has always wanted to experience having a litter of pups. We have had boston terriers as family pets for almost 20 years, they are awesome family dogs. Earlier this year we bred our girl, Abbie and three days ago her litter arrived. Just one litter, we are not a puppy mill.... they...
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