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    How Not To Fill Grease Gun

    Don't know if the zerk fittings I found on the front suspension of my 1996 Dodge Dakota were factory installed or are the result of aftermarket replacement components. Any way, my Autozone purchased grease gun (pistol grip) never seemed to work right until I watched a video on how to refill it...
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    Air Compressor Nozzle "Failure"

    New six gallon Dewalt air compressor from Home Depot included some "free" cheap axx accessories. When I tightened the hose adaptor fitting into the nozzle for the first time, the pot metal split open. The nozzle weighs about the same as a hummingbird feather.
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    How long is a add for a mopar car for sale active?

    I posted an ABody for sale on October 20, 2023 and it had not sold yet. Can forum members still find my add after all this time? Thank you.
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    Another "Is this still available?" Response

    In other words, it may very well be an interested party, but someone too lazy to type in their own personal message? And why wouldn't one say instead: "Hey, I'm interested in your item, when can I inspect it please?"
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    Another "Is this still available?" Response

    I just posted a seven year old, 17 foot RV trailer for sale on facebook marketplace. Ten minutes later I rv'd my first so-called response: "Is this still available?. Well, duh, I just posted it minutes ago! I heard somewhere awhile back that responses like that are not genuine, although I don't...
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    What Differential Do You Have in Your 1965 Barracuda?

    I wonder if mine is a warranty differential, never considered that before?
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    What Differential Do You Have in Your 1965 Barracuda?

    Don't know for sure what it had from the factory, but a previous owner installed an 8 3/4 open rear end (489 case) in my '65 Formula S automatic. (did you notice the big dent in the lower part of the center rear?).
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    What'a an AMG?

    Thank you very much for the warning. I told the girl exactly what you said and she denied being some kind of cheat. Well, time will tell!
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    What'a an AMG?

    I would suspect most of 'em are pretty low miles with that kind of maintenance expense. Jay Leno probably has one or two.
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    What'a an AMG?

    Lady said she spent $200 grand too. Is that even possible?
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    What'a an AMG?

    That's a good way to put it.
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    What'a an AMG?

    Was chatting on "Whatsapp" with a young lady who is a graduate of Florida State University who majored in "monetary finance". For some reason, still to be determined, she looked me up on a website Expat.com When she told me she had purchased an AMG for herself, I had no idea what kind of car...
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    Factory Power Brake Fun (not really)

    Update: Drove around the block with the power brake booster hose disconnected; found the same brake pedal effort either way, with the hose on or off. No booster boost at all.
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    Screw the gifts, whats for Christmas Breakfast??

    Home-made Apple Pie (leftover from several days ago) and the usual coffee.
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    Factory sway bar color?

    The '60's Valiants were better rallye cars than drag racers.
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    How much you paying for gas now ?

    Regular is $5.14 USD per gallon here in Mexico.
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    Factory sway bar color?

    I imagine factory sway bars were not painted (or if so, black). I had some left over John Deere green I used the first time. The second time I stepped things up to red (matching the Commando 273 engine paint now). I wanted to "feature" the sway bar, more so than hide it.
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    Introducing Project "Scabra Tulitque"

    Update: One step forward, two steps back. After re-installing the dash with the new circuit board, the fuel gauge rose to 1/8th full, which should be about right. I got so excited I took a spin to the closest gas station (PEMEX) to fill her up (for the first time in years) in order to gloat on...
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    Factory Power Brake Fun (not really)

    I noticed awhile ago when I pressed the power brake pedal on the '65 Formula S that the idle speed would change. Then I noticed the idle speed was not changing when pressing on the brake, but the idle was then rough and the power brake assist was no longer available. Took an extreme effort...
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    Introducing Project "Scabra Tulitque"

    That's what he told me, he could match the door keys if I so choose.
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    Introducing Project "Scabra Tulitque"

    Update: I was having trouble turning the ignition key. Local locksmith disassembled the tumblers and made two keys that work fine. I was surprised he made the first new key by hand using a file! Then he made a second key to match on the machine. Paid $250.00 Mexican pesos (about $15.00 USD)...
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    Introducing Project "Scabra Tulitque"

    Working on the dash. Tested the inoperative fuel and coolant temperature gauges (one at a time) by grounding both wires that connect to their respective sensors. Both needles rose quickly to maximum value. Took the defective odometer to a local shop. "Alejandro" found the reason the odometer...
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    '65 Odometer only reads 1/10th of miles?

    Update: Visited a local gauge repair shop. The owner immeadiatly noticed cracks in the white portion of the odometer on the far right (where the tip of the pen is pointing in the photo). I decided to simply put the speedo back in the dash as is for now. Trying to place some type of glue/adhesive...
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    My '65 Formula S Data Sheet

    In the above posted dealer info (very complete, thank you) I don't see at first glance an option for a factory passenger side outside mirror (and my vehicle has none). I thought somewhere in the past I read it was a dealer installed option. Anyone know for sure? The reason for this thread: Just...
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    '65 Odometer only reads 1/10th of miles?

    The speedo has been acting like this ever since purchased the vehicle more than 10 years ago.
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    '65 Odometer only reads 1/10th of miles?

    In our '65 Valiant Signet convertible 273 Auto, the speedo works and the tenths on the odometer move like they should. However, the tenths never move the next mile digit so the mileage always stays the same. I removed the speedo and can't see anything wrong from the outside. I doubt there is...
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    Gone in 60 Seconds (youtube)

    Watch it here:
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    My DIY Smoke Machine

    Without the smoke
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    My '65 Formula S Data Sheet

    Fender Tag Decode 1-1 left manual outside mirror 3-9 variable speed wipers w/washer AB-31 273 V8 4bbl C-2 Barracuda Formula S Package D-5 Automatic Transmission E-1 Air Conditioning w/Heater F-1 Power Brakes Q-1 AM Music Master Radio T-8 Tachometer V-3 Back-up Lights...
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    350 HP 318 Build

    A little pricey. Engine Factory 318 Mopar Engine 350 Horsepower 400 Torque |
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