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    Anyone running 315s on 18" wheels?

    Is anyone running a 315 on an 18? If so what tire are you running? I am trying to figure out what wheel & tire combo I use with space of a mini tub.
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    Narrowing a Dana 60

    I have a Dana 60 out of a 69 Fargo to narrow build for my 69 dart. For those that have been down this road before, should I: 1)Build my housing length to stock specs, then pick rims accordingly? Or 2) Pick rims then build length specific to choosen rim? As I have to option to pick...
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    Photo links instead of uploads...........no more scrolling :(

    Its been a while since I've been on this site. I have decided to start viewing it more in hopes to get and keep me motivated on my car. The member restoration section has always been my favorite for this purpose, but it appear that the majority of thread are full of linked photos instead of...
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    Body Panels

    Who has the best quality replacement body panels these day? Or are they all the same?
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    spring mount measurement

    Would someone do me a favor and measure the width of the front spring mount? I am need to collect material so I can build my rear dollie legs for my dart and I am not around the car currently. I need to know the width of the spring mount so I purchased the proper sized square tubing to fab up...
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    enclosed trailer size

    I am shopping around for an enclosed trailer. What is the smallest trailer I can get away with for hauling 1969 dart and what is the suggested size I aim for based on your experience? (I would go measure the length of the car bumper to bumper for a minimal size requirement but I am not near the...
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    Cutting up a rear axle.

    Hey guys, I have chance you get a decent deal on a Truck Dana 60 so I am trying to do a little research on using this axle. I have emailed moser and strange to inquire on there expertise but was hoping someone could provide links as well. I have searching the board but find mostly threads...
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    STOLEN CAR. email forward

    i was forwarded this from a friend in alberta. figured here would be a good place to pass it on. Please Forward This car was stolen on January 14 2012-we all know the pain from a car guy point of view. If you are a Mopar guy or know a Mopar guy send this link-it has details...
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    AMD skins or fully OEM quarter?

    Should I go with skins or full oem quarters from AMD? and why?
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    stripping to bare metal

    I plan to start stripping my dart down to bare metal using chemical and mechanical means. I don't foresee there being any quick progression into panel replacement, body work then paint and don't want to strip to bare metal then have to go over the car again later on because of surface rust from...
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    heater motor delete

    I've been noticing a few builds where guys have been deleting the heater motor from the engine bay, welding up the hole to clean up the firewall. My questions is regarding the retrofit. What aftermarket heater box/system is the norm being used when a delete of this nature is being preformed...
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    used pricing?

    I am looking at a couple used A833's. First unit is a fully assembled A body short tail shaft 23 spline non overdrive trans. Complete with bell housing (small block I assume), shifter, shifter rods, pedals, cross member, z bar, fork, flywheel, and pressure plate. Second unit is a...
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    Header options for the 440?

    I have been looking around briefly at headers available for the 440 in an A body. TTI has footnotes stating that power steering can't be used and that tremec transmissions can't be used. Both are these are option I was looking at for my dart. When they state no power steering, does this take...
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    Weatherstripping chrome trim pieces

    Where are some of the best places to source new weatherstripping, felts, rubber scrappers. Basically all the window trim. All of my chromes except a couple pieces around the rear quater windows is in very good shape. However due to its age and weathering the rubbers are deteriorated. Do you...
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    69 Dodge F8 or F5???

    I am curious which color my car originally had. My build sheet calls the "uof" color F8 (what is uof?). Under "paint color" if states roof is F5 and body is F5. So I assume the car was painted 69 Dodge F5 "Medium Green Metallic". Am I correct? If so what is the uof color F8. Also, Can...
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    best quality panel?

    who offers the best quality replacement body panels for A bodies? more specifically my 69 Dart
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    What are the major differences between A904 and A727?

    i am going to build up my /6 A904 to go behind my turbocharged /6. been talking with a guy on the slant six board that successfully upgraded his A904 with a drum from an A999 to gain 5 clutches in the front and 4 in rear. along with other modifications. buddy told me that the torquefilite A727...
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    howling differential

    Hey Guys, I know this question is non a-body related and not even mopar but I couldn't think of anywhere else to give me an accurate and quick answer. I have a howl in my 1994 GMC K1500 4x4 starting at about the speed of 50 kilometer per hour up to 100ish. Soon as you let off the throttle the...
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    3 on the tree

    buddy at school has a 3 speed manual (three on the tree) around at his farm. I found this out as we got to talking about our mopars. He was wondering if a 3/tree would bolt up to a small block.......i didn't know the answer so i though i'd ask you guys. Anyone know? Thanks in Advance.
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    white gauge inserts

    i am not interested in this myself but though maybe some of you guys might be. heres a link http://www.whitegauges.net/ they have a new release for 67-72 darts
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    trim tool or socket?

    does anyone know of a tool or a way to get the retainers off that hold the dash switches in and the radio antenna in. mine are tight and can't seem to unscrew them without damaging them.
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    aftermarket k members.........again(sorry)

    i was reading in my mopar mag that almost all aftermarket k members like alterkations and other are considered race only. said only xv motorsports makes a good streetable version. (i don't see a body k member on their site even) can anyone fill me in? i hear the alterkation is a great...
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    Fuel grade and Compression ratio

    just wondering what compression ratio everyone has chosen and what grade of fuel you are running with that ratio.
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    sonic checking blocks

    anybody get this done? thoughts on it? worth it--waste of money?
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    I knew the Hemi was great but..........

    I just finished watching "American Muscle Car" and they were doing American engine builders big block shoot outs. Mostly in original equipment. I knew the Hemi was THE engine, but i didn't realize that everyone else was so far off the game. Needless to say it made me glad to be a Mopar man once...
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    vibration in steering

    my girlfriends 98 ford escort has a constant vibration. steering is tight, tire pressures correct, no growling or clunks. I haven't checked ball joints or tie rods due lack of time and mostly laziness. I am leaning towards an out of balance or separated tire. Sound correct? Tires are old and...
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    cruise weekend here in town (pictures)

    thought i'd share some of the mopar pictures i took yesterday at the local show and shine
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    340 vs 360

    Hey guys------- I know that the 340 is the more sot after engine and is a stronger unit (well back in the day) more expensive, harder to find etc etc I know the 360 was a dog compared to the 340 back in the day, but one would think with today technology (after market head, intake etc) that you...
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    Featured Cars!!!!!!!!!!!

    there are a lot of beautiful car involved with this website. i was just wondering how many guys have had their car in a magazine?
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    an engines redline

    heres one for you engine guys............ i was just reading a post in the slant 6 section about redline of a slant 6 then i thought to myself. How exactly is a redline determined? is it the point where your torque and hp curves fall off? anyone?
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