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  1. Trevor B

    [FOR SALE] 1973 Dart Sport with 360/380

    I have decided to sell my 1973 Dodge Dart Sport (the 1973-74 version of the Demon). It is ugly but beautiful. Could be the perfect rat rod or restoration. Car is located in Novato, California, 94949 It is an original 340 car with AC and I even have the original 340 short block (which would...
  2. Trevor B

    Time to let her go

    Hi All, Although I have bought five A-Bodies since I started my (short) car-guy life in 2014, I've never sold one. I ask you for your help/advice in valuing and selling this one... The Brown Barchetta! I built this car after a moron wrecked my beloved 1973 Duster at the end of the dragstrip at...
  3. Trevor B

    Is my 904 toast?

    Last night at the drag strip, I experienced a sound/feeling that spelled bad news. It was my 5th run of the night and somewhere in 2nd gear I felt and heard a big vibration and shaking, can't really call it a grind but it was hard to really hear over the engine and the guy next to me. I felt...
  4. Trevor B

    How do slants fit in righthand drive cars?

    As I was looking at the right side of the slant in my 1971 Duster today, I wondered how they got these into Australian cars. Obviously, it was a very popular engine down there but did they shift the entire engine leftward? How did this work?
  5. Trevor B

    [SOLD] Custom Slant 6 Torque Converter: 1967+68

    This is a hybrid torque converter custom built to fit a 1967 and earlier crank and a 1968 and later 904 transmission. The pilot hole on the '67 and down crank is smaller than the '68 and up so, instead of enlarging it, you just use this TC. I had it built in 2017 by Transtar so I could drive...
  6. Trevor B

    Did you know you can power wash your jeans?

    Well... you can. Several pairs were so completely greased through and filthy there was no way they were going to be allowed in the washing machine. I sprayed them down with simple green in the backyard, let them set a little bit, then took the power washer to them. It works great! Edit, per...
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    Odd brake/tail light problem

    Hi All, First off, let me just say that when I finished putting this ugly 1973 Dart Sport 340 together a month ago, all of the lights worked the way they should (and when they should). I have done nothing but race the car at the brackets for about a month, once a week. That is to say, the car...
  8. Trevor B

    Serpentine belt tensioner is jumping and acting weird

    The belt tensioner is acting strangely – can anyone help diagnose this problem? Engine: Crate Magnum 380/360 with a serpentine set-up from a mid-90s Jeep. Everything was fine before I changed the belt set-up: I deleted the power steering pump and added a dummy AC idler on top to get the belt...
  9. Trevor B

    Unsafe K-member!

    I was looking at the k-member I pulled from a 1973 Dart Sport . I got this car to replace my poor crashed Duster and am using as much as possible from the old car, including my k-member, already full of engine/headers/steering box/whatever. So out came the entire front suspension, steering...
  10. Trevor B

    Super simple/brilliant rattle can tool: Rustoleum Comfort Grip

    I saw this advertised when I was pricing primer - seemed like a decent gamble at $7. It is a fantastic addition to the shop!
  11. Trevor B

    Harbor Freight jack stands recalled

    Did y'all know about this? Harbor Freight Jack Stands Recalled for Risk of Collapsing
  12. Trevor B

    Where to get 8.25" axles

    What is the source for our A-body axles? Anyone making new ones? Mine came out of 1973 Dart Sport 340 and one is bent. 8.25" rear. 27 7/8" long 27 spline Large bolt pattern Thanks!
  13. Trevor B

    Alternator charging at consistent 14.7 V

    I have been having alternator problems - can’t get the stock one to charge right. So… I put in a brand new Tuff Stuff one wire that I was saving for a different car. It has an internal regulator: LINK I followed the directions and ran an 8 gauge wire directly to the starter relay. It works...
  14. Trevor B

    Window glass fastener tool

    This may be old news to many of you but my buddy and I did our first side glass yesterday. '73 Dart Sport driver door hadn't had a window in it for 10 years and most of the hardware was rusty. Getting those special fasteners off was a special pita. I present... The Simmons Tool (named after...
  15. Trevor B

    Fabricating hood scoop and bad at math... any help?

    I wonder if any of you can help me with some design/math problems. My high school math ran out right at A2 + B2 = C2 (which has totally come in handy) but there might possibly know some formulas that could help! Here’s the situation: I’m trying to fabricate a hood scoop for the beater race car...
  16. Trevor B

    Steering gear seal kit: Manual vs. Power?

    Is there a dedicated seal kit for manual, large sector? Rockauto usually is a good source for part numbers but all of their kits ~appear~ to be for power boxes.
  17. Trevor B

    Checking k-frame for straightness

    I've pulled the k-frame from my poor crashed Duster and am preparing to install into new body. But the impact must have bent the left lower control arm and left strut rod. I'm replacing those but how can I check to see if the k-frame itself is bent?
  18. Trevor B

    Body sheet metal vs floor pan

    Just picked up a Dart Sport to build into a bracket car - it's super straight, except the floor pans, which are totally rusted out, and the trunk pan, which I'd prefer to patch up. I still have most of the car this one is replacing, my poor (crashed by an idiot) 73 Duster. Meaning I have a ton...
  19. Trevor B

    What's the weirdest thing you've found in a car?

    I just picked up a '73 Dart Sport roller - planning on transferring the driveline from my crashed '73 Duster bracket car. While cleaning out years of all sorts of mess, I popped off the door panel and found, inside... a hefty pile of credit cards, membership cards, gift cards, etc. All were...
  20. Trevor B

    Door glass compatibility: Demon glass into a 1973 Dart Sport?

    Will this work? I need glass for the driver's side door and have a donor Demon (don't know if 71 or 72) door. Before I go through the hassle of removing the glass I'd like to know it will actually fit! Thanks!
  21. Trevor B

    Tools Explained

    TOOLS EXPLAINED DRILL PRESS : A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the room, denting the freshly-painted project which you had carefully set in the corner where nothing could...
  22. Trevor B

    How do you protect new paint during restoration?

    The 1971 Duster is coming back from body shop with new paint later this week and will need good protection during the (probably very) long rebuild process. What is the best way to keep it safe in the garage? Towels? Moving blankets? Some kind of plastic wrap? I have a really good cover but...
  23. Trevor B

    An idiot killed my baby. Need advice.

    Very sad news... my beloved '73 Plymouth Duster is dead. A complete moron crashed into me on the drag strip Wednesday night, 8/7/19 at Sonoma Raceway. I walked away, somehow, but she is totaled. I am extremely lucky and was wearing a helmet. The guy who crashed us was a newbie and an fool to...
  24. Trevor B

    Scary steering shaft/coupler failure!

    This is a picture of the steering coupler coming apart on my ’68 Barracuda AS I WAS DRIVING IT. The shaft is pulling back out of the coupler. In fact, the shoes had come almost completely out of the coupler right as I was turning back into the garage after a spirited tuning/testing drive on a...
  25. Trevor B

    How to adjust timing if you can't see the timing marks?

    I have a weird situation and would love any creative solutions people may have: My Duster has a 360 magnum crate engine that I bought used - it's in great condition and runs strong. However, the previous owner had installed a serpentine belt system, I believe from a Jeep Grand Cherokee or...
  26. Trevor B

    Transmission advice

    Hi All, My 68 Barracuda is getting a new engine and rear end... a newly rebuilt 360 that should be good for 350 hp. Currently has straight 6 and /6 904. I'm going to switch out the rear end to an 8.75" w/ 3.55 suregrip and also transmission (obviously). Here are my transmission choices: 1) A...
  27. Trevor B

    Inconsistent shifting: any ideas?

    When racing, I am experiencing shifts all over the map from 1-2. Sometimes they feel crisp/firm, other times, "stock," and sometimes very soft. Starting in Low, shifting to 2 at 5500 RPM, then to 3 at 5500 RPM. 1973 Plymouth Duster Torqueflite 904 with TF-2 shift kit (installed by my trans...
  28. Trevor B

    [WANTED] 1968 Barracuda lower trunk molding

    Looking for something is decent condition. Please let me know what you've got. Thanks, Trevor
  29. Trevor B

    [WANTED] Heater controls and (good) circuit board for 68 Barracuda

    Not sure about the compatibility of these parts with other years. Please let me know what you've got if it will work and look nice. My heater controls are broken and the circuit board has pins falling out and soldered back in! Thanks, Trevor
  30. Trevor B

    Mopar Performance 360/380 running pretty hot

    We just installed a Mopar Performance 360 380 hp in my '73 Duster. It is a strong runner and came to me with about 4k miles on it. It seems happiest between 195 and 205 degrees! I cannot confirm whether it is supposed to be running that hot - lots of magnum guys on other forums say 205-215 is...
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