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  1. jonn6464

    Good Guy Alert!!

    Hey FABO, Just wanted to give a shout out to a member here that totally gets the point of the MOPAR brotherhood. @pauly is a beauty. I needed some small pieces for a truck window, and he very generously came through, without accepting any money for the parts. I'm very grateful to him for...
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    [WANTED] Truck Vent Window Hardware

    Hey FABO! Sorry for the truck post, but I'm trying to find some vent window hardware and I know there are some truck guys here on FABO. 1 - Plastic spacer that goes between the window frame and the door frame 2 - Retainer clip that goes around the pivot stud on the vent window swivel...
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    318 Motor Priming Issue

    Hey FABO! Well, I'm really hoping for some info here that helps me avoid a worst-case-scenario. Today I primed my 318LA engine, in preparation to fire it soon. I had a helper turn the engine over with the ignition key while I use the drill to prime the pump. After a few seconds, the driver...
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    The Duster Name Is Alive!

    I'm in Ireland at the moment, and came across this while driving in Dublin. I wonder if these letters would look good across the back of my 70 Duster?
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    Voltage Regulator Choices

    Hey FABO, I'm in the market for a new voltage regulator. It seems there are a number of options, all at a different price point. Can anyone offer some sound advice on the differences (other than Made in China vs USA) on these units. Some are $15, some are $80. Here's some units listed on...
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    Heater Control Valve Requirement

    Hey FABO, I'm installing an aftermarket A/C & Heater combo in one of my projects. Do I absolutely need a heater control valve? I understand that if it's not there, the engine coolant will just flow through the heater at all times. But, without the heater blower running there won't be any hot...
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    Throw Out Bearing/Clutch Fork Travel

    Hey FABO, I'm hoping someone can help me with my A833OD set up. I'm swapping it into a 75 Trailduster that used to have an NP435 4 speed. I'm trying to get the clutch fork throw set, but I'm not seeing the clutch disc move off the flywheel when I have my helper pump the pedal. How much...
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    [Found!] Small Block Truck Motor Mount Brackets

    Hey FABO, I'm trying to find some truck motor mount brackets for a 318. Like below. Thank you
  9. jonn6464

    Small Block Engine Leaning. Need Suggestions!

    Hey FABO, I'm hoping someone can help me with this issue. I'm putting a 318 into my '75 Trailduster. The motor mounts are sitting flush and even with the brackets and the engine crossmember. The little locator nipples are sitting in the divots, but it is leaning to the passenger side...
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    [Found!] Truck 4 Speed Floor Hump

    Hey FABO, Not an A body part sorry, but I'm hoping someone might have one. Looking for a truck 4 speed floor hump bolt on piece to accommodate the A833OD shifter. See pics below. 1974-1980 I believe will work. Thanks for any replies.
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    A833 Truck Pics Needed

    Hey FABO, Is anyone running an A833OD in a truck or Ramcharger? I'm trying to see if I can get some pics of the z-bar and bellhousing setup. Thank you
  12. jonn6464

    Motor Mount Help

    Hey FABO, Does anyone know if there is a 1.5" version of the biscuit style motor mount available? Thanks for any replies.
  13. jonn6464

    Rear Axle or Gear Confusion

    Hey FABO, sorry this is not specifically for an A Body but it's MOPAR nonetheless. 1975 Trailduster, 3.55 suregrip, 2WD. I had the rear end off the ground working on the brakes. When I put the wheels back on, I noticed that I can move (turn) the wheels about 1/4" before the driveshaft yoke...
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    MTF Comparisons?

    Hey FABO, Just wondering if anyone has ran these (possibly all of them), and can report on quality. Valvoline Synchromesh vs Pennzoil Synchromesh vs Royal Purple Synchromax For use in an A833 (non OD). Thanks for any replies.
  15. jonn6464

    273 Crank Shaft Pilot Bearing Solution

    Hey FABO, If anyone is interested... I had the machinist at my work turn down the pilot bearing, that would normally go into a small or big block crank shaft, to fit the smaller 273 journal. Size is 1.556" It tapped in with a socket over the face of the bearing. It is nice and snug. We...
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    Anybody Ever Seen One In Person?

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    [WANTED] Pilot Bearing

    Hey FABO, NAPA used to carry the smaller version of the pilot bearing below. Just wondering if anyone has one in their stash that never got used. I believe it's about 0.94 OD. For my 67 crankshaft. This one is too big.
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    Is this dash gap normal?

    Hey FABO, I just noticed this gap between the dash frame and the cowl/pillar. Is this normal or am I missing some piece here? It's the same on both sides. Does the windshield, windshield gasket, and outer trim cover the gap? Thanks for any replies.
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    [WANTED] Trailduster Fender Emblems

    Hey FABO, Sorry for the truck post, but I'm looking for a set of the TRAILDUSTER emblems that go on each fender. They should have 2 pins on the back, as I have 2 holes in my fenders. Mine is a 75, but other years should work too If anyone has these in their stash, please let me know...
  20. jonn6464

    Aftermarket AC Condenser Install

    Hey FABO, I'm looking for some advice about installing an aftermarket AC system. Car is a 70 Duster. I have an AC system that came with a 12" electric fan for the condenser. The condenser fits, with no trouble, in front of (towards the grill) the radiator. The radiator is also aftermarket...
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    What are these intake holes for?

    Hey FABO! I was hoping y'all could shed some light on the purpose for the 7 holes (circled in yellow) on the intake below. Engine is a 318. I have the temp sensor for hole #1. I am assuming that #2 & #3 are also temp sensor holes, just different sizes. If not, please correct me. How about...
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    [WANTED] Truck Dash Gauge Housing

    Hey FABO! I know there are some truck guys on this site, so I thought I would take a shot here. I'm looking for the piece pictured below. It houses the gauges and the circuit board, and continues over to house the radio. I just need the housing, not the gauges. Mine is a 75 Trailduster, but...
  23. jonn6464

    Turn Signal Flasher Help

    Hey FABO! I have also posted this question on a truck board, so apologies if you've seen it before. I'm trying to understand the electrical path for my turn signal indicator lights on the dashboard. I'm restoring a Plymouth truck and making a custom dash, so the original wiring/circuit board...
  24. jonn6464

    Duster Grill Install Question

    Hey FABO! Car is a '70 Duster. I'm having some trouble getting the grill in, specifically with the lower retaining tabs. This is the piece I'm talking about, 5 pcs across the bottom of the grill... I'm assuming that the circled cylinder pieces (above) are supposed to sit in the round cut...
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    [WANTED] Bolt Needed - S.O.S.

    Hey FABO! I know this is a long shot, but I'm gonna take a swing... This has been cross posted on one of the truck sites also. Looking for a body mounting bolt for my 1975 Trailduster. The threads on my original are pooched. Thank you
  26. jonn6464

    Still Trying To Figure Out What This Is

    Hi FABO, Car is a 1970 Duster. I found this in a box of parts that I had previously blasted and painted. It was wrapped up in paper, which kind of made me think that I must have thought it was important for my build. What is it? My first thought was alternator bracket. But, when I pulled the...
  27. jonn6464

    Wiper Motor Wiring

    Hey FABO, Car is a 70 Duster, 2 speed wiper motor. I need to rebuild my wiper motor pigtail, but the original is long gone. I'm wondering about the wires that go to the 2 pin resistor. The brown ones. In the pic below, I'm assuming the two single brown wires splice into the brown wire from...
  28. jonn6464

    Headlight Wiring

    Hey FABO, This is actually 2 questions. 1) Can anyone get me a pic of the factory routing for the headlight wires from the bulkhead? Specifically, where it passes through the radiator support. I know it runs down the channel in the inner fender, but which hole does it pass through to get to...
  29. jonn6464

    [WANTED] Bulkhead Connector Needed!!!

    Hey FABO! I'm hoping someone can help me source this piece. It is a bulkhead connector, specifically with the single locator on the top. It is the last piece I need so I can finish up some wiring. Front... Back... Does anyone know of a source for these? Or maybe someone has some...
  30. jonn6464

    Electric Relay Advice

    Hey FABO electrical gurus, I'm looking for some guidance on relays. Specifically, what to use them for. As I'm getting closer to finishing the wiring on my 70 Duster, I'm thinking about relays. But, I don't really know where to use them. At this point, I know I'll use relays for the...
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