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    Your favorite rear end/final drive ratio and why?

    What did you pick? Why? Are you happy? Do you wish that you picked something different? About four years back, after saving up a wad of cash, I had the chance to pick out my "dream" rear axle assembly. My vision for my car was to make it as fun as possible on curvy back roads, probably...
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    Capturing a piece of early 70s Trans Am mojo...what can be done?

    First, I know better (as do most of you) that driving an actual race car on the street would be fun for about three minutes, then the sweltering heat, unrelenting noise and vibration, the punishing ride and handling, and the generally terrible drivability would make this seem like a very bad...
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    Motor Trend/Hotrod article: 1972 Scamp restomod by Pure Vision

    This one caught my eye this morning. Does anyone know this car or the owner? I have no prior knowledge of Pure Vision but they did a super nice job (in my subjective opinion) on setting up this Scamp. It's a stroker small block, 727 trans, 8.75" rear end...and they RETAINED the torsion bar...
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    1967 GTX stripes replicated in vinyl??

    These are very simple graphics that should be a snap to re-create in vinyl…still, I don’t see this available out there as a kit. My dad’s car did not come with this option but he has always liked them. The idea occurred to me that these stripes might make a good Christmas gift. I think he...
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    Battery relocation- Does anyone know of an actual hydrogen sulfide explosion incident?

    I finally got around to relocating my battery to the trunk. Obviously, I followed the instructions which called for a ventilation tube to prevent a buildup of hydrogen sulfide gas, which is generated when the system is charging the battery. It got me thinking though. Does anyone know of an...
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    Pure Stock Duster 340 takes on COPO Camaro “Care and Zebras”

    EDIT: the name of the YouTube Channel is “Cars and Zebras.” Autocorrect got me on this one and it appears that the forum doesn’t let you edit a thread title. Fair warning, there’s some juvenile and crass humor on this channel, mostly fart jokes and boner references...which I find funny but...
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    Source for "vintage looking" Dodge/Plymouth vinyl logos?

    I'm not the biggest fan of stickers and graphics on cars but I've had a growing urge to slap a "DODGE" logo on my Direct Connection chin spoiler. It probably won't stay there forever but I think it goes with the aesthetic of my car and I'm always looking for non-permanent ways to change up the...
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    Way too nice to be crushed! Save this Duster (Washington state)

    This popped up on Instagram...I have no details other than its location. Rollins Auto Wrecking Yard Spanaway, WA At a bare minimum, there are TONS of valuable parts on this Duster. Somebody save this thing.
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    Which Mopar engines breathe well enough to make use of 7000+ RPM?

    I think it goes without saying that Chrysler has provided many of the absolute best engines ever made, especially when talking about performance engines. That said it seems like they're often designed to make their power down low in the RPM range...which is almost always more useful for street...
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    Solder seal wire connectors for automotive use - worth a try?

    I don't know about you guys but between aftermarket gauges for tach, oil pressure, temp, etc. and the addition of electric fans, fog lights, etc. I have had to join a lot of wires. While I would prefer to solder all of these connections, that's not always possible, especially when trying to...
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    Uncle Tony's Garage - anyone else into this Youtube channel?

    Like a lot of you guys, my YouTube "suggested videos" feed is almost completely car stuff and (with a few cat videos here and there :D ). Uncle Tony's videos kept popping up and it took a while for me to getting around to taking a look. I'm really glad that I did! This guy is great...it...
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    SEMA: Mopar 426 Crate Engine tease

    Mopar teases a big Hemi crate engine for SEMA So who else will be sizing up the A-Body engine bay if this thing pans out?
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    Is anyone else "touchy" about their Mopar? (long rant...)

    No real point to this thread except to vent about an experience and to get a sense of whether or not you guys have felt like this before... The local cruise night is always a really good time and it has been a part of my summer Mondays for decades. These days, I work full time and I also went...
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    Stranger Things 2 Dart Sport prop! (Minor Plot Spoilers)

    Unless I missed a thread on this topic, I’ll take it that none of you guys are watching Stranger Things on Netflix! It’s a horror story set in 1983/1984 and it’s pretty awesome (in my opinion). If for no other reason, the show is worth watching for the tons of period-correct cars throughout the...
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    Pipe dream motor swap: What would you bolt into your A-Body?

    Just to avoid crazy responses like a "3000 horsepower R-2800-8 Wasp engine" from a P-47 Thunderbolt har har har" or something out of a top fuel dragster, let's limit the discussion to engines that would: A) actually fit (possibly with some significant fabrication) B) actually work in the car...
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    Does anyone make fiberglass reproduction 1969 'Cuda hood (w/scoops)?

    Does anyone make a repro of the '69 'Cuda hood with the scoops that sit towards the rear of the hood? Or...does anyone make repros of the scoops themselves? Second question: Do these scoops line up with bracing on the hood or is there opportunity to cut holes and make these scoops functional...
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    Mopar Madness Eaton, CO - experiences?

    Has anyone done business with Mopar Madness in Eaton, CO? If so, thoughts/feed back would be appreciated. Mopar Madness | Eaton, CO
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    Current Pictures of your Abody: Summer 2017!

    It's summer, guys! For those of us car people in cold weather parts of the country, we LIVE for these days! I've been racking up as many miles as possible on the ol' Dart and loving every one of them. This is a pic from Monday's cruise night. Let's see your A-Body as it sits this summer!
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    Keeping your Mopar in-fashion: Dodge Demon looking Wheel/tire package?

    By now, everyone has seen and or drooled on pictures and stats about the astounding Dodge Demon. One important aspect to this car's look is the subtle and serious wheel/tire package that they chose. Black, 5-spoke wheels with a deep/negative offset, flush with the (flared) fenders...
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    Speed Hunters Project Yankee at SEMA-- 1975 Dart Sport!

    This will not be to everyone's taste...and while I'm totally blown away by this project, there are a few things that make me cringe a bit. Nevertheless, the skill and style that went into this project car are totally worth a look. While I'm a muscle car nut first and foremost, I am also a fan...
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    How much weight can you shave off of an A-Body...and still have it look/drive like an A-Body?

    What kind of weight reduction is possible without drastically altering the look/character of the car? For example, I think that gutting interior parts, cutting and removing inner fenders, acid dipping (does anyone do that anymore?), etc. take the modifications to a different place where you no...
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    Is anyone running "bare" rally wheels?

    I'm always looking for the next all-business yet "true to Mopar heritage" looks for my car. I've been eyeballing my 15" rally wheels, wondering how they might look with a fresh coat of black or dark grey paint and no trim rings/centers...has anyone tried this? Are you happy with it?
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    Experiences with Wheel Vintiques?

    Hey, guys. I'm starting to think that my 1971 style 15x7 Rally wheels don't fit with the low-buck look of my car and I'm eyeing a set of cop style steel wheels with the dog dish hubcaps from Wheel Vintiques. They're ~$130-~$160 each (including the caps) and they can be had in a pretty broad...
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    One more A-Body back on the road!!!

    Thanks to all of the help that this forum has provided (you guys are awesome!), my car is officially back on the road! 1973 Dart Sport Originally a 318 car Built October 1972, delivered 12/26/1972 in Charlotte, made its way to CT sometime in the 80s. It's now powered by a "Magnum 300" crate...
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    '73 Dart Sport 340 4spd: $33,000?

    Gorgeous Dart...but that's a lot of cash. Does anyone recognize this machine? http://aeclassiccars.com/for-sale/1973-dodge-dart-sport-340-black/#prettyPhoto
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    New 1/10 RC car body: Dodge Demon!

    http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/printthread.php?t=2241981&article=1
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    The coolest Ram Van I have seen all day...does anyone recognize this??

    Yeah, that looks pretty cool (as far as vans go)! Where can I get those wheels for my Dart?!?!?
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    800 mile road trip in a 2013 Challenger R/T

    I will fully admit to being susceptible to the rental car up-sell. In my extensive rental car experience, I have found that you can often (not always) get a better deal by asking about a high end car on the lot and making an offer on it, than you can by booking a "premium car" in advance. With...
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    Petrolicious Youtube channel features '67 Barracuda

    ...and I bet you guys are going to both love and roll your eyes at the story. Some good info about the car, also a helping of bull crap. For anyone not familiar with this youtube channel, they usually feature Porsches, Ferraris, and a few older cars tossed in, but there's always something...
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    Quick Question: Subframe connectors- WHY didn't they do this from the factory?

    It couldn't possibly have cost much money to extend the unibody reinforcement a couple feet. Is there a reason that they opted not to? It seems insane. Is there anyone out there (other than those restoring a car to factory specs) who thinks that welding in subframe connectors is a bad idea?
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