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Location: Blythewood, SC | Why not change over to mopar electronic? You can grab a distributor out of a junkyard off pretty much anything mid 70's or newer, and an ignition box and resistor from any parts store. I can send you a schematic for the wiring.
Or, Pertronix for the distributor you have.
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | thanks brian , i'm not sure yet i'm going to do , the offer is noted -----------------------------------------------black dog comes to mind ------------------------------------------------------------------------------later |
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | i was maybe thinkin one of those electronic dists , ready to run from ebay , 129.00 i think . keep wondering if they are any good ?------------------------------------------------------------------------later
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Location: cornpatch county, Southwest IOA | Chucky, I am using the pertroix electronic in my stock dual point dist. Not expensive- no additional ignition box needed, only clue is two wires comeing out of the dist. Works great for 6 years now. There have been some cases of failure so just in case--I keep another dist. in the trunk with new points and condensor installed for a swap just if there is a failure..........................MO |
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | this evening my neighbor gave me a set of 4 ET aluminum mags with caps nuts and washers , he had bought in 76 for i think a 72 duster . its been so long since he told me of the car . they are in great shape for 35 yrs old . just don't know when i'll get em on , still got smoothies on -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------later |
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Location: jersey | Those wheels might not fit. I think dusters had the 5 on 4 bolt pattern, not 5 on 4.5
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | simple fix , either give em back or get new washers but i think they were 4.5 . off hand i can't think of any mopar that is 4 but i'm sure someone will ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------later |
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | bilt two , this is drivers side --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------later
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Location: Blythewood, SC | That's pretty swanky! Care to provide us with some how-to on those vosors? |
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Location: Seville, OH | 60 dart - 2011-05-29 2:58 PM
simple fix , either give em back or get new washers but i think they were 4.5 . off hand i can't think of any mopar that is 4 but i'm sure someone will ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------later
Early A-Bodies had the 4in bolt cricle, but I think by 72 they had switched to 4.5in. Most of the E/T mags had slots and oblong washers so they would fit big or small bolt patterns. As I recall, you just needed to flip the washer around. Just be sure to check the torque on the lug nuts frequently as they had a habit of loosening.
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | sure Brian , not much parts chasin here . the blades are of unknown ROVER visors i got from england for about 50$ . the arms are from junk 64 and 67 plymouth about 20$ . smoked lexan about 50$ . brass nuts and all thread about 30$ . the only thing is the mounting holes , one doesn't match and door swing out is none , wrong bend on arm but i don't like the swing out anyways , never use it on any car . sooner or later i'll replace the arms with correct bends but for now i think they come out really good and on the cheap as compared to the ultra rare visor option . they are the same width as the option about 6 ins. but about 3 ins. shorter . it took almost a month to get the visors from england , clearing custom ! almost thought i was gettin screwed over the ebay deal but the seller was a really nice guy through the long waite and he stuck with me ! -----------------------------------------------------mounted i think the look way kool . i'm still fitting up parts . i thought i'd pull off the end of last month as a completion date but it's been a bear workin alone on a self imposed dead line . yesterday i fitted the rechromed bumper , now that was a real trip . after straightening and rechrome it fitted up like s**t , took me about 3 1/2 hrs to get it even close and had to make shims . then came the nos reverse lights . one took about 45 mins to install . the other about 5 mins . go figure . all and all it's coming together slowly . at the outside it'll be another 2 wks . then i'll post more photos for sure . ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------later |
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | 57 , after all the views of this thread i'd ah thought someone would have jumped in about the wheel size 4.5 . although i'm not sure about the lug spacing changes i do know the ones i got given to me are 4 1/4 a common mopar , ferd spacing and the spacing of 4 1/4 are what is needed for my 60 and you are correct about just flipping over the washers . the flipping will give 4 1/2 a common gm spacing . thus universal lug fitment . ------------------------------------------------------------later |
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | after soldering a wire on the foot operated , washer pump lever switch , works like a champ . blast washing fluid like a fire hose . i also installed stainless hood pins (ya ever lose a hood at 50mph.) , i have ! --------------------------------------later |
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | state inspection and alignment sat. 16th. noon WHOOOOOO HAWWWWWWWWWW ------------------------------------------------------later |
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | i just had a hell of a time with the new backup lights . had to remove the shifter , straighten plug ears on the switch and plug the wires on . all that after i installed a ground to the new rechromed bumper that i painted with por-15 , thought maybe it was too well insulated . must have been messed up before i bought red . the only hassle a may have is the rear spring shackles . the way the inspection laws read , you can't alter the factory stance ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, but you have up to 3 inches to raise any vehicle before you have to get an altered vehicle inspection . i doubt they can prove the factory stance . with the old saggy springs i used the 2 inch raise . it has a little rake but not mind boggling . the functional side pipes , i'll be ready for em on that one to . the law states that if the exhaust side exits , it has to be rear of the furthest rear operational side window . the exit ports clear a plumb line by 3/8ths. of an inch . i don't look for any real hassles considering the owner of the shop owns a classic himself . although it is a 66 chevrolet ------------later |
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Location: Signal Mountain, TN | 58dodgeregent - 2011-07-17 1:28 AM
Very interesting Chuck, now quit holding out on us and post some whole-car pics!!
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Location: Dellslow, West ("By God") Virginia ! | Hey Wuckey! Where did you get that info on the exhaust can exit past the side window's at? Big Lot's or the Dairy \Mart?
According to the 17-C Motor Code \Manual. The exhause must exit past the passenger carrying compartment. So, on a ca,r that means the exhaust has to exit beyond where the rear glass meets the body. How many interpert the law that way,,,,,,,? who cares? Run stacks right up outta the hood! |
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | hey burn can ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, go to wv.gov or search modified inspection for wv. . section 4.7.5.2 . i have the print out in my hand right now ! not fiction buddy , fact --------------------------------------------------------later
any how , got the brake light problem solved , getting state inspected this sat at 12;30
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Location: Scotland | 60 dart - 2011-04-21 6:42 PM
why is it , no one wants to hot rod these cars and for now only one photo ! all my life all i ever wanted was just a plain , ordinary looking hot rod style car . now it is coming together as fact . win , lose , or draw , BIG RED IS still my baby and will be till i die . there is a more broad reason i elected to do this , that reason i really don't need to share . i hope at least one of you can understand . this is what i enjoy ! -----------------later
as as psssssssssssssss , every inch of her has been gone over , repaired or replace . quarts of por-15 , tons of primer and very little fillers . she will be a 1000% better off for it than when i got her . one more thing , the tail lights were junk pieces , cracked and broken and i put em to use ! by the end of may she Will be roadable and more photos will be posted if anyone cares !
and yes the spoiler is stayin !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | Mark ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, that's a little over the top but to each their own ! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------later |
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | hey spit can , this is how it reads :
4.7.5.2. Exhaust systems on passenger vehicles shall discharge the exhaust gases at a location to the rear of the vehicle body or direct the exhaust gases outward from the side of the vehicle body at a location rearward of any operable side window. |
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | this freakin car doesn't want to be driven , drove it about 2 miles , ran out of gas , at least that is the best guess , she's still sittin on the interstate . i had to walk back home . no one here , neighbors are out , missed the inspection . this is gettin under my skin real bad . -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------later
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | yes she is home and was outta gas . no reason for running out because i put 5 gal. in back a bit . i've even run out while sittin in the drive , knowing their should be plenty of gas . while i'm puttin gas in a state courtesy truck pulls up . where was he at at noon , well they don't come on shift till 3 pm. gassed her up , primed er twice . started right up ...................................frustration ain't even close ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------later |
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Its how we learn patiance
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | 2 photos , the rest came out not so good . i'll post more later ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------later
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | thanks Lisa for being so kind . like i stated earlier , if only one person likes it , it would be great -------------------------------------------------------later |
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Location: Heaven Above (Formerly Oklahoma City,OK) | WOW! Big Red is definately red on the inside................. BEAUTIFUL CAR, Chuck. Even wi the Big M sticker on the back........................
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | thanks buddy , the sticker , i told big john exactly where i was puttin it when he sent it . here's some of the engine compartment i took just after a cloudburst ---------------------------------------------------------later
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Location: Perth Australia | Great job Chuck
Are you going to put it through its paces?
Be interesting to see its times
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | hey tin cup , explain to us how you know about judy's . by the way , you should see the million dollar house they built over on rt.88 --------------a real whorehouse ! least you didn't say anything real bad , you silly man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -------------------------later |
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | thanks guys , love you to brian , stopping power is greater than the factory non power brakes and with a front disc conversion , which the rear will get the same at some point . the steering , even needing alignment , is tight and true . steers like power assist while moving -----just how i remember it from back in the 60's when i started driving--------------later |
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It's like rat rod meets custom meets 50s concept car. I am diggin' that rear-view mirror as well.
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | thanks guys , making the choices i have on Red were not real easy for me . i to am one who really enjoys seeing a survivor with smooth as glass paint jobs and just correct everything but that , for the time being is not the way i wanted Red . i'm really surprised no one had spotted the 57 chevy door mirrors , which are wide angle convex , hehehehehehe . i wonder how these old mopars would run on 100% everclear ? i'll bet ole chamber pot could tell us ! |
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Location: morkov denmark | gotta say, i really like the interior, under the hood is also grand. infact i will go as far as to say, the only thing im not over keen on is the rear wing, but, its growing on me. i think though, all on all, excellent job sir, well done. p.s. when you get bored, come on over!! |
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | thanks matt , the wing does kinda grow on ya and was one of those hard choices . the more i looked at it the more it needed bolted on . i also think it fits in with why 60 dodge was designed this way in the first place , the period of the jet fighter . does anyone look at a daytona charger wing and say , now that fits ?-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------later |
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | this s**t with red is gettin old real fast . took er in for inspection and alignment . the freakin lower ball joints aren't just bad , they are crazy bad . i don't know how i could possibly missed em when changing brake set up . every time i had er up in the air i always check the wheel side movement , a habit i got into many yrs ago . we all know i'm brain dead but this just can't be explained . missin this is inexcusable . every thing else is new on the front end , everything except the ball joints . another 300 bucks outta my billfold !!!!!!!
and for tin can ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, even though the car was not put through inspection i asked to match the side pipe issue with the paper work i copied to share with them . i was told they would have to look it up in their paperwork , they would do so plus the inspection regulations were updated in just the last few weeks . to make a long story shorter , there is "nothing" stated in the new regulations they have , that i can't have functional side pipes . in fact i was told their printout is same as my copy ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,now on to do a complete control arm rebuild using parts from napa |
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