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Break system warning light
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FOR SALE - 1966 Plymouth letters P L Y M T H
#1 Feedback: 14 / 0 / 0 Lettering in good shape. P #2528974, L #2528975, Y #2528976, M #2528977, T #2528978, H #2528971. Posts are there and straight. $20 plus the ride. #2 Somehow I missed taking pics of letter H. Here they are. #3 The M won't go on a 66 hood don't think 67 hood. One Pin is offset, sorry for lousy pic of 66 M. The top pic right pin isn't touching surface. Bottom pic pin on right is lower than left pin. #4 Don’t know where you got that one. My pic of my letter M shows a different scenario.
Firewall clearance??
#1 Hello everyone! This will be my first post since joining the group back in ‘21. I’ve benefited immensely from being a member while working on my old ‘72 charger (which has gone on to a new home) and gathering parts for my new project, a ‘69 charger that is currently getting a 6.4 hemi swap with tr6060. Most issues I’ve been able to resolve so far but I do have one currently that has me pausing before I continue on.
National Public Data Breach. Your personal info SS number, dob, name, addresses were leaked and free on the internet.
#1 More than 2.7 billion U.S. personal records, including Social Security numbers, were leaked on a hacking forum. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson tells you what you need to know. www.foxnews.com Your sensitive data most likely has been leaked. Want to find out? Here's a website where you can input your name, state, and year your were born. It will show a list of people with that name and you can scan through the list to see if you're on it. It's pretty bad.
Im an idiot - broke tranny
#1 euroz06 Well-Known Member Hi all, so im here to say that im an idiot. 68 charger/383/727 tranny. I forgot to check my transmission oil level and I think i broke it. I normally add some tranny fluid like once a year, but last year went by so fast and I forgot. How I know the level was low? when starting from cold, I had to give it significant amount of throttle to get it moving (was working fine once warmed up). and every drive I was like, ill add it next time.
Hello to all
#1 I have a 1967 Charger 383 auto. just under 52,000 miles. I purchased the car in 1980 It is a Bakersfield California car originally. After 44 years I have the need to finally identify an item under the hood!!! I hope someone here has seen it before? #2 Welcome from 3 hours west of where your car came from. What are you trying to identify? #3 Welcome from CT. Nice Charger.
For B Bodies Only Classic Mopar Forum
#1 v10 man FBBO Gold Member Hello everyone New to B Bodies although i have 2 projects in the works 66 belvedere Htp and 66 convertible which i would like to install a hell cat running gear. I am also a Viper fan with ownership of a few but not enough . I hoping to get some good info and maybe line up some parts for the projects. Both cars have been in storage since 70s in controlled temp. They are pristine condition just need paint . Thanks for keeping the B Bodies alive .
FOR SALE - 2 Electronic Voltage Regulators
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Help. Have a Carter 4326S carburetor date question
#1 I have a 1967 Carter carburetor 4326S with a date code of A9 Meaning, the left front post reads A9 4326S. Does this mean that this was made for 67 high performance 440s manual transmission but it was actually manufactured in January of 1969 for replacement? #2 How about the 9 being stamped upside down. A6? #3 Does it have SA stamped? Replacement carb made Jan 69. #4 I have a 1967 Carter carburetor 4326S with a date code of A9 Meaning, the left front post reads A9 4326S.
Stolen Hellcats
#1 #2 LOTS of them stolen in metro-Detroit. I never let mine outta my sight. #3 $600k sounds a bit low for 13 Hellcats to me. I would have assumed they are up in value now that they are discontinued. #4 Hmm. If you want this type of theft to end, then the guilty must give up something near and dear to them for repayment. Since they have probably spent all of their ill-gotten gains, removal of a body appendage(s) for each car stolen would suffice. Start with a hand cut off and go from there.
Crank/head long term storage recommendations .....
Guys, just got back several cranks I had reground. They were not bagged, or greased and will begin degrading very soon unless I take some long term storage steps. Ive ordered plastic bags but wondering what the best preservative to spray them with. Ive used WD 40 in the past and that does not seem to last long, even with the bag tied up. My shop is kept dry, but here in the south , we have high humidity for months.
My very own barn find! Seeing light for the first time in 44 years.
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Hello from Northeast PA
#8 Hello everyone, recently purchased a '66 Hemi Belvedere. Want to change from manual to power steering. Looking for steering shaft. Do not need the whole column. Any help in finding one and installing would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Big G www.ManciniRacing.com has the adapter or is it from power to manual anyway check I think this is it
Are you close to any nuclear targets?
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Long time follower first time posting
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Hemi numbers
#1 Based on the pad and numbers does this look like a factory 426 block..thanks #2 Numbers need contrast can't read. I lean not a car installed. Maybe a warranty block or Mopa Performance block. MO #3 Never seen the stamping upside down on the pad before. #4 I'll see if I can get better pic tomorrow. I do see where it says G21 ,15. 566 and that's upside down #5 G =1971" 2 Feb 1 first shift 15th of the month 566?? This is GUESS WORK #6 Also the pan rail # by the bellhousing would be nice.
I was transporting my 67 Satellite and managed to puncture the newer steel gas tank. Can I repair or need to replace?
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What happens when you and your 70 year old friends pick a fight?
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New member here!
#1 Hello! Picking up a new 1962 Plymouth fury tomorrow morning! I’ve owned mopars in the past (64 dodge 880, 67 Plymouth GTX 440 6-pack), and i just have always loved the early 60s mopars. When I saw this one and being 4 doors (I have small kids) I was sold. I’ll throw some pics here, has a poly 318 and 727 that was rebuilt. I’d like to rebuild the poly in it eventually and give it a little more meat and one of those sweet dual carb setups…maybe stroker?
dual quad quiz.
#1 hacksaw FBBO Gold Member in the early 60's mopar had a tall deck BB with dual quads and was painted gold..... what was it?? #2 Might have been 1960-61. Chrysler called some of their engines "Golden Lion". #3 cool beans. intake and both carbs came with the 1965 413 i got today.... but don't remember in line 4's on one. #4 cool beans. intake and both carbs came with the 1965 413 i got today.... but don't remember in line 4's on one. Pictures?Letter Series had those on them adjustable rockers.
What happened to the "MyMopar" fender tag decoder?
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With rally rims, white lettering in or out?
My take: I think on the examples above, with the white "440" callouts on the hood or "Plymouth" decal on the quarter, or maybe a white vinyl top, white letters out would work very nicely. That said, I'm not a fan of white letter tires...blackwalls out for me.
Help with new fuel filler neck please.
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Looking for drums!
Hey guys. Im putting 10 inch shoes on the front end my 67 charger. All hardware is in place but I cannot find a set of new drums with hubs anywhere on the planet? Converting to disc brakes is too costly at the moment. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.
Im Fritz from Michigan
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Gray smoke when warm
I am working on a 400 engine and it seems to want to smoke gray smoke when fully warmed up. The compression is around 9.75:1 with a 224/230 hydraulic cam. The carburetor is a 1407 750 Edelbrock. It fires right up and idles great when cold. There is no smoke when cold. The engine is very responsive when cold with no flat spots. Once warm, the engine still idles good. However, there is a flat spot right off idle when accelerating. It seems to clear up after the stumble.
Hey Fred, I think it's time for the wife to try her hand at driving you...
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Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, and blah
#1 They all look the same when they are parked together. And there were others scattered about. What happened to automotive styling? #2 What happened to automobiles? #3 They turned into appliances. A row of refrigerators would be just as exciting. #4 Someone at Car and Driver magazine once wrote; "The great thing Japan did for cars was make them into appliances, and the worst thing Japan did for cars was make them into appliances." #5 #6 #7 They all look the same when they are parked together.
Crank Nose Threads & Thick Washer Question
A shop worked on my car and the large crank bolt at the harmonic balancer fell out! The bolt is stripped. The shop said they ran a tap in the hole (but re-used the stripped bolt?) Anyway, the shop is talking about a VERY expensive “key-cert” (sp?) insert. I want to try a new bolt first. I’m wondering if I should use a thinner washer instead of the mega-thick factory washer to get a couple more threads inside the crank nose (since the shop said they tapped the hole already) Thoughts?
Noise coming from the rear of car.
Ok I left the stop sign and did a burn out while making a left-hand turn. It was a good burn out. Now I have a vibration noise coming from the rear of the car. Feel it in the seat. Have not checked it yet but thinking U joint or maybe a wheel bearing problem. Have green axel bearings. Have heard stories on them they don't like side to side stress. Will get out the jack and start with drive shaft U joints. Hope it is one of those. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I do have the standard 8 3/4 rear end.
Spent the weekend in the hospital
#1 Yeah that was fun. Wednesday I started having numbness in my left arm and figured I just slept on it wrong and it would go away. It didn’t and found myself in the emergency room Saturday morning. I give them credit they had me in fast and hooked up to all the gadgets. Had a cat scan, MRI, and multiple ultrasounds. Doctor said it was a TIV, Transient Ischemic Attack.or mini stroke. They found one vein in my neck with about 30% blockage.
To Un-Hot Rod A Car Or Not?
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When do you say no to repairing a tv today......
#1 Guys, about 20 months ago I paid $1500 for a Samsung QLED 4 K blah, blah , blah tv, with one year warranty . At 13 months old got a lightning pop and it quit. Recently found a local repair shop and they just said it will need main power board and two other boards, parts and labor $342 bucks. That tv now on Amazon sells for $978. It was a nice tv, good picture and I liked it. But, where is your cutoff point to fix or replace. #2 do the math.......
Need info on correct steering wheel for 66 Satellite
#1 Hello, I have a 1966 Satellite and have several questions and hoped someone/ones has some expertise or experience with them. I have posted a picture of what I have after my questions, it is a Hemi car and I would like to have the correct wheel , horn ring, and center button. 1/ I assume the wheel I have is from a Dodge or at least the center cap is, in my research it seems as though the plastic 3 spoke wheel is a 67 and up piece. Is that correct?
Newby with a 66 Satellite
#1 Hi everyone, I just got back in the Mopar world and have a 66 Satellite with the Hemi, 4 speed. Hemi cars are new to me, but I have had a ton of other Mopars and several mid year Cor….. I am browsing the forums and finding good stuff. Thx #2 Wow! What a way to get back into Mopars - a Hemi and a 4 speed! Welcome from down under! #3 Welcome from CT. Can you post some more pictures. #4 Welcome from CT. Can you post some more pictures. Sure, still on trailer and dirty. #5 #6 Welcome from NY.
Oops, a day early to the show!
I was excited to take the Satellite to the American Legion Memorial Day car show, in Onalaska Wi. I got the car cleaned up and made the drive to the neighboring town. Got some nice thumbs up attention and it was a beautiful day for the show. As I pulled in, I realized there was something amiss. I was all alone in the parking lot, and re-checked the date of the show. Oops, it's tomorrow. Oh well, I guess I won the people's choice award for today?
Little known song about a Plymouth...
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67 Blevedere fuel tank vent grommet issue
#1 So I have a 67 Belvedere and im trying to replace the old vent tube grommet. Its a really tight fit with the line in place, im not sure its even possible to install that way. It looks like the easiest way to get the grommet in there is to take the vent line out, put the grommet in, and then put the vent line back in. Well the problem is I dont know how the line is mounted in the tank, and I dont want to just start yanking on it.
10 Real-Life Examples Of Why American Measurements Are Better Than The Communist Metric System
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Water pump impeller to housing clearance?
#1 picked up a couple nice waterpump housings at the fma show here in Ocala Fl orida yesterday. And the clearance without a gasket measured .187" on one. and .225" on the other... In the past, I remembered that the impeller would touch the the housing without a gasket. What is the correct clearance? And does it really matter? Thanks in advance, Tony. #2 #3 No gasket no turn on one of mine.
1966 Satellite trunk panel "Letters"
#1 LongR Well-Known Member Are the letters on the panel "P L Y M O U T H" available to buy (self adhesive) I'm not sure if the letters were painted at the factory or was it a label inside the stamping Last edited: Today at 10:44 AM #2 I don't believe they are. #3 The letters are stamped into the aluminum. Do you mean stickers for the letters? #4 The letters are stamped into the aluminum. Do you mean stickers for the letters? yes.......... #5 #6
Correct PS mount for 67 GTX with AC and TRW pump.
I have another style of power steering pump bracket for BB with TRW pump. It is stamped steel 2-piece unit that looks nothing like the one pictured. It came off an A/C car. I will take a picture tomorrow. I had to swap it out for one like the one pictured, to mount the Sanden compressor for Vintage Air conversion.
FOR SALE - 18 spline 1970 B&E trans
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7290 yoke - Dust shield/cover?
I think what you’re talking about is a yoke “sleeve”. That is a repair part. You should definitely get another sleeve pressed on by a quality machine shop or repair shop. Your yoke is worn right where the seal hits. A new sleeve will “build up and smooth out” the sealing area….so no more leaks. Option #2 is to buy a new yoke
Hemi starter shield help
#1 Stucat Well-Known Member Good morning all. Looking for some insight and help on installing the hemi starter shield in an 70 auto transmission b body. Wasn't to much fun taking it out to have the starter rebuilt. Just looking for help on the re-install. Thanks.
7290 U joint?
I have a 7290 yoke that I bought from Dr. Diff. I didn't see a 7290 u joint on their website. Since then I've bought three of them, moog 316 and a couple generic ones from the parts store and none of the clips fit between the yoke grooves. Has anyone else had this problem? If so what are you using?
NAPA GOLD FILTERS........... AHHHH NO
NAPA made a massive mistake starting in the early 90's wanting to emulate Kragen/Autozone etc with cheap **** parts etc. They used to be the go to for high quality lines. Victor, Spicer, Timken, WIX, Timken etc. They did need to adjust some of the pricing though as many times they were out of line.
New Member from Oregon
#1 Just joined the forum after a suggestion from a friend. I have a 1970 Dodge Coronet 440. 318 with an automatic, factory AC car. It has an edelbrock 4 barrel intake and AVS2 4 barrel carb along with a full TTI dual exhaust system from the factory manifolds back. It drives great. I took it on Hot Rod Power Tour West 2023 and drove it from LA to Vegas and back with no issues. Its been a champ. I have a baby youtube channel documenting it all. Its called mclovingarage on youtube. #2 Welcome to FBBO.
Seriously, Jegs?
#1 I just received this email to buy an extended warranty for the exhaust kit I bought last year. Are they desperate for revenue? How soon until Indian call centers start calling me asking me to extend the warranty on the spark plugs I also purchased? I AM the warranty, Jegs. Don't spam my inbox with this crap. #2 I got that when I bought a case of engine paint from them 2+ years back. Maybe I should have bought the insurance and told them it disappeared from the cans...
Mini Starter
#1 I have the headers off my car right now and I am thinking about updating my starter while I am at it. Any opinions on what I should use? I have been told that any new style starter from a v6 or v8 Dakota will work. #2 Seems like I have read that some are a little different, not sure what year, mid 90's. What's your old one? Stock, or a mimi? Wiring hook up can or is different. Someone will tell you. #3 I have a stock starter now #4 Put one of these in in my Satellite.
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