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by challenger
Thu Sep 17, 15 10:04 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dave's 72 Dart
Replies: 480
Views: 153291

thanks dave :thumbright: good to know its driving better and now sounds like a v8 !!
by challenger
Mon Sep 14, 15 7:01 pm
Forum: Superstock
Topic: HRD's - Superstock racing!!!
Replies: 41
Views: 20845

doesnt help that tree lights come down a lot slower than normal :lol: but i like it as it keeps you on your toe,s. when i lost to ethan lisle in semi final we both had 0.1 reaction times. i,m well up for this class in the future
by challenger
Mon Sep 07, 15 10:07 pm
Forum: The Mopar Lounge
Topic: finally my own boss !!
Replies: 30
Views: 3398

thanks again chaps for your positive comments, defo want stay out of the vat killer !! seem to be staying quite busy at present time so must be doing something right. still doing modern stuff in between as i been doing a lot of peoples cars for last 20yrs or more which are good in and out work but f...
by challenger
Sat Sep 05, 15 4:48 pm
Forum: The Mopar Lounge
Topic: finally my own boss !!
Replies: 30
Views: 3398

thanks chaps for the good luck comments, with some of the cars i,m getting in it makes it a pleasure to go to work !!
by challenger
Fri Sep 04, 15 10:24 pm
Forum: The Mopar Lounge
Topic: finally my own boss !!
Replies: 30
Views: 3398

Gareth wrote:Nice one Jim. Hope it all goes well for you. That labour rate sounds like an excellent deal.
cheers mate with my overheads not being too heavey i can keep labour rate down for now
by challenger
Fri Sep 04, 15 10:18 pm
Forum: The Mopar Lounge
Topic: finally my own boss !!
Replies: 30
Views: 3398

ScottyDave wrote:Best of luck on your venture :thumbright: and bonus your local to me as well :)
thanks scotty yep not far from you at all :thumbright:
by challenger
Fri Sep 04, 15 10:03 pm
Forum: The Mopar Lounge
Topic: finally my own boss !!
Replies: 30
Views: 3398

thanks dave i appreciate it, jensens now done so on to yours next week if you like
by challenger
Fri Sep 04, 15 9:34 pm
Forum: The Mopar Lounge
Topic: finally my own boss !!
Replies: 30
Views: 3398

finally my own boss !!

best thing i done 3 months ago was leave the garage i had spent 18yrs at !! wears a bit thin lining someone elses pockets and very little respect in return. i,m now working for myself covering muscle cars (mainly mopars) jensens,classics to your everyday runner, i rent a section of a mates garage bu...
by challenger
Fri Sep 04, 15 8:58 pm
Forum: General Stuff
Topic: Familiar face in the local paper
Replies: 6
Views: 879

yeh still local im based down stourport not far from the old place, il be at hrd,s from fri to sun :thumbright:
by challenger
Fri Sep 04, 15 8:45 pm
Forum: General Stuff
Topic: Familiar face in the local paper
Replies: 6
Views: 879

that would be good stu but the mrs dont work in bridgnorth anymore and i dont work at the garage in kiddy anymore, im my own boss these days and doing plenty of yank stuff (mainly mopars) its early days but seem to be staying fairly busy (not my garage by the way) but i rent that front section
by challenger
Fri Sep 04, 15 8:09 pm
Forum: General Stuff
Topic: Familiar face in the local paper
Replies: 6
Views: 879

which paper was that stu? hard to believe the news reporter wrote it down and they still get it wrong !!
by challenger
Wed Aug 05, 15 10:19 pm
Forum: Transmission, Axle & Brakes
Topic: Brake Lines (Hard Line)
Replies: 12
Views: 1153

dave, i can get you the pipe and make them start to finish ?? ive just redone all the rears on that gtx which is due to be finished this week
by challenger
Mon Aug 03, 15 9:37 pm
Forum: Transmission, Axle & Brakes
Topic: disc pad rattle
Replies: 10
Views: 1377

Re: disc pad rattle

Pete ,yes they did squeal and I cured it with copper grease. Steveo,yes that is the setup I've got.Don't recall seeing any elastic bands in the kit,and no mention of them in the installation instructions,and as Dave81 mentions not sure if hot brakes and elastic bands are a good mix. ive just cured ...
by challenger
Tue Jul 07, 15 9:53 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: valvetrain noise 440
Replies: 20
Views: 3658

thanks dave, i did set them 6thou tighter. cam card says 22 i went down to 16
by challenger
Tue Jul 07, 15 9:32 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: valvetrain noise 440
Replies: 20
Views: 3658

thanks for the input fellas, drew, 20-50 morris golden oil (british brand been around since the 20.s) oil pressure (hot) 40 idle 75 cruise and flat out carl, this is a solid cam not hyd, valves wont bounce at that rpm unless they proper knackered,headers have new gaskets and sealed well :thumbright:...