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by Dave999
Tue Jan 16, 24 10:02 am
Forum: Bodywork, Chassis & Suspension
Topic: 73 Challenger Hood Hinge Springs
Replies: 3
Views: 3994

Re: 73 Challenger Hood Hinge Springs

well you seem to be able to get new old and NOS on ebay for various levels of astronomical cost https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304783547227 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304610618375 https://www.ebay.com/itm/304871264311 i presume your car currently has a metal hood and some previous owner used the replace...
by Dave999
Wed Jan 10, 24 9:42 am
Forum: Member's Car Show
Topic: 64 Plymouth Belvedere post car
Replies: 279
Views: 674377

Re: 64 Plymouth Belvedere post car

i think if you finish it and drive it.. that's the best advert for your car

opens up the options

fall in love with it again

or get the max you can when you sell.

you won't know what could have been if you sell it now :)


Dave
by Dave999
Thu Dec 07, 23 9:36 am
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: Heads for 318
Replies: 33
Views: 52338

Re: Heads for 318

excellent news

can i suggest they are left on the dining table for at least a week so that all can admire them...

does nothing for marital harmony But hey! Look, NEW HEADS...!



Dave
by Dave999
Fri Dec 01, 23 9:54 am
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: Heads for 318
Replies: 33
Views: 52338

Re: Heads for 318

its all a bit strange i guess you are dealing with some big players maybe they are willing to jump through the hoops some vendors won't sell to the UK anymore, their excuse seems to be too much paperwork or they put you off with the shipping. 30 quid shipping on a bag of clips and washers for my bro...
by Dave999
Thu Nov 30, 23 10:31 am
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: Heads for 318
Replies: 33
Views: 52338

Re: Heads for 318

if you are willing to wait try ron fenton at STS imports https://www.stsimports.co.uk/ or see if Chris Goodale can get you some https://www.americanspeedshop.co.uk/ subtle differences in service Ron ships, so you end up paying vat and Import duties like the old days but you benefit because its his s...
by Dave999
Tue Nov 21, 23 9:41 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Restoration thread 1969 St Albans charger
Replies: 187
Views: 243993

Re: Restoration thread 1969 St Albans charger

Fantastic news

looking good


Dave
by Dave999
Tue Nov 14, 23 10:40 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dave999's Aussie Charger
Replies: 207
Views: 91174

Re: Dave999's Aussie Charger

exactly don't wanna be doing that again...every cloud etc
by Dave999
Mon Nov 13, 23 11:45 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dave999's Aussie Charger
Replies: 207
Views: 91174

Re: Dave999's Aussie Charger

all back togther, running better than before. so pleased about that no idea why, all i did was take it apart and put it back... quick clean and re gap of the plugs that's all why this has made a seat of the pants difference i wish i knew why. took it out for a 45 minute run....no issues apart from t...
by Dave999
Fri Nov 03, 23 9:13 am
Forum: Member's Car Show
Topic: 64 Plymouth Belvedere post car
Replies: 279
Views: 674377

Re: 64 Plymouth Belvedere post car

the lack of earth strap between motor and chassis MAY, as i have found in the past, cause any instrument that is supposed to tell you something about the engine to read wrong. most work by measuring a voltage or current and need the connection to be in place so they can establish what zero looks lik...
by Dave999
Wed Oct 25, 23 12:05 pm
Forum: The Mopar Lounge
Topic: Just saying Hello
Replies: 22
Views: 53076

Re: Just saying Hello

hello

Dave

Dave
by Dave999
Mon Oct 23, 23 2:55 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: DONT BUY !! Mr Gasket Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers
Replies: 8
Views: 17540

Re: DONT BUY !! Mr Gasket Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers

if they are polished not chromed on the inside some of that aluminium solder rod, (you see on facebook) and a blow torch can fix it used it on Lambretta head sets and chain case to seal or build up and provided you don't completly collapse your aluminium casting due to too much heat all good need a ...
by Dave999
Mon Oct 23, 23 2:41 pm
Forum: General Stuff
Topic: Dungerness nucular power station photo shoot
Replies: 11
Views: 34137

Re: Dungerness nucular power station photo shoot

Dungeness is a funny old place, tea room, little steam train, lighthouse, pub. I could understand it not raising a smile on a cold and windy day, you should try going when its foggy... road? sea? what the hell is that looming in the mist, oh sorry this is your garden, nice bulldozer mate, not moved ...
by Dave999
Fri Oct 06, 23 9:00 am
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: Remake wiring harness? Good idea or not?
Replies: 20
Views: 31137

Re: Remake wiring harness? Good idea or not?

that old one looks like its been hacked not going to be easy but if you cable tie it up remove the wrap wash the lot in isopropyl alcohol you can probably work out what went where and replace whats been cut/bypassed however it still may not fit the car if its from a different year or trim level. Dave
by Dave999
Mon Oct 02, 23 4:51 pm
Forum: The Mopar Lounge
Topic: Aussie Salt flat Racer
Replies: 1
Views: 7162

Re: Aussie Salt flat Racer

excellent

that looks pretty impressive

Dave