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by Garp
Wed Nov 15, 17 3:58 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Chassis & Suspension
Topic: Dreaded vinyl roof rust !
Replies: 5
Views: 1469

Dreaded vinyl roof rust !

So, today I had to bite the bullet and peel back the vinyl strip below the back window of the Chally, and I’m glad I did and didn’t leave it over winter. What I found was, well, in a word ..... SOIL !!! Whatever plant matter and water had slipped below the back trim was happily creating a fertile an...
by Garp
Fri Nov 10, 17 12:07 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Chassis & Suspension
Topic: In the words of Neil Young ....
Replies: 1
Views: 424

In the words of Neil Young ....

..... "RUST NEVER SLEEPS" !!!! Hi all, As the days draw darker and shorter and my working week increases along with the festive season, I've decided that rather than leave the slightly bubbling paint at the base of the Challenger rear window, it's probably best to peel back the vinyl and s...
by Garp
Tue Oct 24, 17 8:25 pm
Forum: The Mopar Lounge
Topic: Don't shoot me, I'm only the piano player. But ......
Replies: 13
Views: 1580

Don't shoot me, I'm only the piano player. But ......

We wouldn't all be here if we didn't love these cool, quirky muscle cars with their huge gas-guzzling engines and timeless design....... but ...... with Al Gore and his bloody dog doing their hardest (yes, I don't blame them) to banish these ozone-eating vehicles from every road in the world (recent...
by Garp
Sun Sep 03, 17 8:37 pm
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Rear drum size and spacing ....
Replies: 3
Views: 682

Cheers chaps
Glad to know it is actually as hands-on as I thought.
Will "drop her knickers" tomorrow and measure up.
Thanks
Garp
.... nothing dead about this forum ....
by Garp
Sun Sep 03, 17 12:29 pm
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Rear drum size and spacing ....
Replies: 3
Views: 682

Rear drum size and spacing ....

Morning, So, Rockauto is having some end-of-line clearout parts going and amongst them are rear drums, shoes, refurb kit etc. How do I know what the actual diameter of my drums are? Am I looking for a part number, or am I just taking a basic diameter measurement across and it'll either be 15", ...
by Garp
Fri Sep 01, 17 10:58 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: Easiest wire-in point.
Replies: 7
Views: 895

Mick70RR wrote:All the connections on the fuse box are positive. Connect the negative wire to the body of the car.
Fastest problem solve ever. Cheers.
by Garp
Fri Sep 01, 17 10:26 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: Easiest wire-in point.
Replies: 7
Views: 895

...... Just thinking .....
Is there a positive side and a negative side on the fuse bank? There must be - where are the positive sides ?
:help:
by Garp
Fri Sep 01, 17 10:14 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: Easiest wire-in point.
Replies: 7
Views: 895

Mick70RR wrote:Connect it to the fusebox, just find a spare connector that is live only when the ignition is on.
Cheers - that makes sense and to boot, puts in a fuse !
That makes it quite simple.
Cheers :thumbright:
by Garp
Fri Sep 01, 17 6:57 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: Easiest wire-in point.
Replies: 7
Views: 895

Easiest wire-in point.

Hi all, So I have hidden a little USB/SD card amplifier in the glovebox of the Chally. Got some nice JBL ovals in the parcel shelf and a smaller one in the centre dash. It's not that I'm trying to mask the sound of the "8" but on longer drives, so tunes would be nice. It's a standard 12V p...
by Garp
Sat Aug 26, 17 5:20 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Chassis & Suspension
Topic: Power assist steering.
Replies: 12
Views: 1556

Jeeeez Dave, there's a lot of knowledge kicking about that head of yours !
Engineer by trade ?
:thumbright:
by Garp
Mon Aug 07, 17 12:02 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: Engine dress-up : braided hoses
Replies: 8
Views: 745

Engine compartment pic as promised. Do we think braided hoses are necessary?
by Garp
Sat Aug 05, 17 6:05 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: white powder ??!!
Replies: 14
Views: 1353

watching this as need to tackle my wiper motor issue soon.
by Garp
Wed Aug 02, 17 1:49 am
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: Engine dress-up : braided hoses
Replies: 8
Views: 745

drewcrane wrote:Do you have a pic under the hood?
Drew- will take one and get back
by Garp
Tue Aug 01, 17 6:44 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: Engine dress-up : braided hoses
Replies: 8
Views: 745

Hi Garp, Your car looked great btw in Sublime with the blacked out front grille. In terms of what to avoid, I'd say avoid braided hoses. much more suited to Ch**ys and Fo**s. just my 2c... :D Cheers mate- the full blackout just gives a tad more aggression reminiscent the earlier models and although...
by Garp
Mon Jul 31, 17 8:15 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: Engine dress-up : braided hoses
Replies: 8
Views: 745

Engine dress-up : braided hoses

Hi all, Cracking day at Santa Pod yesterday and jaw-dropping collection of car-porn !!! Justin (Dart Vader) gave me a "walk through" on how the drag strip works being my first visit and it was great to see so many 60's and 70's Mopars strutting their stuff (rather quick mind) on the blackt...