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Any one use this parts interchange manual

Started by 72 Challenger, January 30, 2020, 07:03:30 AM

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72 Challenger

https://www.amazon.ca/Chrysler-Muscle-Interchange-Manual-1968-1974/dp/0760304203/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=9780760304204&linkCode=qs&qid=1580396302&s=books&sr=1-1

It's the Chrysler Muscle Car Parts Interchange Manual by Paul Herd.

I am looking for something that can help me identify original car parts and numbers. I don't want something specific to e-bodies as I plan on owning several mopars in my time. I can across the book while looking for the original part number of a steering wheel for my 1970 Plymouth Duster. I am making a list of parts to hunt out at Carlisle.

anyone use/ trust this book? 
Someday I will have a J0b.

anlauto

Those books are a good source for general knowledge, but have also been known to be plagued with misinformation as well. :alan2cents:
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RUNCHARGER

I have one. It is useful but has occasional errors. I think it is a useful tool.
Sheldon


72 Challenger

Quote from: anlauto on January 30, 2020, 07:16:02 AM
Those books are a good source for general knowledge, but have also been known to be plagued with misinformation as well. :alan2cents:

Is there something good out there?

I am looking to buy a correct steering wheel for the Duster since it has a tough wheel now. I don't plan to install it I Just want to have all of the original pieces. When I am farting around Carlisle I figure the only way I am going to know if it's correct would be the part number.
Someday I will have a J0b.

PLUM72

How about a Hollander Interchange book?  Would this give you the part number information needed?
-Dave
'72 Challenger
'13 Challenger

anlauto

Quote from: 72 Challenger on January 30, 2020, 10:04:46 AM
Quote from: anlauto on January 30, 2020, 07:16:02 AM
Those books are a good source for general knowledge, but have also been known to be plagued with misinformation as well. :alan2cents:

Is there something good out there?

I am looking to buy a correct steering wheel for the Duster since it has a tough wheel now. I don't plan to install it I Just want to have all of the original pieces. When I am farting around Carlisle I figure the only way I am going to know if it's correct would be the part number.

Tough wheel was an option in a Duster  :dunno:
I've taught you everything you know....but I haven't taught you everything I know....
Check out my web site ....  Alan Gallant Automotive Restoration

JS29

If you have a build sheet for your car, it should tell if the tuff wheel was original or not. They were an option on A and B bodies.  :alan2cents:


BIGSHCLUNK

Quote from: PLUM72 on January 30, 2020, 12:03:57 PM
How about a Hollander Interchange book?  Would this give you the part number information needed?
I was wondering this myself, unless it's much more detailed? Hollander is more "broad spectrum" I would say. But has been way helpful over the years. I have some oldies , all the way back to the 35th edition.

6pack

What I found about these books is that sometimes a different part will fit or work out but may be a different color or shape.  So these books are only so usefull.  Depending on your endgame, they may be helpful but not the last say.  Plus errors can confuse one also.  Most of the time forums like this are the best source of information on a part situation.

72 Challenger

So I am looking at this Hollander manual. Does it give original part numbers? I can't find an example of what a page looks like. At 160 bucks I think that's a good thing to have around.

@anlauto

I don't have a build sheet but the guy I bought the duster off bought the car from the original owner who was his step dad. The original wheel was cracked so he pitched it and put in a tough wheel. I know I can't prove this to a serious originality guy but I like completing all the small details. It also gives me a reason to rifle through  the junk dealers in Carlisle!
Someday I will have a J0b.