Main Menu

Recent posts

#1
6
Parts Wanted / WTB Holley center carb #4669
Last post by 69 500 - Today at 07:46:04 AM
WTB 1971 Holley center carb #4669 pm here
#2
Yea the 4 speed.
Sold the 70 pistol grip shifter and purchased a new mechanism.
Current (old school) handle will be replaced proper when car is running.
#3
avatar_1970Cuda
Interior / Re: Passenger door not opening...
Last post by 1970Cuda - Today at 07:33:01 AM
You're correct (so far as I am aware), that there's no adjustment on the latch. And latches are hard to find too ... I've seen only a few at swap meets. The nice thing is they're not expensive and now I've taken to collecting all the door parts for my e-body. You never know when you'll need a spare. Post here what you find. Maybe someone else has an idea.
#4
I like the woodgrain with the aftermarket gauges, kind of harkens to the original. For some reason I didn't realize you're running a stick behind the turbos! After a long build I'm always wary before starting it up as well, I usually take a day or 2 before firing it to triple check everything and go over in my mind what I might have missed.
#5
Quote from: tparker on May 19, 2024, 09:18:39 PMI have a hard time believing the man that was driving the golf cart would NOT be held  accountable. If I drive another persons car in California and smack something, I can't just walk away. If I disapear, like I car jack the car or something, then  the owner can be held  liable. I would talk to the insurance and see what they say. Not sure how things are are where your at, but fender  benders  arn't recorded  on the car. DMV doesn't get a  report of a scratch or crushed front end, that is between you and the insurance company. You may get points taken off your record for a crash but they don't know  the details. I find it odd that a record would be maintained.

In any case, I hope you get it resolved  with minimal pain.

I don`t think too many states track and record fender benders on older vehicles and even if they do so what- it`s an old restored vehicle so unless you are claiming it`s all original panels no one will care.
#6
avatar_700 AKN
General Topics / Re: HOT RODS,RAT RODS,CUSTOMS,...
Last post by 700 AKN - May 19, 2024, 09:42:41 PM
1965 Plymouth Barracuda

#7
I have a hard time believing the man that was driving the golf cart would NOT be held  accountable. If I drive another persons car in California and smack something, I can't just walk away. If I disapear, like I car jack the car or something, then  the owner can be held  liable. I would talk to the insurance and see what they say. Not sure how things are are where your at, but fender  benders  arn't recorded  on the car. DMV doesn't get a  report of a scratch or crushed front end, that is between you and the insurance company. You may get points taken off your record for a crash but they don't know  the details. I find it odd that a record would be maintained.

In any case, I hope you get it resolved  with minimal pain.
#8
avatar_MoparCarGuy
Electrical & Audio / Re: brake light switch
Last post by MoparCarGuy - May 19, 2024, 08:22:17 PM
Sounds like an improperly sized fuse (hey, it happens) or a direct short to ground on the power side wiring or at least one brake light bulb.

Start at the brake pedal switch and visually look for any problem with 12V power to ground. Inspect the wiring from the switch to the left side kick panel, too. If good, proceed with checking the rear of the car. Bulbs alone can short to ground so you may just want to install new bulbs and see if the problem is fixed. If not, continue below.

Open the trunk and pull out the brake light bulb sockets. Pull each 1157 brake bulb out of the socket.
Inspect the socket and bulbs for anything out of sorts. If you have a multimeter, check each of the two socket pins to ground. They should not be grounded (~zero ohms).
Try the brake pedal again with no bulbs to see if the fuse survives. If so, then it is a bulb socket or installed bulb problem.
If the fuse blows, your problem is with the wiring. Inspect visually for any issue that may have sent 12V power to ground.
Pinched or exposed wiring along the wiring path is about all that is left to cause this problem.
You may have to pull the door sill plate and check the hidden portion of the wiring going to the rear of the car. The wiring passes behind the rear seat door panel as well. No fun to pull all of this out but may be necessary.

Let us know what you find.
#9
avatar_MoparCarGuy
Cars For Sale or Wanted / Re: Challenger R/T SE at Mecum...
Last post by MoparCarGuy - May 19, 2024, 08:00:54 PM
The fender tag does not have any signs of being a repro.
This Challenger has all of the fender tag items on the car except for the V5X - Vinyl Side Moulding in Black.
It has G34 - Driver side painted racing mirror on the fender tag but is equipped with Dual painted racing mirrors which required G34 and G32 on early Challengers.

Added options MISSING from the fender tag:
G32 - Passenger side painted racing mirror
P31 - Power Windows

There is no mention of a Broadcast Sheet or Window Sticker to verify if the car came with the J46 - Locking Fuel Cap (flip-top). Early 1970 Challengers did not have J46 on the fender tag even if so equipped.
Only the Broadcast Sheet, Window Sticker, or a Sales Invoice could verify whether it came with the Rallye Wheels.

This is a very well-restored R/T-Special Edition that has a few extra desirable options added. The selling price confirms the quality of the build.
#10
avatar_MoparCarGuy
Cars For Sale or Wanted / Re: 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda 340, F...
Last post by MoparCarGuy - May 19, 2024, 07:18:27 PM
Video and docs for the BS23H0E110530 Cuda 340. https://www.youtube.com/embed/p_4z_gTVHrg?rel=0