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@MoparCarGuy
I believe they are from a 70-72 challenger, but the number on the part shown seems a little high for a 70.
I believe they are from a 70-72 challenger, but the number on the part shown seems a little high for a 70.
#2
Cars For Sale or Wanted / Re: 1972 Cuda 340, B5, 4 spd
Last post by MoparCarGuy - Today at 08:34:21 PMFor when the link with pictures goes away.
#3
Are you working on a Cuda or a Challenger?
They do not look like Cuda rear bumper guard support brackets.
They do not look like Cuda rear bumper guard support brackets.
#4
rear bumper brackets that sit along the frame rail .
#5
Here is a picture of what I think are bumper support brackets, not not sure what year/application they might be. One shows a part# 3754219L and the other is # 3754218R Thanks for any help or thoughts.
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Wheels, Tires, Brakes, Suspension & Steering / Re: E-Body Tire Sizes (what fi...
Last post by HP2 - Today at 07:08:00 PMQuote from: PsyOps on March 31, 2024, 02:39:01 AMOK, I'm back with another question. HP2, in the link you referred me to, you posted: I've seen several people fit 335 tires in the stock wells, so they can swallow a fairly wide tire. However, the backspace on the rims has to be spot on and the overall diameter could be a factor as well. If you wanted to go with a wide and tall sidewall tire like a drag tire, then you may have issues at the top of the well. I've read somewhere, and can't find it now, that someone is running a Nitto 325-50/15 (27.83" dia, 13.23" sect) tire on 15x10s with a B-body (year not specified) rear end, Dr Diff 1" spring kit and ESPO+1 springs. I would like to duplicate that set up without moving the springs into the frame rails or backhalfing the car. Mini-tubs are fine. What do you think?
Sorry about the delay in replying. Yes, IMO, you should be able duplicate that set up with a 1" relocation with 1"+ Espos without moving into the frame rails or backhalfing the car. You won't need mini tubs or even a 2" widening strip. You might have to roll the fender opening lip to avoid any potential sidewall contact.
My set up is similar, but not exactly like the above. I have a 1" relocation, '67 B housing, 15x10 w/5" backspace, zero arch leaf springs with a 26x12 MT SR tire. So my car sites probably a good 3" lower than you example. My Tires are exactly 26x12 with the 12 being section width, not tread width. With this arrangement, I have exactly 1" of clearance to both the fender lip (mine are not rolled so they are still like the factory razors) and to the leaf spring. The Nitto 325-50/15 (27.83" dia, 13.23" sect) is a 1.83 larger diameter, so roughly an inch taller into the wheel well (remember it will only take half of the extra diameter in any direction). These are also .615 wider on each side (13.23-12/2). On my car, I would have approximately 3/8" of clearance to the wheel well lip and the leaf spring. So pretty cozy, but workable. Rolling the lip will gain you an extra 1/2" on the razor side.
Its also worth mentioning that not all cars are identical and it may take some manipulation to ensure your rear housing is exactly centered to the body to get even measurements in each way. Mine was actually closer to the passenger side. A little time with a die grinder on the axle mounting pads allowed me to slide it over to the drivers side and end up with an even 1" on both side against both the body and the spring.
Just for grins, here is a 295/65R15 drag radial on an 8" rim under my Challenger. This was a test fit. I never drove it this way. That tire 30" tall, 12" section width. Springs were still in the stock location and arch and this was a stock E body housing. Sadly, I didn't take any exact notes on its fitment. Notice it has a pretty significant rake to it with a 235/60 front tire. Even with a 28" tire, you are going to need to turn up the torsion bars some or run a taller front tire
#7
It's just bondo so probably just cut through it and sand it round to match the door contour.
Slick idea really. I bet that makes the car really flow together and almost blend that door seam.
Slick idea really. I bet that makes the car really flow together and almost blend that door seam.
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Cars For Sale or Wanted / Re: 1972 Cuda 340, B5, 4 spd
Last post by cuda hunter - Today at 06:02:03 PMBS23H2B162322
It's quite unfortunate that this car does not have the v21 treatment.
That would be the icing on the cake.
Add a factory sunroof with that V21 and I would buy it now.
It's quite unfortunate that this car does not have the v21 treatment.
That would be the icing on the cake.
Add a factory sunroof with that V21 and I would buy it now.
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Cars For Sale or Wanted / Re: 1972 Cuda 340, B5, 4 spd
Last post by cuda hunter - Today at 06:00:34 PMWhat signifies a painted grill on the 72?
Is it on the fender tag or on the broadcast sheet?
Is it on the fender tag or on the broadcast sheet?
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Cars For Sale or Wanted / Re: 1972 Cuda 340, B5, 4 spd
Last post by cuda hunter - Today at 05:58:55 PMThis is a highly sought after 1972 True BS23, 340 Cuda. It's a factory 4-speed, sure grip, bucket seats, power disc brakes, power steering, dual exhaust car.
This car is a survivor, wearing its original paint. It also starts and runs, but it's not road worthy right now. It has its original fender tag, build sheet, original window sticker, dealer invoice, matching number engine, and other items passed down from the original owner.
It will need rust repair on various parts of the frame, lower quarters, trunk, floor pan, lower A-pillar. This car is definitely worthy of a full restoration.
This car is a survivor, wearing its original paint. It also starts and runs, but it's not road worthy right now. It has its original fender tag, build sheet, original window sticker, dealer invoice, matching number engine, and other items passed down from the original owner.
It will need rust repair on various parts of the frame, lower quarters, trunk, floor pan, lower A-pillar. This car is definitely worthy of a full restoration.