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Cuda & Challenger General Discussion (ROSEVILLE MOPARTS) / Re: 1970 'cuda brake issues al...

Last post by B5fourspeed - Today at 07:44:48 PM

Roadlamp harness,front light harness and wires that go to the starter relay.I adjusted my pushrod and I am bench bleeding the master cylinder.Will bleed the brakes this weekend and hoping my pedal will improve.

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Cuda & Challenger General Discussion (ROSEVILLE MOPARTS) / Re: Oil filter price compariso...

Last post by JH27N0B - Today at 07:40:41 PM

@JH27N0B at $1.87 each, I'd be cutting one open and seeing what was going to be protecting my vintage mopar engine. Oil and filters are one place I won't be bargain hunting.

I'll be happy to send it to you postage due to cut open after I use if you want? 
I bought one on a gamble, then when I got home did some online research and the reviews I found said Tough Guards are fine, not like the "orange can of death" Extra Guard. Using one for my generally 500 miles driving cruise season on my car will be no risk. They still had some in the clearance shelf when I was back there a few days later, so I grabbed a few more! 
I found the forum the oil filter expert guy runs has members that have thousands of posts, about oil filters and oil matters? And we can't get near that volume on a forum dedicated to fascinating E bodies? What is wrong with that picture where members run up thousands and thousands of posts about filters, and members here rarely have even 1000 posts?
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/anyone-using-the-fram-tough-guard.365548/
From what I've found researching oil filters, AC Delco and Fram Extra Guard are the 2 filters to avoid. The rest are safe.

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Wheels, Tires, Brakes, Suspension & Steering / Re: Which type of subframe con...

Last post by TripleBlk70 - Today at 07:24:16 PM

Thanks guys, good info and links.

I think I prefer the weld-to-floor frame rail connectors. I'm sure they're more work to fit and weld but I like the finished look and think they would be a better option for rigidity esp for a convertible.

I also like the firewall to inner fender stiffeners (not sure what they are called) which I hadn't seen before.

I can weld and also bought a plasma cutter so I think with some time and patience I can get it done. One thing I would prefer is to have the car on a rotisserie which I don't have right now...I do have a 4-post lift though.

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Wheels, Tires, Brakes, Suspension & Steering / Re: Which type of subframe con...

Last post by Dakota - Today at 07:12:50 PM

I used USCT subframe connectors, along with most of the other products to stiffen my chassis.  No regrets.

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Cuda & Challenger General Discussion (ROSEVILLE MOPARTS) / Re: 1970 'cuda brake issues al...

Last post by 1970 cuda Joe - Today at 05:00:46 PM

I'm putting the brake system back together & wondered which harness go over the top of the booster? I know the main does. What about the wire for the road lamps? The harness for the 4 speed doesn't look like it should. I has some sort of a rectangular plastic piece that should be mounted somewhere? Here's a picture of what I have & yes, that green was it's original colour
Thank you, Joe 

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Parts / Misc For Sale / Re: Frame jig thinking of sell...

Last post by 7E-Bodies - Today at 04:37:29 PM

I just welded up a steel fab job for someone and was shocked at steel prices. I'd say this is extremely fair, especially for someone near you or driving through your area. 

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Cuda & Challenger General Discussion (ROSEVILLE MOPARTS) / Re: Oil filter price compariso...

Last post by 7E-Bodies - Today at 04:33:13 PM

@JH27N0B at $1.87 each, I'd be cutting one open and seeing what was going to be protecting my vintage mopar engine. Oil and filters are one place I won't be bargain hunting.

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Interior / Re: Bucket Seat Hinge Cover Bu...

Last post by RayL - Today at 04:30:41 PM

@Claudia: I think I'm going to take a shot at making a bracket out of sheet metal and then decide whether or not to purchase a set of buttons from one of the suppliers you linked for me.

Thanks again!

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Body Shop / Re: Grill / fender gap? 71 cud...

Last post by Qda71 - Today at 03:52:19 PM

Here

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Wheels, Tires, Brakes, Suspension & Steering / Re: E-Body Tire Sizes (what fi...

Last post by PsyOps - Today at 03:50:52 PM

@HP2, thank you so much for your detailed reply with pics.  This info is exactly what I need to move forward.  The 295/65R-15 drag radials in the picture are just a tic shy of 2 inches taller than the Nittos (your 30" vs Nitto's advertised 28.3") and I am considering tall(er) front tires - something along the lines of xxx/75R-15 to get the front end up a little.  Looking at old E-body pics at the drag strip, the taller front tires seemed to be the norm rather than the exception.  And yes, I'll definitively have to crank up the T-bars.  Now that all that is resolved, it's off to buy some tires, roll the knife edges & drop plumb lines onto some butcher paper so everything is perfectly positioned side to side.  I appreciate the help from you and @Swamp Donkey.