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Cuda & Challenger General Discussion (ROSEVILLE MOPARTS) / Re: seatbelt laws?!

Last post by anlauto - Today at 05:45:29 AM

If the shoulder belt is optional, as in our 70-73 E Bodies, then it's optional to wear it. Of course the lap belt is mandatory. That's my understanding.

Was the shoulder belt optional in E body hardtops? 

NOT optional, like an extra cost option, optional like you don't have to use it if you don't want to, it's separate from the lap belt...literature back in the day said something to the affect of " seat belts including lap and optional shoulder belt"

[NOT ONE of us has installed air bags in our classic cars. Gee are we taking a chance in them.]

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Cuda & Challenger General Discussion (ROSEVILLE MOPARTS) / Re: seatbelt laws?!

Last post by chargerdon - Today at 05:43:56 AM

Being that i was born in 1947 i have ridden in cars for decades before lap belts were even in cars let alone shoulder belts.   Ive been in 3 separate collisions (one a T-bone with new then 70 challenger and yes i had my lap belt on.   No injury.  One of the comments was ..."why take a chance without them "   I look at it this way...ill bet NOT ONE of us has installed air bags in our classic cars.   Gee are we taking a chance in them.   

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Cars For Sale or Wanted / Re: 1970 AAR Cuda, FC7, 4 spd....

Last post by cuda hunter - Today at 05:36:35 AM

Thanks for pointing that out!

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Your Restoration project (ROSEVILLE MOPARTS) / Re: 72 Challenger Is Back

Last post by dodj - Today at 03:51:45 AM

Thank you. I have a rh inner pad rattling and have tried that clip but it did not help.

The anti rattle spring only affects the outboard pad. For the inner pad try applying hi temp silicone brake grease to the face of the caliper piston to reduce rattle

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Engine, Transmission & Rear End / Re: 8HP70 -> 8HP90 on my '70 C...

Last post by speedbird1229 - Today at 12:07:58 AM

The 90 is physically larger than the 70.
I haven't seen a direct side by side comparison of dimensions but the 90 is slightly larger and longer with different rear mounting hole locations. Will require a different driveline than the 70 or modification.

Link to a 70 to 90 swap. Not an E-Body but some useful info.
https://www.ramforum.com/threads/8hp70-to-8hp90-swap-useful-info-for-the-next-guy.189355/

Got it thanks. I hope it's not remarkably larger and fits into our current transmission tunnel. I know the rear mount is slightly misaligned compared to 8HP70 and that can be accomodated quite easily I believe.

[1971 Dodge Charger Super Bee]

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General Topics / Re: HOT RODS,RAT RODS,CUSTOMS,...

Last post by 700 AKN - May 02, 2024, 11:01:17 PM

1971 Dodge Charger Super Bee

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Cars For Sale or Wanted / Re: 1970 AAR Cuda, FC7, 4 spd....

Last post by Transamcuda.com - May 02, 2024, 08:22:42 PM

engine and trans restamped.

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

Last post by 1970 cuda Joe - May 02, 2024, 05:21:11 PM

I removed the booster & put it in a vise where I could see a retainer holding the outer seal. I removed the retainer & seal & looked inside the booster. I noticed a square retainer which when removed would allow the stem to be removed. I removed the stem & cleaned the threads with my bead blaster. I had to use heat to loosen the threads. As it turns out, it a bolt & not a cap as I originally thought. I made my .020 gap using the tool from a previous post & it's ready to return to the car. I had other things to do while the booster was out so it all worked out.....Joe

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Cuda & Challenger General Discussion (ROSEVILLE MOPARTS) / Re: seatbelt laws?!

Last post by 7212Mopar - May 02, 2024, 05:03:40 PM

This topic reminds me of what happened to one of my hero, the late Dale Earnhardt. It was a dark day for NASCAR. From there on, more safety features, more belts are required today in motorsports. A standard three point belt setup is really minimal. Lap belt alone or not wearing any, I just wonder why take the chances.

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General Topics / Re: 1971 cuda billboards displ...

Last post by 69Hurstsc - May 02, 2024, 01:43:01 PM

12 locked in. Outstanding on these.


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