70 Challenger SE

[Cuda Cody]

@Timbbuc2   I normally replace them, but only because I want to put new sealant in them.  Some of them go in to the water jacket and need sealant.

Working on my car today, and I had a stud for the exhaust manifold that I had to replace, I was nervous as a cat on a hot tin roof. But it worked out. I was wonder what you guys/gals would do, replace all or whats bad. I have a complete set of studs that came with the car. I know the old saying "It aint broke dont fix it"   

[Cuda Cody]

But, if it didn't leak before maybe not worth risking it.     Like you said, no reason to fix what isn't broke.

[Timbbuc2]

But, if it didn't leak before maybe not worth risking it.     Like you said, no reason to fix what isn't broke.

@Cuda Cody , thanks, I checked another one and the shop had put on new sealant. I was just curious if is was normal to change because of  heating and cooling of the studs.

[Timbbuc2]

Not much to tell on my build, hunting for parts that I did not know I was missing. While I am waiting for some parts to come in, I started to dissemble my dash. I was wondering why I kept on smelling Rat P, I found out, the the whole right side was full of nest. I hate RATS. After reading other posts I ordered the paint for the gauge needles. You can really learn a lot here.
Tim

[Timbbuc2]

Working on my instrument panel today, Good thing I took it apart, the volt meter was trash. I used the technique @Cuda Cody used in his video with the AA batteries to test and it works great. My clock was not working BUT it is now, just needed a little lubrication.These clocks has a set of points when it make contact it triggers it to wind-up. So as it is running you can here a tick when it winds down. Will have the dash complete next weekend and then motor time

[Cuda Cody]

I learned the hard way.  I would clean up the clocks, lube, sand the "shorting" points where they make contact and double check they work.... but they always stopped working after I installed them.  Maybe a few weeks, maybe a few years, but they always seemed to stop.  Now I just change the guts out right from the start and never worry.  They always work then.

[Cuda Cody]

I use these guts for the clocks.  Pretty easy to install too.


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[Timbbuc2]

I was at Yearone Saturday and I ask for the low voltage switch for the dash. They had one but it was completely different. What is people using, i.e. stock ( If available)or a updated one?

[1 Wild R/T]

I was at Yearone Saturday and I ask for the low voltage switch for the dash.

????   Are you looking for a instrument voltage regulator? 

[Timbbuc2]

I was at Yearone Saturday and I ask for the low voltage switch for the dash.

????   Are you looking for a instrument voltage regulator?

Yes that be the one

[Timbbuc2]

Slow  but sure, jumping around on different things waiting on parts. Front turn signals left is after right is before. Bought new lense also.

[Cuda Cody]

Any progress is good progress.   

[1 Wild R/T]

I was at Yearone Saturday and I ask for the low voltage switch for the dash.

????   Are you looking for a instrument voltage regulator?

Yes that be the one

Normal replacement part...  http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dodge,1970,challenger,7.0l+426cid+v8,1078466,electrical,instrument+cluster+voltage+regulator,4885

Electronic version....     http://rt-eng.com/rte/index.php/RTE_limiter

Build your own electronic version....   http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-instrument-voltage-regulator64.html

[Got JOB]

Great read on your build. Your front calipers will work fine mounted to the rear but the stock rubber brake hose will bind. My '71 has rear mounted calipers and I put longer rubber hoses on and they work fine. I can try to get the hose part numbers if you need, just post.
Ricky

[Timbbuc2]

Great read on your build. Your front calipers will work fine mounted to the rear but the stock rubber brake hose will bind. My '71 has rear mounted calipers and I put longer rubber hoses on and they work fine. I can try to get the hose part numbers if you need, just post.
Ricky

This is a aftermarket kit that came with the car  and hoses. Wont be long before  I get to put them on. Thanks for your help