Author: 67CBodyGuy

Throttle cable bracket identification (what do I have here) ?

I have these two brackets which are practically identical:

Left one has a couple of nuts welded to it but otherwise seems identical to the one on the right. The one on the right has a few more parts bolted to it, a rod that was cut off (with a torc…

1968 – 197? small block throttle cable bracket (in Ontario)

I’m looking for a 1968 to 1970-something small block throttle cable bracket. If you’re somewhere between Windsor and Woodstock then I can pick it up from you, no postage hassle. Send me a PM if you have one you don’t need.

Is there a simple/easy way to ID a 273 engine vs 318?

I’m looking at a ’67 Windsor-built car that the VIN says had a 318 (which means it would have been a polysphere).

The current owner (who to me has an unknown level of familiarity with vintage Mopar mech/tech) says the car has a 273. Maybe someone tol…

What is this open cavity in my 318 heads?

What is this open cavity in the heads of my 318, and should I be concerned that it’s not covered by a gasket or the intake manifold? (see area inside yellow circle)

It’s a semi-circular cavity, about as wide as my pinky finger, no idea where it goe…

Suggestions for valve cover gasket (318) rubber / silicone ?

I was looking for something a little more substantial than a cork gasket, but that’s all I see on rock auto. About the only thing I see anywhere is the Assault Racing rubber gasket with steel shim core. Don’t know if that’s actually made by them or s…

Question about buying Carter BBD for my 318 (unless I should look at something else)

The 318 (on my ’67 Monaco) might be in need of a better carb, the only one I’ve ever known is the Carter BBD. I see them for sale on ebay for relatively cheap, about a hundred bucks, they look nice and new.

So here’s my questions. I see lots of Ca…

14″ x 5.5 or wider steel rims (I can pick up from you in SW Ontario, Canada) – 4.5″ bolt circle (5 bolt)

Looking to buy four 14" steel wheels, 5.5 wide or wider.

I have a few 15" wheels (and a couple of rusty 14 x 5 wheels) available for trade if you’d be interested in that.

If you’re selling 14" x 5.5" (or wider) steel rims, let me …