Author: brotherGood

Farleys Page

I know some of you on here used to frequent Farley’s page (dippy.org), but I logged on earlier and noticed that there hasn’t been a new post since May. I can’t imagine at that rate how much longer it’d stay afloat, so I’d suggest pulling as much info b…

Pinion angle?

Ever since performing the iso-delete in the rear, I’ve had a driveline vibration. I was warned about pinion angle being effected, but im not sure how to check it, or adjust it.

Im assuming the shim kits just fit in between the leaf spring and sway ba…

1969 Olds 442

I know, not a Mopar..

Carried this over from here: (New project)

Dug the car out today and got it home. Spent a couple hours cleaning inside and out, found a nest and 3 mice skeletons. Got it in the garage, and the next thing is to hook a battery up …

Its been a ride

Well, after almost 11 years, I’ve finally decided to move on from my AHB. Had it out to go pick up breakfast, and had a bad enough shake that I turned around and took it home.

I’m fairly certain I know what it is, but the fact of the matter is this; …

Brake pressure

Well..its looking like in addition to the Olds I’m going to end up with my old AHB back. Since this is the case, I’m going to finally try to figure out the brake issue.

Currently, it has next to no pressure when bleeding the rears, either side. Also,…

1969 Olds 442

I know, not a Mopar..

Carried this over from here: (New project)

Dug the car out today and got it home. Spent a couple hours cleaning inside and out, found a nest and 3 mice skeletons. Got it in the garage, and the next thing is to hook a battery up …

New project

Well, after 14 years of Mopars..I have taken on a new project for Brand X.

One of my bosses has a 1969 Oldsmobile 442, and I’ve been pushing him for years to get it out of his barn and put the original engine and transmission back in and sell it. Well, he finally asked me to tear the engine down to make sure it was still good as it sat outside for years.

When we (Dad and I) went to pick it up, we looked at the car and couldn’t believe how clean it was. When we got the engine home I…

New project