Author: burdar

Band clamp at muffler hanger location?

I’ve been reading this thread on band clamps. Exhaust Band Clamps Since it’s an old thread I thought it best to start a new post. If this question has been answered please link to the discussion.

My question has to do with the TTI muffler hangers….

driveshaft shortening

I’ve had driveshafts shortened before but it’s been 20 years. IIRC it was around $100 back then. I just got a quote from a local powertrain shop and they want $200 plus joints.(non greasable Spicer) That’s new driveshaft territory. If I go new, is …

rear end to gas tank clearance

So, what is an exceptable rear end to gas tank clearance? I bought MP oval track leaf springs which have a 20.5" front segment.(stock front segment is 20") This pushed the rear back 1/2" I’m now extremely close to hitting the tank. I…

installing splash shields

I’m hoping to be able to spray undercoating on my 68 this weekend since it looks like it’s going to be the last good weekend before winter. I need to get the splash shields in place before I start masking off the body. I took this car apart in 2013 s…

68 side marker gaskets

My original side markers are completely burried and would take a long time to dig out so I’m asking here…

The reproduction side markers come assembled with the lens inserted into the housing first, then the gasket and finally the back half of the ho…

door handle/mirror reinforcement plates

Who here has used the door handle and mirror reinforcement plates from Dynamic Renovations?

The instructions for the mirror reinforcement plates don’t call for any urethane between the plate and the body. You just put the plate up against the inner…

68 GT convertible project

This is my first A-body and second restoration project. I’m just finishing up my first complete restoration of a 73 Challenger my dad bought new. I went back to stock on that build. This car won’t be going back to stock so I have some freedom to do wha…