Author: coffeedart67

Why are mopar parts so scarce at swap meets? Went to probably one of the biggest non-marquee specific swap meets in the area, drawing sellers and buyers from at least 4 states. And only a handful of mopar parts.

I have an 8 track player (sorry not for sale)that I would like to get restored, and have been doing some research and have read that new in box is not always a good deal as the factory lubricant has likely gelled up and that the belt is more than likel…

What does the date on the certicard indicate? Is it the date the buyer took delvery of the car?
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Aaron

I accidentally let my collector insurance lapse this winter, now I am trying to get new collector insurance and am wondering what value I should put on it. It is a 67 Dart GT convertible, rebuilt 273 2 barrel, automatic, bucket seat with console, no rust through, some paint flaws, scratchs on glass, 97,000 miles. Top could stand to be replaced. I looked on Hagerty and they list this condition as $13,500, to me that sounds high and I am thinking more $10,000. Whats your thoughts. Should…

I am having some weight cut out of various thicknesses of flat steel for my nephews soap box derby car. I need to paint them, what would be a good paint(spray can), that will not stick to other weights when stacked or the floor board? I painted some l…

I got the trico classic wiper blades.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/TRIG/33150/03300.oap?year=1967&make=Dodge&model=Dart&vi=5149239&ck=Search_03300_5149239_387&pt=03300&ppt=C0047

But I can’t seem to get the old ones off. This is on a 67 Dart and I assume they are still the original blades as they have the antilift air foil on them. Any pointers? Checked my service manual and it only tells how to change the refills.
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Aaron

I was working on the 7 1/4 rear in my dart. At first I thought they were c-clip axles, couldn’t find my service manual, but found my Haynes manual, shoot, I need a slide hammer. This would mean a trip to town and running all over, to spend $100+ for a tool that I would use once. I knew there was a trick involving a chain but wasn’t sure. My dad came over and I asked him. He went to the shed comes out with a log chain, hooks it on the axle flange and whips the chain and out pops the axle. …