Author: Dartthunder340

Lee Iacocca passes

Just read he has passed. Godspeed Mr. Iacocca, very much appreciate your contribution and vision.

You know when the thought just, accidentally, slips out of your mouth?

My wife was talking about something and I tuned in quick enough to hear her say ‘…my shoulder has been bothering me, but I just don’t complain about it.’ I instantly blurted ‘because you complain about everything else?’ Guess I’ll watch T…

Help on shipping a vehicle from overseas.

Has anyone done this? Where should I even start? Estimated cost? Thank you for any help!

904 low gear set.

have some rebuilding of things to do on the list this winter. I have a 904 low gear and was wondering what or if there would be any benefit in my combo for it. 340/w2/.590/5.13/29.5x12x15 tire. Happy to give any other info and thanks for the replies.

Peanuts Hot Wheels

Wish I could post pics. Just found a ’66 Dodge A100 van with Snoopy on it. Looks like there is a Christmas collection of various vehicles. Pretty cool find for only going in to buy deodorant, haha!:)

Ball joint replacement questions.

I need to replace the upper and lower ball joints on my ’67 Dart. Never done this before and have just started research. The car originally came with drum brakes and has been upgraded to Wilwood discs. I believe these to be the “small” lower ones? Also research on here leads me to think everything was the same until 1973?

Do I just approach my local auto parts store and say ball joints for a 1967 Dart? I did a quick look of Mancini’s page and it looks like roughly $100.00 or so per side?…

Ball joint replacement questions.

Purple Shaft lash question.

i have a .590 Purple Shaft in a 340, with Aries domed pistons, and open W2’s. Lash has been set at .25/.25 cold and I’m wondering how far I can push it (.18/.20 cold?). What are you setting your lash at with these cams and does anyone have info as to why Mopar wants them set up so loose? Thanks for any help!