Author: DrEamer

My air cleaner “Art”

I posted this on the A body forum, but for those who are not members there, I thought I would share it here as well. As some of you know, my Challenger is going to sport a 408 Magnum based stroker. Part of me did not want to throw a 340/360 Magnum tin …

Air Cleaner “Art” is done

I posted earlier about wanting to make a custom air cleaner tin for my 408 stroker. The tread here A little air cleaner "art"

Anyway, I just got this back from the graphics shop. The only flaw is that he put in white lettering instead of th…

You know you have the right wife when….

With this whole lockdown thing going on, I’m glad I have the wife I do. When it first started she told me she was glad I had the car to work on. Maybe because it keeps me out of her hair, but I’ll take it. (I shared that on the E body forum) Today I asked if I could use her oven to cure the paint on my oil pan. She said no problem, and only complained a little about the smell. I know some of you have to have some understanding significant others, feel free to share yours!!!

Project 73-2-70 Resto mod Challenger

I’m just really catching up the last year and a half of my Challenger project. My Challenger is a 1973, that I am converting into a 1970 tribute. Therefore the project name 73-2-70. Part of the reason for the year switch is that I like the 1970 better,…

When the wife says she is glad you have the car.

I hope you do not mind me sharing, it just sort of hit me. Yesterday after I got off work, I changed my clothes and was getting ready to go in the shop to work on the Challenger. My wife looked at me, and said ” I’m glad you have the car”. I asked why, and she said she was glad I had something I enjoyed to do while things are slow at work because of all the virus stuff. I was a little surprised more then anything, but it nice to hear she know that car brings enjoyment to me. Also, it…

When the wife says she is glad you have the car.

E body spring hangers and shackles

Selling the original hangers and shackles off my Challenger. I went to offset ones and don’t need these anymore. $45 for the set, plus buyer pays shipping from 97321, no payPal fees.

View attachment 69578

View attachment 69579

View attachment 69580

View attachment 69581

Anyone ever rebuild a hood latch?

I have a hood retaining latch for a 1970 Challenger that is loose. Just wondering if anyone has gone through one before. The one I have is an original dated coded that I would like to save if possible, even though my car is a tribute.