Author: Fresh Air Inspector

Mirada – Magazine Article

Hello All,

I have a subscription to an excellent automotive publication called Collectible Automobile. For you Mirada owners the April 2024 issue has a very detailed 6 page article covering all 4 production years including the special models (Magnum, …

Rear Leaf Spring Shackles – Polyurethane Upgrade

Hello All,

Please let me know if I should be posting this in the Police Forum as my car has the AHB package.

Need some feedback – hopefully someone has done this already.

I’m in the midst of installing the ESPO polyurethane bushings in my rear suspension. The bushings for the shackles have a flat face where they meet the sides of the shackle. This is very different from the original which is dished to match the shackle face. I’ve attached pictures; #1 – shows the original style on the…

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Rear Spring Bushings / Isolator / U Bolts

Hello All,

If this thread should be in the ‘Police Cars’ section, please let me know.

I’m approaching the half way point in what will be a 3 year project restoring / modifying a 1988 AHB code Plymouth Caravelle (aka Gran Fury). I’ve just pulled the 8 1/4″ rear axle out to replace the original 2.94 open diff with 3.55 Sure Grip. The original bushings, isolators and U bolts are toast. I suspect a number of you have been down this road already. So ….

1. U Bolts
What type of U bolt did you…

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Stainless Steel Sill (Rocker), Panels

Hello All,
My 1988 M body (4 door), has SS moulding covering the sills. These appear to be held on by some type of spring clip. On my car the upper edge is loose for more then half its length. I’m hesitant to remove the trim for fear of damaging the cl…

M Body Parts Wanted

Hello All,

(originally posted to incorrect forum 🙁

My 1988 Plymouth Caravelle (Gran Fury), is in need of a number of parts;

1. Aluminium sill plate – driver or passenger front

2. Ashtray – ideally medium blue colour but not important

3. Under da…

M Body Parts

Hello All,

My 1988 Plymouth Caravelle (Gran Fury), is in need of a number of parts;

1. Aluminium sill plate – driver or passenger front

2. Ashtray – ideally medium blue colour but not important

3. Under dash pad map light

4. Cruise control – compl…

Steel Road Wheels – What Fits

Hello All,

First, apologies if this info could be found in the Forum. I just joined yesterday and I did search this forum. Having said that I did find the ‘search’ function somewhat limited.

The ’88 Plymouth Caravelle (Grand Fury), project I acquired…