Author: Just Carbs

DODGE VAN DOES THE IMPOSSIBLE. IT RUNS THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW.

Some of this applies to our Chryslers, and more than a few of us here have these much-loved work horse vans, so.
Most Dodge van owners will tell you that the Dodge van was born under a wondering star, and has a wondering sole. Because, well, they generally do. As in all over the road. Like mine was. I couldn’t even take my eyes off the road long enough to tune the radio. Let alone look at the ladies. I like looking at the ladies. And texting, (what’s that)? Forget about even reading one…

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1972 New Yorker ignition lock cylinder slide hammer yank out.

FOR TAB RETAINED CYLINDERS. NOT FOR THE LATER SCREW RETAINED CYLINDERS.

The rotating lock "tumbler case" is difficult to drill, very hard stuff. The chances are high that the drill bit will break before the drilling is done. The cylinder &qu…

1964 New Yorker gets 1978 Cordoba 11.75-disc brakes.

Complete setup from the Cordoba. The spindles/knuckles, 11.75 disc, calipers, caliper brackets, spindle nut, spindle nut retainer, spindle dust caps and hoses.
Retained the ball joints, tie rod ends from the 64 New Yorker.

The Cordoba spindle/knuckle …

Good morning Mopar people.

These cars were very inexpensive when I got a license to drive in 74. A few hundred dollars would get a clean used mid-sixties car that needed only points to run so it could be put into service.
As a result, I had most of the American cars of the sixti…