Author: Moseman

Steel or Aluminum

I am in the market to buy a 8000 to 10000 GVW, 8.5 by 20 foot open auto trailer. What is everyone’s thoughts on aluminum versus steel (other than the obvious double the cost difference?) Both will have either a steel deck or aluminum deck. I probably will buy in the next week or so. The aluminum hauler is a Featherlite. The steel version is made by one of many fab shops in Texas that make trailers. Although I generally store everything inside, this trailer may have to sit outside in…

Steel or Aluminum

Kind of Off Topic

I hope I can plumb the collective experience and knowledge on this site. My 77 Cordoba has a high frequency vibration shortly after starting up from a stop, starts to kick in at about 20 mph, continues from there and on. Here is what we have done so …

My 78 New Yorker 2 Door

I think I will start posting progress on my 78. I bought it out of a yard in Wyoming – came out of an estate. Prior to today I have had a lot of work performed on the car, so I will pick up from now on.
Previous work:
New fuel tank, fuel pump and rub…

Need a Steering Wheel

I am going to pull the steering wheel off my 78 New Yorker and send it off to be repaired. Gonna take 10 weeks to get it repaired. I need a substitute wheel to move the car around while I have it painted. Any thoughts on where I can get one? I prob…

Rear Seat Replacement 72 Fury 2 Door

To All,

I may be opening myself up to some interesting comments. I really want to put this rear seat in my 72 Fury. (they match the buckets going in front) However, I am conflicted as to how to make the seats look right in the car. (Odds are 100 to…

A Lesson Learned

I guess I will post my rant here. I have had many good experience purchasing items on the internet, but I just have to vent my frustration here. I was in the market for a good running take out 440 and transmission. I followed up on a lead to one tha…

Console for 72 Fury

Just another question/crazy idea. I would like to put bucket seats in my 2 door 72 Fury. To complement the buckets, I am seriously considering grafting in 72 B Body console. (as C body consoles are really scarce) I can get all of the parts to do so, …