Author: Samplingman

New cam and bearings hard to turn

So today I decided to start putting the engine back together. The machine shop installed new cam bearings and I got a Melling SPD-11 CS-327. It was the closest I could get to stock. I lubed everything with the cam lub. The install went well until t…

Heat Riser – Free or Keep Frozen?

Just as the title says. I’d love to get it to work, but after a week of soaking, it doesn’t budge. All the parts look decent and the springs are still functioning.

Has anyone ever gotten these to free up, or is it just cut and weld? It is stuck in…

1970 440 Choke Cup Gasket

Apparently I need one for the 1970 intake manifold, but they are *gasp* $55!

Looks like a composite, like an exhaust manifold gasket, can I just make one or is this special? Without it, the whole inside chamber of the intake is exposed.

Any sugge…

1970 Ignition Lock Bezel

Ok, very confused by this one. I’m rebuilding my steering column and using the parts of various columns to make one good one. I’m replacing the ignition lock with one that has keys, since I didn’t want to mess with tumbler pins, then I notice t…

Warranty Block Question

How could you tell it’s a “warranty block”? I see the blank pad, but how do you know the seller didn’t simply machine it and clean off the VIN?

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1970-71 Chrysler 300 Fenders Hood Deck Lid and Valance

Posting these pics for @wizard. Selling as a lot, $250 for all.

Fenders are from a ‘71 300, hood deck lid and valance are ‘70. The ‘70 hood is different from the ‘71 in that it does not have the holes for the Chrysler letters along the front…

Das Awkscht Fescht 2019

My wife and I headed up to Macungie PA yesterday to check out the car show and flea market. It is the 56th year of the show and Chrysler is the featured make. The last day is today, so you can still check it out.

Home – DAF

There are a few C Bodies …