Author: Steve Reiter

Overdrive transmission into a 72 challenger: shifter and linkage question

I have an overdrive that was in a pickup, so it has the correct rear tail shaft housing. I also have an A body shifter with no rods, but I do have the tabs that connect to the case cover. I have to order the correct spacer for the challenger and I ne…

new to mopars: from Steve, flat plains of nebraska

I’ve been restoring cars for decades. Usually I don’t spend a lot of money and am looking for street cars that I can drive, not trailer queens. I have 7 kids and each has a car that he (6 boys) and she (1 girl) has to work on to drive. My oldest and I built an MGB, but his 6’6″ frame won’t fit anymore. So I sold it and bought a 1972 challenger. Great car with perfect body and in pieces. No engine or trans, but everything else is there. It’s a 318 3 speed car. I found a 360 out of a…

new to mopars: from Steve, flat plains of nebraska