Author: Weldguy
Undercoating Removal Advice
I’m ready for the next big step in getting my 1970 Challenger back on the road. I will be welding rear subframe caps because of frame rot and welding frame connectors from US Car Tool that are cut to fit the underbody profile. This will require the removal of both factory undercoating and some rattle can rubberized that I sprayed on in 1982. The metal, of course, must be as clean as possible for welding.
Initially, I thought some paint stripper would work. However, most YouTube videos I’ve…
Out of retirement advice?
I am ready to bring my ’70 Challenger R/T 440 out of an 18 year retirement. It’s been stored in my attached garage. I had no intention of storing it for years, so I didn’t oil the cylinders. My question is, should I squirt some oil (Marvel Mystery, Kroil, similar) through the spark plug holes, or would I be better off pulling the heads, oiling the cylinders and repllacing the valve springs and seals? I don’t want to rotate it at all for fear of breaking a ring. The engine had about 3200…
Please help me remember!
I’m racking my poor ol’ brain trying to remember…
Back in the ’60 and ’70s, pipes were welded on to factory exhaust systems and exited just behind the front wheels. The open ends were capped with oval-shaped plates when street driven. A lot of Chevy models were almost made for them because the factory exhaust curved very near the front wheel wells.
It’s not “lakes pipes” because they ran the entire length of the rocker panel.
Any “seasoned” (old) guys remember? “Cheater Plugs” maybe???
Back in the ’60 and ’70s, pipes were welded on to factory exhaust systems and exited just behind the front wheels. The open ends were capped with oval-shaped plates when street driven. A lot of Chevy models were almost made for them because the factory exhaust curved very near the front wheel wells.
It’s not “lakes pipes” because they ran the entire length of the rocker panel.
Any “seasoned” (old) guys remember? “Cheater Plugs” maybe???
Daylight at last
Power washed 18 years of dirt off her today. Long time being stored. I’ve owned it 38 years.
How Much Should I Ask???
I’m not sure if this should be in the For Sale section, so Moderators please feel free to locate.
I spent a couple of years sourcing everything I need to convert my ’70 Challenger (440) R/T from auto to 4-speed. Plans have recently changed and I need to sell everything. I really don’t know what I should ask. The items I have are:
* 18 spline 833 (front and rear shifter pads) that looks to be nearly new internally. It was a backup trans for a racer and is ready to go.
* Extra gear sets…
Hurst Round Handle Confusion
Sorry my first post after joining the forum.
Years ago I purchased a “factory” Hurst shifter with a round handle. The guy thought it was for an E-Body, but couldn’t remember for sure. The price was right so I bought it. The problem is, I can’t verify what I have using part number stamps.
The body of the shifter is stamped: 0530232N along with Hurst Patent Numbers
The shifter arms are stamped: 368 and 967 with an L on the third.
From what I can find, those numbers don’t match up with an…
Years ago I purchased a “factory” Hurst shifter with a round handle. The guy thought it was for an E-Body, but couldn’t remember for sure. The price was right so I bought it. The problem is, I can’t verify what I have using part number stamps.
The body of the shifter is stamped: 0530232N along with Hurst Patent Numbers
The shifter arms are stamped: 368 and 967 with an L on the third.
From what I can find, those numbers don’t match up with an…
Old Guy with Challenger R/T
Hello to MoPar associates (can’t say "fellow" anymore LOL)
I’ve owned my 1970 Challenger R/T since 1982. I originally built it to do occasional bracket racing at National Trail Raceway, only 20 minutes away. I found freeze damage (cracks) in …