Category: Mopar General Discussions

America’s fastest sedan 1974

According to this 1974 “Car and Driver” article the 360 Dart Sport/Duster was the Fastest _Sedan_ in 1974, 121.8 MPH!

*http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparisons/archive/chevy_corvette_vs._dodge_dart_pontiac_firebird_chevy_silverado_ford_mustang-comparison_tests/dodge_dart_sport_page_5*

Air breather question?

O.k. Two questions….

1st… I just started up my fresh engine and I did not have a Air breather on my valve cover. Since I just started in, and broke it in and drove around a little bit i wasn’t too worried about it. BUT?? Should I have been? How long can you go with that breather missing?

2nd… Since I obviously need one, a friend was telling me to use the stock hose that runs up to the air cleaner because my car will run better. Yet, it seems 90% of pictures that I see everyone just…

Best oil??

I know there is a huge post on here somewhere on this subject, but of course now cannot find it now that I need to buy some.

If someone could post the link, or let me know what people use that would be great.

I remember reading the the best oil has zinc in in for our old engines, and there were many different types, but which ones are actually “good”, a some of them just seem to have better marketing than actual product.

I just broke in my fresh engine with basic oil, now that it is…

IN PA 1966 Barracuda selling for $100.00 BUY IT NOW

This is listed as a 1967 but it is a 1966 or earlier.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-Plymouth-Barracuda-to-be-used-for-parts_W0QQitemZ150409507420QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item23051af25c

I see an automatic console and bucket seats in the pictures.

IN PA 1966 Barracuda selling for $100.00 BUY IT NOW

This is listed as a 1967 but it is a 1966 or earlier.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-Plymouth-Barracuda-to-be-used-for-parts_W0QQitemZ150409507420QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item23051af25c

I see an automatic console and bucket seats in the pictures.

to trade or not to trade

I am thinking of doing a deal, My 65 for this 68, The main reason is that the expensive stuff (body) is done here. I like my 4spd , my car is a hardtop, just not sure, what do you guys think. He would want some cash also.

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1968-Valiant-W0QQAdIdZ158389676

Seat Belt Bolts

Any ideas on how to remove seat belt bolt that have been in for 43 years . I would like to replace the rear belts but the bolts will not give, i’m affraid if l crank on them too hard they will break.