Recent content by HawkRod

I installed a Gear Vendors overdrive for my 73 Road Runner 340 (416 stroker) with a 727 automatic. The unit works the same regardless of if it is installed on an automatic or a manual transmission. You can put it in manual mode, and every time you push (or press with your foot) a switch, you...

I don't think a 68 has provisions for head rests like the 70 does.

Welcome from Pennsylvania! Swapping from a 400 to 440 is pretty easy. A 400 is a "B" low deck block, and a 440 is a "RB" raised deck block. Most things are shared between the big blocks except the intake manifold, distributor and reciprocating assembly. A 727 transmission and 8 3/4 rear are...

Man, I'm not ready for that kind of cold yet. Where's the red X when we need it!?! :lol:

That'll do a great job deadening sound. :thumbsup: Since you'll now have some extra pieces, add some to the inside of the door skins and below the rear window. It's a bit difficult to get pieces in through the small opening in the inner door panel, but they don't have to be perfect and you...

One day I'd love to bring my 70 and see your Superbird in person plus get a picture of our two LimeLight cars together... ...but I'm still not gonna race you!!! :lol:

As stated by @hunt2elk please start a "Wanted to Buy" ad. As he states, this will get good exposure and the site strongly prefers these not to be in other threads. And by the way, nice progress!

I could have sworn I used offset bushing on my 73, but it was a long time ago, and I have installed a few offset bushings in a number of cars - perhaps I got them confused. Apologies.

Every part of this car is simply incredible. Thanks for continuing to share this build with us! :thumbsup:

I hate that many auto makers are removing a dipstick. A dipstick is SIMPLE and it gives you more information than just fluid level...

The below picture isn't necessarily Mopar - I just grabbed it quickly from the internet... ...but the idea is the holes are offset in the bushing. When installing them, the bushing can be installed in an orientation that gives you more caster (which is what you need on your old 74). They are...

Until the EPA changes MPG rules, you will never see a real compact truck in the USA. Small vehicles (based on wheel base and track width) must have such high fuel mileage that they can't be sold here in the USA. This is why the Ford Ranger, for example, is darn near bigger than a full size truck...

For safety, I wouldn't use either without jack stands. So to me, it becomes a convenience issue. I'm not sure I want to have to drag an air hose to wherever I'm using it. The bottle jack uses no power and a simple handle to pump it up. Winner for me = bottle jack

Happy Thanksgiving to a great group of Mopar folks!

On my 73, I just used the original arms and installed offset bushings. Works fine as long as the ball joint threads are good. One of mine had bad threads so a little weld made sure they wouldn't come out!