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Hi fellow Moparians I need the Timken or Koyo pinion bearing part number for the rear bearing (the one close to the pinion head). Thanks for responding Ragnar in Iceland

Here you can see highlights from this competition yesterday. Amongst them a great save from rolling over by the Hellcat jeep at 2:29 minutes and jumping at 4:57 minutes. Ragnar in Iceland

This happens if you lose power or the vehicle starts sliding and losing speed. Fora good video clip of these Icelandic Formula Off Road races see here:

Our annual Formula Off-Road championship has started here in Iceland. In the first event the competitors had to drive down a river. With enough power the jeeps can do it without sinking to the bottom. Here is a Hellcat engine powered jeep doing this amazing stunt. Ragnar in Iceland

Aha, that seems more than likely. Thanks"

I have axles with these manufacturer marks on them in my ´69 Barracuda. Would like to know who made them. The only suggestion I have is Mancini. Do you have the correct answer? Ragnar in Iceland

For decades, Icelanders have been competing in Formula Off -Road; a series of races where the competitors on V-8 4x4´s tackle very steep hills as well as drive floating on water. Points are awarded for driving within the prescribed tracks (usually about 6 tracks pr. race) as well as how far...

The VIN and fender decal clearly show it as a factory 273. There were some heavy duty manual labour tools in the trunk as well as a towel with initials that could have belonged to a railroad company. Something for those who correctly claim that this version of a 273 was not a powerhouse...

I bought this ´67 500 in 2015, from a towing company in Upper Darby PA, just west of Philadelphia. They had acquired the car as "abandoned vehicle" at an auction. They only knew that the car had resided close by in Springfield PA. She has a 273 with an automatic. Stuff I found in the trunk...

Your driving experience, suggests to me that the lower control arm bushings might be the culprit. You should change them regardless while you are overhauling. Ragnar in Iceland

Very nice work. What are the sanding grades you used for restoring these?

What a beautiful car! And sounds good too. Have great fun with it. Ragnar in Iceland

Thanks Ed, for sharing this info; especially about these two sources for brake parts for our rides. Ragnar in Iceland

It is very informative and full of historical facts: Ragnar in Iceland

Thanks for asking. My best e.t. on regular tires (Firestone Firehawk 500) is 11.63 @117 mph. Car has a mellow 451 stroker and a 4.10:1 SG. Charger was imported new to Iceland. I´ve owned her since 1979.