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  1. wasco

    Need a large Shrinker/Stretcher Spokane WA

    Anyone in the Spokane, WA area have a large shrinker/shretcher I can use/rent/borrow? I'm making a patch for the passenger lower quarter (discontinued by AMD) and it needs a little shrinkage towards the tail as demonstrated by Birdsong's #5 video patching General Mayhem. Thanks!
  2. wasco

    Pretty much as expected

    Looks like I’ll need to replace the rear crossmember, both corners, at least one trunk extension and I’ll see if I can salvage the lower valance but it might be more trouble than it’s worth. Frame rails are solid, so it could have been much worse!
  3. wasco

    For Sale **Not Mine** 1970 Dodge Superbee

    What are your collective thoughts on this titled car for 15k (firm). Dana 60 included but if you did the body and paint yourself, how much would someone expect to spend on all the rare options to restore this car? It would be amazing restored - and should be - but without the original...
  4. wasco

    1968 Charger rear lower valence replacement

    Has anyone removed the rear valence without drilling through the tail light panel? It would be nice to be able to use a spot weld cutter from inside the trunk to preserve the outside of the tail panel, but is it worth the extra effort?
  5. wasco

    Casting date lead time for date correct block 1968

    What's the general pattern regarding lead time for an engine? Say the car was built April 8, 1968 (St. Louis - if the assembly line matters) - would the block have a casting date two weeks-ish earlier? A month?
  6. wasco

    Timing seems off, vacuum super low

    A little background: 1964 383, Edelbrock E-Street heads, Edelbrock Performer intake, Edelbrock 1411-750, Comp Cams CL23-223-4 Xtreme Energy 224/230 camshaft, headers and HEI ignition. Engine was rebuilt and has about 80 miles on it so far. I’ve only used Ethanol-free gas, 89-91 octane. I...
  7. wasco

    My car’s first official appearance!

    I was out of excuses and gathered up my courage to take my ‘68 out to a Charger cruise-in yesterday! The car did great - minus the fan relay dying and I had to use a wire jumper to get it working again - and it was a beautiful day! Really great turnout and some amazing cars. Everyone was very...
  8. wasco

    Little metal cylinder under dash getting HOT

    I’ve been trying to install Sebring convertible seats in my ‘68 and having trouble getting the solenoids for the seat locks to work. They are supposed to be triggered off the door jamb switches. Tracing back into the dash, I find this little metal cylinder with yellow, yellow w/black and pink...
  9. wasco

    Buddy Seat Upholstery

    I’m going to get some seat covers for the used buckets I’m using in my ‘68 Charger and I plan to use a buddy seat. I bought the buddy seat a while back at a swap meet and I believe it’s from a 68-70 something - the inside is stamped EX-7-67. I’d like to order extra material from the company...
  10. wasco

    First (of many) gas station stop!

    Very first time taking it to a gas station and first drive with the pistol grip shifter - I like it! Several shakedown items to resolve, but it’s finally roadworthy again after 35 years! Need to make some brackets to mount the buddy seat and install the carpets.
  11. wasco

    Pistol grip handle alternative

    Has anyone tried the Hurst pistol grip attachment on a non-console handle? How does it compare to using a correct handle and plastic grips? Obviously, not as cool, but it’s much less expensive. I’d like to replace the eight ball on my shifter. Also, would a bolt in Hurst handle work in a...
  12. wasco

    Move hood release to interior

    Has anyone changed their external hood release to interior? I’d leave the secondary release handle on the hood, but I’d like to remove the lever in the grille. Mainly, just to keep people from popping the hood quickly when it’s parked. I don’t want locking hood pins - still want to be able to...
  13. wasco

    Adjust valves after engine/camshaft break-in?

    I have about ten miles on my fresh 383 now, and took the car into get an alignment done yesterday. Unfortunately, they found a couple front suspension components that need to be replaced first, so I took it back home. I noticed some lifter noise once or twice when I didn't quite get enough gas...
  14. wasco

    Alignment shop in Spokane, WA

    I really want to get my car to Cars and Coffee over in Coeur D'Alene this Saturday but need to get an alignment first. The only shop that seems to do classics (Expert Alignment) is booked through November. Does anyone have a suggestion for another shop?
  15. wasco

    Panels in lower rear window corners

    The lower rear window corners on my ‘68 Charger were gone, and I can’t tell if the patch for the quarter should butt up against the patch for the tulip(?) panel or should they overlap? I would assume during assembly the tulip panel would go on first, then the quarters? So maybe the tulip has a...
  16. wasco

    Possible head gasket leak?

    I know this is probably vague, but I have a rebuilt 383 and after the break-in I changed the oil and filter and have put about five miles on it, bombing around the neighborhood. A friend took a video of me squeezing it back into the garage and I noticed puffs of white exhaust coming from the...
  17. wasco

    FOUND 1968 charger front lap belts

    I have the shoulder belts, and one lap belt with the buckle sewn in midway - for the shoulder belt to connect, I assume. But basically need a complete set of front black lap belts for use with shoulder belts. Or recommendations on where to get a new set. Now that it's finally running and...
  18. wasco

    FOUND Passenger side mirror for 1968 Charger

    Looking for a useable matching OEM passenger side mirror for a '68 Charger. I finally installed the driver side remote mirror I bought here years ago and it not only looks weird with one mirror (I like symmetry), my garage door opening is very small and a passenger side mirror would be really...
  19. wasco

    WTB WTB 68/69 hood signal lens

    Hoping someone has an extra useable hood turn signal lens for 68/69 I could buy? I just need one and would rather not spend $50 for a new pair.
  20. wasco

    dash and side marker socket replacement?

    I'm going through everything, trying to get all the lights working and discovering several of the light sockets for the dash and one of the side markers are pretty corroded or their metal bits come apart from the brittle plastic. Also, the springs aren't very springy and the bulbs are loose...
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