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  1. OzCharger69

    Help identifying door latch linkage clip

    I've had an problem with the passenger door not opening from the oustide. I took the door card off and noted that the linkage clip had popped out. I squashed it a bit to tighten the spring effect and clipped it back on. It popped off again after a month. I bought a new set of clips because when...
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    Headlight Vacuum cannister - do I really need it?

    The headlight doors suddenly stopped working. While investigating the problem I bypassed the cannister and bridged both vac lines together and the headlights are now working fine, better than before actually. I assume that the cannister must have a leak of sorts. So my question is, do I really...
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    Identify axle bearings please - do I need end play adjustment on these?

    I just pulled the rear end to change diff gear ratio. Forgive my ignorance but these look like green bearings? Do I need to do end play adjustment on these bearings? Thanks for your help
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    512 engine build - 18 months and counting, advice how to tackle this please

    I'm after some advice on how to deal with this. Having ordered this from Australia, I am not sure what are my rights and the best way to tackle this. 19 months ago, I engaged a reasonably reputable engine builder for a 512 crate engine - low deck 400, trickflow heads etc etc. I paid around $6k...
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    Oil pressure down to zero when idling.

    I'm seeking some help to troubleshoot my oil pressure problem. It's a reasonably fresh 383, Comp Cam (not sure which), stock oil pan, with maybe 2000 miles on it. I'm running a K&N filter and VR-1 10-40W oil. I have a Dakota Digital dash so any quick changes in oil pressure immediately shows on...
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    Blinker staying solid not blinking

    Hello electric gurus, I am in need of some help I have this issue with my 69 charger. Not so long ago, I changed all bulbs to LEDs. I do have a Dakota digital dash. The flasher is an electronic flasher (LED compatible) After I changed all bulbs to LEDs, the blinkers worked fine. A few months...
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    Poor brakes for the first 5 minutes

    Hi all, I've always had this problem but it's getting to me now. 69 Charger, front discs / rear drums, bendix brake double diaphragm booster, DOT 5 fluid recently flushed. Front calipers are big single pots from a Dart. Vacuum of 15 at idle For the first few minutes after starting the...
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    Door alignment

    Hello all, I need some help on how to get my doors aligned. Front is fine, rear not so much. I was going to start loosening hinge bolts but then I thought I'm sure there's a dark art to it. The alignment was never great to start with but since putting the electric windows in, it got worse. The...
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    WTB Charger Cuckoo clock

    I never knew about their existence and saw one on another forum. Anyone selling one PM me please
  10. OzCharger69

    383 engine - oil capacity dilemma

    I read online that the 383 with standard pan should take 6 quarts with a filter change. I emptied every last drop of oil from the motor, left it dripping for days without a filter, tilting the car front and back. I filled up 6 quarts, ran the motor and the dipstick was reading at least 1/4"...
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    Single vs Dual Diaphragm booster - is there a way to tell?

    Is there a way to tell if my booster is dual or single diaphragm from the outside? There's no way to know from the history of the vehicle. It has discs in front and rear drums. Thanks in advance.
  12. OzCharger69

    PST front sway bar issue

    Hello all, I'm fitting a PST front sway bar. My car already had a sway bar. I'm having a problem lining up the holes of the mount to the edge of the K member. The outermost hole of the mount doesn't line up enough to screw into the edge of the K frame as pictured. The mount is pushed all the...
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    The upside to these crazy prices

    I guess there's one upside to rotted out junk selling for big dollars. These cars are being restored rather than crushed especially the more desirable B-Bodies.
  14. OzCharger69

    Retro Power Antenna fit on a Charger?

    Hi all, Just wondering if anyone fit this on a 69 Charger? https://www.retromanufacturing.com/collections/retrofit-antennas/products/fully-automatic-mini-power-antenna?variant=7980264067 I'm concerned about the fender angle too. Is there a better option? Thanks for any help Chris
  15. OzCharger69

    69 Charger undergoing multi organ transplant

    As part of bringing the Charger to where I exactly want it, I have plenty of work set for the rest of the year. Being a non-RT non-matching number car, I felt I had a poetic license. Most stuff is ordered or already delivered. I'm hoping to document my progress, I'm sure I'll have plenty of...
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    Power Window door rubber boot location -69 Charger

    Hello all, I hope someone might be able to help. I'm getting front power windows for my charger. Mine is obviously a non-power window model. Just checking if the holes pictured are the stock location for the rubber boot location? Thanks in advance!
  17. OzCharger69

    Best way to swap engine and transmission

    Hello all, Later in the year I will be swapping the 383 with a 512 and the 727 with a Tremec TKX. At the same time I'm redoing the suspension with new torsion rods and all the bushes and changing the P/S box to a stage 3 Firm Feel. I have a 2 post car hoist and I can borrow an engine crane and...
  18. OzCharger69

    Hemi turbo video

    http://www.fullboost.com.au/fb/index.php/2021/07/14/boosting-up-a-hemi-big-block-indy-v8/?fbclid=IwAR0oouarJ8TovwWG_339F9qPZiKRiWUUCb1KzlKd-TD89GF2A9d9TNEpkxg Not my cup of tea but I found it funny how he keeps saying "we really wanted to keep it basic"
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    Mechanical fuel pump for a 512 / 650hp

    Hello all, I'm currently running a 3/8 steel line and a Carter pump on my 383. Towards the end of the year I'll have a stroked 440 going in. Does anyone run mechanical pumps on higher hp motors? I do have an Edelbrock high volume pump with 3/8" ports sitting on the shelf. I read the Carter...
  20. OzCharger69

    305s on a 10" rim?

    Hello all, I currently have 15x8" rims at the back but looking at putting 15x10" which is the biggest size in that rim (American racing Torq Trust). I would really love to stick to the same rim, I just love the shape. I know 295s are the better fit but I love me a big fat tire at the back...
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