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  1. haywire 440

    Dash Dimmer Switch self inflicted screw up

    dimmer switch repair help please Thumb Wheel Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch Here is what I found that does show some pictures that may be helpful. Sounds like it could be a see where parts fit, then check movement and use an ohm meter to verify. Please post photos as your diy project...
  2. haywire 440

    Quick Sunday project: Eliminate the elbow wiggle! (AKA fix the damn horn button)

    Fred must have mistaken you for a dastardly coyote! Nice work, MeepMeep!
  3. haywire 440

    Help With Radio ID

    https://www.retroradioshop.com/ Here’s a site that id’s radios by several different ways. Look under documents and references.
  4. haywire 440

    Timing Jumping around

    This is from “on all cylinders”.com by Summit. The picture doesn’t look clear when enlarged so go to the site. https://www.onallcylinders.com/2016/03/31/vac-visual-quick-guide-vacuum-gauge-readings/
  5. haywire 440

    Champion Automotive Service Manual 1974

    Take two;) edit: Unfortunately the transfer of the photos to here still loses focus. Oh, well.
  6. haywire 440

    Champion Automotive Service Manual 1974

    I found this while packing and thought it would be an interesting subject. Edit: I saw that the detailed photos were blurry and deleted them. The printed text was readable in the original pictures but not when they were uploaded to the website. Liftoff failed.
  7. haywire 440

    What's the deal with factory reproduction batteries?

    Here’s my battery sprayed black. Added red sticky letter and numbers of various sizes that were obtained from Lobby Hobby. Measured and spaced, applied by hand and eye, from internet pictures. Cover sprayed a clear coat and hot glued Cola bottle caps on the, sanded smooth, factory battery caps...
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    Sun voltage and Amperage testers VAT-28

    There was one instruction manual that is rough. It has, maybe, cigarette burns through the first few pages. Thanks for the warning!
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    Sun voltage and Amperage testers VAT-28

    I was able to acquire the 2 Sun Volt & Amp testers for $50 a piece with the carts. The table full of tools will also be added to my growing collection. This shopping trip came about by happenstance. A fellow mentioned his mechanic Father-in-Law passing away a year ago and that the garage had...
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    Sun voltage and Amperage testers VAT-28

    I was at a pre-garage sale and saw 2 of these machines for testing Starters and Alternators plus more. The photo posted here is from google. Both units for sale came with the carts, in good shape and I believe all parts. Anyone have insight, thoughts or values/usefulness?
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    Factory style Mopar Battery, keep it or have it taken away?

    A neighbor had a “dead” battery in her daily driver. A battery charger that was attached all night didn’t help. I was asked that morning to bring the battery to Interstate Batteries and pick up a replacement. The Interstate Battery employee checked the voltage and said it was extremely low. He...
  12. haywire 440

    FM Radio Conversion in Canada

    Look on the Aurora conversion website. That’s were I found a list of authorized Dealers and installers close to you. Mine sounds fantastic.
  13. haywire 440

    What Radio Is This?

    https://sites.google.com/site/identifyingcarradios/home/radios-3/belmont This might help. Have fun! haywire
  14. haywire 440

    Thumbwheel radio conversions vs custom auto sound or other new ones

    So there may be some variables of condition of the original radio, like function, chrome and plastic lens etc. I had the fmr 2.8 btu25 and optional amp outputs installed if I wanted more than the 180 watts/45 watts per channel it comes with. I looked up Aurora installers, he was local, the cost...
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    Thumbwheel radio conversions vs custom auto sound or other new ones

    I read here that Wards Father passed, a great loss. They may be closed. Excuse me if I’m mistaken.
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    Thumbwheel radio conversions vs custom auto sound or other new ones

    I had my original radio upgraded by Ralph the Radio Guy in Bartlett, Illinois. All the bells and whistles included. Here are before and after photos. I have extra a/m radios. I’ll be doing a post soon of my dash upgrade.
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    Remote control trunk release

    Boy, I thought I had that right! It’s fixed now. The emoji thumbs wouldn’t transfer to that prior page. Again I’m screwed by technology, oh well that’s life. Here’s the two rear ends I plan on powering up. Look closely if you dare and you’ll see their not the same. Finally, I always...
  18. haywire 440

    Remote control trunk release

    Two thumbs up, 68gtxman.
  19. haywire 440

    Remote control trunk release

    Boy that’s my luck, it’s out of stock. I’ll keep an eye out for it or use another. But Thanks for answering my question. I just bought the power lock mechanism so your post was timely for me. haywire
  20. haywire 440

    Remote control trunk release

    Can you list the part # and manufacturer of the remote. I see the Songle name but couldn’t pin point the one you used. That’s ingenious and so handy. Sharp blue paint job too!
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