crsgarage
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I've recently started working on a 1978 Dodge Monaco that my parents bought in the early '90s. It's been sitting for about 20 years now and until a few days ago wouldn't run at all. I have successfully brought the 318 back to life with the aid of a boat gas tank and some new ignition system parts but once I started checking out the factory tank it appears that sending unit won't allow any fuel to be pumped out of it. I've cleared the lines otherwise and am planning to drop the tank to see just what all is happening with it.
Upon initial investigation it appears that many parts like the sending unit etc are a bit hard to find for this car. It seems that most companies call the "B" body cut off at 76 and go on. My question is what parts if any can be used from other cars. Since It's a body series logic would say that there should be commonality across the product line. As I'm new to classic Mopar I was hoping I can get some feedback from those with much more knowledge.
Also if anyone knows a good place for a drivers side tail light assembly I'm looking for that as well. It has a big hole in it and I'm hoping to do a "rustoration" of sorts. Not perfection but a good solid driver anyway. I used to drive this car as a teenager and it was always so smooth and comfortable. I'd like my kids to get a chance to know what's it's like to ride around in something of that era.
Thanks in advance.
Upon initial investigation it appears that many parts like the sending unit etc are a bit hard to find for this car. It seems that most companies call the "B" body cut off at 76 and go on. My question is what parts if any can be used from other cars. Since It's a body series logic would say that there should be commonality across the product line. As I'm new to classic Mopar I was hoping I can get some feedback from those with much more knowledge.
Also if anyone knows a good place for a drivers side tail light assembly I'm looking for that as well. It has a big hole in it and I'm hoping to do a "rustoration" of sorts. Not perfection but a good solid driver anyway. I used to drive this car as a teenager and it was always so smooth and comfortable. I'd like my kids to get a chance to know what's it's like to ride around in something of that era.
Thanks in advance.