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• For A Bodies Only·11 days ago

  Regarding the small-block Carter BBD and jet / rod sizes

  By 67CBodyGuy

  Is this true: "In the classic car and tuning community, 3-step rods are generally treated as an unwanted restriction. They make tuning a carburetor incredibly difficult because you have to balance three separate fuel curves instead of two. Unless a vehicle must pass a strict vintage emissions inspection that requires factory-original parts, standard practice across enthusiast communities is to swap the tall jets and 3-step rods out completely. Replacing them with a standard 120-series short... Read more

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  For A Bodies Only·11 days ago

  Life long mopar man

  By interpar

  Hello everyone. I've been a mopar guy for 30 plus years now. One 72 Swinger, 2 Ramchargers and too many to count D and W trucks. I've now moved on to my latest project, 1951 International on a D series frame. Small block, 904 trans. Will soon be rebuilding the engine. Need some feedback

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  For A Bodies Only·11 days ago

  64-65 V8 kickdown linkage

  By RAT ROD AL

  Needs the carb rod.. $60 shipped in the US. PayPal. PMO.

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• For A Bodies Only·11 days ago

  Rapid converter drain back

  By Babyblue66

  I rebuilt a small block 1971 727 basically stock parts with a Superior shift kit and a Hughes performance 2500 converter. If you park it for 30 minutes or more you have to wait a few seconds before it wants to move. I've done several 727s and noticed this with one a little after several hours, but this one is way worse. What causes this?

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• For A Bodies Only·11 days ago

  Bostonian 71 demon

  By B.R.E.Demon

  Getting ready to get my 71 demon called the Bostonian back up and ready to go racing in the super gas category and NHRA and the nostalgia modified eliminator classes in AHRA. As it sits the car will do high 9s. So the car is a 1971 Dodge Demon built period correct for the early '70s it's got a 15:1 398ci small block Doug Nash 4 + 1 leaf spring ladder bars and that every period trick I could come up with. It will not be using any throttle stops or any electronics other than a standard MSD... Read more

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• For A Bodies Only·11 days ago

  Captin Picard

  By Mr. Wolfie

  Surprised nobody mentioned his passing yesterday.

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  For A Bodies Only·11 days ago

  65-72 Kelsey Hayes 4 piston caliper brackets

  By 65Cuda273Rescue

  Pictured is the right side. I need the left side only, as well as the two caliper bolts. (2 inches long) Will take both sides if you have the pair and don't want to split them up. Thanks!

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• For A Bodies Only·11 days ago

  Granny Scamp Build

  By Duster360LA

  I suppose its time I start a build thread, although there's still a long way to go. Project is a 1971 Scamp I bought from a FABO member in Arkansas and hauled back to Texas. It was a low-optioned 225 six with a 904 that had 37,000 miles on it. No rust on any panels, floorboards and trunk look brand new. The second owner had it for over 20 years and only put about 12,000 miles on it. He said the older woman who originally purchased the car had it for more than 32 years and put about 25,000... Read more

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• For A Bodies Only·11 days ago

  QUICK QUESTION ABOUT THERMOQUAD PARTS COMPATABILITY

  By CFD244

  Hi Folks Can anyone advise if the phenolic float bowl on TQs are interchangeable? I have a 1971 4973 with a cracked bowl and have a couple of parts carbs available to me. Hoping to get it working. Thanks FABO

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  For A Bodies Only·11 days ago

  Front Door Panels for 1968 Plymouth Barracuda

  By berwaldg

  Both drivers side and passenger side front door panels in Pearl White (cars with Deluxe interior) from Legendary, the best in reproduction panels. Panels have some yellowing, but no tears, rips. Great driver quality panels. Backs are reinforced at clip locations prone to pullout when panel is removed. No clips or door pocket medallions included. Asking $250 OBO for the pair plus $40 shipping. These panels sell new for ~$600 a pair. Carolina Beach, NC ... Read more

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  For A Bodies Only·11 days ago

  Accelerator clip location

  By 65Cuda273Rescue

  Where does the clip go? I found it just hanging down there on the bracket when trying to figure out my throttle linkage issue, which is a whole other story. It looks like it show go somewhere in that pivot area, but no matter where I stick it in it just seems to sit in there and not change anything with the operation of the pedal. Thanks!

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• For A Bodies Only·11 days ago

  Need some input on heads for a 79 dodge lil red express truck with the 360 police inter. Block #5273

  By Buff C

  Trying to find right # 4100409 casting # head for the truck

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• For A Bodies Only·11 days ago

  Wanted. 5.9 Magnum 10.5 flywheel

  By 1966Post

  Wanted: 10 1/2" flywheel for 5.9 Magnum engine Mopar part #P5249842 Thanks FABO

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• For A Bodies Only·11 days ago

  My engine needs to be redone , choice of 3x

  By ValerianMagnum

  Ok so long story short the engine in my fury needs a re-ring , love the engine , little cam , good mpg etc but crazy crazy blowby , top end was rebuilt , but we didnt touche the short block 2 years ago , Since i have several engine in storage i was wondering if i should swap it for a better one , 5.9 magnum / 5.2 magnum / 318 roller '1988 / Fresh La360 ....its for my my big 68 fury III fast top , stock 727 , and 2.76 gears , car is 3 948 pounds without me , but im planning to remove a lot... Read more

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• For A Bodies Only·11 days ago

  1974 Dodge Dart Coupe Factory 318 V8 - 60928E - Mexican Spec

  By Mexican Spec

  1974 Mexican Spec Dodge Dart Coupe - 60928E Hello friends Here we have a 1974 Mexican Spec Dodge Dart Coupe. While a lot of V8 Darts were sold in the US, very few were sold in Mexico. The only other way to get a V8 in a Duster, was to buy the Super Bee, and those are selling for multiples of the price of this one. Under the hood is a 318 V8 mated to an automatic transmission. As I said. very few V8 Darts were sold and this is the first time I have seen a coupe with a factory V8 under... Read more

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  For A Bodies Only·12 days ago

  Glamour Shots.. '62 Valiant Wagon

  By slant six

  In My next life maybe I'll Be a Journalist or a photo journalist.. I should get a better camera First.

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• For A Bodies Only·12 days ago

  Who sells new leaf springs? An updated list

  By toolmanmike

  Let's start a list of companies that sell leaf springs for our cars. Our go to for many years was ESPO but they stopped selling springs last year. Where have you guys been buying them and are you happy with the quality. Also, do they have over and under springs? I will make this a sticky.

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  For A Bodies Only·12 days ago

  1970 Barracuda 4 Dr creation on BAT

  By 496 polara

  SEMA-Exhibited, 340-Powered 1970 Plymouth Barracuda–Style 4-Door Sedan

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• For A Bodies Only·12 days ago

  Clutch linkage issue after bellhousing change

  By jos51700

  I just installed an overdrive bellhousing behind my 5.9 in my Dart. I used a bellhousing and fork from an F body, supposedly an Aspen, but it all came from the same car. The pivot mounted differently, but the fork looked identical Now I've got it in the car and the rod from the Z bar to the fork is not generally horizontal like it was prior to this. Now it sits at about a thirty degree angle and hits the header when I step on the pedal. What did I screw up?

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• For A Bodies Only·12 days ago

  This was bugging me forever, and now it's fixed!

  By cruiser

  To my Mopar brethren who are anal retentive like me: I've just fixed the factory original paint mask on the transmission selector on my 1974 Duster, and I'm sharing what worked for me. Maybe you have the same problem. When I drove at night, the deteriorating black paint on the transmission selector on the Duster would bug me. Since I wasn't interested in disassembling the top of the steering column, I had to come up with another fix. I noted that the flat black paint on the selector appeared... Read more

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• For A Bodies Only·12 days ago

  Super RARE 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 four speed V-24 car - MCACN GOLD Super Street

  By ScottyKSM

  One of the rarest 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 four speed cars with 3:55 Sure-Grip and the one year only V–24 option - with less than 100 currently known to exist. The VIN numbers match the dash, fender tag, radiator core support and the package shelf. Includes two factory broadcast sheets - one I found under drivers seat. Notebook with extensive photo inspections included showing a rust free, original low mileage Duster 340. 20,885 believed to be correct mileage. Modern show quality... Read more

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• For A Bodies Only·12 days ago

  Starting issue

  By 65Vart

  I’m having a starting issue with my 68 GTS. So far new starter, new relay, cables test fine for continuity, grounds are tight. I’m still getting the dreaded “click”. Battery is also good. Any ideas would be much appreciated.

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  For A Bodies Only·12 days ago

  Another crank ID ?

  By 50coupe

  In my late father in law's stash is this crank I'm trying to get info on. Standard 426 hemi dimensions. It was in an Indianapolis Crankshaft Co box with Kellog written on the end with magic marker. I sent these pics to Kellog asking if it was theirs and never heard back. Any help? Thanks, Victor in Kingman/Mesa AZ

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• For A Bodies Only·12 days ago

  1971 DART LH FRONT FENDER

  By MC72

  Per the title. I need outer Fender for driver side front fender for my Swinger. Looking for something clean, no junk or rust.

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