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Check the glass for code numbers down on the bottom corners. A glass shop may be able to decode them for you.

This thread really jogged some memories. I saw a few surveillance vans in person at federal government auctions in the 1990's. One was a Dodge van that looked like a NY Telephone Company van except that it had it had the stripes and lettering painted on; the phone company used stick-on stripes and lettering at the time. The interior was paneled and carpeted and there was a periscope disguised as a roof vent. There were lots of wires where the electronic equipment was removed. I also saw a beat-up looking step-van at another auction. The inside had a desk and wiring remnants. The faded-looking lettering included a name with 'oo' in it (like Cook or something similar). The double-o was really a pair of peep holes that could be opened from the interior. Another time, I was at a van conversion shop in New Jersey and the owner was putting stripes on an otherwise plain green Dodge van. The owner told me the FBI owned the van and was concerned because it had been in the background on various TV news reports too many times and the government was worried that someone might figure out what it was. Last but not least, I once bought a 1985 Ford Torino undercover car from yet another Fed auction. In the glove compartment, there were 4 different New York registrations, all for the same car and plate number. One registration said DEA, fee-exempt. The other three had bogus names and addresses, each with a different ethnic connotation, presumably to match whoever was driving the car at the time.

I was at a Mitsubishi dealership in the early 1990's and a new Montero took off by itself. It crashed through a showroom window, got hung up on the window sill, and was frying the tires until somebody ran over and shut the key. I saw the whole thing, and it was like watching a movie in slow motion. I worked at a Saturn dealer in the late 1990's and there was a just-introduced Saturn Vue backed up to the showroom glass doors. A young salesman jumped in to move it, didn't know it was in reverse, popped the clutch, and backed through the door.

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I've had this car since 1985 and have come to the conclusion that I'm not going to to restore it. In earlier years, I'd start it occasionally and drive it up and down my street. Mostly garage-kept, recently started the engine after 20+ years, runs off gas can. The good: Complete car including both rear fender skirts and all 4 Magnum wheels Very rare, only 3,400 made 383 engine with Torqueflite transmission Original factory red paint with black vinyl interior Includes excellent used rear bumper to replace the one that's on the car now Replacement exhaust system inlcuded Has keys and clear title in my name so no paperwork hassles Still has Certi-Card in holder under hood A real eye-catcher when restored The bad: There's no denying that it's a project car...needs full restoration Rear floor on passenger's side rusted out Located in Freehold, NJ. $6,900.00.

I've had this car since 1985 and have come to the conclusion that I'm not going to to restore it. In earlier years, I'd start it occasionally and drive it up and down my street. Mostly garage-kept, recently started the engine after 20+ years, runs off gas can. The good: Complete car including both rear fender skirts and all 4 Magnum wheels Very rare, only 3,400 made 383 engine with Torqueflite transmission Original factory red paint with black vinyl interior Includes excellent used rear bumper to replace the one that's on the car now Replacement exhaust system inlcuded Has keys and clear title in my name so no paperwork hassles Still has Certi-Card in holder under hood A real eye-catcher when restored The bad: There's no denying that it's a project car...needs full restoration Rear floor on passenger's side rusted out Located in Freehold, NJ. $6,900.00.

Thanks for your ideas. There is a Fastenal store near my office so I'll stop by during lunch one day and ask some questions.

I've been trying to sell an NOS Plymouth fender for quite a while. I've been reluctant to provide shipping because I'm concerned about shipping damage on a large sheet metal part. I think my 'no-shipping' stance is costing me sales. How do you ship a fender? Does it have to be wrapped or boxed? Are there carriers that seem to be more careful than others? It's a '50-'52 rear fender, by the way. Any ideas appreciated. Thanks, Harold

Michael, Welcome to the forum and the world of old Mopars. There is a lot of good advice in this thread so far. I'd suggest joining the P15-D24 forum ( http://p15-d24.com/forum/4-p15-d24-forum/ ) which is dedicated to flathead-powered Chrysler products. There is a wealth of knowledge on that forum as well. When oiling the cylinders, you should aim the oil to the driver's side of the engine (I use a squirt can with a long flexible nozzle) because the park plug openings are offset to the passenger's side of the block and the cylinders are not directly beneath them. Your Dodge was built with a 6-volt positive ground electrical system. If it's been changed over to negative ground, an easy way to tell is by connecting a battery with the positive terminal going to ground on the engine block and the negative terminal connected to the short battery cable that goes to the starter relay. Turn on the headlights and if the ammeter goes towards 'discharge' then the electrical system is still positive ground. Best of luck with your project and keep us updated on your progress. Don't hesitate to ask questions because we're here to help each other. Harold

I found this in my toolbox and really don't need it. The wrench is about 6-1/2" long and in very nice condition. I'll take $10.00 for it postpaid in the USA. PayPal is fine. Thanks, Harold

Still got 'em. I'll listen to an offer on the whole lot.