Machinist_Bill
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Bought my 1970 Challenger convertible in 1971 for $1700 when I was 17. It was in the mechanics lot of a Ford dealer with a blown clutch. I still drive the car on nice days. I will die with the car..........
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Drove past it when I went to Hershey to purchase my Overland at a private residence. I never saw an ocean of parts before! It seemed to go for miles! It's on my bucket list.
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Most machine shops have certain customers that they have to take care of in front of off the street work. Sometimes YOUR work will be put off for months! Try to find a retired Machinist who has his hobby shop in the garage. Word of mouth works best. Talk to some car clubs in your area.
From the photo it looks like a sleeve would be best. Just my opinion.
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What a horrible video! - I can't believe they made the burgers with bare hands! All those people must have died from terrible diseases!
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Great photos Dave! Ya gotta love those old presses. I'm betting the ground would shake with every fender.
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Now you know where the interior of the car went!
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The engine is not a 1926. They start out with an "A" or "B". When I get home from work I'll check those numbers out. I'm sure someone else will kick in before that.
Nice body on it!
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Mopar s 1970 model year High Impact exterior colors:
(option code - Dodge/Chrysler-Plymouth)
FC7 - Plum Crazy Metallic/In Violet Metallic (nicknamed Statutory Grape )
FJ5 - Sublime/Lime Light
FJ6 - Green Go/Sassy Grass Green
EK2 - Go Mango/Vitamin "C" Orange
FM3 - Panther Pink/Moulon Rouge
V2 - Hemi Orange/Tor Red
FY1 - Top Banana/Lemon Twist.
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I don't think the Mango orange was the equivalent to Tor-red. I believe it was Hemi orange. Pretty soon I'm gonna have to trudge thru the snow and get my paint code.
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Looks to be Go-Mango, not Hemi Orange, but it could just be the photo.
Mix that with Torrid Red and it get's real confusing. My Challenger was torrid red but looked orange.
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You have some skills my friend!
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Well it looks like I need the same info that Dave needs Corey!
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I knew it was there somewhere.......
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I have the top building instructions. In fact if you do a search you should find it as I posted it years ago.
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For a first timer I'm impressed! Painting is the easy part. The prep work is a PITA! I can see why shops charge $5,000 to $10,000 to do a first rate paint job. It's all labor intensive.
Your work is fantastic!
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The Blue is outstanding!!!!!
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Uh Oh...... Now the Black looks um, well, okay I guess........
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I am going with this one Steve because the height under the ramps is 6'-8". No bumping my forehead! Also if I feel like changing a transmission there's plenty of room. Good luck on your search!
http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-Garage-Pro-8000-EXT-L
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I'm not positive if this will work for you. Use this link:
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Don't forget the Rhine fresh air pump and mask to save your lungs!
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It's not really a good thing to overestimate the weight anymore. That is what I used to do....UNTIL Ebay started taking a cut of the shipping, which of course, has to do with whatever you state that it weighs. If you state that it weighs more to make up for any loss, Ebay will simply give a higher shipping fee estimate. They will make more by overestimating the weight.
And I was just getting ready to start selling a few items..........
I have been on EBAY since 1998 but haven't sold anything in over a year. I guess it's time to read their fine print!
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Most Machine shops charge anywhere from $85 to $125 per hour. There are two castings that would have to be machined (Top & Bottom) I see about 4-5 hours here. That's why it's better to use an updated distributor and the only machining would be the body diameter and for the rotor shaft drive gear.
Now your up to the same price as the Australian cast part.
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Ok DB17. Earlier today I must have had a senior moment. I'm back on track now! Here is what should be on your engine. Let's verify that first. Also a first name would be nice.......
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Sorry Roger and Jerry but we seem to be outnumbered. I have been a hoarder (Collector) since I was 5. My parents were depression kids and NEVER threw anything away. (Saved it 'cause we might need it one day) I come by this honestly. Here is my take on all of this:
Rich Folk - They can hoard (Collect) all the restored cars and parts they want and everyone says "How Wonderful".
Working Man - He enjoys the same thrill of owning a hoard (Collection) but is called names because they are not restored. Everyone says "What an eyesore".
Rich Folks cars have always been out of my league ever since I can remember. Thats ok I am not jealous. The problem now is that the cars I hoarded (Collected) 40 + years ago have now become "Rich Folks" cars. They don't like people like myself owning those vehicles. (I am not worthy) and it irritates the heck out of them! I have to admit it gives me a warm fuzzy feeling everytime that happens.
Just a simple Indiana man having fun on the forums! Gosh I love old cars!
1925 Water pump
in Dodge & Dodge Brothers
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I'm not familiar with the '25 water pump Rick. The one I set up for Ray was a '26. I used seals (Viton) that were for a 5/8" shaft and I think 7/8" OD. You can use one on each end (Lip faces the impeller) and use the packing on the outside for the original look. Use the original packing nuts but don't over tighten.
I used Ray as a trial run to see how long they last. It appears they are doing the job!