Recent content by david hill

I have used St. Louis Spring Company in the past, reasonably priced and put out a very good product with excellent results.

Please update me when you know what you have. Please keep me posted

Thanks for the link Tim. Universal hangers don't fit well w/ our 69-73 Chrysler models. The exhaust from Waldrons fits pretty well. Universal hangers were found everywhere w/ this hacked exhaust system I removed. There are some very tight clearances over the rear axle and rear bumper. Just...

Does anyone know where to obtain replacement exhaust hangers like that are sold.

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Here are the new replacement parts. Shown are the left and right 1 piece manifold to muffler pipes. Left side was spot on. the right had to be massaged a little. It appears the correct exhaust hangers need are the same as my Hurst 300. Universal hangers were employed currently. see last 4 photos

Next to do was address the leak prone patched up exhaust. The cure was to install a dual exhaust kit from Waldron w/ Imperial mufflers. As you can see the present exhaust Had been patched up many times

Murry B Park in Tiffin Ohio, here is the web site link. @cbodies.com. Family run operation, be patient, Murry is a good guy. Has absolutely the largest salvage yard stash of C bodies.

Here is my take on how to rebuild w/ success. As @dematt said bore the cylinders .030 over. That will insure good ring seal also it will remove the ridge at the top of the cyl. bores eliminating possible piston ring breakage. As for your crankshaft, if measuring w/ a micrometer allows, micro...

I have used them in on C body cars and they perform rather well. Word of advice, stay away from China crap.

Speed nuts behind the sail panel.

Almost 100% sunshine.

Indy is in the total eclipse zone. Total 100% est 2-4 minutes. Super heavy traffic this morning.

Congrats, well deserved promotion.

Without him what we have would not be possible.