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Here’s another long lost relic. Not much left. Is this a Dart or a Ford, I thought Dart?

This is something I saw a few weeks ago.

Nice thread revival @jthom617, it’s actually the first time I’ve have read it. I have a ‘65 300L that I’m currently working on. I’ll be looking forward to the continuation of the New Yorker story. Happy & Safe Cruising!

99 is under the AB here too. The PVC was present when acquired and unknown if engine originally built with one.

That’s a really nice collection and a Superb Mopar Sight. I spotted the large V-eight emblem on the top of one cabinet and wondered what vehicle it came off of? This character looks like the Mexican version of the ‘60s “Keep on Truckin’ Man”. I also dig the “long time” band member. Is that the...

@SGT FURY can you please make room in your “in box” I’d like to send you a PM.

The maybe original Factory Starter was mentioned earlier in this article. It had a 1965 date code stamped on it. Well I took it to a local Auto Parts Store. The parts slinger was actually someone who used to use the huge old parts books and he would humor his younger work mates with lore of...

The dual point distributor was rebuilt by @halifaxhops a while ago. Here are the before pictures. It was determined that the 2 point sets had a very weak spring pressure. Halifaxhops also found that the vacuum advance diaphragm had a slow leak and replaced it with a new better rebuilt. I...

Over the last few days the rear axle and leaf springs with mounting brackets were removed. The complete “742” housing will be cleaned up and sand blasted, then taken apart to change the seals. The internal 3:23 gears and sure grip will be inspected. There were no tags, 3:23 or sure grip...

Pm on the 3:23

Darn @Ripinator those links are so helpful! How in the world I haven’t heard of the Hoffman’s Winner Circle company is beyond me. Excellent post.

I had to put my thinking cap on and dialed it up to 11. That hurt but so what if I crippled a few more brain cells, it’s for a good cause this time.This jerry rigged storm door bracket doesn’t belong on the motor and the bracket attached to it goes on the first exhaust stud on the driver’s side...

Why yes it does lol. Might just be some Chevy Engineering mixed into my mess! Thanks for the laugh and dose of reality!

@300rag that’s a nice clean motor. I see two factory wire separators, one on each side of your engine. I wonder if my were switched around at some point. Your bracket placement seems logical and maybe mine need to be shifted around. My motor will have the A/C unit reattached. Thanks!

March 12th 2024 Continuation on the “Cat”. The 413 is coming together nicely and it’s been a puzzle as parts, bags and labels were added. Of course there was a bag with “?” labeling it. 6 bolts and washers were in it along with a few nuts. As I went to mount the vibration dampener four...