Recent content by mpgmike

As a matter of fact...

Tentatively sold.

No clue what was stock. I just wanted a subtle splash of color.

Yes, cast iron. I know because I installed the sucker. Wasn't aware of Gary's situation. Most Mopar guys are aware the 1966 440 had "Closed Chamber" heads, while the '67+ had "Open Chamber" heads. The 1959 413 had the Closed Chamber heads. This means part of the cylinder head "squishes"...

161,980 miles, Radiant Silver (1 of 258), Intercooled 175 HP Turbo-II, 5-speed (1 of 3444), T-Tops (1 of 1953), Digital Dash, Leather Seats (1 of 1231), AC (1 of 4699), 12-Button Navigator (1 of 1805), 16” Pumpers (wheels), and Rear Window Louver. Previous owner removed the AC compressor. I...

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80,180 miles on the odometer, Plum with grey cloth interior, power windows, power steering, power brakes, rear window defroster, auto-dimming head lights, clock, adjustable driver’s side mirror, “Wonder Bar” AM Radio (extra pedal on the floor works like a Seek button), and power antenna. For a...

Blaster parts came in. Got the other drum reconditioned. Will be taking a trip to the car later today, and will install it then. I'll see what other work I can accomplish while I'm there.

Ordered sand blaster parts. Without a sand blaster, you ain't restoring, you're just repairing.

Thanks a bunch! Got the right front brake assembly completely installed, and got the backing plate mounted to the left. Mounted the generator, brake booster & master cylinder (mostly).

Was able to recondition ONE of the front brake drums. The valve that regulates the flow of sand on the tank blaster blew through. I need to get that fixed before I can blast the other drum. Ordered new brake hoses, bearing seals, and dust cover for the front brakes today; along with a new...

I have been sharing select pictures on several sites. Somewhere someone said, "It must be nice to be rich!" I wanted to share some of the equipment I'm using. I have been acquiring tools for about 30 years now. I used to earn my living porting heads, turbo mods, and custom manifolds. I have...

Got all the parts for the backing plate reconditioned; the last being the wheel cylinders. I was able to save them. I soaked them in PB Blaster for several days, put them on the hydraulic press to compress the piston, used sand paper to clean away the "ridge" above the piston, then with...

Got the backing plates blasted & painted along with all the little springs & cups for the brakes. I blasted & painted the metal parts of the brake shoes, along with the (I don't know what it's called) retainer piece.

Removed the entire brake assemblies from the front. Will be blasting, coating, rebuild the wheel cylinders, greasing, and reassembling.