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    Thanks for the tip. The problem we had was that on the existing frame, the motor was building...

    Thanks for the tip. The problem we had was that on the existing frame, the motor was building too high, and the place under the bulkhead did not permit to slide the fame/motor assy under. That said, teh frame we had turned out to be damaged, so , still looking for a frame....
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    in our case the 440 motor had different mounting points, and did not fit on a frame that...

    in our case the 440 motor had different mounting points, and did not fit on a frame that previously held a 383. maybe you have different experience in interchanging motors and frames?
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    Just the subframe, had one for 383, but the 440 did not fit in. Here in Quebec due to the salt...

    Just the subframe, had one for 383, but the 440 did not fit in. Here in Quebec due to the salt most subframes are done for. Suspension i still have
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    Are u interested in selling the motor subframe of your latest find? I am located in the salty...

    Are u interested in selling the motor subframe of your latest find? I am located in the salty part of Canada...
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    Last weekend at the junkyard...

    Rusted! Most quarters on the cars here are gone
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    Last weekend at the junkyard...

    Mtl= Montréal, QC, Canada , the cold and snowy eastcoast.
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    Last weekend at the junkyard...

    Sheets are mostly loosely laid to prevent corrosion through soil humidity. You can also use a high quality foil. See that is has slightly slope, and fix it to the Earth with Old tent nails. We have à Guy selling Old outdoor placards, you know the huge printed posters on the roadside. Those are...
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    Last weekend at the junkyard...

    Yard is about 1-1/2 h north of mtl. Problem is always transportation costs. As for us in Canada is is extrêmely expensive to get sheetmetal from Texas, it Makes on most cases no sensé to ship parts South. Yard has à few 100 Old cars.
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    polara 66 conv parts identification help

    Thanks for Sharing your knowledge and friendly insights. This was in de assembled State for many years, Though it was mostly stored insidé, it was home to several kilos of rhodents nests, and it took the remnants of à 2 door hardtop to make à structurally sound convertible. As they Say hindsight...
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    polara 66 conv parts identification help

    Dodge Polara convertible 1966 Parts identification help needed. While deassembling the dashboard I came across à rotten part i have no Idea what it is. Who can help? Also i am looking for the 2 dash ashtrays, anyone some for sale? Thanks!
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    Reproduction C body floors. High quality stamped full floors

    I think the point is more the financial capability. C Bodies are easily accessible due to low prices (500 Bucks?) But then you have attracted People Who Do not neccessarily have the financial capability to Buy all parts new. Is that bad? No, it is good, as it Makes driving an Old car accessible...
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    Reproduction C body floors. High quality stamped full floors

    I would not Say Bunch of loosers. We are People Who Enjoy driving and Working on our cars within our financial means. C Bodies are not investments for spéculation, but cars for driving. Is that so bad? I would Say, this it what Old cars are made for, to be used, and not to be stored and hidden.
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    Reproduction C body floors. High quality stamped full floors

    First question is, how high the demand. Then There are still many cars around to take parts of, and that is mostly cheaper, so again customers buying décisions... You might consider reproductions of left and right part of Floor, as thèse are most rot. With modern 3d scanners you can create CAD...
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