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#1
Proven Engine Combos / Re: 541 factory block combo
Last post by metcoll - Today at 07:13:21 PM
Quote from: Kern Dog on Yesterday at 06:14:05 PMHow do you get 541 cubes from a 440 block without a siamesed bore? How long is that stroke?
Is that a  .060 overbore and a 4.5 stroke?
[/quote bore is 4.37 and 4.5 stroke
#2
Some kind of space saver spare would be the way to go. Full size spare is a through back to the days of bias ply tires when we rotated the spare in order to try and get 10000 miles from a set of tires.
#3
Off Topic Discussion / Re: What have you broken while...
Last post by Drache - Today at 05:27:01 PM
Blew up a rear end on one car and a lifter through a rocker on another car.
#4
Car Guys Discussion / Re: Dodge Charger EV / Hurrica...
Last post by Drache - Today at 03:52:54 PM
Don't get me wrong, some of the fastest cars I've had the pleasure of testing out were electric, and I mean need a neckbrace kind of acceleration/speed. But like others have said, you cannot beat the physical rumble of a V8... let alone a big block V8. But I hate to say it, Old Muscle cars will slowly be coming to an end. Many kids now want a "ricer" or a new car with all the electronic gadgets. My generation is the last except for a few lucky kids who have the eye for classics. I see it more and more at car shows and action movies like Fast & The Furious just play into that trend.
#5
Car Guys Discussion / Re: Dodge Charger EV / Hurrica...
Last post by Mike DC - Today at 02:59:50 PM
 
IMO it's probably the best modern 2nd-gen we can hope for in terms of styling. 

The govt regulations would not allow anything that really looks like an old muscle car to be built today.  And even if they did, a lot of modern buyers wouldn't want it.  Big crash testing problems, too much wind noise & aero drag, poor side visibility, poor interior room for its size, etc. 
 
Engine wise?  This restyle is coming way too late.  This is the body they should have been putting Hellcat/Demon motors into years ago. 

The electric drivetrain . . .  I dunno.  On the one hand, the target guys who want a Dodge Charger are the types who won't want electrics on principle.  On the other hand, that's the image that Chrysler would want to change.  Baby boomers have been way over-represented in the new car market for decades but that era is coming to an end.  Most people buy their last new car long before they actually die.    The car industry has to start catering to Gen-Xs and Millennials. 

 
#6
Charger Discussion / Re: '71 R/T for $5000 CDN ($3,...
Last post by Drache - Today at 12:30:50 PM
Quote from: doctor4766 on Yesterday at 09:58:39 PMExcuse my ignorance on later models, but is that even a Charger VIN?

Body Type:   W  =  Dodge Coronet / Charger
Price Class:   S  =  Special
Body Type:   23  =  2 Door Hardtop
Engine:   U  =   440 1 – 4 Barrel (8 Cylinder)
Year:   1  =  197I
Sequence Number: 25573  =  25573rd Vehicle Built
#7
Off Topic Discussion / Re: What have you broken while...
Last post by Kern Dog - Today at 12:29:25 PM
If you live on the couch, you never make mistakes nor do you enjoy success.
The guys that are out there living are the ones that get things done.
#8
Services/Businesses / March 28th - West Coast Enclo...
Last post by Trulyvintage - Today at 12:10:05 PM
March 28th

West Coast direct enclosed transport available
from Seattle, Washington and the surrounding area
down to San Diego, California

20 feet - 6000 pounds - 82 inch rear door

Call Jim @ 260-804-6695

Vehicle must roll freely on good tires
Steering must be connected
#9
Charger Discussion / Re: Don's 69 Charger Rust Belt...
Last post by mopar4don - Today at 11:55:12 AM
Here are a couple more pics showing the dented area

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#10
Charger Discussion / Re: Don's 69 Charger Rust Belt...
Last post by mopar4don - Today at 11:51:50 AM
Here is a long overdue update!

My deck lid needs some more attention, so I used a stud gun and pulled out a dent.
These 3 pics are what I have showing the process

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So next I wanted to strip it to be sure there were no surprises!
I used a heat gun and putty knife to get the majority of the filler.
Then followed that with a wire wheel.

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Overall its good. It just had a lot of filler