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    Installing a trans in the old days by yourself; the way we old timers had to do it!

    and about the time installing my New Clutch without scuffing the Glazed Pressure Plate. Could not figure out why my car would not go faster then 10 mph!
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    Installing a trans in the old days by yourself; the way we old timers had to do it!

    several times in and out - forgetting and learning the term Frustration Lesson while getting thru the project with bloody finders covered in grease/dirt
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    Garage squad

    our high school had a co-op program - we went to their shop and worked few hours per week. Maybe an counselor could arrange such at your place? couple video's at school in class - then hands on,,,
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    2 or 3 on the tree?

    Squirrels got the tag stashed
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    Garage squad

    Do High Schools still offer Auto Shop class? I remember when in class we would work on Teachers cars for needed repairs. Just a thought -
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    Installing a trans in the old days by yourself; the way we old timers had to do it!

    Right - same here, had to figure it our yourself. The wonderful days of the 70's !!! Only a couple of garage/shops with a long wait. did that once, (while my car was parked outside in the lot a few days - it got broke into stealing my stereo with gauges) mostly changing my clutch every few weeks...
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    Newer Challenger Advice

    I have a 2020 T/A with the small 5.7 - its just enough to almost get me in trouble... if it was a scat - I would be in trouble every time - for like you I too have a lead foot! Mine has 25000. Last year around 23500 the lifters were ticking - under warranty they changed out the lifters with cam...
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    What width/thickness of butyl tape for the windshield?

    Another thing to mention is how new is the rubber. One time I ordered from an Auto parts store, they found it in the back. Was not sticky - looking at the label it was couple years old. A new roll will be sticky to the touch.
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    What width/thickness of butyl tape for the windshield?

    5/16" butyl - flat both top/bottom ( shown in pic's ) rounded on sides. Not round type ( for the round will smash down too thin = 1/4" ) I would mock up glass with all clips in place using dry rubber spacers tacked on - to then snap chrome window trim in place checking for fitment. Some places...
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    Seat Belts ID

    Seat Belts ID - these were in a cuda car I had 20 years ago. removed when I changed the carpet to install heat shield. sold the car without them as the buyer did not want them. They are working - Not sure if are proper for E body? some numbers on the tags say 69 - Anyone know if these are...
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    FOR SALE DISC BRAKE SPINDLES. A, B, E, Body Cars. LEFT Side Only. 1970-76.

    Nice Job !!! these look great I have a right side ---
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    FOR SALE Disk Brake Spindle with Caliper Bracket

    Found this in one of my left over boxes - Disk Brake Spindle with Caliper Bracket the bearing diameter is 1 3/4" going off of the casting numbers on the caliper bracket I think this is Right side appears to be 1970 R 86169 A1 selling $125 plus ship price
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    WTB Searching for 383 HP engine

    what year ? I have a 1971 - 383 rebuilt motor long block NO Vin is stamped could be the next best thing for you if nothing shows up...
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    Who does Re - plate - Re - chrome?

    thinking to send out my pistol grip handle I have checked here in Michigan couple places I knew have closed. so far cannot find any shops?
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