Recent content by floyd

You got me, no idea how things came down the line and through the paint booth. (honestly, not a snarky response). I’ll have to dig up pics I found of original valances. I remember seeing similar patterns on unrestored parts so went with that.

I followed advise from Resto Rick. According to him, valances were painted off the car and the backside was fully painted body color. They were blacked out partially while the other front end blackout was applied. Most had only the center area covered. Attached pic shows how I did mine. I...

I’m taking a car to MCACN next month and would like to get a display board worked up to show a little history and details about the car. Looking for recommendations for folks who can do that type of thing? I see plenty of options on the web but would appreciate input from folks who had good...

E-body Fastener Guide from MMC. Costs a bit but an invaluable resource. E Body (Challenger and Barracuda) 1970-74 Manual. Guide to Fasteners, Hardware and General Assembly (ERMX) - MMC DETROIT, LLC

I’ve had very good results getting paint and even sound deadener off plastic and rubber using full strength Easy Off. Spray it on and let it sit for about 20 min. I then use old kitchen brushes and tooth brushes to work the softened paint off and a small flat wooden scraper and brushes for...

Phillips in 70, Motorola in 71

Yes I did. Not sure it added anything but was looking to match the original as close as possible.

@BluRaySRT - Are those pics of the radio you have or the radio you want? Because those pics look like a 71 am/fm unit to me.

Casting Number 3418915/Part Number 3671639. 1.88 Intake 1.60 Exhaust. Picked up years ago in a parts deal. Appears to be in good original condition. $100 – Pick up only. Located near Annapolis, MD Thanks for the ad!

340 Sixpack Intake in excellent, ready-to-run condition. Part/Casting Number 3418681. This is a later "LD6B" over-the-counter part and would not be 100 percent correct for a Trans Am car. Asking $1000 plus shipping from MD. **Also willing to discuss trades for a 1971 340 4-speed...

Looking for a nice 1971 340 manual trans Carter Thermoquad, Part 4972S. Cash or trades. Thanks for the ad!

Originally made for the Daytona-Superbird Club in the mid-1980s. Very nice condition with only minor signs of wear. $100 plus shipping from MD. Thanks for the ad!

I put KYBs on one car, Monroes on another. Scuffed them and painted them black. You’ll get all kind of recommendations for better performing shocks. Bilsteins seem to be popular with some but I’m not sure how close they are to factory appearance. The KYB and Monroes work fine for my needs...

Search for “u-nuts”. A pretty common fastener available at auto parts stores and hardware stores

Yes, not too bad. There were some offered for awhile that had a funky plasticized coating on them. I ended up re-using an original on my resto.