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No. I prefer to do all the work on my classics and in the vast majority of cases, can do it. Exceptions would be trans rebuilds, gear set-ups, engine machining, or a/c charging. Any of these can be done by other shops that aren't necessarily classic focused. I would think to have a classic only...

Are those 17" steel wheels? Holy cow those must be heavy. I have seen good press about the 555s. That stills seems odd, but it could be highly dependent upon the backspacing of the wheels. If this isn't dialed in, then I could see it limiting how much tire you can fit. Improve position of the...

My 74 Challenger is a 9/16-20, as are/were my '67 B, '74 A, and '80 F bodies. Finding this size at any general hardware store isn't happening. However, I did finally find a 9/16-20 lug nut at O'Reilly. It is a bit thick, but that can be corrected. Since it doesn't have the locking feature, I...

There are a number of decent shocks out there that don't get a lot of press. In many cases, single adjustable shocks only control one aspect of the motion. In the case of Strange, the literature on their shocks says their adjusters on single adjustable shocks will only modify the...

I don't mind shiny paint and super glossy finishes. Also don't mind suede finishes either.

Yeah, but....the Challenger bumble bee stripe is not nearly as cool as the Coronet or Charger bumble bee stripes. The Challenger version are too far back and too abbreviated, IMO.

Still comes down to how much dish you want to achieve. The Challenger wheel well will accept a 335 wide tire, depending on how tall you go, without a mini-tub. Since you say pro touring more so than pro street, I'll assume a 26" no more than 27" overall height. This should fit in the tub...

If you are doing a pro street layout, it really depends on the offset you want to run on the wheels to determine how wide the axle needs to be. I've done some mental gymnastics around wider front track width to play with scrub radius geometry which would also require a wider rear track in order...

Rump stripe is the least favorite of mine overall. The longitudinal r/t stripe looks good. Kind of like the T/A stripe too. Also think the 72-74 vent stripes look good. Given the kick up feature in the quarters, I've always been disappointed that Dodge didn't offer something like the Plymouth...

Those aren't particularly hard specs to hit, BUT, if the alignment guy isn't familiar with the caster/camber relationship on a Mopar, which is somewhat unique, they could get confused and frustrated as they dial in one spec only to have the other drift out and they give up on it after the second...

I certainly wouldn't pass up installing $6k worth of nearly free parts if given the opportunity. However, if I was paying for them, then I'd be a bit more critical on the cost/benefit aspect of the purchase. A coil spring does not necessarily ride better than a torsion spring. However, the way...

Sorry, read through it too quickly. What specs did you have that Mavis and Firestone couldn't hit that Complete Classic Auto Restoration was able to achieve? Firestone and Mavis are fairly large chain shops that are not going to typically have the knowledgeable types of techs willing to get...

IMO, for a cruiser, I don't see the need for a $6k suspension system that can accommodate quick spring rate changes and provides a huge range of adjustment. Spend a fraction of that on some very high end shocks and a stepped up torsion bar, and your stock system will ride excellent and perform...

What specs were the three stores unable to hit that the Mavis place was able to get?

What were those specs? I have often suggested using 2005 Mustang specs for cars with radials, because they are available in nearly any shops computer database for alignment. However, they also will not be able to hit these specs because they are more aggressive than what can be achieved with...

Did you give them specs to use or trust them to find the specs? I've heard of shops saying this because old cars aren't in their "toe-n-go" database. Which also highlights the fact that if they can't align it by twisting a single rod end, they may be claiming they can't get spec because it...

Broadcast sheet is certainly better, but not many of those have survived. Nearly every mopar has a fender tag.

The fender tag is like the birth certificate for a mopar. While a slant 6 car may be more desirable in its modified form with a new engien and color combo, the fender tag demonstrates how far it has advanced from when it was built. Certainly not a deal breaker for the circumstance in the OP's...

I use a 15x10 wheel with 5" backspace (don't know the offset) on the rear of my Challenger with a 26x12x15 (305/45 in metric terms) using a 1" leaf relocation kit and B body housing. All the change in housing does is change back space requirement. With the stock E body housing, you might need...

According to Challenger RTA's post above the 15x7 has 4.25" backspace with 6mm offset. I think this is a factory spec, but I’m not sure. 6.5” may have been the original width. The 15x8 has 4.5" backspace with 0 offset. This is an aftermarket spec that was never available from the factory but...