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Just got clear from divorce court. Now living the good life in San Clemente. i ended up with the Vertbird, the orange 69 charger, the wagon and the 70 belvedere.

The more important question is what kind of tape did you use and will it still do its job when you go to paint?

Vacuum advance only operates at light throttle cruising, it's purpose is to improve efficiency and economy. With any significant throttle opening there is not enough manifold vacuum for the vacuum advance to add timing. The vacuum advance is normally hooked to the timed port that is half way...

welcome from sunny SoCal Jan. Lets see some pics of the fleet and especially some of the birdie in progress

Welcome to the forum. let's see here. 2 blue ovals 2 GMs and a mopar I guess that makes you officially tri-sexual (automotively speaking that is) Lets see the flock...

Just got back on two wheels recently After seeing a few of my friends in the last few months become incapacitated by various ailments (heart issues and various cancer types) I decided that life was short and that I wanted to ride again. I got a motorcycle from my buddy that he had on the side...

welcome Mr. wiki-340 4-speed... UH? what about you? what car is it that you have that is a 340 4-speed. got any pics? got any questions?

happy hunting welcome. happy bird hunting. the fall hunting season at carlisle is very soon. http://www.carsatcarlisle.com/carlisle-events/carlisle-fall-swap-meet-corral-auction/default.aspx

the old "electrical gremlin blowing white smoke" trick..... There is no worse smell than the electrical smoke. Many of us have been there. It happened to me once while I was half way off of the trailer and couldnt get out except through the window. By then it was too late. That car (now...

You could get a new one If you want new and correct: http://www.classicindustries.com/product/mopar/b-body-road-runner/parts/mb2447.html And geewhiz only $510

you might as well get a new sender now. Dont mess around with other sources. Get it right from where they all get them. Quanta products. http://www.gastanks.com/1968-70-B-Body-3_8/productinfo/SUCR9-38/ You are going to want this tool too...

Summer vacation planning to the netherlands I am going to have to plan a trip to the netherlands! Can I bring my 69 vert runner for a summer vacation? It sure looks like you guys know how to have a good time. Do you know what the chassis dyno showed? Do you know who the band was for run...

Welcome. Lets do some math: Big block + 4-speed = good time.

3 things it might be. 3 possibilities come to mind. 1. weak ground. - to check this try using a short piece of wire with both ends stripped to make a "Mac Gyver" jumper between the tail light aluminum housing and some grounded bare metal on the trunk with the running lights on. I have found...

welcome. I see you live in the right town to have a road runner at least.