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1966 Charger 383 4BBL 4 speed, original owner. First gen experts PLEASE HELP!!

Started by Delta 4 Wheel, October 29, 2014, 01:46:32 PM

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Delta 4 Wheel

Quote from: bigdsul on October 31, 2014, 10:42:54 PM
Another Bakersfield resident! :cheers:

There's a small collective of MOPAR guys here in town but man are some of them reclusive. Oh be sure to check out Famoso when the NHRA drags are going on there are a good amount of vendors there that have all sorts of goodies.



Isn't it a great day to be in BakersfIeld?  Wind and dust storms so bad I couldn't see 5 feet on the freeway.  Everyone pulled over and drive on the shoulder.  This town can sure be a sh!t hole at times.  Let me know if you know if any first gen chargers here in town.

I love famoso, but haven't spent any time with the vendors. 

Delta 4 Wheel

Quote from: A383Wing on October 31, 2014, 06:57:38 PM
most if not all the cars came with undercoating, it may not have been much, but most got it. And the top you have is correct for the 4bbl 383 in the Charger

I assumed it was given the history, but good to know for sure.  Do you happen to have a pic of the correct base. Thanks again.

Delta 4 Wheel

Here is start of the unidentified parts-components. 

Ghoste

The rubber flaps go in the trunk at the leading edge just under the deck lid and the metal strips retain them.


Delta 4 Wheel

Here are some more.  Thanks for the help so far. 

Delta 4 Wheel

And more. 

A383Wing

1) green valve is California distributor emissions valve for timing, you don't need it

2) Black round rubber is what's left of lower steering column seal in eng compartment

3) that is what's left of steering coupler seal at steering box to shaft coupler

4) red plastic is close off trim under steering column under dash..could be metal,

5) large red plastic is tail light finish panel inside trunk at rear of car

6 & 7) I cannot tell by the pictures posted

Delta 4 Wheel

Quote from: A383Wing on November 01, 2014, 11:07:08 AM
1) green valve is California distributor emissions valve for timing, you don't need it

2) Black round rubber is what's left of lower steering column seal in eng compartment

3) that is what's left of steering coupler seal at steering box to shaft coupler

4) red plastic is close off trim under steering column under dash..could be metal,

5) large red plastic is tail light finish panel inside trunk at rear of car

6 & 7) I cannot tell by the pictures posted


Thanks a lot, that's veryhelpful.  If I had to guess 6 is part of the grill-headlight assembly.  7 part of the bumper mounting.  The reason is those two parts of the car were sand blasted and painted and only those two areas of the car were.  These parts are also cleaned and painted.  Parts in 7 are heavy steel just like the bumper brackets. 

A383Wing

part 6 is not for headlight assembly...is it rubber or metal? Is there a part number on it?

The metal brackets could be for bumper mounting to body, but I have not seen anything like them...anymore pics form different angles? and are there part numbers on those as well?

ITSA426

#7 spacers fit outboard rear bumper to brace (I believe).  They keep the bumper straight, and tight.  Your bumpers probably have a stain where they used to be.

No idea what #6 is from the picture.

Delta 4 Wheel

Quote from: A383Wing on November 01, 2014, 05:46:11 PM
part 6 is not for headlight assembly...is it rubber or metal? Is there a part number on it?

The metal brackets could be for bumper mounting to body, but I have not seen anything like them...anymore pics form different angles? and are there part numbers on those as well?


I will take more pics and get the part numbers for both.  I'm pretty sure they have them on the inside.  The number 6 is metal, and pretty heavy gauge as well.

Delta 4 Wheel

Quote from: ITSA426 on November 01, 2014, 07:30:53 PM
#7 spacers fit outboard rear bumper to brace (I believe).  They keep the bumper straight, and tight.  Your bumpers probably have a stain where they used to be.

No idea what #6 is from the picture.

THe bumpers were re-chromed.  I'll look for the mounting holes in the car side brackets.  At least this gets me in the general area!

A383Wing

looking closer, #6 might be a seat frame rail or track brace....would need an end shot and the other side

Delta 4 Wheel

Quote from: A383Wing on November 01, 2014, 08:55:00 PM
looking closer, #6 might be a seat frame rail or track brace....would need an end shot and the other side

It's an angle with one edge of the corners rounded.  Here's a backside pic blown up a bit. It's about 12" long x 1/2"

Delta 4 Wheel

Here's a better end pic.  It's hard to get quality under 200 kb

ODZKing

Delta, here is a shot from the Collision manual. #3 and they are rear bumper brace/supports.
Go to http://www.retrorarities.com/1966ChargerCollision.pdf
and http://www.retrorarities.com/1967ChargerCollision.pdf and download the pdf(s) on my site.
I'm not sure about 6 either.   :shruggy:

Delta 4 Wheel

Quote from: ODZKing on November 02, 2014, 09:03:14 PM
Delta, here is a shot from the Collision manual. #3 and they are rear bumper brace/supports.
Go to http://www.retrorarities.com/1966ChargerCollision.pdf
and http://www.retrorarities.com/1967ChargerCollision.pdf and download the pdf(s) on my site.
I'm not sure about 6 either.   :shruggy:

Thanks, very helpful.  The small un-identified bracket almost looks like number 4 on the diagram but those look a bit longer than mine.

A383Wing

#4 on the diagram says seal...those would be rubber or foam...not the metal #6 piece you have

Delta 4 Wheel

Quote from: A383Wing on November 02, 2014, 10:44:43 PM
#4 on the diagram says seal...those would be rubber or foam...not the metal #6 piece you have

Got it.  Hard to tell since the description wasn't lined up with the number 4.

I looked through everything I could in the service manual and couldn't find that bracket.  I'll put it aside and look for a place it could possible mount when I get to the assembly. 

A383Wing

Quote from: Delta 4 Wheel on November 01, 2014, 12:58:16 AM
Here is start of the unidentified parts-components. 

the red piece in this post is inside rear window trim, you should have another just like it, except mirror image..it's either the top inside or bottom of rear window

Delta 4 Wheel

Quote from: A383Wing on November 02, 2014, 11:26:18 PM
Quote from: Delta 4 Wheel on November 01, 2014, 12:58:16 AM
Here is start of the unidentified parts-components. 

the red piece in this post is inside rear window trim, you should have another just like it, except mirror image..it's either the top inside or bottom of rear window

thanks, I might be missing one then. 

ODZKing

If Bryan is correct and I believe he is, in the picture I posted, the back of the headliner there are 2 pieces of trim.  On mine they are black with a connector in-between.  I think that is it.

A383Wing

yes, at the rear of headliner, ans top of window..there are 2 pieces plus the connector middle piece...I probably got what pieces you are missing

Delta 4 Wheel

Quote from: ODZKing on November 04, 2014, 09:39:18 PM
If Bryan is correct and I believe he is, in the picture I posted, the back of the headliner there are 2 pieces of trim.  On mine they are black with a connector in-between.  I think that is it.
The white interior is amazing.  I don't know how you keep it so clean.  Thanks for posting it!