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John's 70 Plymouth breaks down in Illinois.

Started by nvrbdn, February 06, 2016, 10:30:40 PM

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nvrbdn

February 06, 2016, 10:30:40 PM
That wouldn't be so bad, except John is from South Carolina headed for Colorado.  Thanks to these wonderful sites, John knew Stu from B Bodies and got a hold of him. He called Allen (41HUSK) to help John out. Allen called me to see if I had an 8.75 gear set for a B Body. I actually had a spare one sitting in the garage. Allen grabbed his trailer and headed to Ofallon Illinois to grab John and that 70 440 4 speed Mopar and towed it to his shop. When he got close, he called me to head down there. an hour later I made it to Allen's house. Now, if your wondering why it took an hour when I only live 40 minutes from Allen, I was at White Castle with the wife 20 minutes from the house. I ran home and booted her from the truck, grabbed the 8.75 and headed out.  When I got there they had the car up and about ready to remove the axles. we ran to town to grab some gear lube, then removed the gears. It was time for me to hit the road as they were trying to decide weather to take the sure grip and install it in the stock gear set I brought. The ring gear wasn't totally destroyed like we were thinking from the noise they were describing, but the pinion looked like a worn out dogs chew toy. Because of sites like this, John will be able to continue his trip without too much inconvenience, and we got to meet a great Mopar guy. He said his next stop will be a visit to Stuart in KC.
70 Dodge Charger 500
70 Duster (Moulin Rouge)
73 Challenger
50 Dodge Pilot House

nvrbdn

#1
February 06, 2016, 10:32:04 PM
A pic of the tear down, and the gear set.
70 Dodge Charger 500
70 Duster (Moulin Rouge)
73 Challenger
50 Dodge Pilot House

crj1968

#2
February 07, 2016, 12:34:48 AM
 :2thumbs:

That is truly what it should be all about with this hobby.   :yesnod:

Mopar Nut

#3
February 07, 2016, 12:37:08 AM
Quote from: crj1968 on February 07, 2016, 12:34:48 AM
:2thumbs:

That is truly what it should be all about with this hobby.   :yesnod:
:iagree:
"Dear God, my prayer for 2024 is a fat bank account and a thin body. Please don't mix these up like you did the last ten years."

myk

#4
February 07, 2016, 08:22:02 AM
Hats off to you guys...

Charger-Bodie

#5
February 07, 2016, 09:10:38 AM
Great job guys!
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

rt green

#6
February 07, 2016, 09:33:09 AM
this kind of stuff is great. you guys are the tops!
third string oil changer

tan top

#8
February 07, 2016, 11:16:22 AM
 Good stuff Guys !!   :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

41husk

#9
February 07, 2016, 12:09:54 PM
John left Madison 30 minutes ago I joint didn't fit and no parts stores open at 11pm so he slept at the mopar and we finished puttin it together this morning.  On his way to Stuart's now.  Nice meeting you Johnson
1969 Dodge Charger 500 440/727
1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1970 Plymouth Duster FM3
1974 Dodge Dart /6/904
1983 Plymouth Scamp GT 2.2 Auto
1950 Dodge Pilot house pick up

nvrbdn

#10
February 07, 2016, 12:14:27 PM
great job Allen. You are an awesome person to open your home and garage to people in need. So glad he got back on the road. :cheers:
70 Dodge Charger 500
70 Duster (Moulin Rouge)
73 Challenger
50 Dodge Pilot House

RallyeMike

#11
February 07, 2016, 01:32:28 PM
Cool story!  :2thumbs:
1969 Charger 500 #232008
1972 Charger, Grand Sport #41
1973 Charger "T/A"

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41husk

#12
February 07, 2016, 02:55:17 PM
Thank you Jim without those gears we are still stuck
1969 Dodge Charger 500 440/727
1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1970 Plymouth Duster FM3
1974 Dodge Dart /6/904
1983 Plymouth Scamp GT 2.2 Auto
1950 Dodge Pilot house pick up

cdr

#13
February 07, 2016, 04:17:57 PM
YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!    :2thumbs:
LINK TO MY STORY http://www.onallcylinders.com/2015/11/16/ride-shares-charlie-keel-battles-cancer-ms-to-build-brilliant-1968-dodge-charger/  
                                                                                           
68 Charger 512 cid,9.7to1,Hilborn EFI,Home ported 440 source heads,small hyd roller cam,COLD A/C ,,a518 trans,Dana 60 ,4.10 gear,10.93 et,4100lbs on street tires full exhaust daily driver
Charger55 by Charlie Keel, on Flickr

birdsandbees

#14
February 07, 2016, 06:05:00 PM
GREAT STUFF !!  

I suspect the view of the axle stand is just hidden by your body? Had a boss killed when I was 15, lying in a similar position, while using an air powered bumper jack and no stands and the jack kicked off the bumper. :brickwall:
1970 'Bird RM23UOA170163
1969 'Bee WM21H9A230241
1969 Dart Swinger LM23P9B190885
1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S
1966 Plymouth Satellite HP2 - 9941 original miles
1964 Dodge 440 62422504487

Kern Dog

#15
February 07, 2016, 09:28:22 PM
That is some cool stuff going on there. I'd like to take part in some sort of session like that some day.

nvrbdn

#16
February 07, 2016, 10:52:38 PM
yes, we did have jack stands under the axle on both sides. I wouldn't have gone under without them. :2thumbs:
70 Dodge Charger 500
70 Duster (Moulin Rouge)
73 Challenger
50 Dodge Pilot House

moparstuart

#18
February 08, 2016, 09:38:48 AM
John called and was stranded  ,  I had him call Alan hoping he could point him in the right direction to find a part 

  Didnt mean to sick him on you guys  , kudo's to you guys and your big hearts for helping him out    :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

moparstuart

#19
February 08, 2016, 10:34:59 AM
just heard from him he is broken down in wilson kansas just pasted salina ,   broke a  U joint   anyone out that way  ????????
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

nvrbdn

#20
February 08, 2016, 05:01:45 PM
that sucks. hopefully he can get it fixed. Its getting cold out there right now.
70 Dodge Charger 500
70 Duster (Moulin Rouge)
73 Challenger
50 Dodge Pilot House

moparstuart

#21
February 08, 2016, 05:35:50 PM
Quote from: nvrbdn on February 08, 2016, 05:01:45 PM
that sucks. hopefully he can get it fixed. Its getting cold out there right now.

he found a shop  ,  that all i got from him about 10 am   so hopefullly he back on the road  
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

rt green

#22
February 08, 2016, 06:38:11 PM
he found a show??
third string oil changer

41husk

#23
February 09, 2016, 09:35:39 AM
Last I heard from him He got the U joint and was 30 miles from home.  Said he cracked an exhaust pipe but was limping in, I assume he has landed safely in Colorado :cheers:
1969 Dodge Charger 500 440/727
1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1970 Plymouth Duster FM3
1974 Dodge Dart /6/904
1983 Plymouth Scamp GT 2.2 Auto
1950 Dodge Pilot house pick up

moparstuart

#24
February 09, 2016, 01:05:17 PM
got a message from john he made it to colorado but the third member went out again
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

41husk

#25
February 09, 2016, 01:23:06 PM
Did he make it to his destination or Just in the state???
1969 Dodge Charger 500 440/727
1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1970 Plymouth Duster FM3
1974 Dodge Dart /6/904
1983 Plymouth Scamp GT 2.2 Auto
1950 Dodge Pilot house pick up

moparstuart

#26
February 09, 2016, 01:41:31 PM
destination i think he said something about it completely failing on his steep driveway  , i think he better pull that whole rear end and get all the shaving out of that sucker 
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

rt green

#27
February 09, 2016, 09:02:47 PM
made it back without a tow truck.  smells like victory to me.
third string oil changer

nvrbdn

#28
February 09, 2016, 10:20:46 PM
great to hear he made the whole trip. :cheers:
70 Dodge Charger 500
70 Duster (Moulin Rouge)
73 Challenger
50 Dodge Pilot House

41husk

#29
February 10, 2016, 09:21:48 AM
He texted me last night and yes he made his destination. :cheers:
1969 Dodge Charger 500 440/727
1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1970 Plymouth Duster FM3
1974 Dodge Dart /6/904
1983 Plymouth Scamp GT 2.2 Auto
1950 Dodge Pilot house pick up
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