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#21
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Re: Tilt steering column in a ...
Last post by Kern Dog - March 29, 2025, 02:23:17 AMKnowing that turning the key gets it to turn over and run is a huge step.
I did install the new ignition lock cylinder. The tilt lever and turn signal levers got cleaned up too.
The column came with cruise control but I won't use that. I wish that I had a plain turn signal lever to use but I don't. At least this lever is in good condition.
I had some spare parts in the shed to mount an aftermarket steering wheel...
Hopefully this weekend I'll be able to get this tested to make sure all the turn signals work. The plate at the firewall will need to be modified or maybe I could use the one on my existing column? "Jigsaw" has the same design....
The shaft on the engine side of the firewall needs to be shortened as well.
I did install the new ignition lock cylinder. The tilt lever and turn signal levers got cleaned up too.
The column came with cruise control but I won't use that. I wish that I had a plain turn signal lever to use but I don't. At least this lever is in good condition.
I had some spare parts in the shed to mount an aftermarket steering wheel...
Hopefully this weekend I'll be able to get this tested to make sure all the turn signals work. The plate at the firewall will need to be modified or maybe I could use the one on my existing column? "Jigsaw" has the same design....
The shaft on the engine side of the firewall needs to be shortened as well.
#22
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Re: Tilt steering column in a ...
Last post by Kern Dog - March 29, 2025, 02:11:19 AMFinally, a bit of progress.
You know how it goes sometimes...You start a project then get distracted with other things,
It has been about a week since I did anything but today I made a few steps forward. One obstacle was the wiring. Trying to make two different wire arrangements work together may be easy for some guys but not for me. Electrical stuff is still a bit of a mystery to me. Lucky for me, a guy on another forum posted a wire diagram that showed me the way.
It showed that the wires for the ignition/starter switch was almost identical. Blue to blue, red to red, yellow to yellow, etc. There are two wires on the column that are left over listed as "Ignition 3" ? Huh ?
The 12 gauge pink and 18 gauge black seem to be oddball wires. No matter. I laid the column in a 72 Duster to test fire.
It cranks over and runs! Now to see about the turn signal wiring.
As you can see, NONE of the wire colors match up from one connector to the other side connector. Using the wire diagram, I labeled each wire.
These are the two wires that seem to go to nothing:
You know how it goes sometimes...You start a project then get distracted with other things,
It has been about a week since I did anything but today I made a few steps forward. One obstacle was the wiring. Trying to make two different wire arrangements work together may be easy for some guys but not for me. Electrical stuff is still a bit of a mystery to me. Lucky for me, a guy on another forum posted a wire diagram that showed me the way.
It showed that the wires for the ignition/starter switch was almost identical. Blue to blue, red to red, yellow to yellow, etc. There are two wires on the column that are left over listed as "Ignition 3" ? Huh ?
The 12 gauge pink and 18 gauge black seem to be oddball wires. No matter. I laid the column in a 72 Duster to test fire.
It cranks over and runs! Now to see about the turn signal wiring.
As you can see, NONE of the wire colors match up from one connector to the other side connector. Using the wire diagram, I labeled each wire.
These are the two wires that seem to go to nothing:
#23
Charger Discussion / Re: Spring Break for old guys
Last post by 70 sublime - March 28, 2025, 10:48:26 PMHow old is the main cable from the battery to the starter ?
Mine was doing weird things and I ran out of things to change
Turned out the copper in the cable was going green inside the conector that bolted to the starter
Mine was doing weird things and I ran out of things to change
Turned out the copper in the cable was going green inside the conector that bolted to the starter
#24
Aero Cars / Re: MOPAR JOHNS EK2 SUPERBIRD ...
Last post by Mopar John - March 28, 2025, 05:06:38 PM ORIGINAL SUPERBIRD BATTERY TRAYS
I would like for anyone who thinks they have an original Superbird battery tray
to reply with a picture of it.
Recently I had my August 1969 built GTX battery tray restored.
I had drilled a couple of extra holes in it for a drag racing hold down.
With the battery in the trunk now I decided to get the original repaired.
I have attached a picture of it in gray primer.
Next up is the Mopar Performance replacement battery tray.
The outer dimensions are the same but the raised areas are different!
I have a third picture that has white paper in the area in question.
With all the battery trays that rotted out from battery acid
I think a lot of these got swapped out possibly with Superceded parts!
Thanks! MJ
I would like for anyone who thinks they have an original Superbird battery tray
to reply with a picture of it.
Recently I had my August 1969 built GTX battery tray restored.
I had drilled a couple of extra holes in it for a drag racing hold down.
With the battery in the trunk now I decided to get the original repaired.
I have attached a picture of it in gray primer.
Next up is the Mopar Performance replacement battery tray.
The outer dimensions are the same but the raised areas are different!
I have a third picture that has white paper in the area in question.
With all the battery trays that rotted out from battery acid
I think a lot of these got swapped out possibly with Superceded parts!
Thanks! MJ
#25
Aero Cars / Re: RED COIL WIRE BOOT ON SIX ...
Last post by taxspeaker - March 28, 2025, 03:39:49 PMThanks I have emailed let's see if it works.
#26
Car Guys Discussion / Re: Old Mopars in the wild
Last post by Chris 69 - March 28, 2025, 03:21:34 PMEarly 50's Dodge truck. Red Bluff, CA. 3-28-25
#27
Car Guys Discussion / Re: Old Mopars in the wild
Last post by Chris 69 - March 28, 2025, 03:20:13 PMMid 60's Dodge Dart (the black car). Corning, CA. 3-28-25
#28
Car Guys Discussion / Re: Old Mopars in the wild
Last post by Chris 69 - March 28, 2025, 03:18:56 PM70's Dodge pickup. Corning, CA. 3-28-25
#29
Car Guys Discussion / Re: Old Mopars in the wild
Last post by Chris 69 - March 28, 2025, 03:17:57 PM1973 Plymouth Duster Twister. Fall River Mills, CA. 3-27-25 (Photo by my co-worker)
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