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#51
Charger Discussion / Re: Spring Break for old guys
Last post by tan top - March 29, 2025, 02:07:35 PMQuote from: lloyd3 on March 28, 2025, 10:09:12 AMA recent "challenge" has arisen here. The car acts like it has dirty battery terminals and just "clicks" instead of starting (occasionally) now. I've done a preliminary cleaning of both the posts and the cable ends, but it's still "hit or miss", it seems. The battery is a cheap one, sourced from O'Brian's here and is now 3-years old(?). When I get a finally get a connection it seems strong enough, what gives here? Anyone?
Bummer , all the other guys say ,
check starter relay & wire connections / terminals to it , also have a good look at yellow wire ( it yellow on a 69 think 68 same ) & terminal not loose ?
battery cables to starter motor etc
all grounds just for the sake of it
battery voltage when cranking ? turn head lights on do they go dull or go off when cranking ?
fire wall block connector
sounds to me like starter solenoid or fault in side starter motor its self ! its iffy giving random fault , if all the cables check out & battery & all above, next time it dont start give the starter body a wack with a hammer & or lighty tap solenoid ,then try & start it ?
should of really numbered what order to try
but if it cranking & running perfect for 1000s of miles & not battery or loose connections , then random click click its the starter , even if its something simple to fix like whats mentioned above , would still put a quality reman starter on ( unless you dont like the original mopar starter sound ) , easy 5 minute job unless you have headers 
peace of mind then hope you get it sorted
#52
Charger Discussion / Re: Spring Break for old guys
Last post by John_Kunkel - March 29, 2025, 02:04:08 PMJumper the BAT and SOL terminals to eliminate the starter relay.
#53
Charger Discussion / Re: Charger Posters
Last post by metallicareload99 - March 29, 2025, 12:37:11 PMI believe you're thinking of Magnumcharger
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,133575.0.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,133575.0.html
#54
Garage Sale / 1971 RTS Caravan group of cars...
Last post by Magnumcharger - March 29, 2025, 11:39:56 AM1971 RTS Caravan group of cars and logo - vinyl banner - various sizes. The RTS Duster, along with the RTS Cuda, and the RTS Road Runner. A great group of very neat cars!
Printed on an HD 16 ox PVC vinyl banner with hemmed edges, metal grommets and UV fade-resistant inks.
Sizes: Small 24" x 33" $80.00 US, Medium 36" x 49.50" $160.00 US, Large 48" x 66" $320.00 US. Shipping is extra and based on volume.
https://automolove.ca/the-store/ols/products/1971-rts-caravan-group-of-cars-and-logo---vinyl-banner---various-sizes
Printed on an HD 16 ox PVC vinyl banner with hemmed edges, metal grommets and UV fade-resistant inks.
Sizes: Small 24" x 33" $80.00 US, Medium 36" x 49.50" $160.00 US, Large 48" x 66" $320.00 US. Shipping is extra and based on volume.
https://automolove.ca/the-store/ols/products/1971-rts-caravan-group-of-cars-and-logo---vinyl-banner---various-sizes
#55
Charger Discussion / Re: Spring Break for old guys
Last post by b5blue - March 29, 2025, 08:45:19 AM I had the same issue and it was a crappy connection between the wire and inside battery connector. Trying to do things right I'd bought a new repop positive battery wire and a month later paid hell in parking lots trying to find the darn problem. In my case the wire was fairly new as was the starter so new parts new problem had me tapping starter and wiggling wires while a helper held the key in crank position under failure. Shove and twist on the terminals wire connections.
#56
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.
#57
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:
#58
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
#59
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
#60
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.