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#71

Cars Wanted / Re: Wanted: Still looking for ...

Last post by 6pkrtse - December 11, 2024, 01:46:10 PM

Still looking for XS29U0G163521.
I still have the original fender tag, numbers matching transmission and old insurance/registration paperwork with the VIN #.

#72

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Re: Magnum 500 restoration

Last post by John_Kunkel - December 11, 2024, 01:21:51 PM

The paint seems to last longer than one would think but not in its original brilliance.

#73

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Re: Magnum 500 restoration

Last post by Kern Dog - December 11, 2024, 04:10:15 AM

While the red paint band may seem great, I can't imagine that in the real world, the paint would last very long given the heat generated by braking....the paint would dry up and peel off pretty soon.

#74

Charger Discussion / Re: My new patina'd RR1 burgun...

Last post by 70B5Cuda - December 10, 2024, 09:09:44 PM

Thanks all! I've been tackling several projects at once but am making some progress on the burgundy Charger.
For a side gig, I part out wrecked SRT8's, Scat Packs, and a few hellcats....so I pulled this 6.4L hemi out of a wrecked 1970 Challenger (of all things!) and the 8HP70 8 speed automatic transmission from a wrecked 2016 Challenger Scat Pack I parted out. The 6.4L only had about 1,000 miles on it...the 8 speed auto has aabout 50K miles on it.

#75

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Re: Magnum 500 restoration

Last post by John_Kunkel - December 10, 2024, 02:14:50 PM

#76

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Re: Magnum 500 restoration

Last post by fireguyfire - December 09, 2024, 01:47:19 PM

Interesting; I had no idea about the red paint on the outer edge of the brake drum that shows through the road wheels.
Lucky me, the rims came with 4 original and according to the article correct trim rings.

#77

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Re: Magnum 500 restoration

Last post by John_Kunkel - December 09, 2024, 12:37:35 PM

https://moparconnectionmagazine.com/b-body-road-wheels-trim-rings-facts-vs-myths/

#78

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Magnum 500 restoration

Last post by fireguyfire - December 09, 2024, 12:05:49 AM

I'm in the middle of a full restoration on my 69 charger. My car originally came with steel wheels and full hubcaps, which are still with the car, however one of the few changes from factory I'm going to do is put magnum 500's on the car.
I was able to buy an original set of mopar magnum 500 rims from a guy that pulled them off of his 69 roadrunner when he added Cragars.
The rims are in decent shape but need restoring.
Can anyone help me out with the best way to go about restoring these? If I remember correctly the silver part of the rims weren't polished but had a finish on them; the black is a satin finish?
Is there any product out there that replicates the correct silver?
I know the masks available out there are highly recommended when it comes to painting.
Any tips or advice is welcome!

#79

Car Guys Discussion / Re: Old Mopars in the wild

Last post by Chris 69 - December 08, 2024, 02:21:33 PM

1948 Dodge pickup. Redding, CA. 12/6/24

#80

Charger Discussion / Re: What modern features have ...

Last post by Mike DC - December 08, 2024, 09:20:00 AM

The goal for the 3rd/center brake light is not for the immediate car on rear, but next ones behind it, to see it throught the windshield of the ones in front.

Sure that gives more time to brake, knowing the car 3 or 4 cars away in front of you is braking.

Good point.  That's a factor too.