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    Passenger Side Mirror ...Can it be tightened?

    Hi fellas, So, I bit the bullet and bought a matching set of mirrors for my 69 Fury.As everybody said, the passenger side mirror didn't add much in terms of visibility, but the car looks more balanced, and I have a little bit more visibility than nothing. LOL That being said, anytime somebody...
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    Mirror Controller photo

    Hi everyone, I am in the process of getting a passenger side mirror for my 69 Fury convertible. I'm now going to buy a matcher for the passenger side, but it looks like the only one that will match is the remote control unit. that being said, could somebody do me a huge favor and post a...
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    Mopar Show at the Packard Proving Grounds this Sunday

    Anybody gonna be there this Sunday? If you are in the Metro Detroit area, this is a great venue... North Oakland Mopar Muscle Car Show - Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site
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    Timing Cover Scored Out

    Hi Everyone, So here is a good one.I I'm changing the timing chain on big BigSexy. Whomever was in this vehicle prior to me was quite the hack, cuz I have found many amazing works. Anyway, I bought a spare timing cover, as one of the bolts was seized, and I was afraid of breaking the original...
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    Need Help; 904 Transmission Front Pump Install

    Hi Fellas (and ladies) First time transmission builder here, but longtime engine builder and motorhead. Transmission is my 1969 A-904 out of my 1969 Fury. Transmission was slow going into reverse. Decided to do a rebuild, and am following the shop manual and the Tom Rand transmission book...
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    Bigsexy 's 904

    My son and I got the tired (and dirty) 904 out of the 69 Fury. I have never built a trans., but I have built many engines. We are doing a Magnum 360 engine build too (but will look exactly like the original 318), so we're going to build the transmission up a little bit. looking forward to it...
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    BigSexy Got a New Lid

    So I picked up this 69 fury back in March of 2023. I rescued it from a 30-year slumber. This year, I decided to make it a little more mine. I went completely through the front suspension, replaced the rear leafs, customized the rims. For the coupe' de grace, BigSexy got a Black top. What a...
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    Mopar Show and Swap at the Packard Proving Grounds (Metro Detroit)

    Anybody in the Detroit area going to this event? I will be there. I am kinda new to C-bodys (I'm a Fusey guy and former Dodge A100 van guy), but would enjoy meeting other C-body folks. I will have my 69 Fury convertible, and maybe mine and my son's Lemons rally 70 Dart. If you haven't been...
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    Off Center Fuel Tank and Duals

    Can anybody show me a photo of their exhaust outlets on their C bodies (particularly fuselages) ? how did you make your pipes look good with that off-center gas tank? The driver side of the tank goes right up against the frame rail, and there is no room to run the tailpipe between the gas tank...
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    A Beautiful Evening

    Tonight is a bigsexy kind of night...
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    Found 1969 318 Timing Cover

    Hello, I am looking for an early 318 timing cover. Specifically, I am looking for one with the timing marks on the passenger side of the cover. I think that style is 1968 maybe, and for sure 1969 only. Thanks, Tim Northeast of Detroit
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    A Wrapup of Goodbye and Good Riddance

    Hi everyone, I wanted to share what I have learned over the last six weeks while working on my 1969 Fury III 318 droptop, and share some direct comparisons. I will try, but will most likely fail, to keep this short... 1) The previous owner had the car changed over from manual drum to SSBC...
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    Ride Height............,Again

    Ok.....Here's question. I just put my 69 fury back together. I rebuilt the entire front suspension, and did a factory disc setup on it. I set the ride height. From my eyes, the ride height looks good. I did the factory procedure from the shop manual where you measure from the lowest point of...
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    WANTED 1972 Brake Pedal Cover

    Hello, I I'm looking for the rubber brake pedal cover that fits the pedal from a 72 New Yorker. I used the pedal assembly for my manual drum to power disc conversion on my 69 fury. unfortunately the rubber pedal is gone. I don't care whether it has the stainless trim or not, though that would...
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    Caliper beyond repair?

    So I'm converting my 69 Fury over to brakes from a 72 New Yorker. I figured I would do this while I'm doing the complete suspension rebuild. today with much effort and heat, I got the bleeders and the brake lines out of each caliper, so that's good. one caliper had a very stuck piston, which I...
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    I Feel So Stupid...Idler Arm Removal

    Boy, do I feel dumb, I cannot see how to get the idler arm separated from the center link. I have everything else out. I cannot get my pickle fork between the center link and the idler arm. The local rental tie rod pullers have fingers that are too thick. I also cannot get enough room to do...
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    Strut Rod Sleeve

    Hey everyone, So today I tore apart the whole front suspension on my 1969 fury. As expected, everything is toast. I can move the ball joints with my pinky finger, that's how wasted they are. Every bushing is toast. I have a complete kit for rebuilding that I received from Craig at mobile parts...
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    A Good Evening...and a Good Riddance

    So I had a crummy day at work today. Therefore, I went out to the garage and began working. I bought a complete suspension kit from Craig at Mobile Parts. I got a complete disc brake setup kit from a 72 Newport that was in a junkyard. So today was a good day to start the process. Cleaned all the...
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    Did I Get the Wrong Booster

    Hi Fellas, So I am eliminating the LEEDs brake conversion system (why I am, I'll save for another day) on my 1969 Fury III column shift car. Anyway, I was able to score a complete disc brake setup from a 1972 New Yorker. I took EVERYTHING right down to the brake pedal assembly. I also...
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    318 or 360, 727 or 904

    Hi Everyone, I am sure this question has been hammered out countless times, however I kinda believe everyones situation is unique. Therefore, forgive me for asking again. I have a 1969 Fury Convertible with a 318/904 and a 2:76 rear. I picked this rig up in February, and put 4000 miles on it...
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