What did you do to your C-body today....

[Joseph James]

Tired of adding power steering fluid every other day. Got off my procrastinating arse today. Changing orings. Thanks to those members that offered suggestions.

Edit-wrong seal kit. I ordered a Chrysler kit that wasn’t Saginaw. Turns out I have the small TRW pump, so I ordered the right kit from Steer and Gear.

 

[Dsertdog]

Took Mz. Ruby out to look at some Christmas lights tonight. She got to hang with some friends too!

 

[NWMoparguy]

I put a new radio and speaker in today after the old radio died on me! Decided to take advantage of a little dry weather to go for a drive to try out the new radio. Pretty cool that I found an AM station playing '70s music. Just about perfect for cruising around in the Polara.

 

[Joseph James]

Mine whipped me today. Trying to get torsion bar bolt loose so I can do the suspension kit.

 

[75LandYacht]

Took both Girls 75 -77 NYB’s out for a spin on Friday.. the 75 rolled ALL Zeros.

 

[Ripinator]

A good digital timing light with dial back function and RPM works well for tuning a dizzy as well....that is what I have and use to make sure my dizzies are functioning properly.

I just send my dizzys to Ray at @halifaxhops . . .

 

[75LandYacht]

I just send my dizzys to Ray at @halifaxhops . . .

Rip! We gonna see the parts car this year?

 

[Joseph James]

Everything took 10x longer than I thought. Under caked grease was rust.

 

[Joseph James]

Done!

 

[HWYCRZR]

I just send my dizzys to Ray at @halifaxhops . . .

I was ready to send to Ray but after a PM he offered to send springs to this do it yourselfer. If I had one to refresh he would be first on my list.
Anyhow I learned some things and It was a success.

 

[HWYCRZR]

Working on my winter hit list. LH vent window regulator was not functioning correctly after I tried to close the window tighter. Found I had cranked it hard enough that the retainer on the back side popped off. Took it out, gathered the parts in the door and put it back together. I didn’t feel like spending $119 on a new one. Also replaced my vent pivot rubber gaskets.

 

[HWYCRZR]

Thanks to @swisherred I got a new glove box hinge. Mine only had one working spring. I probably didn’t even need to paint the parts, but I gave them a quick scuff. Hit them with the heat gun and sprayed them. (Was 55 in the garage). Then a little more heat and they were ready for assembly.
Box hasn’t opened this wide since the ‘70’s.

 

[65Fury440]

Replaced shocks with some fancy DA Vikings. The rears went on fine, the slightly used front KYBs that were going to Saylor, met with the cutting wheel.....

 

[70 Sport Suburban]

Couple weeks ago added a passenger mirror to my 70 wagon.

 

[The Goose]

The wife’s cat got munched the other day. It did great for being stopped in traffic and being hit from behind at 65-70 mph. Anyways I took the day off and did a bunch of body shop/insurance stuff. The shop sure takes you seriously when you roll in w something interesting. I got a cool pic while at State Farm as they’re up on the second floor. Nice way to make a day doing unfun stuff funner...

 

[Joseph James]

4 day weekend. Putting driver side suspension back together.

Still trying to get pass side torsion bar tension loose.

 

[75LandYacht]

The wife’s cat got munched the other day. It did great for being stopped in traffic and being hit from behind at 65-70 mph. Anyways I took the day off and did a bunch of body shop/insurance stuff. The shop sure takes you seriously when you roll in w something interesting. I got a cool pic while at State Farm as they’re up on the second floor. Nice way to make a day doing unfun stuff funner...

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That Kia took a standstill hit at 65+ and THAT’s IT?? Wow...

 

[NDSWEDE]

Pulled motor and trans. Motor at machine shop .Trans to get rebuild. Anyone ceramic coat ex. manifolds? Also radiator recore or new alum. any thoughts?

 

[Zymurgy]

Pulled motor and trans. Motor at machine shop .Trans to get rebuild. Anyone ceramic coat ex. manifolds? Also radiator recore or new alum. any thoughts?

We have a great local radiator shop and I had my recored, but I am running a stock 383, no heat problems at all. I have noticed if you have a 440 especially if you are going to modify it, guys have overheat problems with the stock radiator.

I wished I had ceramic coated my exhaust manifolds when I had them out. When I eventually get around to installing my dual exhaust I will definitely do it then.

 

[swisherred]

Last week or so I was able to rebuild my rear end, and rear suspension with new bushings and seals and 3.23 gear change from 2.76. Now just have to replace the brake line I broke while doing it. Cant wait to see what change the gears will have in my driving feel.