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Posted: 7/1/2017 3:28:04 PM EDT
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Wheels and tires are ordered. And FYI, order them both from Summit and they will mount and balance for no charge.
Front - Wheel Vintiques Mopar steel 15x6, 225/70R15 Cooper Cobra GT Rear - Wheel Vintiques Mopar steel 15x8, 4.5 backspace, 275/60R15 Cooper Cobra GT |
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Posted: 7/1/2017 4:02:26 PM EDT
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Man I wish I had 1/8th the skills you have OP.
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Posted: 7/1/2017 4:59:43 PM EDT
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badass-
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Posted: 7/1/2017 5:50:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename:
Rear - Wheel Vintiques Mopar steel 15x8, 4.5 backspace, 275/60R15 Cooper Cobra GT L60s my man, L60s... (Old guy checkinh in) |
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Posted: 7/1/2017 8:18:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dave15:
L60s my man, L60s... (Old guy checkinh in) Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dave15:
Originally Posted By myfakename:
Rear - Wheel Vintiques Mopar steel 15x8, 4.5 backspace, 275/60R15 Cooper Cobra GT L60s my man, L60s... (Old guy checkinh in) |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 10:03:06 PM EDT
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I'm going to Mopar up the thread while I wait for OPs update.
A small part of a buddy's Mopar collection.  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 7/6/2017 9:39:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 1969GTX]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Inspector2211:
I'm going to Mopar up the thread while I wait for OPs update. A small part of a buddy's Mopar collection. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/416672/20170704-204155-246317.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/416672/20170704-173423-246318.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/416672/20170704-173653-246319.JPG 
I got my wheels and tires today...  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 7/6/2017 10:24:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename:
Small part? Must be nice, love those E Bodies
I got my wheels and tires today... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20170706-152628-247883.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20170706-152930-247886.JPG He has other E bodies and a few more B bodies. He also has a 1970 C body 4 door with a factory HP 440. It was built the same day as a 1970 Plymouth Cuda V code 440 six barrel that he has. He's going to put the engine in the Cuda. |
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Posted: 7/6/2017 10:57:02 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/7/2017 2:49:37 AM EDT
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My good friend and his Dad have been Mopar fanatics forever and have had a great influence on me. His Dad has always bought Chrysler products. This 68 Charger is his and I can remember driving in it in high school. He bought it in 1969, Tor red paint, 383 h.p. 4 speed, red interior. His son fixed the rear quarters and painted the patches so his Dad can drive it and get some enjoyment having it on the road again as he was always going to "fix it up some day."
 Attached File Attached FileAnd this is my friends, who recently hot it running sgain. Originally a 383 Barracuda, now has a 440, 4 speed...  Attached File |
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Posted: 7/11/2017 5:42:31 PM EDT
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Short walk a round video after driving it around today. I had just flushed the cooling system to rid the motor of left over debris and rust eminating from the block coolant passages. She runs cool enough for a mid day Yuma summer so she will be downright chilly come winter.
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Posted: 7/11/2017 5:57:30 PM EDT
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Nice! The exhaust sounds awesome.
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Posted: 7/11/2017 8:58:25 PM EDT
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Beautiful!
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Posted: 7/11/2017 10:54:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename:
A couple more https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20170706-190733-247946.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20170706-190742-247947.JPG |
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Posted: 8/6/2017 5:57:53 PM EDT
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Tagged this thread since the first page, it's nice to go back and see what you started out with and what it became . Epic and incredible! She came out beautiful, is that it ? Nothing left ?
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Posted: 8/6/2017 8:48:53 PM EDT
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OP we need sum burnout video...pleeeeeeze
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Posted: 8/7/2017 1:59:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename:
My good friend and his Dad have been Mopar fanatics forever and have had a great influence on me. His Dad has always bought Chrysler products. This 68 Charger is his and I can remember driving in it in high school. He bought it in 1969, Tor red paint, 383 h.p. 4 speed, red interior. His son fixed the rear quarters and painted the patches so his Dad can drive it and get some enjoyment having it on the road again as he was always going to "fix it up some day." https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/96423/616926424-248038.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/96423/580941207-248039.JPG And this is my friends, who recently hot it running sgain. Originally a 383 Barracuda, now has a 440, 4 speed... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/96423/1539097638-248040.JPG |
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Posted: 8/8/2017 11:13:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lancecriminal86:
The insanity of Mopar and classic muscle prices is what ultimately drove me to the Euro and JDMs. I don't think there's a reasonable way my '68 Charger dream will ever happen. Thanks Barrett-Jackson. He bought it for $280, towed it home and put it for sale on the internet. It was sold in less then 30 minutes for $1800. 
He went back to the previous owners house and gave him some more money as he didn't think he would sell it for his asking price. Very cool gesture on his part. 
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Posted: 8/8/2017 3:22:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Striker:
this Barracuda belonged to a friend of mine. It was sitting in that spot for 5 years and he was going to have it hauled away to the junk yard. I mentioned it to another friend who is a mopar nut. He bought it for $280, towed it home and put it for sale on the internet. It was sold in less then 30 minutes for $1800.
He went back to the previous owners house and gave him some more money as he didn't think he would sell it for his asking price. Very cool gesture on his part. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/135/20628934_10154953858110817_1284924444_o-274857.jpg |
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Posted: 8/8/2017 6:48:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Andrapos:
I'm trying to get out of the hobby but that thing would suck me right back in! |
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Posted: 8/9/2017 8:11:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Striker:
it was in very very bad shape..like interior and trim worth saving only.. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Striker:
Originally Posted By Andrapos:
I'm trying to get out of the hobby but that thing would suck me right back in! 
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Posted: 8/13/2017 4:24:14 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/16/2017 3:32:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dIIshoots:
OP we need sum burnout video...pleeeeeeze Besides some small stuff, it is done. Hood will be replaced with a 6 Pack hood, front and rear bumpers replaced as well. I know a guy foing a full restore who is hooking me up with red seats and door panels so the carpet snd interior parts are going red as well. I had been driving it to and from work without much of an issue. There is a weird stumble at wot that only occurs in the heat of the day, not at night so I am going through the ignition and insulating fuel lines. At night it pulls hard, no stumble. And my diy alignment is pretty close so it trscks good up past 90mph. I'll try and keep this thread updated. |
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Posted: 8/16/2017 3:38:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lancecriminal86:
The insanity of Mopar and classic muscle prices is what ultimately drove me to the Euro and JDMs. I don't think there's a reasonable way my '68 Charger dream will ever happen. Thanks Barrett-Jackson. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lancecriminal86:
Originally Posted By myfakename:
My good friend and his Dad have been Mopar fanatics forever and have had a great influence on me. His Dad has always bought Chrysler products. This 68 Charger is his and I can remember driving in it in high school. He bought it in 1969, Tor red paint, 383 h.p. 4 speed, red interior. His son fixed the rear quarters and painted the patches so his Dad can drive it and get some enjoyment having it on the road again as he was always going to "fix it up some day." https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/96423/616926424-248038.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/96423/580941207-248039.JPG And this is my friends, who recently hot it running sgain. Originally a 383 Barracuda, now has a 440, 4 speed... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/96423/1539097638-248040.JPG I went to the Mopar Nats last weekend and prices are still sky high. |
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Posted: 8/16/2017 7:26:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename:
I'll get some with the skinny tires, I haven't really had a chance to get a "camera man" and a spot so I don't get arrested lol. Plus it is still hot out here. Besides some small stuff, it is done. Hood will be replaced with a 6 Pack hood, front and rear bumpers replaced as well. I know a guy foing a full restore who is hooking me up with red seats and door panels so the carpet snd interior parts are going red as well. I had been driving it to and from work without much of an issue. There is a weird stumble at wot that only occurs in the heat of the day, not at night so I am going through the ignition and insulating fuel lines. At night it pulls hard, no stumble. And my diy alignment is pretty close so it trscks good up past 90mph. I'll try and keep this thread updated.
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Posted: 8/16/2017 11:18:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dIIshoots:
That would be awesome... THANKS! About that WOT stumble...back in the day when I was the tuner on these everyday rides it was common practice to make sure the vacuum advance was hooked up to a venturi vacuum...in other words live vacuum when the go pedal is punched down...hooked to manifold vacuum you will get a pause in vacuum when you need it (advance) the most...seems quite simple and it is but it does work. And you probably already know that given the level of restoration you are working on... |
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Posted: 9/20/2017 6:13:05 PM EDT
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OP, your passion and tenacious determination are to be envied. Nice job!
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Posted: 9/20/2017 9:13:46 PM EDT
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Put a short insulator under the carb and space it up a hair off the intake . If it is boiling fuel that will help. Also get heat out from under the hood
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Posted: 9/21/2017 4:09:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By whiskerz:
Put a short insulator under the carb and space it up a hair off the intake . If it is boiling fuel that will help. Also get heat out from under the hood  
It has a 1/2 phenolitic spacer. But.....the problem was the Eddy mechanical pump. I hooked a pressure gauge in line and when I would punch it the fuel pressure would drop to zero. So the stumble was the carb choking out. The fix was to return the mechanical pump and I bought an electric Holley Black pump. 150gph. The thing is loud but I have regulated 6psi all the way to redline. No problems. Pump was hooked through a relay.  Attached File Attached File Attached FileOh, I have a go pro like camera to capture some burnouts....finally!!!! |
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Posted: 9/21/2017 4:11:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ChickPea:
OP, your passion and tenacious determination are to be envied. Nice job! 
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Posted: 9/21/2017 6:53:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename:
I forgot about this thread!
It has a 1/2 phenolitic spacer. But.....the problem was the Eddy mechanical pump. I hooked a pressure gauge in line and when I would punch it the fuel pressure would drop to zero. So the stumble was the carb choking out. The fix was to return the mechanical pump and I bought an electric Holley Black pump. 150gph. The thing is loud but I have regulated 6psi all the way to redline. No problems. Pump was hooked through a relay. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20170828_204913-312913.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20170828_212155-312914.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/96423/1504587138267-312915.JPG Oh, I have a go pro like camera to capture some burnouts....finally!!!!
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Posted: 9/22/2017 11:24:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename:
I forgot about this thread!
Oh, I have a go pro like camera to capture some burnouts....finally!!!! No burnouts for me, though. Even while being babied this summer my block showed a hairline crack that is now weeping coolant in the garage. I'll have to pull everything and assemble on a different short block - that's what I get for trying to do it on a "running" bottom end. Maybe when I do it the second time I'll get lucky?
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Posted: 9/23/2017 10:15:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: whiskerz]
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Glad to see you got it solved
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Posted: 9/24/2017 7:32:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Andrapos:
Yep, I'm a sucker for Barracudas in that condition. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/166952/17192024_10154917442143787_8163687190464808774_o_LI__2_-275608.jpg |
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Posted: 9/24/2017 9:49:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 1969GTX]
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Here is my first attempt at a go pro type recording. I did a couple pulls from a roll to see if the suspension was raising like it should.
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Posted: 9/24/2017 10:11:05 PM EDT
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She sounds good op...real good
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Posted: 9/24/2017 10:33:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dIIshoots:
She sounds good op...real good |
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Posted: 9/24/2017 11:04:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 1969GTX]
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I pulled the valve covers and checked valve lash and rocker shaft hold downs. No issues, adjusted a few. It is getting plenty of oil up top.
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Posted: 9/30/2017 4:56:11 PM EDT
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OP consider steel wheels topped with dog dish caps. Less is more. Great effort and outcome, nice car Sir.
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Posted: 10/8/2017 1:35:45 PM EDT
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great thread
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Posted: 10/8/2017 5:15:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PrivateJoker1341:
Looking mighty fine OP... What are you doing for the interior color? I think red interior would really pop against the silver. |
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Posted: 10/8/2017 8:14:07 PM EDT
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Dude.. awesome work!
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Posted: 10/8/2017 9:45:06 PM EDT
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So cool OP!
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Posted: 11/1/2017 11:38:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 1969GTX]
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Thanks for the replies! Not much going on except driving it and having fun. I did swap the speedo pinion out so the speedometer reads correctly. Here is the 35 tooth and 30 tooth. I ended up on a 27 tooth which is pretty close.
 Attached FileAnd I dropped my tank to adjust the float. It now reads full when full. It is not correctly graduated as it has 10 gallons at 1/4 tank but empty is right below the E line.  Attached FileAnd I found a used radio that needed a few tweaks to tune but it is working now. And I wired these two speakers in series to get 8 ohms. Sounds decent for Walmart speakers.  Attached File Attached FileDown the road, I plan on getting a 6 Pack fiberglass hood and eventually having the bumpers rechromed. Right now it is my grocery getter lol...  Attached File |
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Posted: 11/1/2017 11:40:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 1969GTX]
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Posted: 11/2/2017 1:24:21 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/2/2017 3:20:54 PM EDT
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OP, your car looks and SOUNDS awesome! Well done.
Can I play too? Just bought early September 2017. Had a '72 Cuda 340 4spd that in a moment of foolishness sold in 2012...althought I did double my money literally in 10 years. Been pining for another Mopar car ever since. Found this one close by and bought. Originally a dark green. Previous owner says he bought at Mopar Nats 2015 and drove back to Michigan. Looks completely clean underneath. Ran good, but replaced clutch and carb and now runs like a new car. Not a powerhouse by any measure. But its smooth and fun.  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 11/2/2017 3:36:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename:
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Posted: 11/2/2017 3:56:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shocktrp:
Wrong lens on your dash cluster? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shocktrp:
Originally Posted By myfakename:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20170926_144937-350728.JPG No clue how arfcom fucked up the picture in the previous post |
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Posted: 11/2/2017 3:59:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename:
Correct lens. What looks wrong? Space between D-C & E-F seems too wide, like it was from a car with a similar, but not the same, cluster. Could be the camera angle I guess. |
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