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Author:  FASTBACK340 [ Sun Oct 01, 2006 11:56 am ]
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I cross-pollinated from the FOR A BODIES ONLY site now that I have a slanter in the driveway. My name is John and I live in Queens, N.Y. I'm a technician for Nissan so I get my hands dirty on a daily basis. I just recently picked up a clean `74 Dart for a daily bang-around car and I also own a `68 Barracuda 340-S. Naturally, I hope to make a few friends here and ask all the dumb questions that the new guys always ask!

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Author:  SlantSixDan [ Sun Oct 01, 2006 12:18 pm ]
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Clean car. Welcome onboard!
Author:  FASTBACK340 [ Sun Oct 01, 2006 1:28 pm ]
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Thanks Dan. Considering the poor build quality and materials used in our beloved old Mopars it's actually pretty amazing to find a driver in this condition out here in the wilds of NYC. It's a 225-auto-P/S and that's about it.... Runs beautiful as it has (only....) 78K on her. The body has been repaired in a few spots and there's minuminal rust in non-critical spots. Floor boards and frame are perfect. I just rebuilt the entire front end using a P-S-T polygraphite kit and re-built the braking system ( I'm kinda funny about stopping and steering....) I also re-sealed the wiper pivots as they were starting to leak. Next up is installing a stereo so I can have my Sirius with me. 8)

Now all my Hot Rod buddies are betting on when I buy the mounts and start searching for a big block. I'm more interested in maybe a simple intake and exhaust upgrade, and that's where I'll be asking the stupid questions... :wink:
Author:  ceej [ Sun Oct 01, 2006 3:07 pm ]
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Nice car!
Good plan too.
Been in the same place, and your on the right board.
I Look forward to seeing you're project as it moves forward.

CJ
Author:  68Valiant [ Sun Oct 01, 2006 9:37 pm ]
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Welcome John! I too just joined here and hail from Queens. Great ride!

Russ
Author:  FASTBACK340 [ Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:14 am ]
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Where you at 68 Valiant? I'm in Bayside.
Author:  68Valiant [ Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:24 am ]
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John,
I am in the Glendale/Ridgewood area. Not too far from you as far as Queens is concerned. :) I'd like to see pics of your 'Cuda too. :wink:

Russ
Author:  vynn3 [ Mon Oct 02, 2006 7:33 am ]
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Now all my Hot Rod buddies are betting on when I buy the mounts and start searching for a big block.
Are all of your Hot Rod buddies going to buy your gas? 'Cause I'm sure they drive their big block Darts to work every day, the way I drive my slant, right?

Guess I need a new job. I NEVER wanna get to work that quickly... :)
Author:  FASTBACK340 [ Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:45 am ]
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Fortunately I work 1/4 mile from where I live so my commute involves left foot-right foot so fuel mileage is moot. It's just that I already own a gas suckin Hot Rod. Why do I need two? :wink:

Here's another shot with different hub caps.

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Author:  vynn3 [ Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:55 am ]
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It's just that I already own a gas suckin Hot Rod. Why do I need two? :wink:
Careful! I bought my Swinger with the express purpose of dropping in a small block stroker, only to get totally hooked on this slant-thing (due in part to this board!). Recently, I even let my V8 '67 Dart GT convertible go so I can concentrate more on the Swinger...

When the "peer-pressure" from your hot rod buddies gets too intense, you're welcome to seek refuge here. :wink:
Author:  68Valiant [ Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:03 pm ]
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Nice dog dishes! What size tires are you running?

Russ
Author:  68Valiant [ Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:03 pm ]
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Nice dog dishes! What size tires are you running?

Russ
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