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Author:  4doordart [ Sun Sep 09, 2007 1:07 pm ]
Post subject:  More pics and questions!
Okay, here goes. Bear with me guys, I learn quick. At least, I used to...

Starter relay doesn't look too bad does it?

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What is this thing? It's over on the right inner fender near the coil.

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You can see it here, just near that little black loop thingie. What's supposed to be going through that black loop anyways?

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Engine compartment doesn't look too awful bad. Cleaned it up a bit today, more to come.

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Under the hood doesn't look too bad either...

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Can you get replacement battery trays, or should I just get a universal one?

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I know where this hose attaches on the bottom of the air cleaner, but darned if I can figure out where it goes. It was not hooked to anything when I got the car.

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I only have one of these rubber hood stops. The one I do have is surrounded by rust; the other is nice and clean. Anywhere to get these babies?

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Okay, here's more mystery stuff. I assume the resistor is ignition related maybe? I didn't follow the wires, as I was taking the picture to ask what the stoppered hose coming out of the fitting on the exhaust manifold was for, saw that resistor in the pic and just wondered about it. So, two questions here!

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Thanks for any help, direction, suggestions, advice, etc.

Frank, hoping to soon be Darting about....
Author:  SlantSixDan [ Sun Sep 09, 2007 1:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: More pics and questions!
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Starter relay doesn't look too bad does it?
Looks like a starter relay. Unless they get smashed or burned or severely corroded, their function isn't judged by appearance.
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What is this thing? It's over on the right inner fender near the coil.
Voltage regulator.
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You can see it here, just near that little black loop thingie. What's supposed to be going through that black loop anyways?
Wires.
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Can you get replacement battery trays
Yep, from multiple sources.
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I know where this hose attaches on the bottom of the air cleaner, but darned if I can figure out where it goes.
Sheetmetal "stove" attached to the exhaust manifold. Probably missing on your car.
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I only have one of these rubber hood stops. The one I do have is surrounded by rust; the other is nice and clean. Anywhere to get these babies?
Also widely available as reproduction parts.

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I assume the resistor is ignition related maybe?
Automatic choke heater modulator.
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stoppered hose coming out of the fitting on the exhaust manifold
Intake manifold. Probably part of the (disabled) EGR system.
Author:  Matt Cramer [ Sun Sep 09, 2007 1:38 pm ]
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First time I've ever seen a A-body with Monte Carlo braces. Was the previous owner a Ford guy?
Author:  4doordart [ Sun Sep 09, 2007 2:36 pm ]
Post subject:  More questions
Dan, thanks for the explanations. That is a big help.

Couple questions. Is it going to be a problem if my EGR is disabled? How about the missing sheet metal stove?

Where's a good place to get stuff like the hood stop and battery trays? Like I get all my GMC truck stuff from LMC. I don't need a bunch of places to go, just one or two.

I'm going to need new rubbers too. The seal on the trunk lid needs to be replaced. That metal channel needs to have the rust cleaned out and repaired. Not too big a deal.

For some reason, the inside of my glove box is more than slightly damp too. Gotta figure that one out!

If nothing else, I'm 55 cents ahead on my day from working inside the car.

In reply to Matt, the dude I got this car from is an old time Mopar guy. He had an old Roadrunner sitting on the other side of a REALLY cramped 2 car garage when I first went to look at this car. I could afford the Dart...

Frank
Author:  DusterIdiot [ Sun Sep 09, 2007 3:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Late Disc Brake cars...
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First time I've ever seen a A-body with Monte Carlo braces. Was the previous owner a Ford guy?

All the 1973-1976 Cars that come with Discs have these bars (some V-8 drum brake cars get them too), it keeps the fenders/bathtub from flexing, they can be added to any 1967-1976 A-body easily if needed...

-D.Idiot
Author:  SlantSixDan [ Sun Sep 09, 2007 5:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: More questions
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Is it going to be a problem if my EGR is disabled?
You're probably better off without it.
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How about the missing sheet metal stove?
Having the thermostatic air cleaner system intact improves driveability and fuel economy, and it's easy and inexpensive to get it back in order. But you won't actually hurt anything by driving without it.
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Where's a good place to get stuff like the hood stop and battery trays?
Some reputable sources include Dante's Parts, Gary Goers (send him $6 in the mail for a paper catalogue...totally worth it!), Jack's Auto Parts, and Year One.

Some scam artists to avoid include Jim's Auto Parts, Layson's Restorations, and — unless you're the gambling type — Mitchell Motor Parts.
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For some reason, the inside of my glove box is more than slightly damp too. Gotta figure that one out!
You'll want a windshield wiper pivot seal kit. Those come from Schumacher's.

Glad to help out!
Author:  Matt Cramer [ Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Late Disc Brake cars...
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All the 1973-1976 Cars that come with Discs have these bars (some V-8 drum brake cars get them too), it keeps the fenders/bathtub from flexing, they can be added to any 1967-1976 A-body easily if needed...

-D.Idiot
Interesting - I hadn't realized something like that could make a difference on A-bodies. I'd seen them on many cars with coil spring suspension, but kind of figured that these points wouldn't be subject to nearly as much load with a torsion bar suspension.

If they can improve handling, I might add something similar to my Dart.
Author:  4doordart [ Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:18 pm ]
Post subject:  VERY helpful!
Interesting you mention that Schumacher's wiper pivot seal kit. One of the things I found in the car today (the glove compartment actually) was a windshield wiper linkage bushing. Package had two originally, one is left. I know they're not the seals of which you speak, just interesting.

Boy, I've learned a lot the past couple of days. The wonders of modern technology.

Sure do appreciate the help Dan. Thanks!

Frank
Author:  slantasaurus [ Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Late Disc Brake cars...
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First time I've ever seen a A-body with Monte Carlo braces. Was the previous owner a Ford guy?

All the 1973-1976 Cars that come with Discs have these bars (some V-8 drum brake cars get them too), it keeps the fenders/bathtub from flexing, they can be added to any 1967-1976 A-body easily if needed...

-D.Idiot
My Slant non-disc 74 Duster has those braces too...
Author:  ESP47 [ Sun Sep 09, 2007 9:12 pm ]
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http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dl ... category0=

I bought the battery tray from 1A Auto. It's pretty good quality and it bolted right up with no problems at all.
Author:  1974duster kev [ Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:10 pm ]
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Ah my battery tray looks just like that good think i'll be picking one up tommorow anyways along with the battery hold down don't want charrlie yellin at me at the drag strip.

Kevin
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