There are a couple parts on the car that aren't correct part number stuff.

IIRC what he said was one were the carbs, they were correct looking but not correct part number.
He's working on getting correct part number versions but wanted the car running.
It has the correct distributor, the magnesium intake, it has K-heads on it.

The hood springs aren't correct ones, again working on getting the correct ones.

It's a lightweight car, front fenders, bumpers, etc are all acid dipped lightened.

He knows the whole history of the car and who owned it and when through the years.

His family knew the original owner, IIRC his Uncle was the one wrenching on it back then.
He has a picture of himself as a kid with the car back then and that's really pretty cool.

The body paint and interior took about a year (it was at Clay's Christmas Party like that last year) and the Hemi took a little over a year (he started on it in summer 2023).

Can an 8.75 work in that combo, sure.
But if it was my car, I'd put a Dana 60 under it and never have to think about it.
Which is what I did on my '64.
Maybe I'm too sympathetic about avoiding carnage and wall damage.

Looks very nice - $90K seems strong to me for that era, but then again, I don't think desirable #s cars are depreciating.

I don't see any Challenger... Cuda/Barracuda maybe.

As always, your work is amazing.

Buyers: "Prices for junky cars are ridiculously high and the sellers won't come down!"
Sellers: "My car is priced for half of what I put into it and just a bunch of tire kickers calling but not making a serious offer!"

A tale as old as time--it's all about your perspective. (The truth is actually somewhere in between.)

No updates cuz I broke & dislocated my left index finger about 3 weeks ago. Typing is bad enough, but wrenching is pretty much a no-go for now...

Does anybody know if the front crossmember with the strut mounts is the same on a 1/2 ton vs 3/4 ton 2wd frame? This is on a 75 D100 I have that the front crossmember is badly bent. Found a guy with a 1983 3/4 ton he is parting out.

2.125 intake valve, 6.4 has 2.14

$451K as of this morning, but yes people have been very generous.

That drive train has got to be whooped. Look at the size of that winged plow.

Lol...I'm in there at the 4 minute mark... The tree came on so fast after I staged, I just sat there frustrated and in 'protest'. Sucks because the Camaro had a poor run and it'd been a much closer race (just need more seat time) I'm in again for solo at 9:40+ Regardless it's some good 'all-motor' racing and having variety, like the Corvette and Maverick (which are fast), makes it fun IMO.

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