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Re: OMG! Finally someone published a How to Book!
[Re: Rustymuscle]
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Kudos Mike & Kevin for your dedicated involvement in this guide. I have a deep passion for these cars and look forward to this book. Even though I've had hands on experience with several cars for years now, there is always more to learn. To be clear, In my post above I meant no disrespect. I was simply stating this isn't the first book specific to B bodies. I preordered two copies, one for me and another for a good friend I'll surprise for Xmas if they show up in time. This had to be a daunting task compiling all this info and images. Thx again for your contributions to our hobby!  Tim
68 Polara 500...LL1 Y7 M6X
69 Hemi road runner...X9 X9 M6X
69 A12 road runner....R4 R4 M6X
69 ModTop FLORAL Super Bee...F
70 AAR 'cuda...EW1 EW1 H4X9
71 Duster 340...FJ6 V24 L6X9
71 road runner FC7 V1X M6X9
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Re: OMG! Finally someone published a How to Book!
[Re: bonefish]
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if it just shows how to PROPERLY, remove and install all the exterior trim its worth it.  Yep especially the drip rail, I've tried everything including bottle openers and found tapping it with a block if wood works best for me
68 Polara 500...LL1 Y7 M6X
69 Hemi road runner...X9 X9 M6X
69 A12 road runner....R4 R4 M6X
69 ModTop FLORAL Super Bee...F
70 AAR 'cuda...EW1 EW1 H4X9
71 Duster 340...FJ6 V24 L6X9
71 road runner FC7 V1X M6X9
72 Rallye Charger B5 V1W
74 'cuda 360...KB5 V1X A6X9
08 SRT Challenger #234
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Re: OMG! Finally someone published a How to Book!
[Re: MOPARMIKE69]
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10/21/15 08:22 PM
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Glad there is a new resource and I'm hopeful that it's more useful than the Herd book. Mike, I do think you could have chosen a better way to announce its existence on here but there's no point in dwelling on that now.
Best of luck with the book sales,
Cheers,
Dave
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Re: OMG! Finally someone published a How to Book!
[Re: MOPARMIKE69]
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10/21/15 11:03 PM
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Great questions, Mark. Unfortunately, much of the minutiae that you mention was literally CUT OUT of the book; forcing us to dedicate huge portions of the book to hanging quarter panels and replacing roof skin (which most do-it-yourselfers simply wouldn't do). We did document much of what you're looking for, but again, it laid on the cutting room floor until recently. You'll find the first of many of these smaller technical tutorials on www.directlyconnectedmagazine.com under the "TECH" headline.
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Re: OMG! Finally someone published a How to Book!
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10/22/15 12:55 AM
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..Unfortunately, much of the minutiae that you mention was literally CUT OUT of the book; forcing us to dedicate huge portions of the book to hanging quarter panels and replacing roof skin (which most do-it-yourselfers simply wouldn't do).
but...but...but But there has never been a complete book with step by step examples of how to restore the Plymouth and Dodge B-bodies from start to finish.
There have been data books, numbers books, and some how to paint or build an engine books. But not a book for the average guy showing them step by step how to do everything to get one of these cars restored.
I just received a pre-release copy of Car Tech's "Mopar B-body Restoration 1966 - 1970" book. WOW! Finally a correct, complete resource. Just to quote from the books back cover;
"This book offers an in-depth reference for restoring a Mopar B-Body. Step-by-step processes guide you through the tasks of metal repair, suspension rebuild, driveline verification, interior restoration, and more. All components are addressed, creating the most complete resource in the marketplace.
With multiple step-by-step procedures and more than 400 color photographs, this is the most complete hands-on book ever written covering these coveted Chryslers. This will be your primary resource when it's time to tackle a full restoration or complete a simple repair on your prized Pentastar. You won't find a cheaper "part" that helps you more than this book."
Seeking:
1969 St. Louis plant VINs, SPD, and VONs.
Over 2,000 thanks to you!
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Re: OMG! Finally someone published a How to Book!
[Re: roadrunninMark]
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10/22/15 02:25 AM
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Does this book go into detail on how to put everything back together, for example, door glass (quarter window, main door, pop out and roll up back side glass), door handle linkage, wiring, etc.? A lot of that can be found in the Factory service manuals.
72 Satellite Sebring Plus 440, 72 Dart 5.9 4-spd, 68 Valiant, 73 W200, 78 D100 sb, 78 D200, 98 DAKOTA, . Moparmarks Parts & Restorations Desert Mopar Metal Grand Jct. CO 970-261-7039 http://moparmark.com/motormangj@gmail.com
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Re: OMG! Finally someone published a How to Book!
[Re: MOPARMIKE69]
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10/23/15 10:21 AM
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I for one am ordering this book. If I think of all the hundreds, or thousands, of dollars spent into buying "correct" reproduction parts that did not work by me and I bet by many of you, the price of this book is truly insignificant and if it will give me only one or two good advices it will be well worth it. I am working on a very significant 69 Roadrunner I had for45 years and don' t want a 100% correct restoration, just a very good one, and I think this book will help. Thank to the authors for this effort, and please read it before slamming it!
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Re: OMG! Finally someone published a How to Book!
[Re: roadrunninMark]
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10/27/15 08:27 PM
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Sorry I have been out of pocket for several days working on my daughters first house. Plumbing, tile, carpet etc. I try just like most of you do, to never have to pay someone to do what I can do... and do it right. Here is a link to one of the articles I submitted to the publisher for the book. BY the way based on previous posts there isn't any substitute for the factory service manual. At least half of the posts on Moparts would not be posted if they read the manual! Here is a step by step of how to restore the pop out rear windows in a b-body posted on the on line mag Penta Star Power. http://www.flipdocs.com/showbook.aspx?ID=10011589_638690Page 114 - 124. That is what you will find throughout this book. Practical step by step help. What we were unable to include in the printed book we will offer on line at Directlyconnectedmagazine.com. It is free and we only want to help everyone with completing their dream car.
69 Road Runner vert
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Re: OMG! Finally someone published a How to Book!
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10/28/15 12:31 AM
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Re: OMG! Finally someone published a How to Book!
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10/31/15 01:47 AM
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Having the book is good, what I wish I had was someone local to help me finish my charger. I will be decades without a little mentoring...anyone near Salt Lake know about Mopars? Tim
1941 Taylorcraft
1968 Charger
1994 Wrangler
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2008 Kia Rio
2017 Jetta
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Re: OMG! Finally someone published a How to Book!
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11/18/15 11:08 PM
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Got mine from Amazon yesterday! Nicely done. Lots of good stuff!! Cant have too much of it!!! Thanks!!
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70 Roadrunner 383/4sp Purple/Black VT
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but they're both Xmas gifts. One for me from my GF but she wouldn't let me look at them yet 
