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1980 Dodge Diplomat Freshly rebuilt 318 engine with forged pistons, 360 heads, 4 barrel intake, new carb,distributor, alternator, water pump, headers, all new internals, etc... You get the picture. Rebuilt 727 trans and 8 3/4 rear w/ 3:23 sure grip. New suspension, E-body leaf springs with firm...

I have some left over parts from my 318 build and its time to clean out the garage. 318 block, standard bore, good shape, removed due to bad bearings and crank. Also have the bad crankshaft, will need turned. Connecting rods, still attached to pistons. New cast stock replacement pistons .30...

I was getting ready to start up the mighty 318 for the first time today and poured in 6 quarts of oil and it did not even register on the dipstick. I suspect that I may have the wrong one, it is 18" long not counting the handle. If someone would be so kind as to measure theirs and let me know...

New power for an old friend. Will be dropping in the new engine soon and would like to install the headers before putting it in. Has anyone done this or am I better off dropping the engine in then putting the headers on? I've done some measuring and it looks close.

Thought this was pretty cool

Anyone have a set of exhaust manifolds for a 318 they would like to sell?

Just returned from Carlisle and thinking its time to move on to other things. Looking to get around $12,000, will separate, $6,000 for motor and trans., $6,000 for the rest. If no interest in non running car I may install 318 and complete car for sale. Rebuilt 354 Hemi (block has not been...

In my quest to acquire insurance I have been ask to estimate the value of my car. I believe most of you are familiar with it and I was wondering what you think it may be worth. I know about what I have in it (afraid to add up receipts and know the real number), so I gave them a number and photos...

Anybody bought a new windshield for a Diplomat or any M body?

Well it's time to get some wheels and tires for the Diplomat. I am looking for some input and suggestions on sizes. And pictures if you have any. Also does anyone know the factory rim and tire size of the Diplomat cop cars? I am currently leaning toward the cop wheels. Thanx

Looking for a hood release cable for my 1980 Diplomat.

Could this be why I have no compression?

1980 225 slant 6, 60,000 miles, motor and trans., removed a few years ago and has been in the garage since. ran good when removed, $100 (2) 8 3/4 rear housings, both measure 56 1/2" flange to flange, 1 set of perches measure 44 3/4" ctc, and the other is 46" ctc. $50 each. I don't know what...

Anybody have a dust cover for a small block 727? Thought I had a couple but I guess they are for big blocks

I'm almost done with the brake lines but ran in to a snag. I thought that the line from the front of of the master cylinder ran to the front of the prop valve, and the back to the back. I looked at Erics and saw that his crossed, now I am confused?. Its a 1980 Diplomat that had power brakes, and...

Time to clean the garage. Anybody interested in a slant 6, 1980, 60,000 miles, motor and trans. $200.00. North of Pitts. Pa. (16024).

Its been in the mid 90's all week end. Too hot for me to get anything done even if I wasn't working all week end. I did order a new condenser for my Shadow, taking the top down just isn't enough in this heat. I'm in Pa. Where are you and how hot is it? (Maybe if I hear about the heat in Texas...

I'm looking for a new radiator. Anybody know of a good after market aluminum radiator to fit an M body?

These are from a 79 Volare Roadrunner. One is missing 3 clips on the bottom and the other is slightly warped on the bottom. I put a straight edge to try and show it better. They have been in my garage for awhile,time to get rid of some stuff. $100.00. in western penna. I also have the windows...

I need a slip yoke for a 727 and the clip that holds the axle adjusted from turning.

This will be the shortend version of this restoration. Started in 9/2009, car is a 1980 Dodge diplomat, slant 6, 60,000 miles and starting to show its age (rust).