Recent content by Fresh Air Inspector

Hello Jad, Just wanted to say that I hope you and your family are OK. It must be scary what IDF is doing to your country. :-( For what it is worth I plan to use the same set-up a M Body Coupe on my '88 Plymouth Caravelle (Canadian version of the US Gran Fury). I have the same issue as you...

Hello Gunnar, I'm not familiar with stripping kits or their availability for your vehicle but their maybe a work around. Apologies for the lengthy reply. :-) If you are looking for a 'do it yourself' (DIY), solution, you can look for a roll of pin stripe and / or chrome trim. Both are...

Hello All, It has been awhile but I am still plugging away on my '88 AHB project. Hoped to have it on the road this year but other projects are competing for my time. I'm a long term subscriber of a fantastic magazine called Collectible Automobile. It is only published 6 times a year but the...

Hello All, Still working away on my 1988 AHB project, hope to have the engine back from the machine shop at the end of the month. Currently working on designing the centre console - I installed bucket seats along with a floor shifter for the A518. The plan was to install a Vintage Air Mark IV...

Hello All, I'm looking for the 3 pin female water resistant connector that plugs into the fitting on the driver's side of the A518 automatic. This is sometimes called the Lock-up connector and not to be confused with the round black connector for the reverse / park switch. I have already...

Hello All, Has anyone installed a Vintage Air or original Mark IV under dash AC unit in an M body? My car doesn't have air and I would like to install a system before it hits the road - hopefully next Spring. Specifically I'm interested in pictures of the under dash installation. I need to...

Hello All, First, many thanks for all the feedback. As I always highlight; it is times like this that make it clear how valuable these forums are. When you encounter a difficult problem someone in our group has probably run into it and found a solution. And the winner is ..... M_Body_Coupe -...

Hello All, I'm still plugging away on my '88 Plymouth Caravelle (aka Gran Fury). The rear axle, rear suspension and rear brakes have been rebuilt. Along with the rear brakes (wheel cylinders, shoes and all mounting hardware [all new]), I also replaced the hard lines (copper / nickel), and flex...

Hello All, A chap in Cape Breton (Port Hawkesbury to be exact), is selling an A518 (46RH), transmission from a 1995 Dodge Ram 2WD. He is asking $300 CAD. According to his last message to me, he will probably scrap it due to low interest. Shame is these are good for anyone looking to swap in a 4...

Hello M_Body_Coupe, Thanks for posting pictures as I was struggling with the same question. I was worried that the combined weight of the engine / transmission would be excessive. However you were using the same engine hoist hardware that I have. I always found those plates that bolt to the...

Hello M_Body_Coupe, Forgot to include the link below, it is just over 10 years old but the info is still solid, good pictures too. If memory serves you or your Dad has a Calvert traction bar set up. https://www.hotrod.com/how-to/mopar-rear-leaf-springs-suspension-get-hooked-up/photos Enjoy...

Hello M_Body_Coupe, Interesting rear shackle mounts. I wonder how much noise these generate as the rear axle moves up and down? It would be interesting to experiment with them to see the affect on launch. The price isn't too bad and who knows it might prove beneficial. From what I read in your...

Hello All, I have started to test fit my A518 into the transmission tunnel. Engine block is at the machine shop for work so the test fit is rough at best. I have already the cut the tunnel cross member, welding in the strengthening piece has yet to take place. Transmission mount is the Energy...

Hello All, I realize that I'm probably being anal about the gap, I just dislike after market parts that don't fit properly. Unfortunately this is an issue with many after market parts these days. I'll install the isolators as is, take the K frame to body measurements and torque the bolts. Out...

Hello XfbodyX, Appreciate the feedback. Having a 'second' confirmation of the issues I experienced is comforting. Hello M_Body_Coupe, As always, appreciate the info. I checked my FSM and I have the same diagram. My diagram references the same 'transmission cross member gauge hole' for the 3...