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That's what it was called! I couldn't remember the brand name. I had picked up a set when I had my first Fifth around 2016. Never put them on and sold the car with all the spare parts I had. Worst mistake I ever made. I didn't think I'd end up missing it and buying another Fifth.

How rare are those window shades on the Fifth? I think I've only ever seen one set pop up for sale.

When I did my dash lights with LED I used superbrightleds.com. This was a couple years ago, but I was having a couple install issues and had questions. Called the customer support line. They were very helpful pointing me in the right direction.

I got a 7.25 out of my '87 fifth. It's assembled with springs and everything. No brakes, but I have new brake parts to go with it if needed. I also have a pair of KYB shocks I can include, they about a year old. Needs new bushings. Was working fine when I pulled it to swap in a 8.25. I have no...

If I ever do take it to the track it'll remain on street tires. But I don't plan on ever tracking it enough to make paying for slicks worth it. I plan on keeping it a fun street car. But I drive all my cars hard.

The current brakes I got on the car are less than a year old, maybe 3,000 miles on them. So I'm going to transfer the brake parts from the 7.25 that I have for now. Eventually yes I want disc more than likely from the Liberty. Any issues I'll have putting a 29 spline carriers in the 8.25...

That's good to hear. I want around 400hp when I'm done with everything. Slow work in progress. So much back and forth I see between 8.25 and the b body 8 3/4.

It's from a '77 Aspen wagon. It's got 10" drums. I see in the aftermarket that there is not a huge price gap between 27 and 29 spline carriers. Rock Auto has a 29 spline Dana carrier for $450 if I remember correct. I would like to upgrade to 29 spline with a new aftermarket carrier. I plan on...

Just picked up a 8 1/4 out of a Aspen wagon for my Fifth Ave. It's an open diff, 2.94's in it. I plan on adding a locker and either 3.2x or 3.55's. I know stock is 27 splines? I see Detroit Locker makes a carrier for 29 splines. But I'm not sure where to find 29 spline axle shafts. Anyone know...

Seeing what's out there, can't find much on Facebook or Craigslist around where I'm at. I have a Fifth that I love but I keep finding myself wanting to keep it original. Heck, I even regret changing the original stereo out. I've been wanting a Dodge or Fury for a more police car clone...

I thought Craigslist started charging like $5 to post a car? I've been noticing more cars in the parts section, I imagine to get away from the fee.

That's what I'm thinking. Not necessarily flower print, but something different like that.

Is it weird that it shows for 82-86? I though only the '89 year tops were different. But that's alot cheaper than I thought it would be. I wonder what the quality is like. After reading through the threads that were shared I might have a professional redo the top. I'm far from capable of doing...

That sounds more like something I'm looking for. Has anyone done this before?

Question for the 5th Ave guys mostly. My leather top is trashed and I want to eventually replace it when I repaint the car. The previous owner did a hideous backyard paintjob with no clear coat. For the top though, has anyone used anything aside from leather again? Maybe vinyl or that thick...