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    FOR SALE 8.75/B/E-body rear suspension conversion parts.

    What is the part number for these? I can't buy the whole setup, and CM360 has already expressed interest anyways, but I am thinking of trying the spring sliders approach so knowing the right part number for our chassis would simplify things. Thanks!
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    Rear Shackle Geometry - how are you adjusting it?

    Yup! I suspect you are quite correct on this Mark. The more I think about this, the more I am starting to conclude that getting this 'brick shithouse' to handle simply means it's NOT going to perform at the 1/4 mile track! Seems like a no-brainer, yup, I'll be the first one to admit...
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    Rear Shackle Geometry - how are you adjusting it?

    The converter is a 9.5" Dynamic 4K stall piece. Flashes to about 4200-4300 now with the 408 stroker, previously it was spot-on at 4K with the 360 motor. If anything, especially given the street setup, I think this may be too much converter as I simply haven't been able to launch the car w/o any...
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    Rear Shackle Geometry - how are you adjusting it?

    OK, duly noted, and you are absolutely right, you did already say this...I suppose I was anticipating some kind of additional adjustment/work for this stuff to be effective in our chassis, given your remark: perhaps that shackle angle is not such a huge contributor after all? I will go back to...
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    Rear Shackle Geometry - how are you adjusting it?

    OK, c'mon, spill the beans: so what did you find worked? Or is this a story of "all I have here is untouched factory suspension"??? lol Re: the other tech stuff...hmm, my thinking goes along the lines of 'if there is another way to a better result I am willing to look at it, even if that means...
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    Rear Shackle Geometry - how are you adjusting it?

    Genuinely I have no idea if the snubber is doing anything. I have never taking the trouble to see how much movement is taking place there during launch, although I suspect it is very little given the remarks I got from folks that watched the car launch at the track. Again, good option to toss...
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    Rear Shackle Geometry - how are you adjusting it?

    There are some videos floating out there that show these on a Mopar drag car. Amazing to see just how much the spring eye rides up (towards the front of the car) as the car launches and the pinion tries to climb the ring gear thus causing the axle to twist and the chassis itself to rise. And...
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    Rear Shackle Geometry - how are you adjusting it?

    You are thinking of @Duke5A.
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    Rear Shackle Geometry - how are you adjusting it?

    ...but Mark, you know I can't do that!!!
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    1977 Volare Wagon The "Wander Wagon "

    That's a beautiful end result...fantastic job!!!
  11. M_Body_Coupe

    new FMJ member

    Welcome to the forum! Boy, that ride sure looks to be in great shape given the model year & in general how old it is. Looks like you did do a little clean-up and some work on it already as well, engine bay looks nice for sure! So what are your plans?
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    Unobtainium Rubber

    Oh man, I feel for ya!!! Like you said: unobtainium is the raw material for sure... volare1977 is right though, sometimes this kind of stuff pops up on eBag and the times I see it I always say to mysef: "...man, that'd be worth it's weight in gold if you were looking for it..."!!! Good luck dude!
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    Rear Shackle Geometry - how are you adjusting it?

    No, you do not sound dismissive at all. I am well aware of the limitations of my setup right now, or to be more correct the limitations of the adjustments I can make given my primary criteria (that being road handling), but I figured I'd run this by the group here to see what others may have...
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    Rear Shackle Geometry - how are you adjusting it?

    As it happens I have the required front hangers as well to install the shorter (front segment) SS springs, but honestly was hoping that would not be necessary. My best 60' time was 1.870 and most of them are over 2.0. Nope, I have the clamps placed at all the factory locations.
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    Rear Shackle Geometry - how are you adjusting it?

    Folks! Alright...so my Coupe is no drag racing machine, however proper setup should never be lost on anyone, so I've started to look at the leaf-spring geometry seeing that last time out at the track I was showing dismal 60' times and the video of car launching showed barely any chassis...
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    Hello from Arizona!

    Nice...I like the sound of that...but high-10's is no easy feat, so at the risk of sounding like 'Debbie Downer', going that fast will take a bit of a budget! Regardless, there are some FAST cars on our forum here, so you've got some great peeps here to converse with and exchange ideas with...
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    Hello from Arizona!

    Good news there is that we do actually have some chassis products from aftermarket (FirmFeel), so with a little fabrication (installing the pre-made stuff) you can stiffen things up a bit, which will lend itself to a better behaved autocross ride! Keep in mind though, drag racing vs autocross...
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    NOS Diplomat grille on Ebay

    I can't do it...mostly b/c I'm already invested, albeit at a much lower entry point, probably TWO of my most successful mopar m-body purchases ever (tax & shipping included): 1) NOS grille for $252 USD back in Feb_2010 2) NOS grille for $75 CAD back in Dec_2012 ...and yeah, you could say "holy...
  19. M_Body_Coupe

    84 Gran Fury AHB The time has come for Resto

    Very nice...and I can certainly relate to that "blood sweat and tears" remark!
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    NOS Diplomat grille on Ebay

    I realize these are very rare, but holy smokes...$600??? There is another one out there that I've been watching and I think the seller is looking for $500...
  21. M_Body_Coupe

    318 Aspen with magnum heads.

    So HS stuff is good, but pricey. Why not look at some alternatives instead? For example ProForm has 1.6 ratio rockers, bronze bushed (this is nice). If you are going to stick with the HS stuff here are a few notes worth mentioning given my experience with their rockers on the W2 build: 1) I...
  22. M_Body_Coupe

    Carter TQ - 9810 electric choke

    Damn...it was at like $40 when I posted here. What did I tell ya: Carter TQ is the hottest carb out there...there you have it!!! (LOL, but c'mon, they are great carbs)
  23. M_Body_Coupe

    Carter TQ - 9810 electric choke

    Folks! If any of you are committed to staying with the Carter TQ carb, here is a decently priced 9810s model...that's the GM linkage EGR version, easy to adapt any way for Mopar use. Anyways...the 9800 series carbs use the electric choke that's attached to the carb body, which basically frees...
  24. M_Body_Coupe

    Hello all

    Wagon!!!! Nice man...welcome to the forum.
  25. M_Body_Coupe

    Radio Upgrade vs Addon - Bluetooth

    Check out these Scosche Bluetooth radio transmitters: https://www.scosche.com/consumer-tech/car-accessories/fm-transmitters?srsltid=AfmBOorkijHS9ft4TFJtLsYn-56z7_0rd9QKFScFPH6io6-GfRog7_DC Basically the way these work is that you pair them up with your phone and on the radio itself you tune in...
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