http://www.classicmoparforum.com Guide to Classic and Antique Mopar Automobile Forums and Clubs Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:05:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.classicmoparforum.com/id-torque-converters/ http://www.classicmoparforum.com/id-torque-converters/#comments Sun, 14 Aug 2011 03:26:15 +0000 Bill55AZ http://moparforums.com/forums/f82/id-torque-converters-10368/ In my "stash" I have 3 converters for 727/A518 , and I believe they are all non-lockup. Is there a way to tell by looking down their throats? ]]> http://www.classicmoparforum.com/id-torque-converters/feed/ 0 http://www.classicmoparforum.com/80-mirada/ http://www.classicmoparforum.com/80-mirada/#comments Sun, 20 Mar 2011 04:48:14 +0000 Bill55AZ http://www.moparstyle.com/forums/f-j-m-bodies/14434-80-mirada.html <a href="http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/2198886415.html"...]]> http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/2198886415.html ]]> http://www.classicmoparforum.com/80-mirada/feed/ 0 http://www.classicmoparforum.com/9-14-axle-sway-bar/ http://www.classicmoparforum.com/9-14-axle-sway-bar/#comments Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:11:30 +0000 Bill55AZ http://www.moparstyle.com/forums/forgotten-b-bodies-1975-1979/12686-9-1-4-axle-sway-bar.html There are 2 cordobas at Ecology JY, 27th ave, just south of I-10, Phoenix.....
One has pin type caliper adapters, other HAD slider type...I got them.
Both have rear sway bars, one has the 9 1/4 axle (that one has 360-4BBL motor, carb is missing.
I can't pull parts, leaving soon for an extended stay in Utah, but if you know someone down here in AZ who is willing to pull parts, both cars are pretty much complete. ]]> http://www.classicmoparforum.com/9-14-axle-sway-bar/feed/ 0 http://www.classicmoparforum.com/vietnam-in-country-veterans/ http://www.classicmoparforum.com/vietnam-in-country-veterans/#comments Fri, 28 May 2010 12:48:28 +0000 Bill55AZ http://www.moparstyle.com/forums/corner-tavern/10795-vietnam-country-veterans.html Lots of us old guys tend to leave the military and forget you ever served, but today is a day to pay attention to what our govt is doing related to our service IN Vietnam. The House and Senate have passed H.R. 4899 that in part adds funds for those who get 3 new diseases related to Agent Orange. It was the only mandatory part of the bill, everything else is discretionary.

13 Billion dollars has been appropriated for just those 3 new diseases to cover past claims that were denied, and for new claims.
There are other diseases related to AO that have been identified in the past.

In my case, I was diagnosed with Parkinson's last October. Searching the internet about PD for info on the stages/progression of it, I stumbled across an item about the VA and AO and the list of diseases and new diseases being added by the Secretary of the VA. That motivated me to fill out the long form to make a claim. I did not expect much, but if I read the internet correctly, I will get 100% disability for my PD. The VA doctor told me that it may seem to be overly generous now, but by the time I hit the later stages, I will be thinking that they aren't compensating me enough. I will need full time care. That is the bad news, the "good" news is that the latter stages won't hit me anytime too soon. I was told that I have 20 years, and at my age (64), that was about all I expected anyway.

Long story short, if you served in-country, or just stepped foot in-country for one day, and can prove it, you should be applying for the compensation. It is tax free money, and it isn't chump change.
100% is almost $34K per year.... ]]> http://www.classicmoparforum.com/vietnam-in-country-veterans/feed/ 0 http://www.classicmoparforum.com/vietnam-vets-agent-orange/ http://www.classicmoparforum.com/vietnam-vets-agent-orange/#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:45 +0000 Bill55AZ http://www.moparstyle.com/forums/corner-tavern/10346-vietnam-vets-agent-orange.html If you set foot in Vietnam during the time period when Agent Orange was being used, google Veterans agent orange vietnam and look for the list of diseases presumptive to exposure to agent orange.
You are very likely eligible for compensation that will be generous and tax free....

Don't delay, do the paperwork and get your claim started.

I found out about this 2 weeks after being diagnosed for Parkinson's Disease.
The VA will not hunt you down and make you fill out the paperwork, so it is up to you....
Isn't a few hundred up to a few thousand bucks a month tax free worth the effort?

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I just bought an 89 Dakota, 137K miles, short bed, blown (up) 4 cylinder, 5 speed with new clutch, plus new tires, radiator, battery, computer, ignition switch. Body is nice, as in no rust or dents, but paint is flaking, of course....
The tow truck will deliver it tomorrow. I should be shot soon thereafter.....
If I survive, I will drop in a rebuilt 318 with magnum heads and carburetor, OD auto, and 8.25 3.55 suregrip axle. ]]> http://www.classicmoparforum.com/watch-phoenix-az-obituary-page/feed/ 0 http://www.classicmoparforum.com/lebaron-coupe-8081-spotted-in-az/ http://www.classicmoparforum.com/lebaron-coupe-8081-spotted-in-az/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:08:06 +0000 Bill55AZ http://www.moparstyle.com/forums/f-j-m-bodies/9400-lebaron-coupe-80-81-spotted-az.html Light green, inside and out, VERY NICE condition. I left my phone number.
It was at the cabella's in Glendale, AZ ]]> http://www.classicmoparforum.com/lebaron-coupe-8081-spotted-in-az/feed/ 0 http://www.classicmoparforum.com/1982-imperial-in-phoenix-1050/ http://www.classicmoparforum.com/1982-imperial-in-phoenix-1050/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:47:32 +0000 Bill55AZ http://www.moparstyle.com/forums/f-j-m-bodies/9189-1982-imperial-phoenix-1050-a.html <a href="http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/1591273590.html"...]]> http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/1591273590.html

In fact, there are LOTS of nice old Mopars listed in the Phoenix area.....if I just had more space to put them.....:) ]]> http://www.classicmoparforum.com/1982-imperial-in-phoenix-1050/feed/ 0 http://www.classicmoparforum.com/hagertys-opinion-of-1980-diplomats/ http://www.classicmoparforum.com/hagertys-opinion-of-1980-diplomats/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:28:57 +0000 Bill55AZ http://www.moparstyle.com/forums/f-j-m-bodies/9120-hagertys-opinion-1980-diplomats.html They won't insure it, won't insure any car with a declared value of under $7500. Gonna call Grundy tomorrow. Anybody got a suggestion for insuring a car that won't see 1500 miles a year? ]]> http://www.classicmoparforum.com/hagertys-opinion-of-1980-diplomats/feed/ 0 http://www.classicmoparforum.com/new-to-me-80-diplomat-coupe-near-mint/ http://www.classicmoparforum.com/new-to-me-80-diplomat-coupe-near-mint/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:05:57 +0000 Bill55AZ http://www.moparstyle.com/forums/f-j-m-bodies/9060-new-me-80-diplomat-coupe-near-mint.html Just about the time I decide to give up on FMJ body cars, a real find just drops into my lap. Body and interior look almost new, this car spent its life in a garage when not being driven. Just 85K miles...maroon and white leather, all the power options. Funny thing, tho, no passenger side mirror, I have to take care of that soon...
It has a slant 6, and 2.7 ratio 7.25 axle but will change that to an 8.25 axle with 3.2 later on, to get more pep. I have all the parts on hand to do the bigger front disc brakes, 16" wheels with 225x60 tires, frame connectors, dakota springs, eliminate rear isomounts, bigger sway bars, etc. Engine and tranny are fine and will not be touched. No lean burn in 1980, so no issues there.
It will be the car that stays in AZ when we go back north to Utah for summer months. Got it for $2200, with a full tank...:) ]]> http://www.classicmoparforum.com/new-to-me-80-diplomat-coupe-near-mint/feed/ 0 http://www.classicmoparforum.com/81-83-imperial/ http://www.classicmoparforum.com/81-83-imperial/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:12:27 +0000 Bill55AZ http://www.moparstyle.com/forums/f-j-m-bodies/8594-81-83-imperial.html Found a yard with a creamy yellow Imperial, not sure which year, they only made them on the FMJ chassis for 3 years. Looks like most of it is still there and I can go back on Tuesday if someone here needs something.....email me directly...
wmemoore1@comcast.net ]]> http://www.classicmoparforum.com/81-83-imperial/feed/ 0 http://www.classicmoparforum.com/m-cop-cars-in-california-going-cheap/ http://www.classicmoparforum.com/m-cop-cars-in-california-going-cheap/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:56:27 +0000 Bill55AZ http://www.moparstyle.com/forums/f-j-m-bodies/8592-m-cop-cars-california-going-cheap.html <a href="http://www.dippy.org/forum2/index.php/topic,4987.0.html"...]]> http://www.dippy.org/forum2/index.php/topic,4987.0.html ]]> http://www.classicmoparforum.com/m-cop-cars-in-california-going-cheap/feed/ 0 http://www.classicmoparforum.com/deleting-the-dakota/ http://www.classicmoparforum.com/deleting-the-dakota/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:23:12 +0000 Bill55AZ http://www.moparstyle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7125 News is that the dakota will be replaced by a unibody vehicle....and IMHO that is stoopid.

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/04/r...replace-dakota

I prefer the mid sized trucks, since I don't pull anything heavier than about 3 tons, and even then only occasionally. But the "leaders" are determined to kill off Chrysler one piece at a time....

At one time they tempted us with a small diesel engine for the dakota and half ton full size trucks, and I told myself that when that happens, I will buy a dakota diesel for what may be my last truck. But no way will I buy a unibody pickup... ]]> http://www.classicmoparforum.com/deleting-the-dakota/feed/ 0