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I wouldn't use the 1004. It is a 13W bulb and the 90 is a 7W bulb. Too much heat could melt a lens or socket.

UltraLuster Leather Conditioner deep cleans and restores without clogging the pores in leather that leads to stiffening and cracking. The product works equally well on plastic and vinyl surfaces and leaves the smell of new leather. FAQ | ultraluster I may try this when my Dri Wash vinyl...

Thanks for the well wishes. Had a few car guys over for some Bubba burgers and hanging out in the garage.

Suspicious is the ammeter and bulkhead connectors. Short to ground usually opens a fuse or fusible link. I've seen ammeter connectors get white hot and just at the threshold of smoldering. A resistance to gnd got really hot for a long time and started the fire.

Keep in mind anything that adds shine and gloss attracts dirt and heats up the material in the sun. I know 303 has a great reputation, but if you use it buff really well and try to keep the oily surface as dry as possible. I've used Dri Wash vinyl cleaner for almost 30 years. It has help me...

Continuity from the battery thru the ammeter is always there. For example headlights and brake light work regardless of key position.

Close up of the tint trimming around the original air temp sticker.

I spoke with Edlebrock tech line back when I was fighting a issue with the number 2 cylinder vacuum leak (Edlebrock performer intake installed by the previous owner). I was told to use gasket shellac and glue one paper gasket on the head side of the valley pan. Torque per the sequence for 25...

If you follow Nick's Garage on YouTube he claims the paper gaskets are used with aluminum intakes. The explanation is you can't get the same torque between aluminum and iron intakes. I solved a vacuum issue on my 383 by using one paper gasket per side as recommended by Edelbrock.

Not a bad price? Good quality? 66 67 FITS Plymouth Satellite Belvedere GTX Coronet WHITE Levant Vinyl Top Mopar | eBay

I'm saving up money for the next Coronet improvement; replacement of the Vinyl Top. So far the only source I see Legendary Auto Interiors, but wanted to ask the experts for advice as I shop around (and save money for the job). Appreciate any advice.

Did you look at Vintage Air?

Keep in mind if the insurance company wants to total the car you should negotiate a price and walk away. If the insurance company is open to restoration you will have to put up some money as there will be debates over responsibility for damages versus "repair" during the restoration.

My recommendation is to either total the car and get a check and walk away, or work with the insurance company and get it restored. Don't rush to salvage title status so fast. Friend of mine bought his car back from the insurance company after a major accident and that seemed to be a headache...