Recent content by GassMann

I can... grind, sand and polish them and sell as a set. The challenge is the mounting studs. I found that the matching holes are different with a 66 vs 67 so I am unsure if I should drill and mount for a 66 if someone has a 67 fender. But I can sell them as finished products.

Hey all, The front chrome spears on my 66 Charger were damaged and I could not repair them. So, I crafted a model and sand-casted replacement spears. Like all sand-castings, they are rough and require some minor grinding followed by sanding, polishing then buffing to a shine. They don't have...

Hey all, Does anyone know the wire gage for the nichrome wire used in the fuel, oil and temp gauges? I want to try to rebuild each but not sure what the wire gage size is. Does 24 gage nichrome wire sound right?

Yea... I did. Running through a host of other minor issues like no tach, no temp and no oil pressure readings. The 5v converter is gone TU on me I think.

BTW... EXCELLENT INFO Twe!!! This is the kind of perfect detail I was looking for. :thumbsup:

Awe crap... and I just put the gauge cluster back into the dash. :BangHead: As noted, I see the voltage jump up and down... tough to read though. But I get what your saying Twecomm. Do you know what to look for in a blown gauge?

Thanks Rem... I tried the ground and it did not move the needle at all. I will test the ohms again on the temp sensor at room temp.

Hey all, I have fully rebuilt my 1966 Charger. I rebuilt the wiring harnesses as well, nose to tail. Everything is up and functioning except the Temperature and Oil Pressure gauges. Both sensors are NEW. I think I should be getting about 5v at the sensors since the wiring diag. shows 5v. What...

You mean like in matching numbers and all? Yea... not totally. I did install HP exhaust manifolds, but the radiator is aluminum. However, I kept the bumper sticker security pass for the Airforce Base I was stationed at in the 80's. :)

Sorry... 1966 Dodge Charger. I have had it since I was 16 and just finished a full restore on it. It had a 318 in it but it always seemed anemic so when I decided to rebuild it, I wanted to go with a 383. Proved hard to find for the money I could afford so I looked for a 440. For the Charger...

I think your right... that's why the neg batt terminal is funky and I had a hell of a time mounting the PS pump and alternator.

I don't see a plug on the pass side front on the water jacket housing. This is a 67 block (I think... that's what I was told) but I must have the wrong water pump casting.

Hey all, I am not sure this is the right location for the temp sensor. Can someone verify this?

I did not... simply didn't know they did. Now I do. I will pull the manifold and Permatex them in. :BangHead:

Hey all, I installed a 440 in my 66 dodge charger. First time I have worked with a 440 block. It has HP exhaust manifolds. Runs great but I am noting steam from second to rear right exhaust bolt. Did I miss something when assembling the exhaust?