Long time Mopar owner

[Jake]

Wazzzup.

So, I have this 1971 Satellite coupe that I have had since I was a teenager. It's been sitting in the garage for a little while now and I recently got the bug to get it out and running again. Actually, I am going to be moving again :angryfire: so I NEED to get it in running condition. So I am here to hopefully get a little help with getting it going again.

I am not a great auto mechanic, but I have a thirst for knowledge and willingness to learn. So I am hoping to make a few internet friends and learn a few things maybe I didn't know before.

Sorry, I don't have any pics of my car, they always seem to end up getting deleted/lost :eusa_think: I'll try to put some up soon. Thanks.

Jake

 

[Pistol Pete]

Hey Jake, welcome aboard.

 

[MarPar]

welcome Jake!!

lotsa great guys (and gals--Marla!) on this board who love to help if you got your ears on, good buddy!

also, you'll come to learn that....

:worthless_thread: lol

 

[Jake]

also, you'll come to learn that....

:worthless_thread: lol

Yeah, sorry. I know everybody likes car pron. But I really don't have any pics around right at the moment.

When anybody gets a chance, I just started a thread about a brake issue that I need help with here:

http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showthread.php?t=37946

 

[MarPar]

ha! i know...just bustin' on ya!!

 

[Jake]

OK, dug up a few pics. Sorry, no engine bay shots yet. The pron...

Has a 1977 440 with your average mods, out to an 8 3/4 rear with 3.55 gears. Just installed a new Summit multi spark ignition box and wow what a difference that made!

 

[Budnicks]

Looks nice Jake & welcome to the FBBO forum

 

[YY1]

Looks like the body's in good shape.

There are tail light lenses on ebay right now.

 

[Jake]

There are tail light lenses on ebay right now.

Yeah, and last time I looked they ain't cheap either . I still have the original pair, and they are not busted up but they are dull and have some crazing/hairline cracking going on. I tried out the Meguiars headlight plastic polishing kit, but that only took me so far. I am going to try a few other methods before I fork out the dough for some repop lenses.

 

[YY1]

$30

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-1974-P...t=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

EDIT- sorry that's a 73...the 72 is slightly more...like TEN TIMES more, cough, cough!!

 

[kdtjb]

Welcome to FBBO

 

[Satellite Stephanie]

Nice car!!!

 

[65 Plymouth Satellite 426]

Welcome Jake! You'll Learn Alot On Here By Just Listening!

 

[dave5237]

Welcome.

 

[b-star69]

welcome jake! gona be in pc next weekend. :suning:

 

[alleyoopmgv]

Welcome to the site, nice ride!

 

[Propwash]

Great to have ya Jake. Nice ride.

 

[Jake]

OK, so I get her moved out of the garage today after work. Got the brakes unfroze, so I needed to cleanse a years worth of dust and dead bugs and give her a wash n' wax. I forgot waxing the lines on this car are almost as good as sex. Yeah, TMI whatever. So I got the camera out and shot a few more pics, but it was sunset so they're a bit grainy.

Engine bay shot, you can see the new Summit multi spark box on the firewall,

Grainy sunset shot:

Good to be here. Thanks for the welcome. :headbang:

 

[Ron 73]

Great looking car... Welcome aboard!

 

[YY1]

...ya know, I did find myself carressing the hips, er uh, I mean quarters and wheel well openings on my 73 while washing it the other day. especially right between the front of the wheel and the window! Tops of the doors and fenders are nice too!