The Roach

[Scott Engelhardt]

Mr Hemi is great, but I like old fart.

 

[Kern Dog]

I had one that was pretty funny.

 

[eldubb440]

Mr Hemi is great, but I like old fart.

old fart is far more accurate

 

[chargervert]

Just because RC calls it a Poly Grip Shifter doesn't mean he's getting old!

 

[Scott Engelhardt]

old fart is far more accurate

I think that might apply to quite a few of us, at least it would apply to me.

 

[Cranky]

Just because RC calls it a Poly Grip Shifter doesn't mean he's getting old!

Never did like those shifters.....rather have a gripped T handle on my shifter.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Got all the hard stuff on the left door reinstalled. It boggles my mind how workers were able to assemble a door on a moving line.

Typical repro parts …. always off just enough. Had to put the old pivot mechanism on the new handles because the ball stud position was off a little.

 

[Cranky]

Got all the hard stuff on the left door reinstalled. It boggles my mind how workers were able to assemble a door on a moving line.

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Typical repro parts …. always off just enough. Had to put the old pivot mechanism on the new handles because the ball stud position was off a little.

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I got pretty good with my 66 sedan. Had to clean and lube the crank twice....guess I didn't do it good enough the first time. I also did a 69 road runner and it was more of a pain. Did a full parts swap on the 69 from the old doors to a pair of 'new' doors but only did the crank mechanism on the 66. Pull the door handles on a 66 Coronet and it seemed to be easier than the 69 was. The 69 fought me every step of the way which is unusual for a Mopar....

 

[eldubb440]

Had to clean and lube the crank twice....guess I didn't do it good enough the first time.

that's what she said......

RC, what is that interior paint color?

is it the light making it look "off white"?

 

[Richard Cranium]

that's what she said......

RC, what is that interior paint color?

is it the light making it look "off white"?

It is an off white color. I got a correct white upholstery paint (for some of the plastic parts) to match the interior & I had my guy color match it from his paint supplier.

 

[chargervert]

The factory used those door handles on Dodge trucks and vans into the 90s. The truck mechanism is probably a little different. Good thing you didn't toss the old door handles.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Got part of the right door assembled, antenna wire, hood latch, spring, hood seals, right inner fender shield and the insulation on the ceiling and under the dash. That’s enough for today. Got the grandson coming over and hitting the last major car show of the season this afternoon.

 

[Black_Sheep]

Maybe I missed it, what color stripe?

 

[Richard Cranium]

Maybe I missed it, what color stripe?

 

[chargervert]

You are really making progress son!

 

[themechanic]

It makes me happy to hear you're passing on your passion for the hobby to another generation.

 

[Richard Cranium]

It makes me happy to hear you're passing on your passion for the hobby to another generation.

My kids cold not care less about the cars, but my grandson has potential. He loves coming out to the garage when he comes over.

 

[chargervert]

That's quality time right there son!