RE: '64 Chrysler Questions

[Rich Kinsley <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx>]

bruce buntain wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Hello Rich,
>  
> Thanx for the reply to my e-mail. Your suggestion of a 4.5" backspacing 
> jibes with another e-mail that I received.
>  
> Someone else happened to mention TTI, but apparently headers from this 
> company cost an arm and a leg and your left testicle. I will look into 
> Schumacher, especially since you are the second person who has mentioned 
> this company.
>  
> I checked the Performance Suspension website catalogue, but I got a, 
> "There are no products to list in this category" when I checked apps for 
> my Chrysler. I tried to find a site for your "Scat Bird thing", but was 
> unable to find anything to do with brakes or cars, etc. (Lots about 
> animal dung, though). Do you have their web address or any additional 
> information for them?
>  
> Thanx for the help,
>  
> Bruce Buntain
> '64 Chrysler 300 2-door ht
======================================================================

Steve Micks used the Scat Bird set-up and liked it very much. I hope I 
have it right. I bet he'll chime in and give you the info.

As for the poly/graphite bushings, mine don't make a peep. Very quiet.  
The original bushings were only polyureathane and without the graphite 
they squeaked badly. As I recall they come with a small packet of grease 
to use on installation and I did use it. One thing I regret is using the 
biggest torsion bars I could find. That has really stiffened mine up 
more than necessary. In the future I'd just go stock or even /6 bars for 
racing.

As for the headers, yeah they cost in the $750-$800 range but they fit 
perfect (if you follow the directions) and look great. I do think the 
Schumachers might be a tad better for everyday use but they are about 
the same price. I think there are some lower cost alternatives but not 
sure what except for maybe Spitfires. Personally I don't like them but 
then they would probably be better than stock.  

Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-kinsley64polara.html


----
Please address private mail -- mail of interest to only one person -- directly to that person.  I.e., send parts/car transactions and negotiations as well as other personal messages only to the intended recipient, not to the Clubhouse public address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine tune the content signal to Mopar topic.  Thanks!

1962 to 1965 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines:
http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html and http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/general_disclaimer.html.