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- Sun Feb 05, 12 11:29 am
- Forum: Member's Car Show
- Topic: Hi to all from new member 1968Polara383
- Replies: 31
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Thanks to everyone for a very warm welcome and you guys have got some fantastic cars!! Re the history of my car... I know from she was built in the Belvidere Plant, Illinois and from the certicard, was sold new to a chap in Arkansas on 12/10/68. There is a big gap then till she was owned by the last...
- Sun Feb 05, 12 11:04 am
- Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
- Topic: 68 Polara starting/ running probs
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3589
- Sat Feb 04, 12 11:14 pm
- Forum: Restoration & Miscellaneous
- Topic: 1968 Polara sedan floor mats
- Replies: 10
- Views: 800
1968 Polara sedan floor mats
Hi, anyone know where I can get a set of black rubber original or repo original style front and rear floor mats for my 68 Polara sedan (auto column shift). 68 Monaco sedan mats should also fit. Only thing needed to finish off my interior, Many thanks,..... Steve Ps. I ve tried legendary, dantes etc ...
- Sat Feb 04, 12 10:48 pm
- Forum: Wheels and Tyres
- Topic: 1970 Dodge D100 wheel help
- Replies: 5
- Views: 652
1970 Dodge D100 wheel help
Hi, Following a conversation earlier over a pint, anyone know what the correct original backspace depth is on standard original 70 D100 steel wheels? My mate is restoring his truck and would like to get it looking original. Anyone able to post a picture of what they should look like? His hubs are 5 ...
- Sat Feb 04, 12 9:12 pm
- Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
- Topic: 68 Polara starting/ running probs
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3589
thanks for explaining that Mick, sounds easy enough to check. Can this be adjusted if the gap is too big/ small or is it a replacement job? The backfire came after I restarted after my first experience of cutting out after a few seconds. All vacuum hoses appear ok but will have another look. Where c...
- Sat Feb 04, 12 4:29 pm
- Forum: Member's Car Show
- Topic: Hi to all from new member 1968Polara383
- Replies: 31
- Views: 11656
- Sat Feb 04, 12 4:26 pm
- Forum: Member's Car Show
- Topic: 70 Sport Fury
- Replies: 44
- Views: 16975
- Sat Feb 04, 12 3:54 pm
- Forum: Member's Car Show
- Topic: Hi to all from new member 1968Polara383
- Replies: 31
- Views: 11656
Hi to all from new member 1968Polara383
Hi everyone, hope you are all well and avoiding the snow! Thought I would spend a few minutes putting a message on introducing myself and my car. Ive been an American car 'spectator' since the early 70's when my parents gave me a hotwheels set with a small catalogue (which I still have) full of pics...
- Sat Feb 04, 12 2:32 pm
- Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
- Topic: 68 Polara starting/ running probs
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3589
Hi Adrian, thanks for your advice.... are you able to tell me how to check that please?? I will check the carb manual Ive downloaded but do you have any tips from your experience that may help please? Do I have to remove the carb? is that something that needs to be readjusted after cleaning (I dont ...
- Fri Feb 03, 12 11:30 pm
- Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
- Topic: 68 Polara starting/ running probs
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3589
Got spark for at least few seconds as runs fine and I loosened the fuel pipe at the carb and fuel came out so happy with pump. Got a test to do as per earlier post to check ballast resistor so thats on going. Not sure exactly how to check reluctor gap but will take dist cap off and have a look. Shou...
- Fri Feb 03, 12 9:01 pm
- Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
- Topic: 68 Polara starting/ running probs
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3589
Thanks Mick... Ive got a timing light (never used it though!) so will check that when I work out how to do it without the engine running. Im trying to think logically about it and am guessing I attach it to the battery +/- and number 1 plug lead, ignition on, somehow hand crank till the timing marks...
- Fri Feb 03, 12 7:25 pm
- Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
- Topic: 68 Polara starting/ running probs
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3589
- Fri Feb 03, 12 7:07 pm
- Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
- Topic: 68 Polara starting/ running probs
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3589
Gents, Thank you very much for these very practical suggestions! Ive printed Daves message so I can work methodically through each step as it sounds like you have experienced exactly what I have (except my car stops dead after a few seconds). Im going to clean and examine everything and see how I ge...
- Thu Feb 02, 12 6:16 pm
- Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
- Topic: 68 Polara starting/ running probs
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3589
- Thu Feb 02, 12 5:53 pm
- Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
- Topic: 68 Polara starting/ running probs
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3589
68 Polara starting/ running probs
Hi everyone,. m a new member and was hoping to post a few pics etc today to get me started on the site...Instead, Ive spent my day of trying to get my 68 Polara to run!! I have very basic engine skills but am happy to work on brakes, chassis etc. This one has got me stumped so could do with some inf...