The Crusty Cuda: Whole lotta Shakin' (N96) Goin' on!

**1967Z28** · #1 10-01-2020, 03:50 AM

Good to know. Thanks, Rick.

**njsteve** · #2 10-01-2020, 10:54 AM

You can extend the life of the liquid by straining it through a cloth with a magnet in it. It pulls away some of the iron and gives a longer life to the liquid because the liquid will continue to work on any remaining iron residue, 24/7.

**njsteve** · #3 10-04-2020, 06:04 PM

Working on the old gal this weekend. I was going to put in the headliner today but it turns out I am missing a single headliner bow clip. UGH! This is the little doo-hickies that the end of the headliner bow sits in. Forensic analysis indicates that this one has been missing since before paint because the primer is covering its mounting location. Anyone got a random one in their tool box? They make them new but I don't need a set of 10 for $25.

I got the headliner padding/insulation glued in though, so that's done.

**njsteve** · #4 10-04-2020, 06:23 PM

here's that clip I need.

**njsteve** · #5 10-04-2020, 06:26 PM

The saddest photo in the universe. If only I had a time machine to go back and find the broadcast sheet that was taped to this exact spot while it was rolling down the assembly line. You can see the tape and sheet fragments where it was stuck on there back in 1970.

**njsteve** · #6 10-04-2020, 06:29 PM

Gradually hooking things up under the hood. Installed a new set of Autolite 65 spark plugs. I like Autolites and the 65 is actually the same application they used in the 426 hemi - I thought they looked familiar. I installed the restored wiper motor, too. I pulled the thermostat out to see what it was and it turned out to be the original Chrysler 2943209 190 degree unit. I am replacing it with a 160 degree thermostat as I like to run my Mopars on the cool side.

m22mike · #7 10-04-2020, 08:51 PM

How is running a 160* vs. the 190* stat going to make it make it run cooler ? Just curious. Car looks great by the way.

Thanks Mike

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