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Mopar Muscle looks at old mopars, classic races, and influential people that helped mold the Mopar industry. From car history and nostalgic cars of old to famous race tracks.
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2003 Mopar Nationals Judging Guidelines - 2003 Mopar Nationals Judging Information
The Mopar Nationals event has led all Mopar car shows in the advancement and execution of judging collector cars. Our Concours judging classes were created in 1982 and followed in 1989 by the Mopar... more
 
1970 Dodge Challenger - Berry Motivated
I purchased this '70 Challenger in October 1985. It was originally from Arizona, so it was completely rust free. Along with the shell came three van loads of parts. The car was a basket case. All the... more
 
1970 Dodge Dart Swinger - Fun About Town
Most of us who labor in the work-a-day world have considered what life will be like after we make the final stab at the time clock. No doubt, images of day-long wrenching sessions figure prominently... more
 
1970 Dodge Super Bee - Bee-Yond Belief
What were you doing in 1976? If you were like Mopar Muscle Editor Randy Bolig, you were a 9-year-old peddling your bicycle around. Jim Roth of Danville, Pennsylvania, was buying a used car from a car... more
 
McKee Engineering - A Special Plymouth
In 1964, Bob Montana, a successful Chrysler Plymouth dealer in Phoenix, Arizona, decided he wanted to go racing. Merely driving in circles like the Grand National racers didn't really appeal to him,... more
 
1970 Dodge Super Bee Valiant - 12-Step Program Needed
I have been told that admitting your faults is half the battle to recovery. After you realize what your addiction is, seeking out a support group is needed. I have come to the conclusion that I need... more
 
How to Set Up Gears in a Mopar Rear End
One of the most appealing things about a Mopar 8 3/4 rear, besides itsruggedness, is the drop-out center-section. With this design, ratiochanges can be made with relative ease and speed. And, setting... more
 
Major Surgery Part 2
In part one we explained how to properly remove a quarter-panel so that as much of the original factory look as possible could be preserved.... more
 
Chrysler 426 Hemi - Block Party
Talk horsepower as it relates to Mopar muscle, and the conversation will naturally turn to the Hemi. The fact that the Chrysler 426 has achieved unique legendary status cannot be argued. Sure, there... more
 
1966 Plymouth Belvedere - An Old School Beat Down
Like a nuclear bomb stuffed into the tiny confines of a businessman's demure briefcase, the unpresuming figure of 61-year-old Steve Hagberg standing next to his run-of-the-mill-looking '66 Plymouth... more

 
southern pride, confederate flag, stars and stripes,
From the looks of this picture, the Yankees have come down to burn our flag. ... more
 
forgetfulness, alzheimers, crs, coffee drinker
Ever have one of those mornings when you have the feeling you're forgetting something? This guy... more
 
traffic, Interstate 4, rush hour,
For the second day in a row, traffic on I-4 was standing still during my morning commute. ... more
 
traffic jams, elderly drivers, snow birds, florida traffic
About this time of year, the roads in Florida become clogged with Snowbirds. This is usually the... more
 
Automotive bail out, economy, failing automotive industry
Seems like all you hear about on the news these days is the failure of the economy, and bailouts.... more

 
parts for VOLARE

Hello all am looking for parts for my 77 volare. The items im looking for are both front... more

 
Please help....70 CUDA I think I may have been had
Thanks in advance for any help!! My name is Jessica and I had just purchased a 1970 CUDA the tag... more
 
65 Plymouth Fury
I want to swap out the 318poly for a LA360 but the mounts on the driver side do not line up... more
 
72 or 73 Dart?
Hi there. I'm looking at buying a Dodge Dart with a 318cui, Hooker Headers, true duals with... more
 
1968 D100 w/stock and #s matching 383
how many other people know about this setup in a D100 truck, well I do and everybody i speak with... more

 

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