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thanks

I thought it was pretty snappy

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SOOOO the left hand underhood ductwork is the same for wedge and HEMI, 'well yaaaa' except for the big hole and the boot, forgive me for calling that a different part, my bad, it's the same only different I get it now. thanks and I will try not to throw around anymore FEAR TACTICS Oh and welcome to the board guys

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SOOOO the left hand underhood ductwork is the same for wedge and HEMI, 'well yaaaa' except for the big hole and the boot, forgive me for calling that a different part, my bad, it's the same only different I get it now. thanks and I will try not to throw around anymore FEAR TACTICS Oh and welcome to the board guys

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You're scaring me. http://smiliesftw.com/x/ughrun.gif

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thanks

I thought it was pretty snappy

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Maybe you're a little new to this Hemi stuff but if Chrysler made one injection molded chopped fibreglass duct assembly for the 383 and 440 and then in using that assembly in the 426 hemi applications, they modified it by punching a hole in a specific spot for master cylinder clearance and then offered it as a separate assembly due to that different application THAT IS A DIFFERENT PART.

Just because you can make the 383/440 component into the hemi component with five minutes of creative cutting does not make it the same part. It makes it a replica of the original part. For those of us who restore and preserve these cars, it does make a difference.

You've posted all of 4 times on this website. A little courtesy goes a long way. I would venture to guess that the guys attempting to help out with info on this car have several decades more experience with these cars than you do. So if you want to argue the semantics of part numbers, I'd be happy to play. But then again, I'm a relative newbie since I've only been wrenching on them for 30 years.

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Thanks Steve

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Would you park your Hemi RR in the corner of the EG gas station in the 70's?

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I drove my first Superbird, daily, to highschool at age 16, back in the 70's when they were considered just another used car. And I parked it at the local Fair Auto Supply store in West Haven, CT, where I worked 5 days a week after school. I think that carbon dates me as a Mopar Neanderthal.

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Steve, You might "feel" that old, but you're not really old enough for carbon dating. Besides, you're still alive, which makes the process a tad more difficult https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif

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Well, that puts it into perspective, Verne. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif
(Coming from the Australopithecus of 409s).

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Hate to bust your bubble, but I have many decades experience with Mopars, Packards, Studebakers, etc., etc., etc.. And as you so eloquently explained if the original "Hemi" part started out life as the lowly wedge part (which it probably did), then taking the wedge part and modifying it (now) as the factory did would mean that you just turned it in to a "hemi" part...just like Mopar did.

You can't do that with real live honest to God "Hemi specific" parts.

Oh yeah, my post count on this one forum means nothing, except to those who think they're better, holier, whatever, because they have more posts on "this forum". Cause when it gets down to it, this forum doesn't mean much outside of this forum

Y'all are acting like the "old folks" over on Yellowbullet https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smirk.gif

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"yeah....whatever"

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I drove my first Superbird, daily, to highschool at age 16, back in the 70's when they were considered just another used car. And I parked it at the local Fair Auto Supply store in West Haven, CT, where I worked 5 days a week after school. I think that carbon dates me as a Mopar Neanderthal.

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Same here... I drove my 1969 Hemi Road Runner & 1968 Hemi Charger R/T as daily drivers in the 1970s and early 80s.

BTW, I am not looking to argue about whether a converted duct is as good as an original Hemi part... it is not IMO. Fortunately, my RR has the original Hemi Air Grabber hood. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

See attached pic of my Hemi RR back in the 1970s...

Allen

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cool pictures Allen, welcome to the site,

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Hate to bust your bubble, but I have many decades experience with Mopars, Packards, Studebakers, etc., etc., etc.. And as you so eloquently explained if the original "Hemi" part started out life as the lowly wedge part (which it probably did), then taking the wedge part and modifying it (now) as the factory did would mean that you just turned it in to a "hemi" part...just like Mopar did.

You can't do that with real live honest to God "Hemi specific" parts.

Oh yeah, my post count on this one forum means nothing, except to those who think they're better, holier, whatever, because they have more posts on "this forum". Cause when it gets down to it, this forum doesn't mean much outside of this forum

Y'all are acting like the "old folks" over on Yellowbullet https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smirk.gif

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So, you're basically saying that njsteve was right?

Oh, and yellowbullet??? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...thumbsdown.gif

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cool pictures Allen, welcome to the site,

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Thanks Rich, here is my triple black Hemi Charger back in the 1970s... see attached pic.

Allen

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cool pictures Allen, welcome to the site,

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Thanks Rich, here is my triple black Hemi Charger back in the 1970s... see attached pic.

Allen

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Awesome car. My first ride in a Hemi was a 68 Mr. Norm's Charger. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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cool pictures Allen, welcome to the site,

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Thanks Rich, here is my triple black Hemi Charger back in the 1970s... see attached pic.

Allen

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Awesome car. My first ride in a Hemi was a 68 Mr. Norm's Charger. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Thanks! Here it is at a meet in the early 1980s... see attached...

Allen

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Hate to bust your bubble, but I have many decades experience with Mopars, Packards, Studebakers, etc., etc., etc.. And as you so eloquently explained if the original "Hemi" part started out life as the lowly wedge part (which it probably did), then taking the wedge part and modifying it (now) as the factory did would mean that you just turned it in to a "hemi" part...just like Mopar did.

You can't do that with real live honest to God "Hemi specific" parts.

Oh yeah, my post count on this one forum means nothing, except to those who think they're better, holier, whatever, because they have more posts on "this forum". Cause when it gets down to it, this forum doesn't mean much outside of this forum

Y'all are acting like the "old folks" over on Yellowbullet https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smirk.gif

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Wow...all that experience...and not a bit of tact, manners or friendliness! You should be proud. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...thumbsdown.gif

Glad you wasted everyone's time to come onto this site to argue about semantics.

Do us a favor and don't enlighten us any more with your vast knowledge...we already have someone here that has forgotten more than you could ever know...and he's the antithesis of you!

Move along...nothing to see here... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

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Allen...I love the black hemi Charger...there's something about a black hemi! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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Neat old photos! The black 68 Charger even has the National Hemi Owners Association vanity plate. Awesome cars.

Where was that photo of your black car taken? That black Superbird next to your car looks familiar. I think I've seen it before.

Here's my old high school parking lot photo. Which one of these is not like the others? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Here's my old high school parking lot photo. Which one of these is not like the others? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Does that maroon pickup have a push plate? Oh, you mean that pointy orange car !! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif
wrenching for 30 years... you must be up past your bedtime, like me!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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Yup. A bunch of self importants just like the old folks at the Bullet.

I actually know some of you people, but at this point I really hate to admit it.

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That's the car! It was called Village Standard then, on the corner of Greenleaf & Busse rd. in Elk Grove Village Illinois. I have been working there since Jan. of 1972.

I changed the name to Bill's Village Marathon when I purchased it in 1985, and changed gas suppliers to Marathon.

Did you live or work in the area? rsatz28? Rob Satzke owner of Quality Towing back in the day by chance?

Bill Pankiw

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Yup. A bunch of self importants just like the old folks at the Bullet.

I actually know some of you people, but at this point I really hate to admit it.

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At least once a year one of these guy's drop in......LOL......Amusing..... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Allen...I love the black hemi Charger...there's something about a black hemi! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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Thanks, my triple black car is my favorite... my screen name is the beginning of the VIN number.

Allen

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Neat old photos! The black 68 Charger even has the National Hemi Owners Association vanity plate. Awesome cars.

Where was that photo of your black car taken? That black Superbird next to your car looks familiar. I think I've seen it before.

Here's my old high school parking lot photo. Which one of these is not like the others? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Neat parking lot pic... my high school car was only a 440 Magnum powered Polara... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif Neat car tho!

The meet picture was taken in San Antonio, at North Side Stadium IIRC. The car belongs to a friend in Austin, and was briefly seen in a movie called "4th of July" (I believe that was the name).

I am having ISP connection problems, so please be patient if I am slow to reply...

Allen

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Nice pics guys, Thanks for posting them

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Nice pics guys, Thanks for posting them

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Sorry for the hi-jack... I hope you get a Hemi car soon!

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That's the car! It was called Village Standard then, on the corner of Greenleaf & Busse rd. in Elk Grove Village Illinois. I have been working there since Jan. of 1972.

I changed the name to Bill's Village Marathon when I purchased it in 1985, and changed gas suppliers to Marathon.

Did you live or work in the area? rsatz28? Rob Satzke owner of Quality Towing back in the day by chance?

Bill Pankiw

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Bill,

Right family, but my older brother started/owned Quality. We moved to EG in 68, and my Dad still lives by the HS. You most likely know my Dad. He was the licensing officer for the village for about 10 yrs, before he retired 5-6 yrs ago

I remember your Hemi RR sitting in the corner @ the Standard Station like it was yesterday. My friends and I would comment about "that Hemi" that we would see as we drove around the EG.

I had a 68 400 Dark Green Firebird from 73 to 79, and a friend had a dark green 383 Super Bee & another friend had a 383 RR.

Rob

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Neat old photos! The black 68 Charger even has the National Hemi Owners Association vanity plate. Awesome cars.

Where was that photo of your black car taken? That black Superbird next to your car looks familiar. I think I've seen it before.

Here's my old high school parking lot photo. Which one of these is not like the others? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Nothing like a Superbird parked next to the Family Truckster!!! Do I spy a '71 GTX in that line up as well?

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It was a 72 Roadrunner. The other side of the lot had a T/A Challenger, two brand new Z28s (rich kids), a 68 Camaro, a 71 429 Cobrajet Mustang, a 340 Duster, a 440+6 Cuda, a 65 442, a 64 Chevelle...and the list goes on. The good old days! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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Rob,

Yes I remember your dad. We still do some towing for the Elk Grove Village Police department. Your older brother's name was Rich?

I think I remember the 68 400 Firebird. There sure were a lot of "Green" cars back then! We still do a lot of muscle cars for customers. Thanks for the memories. Now if I can only figure out how to scan that picture from Union Grove & post it...

Bill Pankiw

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Neat old photos! The black 68 Charger even has the National Hemi Owners Association vanity plate. Awesome cars.

Where was that photo of your black car taken? That black Superbird next to your car looks familiar. I think I've seen it before.

Here's my old high school parking lot photo. Which one of these is not like the others? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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dang Steve, that camera could pass for the early 90's. what were you shooting with?

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It was an old, used, Honeywell/Pentax 35mm I got for my 13th birthday. I still have it! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Rob,
Your older brother's name was Rich?

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Bill,

Correct.

Rob

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Soooo... did you buy the R6 Red Hemi Road Runner ???

Got me thinking more about my A4 Platinum RR... so I started a post on another forum:

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...e=0#Post5418223

Allen

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Show-off! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smirk.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Got me thinking more about my A4 Platinum RR... so I started a post on another forum:

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...e=0#Post5418223

Allen

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Incredible car and great story on how you got it, Allen. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Very cool story! Thanks for sharing....