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  1. Tom and Vipers

    Solo Cross Country Trip in Viper Contingency Plans

    I'm planning to drive my 96 modded GTS (aka Bad Viper) from Nevada to Pennsylvania and want to plan for the Unforeseen. To start with, I want to have: Full Internet Access (smart phone or laptop - don't have one yet!) Extra space in the event I get a flat rear tire and have to use the donut...
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    Gen 2 Cruise Control Installation that uses OE style Stalk Controls

    I think it was something like that. The key was finding the stalk "doner." Or course, replacing the stalk involves the steering column which can be a nightmare due to air bag and anti-theft puzzles.
  3. Tom and Vipers

    Gen 2 Cruise Control Installation that uses OE style Stalk Controls

    I seem to recall years ago a Gen 2 cruise control install that replaced the turn signal stalk with another Mopar OE stalk that also had the CC controls in it. I think Bill Pemberton may be been tangentially involved. Anything like that available or just do the Snake Oyl?
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    Shifter Knob and Short Throw Shifter...

    This is somewhat OT, but with a stock single synchro T56, instead of a shorter shifter, I basically need a long crowbar to produce enough force to get past the synchro. I have the MGW and then drove a stock one and oh what an improvement. At some point I will be removing the MGW and replacing...
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    Spot Repair - Blending - Technique question

    I can clear the whole panel, but 1/2 of it will sanded clear. OK base one base is problematic - just what I expected. So primer it! Its funny , this spot repair started small and simple and has balooned to about twice the effort ! (so what else is new! Thanks Tom
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    Spot Repair - Blending - Technique question

    I'm in the midst of a small spot repair on a base/clear panel. (Hennessy front fascia) From what I can gather, you do not have to match the repair primer and base layers with the OE layers. The repair simply goes on top of what OE layers you have left after you have completed the damaged...
  7. Tom and Vipers

    Need a Sub Category for Restoration Activities: Painting, Collision Repair, Interior

    But mostly painting. Lot of painting going on and no obvious place to congregate.
  8. Tom and Vipers

    BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2: Best value these days?

    ToD meet sounds good and glad to see people catching on. I've spent many hours scouring Gazettes looking for the curliest corkscrew roads out there - and I've ended on dirt roads a lot of the time. So what do you actually do at one of these ToD meets? I know cops are around a lot. A...
  9. Tom and Vipers

    Shipping a 1996 GTS Open Carrier - Do's and Don'ts?

    viper k, The car is Wayne Skiles' car he ran at the Silver State. He had a ton of work done to it. I fixed the carbon fiber hood fit and had the suspension/brakes completely rebuilt. Also new Center Force unobtanium clutch & aluminum flywheel. I'm currently painting the hood and fascia...
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    BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2: Best value these days?

    Tail of Dragon....(!) I HATE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! ..uh, was I typing out loud? I was momentarily overcome by a Rage of Jealousy... Did the Nashville VOI and made a point to drive it. THERE WERE NO OTHER VIPERS THERE! Are you kidding me? One of the most remarkable windy roads in the world...
  11. Tom and Vipers

    Kumho 315s on 17x13 rim?

    Lots of cheap 315's out there. So what is the verdict on the 17x13 rim? Not to mention $95 fronts. Like a set of tires for a Viper for $500? I think the thinking is clear here.
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    BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2: Best value these days?

    Treadwear of 300 caught my eye. No Kuhmos. No Nittos. Michelin 25% more money with only 220 treadwear I thought 17's might be cheaper, but they actually aren't (and much less selection), however, there is a $99 275/40zr17 out there.
  13. Tom and Vipers

    Black or Red

    I like the red. With black you can't see the wheels at a distance. Many track cars are painted as "loud" as possible so they are easily identifyable. Of course on the street, the cops will be looking for that "white Viper w/red wheels." I just saw a gray import with dark red wheels this AM...
  14. Tom and Vipers

    Black GTS w/Red stripes and Yellow wheels... Yes?... No?...

    Hummm.... That Vintage Gold Plasti Dip might just be the cure for some Yellows! (Yellow Wheels = NO always) I'm sure they make Black and Red too - red wheels/red stripes?
  15. Tom and Vipers

    Killed a 335/30ZR18 Pilot SX MXX3 - any chance to find a 50% used one???

    Jack B, I was not aware of documented MXX failures. Were these at 80 mph on interstate or at drag strip, road course, or open road race? I want to make some cross country tours and was intending to use up the MXX's. They all have 5.5 to 7 32nds which really hurts - they aren't used up much...
  16. Tom and Vipers

    Mystery Screw Left Over: Window Regulator Clip Replacement

    I'm going to list the fasteners as I remember them: NOTE: The release cover was already off. Door panel (1) Washer Screw, rear bottom (1) Washer Screw, front (2) Oval w/washer screws, front top by release latch (1) Washer Screw, long, lower rear of latch (2) Washer Screw, behind speaker (3)...
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    Mystery Screw Left Over: Window Regulator Clip Replacement

    I very carefully collected all the screws and nuts and when I completed the job, I had this one left over. It has the oval head w/washer which implies it is a trim screw with the head visible. But I'm at a complete loss. For now, its in a labelled bag. Any help would be appreciated...
  18. Tom and Vipers

    Black GTS w/Red stripes and Yellow wheels... Yes?... No?...

    EDIT: Wow, I never thought the response would be so..... sensible! Wow, no wonder the guy still has those yellows for sale. My original thought was to have red wheels and red stripes but I guess that sucks too, right? ____________________________________________ I took a new 2000 GTS to...
  19. Tom and Vipers

    Should unavailable parts discourage me from buying a Viper?

    Viper -v- Corvette should never be compared. EVERY Viper is fast. Only a handful of Corvettes with mega options are as fast. Basically Viper is a $100k car and Corvette is a $50k car. And the loaded Corvettes look about the same as the striped down ones. In other words, no comparison.
  20. Tom and Vipers

    Black GTS w/Red stripes and Yellow wheels... Yes?... No?...

    I once bought a striped shirt that I thought looked good but they crucified me at the lunch table. Now, I'm getting slammed for harboring such a thought! (black,red,yellow)
  21. Tom and Vipers

    Window Regulator: Failure: Plastic Block(Shuttle) Breakes: Replacements?

    I just completed my repair using the $28 ppd shuttles for the Dodge Minivan as offered on eBay. THEY ARE IDENTICAL !!!!! Great deal. (Also turned out my JB weld repair of my shuttle did not fail either (!), instead, it broke off one of the arms that hold it on the track.
  22. Tom and Vipers

    Shipping set of tires/wheels: Fedex or FreightQuote?

    I just ran some numbers from NV 89701 to PA 15644. A rear is 60# so I did 65 and Fedex was just over $70 with no account. So figure $1 per pound. Maybe 0.8 if you have an account. Freight Quote was over $350 which was surprising. Need to check Greyhound as you suggest. Actually I did good...
  23. Tom and Vipers

    Take my viper off my hands for $35,000

    Oh Man, this is the WORST TIME OF THE YEAR TO SELL ANY CAR! The used car market dies right after the 4th of July and gets even worse month by monty until you hit December. January 2nd, the market EXPLODES upward! Lots of theories why this happens but it is true. You really want to buy in...
  24. Tom and Vipers

    Avoiding emissions testing...Leasing Company?

    I wonder how they "check for cats" when the Viper has them completely enclosed in the side sils.
  25. Tom and Vipers

    Shipping set of tires/wheels: Fedex or FreightQuote?

    Much to my amazement, my rear tire/wheel weighed 60.2 pounds. So I'm guessing the complete set is almost 200 pounds. Fedex w/o discount is just over $1 per pound from NV to PA so that is over $200. I tried to get a FreightQuote cost, but they have shut me out of their site for some reason...

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