1955 Dodge Royal on 2040-cars
Troutdale, Oregon, United States
SPECIFICATIONS:
ENGINE: 354cu. in Hemi motor, 3/4 camshaft, bored to 30 over
3 Holley Carburetors
Hi-rise polished aluminum intake manifold
March serpentine billet pulley system
Polished finned valve covers
Modified 700R4 transmission
EXTERIOR: Show Quality Black & Pewter exterior paint, with scalloped metallic orange
Pin striping by Mitch Kim
Powder coated bumper brackets
Triple-plated chrome bumpers & grill
FRAME: Heidts front suspension, FATMAN frame from firewall forward
Heavy-duty front sway bar
Custom driveshaft
Ford 9" rear end
350 Gears
Lowered rear end with leaf springs
INTERIOR: Custom Jaguar leather upholstered seats, Center console, side panels
Rear custom fabricated leather seat
Marine grade carpets
Dynmat sound insulation
Flaming River chrome tilt column & steering wheel
Refaced instument cluster
Trunk is both carpeted and upholstered
OTHER: Rack & pinion steering system
Wildwood Rear disc brakes, calipers, and rotors
New gas tank
Coker White Wall tires
Beautifully powder-coated wheels, fabricated by Rogers Wheel Shop
Custom shifter
Vintage Air Conditioning
New subtle tinted windshield
Electronic ignition system
Mustang II power steering box
Dodge Caliber for Sale
- Dodge: "330" 2 door sedan 330(US $8,700.00)
- Dodge: coronet 440(US $12,000.00)
- Dodge caliber srt4(US $2,000.00)
- Dodge caliber sxt hatchback 4-door(US $2,000.00)
- Sxt 2.0l power windows power door locks tachometer air conditioning alloy wheels(US $11,990.00)
- 2008 dodge caliber srt-4 hatchback 4-door 2.4l
Auto Services in Oregon
Zilkoski Auto Electric ★★★★★
Trifer Auto Glass & Window Tint ★★★★★
Stephenson Automotive ★★★★★
Salem Transmission Service ★★★★★
Ricks Quality Import Service ★★★★★
Richmond`s Service ★★★★★
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NHTSA probing Ram recall pace, communication
Tue, 28 Oct 2014The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that it's looking into Chrysler Group's handling of a pair of recalls affecting roughly one million Ram pickup trucks. Reuters is reporting that the regulatory agency is focusing on the availability (or lack thereof) of parts and "poor communications" from the automaker in its investigation.
"Customers have been advised in accordance with the regulations governing recalls," Chrysler spokesman Eric Mayne told Reuters via email. "We are continually replenishing our supply of replacement parts. Chrysler Group regrets any inconvenience our customers may have experienced."
NHTSA disagrees, arguing that the recalls, which affect 972,000 trucks from 2003 to 2012, are being delayed by the lack of parts.
Fiat Chrysler posts record Q3 profit thanks to U.S. trucks and Jeep
Wed, Oct 28 2020MILAN — A rebound in car production in Fiat Chrysler on Wednesday reported record third-quarter earnings as production returned to nearly pre-pandemic levels. The Italian-American automaker, which is finalizing its full merger with French rival PSA Peugeot, reported a net profit in the three months ending Sept. 30 of $1.4 billion (1.2 billion euros). That compares with a loss of 179 million euros a year earlier. The carmaker reported adjusted earnings before tax and interest in North America of 2.5 billion euros. That offset deepening losses in Europe, Asia and at its Maserati luxury marquee. Latin America, the only other region to post a profit, saw it narrow by two-thirds to 46 million euros. “Our record results were driven by our teamÂ’s tremendous performance in North America,” CEO Mike Manley said in a statement. Overall, the carmaker said global earnings before tax and interest were a record 2.3 billion euros despite a 6% fall in revenues to 26 billion euros. Global shipments were down 3%, due largely to plant retooling in North American to produce the new Jeep Grand Wagoneer in the luxury SUV segment and the discontinuation of the Dodge Grand Caravan classic minivan. Fiat Chrysler announced earlier Wednesday that its merger with PSA Peugeot is on track to be finalized by the end of the first quarter of 2021, as planned. To meet regulatory concerns, the French carmaker is selling a small stake in a components maker to get below 40% ownership. The new automaker, to be called Stellantis, will be the fourth biggest producer in the world. Earnings/Financials Chrysler Dodge Fiat Jeep RAM Citroen Peugeot
Performance doesn't matter anymore, it's all about the feel
Wed, Aug 24 2022We've just had a week of supercars and high-end EVs revealed. Many of them boast outrageous performance specs. There were multiple vehicles with horsepower in the four-figure range, and not just sports cars, but SUVs with 0-60 mph times under 3.5 seconds. And it's not just a rarified set of supercar builders, comparatively small tuners are also building this stuff. Going fast is easy nowadays and getting easier. So what will distinguish the greats from the wannabes? It's all about how a car feels. This may seem obvious. "Of course it matters that a car should have good steering feel and a playful chassis!" you say. "Why are you being paid for this stuff?" But a lot of automakers have missed the memo. This past week I spent some time in a BMW M4 Competition convertible, and it's a perfect example of prioritizing performance over experience. It boggles my mind how a company can create such dead and disconnected steering; the weight never changes, there's no feel whatsoever. The chassis is inflappable, but to a fault, because it doesn't feel like anything you're doing is difficult or exciting. The car is astoundingly fast and capable, but it feels less like driving a car and more like tapping in a heading on the Enterprise-D. I also happened to drive something of comparable performance that was much more enjoyable: a Mercedes-AMG GT. It was a basic model with the Stealth Edition blackout package, and even though it had a twin-turbo V8 instead of a six-cylinder, it only made 20 more horsepower. The power wasn't the big differentiator, it was (say it with me) the feel. While not the best example, the steering builds resistance as you dial in lock, giving you a better idea of what's happening up front. Pulses and vibrations come back to you as you move over bumpy pavement in corners. The chassis isn't quite as buttoned down, either, providing a little bit of body roll that tells you you're pushing it. It's also easier to feel when the car is wanting to understeer or oversteer, and how your throttle and steering inputs are affecting it. The whole thing is much more involving, exciting and fun. 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Stealth Edition View 8 Photos That's also to say nothing of the Merc's sounds. That V8 is maybe not the best sounding engine, but its urgent churn through the opened-up exhaust gets your heart racing. It also seems like it's vibrating the whole cabin, so you feel it as much as you hear it.