https://thedodgekid.com/2023/08/01/what-color-scheme-would-you-have-ordered/2023-08-01T15:01:43+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2015/12/27/torsion-bar-adjustment/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tb12a.jpgtb12ahttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tb11.jpgtb11https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tb10.jpgtb10https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tb9.jpgtb9https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tb8.jpgtb8https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tb7.jpgtb7Here's a look at the driver's side in the daylight. You get a good look at the lower arm stiffener that is welded to the lower arm to strengthen it.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tb5450blproto.jpgtb5450blprotoThe one I used I bought myself for a Christmas gift, a Proto 5350BL. All the reviews suggest this is a quality tool that will not strip out on you when you on a high torque situation, like when you need a breaker bar. A torsion bar adjuster is not extremely hard to turn but I hate cheap tools.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tb31.jpgtb3https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tb5.jpgtb5Here's the general area under the passenger side lower control arm. Notice the lower control arm is braced with a piece of sheet metal from FirmFeel. This stiffener plate is recommended for heavy duty front sway bars to reduce the stock lower control arms from twisting into mush with hot cornering.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tb4.jpgtb4Here's a closer look at the adjuster for the torsion bar. Tighten (clock-wise) to raise the front end. I turned mine about 40 1/8 turns to raise the car 3/4 inch, or approximately 5 complete turns to raise 3/4 inch.2022-10-28T00:58:25+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2020/12/28/i-have-a-friend-in-denver/2020-12-28T18:29:38+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2020/11/26/dash-switch-replacement/2023-01-22T06:45:39+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2019/05/12/what-does-this-mean/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_8400-1.jpgimg_8400-1https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_8399.jpgimg_83992019-05-13T02:44:35+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2015/11/23/its-alive/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/torqueflightcode.jpgtorqueflightcodehttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rt2.jpgRT2https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/torqueflightfilterin.jpgtorqueflightfilterinhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/yellownight.jpgyellownight2017-04-08T14:45:43+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/1970-dodge-challenger-rt-383-magnum/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_8499.jpgIMG_8499https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_8495.jpgIMG_8495https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_8494.jpgIMG_8494https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_8493.jpgIMG_8493https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_8492.jpgIMG_8492https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_8491.jpgIMG_8491https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_8490.jpgIMG_8490https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_8489.jpgIMG_8489https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_8488.jpgIMG_8488https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_8487.jpgIMG_84872017-04-01T02:33:48+00:00weekly0.6https://thedodgekid.com/contact/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cc5_16b.jpgOLYMPUS 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CAMERA2016-09-18T23:56:41+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2015/11/02/poop-on-pertronix-distributor-for-440/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/roger3.jpgroger3https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/roger2.jpgroger2https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/roger1.jpgroger1https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pert3.jpgpert3https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pert2.jpgpert2https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pert1.jpgpert12015-11-02T00:29:57+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2015/10/13/exhaust-hanger-hangover/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/pipe15.jpgpipe15https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/pipe14.jpgpipe14https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/pipe13.jpgpipe13https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/pipe12.jpgpipe12https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/pipe8.jpgpipe8https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/pipe7.jpgpipe7https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/pipe6.jpgpipe6https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/pipe5.jpgpipe5https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/pipe3.jpgpipe3https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/pipe2.jpgpipe22015-10-13T03:47:54+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2015/09/19/summer-driving-impressions/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/vida.jpgvidahttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/wfm.jpgwfmhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/marvell.jpgmarvellBEFORE ANGLE- side viewhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/waterwetter2.jpgwaterwetter2https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/screen2.jpgscreen22015-09-25T14:41:50+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2015/09/25/driving-impressions-440-six-pack-1970-dodge-challenger-rt/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/commutingphoto.jpgcommutingphotohttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/commuterjump.jpgcommuterjump2015-09-25T14:41:10+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2015/09/08/minor-727-torqueflight-issues/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/tranny15.jpgtranny15https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/tranny14.jpgtranny14https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/tranny13.jpgtranny13https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/tranny12.jpgtranny12https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/tranny11.jpgtranny11https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/tranny10.jpgtranny10https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/tranny9.jpgtranny9https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/tranny7.jpgtranny7https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/tranny6.jpgtranny6https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/tranny4.jpgtranny42015-09-12T21:24:31+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2015/08/23/racing-fuel-blues/2015-08-23T03:27:21+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2015/06/25/bilstein-shock-installation-and-road-report/2015-06-25T03:38:39+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2015/02/26/1978-1985-the-days-of-my-first-challenger/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/first_3.jpgfirst_3Check out the size of those mags and tires on my first car. No doubt needed to crank up that fender clearance! Taken in 1981 by my friend Mike Avery in San Diego, while we were in the Navy,https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/first_2.jpgfirst_2https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/first_1.jpgfirst_1https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/scott.jpgscottThis early 1980's photo is of Scott Douglas, the Ford Expert, part of a triad friendship along with Rick Elliot, the Chevy Expert. When I had my Mustang, Scott was always ready to help me with whatever I needed.2015-05-25T01:05:13+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2015/04/14/1970-dodge-challenger-trans-am/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cc5_14.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cc5_12.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cc5_11.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cc5_6.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cc5_4.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cc5_3.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cc5_2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cc5_1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2015-04-18T03:53:19+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2015/02/02/driving-impressions-on-a-highway-on-ramp/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hwy_entry_13115.jpghwy_entry_131152015-02-02T05:58:09+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2014/12/28/simmering-over-440-overheating-problems-part-5-final/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/coolant_old.jpgcoolant_oldHere's my running collection of drained coolant. Notice the progression from top to bottom from the traditional 50/50 coolant water mix to virtually pure distilled water.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rad_seal3.jpgrad_seal3https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/fanbelt1.jpgfanbelt1https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rad_seal2.jpgrad_seal2https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rad_seal1.jpgrad_seal1https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rad_crud5.jpgrad_crud5https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rad_crud4.jpgrad_crud4https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rad_crud3.jpgrad_crud3https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rad_crud2.jpgrad_crud2At first I was saving the crud from the filter, here is what was in the cooling passages (except for the washer).https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rad_crud1.jpgrad_crud12015-01-26T14:56:45+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2014/11/23/highway-entry-with-kids-in-car/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/old_coolant.jpgold_coolantHere is my collection of drained coolant from my 440. Notice the progression from left to right. I empty about 2.5 gallons per draining. I'm almost at a pure enough state I'm willing to add the Water Wetter. I have some observations about before and after installing the thermostat which I will share in a later article.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/highwayentry.jpghighwayentryClick for video2014-11-23T07:22:30+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2014/10/16/id-take-that-whine-anytime/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ccs_hacienda.jpgCCS_hacienda2014-10-16T05:42:04+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2014/10/09/simmering-over-440-overheating-issues-part-4/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sim14.jpgsim14The old and new hose. New one does not have inside coils.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sim6.jpgsim6Here is the copper screen fitted to the upper connection.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sim13.jpgsim13Corresponding lower tank temp, about 165 F (almost 50 degree difference). But the undeterminable factor is flow potential which is what is improved by the hot tanking and back flushing.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sim12.jpgsim12Corresponding Upper tank temp - about 212Fhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sim11.jpgsim11This is the corresponding laser temp readout from around the thermostat housing with the temp gauge seen in previous photo. (about 218 F) after several high RPM blasts on the highway.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sim10.jpgsim10After a couple of high RPM stretches on the highway, this is the maximum reading on my rally temp gauge. THe last shop visit including fixing this gauge which wasn't working. For the moment, my life centers around what this gauge does.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sim9.jpgsim9Here's a view of the upper tubes before I added distilled water into the hole.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sim8.jpgsim8And with the upper connection fully inserted into the upper hose. Copper screen should not interfere with the area involved with clamping to avoid leaks.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sim7.jpgsim7Sliding the hose on and over the copper screen.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sim5.jpgsim5Here's how I roughly fit some copper screen into and around the lip of the upper rad inflow pipe. Then trim to size with a scissors.2014-10-09T05:33:57+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2014/09/25/simmering-over-440-overheating-issues-part-2/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/rad_protect.jpgrad_protectDisconnect the fan shroud from the radiator and you do not need to remove the fan. Protect the radiator during lift out by placing a protective material (fender cover) to prevent gouging your radiator with the fan blades. Remove lower hose before lifting radiator out.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/rad_iv.jpgrad_ivI just needed something to plug the overflow hole so my vinegar solution didn't drain on the ground.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/hiflowstat.jpghiflowstathttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/stat_parts.jpgstat_partsParts I ordered that I didn't need.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/rad_out.jpgrad_outI flushed out the residual coolant in preparation for cleaning.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/rad_old_stat.jpgrad_old_statHere' s the one that was in there, a no frills unit.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/rad_hoth20.jpgrad_hotH20https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/rad_cleaners.jpgrad_cleaners2014-10-06T05:35:53+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2014/08/28/simmering-over-440-overheating-issues/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cool_scoop_yes.jpgcool_scoop_yesWith the flip of your Phillips Screwdriver, you can remove the metal plates that block the opening that keep the low flying birds from getting sucked in and have a functioning ram air bulge hood.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cool_scoop_no.jpgcool_scoop_noIn this close up of the R/T hood scoop, you can see how the Factory set them as "non-functional" bulge hood.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cool_fact_fan.jpgcool_fact_fanHere's a close up of my steel fan and clutch and fan shroud connected to a 4 core steel radiator.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cool_deflector.jpgcool_deflectorHere is the under hood look at what is behind the hood scoop. You see a water deflector which allows air to pass over and directs water (and air) laterally to a hood rail.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cool_cowl.jpgcool_cowlIf I were to cut a perfectly good piece of sheet metal (which I will not), the back o fthe bulge would be a nice customization spot to vent a hot engine compartment.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cool_catch.jpgcooL_catchMy O'Reilly Auto Parts Special. Before I put this in, my engine would spew coolant, now even with the engine getting excessively hot after high speed driving, the large can size is just large enough to catch the whole burp. Good thing I decided to by the larger overflow "can"2014-10-05T07:14:11+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2014/10/02/simmering-over-440-overheating-issues-part-3/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/howard3.jpghoward3Here's we're filling the rad from the bottom to do a flow test. When the water spews out the top for a second, let go and see how far the water jets from the bottom. Photo by Challen https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/howard1.jpghoward1A local shop in nearby San Carlos recommended by my exhaust system guy. Photo by Challenhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/howard_screen-e1412305343909.jpghoward_screenCopper screen to be used as a crud catcher before the crud goes into the radiator (at least the big chunks). Photo by Challen2014-10-05T07:13:33+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2014/09/18/challenger-near-the-haunted-house/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ccs_green.jpgCCS_green2014-09-18T13:23:23+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2014/09/11/a-close-call-with-luck/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ccs_ta.jpgCCS_TA2014-09-11T05:12:30+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2014/09/04/challens-challenger-story-the-beginning/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ccs_red.jpgCCS_red2014-09-06T18:36:11+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2014/07/20/my-first-dodge-challenger-in-storage/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_7108.jpgMy First ChallengerFirst Challenger a 1971 as in the area it was stored while I was away serving overseas in the Navy after 1983.2014-07-20T04:32:03+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2014/06/29/six-pack-accelerator-pump-nozzle-change/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/noz_8.jpgnoz_8Ahhh… made it. Carefulyl and gently tightened the screw to slightly tighter than I felt before and pulled the screwdriver out to see the choke plate in its non-op position.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/vid_noz.jpgVid_nozhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/noz_9.jpgnoz_9Done. The test drive that day revealed NO popping out the carb. I thought I had fixed the problem. But as I push the engine harder, like I did the following weekend. It still backfires through the carb under harder acceleration. When this thing stops popping, it is going to accelerate like mad money. Notice the 340 decal - this air cleaner assembly was from my Challenger T/A when I first bought it. It was the wrong assembly for a small block, but correct for a big block. I sold the T/A a few years ago, it was completely restored with the correct small block T/A air cleaner. I may keep this decal on just as a remembrance of the old car and to mess with people's minds.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/noz_7.jpgnoz_7I'm taking this picture with my free hand so it's not in focus. This action you need to be rid of all distractions, you do not want to drop tis sucker into your carb throat. You need to guide this into the open hole like your life (in the near term) depends on it!https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/noz_6.jpgnoz_6https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/noz_5.jpgnoz_5Here's a top view. and the new top washer/seal that I chose to replace since the is little or no risk in replacing that one. I've read somewhere on the Net that you don;t need to go larger than a #35 on the street. I've also heard from Julius Steuer that he usually goes two sizes up. Which would be a #35.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/noz_4.jpgnoz_4Here's a shot at the two nozzles. Left is a #31 and the right is a #35, two sizes larger. Bottom view.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/noz_3.jpgnoz_3I loosened the retaining screw and used a needle nose pliers to very carefully pull the assembly out. I was worried about two things: 1. dropping the nozzle; 2) losing the flat gasket you see still laying in the proper position on the carb. I decided not to move that as I considered it too risky. The carb is almost new, so I presumed the gasket is still in okay shape to seal. https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/noz_2.jpgnoz_2In order to stabilize the choke plate, use a device like this screwdriver, to hold the choke open the max amount. It frees up your hands and allows you to concentrate completely on the removal and replacement of the nozzle. https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/noz_1.jpgnoz_1Problem: How can you safely change an accelerator pump nozzle with a choke plate in the way… answer, you have to be extremely careful. It can be done but the no one is going to recommend you do it without taking the carb off the car. This is how I did it (see next photos). Gently feel the torque on the screw before removing for your "feel" reference.2014-06-29T22:05:13+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2014/06/23/440-six-pack-changing-secondary-springs/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/spring_colors.jpgspring_colorshttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/spring_cheek.jpgspring_cheekhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fbsite.jpgFBSitehttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/springs_kit_nofit.jpgsprings_kit_nofithttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/springs_clip_removal.jpgsprings_clip_removalhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/spring_set_in_place.jpgspring_set_in_placehttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/spring_oncarb_install.jpgspring_oncarb_installhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/spring_corkseal.jpgspring_corksealhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/spring_carbs.jpgspring_carbs2014-06-23T03:43:07+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2014/06/02/mopar-alley-rally-2014/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/xrr.jpgxrrhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/xracer.jpgxracerhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/xpurpleconv.jpgxpurpleconvhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/xpink.jpgxpinkhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/xold.jpgxoldhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/xnewchallengers.jpgxnewchallengershttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/xhotrod.jpgxhotrodhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/xgreenbomb.jpgxgreenbombhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/xemblem.jpgxemblemhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/xbugjuice.jpgxbugjuice2014-06-06T22:58:42+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2014/05/24/when-the-rubber-meets-the-road/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/gt350_40.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lagunaseca.jpglagunasecahttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tire.jpgtire2014-05-25T20:39:50+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2014/05/17/back-to-the-future/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/paly5.jpgPaly5Just look at the money they pumped into this high school football field. I guess, considering it is within a mile of Stanford Stadium where the Cardinal (once the "Indians") play, they needed to spruce things up. Belive it or not, my two kids are hiding with their heads out of view in my car.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/paly4.jpgPaly4Palo Alto HIgh School auto shop, where Mr. O.D. Mitchell awarded me twice as many units for taking Auto in my senior year because I did the work. I also won the Industrial Arts Award. Mr. Mitchell was one of most important mentors I had in my youth. He told me once, "Yee, most teenagers have one of three vices: sex, drugs and speed... Yours is speed."https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/paly3.jpgPaly3Palo Alto High School and the current day entry gate to the football field. Man, they sure beautified this area since 1980. It looked like a dump with a cheap cyclone fence in 1980. Sure makes for a nice photo-op with my Challenger though!https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/paly2.jpgPaly2Where the street machine craze went real- Palo Alto High School, the back parking lot where between1978-1980 we practiced the loosening of our youthful daring, restrained by a world of academics and motor vehicle law. It was in this part of the parking lot where many a street machine came screaming at high R's and high G's around the end of the lot with tires laying down prodigious amounts of rear and sometimes front tire rubber across the barren asphalt.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/paly1.jpgPaly1In the back parking lot of Palo Alto High School, the boys' gym in the background. Same building as in 1980 and many years before, but we didn't have the cool looking Viking Ship paint job back in then.2014-05-17T22:07:49+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/2014/05/10/high-school-flash-back/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/nowparkinglot.jpgNowParkinglotHere's a recent (2014) photo of the same area of the parking lot as was in the 1979 group photo. Photo by Challenhttps://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/grouppic.jpggrouppicA partial gathering of the PASM Association, the Palo Alto Street Machine Association. Photo taken by yearbook staff in1979. I was on the yearbook staff that year, so I made sure we got this photo in. Too bad one of my friends decided it was cool too draw over it with his pen. Location, the back parking lot of Palo Alto High School.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/shopteachers.jpgshopteachersThree of my Industrial Arts teachers at Palo Alto from 1976-1980, from left to right, Bud Jamison (Architecture), O.D. Mitchell (Auto Shop), and Bob Hoskins (Metal/Algebra/Geometry). All of my teachers were great, but Mr.Mitchell was my favorite through 4 years of Auto Shop. Photo is from my 1979, Junior year, Yearbook.https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/seniorpic.jpgseniorpicI didn't know the PALY yearbook staff was not print my write up I submitted with my photo. At the discretion of some high schooler in 1980, I will only be known as the guy with his Challenger2014-05-10T06:29:01+00:00monthlyhttps://thedodgekid.com/about/https://thedodgekid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/thedodgekid.jpgtheDodgeKidThe Dodge Kid in his youth about 1976. I think I wore this hat everyday through my Freshman year in high school. 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