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Robert Russell

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Expertise

Mechanical, Body, Historical, MOPAR, GM, Ford, Packard, 1930-1975

Experience in the area

Former Chrysler Tech., Project Manager for Antique and Classic Car Dealership. Owner/Driver of Classic Cars Since 1972

Organizations

AACA, North GA Mopar Club, Packards International, W.P. Chrysler Club

Education/Credentials

High School Auto Shop plus Adult Night School

Past/Present Clients

California Car Company, Roswell, GA

What do you like about this subject?

It's my passion

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

Always trying to improve technical knowledge. Is there a better way to do things using modern technology and parts in vintage cars without permanently deviating from originality? ie. I like drivers rather than musium pieces (they're full size models of the car they used to be!)

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Unhardened valve seats on small block Mopars will "ridge" severely in long-term use. Early Pinto 4 cyl have a tendency for flattened cam shafts at about the 60K level.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

There is no equal to an original car. Even showing a bit of wear, original trumps all but the most through, high buck restorations. And, even here, you end up with a hand-built car to tolerances not typically found in a manufactured originsl. Pintos and Vegas are junk, despite rising desirability with Boomers.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
richard	05/11/12	10	10	10
alex	05/10/12	10	10	10
Steven	05/04/12	10	10	10	Very fast and friendly responce. It's great .....
Ray M.	04/06/12	10	10	10	Mr.Robert Russell is the BEST. HE'S .....
Frank	03/25/12	10	10	10	quick response and I bookmarked your website .....

Recent Answers from Robert Russell

2012-05-10 66 mustang:

Hello Alex, There are a couple of recommendations and thought processes I recommend to folks wanting to hop up a basically stock vehicle affordably and reliably. And my version of performance is less

2012-05-08 power steering:

Hello Richard, There are many people interested in this conversion for the same reasons you are! We want to keep driving our cars but a few modern conveniences would be nice. Researching the topic

2012-05-03 car left in storage won't start:

Hello Steven, It sounds like your engine is "stuck" or has formed internal rust sufficient that the pistons will not move in the cylinders. This is a very common condition with cars that have been sitting

2012-05-02 1955 plymouth:

Hello ole, This one took a while to research so I apologize for the delay! There are a number of vintage parts sources, both old and new, for your Plymouth. In addition, these same people have the interchange

2012-04-26 66 mustang:

Hello Alex, I think you've just run into a case of "old car stuff" or the coincidental failure of systems not for any particular reason other than the fact that the car's 50 years old! Therefore

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