Chrysler is recalling more than 900,000 vehicles for two separate defects. The 3.6L engine, when combined with the 160 amp alternator, may pose a fire hazard. Vehicles affected include the 300, Charger, Challenger, Durango and Grand Cherokee. Wranglers equipped with heated mirrors are also being recalled due to a possible fire hazard. Find more info at Left Lane News.
New replacement parts for 1972-93 Dodge 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton pickups, as well as Ramchargers, are now available through LMC Truck. This was a gap in the automotive reproduction industry that is finally being addressed! The variety of parts is currently limited but it’s a start. Find more info at LMC Truck.
Display your Mopar obsession this Halloween with a Jack-O-Lantern Challenger. Sure beats two triangle eyes and a triangle nose. Find more info at Motor Authority.
Hot Rod magazine’s Ryan Brutt stumbled upon a shop that appears to specialize in Mopars. While the exterior looks like a graveyard, given the fact that the shop houses restored Mopars, one can only hope that these diamonds in the rough are only biding their time until they shine again. Find more info at Hot Rod. More pics after the jump!
Jalopnik reviewed the Scat Pack Challenger. Did the author like it? In summary: “Spinal Tap: The Car.” Read the entire review here. 
So you want a V8 powered muscle car and you don’t want to spend a lot of money. Torque News did a window sticker comparison among the usual suspects. No options, just 8 cylinders. The Challenger R/T is the least expensive: $435 less expensive than the Mustang and $2010 less expensive than the Camaro! Read more at Torque News.
Yes, you read that right. Apparently, somebody shoehorned a diesel into a late model Charger. Why? Why not? Find more info at BangShift. Video after the jump!
Chrysler has released some teaser shots of what to expect at SEMA in a few weeks. Included are a Poison Dart R/T (love that name) and a Challenger T/A. Find more info at CarBuzz. More pics after the jump!
Mopar Blog will be at SEMA again this year so stay tuned for a complete gallery from the Mopar booth! If you missed it last year, check out our SEMA 2013 coverage.
Bring A Trailer has located this beautiful 1969 Dart GT for sale in St Louis. It has a fresh 340 with 5k miles, 727 and full TTi exhaust, power steering and 4 wheel disc power brakes. It was recently reduced by two grand to $16,000. Drop the top and enjoy the ride. Find the original ad at For A-Bodies Only. More pcs after the jump!
Recipe for a car to run moonshine: 1. A big block Mopar (of course) in a nondescript color. 2. Extra rear leaf springs to maintain a stock ride height when laden down with moonshine. 3. A rear light disconnect switch for running in stealth mode. Bring A Trailer is featuring this 1966 4-speed Hemi Coronet that once belonged to moonshine runner Wily Clay Call. The 426 is not original but all else appears to be. Now I’ve got that Steve Earl song in my head. Find the original ad DC Classic Cars. More pics after the jump!
