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From what I read people didnt need to modify the firewall. it is just in my case the drivers side manifold did hit the fire wall. Now, that could be because I was using a 67 big block K member which could be different than the 68-69 K members or normal factory tolerances or the casting number...

So I found this: Bucket seat tracks 68-69 seat frames between A and B are the same. So there is a possibility the 6-way could bolt up to the seat frame. However that same post says that the seat tracks are different between A & B, but doesnt say what is different... So there is a shot...

With those b bodies manifolds it is a TIGHT fit. I ran them when I broke in the 383 in my dart (it’s an original big block car). They hit the firewall. Everything you said can be done to swap in a big block. You didn’t mention if your car was column shifted or had a console. There is more...

Hello everyone, So as I am suppose to be getting ready for work my mind went down yet another rabbit hole: I may have access to getting a reproduction 69 b body 6-way manual seat track and was wondering if it would not only bolt up to a 67 dart bucket seat, but if it would bolt to the...

This past weekend I needed the jack stands that held up the GTS to lift the Packard up so I could change the front wheel bearings. before I set the GTS on the ground I was able to install the Z bar. That was a pain in the ***. But it fits better now and the operation is a lot smoother! I...

Well I was able to get a little time in on the GTS while home. One issue that has been there since the start is the interference of the Z bar and the headers. Never really took the time to fix it since I could never get the car to run right and the steering was always a pain. Well I had the...

Awesome thank you guys!! I guess I missed this section in the FSM...

Hello, I am finally getting to the point where I believe I can enjoy my 67 Dart on the road. The build thread is in my signature but it is a 383 with TTI long tube headers and a four speed. Other parts in my following discussion are a rebuilt federal power steering pump and a rebuilt...

I made it back to where the car is for a family function and got some time in-between winterizing the other vehicles. I finally started it after the work that was described above and holy cow!! You could balance a nickel on that engine at idle it was so smooth! the idle sounded awesome! After...

I was back at it this past weekend. I was able to get all the retainers and locks changed out on both sides. I cleaned both rocker shaft assemblies and insured the oil drain holes were oriented properly. I Installed all the push rods and rotated the engine to make sure everything worked...

This past weekend I was in the area for a wedding so I got a little time to work on the GTS. Got the passenger side keepers and retainers installed Still have to do the drivers side. Then its on to more inspection and hopefully getting it back together.

Life is really busy... but I was able to finally look into adding in the lifter, putting in a new rocker and rocker shaft, reinstall the the keepers and be good to go! well that didnt exactly happen. As I looked into the keepers, I noticed I had 4 groove and 2 groove valve stems. Looking into...

yea it does appear that the gap is greater than what is on a stock 440 head I have sitting around. Yes the keeper for the intake does appear less round, like it was designed to have a gap. I dont know if it was for a bigger valve because I have the 3/8ths valve stems. I dont think Mopar had...

My notes are not wrong. I checked the receipts. The part numbers I listed are what I ordered. I will say that what is on my receipt and what is on the engine is not the same thing. I can only assume the machine shop used something they had on hand or ordered something else. Which now begs to...

So according to my notes these are the keepers and retainers I got: Mopar Performance P4120618 Mopar Performance Valve Keepers | Summit Racing Crane Cams 99969-16 Crane Steel Valve Spring Retainers | Summit Racing But… the stuff on the car does not look like what those pictures look like