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If I toss my slant back together, am I going to find that these marks are from the connecting rods hitting the thrust bearings? (See photo.) I'm assuming so... I'm just too lazy to put it back together to confirm, at this point. If so, is this normal?!

What are people using for crank and cam position sensing with Megasquirt on their /6? I was hoping to avoid a crank-shaft position sensor in favor of adapting a "high resolution" cam shaft position sensor (replacing the distributor, obviously). But, from the documentation, the only option I...

So... I just found it curious that there is an "almost floating" metal rod in the head. I mean it can't go anywhere, but it's "loose". Doesn't look like something that could have been put in there AFTER manufacturing, so I'm guessing it's a byproduct of the casting process? May it held...

which design is your favorite?

What do you think of this? Fixable? Ignore? Future Coffee Table? I *was* planning a full rebuild with upgrades, head porting, higher compression for this engine. The head looks good. Actually, the cylinders look really good. But this crack?! Ugh. Is this common? Why would the block...

I bought a new (custom made) driveshaft: good-bye trunnion Joint. Question: the old Trunnion joint bolted to the Trans with these crazy long nuts. The new front u-joint flange is much thicker, so using the old nuts would result in unused threads on the nut. (I can't have that!) So I'm...

Broke some studs of my front hanger when removing it. Can't find the studs. Maybe someone has a good front hanger with good studs? It's for a 1965 Valiant. Not sure if the b/c bodies used the same leafs. Thanks, Joe

2 used adapters to convert from the 5 on 4" small bolt pattern to the 5 on 4.5" large bolt pattern. $40 obo Eden Prairie, MN 55346 (buy pays shipping)

See photo. These are off of a 1965 Valiant. Eden Pairie, MN 55346 (pick-up only)

I've upgraded my front-end to disc breaks. These are the take-off parts. Upper & lower ball joints Spindles Upper control arm Front Drums with some life left in them. Eden Prairie, MN 55346 (pick up only... )

$40 obo. See photo. Eden Prairie, MN 55346 ( I'd rather not ship them, but it could be arranged.)

Free-bee! Must pick-up. Will not ship or deliver. The diff seems fine. The right rear drum break cylinder is leaking a bit. Also, the shoe back-plates are warn. The right rear drum has a groove, but I think it's got some life left on it. Eden Pairie, MN 55346 Note: I also have 5 13x5.5"...

Anybody know of a source for these? (see photo.) I cannot find them anywhere. I'll likely just use grade-8 bolts, but they will not fit quite as snug... due to the press-in knurls. Thanks.

I'm trying to figure out what rims work with the Wilwood brake kits (mostly because they have that funny oversize 'dust cover' in the center.) I like the Torq Thrust D's (15") but I don't think they'll fit. Wondering what 15" rims people are running with Wilwoods on their early A-bodies...

4 Mopar Cop Car Wheels 16"x7" (4.5" lug) See my add on craigslist, here: $220/obo 4 Mopar Cop Car Wheels 16"x7" (4.5" lug) Thanks, Joe

I'm considering a 4 post lift. Opinions? I have a quickjack, which I kind of like. But in most situations it isn't much better than a good jack with good jack stands. And I really would like to get my car much higher for many things. Also, in some scenarios, I might be able to put the quick...

Anybody out there running Willwoods with 15" or 16" rims with 9" dog-dish hubcaps? Please don't tell me: don't do it. That is not productive. I want to, if I can find the right rims. I know the Willwood hubs need a larger center hole in the rim. I see rims out there that *might* work, but I...

Anybody ever use one of these? I *was* planning to cut out the rusted area and fabricate my own 'patch'. This thing looks like it *might* save me some time... (But it's damn expensive for what it is.) I guess I'm a little skeptical. MM8151 - 1960-76 Mopar A-Body Front Frame Rail Repair Cap...

I need to replace my drivers side floorpan. I see several options out there. Some 18 gauge some 19 gauge. (Not sure what the orignal OEM thickness was.) Anyway, what's the best/worst manufacturer out there for floor pans? Thanks, Joe

The 'factory-ish' (aftermarket cheepo) alternator on my 1965 Valiant (/6) needs replacement. It's drawing > 1Amp while the car is off. I'm guessing the diodes are "leaky". I already have a 70's-ish voltage regulator. So, just in the interest of 'fewer wires' I'm wondering if folks are...

I have a 1965 Valiant w/ 225 /6. For compatibility reasons I want to figure out if it's REALLY a 1965. (Someone dropped in a performance cam, but for all I know the whole motor has been replaced.) Is there a year code on the casting? And how would one decode that?

Looking for a skilled welder in Minneapolis for my 1965 unibody...

MDC46SD Right Stuff Detailing 4-Wheel Disc Brake Conversion Kits MDC46SD It's a 4-wheel disc conversion with, seemingly, all the parts. I'm swapping out the 7.25" rear-end at the same time so I need rear breaks anyway (else I'd be ok with rear drumbs with 4.5" pattern). Anyway, experiences...

I'm looking to upgrade my 1965 Valiant from a 7.25" rearend (with 4" lug pattern) to a 4.5" lug rearend ( 8.25" or 8.75" or bigger -- if i needed to for fitment.) I'll probably gear it down (maybe 3.90:1 or even 4.10:1). Recommendations?

Long story short: I have 13" rims, 9" drums, 5x4" lug pattern. The best options I find for a disk brake conversion push me to 5x4.5" lug pattern. I don't want to replace the rear axle (yet). So, has anyone found steel rims that have both the 5x4" and 5x4.5" lug pattern that will also accept...

This first picture is looking into the (removed) glove box at a green wire and a brown wire. My question is: what is the (2nd) brown wire ("B"). The green and brown wires ("A") are from the heater control switch. The 2nd green wire ("C") and the 2nd brown wire ("B") seem to feed to the...

I've narrowed my search down... there are a few contenders for a budget "portable" lift for our '65 valiant (and probably my other cars). This is one of the top-two. Any experiences? There is more than one manufacturer of what look to be this same lift.: MR6K-38 mid-height lift Here's one...

I've got (and by *I* I mean "my wife has") a 1965 valiant with a bench seat in front. She REALLY does not like the idea of upgrading to, say, after market bucket seats... because she thinks that will look funny. (I disagree, but it's *her* car.) So here is my question: are there any bench...

Ok... my slant 6 has developed a noticeable vibration at higher RPMs (passing,etc.) The first thing I did was (hope) maybe a motor mount or transmission mount broke. But it passes the "drop-it in gear while watching the engine for a jump" test with flying colors. Ideas?

I now have a 1965 Valiant with a 225. It has a two-barrel motorcraft 2100 carb or something on it. My question is: what carburetor would have been stock. (Obviously the engine is FAR from stock but I'd like to educate myself a bit here.)