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    Lancer Current State of Tune

    '61 Lancer '68 225 .030 over mildest Clifford cam head work Clifford shorty headers Clifford intake Holley 390 2.73 gear
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    Calling all 60-2 Valiant and Lancer owners, info needed

    Ranger, may the Toad be with you.
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    Calling all 60-2 Valiant and Lancer owners, info needed

    Thanks, yes, fathers day gift.
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    Calling all 60-2 Valiant and Lancer owners, info needed

    The Toad has taken 3 trophies in local car shows. All three were awarded by the people that hosted the show and knew little to nothing about cars. I found that strangely reassuring. :)
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    1961 Gas Cap?

    Ok, I'll try this: what's the correct style in '61? straight and painted? chrome and scrolled?
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    1961 Gas Cap?

    searched and found info here and there....but.... IF I wanted an extra gas cap for the '61, what's available beside a high priced original? thanks
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    First Year For Dual Master Cylinder?

    Clear as a bell, thanks
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    First Year For Dual Master Cylinder?

    Can someone direct me to a prior thread on a '61 (factory drums) conversion from single to dual master cylinder? Brake light pressure switch? Rod length? Brake line hookups? Thanks
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    First Year For Dual Master Cylinder?

    What was the first year that early A Bodies got a dual master cylinder (and that would be the most simple bolt-in for my '61 Lancer)? Yes, I realize this may need to go to the brake forum, but I'm seeking out those that really know the first few years of A Body life. Thanks
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    Maintaining Old Paint

    What kind do you have and how do you best maintain it?
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    Maintaining Old Paint

    Nice, held up well.
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    Maintaining Old Paint

    Your current method?
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    1963 Dart push button parking lever cable

    Try Silke's Auto Parts, Jacksonville, FL,
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    Final Swap Report: 1961 to 1974

    Swap Report: Removed the 7 1/4" rear (3:23 gears) from our 1961 Dodge Lancer, A904 trans. Installed another 7 1/4" rear (2:76 gears) from a 1974 Dodge Dart Sport. Bolt out/bolt in swap, even brake lines and cables (used original '61 shock plates). MUCH better cruising, better mileage, all around...
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    How do you guys keep gas from spilling? 66' Dart

    1961 = roll of paper towels in the trunk tuck and listen (shrugs)
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    Testing Radio Antennas?

    Thanks, that's the kind of useful information I was hoping to get.
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    Testing Radio Antennas?

    Thanks, everyone. It's an original, 1961 Dodge Lancer radio recently restored and working perfectly! I've adjusted the trimmer to optimum reception. Is there anything else I can do to get better reception using the original, telescoping antenna? (perhaps the ground/connects are corroded...
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    Testing Radio Antennas?

    '61 radio has been restored and works great. How would I go about testing the antenna to determine if it's working at optimum capacity? Thanks
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    '60-'62 Hood To Cowl Seal?

    thnx, heard back from him today by email, catalogue's in the mail, too
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    '60-'62 Hood To Cowl Seal?

    sent him an email, thanks
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    '60-'62 Hood To Cowl Seal?

    ordering catalog today, thanks
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    '60-'62 Hood To Cowl Seal?

    Did the original cars come with a factory hood to cowl seal? My '61 Lancer is metal-to-metal, and I don't see any attachements or clips for a hood to cowl seal. What says the Forum? Thanks
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    1960-1962 Valiant/Lancer thread

    engine detail project continues - air cleaner decal in the works
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    Steering Column Rebuild

    subscribed
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    1960-1961 Engine Mounts

    thought this might help someone For the '60-'61 Slant Six engines, these part numbers will work: (but they are not the ONLY mounts and part numbers) Right side/passenger - 2203038 This mount to frame flange has both a lower bolt and an upper castle-style lock nut on the top. Left...
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    Original Fuel Mileage?

    Thanks!
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    Original Fuel Mileage?

    Might try to change jets in the 390 Holley and lean it out a bit. Just for something to fiddle with.
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