Recent content by duelingcudas

I'll give it a try. I was concerned about the rings being too deep and not snapping on. I read the details, ABS chromed, not steel. I guess that is modern technology for you, probably a relatively new product in that size since the last time I looked (sometime PC) they didn't exist. 13" steel...

Much thanks. Do you know if the depth is proper or how I should measure it? Is it a concern?

Yep, that's the problem. But then, what is the market? Anyone who wants AACA stock uses full wheel covers and everyone else has gone to non-steal stamped.

Does anyone know where I can obtain 4 trim rings for the stock 1964 13" Valiant wheels? I've been running for decades with baby moons and would like to get accompanying rings if I can find any at a reasonable price.

Wanted: A cheap steering wheel that will fit a 64-65 Valiant/Barracuda. Looks/condition are unimportant as long as it will screw on to the shaft and turn the wheels, as I only need it so the car can be moved while I am getting the original wheel re-"wood grained".

The manual for my 273 states that the power steering fluid level should be at the bottom of the filler neck when cold. Does that mean just above the mechanical parts?

The 1965 came with open lug nut wheel covers. The lugs were about 1-1/2" long, looking like the picture. Chrysler at the time used left and right thread lugs, the left lugs were stamped "LL' while the right lugs were unmarked.

Does it have the approx 1" "chromed open wheel hubcap lug nuts? I can use several "LL" (left hand thread) nuts.

That looks like a really nice car. Get the engine running and clean up the engine compartment. Such nice "A"-bodies are rare. If you cut it up you will be sorry later. Leave the dragsters to the "E"-body owners, and those who have the "rat-rod" bodied versions. After a show, few will remember...

Get the stock engine running smoothly and clean up the engine compartment. It looks like a really nice car, and such "A" bodies are rare. You can get into enough trouble street driving with the stock 180 hp. Unless you really want a track star keep it stock so you can use it. Let the "E" body...

A lot changes when you get married and have a house. 10 years is a long time to put into a project car. Unless you think you'll enjoy is more as a continuous project, let someone else finish it and enjoy it on the road. This hobby is about running the cars, not feelings of guilt.

Thanks. I'll give them a try.