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The only difference I have noticed is the clutch pedal neutral safety switch bracket mount doesn't have a nut welded on the frame from an automatic setup.

I used the k-member for the motor mounts and mounted a steering box from a Chevy van in the left front leg of the k-member.I wanted a draglink instead of the cross steer setup.

I took a few pictures when I was building the car but my phone died and I lost them.

1970 valiant straight axle built on unibody

Some dodge vans and motor homes used an extension tube that used an oil cap like the 273 pvc cap, it fits into the hole in the valve cover for the oil cap

I am interested in the 70 valiant reverse lights, can you pm me

The 73 up spindles are a larger diameter so the 72 and earlier hubs wont fit.

Do you want to borrow a transmission jack?

Swap the 4.800 bearing retainer for the 5.125 overdrive bearing retainer and use an overdrive bellhousing, they are easier to find.

A 1966 coronet 8 3/4 is a nice fit in a duster just move in the spring perches

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I bought a 64 valiant with the OD four speed that was setup with three levers, I drove it that way until the novelty wore off then put a regular shifter on. It was not good for quick shifting.

How are the tail lights?