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    Australian Market Valiant windshields

    I believe Aussie VG Valiant hardtop glass is the same as 1967 - 197? Dart and Scamp. Not sure about Duster. VG Valiant sedan glass is taller. Hope that helps.
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    Large ball joints, small ball joints, & Aussie spindles & brakes

    The upper ball joints will be “small” and the bolt pattern is 4”. I believe everything but the pitman (steering box) and idler arm will be the same as US Darts. You’ve got me on the brakes. I would try to fit standard A-body stuff and see if it fits the spindles you have. If it doesn’t fit, I...
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    Hi I’m from South Australia I have an 1961 s series that needs tlc

    Did the engine you're using have a manual behind it or auto before you got it? If it was an auto, you will need a spigot bush in the crank register for the gearbox input shaft to sit in. I agree that the clutch disc might be hung up on the input shaft splines. Try taking the clutch off and see...
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    Hi I’m from South Australia I have an 1961 s series that needs tlc

    The bellhousing pattern should be the same for all slants.
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    What's wrong with this picture Part 2, but much more serious this time.

    This is the repair piece showing the internal gussets that make this a structural piece. I sand blasted its guts and sprayed weld-through primer to stop it rusting before I fit it. It would be 3mm think steel. The bolt you can see is where the rear k-frame bolts in. Pretend that you are looking...
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    What's wrong with this picture Part 2, but much more serious this time.

    This happens a lot and it used to mean the death of the car. Very few people are prepared to fix them even today. There are two ways most guys handle it - one is with a sleeve over the top which doesn't really make the problem go away. (Chassis Rail Repair Sleeve (Right Hand) : suit...
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    What is this trunk panel called, and where can I find one, please?

    I tried to start a private conversation, but the message said I already had 15? Don't know how to fix that. Anyway, I was wrong - the panel will be Aus-specific. The Dart fuel neck is a straight piece where the Aus filler neck is a right-angle plastic bend that runs in a hollow in the boot...
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    What is this trunk panel called, and where can I find one, please?

    Should be the same as the 67-69 Dart but I’ll check. There is no Aus-specific repair panel for that area. My car is in pieces so I can get a photo for you. Mexicanas are very rare. Less than 200 built and some say only 70-ish.
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    SCT versus random orbital sander?

    I have the Eastwood SCT and love it. The machine is very well built and should serve me for a long time (I hope). I used to use a 3M strip disc on a 7" buffer to scuff the paint and then paint stripper, but I like the SCT better. The wheels are expensive but they seem to last a while and the...
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    Oh dear God! 318 stroker

    I have a recipe from a 1990 magazine for a 349.19 cube 318. I can scan the article if you are interested. it uses a 360 crank, 318 rods, .030 overbore and 360 heads.
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    ring break in time

    Could it be a bad plug? Swap a spark plug from a good cylinder and see if things change.
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    Auto-X / Roadrace rear suspension 1969 Valiant

    Have you had a look at the Control Freak parallel 4-link with panhard bar? 4-Link MOPAR Coil-Over Rear Suspension Systems | Control Freak Suspensions I bought one because I like the adjustability without the binding of the triangulated upper arms. However I haven’t fitted it yet, so it’s all...
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    6.4 Hemi and Matching Auto into Aussie Valiant

    I think You will need to open up your transmission tunnel too. They are a big gearbox. I'm using the USCT tunnel kit for my T56 swap in a VG hardtop. USCT1M1802-67 to 75 A-Body Transmission Tunnel Perimeter Fra
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    6.4 Hemi and Matching Auto into Aussie Valiant

    I don’t know of anyone in Aus that has done one. Soundgermanautomotive.com reckon they have a controller that will work. Have a talk to them.
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    Road Racing Duster 6.4 Hemi E85 6 speed Ms3 Pro Evo EFI

    Tuning your power steering can be done with a Heidts PS-101 valve.
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