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Thoughts on these and this shop? 1962-1972 Plymouth Duster Valiant with Drum Brakes New Upper and Lower Ball Joint Set What about using the offset upper control arm bushings?

For a car that's not a daily driver and certainly isn't set up for performance, is it worth the extra $200 for the Super kit?

While I had my '65 at the shop getting the brakes sorted, I asked them to give me an inventory of front end components that needed work. As I expected, it needs pretty much everything. - all ball joints - inner and outer tie rod ends - pitman arm and idler arm (I'm assuming he meant the...

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I'm striking out at all of the local stores. O'Reilly tried to order them but no delivery date is available. I keep reading about people cutting down inexpensive refills but I can't find out exactly WHAT refills they are using.

Are these the wiper inserts/refills everyone is talking about? To cut down and use in the metal blades for the original style wipers?

Just a follow up, in case anyone is interested. Took the car to a different shop and they found a ton of air in the RF wheel cylinder. He said that the proportioning valve was set all wrong and that's why the other shop couldn't get the brakes bled properly. He adjust the valve, all brakes and...

I have a ton of both! LOL Free play and travel.

Oh, there's a ton of free play. I guess the free play can be measured in inches, and the pedal will go almost to the floor with the engine off. I'll start with readjusting the brakes and see what happens.

Does it look like I have some adjustment available in the pushrod? I know...pics are horrible, but it's really hard to get a good shot. I'll see how far the pedal moves without the engine running when I get home.

It's been suggested that I ditch the power booster and go with a stock M/C. Any links or suggestions for the best one? I know the booster doesn't know or care what vehicle it's on. I'm told ... right or wrong .. that the pedal assembly is wrong for a power brake system. Something about the...

1965 Valiant. I'd like some thoughts and advice on my brakes, please. When I bought the car, it came to me with some issues and some "upgrades". I took it to a local shop that specializes in vintage cars. They fixed a leaky RF wheel cylinder, replaced a cracked drum (I believe it was the LF)...

Everybody mentions the clevis pin, but this is my first Valiant .... what's supposed to be there? I see RRR's pic above but can't make out how it's attached ... what's holding it on.

Both sides look the same. Except I added that strip of rubber to make the drivers side stop thicker (and that helped). When you say "springs in the center may be broken", what are you referring to? The seat springs inside the seat(s)? I don't think so; they feel and look fine. If anyone has...