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I am also wondering if my 71 Manuel disk brake front parts will fit on my sons 66 valiant /6 with drums. It could be an upgrade for him.

Thank you this is helpful. I will post pics as I do it. I am excited to have more wheel options and power disk brakes.

Hey all, I have a 71 valiant /6 with manual front disk brakes. Small bolt pattern I purchased the front suspension and brakes out of a 76 dart with power dick brakes and big bolt pattern. My question is what rebuild kit I need for the swap. The kits from the small bolt pattern cars and the...

I have been reading all over this question thats been asked a lot about small to big bolt pattern swaps. What I am trying to find out is; Can I buy a new big bolt pattern disk and swap it with the small bolt patern disk? Does everything else swap over? 71 Valiant /6 Factory manual front...

My newest project is my 71 slant valiant. Love this thing and almost to paint. Guy down the street from me is selling an 85 Gran Fury AHB, cop car model. Has a 318 4 barrel, 8 1/4 shure grip and really cool wide steel wheels. These are all things I planned to do in the future but I’m wondering...

Welp, I finally jumped into my exhaust manifold gasket. knowing full well it had not been off in 47 years. Parked it in a spot it could sit for a minute if neccesary. Broke 4 studs after lots of tender loving care (and PB blaster.) was to be expected and I have a new stud kit anyway. Found a...

Ah sweet, tnx. This is exactly what I needed

Im sure this subject has been exhausted on here but looking for some direction in lowering. 71 Valiant /6 I'd like to drop it two inches. I tried turning down the torsion bars and it just made it ride bad. So to keep some drivability I think drop spindles and blocks are in order. I can seem to...

How do I find the gear ratio? Not sure what I have and is there a way to find it on the donor rear end? (removed from the car?)

I just picked up my new 71 Valiant with a 225 slant 6, auto. I believe I have the 7 1/4 rear end and it howls like a mother at 70. Since its nothing special Im not gonna fix it just swap it out. I have sourced several on craigslist for cheap. Can anyone help me with what to look for to make...

Sorry, miss post. Above Update, holding on paint job, made the mistake of thinking I could put a new manifold gasket on my slant 6 in one evening... currently waiting for amazon to deliver my new studs with a heavy but not running car in my way.

Lol, You guys are awesome! And yes, though young I have more experience in a full body shop/ full service mechanical shop as I have been working since 14. This is my 3rd a body and first Manuel brakes. (First mopar was a 340 dart 17 year old me sold cheap to pay bills ) Thanks for the reply’s...

As Leno would say “I live in a hilly area” But seriously, just picked up my 71 Valaint. Got it running good. Been cruising. It’s got manual, disk brakes front. Can I just throw in a power booster and master and get power brakes?? Slant 6. , auto. Pwr steering