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  1. TheWhyDesign

    the day to day grind

    So, I dropped the steering column to get the instrument cluster out of my 69 Valiant. After I re-installed the cluster, and bolted the steering column back up, I seem to have aquired a grinding noise when I turn the wheel in either direction. I dropper again and tried to tighten each bold...
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    This is a no brainer right?

    Have not picked this up yet, but I wanted to clarify that the cross support is not rotted out on the valiant he sold me... He was going to install on a dart that had the rotted out cross support.
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    Valve Job performed on a /6

    The 69 V100 had a valve job prior to me purchasing. Now..., is that indicative of running unleaded fuel in a system designed for leaded fuel? Some people think the whole recessed valve seating issue being related to unleaded fuel is a myth. Some people say you need hardened valve seats to run...
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    This is a no brainer right?

    Auto tranny for /6.......$75.00 The guy I bought my 69 V100 from lives in the same town as I do. He bought the tranny for another slant, but did not install because the cross support was rotted out. He told me he cleaned it and put new filters in it etc.... I will be taking him up on his...
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    69 Valiant - Electrical / Turn Signal Question

    Cool. Thanks for the tip. I actually have all new sockets and bulbs that I will be installing. "DemonIVR".... you have peaked my interest. What is this you speak of? I have read about the voltage regulater reeking havoc......
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    69 Valiant - Electrical / Turn Signal Question

    Yup...the speedo was on the list. What is the preferred lube? I have this graphite spray that dries to a powder. I was thinking that might work well. I will make sure to hit the wiper linkage as well. Thanks for the tip.
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    Show your slant 6 a body!

    Picked this up not to long ago. This is my first vintage car. Learning as I go and loving every second. 69 V100 - 225 slant.
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    69 Valiant - Electrical / Turn Signal Question

    Will definitely clean the sockets then. BTW... I have the instrument cluster out to replace a few sockets and bulbs. Anything else I should check while I'm in there?
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    Hello - New Here

    I'm seriously pumped about finding this website. Thanks for the warm welcome.
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    69 Valiant - Electrical / Turn Signal Question

    Thanks guys... so as it turns out, the right indicator lamp in the instrument cluster had a bad/broken tab and it just fell out. Found it just hanging out between some wiring behind the instrument cluster. Then after placing mirrors all around the car I noticed that the front right blinker was...
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    69 Valiant - Electrical / Turn Signal Question

    I’m new to this so bare with me. I have a 1969 Plymouth Valiant. Currently, I am experiencing issues with my passenger side blinker / brake light. It does not work when I engage the turn signal switch / brake. The parking light works fine. I understand that the blinker / brake lights are on...
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    Hello - New Here

    Stumbled across this site while seaching the web for info. related to my newly aquired 69 Valiant. It's the V100 4 door / 225 Slant Six. She isn't pretty, but man, I love cruising this thing. Anyway, first thing I did was go through the braking system completely. Now I have encountered some...
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