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72 duster/dart chassis 70 dart chassis My chassis is two hours away so I cant measure.and I'm working on some measurements. Does anyone know the distance from the centreline of the front k member bolts to the centerline of the trans cross member? The vertical centreline distance between the...

Hi guys, I saw a post where a trans shop said they sometimes convert flex plates to accept a clutch. His reasoning was that the flex plate is lighter than a flywheel and can support 500-1000hp on his conversions. Anyone have any knowledge of this kind of conversion? Thanks

I'm building a full turbo street 6 cylinder and I;'d prefer to use a motor plate setup. My engine is a Hemi 265 so it's upright but I'd like to know if anyone runs a /6 with a front and mid plate on street? There are so many opinions about whether it's ok or not. Let me know guys. Thanks, Brett

Hi guys, I'm making some trailing arms for a custom setup for my rear but wanted to double check my measurements. Whats the distance between the centre hole of the leaf spring bracket to the diff centreline? Anybody know for sure?

Hi, Does anybody know the A-body centreline offset (down the crank and trans tunnel). I was told its 2" but want to verify this. Thanks in advance B

Hi, I'm trying to find if anyone has a diagram of the A833 mounting face pattern?? I know the bearing retrainer rings are different sizes, that's ok as long as I get a centreline. Something like this but I need exact measurements to make an adapter for an Aussie Hemi 265 bellhousing...

Hi everyone, Whats the skinny on running fuel lines from the tank/pump/filters inside the frame rails exiting just before the cross member and through the (deleted) torsion bar holes? These are the lines I have: -08 402 Series Black Push Lock Hose Thanks Brett

Aloha everyone from Cape Town, South Africa I've got an Aussie Valiant Charger A-body with absolutely no running gear. I'm in the process of fabricating the front Coil over but need some advice/help/insight/wisdom/mana from heaven/enlightenment from you good people if you have it for me. I...

Hi everyone, How does one remove the bump stop bracket on the front frame rail. I have a tubular suspension with a shock support and the original bump stop bracket is getting in the way...and I don't need it. I don't want to grind it off and grind into the frame rail. Thanks in advance Brett

Happy New Year to everyone from South Africa I have a 1972 Aussie Valiant Charger but I'm using a Mustang II spindle with coil overs Saw these Helix Wavestop rotors: Mustang II Disc Brake Conversion 2-piece Spindle 11in Big Brake Conversion 5x4.5 | johnnylawmotors.com I was wondering if...

Hi everyone, Can anyone post here what the dimensions are for the k-member centre of bolt hole to centre of bolt hole down and across? Are all the chassis' the same where this is concerned?? Thanks, Brett Cape Town South Africa

Hi everyone, I purchased a B-Body A833 and have mated it to an A-body tail with tailshaft I was under the impression that B-body late 60's 4 speeds were 2.66 ratio but I checked Brewers images and my cluster gear has a single groove denoting 3.09 is this definite? Can I check the teeth? The...

Hi everyone I have an R/T flip top gas cap but I'd like to get it re-chromed and clean it up. How do I get the pins out to separate the cap from the base and the clip from the base? Thanks, Brett

Hey everyone, I recently had my '69 B-body 23 spline box mated to a '65 tail housing So I now have a spare B-Body tail and tail shaft. As I live in South Africa and no one has these boxes I'm wondering if they're worth anything and if it's worth my time trying to sell them and ship.... Any...

Hey everyone.... Coming at you from South Africa So I purchased a B-body A833 and a 65 tail housing and shaft which the shop here has made into a beautiful combo for my A-body without using a ball and grunion setup - so engineering is great! HOWEVER!!! They insisted on painting the entire...

Hiya, Does anybody have a Mopar A-body spindle image with dimensions like this Mustang II one?? Thanks in advance

Me again! Hi everyone, this time I'm fabricating the trans rubber mount so would like to know the height of the rubber mount please Thanks Brett

Hi everyone! Does anyone have the mounting dimensions from k-frame hole to hole across and lengthways? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone, I just rebuilt my Hurst Competition Shifter, cleaned it with thinners etc BUT I am worried it will start rusting. Anyone have any tips on how to stop that?? Thanks, Brett South Africa

Hey everyone, I just rebuilt my Hurst Competition Shifter, cleaned it with thinners etc BUT I am worried it will start rusting. Anyone have any tips on how to stop that?? Thanks, Brett South Africa

Hi everyone, Just wanting to get some feedback from you guys I'm looking into working a prototype IRS based on the Art Morrison concept but for our A-bodies. If it goes ahead I will post a build blog on FABO but I'd also like to know if anyone is interested in IRS for their Mopars. The...

Hi everyone, I have just made dolly's for my A-body for the rear but need to know the bolt size needed as my car is not with me. Basically the bolt size used that attaches the front leaf spring hanger to the chassis. Thanks!!!

Hello Gentlemen! I have some Edelbrock heads that were bought and ported by Hughes Engines but don't know whether the Springs are Edelbrock or not. I bought them a while ago from a Fabo member who never used them but cannot get hold of him to check and I would like to purchase a Hughes...

Yesterday was my boys first downhill race. He placed 6th. Super stoked. His buddy came off at about 90kph/ 55mph Check the vid. He was fine but another guy bailed and lost a spleen and has a punctured lung. Simon Sturrock bail High Rising 2014 - YouTube

Aussie touring car at bathurst and the Valiant Charger finally does it Race 3 2014 Touring Car Masters - Bathurst - Race 3 - YouTube This is race two where he came in 2nd 2014 Touring Car Masters - Bathurst - Race 2 - YouTube

Anybody tried these before? Fit Mopar Dodge Chrysler La V8 SB 318 340 360 Retro Fit Hydraulic Roller Lifters | eBay I'm looking at a late model LA360 with roller lifters and cam. Any recommendations on lifters that are good and won't brake the bank?

Hi All, I have the option to get my hands on a TBI LA 360 which I would like to use to put my Hughes ported Eddy heads on plus extras and eventually new roller lifters and hyd roller cam. Are these engines any good? Thanks Brett

Hi everyone Due to the extreme costs involved (bad currency/shipping/40-60% imoprt charges) I am going to get a triangulated 4 link made in South Africa where I live. Im looking for help with bracket templates and top bar angles and any other calculations. It would be sooooooo appreciated...

Hi from South Africa My Aussie Valiant Charger has not sold so I have decided to d a ten year project (hopefully shorter) So due to budget constraints I thought maybe it would be better to build my own 4 link. I have LOTS of questions and would greatly appreciate the advice from the big...

OK so I live in South Africa and getting hold of an A-833 for a 360 is both time consuming and very expensive as my import duty is almost 50% and exchange rate is ten to the dollar. I spoke to a guy here who makes CNC cut transmission adapters and he said why not put in a Diesel BMW...