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I’ll be posting a lot of older content here while I get caught up to the present time. For now, here’s a pic from it’s first night home in Jan 2014. More later.

Hi all - could I have some coaching: I have the spindles & uppers for the drum to disc conversion on my Dart to the later cars (73+) front disc brakes and initially got some bad brake calipers (Duster style) and would now like to use the 2 pin calipers as found on the Bs and Es. I'm looking at...

I’m looking at an aluminum bell housing for my Dart. I figured it would go well with one of Jamie’s 5 speeds (when I eventually get one) and save a few more pounds on the car. What is the weight difference between the two bell housings, and are there any downsides to having an aluminum one? It...

Hi all, I am going to replace my rear axles as a part of converting my car to the BBP wheels. Dr Diff sells his with the Green installed. Some notes on his site said that many of the issues with the Green bearing came from the "1st generation" of those bearings. 2 gen are much better... I...

OK folks, I am stumped! With my calipers, each one came with the bits and pieces seen in the picture. Each caliper had two of these rubber band looking things (highlighted in yellow)... What on God's green earth are they for?? :BangHead: Also the small clips that go on the top and bottom to...

Quick question, concerning my 69 Dart, I have my front end apart (it's been a while) and I don't recall if there is a specific right and left side to the center link.... They look similar, but I can't quite tell. Can ya hook a brother up? Many Thanks, George

I'm reinstalling my suspension today, following the manual and it seems to call for a sleeve that goes between the two rubber bushings - on the front of the strut arm. I swear that when I took it apart that there was no metal sleeve present. So I am concerned. Can you guys chime in and tell me...

I'm converting to the disc brake setup from a BBP 75 Duster, from the 10 " drums the car had on it. I was going to grab an after market pro valve, but would like a little bit of guidance from the group here, as to which one I should get. It's the only piece I haven't picked up yet. It's a...

What I really need is a oem driver's side sway bar bracket. Mine is just too far mangled for me to want to use again. If you have to sell me both sides, ok, but the driver's has to be in good shape. What-cha got out there? Thanks - George

I thought it would be an easy find.... but I thought wrong. Anyone here have a better set of information than I do and could pass it along to me? 69 Dart, 340 if it matters...

Alrighty FABO folks, I didn't need a torque wrench for tearing parts off my car, but stuff is ready to go back on, it's time! Give me your suggestions!!! Thanks! :happy1:

I need to source and buy a set of rotors for my Dart. I have the 73+ setup as I wanted the BBP better choices of wheel selection. I have everything I need to start with the reassembly of my front end, except the rotors - and my steering box out for rebuild @ FFI. I am not sure exactly what I...

I have my steering box out to FFI for a rebuild, so, while my column is out of the car, do you recommend any attention spent on it (rhetorical question!)? Thought I'd ask here first for kits or good vendors.

Hi all, Pressing these new bushings into the UCA isn't a problem from me, but getting these "caps" on the ends is actually being a bit of a PITA though - getting them in straight and not sliding/popping off is my issue. I'd rather ask a lame question here and get teased than to somehow cause...

I'll start with some background: This car was bought new in Albuquerque NM in the summer of 69. Tom (original owner) was in the Air Force there TDY (temporary duty) to Kirtland AFB from Wright Patterson AFB, OH. He was in Albuquerque a long time and lived cheaply with 3 or 4 other guys staying...

I was removing the inner sleeve from the pivot shafts tonight - first time for me, and I went too deep on one of my cuts on the first shaft I did. The other came out fine, I was WAY MORE careful. It's less than a mm deep and 7/8" long. The damncat sensing I wanted a picture of it did the...

Isn't there a guy in Texas that put together kits for this conversion? Somewhat of a indy business? I thought I had the state right - and save the link.... but I seem the be in the dark here. Can anyone pull my head out of the "sand" please? I am looking for the BBP 4 1/2 setup and need...

Thoughts on this? The stiffening plates are pretty cheap and I've got everything apart right now... Is it worth the effort on a fun to drive street car?

Hi all, A friend had these on the shelf - no longer needed them after going the W2 route. He didn't do the grinding seen here... Would you have any concerns using these? Thanks -

I have disassembled my front end and am cleaning all the componets before putting it all back together... Looking at my (OEM 7/8") sway bar and the bushings (and the bracket too) I wondered if there were any slick tips out there for getting those old bushings out and off, and then back on for...

I have just received all the bits and pieces to rebuild the front end of my Dart. A local friend of mine mentioned that there was a "tool" kit of sorts that would really make the process of removal and reinstallation of the new bushings, etc. a much easier job. Would anyone here point me in the...

There's a complete 273 near here for $100. I've looked around some and if I was reading right, all the 67s came with the adjustable rockers? If true, would this be a good buy? Still learning, thanks.

I've got the stock 7/8 inch front sway bar on my Swinger. Do you have a suggestion for a rear sway bar that would work well for my car - source/size? It's just a nice drive, looking for some improvement over the stock handling. While we're at this, I'd be happy for any shock recommendations...

Hi all, Me and a friend were dissecting my new (old) KH disc brake setup for my Swinger this weekend (drum to disc conversion). When we got the lower ball joint off it reminded me that I needed to order a rebuild kit for the front suspension. I thought I'd tap the A Body database and ask...

I recently got a set of K-H disc brakes for my Dart. I'm soaking every threaded part on there right now prior to disassembly and a bath in Evapo-Rust. I need the pad retainer clip and bolt for one side, I have 3 of the 4. Any tip where these may be available - other than haunting the for sale...

Hi all - I need to remove the drivers fender to easily get to the hood hinge and then work on the underside of the fender some. Would you pass on some removal tips for me here? I could SWAG it, I'm sure, but thought I'd ask in case there was a "better" way or order of unbolting all the...

I picked up a Sure Grip for my Dart today and thought that I'd just leave my 741 3.23 one legger that's on the car alone and buy and set up a new case with the SG and the 3.55 gears that I want. Time is not much of a concern so I figured things being as they are - why not look for a 742 to...

Got mine today and I have to say I am happy. Perfect timing too, The Los Lunas (New Mexico) swap meet is this weekend - I'll be wearing mine there Saturday! Also, thanks for the refund. Never noticed.

Along with the gasket I already have from YearOne, what is a good source for the glass? I've heard some chatter about some glass being thicker than others? Thoughts? Thanks - George

I'd like to prep my car before the windshield goes in. I have the old out and would like to clean up the tracks/frame area that the new rubber gasket/seal goes in. What do you all suggest to get all the old gunk and all out? Also, any good or bad stories as to where I should buy the...