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Have slowly fixed all the little leaks and drips over the past few years as the budget allowed. Have had the original radiator replaced, several hoses, oil pan gasket, transmission pan gasket, brake master, lines, and I thought I was all done last year, but alas that pesky transmission linkage...

Got lucky today and found a newly opened flea market that had a tool corner. Anything you could find is $1. I personally have always used Craftsman tools and still have my original set from my 21st birthday 25 years ago. I think they are a good bang for the buck tool. I was happy to find a...

Was taking a drive and decided to stop and ask about the Le Mans (was a Grand Prix) sitting in the yard with the missing tarp since the woman was outside raking. Asked if it was for sale and she said everything is going through probate currently since her husband passed away last summer. It...

First time in 10 years the headlights have given me a problem, tried to throw the lights on this morning and didn't get anything but the parking lights. directionals work as they should also. Quickly checked for any loose connections but had to head into work so had to leave it. Is this more...

I'm in need of replacing a split line and considering the system is completely original, I'm going to do the whole system. I've located a new MC through Rockauto that I can get relatively quickly. I'm having trouble finding the distribution block that the two lines from the MC go into, and...

Ordering some new rear drums for my 74 swinger. slant 6 with 3 speed auto transmission. When they ask for 9 or 10 inch rear drums, are they measuring inside shoe surface diameter? or are they asking for outside diameter across lugs? Thanks

So my uncle who switches out cars constantly and has thrown me numerous chevelle/GTO stuff in the past said that he thought I might like this guage. I can't find much on it but one link to a story from Hemmings about the same piece. This is in fact an original version with heavy metal...

I have a 74 swinger /6 that I need to completely change the brakes on. currently has the small bolt pattern drums all around. What is the most cost effective way to get this done? Where should I source the drums, shoes, cylinders from? I also need to replace all the brake lines, so where...

Finally getting around to posting a relatively decent documentation of my 74 swinger resto. Quick background is I'm 35, lifelong car and bike guy, former pro licensed motorcycle racer, just getting into the classic car game myself. Started out being a ford fan, had a few fun vehicles...

First A body and classic car in general. Most of my other toys have been moremodern, so this has been a lot of funfor me so far. Located in CentralMass. 74 Dart Swinger. Straight Six, 3 speed auto, drum brakes allaround. I don’t even know what rear endI have yet. I am in the process...