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OK guys and gals.... Please put down the pitchforks and torches! :protest: Before I get started I must mention, I have now done several "updated" front suspension swaps and lots of fabrication like this, so this thought is not without some experience backing it. :) SO, I am right in the...

Hey guys and gals. Been a while since I have been active on the forum. Been keeping busy with other projects and have just been driving the Valiant. Anyhow, I recently had a guy (now a friend) referred to me for some metal work. Initially he wanted me to make replacement panels for the...

I dont recall seeing this done before. Ill start. :) Basic specs: 360 cid 904 w Transgo Shift kit 8-3/4 rear (small bolt pattern) Console shift conversion (done with custom steering column bell) Electronic ignition swap (factory style) Nothin' special really, just fun to drive!

So, I can help but notice all of the sub-frame connectors that many people build, and do next to nothing for the rigidity of the car. I have noticed the common thing to do is to weld some form of tube from the front sub-frame to the rear sub-frame with no attachment to the floor pan itself...

Morning guys. So here are the specs: 360 318 heads ( I kow, I know... #-o ) Cam: I dont know specs anymore but it wasnt stock, and wasnt crazy. Id refer to it as an RV cam or "mild" Stock Chrysler electronic ignition, scavenged from a 73 dart "Chrome" ECU Stock small block distributor Plugs...

OK, so I just got my Valiant back from paint recently and been driving the tires of this thing already. Problem is, that it sat for probably the last 3-4 years with no mechanical attention. That sounds bad, but read on please. Hahah. So after a bit of running around not too terribly far from...

My Valiant is finally getting somewhere!!!! :) My buddy is now asking me what the paint code is for the Satin Black I want on the hood. Anyone have advice on a newer "better" version of satin black fo the hood? Or possibly the original paint code for the satin black? Thanks all!!!!

Did this a while back and just recently stumbled across it when cleaning the garage. Thought a few of y'all might like to see it. AND............ it had a flip top gas cap on this little A-body.... My personal signature of course! LOL

Anyone know if they ever made promo models of the Valiant in these years? I have Googled to no end... nothing but very early model Valiants..

Hey guys, Some of you know I design, fabricate, and in a case or two even Manufacture a thing or two. Id like to see what other cool stuff people have fabricated! Throw some pics up guys!!!!! I have a handful of small items I have created, and once again find myself working on other...

I have a good amount of side projects I do for friends and have been hand forming patch panels for most sheet metal work. I recently decided to pick up the Harbor Freight cheapo planishing hammer. I built the stand primarily because I liket o, but I have been known to be cheap now and then as...

OK, so as I dig around here looking at build threads and car shows I see something that troubles me. I'm sure this has been discussed before but I have yet to see it. It may be worth some discussion and may confuse a few and may help few others. The issue I have noticed is the 2 basic...

Hey guys and gals of FABO! Hey I have to move my car to a real shop so I can complete my Body work and paint it finally! Problem: It wont start! So here is what I DO know: I rebuilt the ignition switch (thread...

Hey FABO Guys and Gals. In the midst of selling many of my adapters I realized nobody is able to leave me feedback regarding the adapter I have made and sold many of. This is most likely becasue the thread URL isnt a "sale" thread so it is not accepted as a valid URL when trying to leave...

Thanks from me to f8valiant. We had some shipping issues with an adapter I sent him. We resolved the situation and then the adapter was delivered after we settled. He could have not said a word and kept / sold it. BUT NOPE!!!!!! He was a great and honest guy and sent it back to me...

Are there several different bearing sizes? I need to get the bearings but dont wanna have it all apart and not have the correct parts to get it back together. I have small bolt pattern axles, but are there several different axle diameters? Anyone have the correct part #? From the...

I went to the parts store looking to get a gasket so I can put the carrier in my dif. The smart :munky2: guys behind the counter dont use books anymore so after I searched :read2: every application I could think of, I gave up.:angry7: Now Im on Rockauto.com trying to search by application and...

I have decided to sell the Sure Grip 3rd member out of my Valiant in order to fund my new rear dif project. Its a 489 case, 3:23 gears, Sure Grip. This is NOT the entire rear, just the drop out carrier. Here is the story: I bought the entire rear and dropped it in my Valiant, have been...

Ok, so my options have led me to the 8.8 Ferd rear diff. The gear choices are good, they can be found with disc brakes, and limited slip, fairly commonly. The width is 60" flange to flange so my track changes but I planned on runnig a bigger "Bullit" style rim anyhow. This swap also bumps me...

Hey guys, I may sell my 8-3/4 SG rear. Its the cone type. (741) ? Think thats correct. 373 gears, Original A-body rear, small bolt pattern. I am wondering what its worth. I know it needs to be rebuilt. Whatcha think? Ill post it in the Classifieds if its worth selling. If any of you...

Is it just my car, or do all the A-bodies seem to have an issue with the bottom - rear part of the door sticking out too far? Its almost like the door is in too far at the top and out too far at the bottom. I don't want to space the top out, because it will also move the window frame out. That...

So I just came from the Auto Zone down the street, I was talking to the cashier / "part sales" guy. I talked to him about 8 months ago and he says he has a 47 Plymouth. This was after I said I needed a car cover for the 46'. So it was a brief conversation, but I figured he knew something...

About a year ago, maybe 2 now! CUDA67BNL was an awesome FABO friend and took the time to shoot a video for me showing where to weld in the factory console brackets. Here is the link and it worked out great!!! I have since seen several threads on the same questions. I'm sure many people will...

Hey guys. Here is the deal with these. I got them from a friend who got them from his "barn find" 72 Ford truck. The truck sat for about 4 years after the owner wasnt able to drive it any more. He must have bought the only set of V8 wires available. Either that or he was trying hard to Make his...

This is in good shape. Not brittle. No idea if the motor works! But the tank is in good shape. Just needs a cleaning! Oh and there is a bit of "goo" on one end of it. Looks like it should come off just fine. If I remember correctly it was from the ECU that was toasted. 10.00 Location: Virginia...

5.00 Or best offer worth shipping! LOL Location: Virginia Beach Va, 23454 Paypal prefered

Pulled these out of a 74? they are not late 60's I know that. They dont have the "pins" to rest them in the rear view mirror. Either way. These are nice! Te only blemishes are pictured here. Those are wrinkles. No cracks! Also the indents from a visor clip. Thats the only issues. They are still...

This thing is beautiful. No cracks, no missing fins, no wear spots where the grain is missing. Just awesome. I have no use for it. 25.00 obo???? Paypal prefered Location: Virginia Beach Va, 23454 Paypal prefered sold !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

20.00 for the set. These are in great shape. Sorry there is only a pic of one. The other is in my car. I had an extra set of green ones so I painted them to the color of my interior. I have no need for these and they seem to be a bit tougher to find in decent shape. So off they go to someone...

This thing is pretty nice. 7 maybe even an 8 outta' 10 5.00 Paypal prefered! Location: Virginia Beach Va. 23454 Looking at the other stuff? Check for more ads! NO! the 69 Dart GTS RC car is not for sale! LOL:-D