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Ain't progress grand???

Computer control has done much to improve brake operation,fuel economy and safety.As a former road warrior and a triple master ASE,with more than 50 years experience,I found if truck drum brakes were correctly adjusted and operated there was never a time when I couldn't depend on them,road...

Correct,I did not mean in any way to argue against dual master or safety aspect and I will be first to say discs will probably stop a vehicle in a shorter distance assuming everything is near optimum operating condition.And road surface is the same.I didn't include abs operation as I think that...

Trucks currently use both,however,overwhelmingly the numbers are with drums.I suspect discs are optional at extra cost.

For what it's worth dept;I have 66 Signet 2 dr hardtp. 340/4spd built with BB torsion bars,Konis,sway bars,built for hard,fast road courses.Used to race in NH before New Hampshire International,on road course,half dozen corners,bowls,offset high speed crests,very challenging.I raced in modified...

Good comparo about capabilities,but even the Polara could be made to handle relevent to the amount of $ thrown into it,right? Not being cynical,almost anything can be improved with enough resources,well maybe not a 2Cv !

Thanks for that pic,looks a good fit.Familiar w/Appliance.Remember,I have side exhaust,may give in and exit inner fenders to join side pipes.(potential conflict with laws regarding external pipes)So ---have options to consider.Basic concern c/o verses t/b was space limitations,removed p/s to...

I have done high speed road courses(max speed under 120)with L & R turns,hills and bowls with t bars and have enjoyed the handling ability of my little A body.My future goals are to install workable headers to increase power and speed.Never too much,right?

That "room" thing is a big issue with me and anyone with pre-67 chassis.I want safe,full clearance with steering,headers etc,as I push mine like a 'shine runner with bingo lights on his tail! Will def. ck that site,thanks again.I also until now was running single master cyl/drums,but I drilled...

Clutch info well taken,hadn't caught that one,long time ago build,think might have 11"? B&B,have to revisit.Very stiff. Surprised 67 pipes could be made to fit.Damn narrow chassis! Many thanks.

Thanks,that looks like what I need!Crossmember mods are no problem.I think with an "s"pipe I can still use use my 4" side pipes(yep, that's right,Corvette-style 4"full length)gives it some character,don't ya know.I've got her hung pretty good,bb torsion bars,sway bars front and back,Konis all...

Who makes a good set for pre-67 A bodies?I've got a 66 Valiant with a '70 340 & stick.I had to remove ps to install 340 stock headers.Don't want to hack body for headers,not much room on this old narrow chassis!Was considering coil-overs for clearance and serious autocross action. Have done some...

Personal opinions aside I thought handling and safety upgrades were good,there have been so many improvements like brakes,chassis stiffening,injection etc that simply didn't exist when the cars were built.

Thanks all will be posting info and questions and share any help.in another life was pro auto tech 16 Ase's,old history now.thanks again friends

Hi Troops ! Just retired and will have FUN with my 66 Signet.had car 40+yrs.Orig 273 auto 8 1/4.Now 340 4 spd 8 3/4,addco,konis,BB torsion bars,+1 wheels. 340 has <20K came out of wrecked 70 Duster(think it had trips)has Z heads,put high rise,dual feed,purple shaft,Accell coil/dist etc,and built...