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    Good brand of two point lift to buy

    I was thinking about installing a two post lift in my garage area so I could work on project vehicles. And I want a good brand of lift that won’t break the bank. I want a 10,000 lb lift capacity. My optimal budget is in like the 3,000-3,500 dollar range.
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    Ignition switch doesn’t seem to fit

    So as many of you may heard, my 1967 Plymouth Valiant Signet got stolen. Good news, my car got found. But the ignition switch is completely missing out of it’s hole in the dash, and the thieves look like they literally unplugged it, and just jumped the wires together. Anyways, I bought a new...
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    Left rear brake drum gets hot

    On my 1967 plymouth valiant, Im experiancing issues with the brakes. I did an 8-3/4 swap and put the 11 inch shoes on the rear. They seemed to work great until I had to swap out the third member due to noisy gears. At first I thought I may have over adjusted that side, but it turns out it’s...
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    Headliner falling down 1967 Plymouth Valiant Signet

    So my headliner has ripped at the seams where it looks like it was sewn onto the top. It sits on your head while driving and it’s mildly annoying. Is there someone that repairs those in Colorado? Or are there ways to do it yourself?
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    727 part throttle shift point adjustment

    So I have a 67 valiant and it has a 727 3 speed sitting behind a 408 stroker engine. The issue I am experiencing is the 2-3 upshift and downshift at part throttle. 1-2 works like it should. Basically you give it light throttle, it shifts at about 2200 rpm from 1st to 2nd, and you hold the...
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    Fuel gauge and sender compatibility.

    I have a 1967 Plymouth Valiant, and I installed an auto meter fuel gauge on it. It reads linear resistance. From my understanding, the original sender is un linear. The gauge is 73-10 ohm. I believe there to be issues with the original sender, causing it to read just over half a tank when it’s...
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    Blueprint 408 cooling system questions.

    My 408 stroker from blueprint seems to run rather hot. It’s the 465 horsepower one with aluminum heads that utilizes a 360 magnum block. In 85 degree plus heat, it has issues keeping cool. It runs around 210 even cruising at 60 mph. I’m running a 180 degree t-stat. It has an oer radiator for a...
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    Dialing in speedometer

    So I have a 1967 Plymouth valiant that I just did an engine swap in, and when my speedo says I’m doing 80 I’m actually doing 60 mph. It has the 727 torqueflite with 27 inch diameter rear tires and a 3.55 gear set in the rear end. What amount of teeth of speedometer pinion do I need?
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    Power disc brake conversion kit troubles.

    The brake pedal sometimes does not return causing the brake lights to stay on. It seems like with the engine off it works just fine. I don’t see a return spring on the pedal and do not know what would cause this. The caps on the master cylinder reservoir leak out brake fluid as well. The car...
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    good aftermarket gauge cluster for 1967 Plymouth Valiant Signet.

    So I have a 1967 Plymouth valiant that I just put a 408 stroker engine and would like to use an instrument panel that I could stick aftermarket gauges in that will screw into place of my existing one. I’m curious if this one(1970-76 MOPAR A-Body Dash Panel - Classic Dash) will fit. It says...
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    New 408 stroker runs rough at idle

    I have a 408 magnum stroker from blueprint engines and it seems to run rough at idle. It’s got edelbrock performer rpm cylinder heads, edelbrock 7577 intake, edelbrock performer series 1411 750 cfm carb, msd 8388 distributer, with a blaster 2 coil. It also has a hydraulic roller cam with a .580...
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    Doug’s D453 headers install.

    I have a 1967 Plymouth Valiant and I put a 408 stroker engine with edelbrock aluminum heads and am curious how I can get the left rear header to clear the column shifter on the steering shaft and the torsion bar without having to remove them. I tried using a punch and hammer but could never hit...
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    Good brush on paint for air cleaner lettering.

    So I have an air cleaner and have spray painted it red. I was wondering what would be a good paint you could brush on for letters and numbers.
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    Is the factory 5/16 fuel line big enough for a 750 cfm carb?

    So I’m just curious if I have to swap to a 3/8 fuel line or will the 5/16 work for a 408 stroker engine with an edelbrock 1411 carburetor with a Holley 110 gph mechanical fuel pump.
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    Will v8 radiator bolt in place of slant 6 radiator?

    I am putting a 408 stroker engine and am curious how well the mounting bolt holes in a v8 radiator from an early 70s a body line up with the mounting bolt holes on a 1967 Plymouth valiant that originally had the slant 6 engine.
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    Swapping tail shaft housings on a 727

    So I’m trying to find a shorter tail shaft housing and output shaft for my 727 and I bought this as a builder tranny from someone and am not sure what vehicle it came out of. All I know is it’s for a small block, and my builder says it’s an early 70s tranny, and am wondering what was all...
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    Slant 6 to V8 magnum swap

    I have a 1967 Plymouth valiant I will be running a 408 Stroker that utilizes the magnum block. I will also be putting a 727 Behind it. It currently has the slant 6 with the three speed automatic in it, no power steering, and am wondering exactly what you have to do to the frame/suspension, what...
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