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Yesterday I pulled the valve covers on my 66 273 to adjust the valves. Some of the adjusting screws are almost bottomed out on the rocker. Now, I built the motor 36 years ago and I'm sure it has less than 50k on it. I remember the machine reground the cam and resurfaced the lifters. I used...

Five months shy of 20 years of employment the company I worked for closed it doors today. The company was in continues operation since 1960. I knew the final day was today, but it's still a downer. First time I've ever been laid off from a job. I'll have a lot of good memories from the place...

I want to add back up lights to my 64 dart wagon. I know it was an option. Did the factory run the wiring on all dart's and just add the switch and lights for an optioned car? I'm trying to plan ahead in case I need to make or find a harness for them. I haven't had a chance to really check...

I'm converting my 64 dart wagon from 3 on the tree to an automatic. I need to locate the bracket that goes from the engine block to the bell housing. Didn't realize the manual bell housing bracket was different. Here's a picture of what I'm looking for. Thanks, Aaron

I need to purchase some soft jaws for my vise. Prices are all over place. Snap-on quoted me $72 for some aluminum ones and I see them on Amazon in the low $20 range. Anyone have any recommendations for a good quality set of aluminum and nylon jaws? I would like buy to something that's going...

I'm looking for and automatic brake pedal arm. Converting a 64 dart to an automatic and just need the pedal arm.

Closing up shop and have this Accu-turn brake lathe for sale. It has most of the adapters for doing drums and rotors. It's missing the adapters for doing the larger 4x4 front rotors. Works fine. Will need new anti-vibration straps that go around the drums and rotors. We're asking $300 or...

Converting my 64 dart /6 to an automatic. I need an early flex plate for the conversion. Thanks, Aaron

Sioux tools valve and seat grinder. It's been in dry storage for many years. Seems to function fine. Lots of parts and pieces. Asking $750 or best offer. Sorry I can't ship. We are in the process of closing up the business, so no time to set up shipping. We are located in San Jose, CA.

I just pulled the oil pan on my 64 225 and found this. I can't see anything that broken ie. piston, rear main cap. It's aluminum and definitely machined for a bolt or something. It runs great with no weird noises, so I'm stumped. Where should I be looking? I pulled the pan due to a huge...

Brother-in-law decided he wanted a Scout (bronco's are too expensive). Went out and bought this thing without really knowing what he was looking at. Now I get to finish and re-do the previous owners "custom work".

I need a big bolt pattern rearend for my 64 dart project. Looking for a 8.25 or 7.25. doesn't need to have brake parts. I have those on the shelf. I'm willing to travel within a twelve hour round trip to pick up. I'm in california, so east coast stuff would too expensive to ship. Missed...

Went for a nice drive today. While filling up a guy pulls up to the next pump gets out and comments "Hey nice Rambler". Now I know a lot people aren't into old cars, but really a rambler. I see no resemblance between a barracuda and a rambler.

Let me start by saying. I did not purchase these seats they were given to me, because of this failure. These were in a car that was driven maybe 5k miles, since they were installed. I thought just others to be aware of a future problem. The welds on the seat back frame are horrible. They...

My latest project, 64 dart wagon, has a pretty good size dent in the k member. The frame rails look good and it measures square. Anything I should be concerned about? My barracuda has some scrapes and bruises, but nothing as bad as this.

I pulled the fuel tank out of my 64 dart today and found pinholes in it. The good part though is the original fuel sender actually tests perfect. The sender has a little rust and is kind of chalky. Anyone have a suggestion on how to clean it up? I thought about soaking it in evaporust, but...

My new neighbors are really beginning to annoy the crap out of me. I can tolerate the screaming little kids and to dog that doesn't stop barking. However, every evening like clock work my neighbor asks "alexa" or what ever it is to play Fleetwood Mac "Dreams". The first couple times it didn't...

My new project 64 dart wagon came with some really bent up headlight bezels. Not that I need them now, but I was looking in to acquiring some better ones. Even the dented ones are over priced and the repop ones (if actually available) are like $400 a set. I was talking to my buddy who builds...

So the previous person who rebuilt the carb on my new project forgot to put the fast idle cam and rod back on. I just put a kit in it and realized it was missing. Anyone got a parts carb they're willing to pull these pieces off of? And yes the choke pull-off is not currently installed. It's...

I wasn't so sure about the motor until I got the truck running. It ran like a champ with good oil pressure, no smoke or funny noises. Not too bad, considering, it's from a 97 Dakota that looked liked hell. The odometer only showed 130k miles. I tore it down this afternoon and it is super...

Due to this whole covid shut down all the metal suppliers are closed when I get off work and no longer open on weekends. Anyone have experience ordering from an online supplier? Any recommendations?

I'm preparing to build and install subframe connectors. While under my car today, I noticed the drivers side floor around the inner front seat stud is cracked (the one toward the back). The floor was sagging in that area also. I jacked up the sagging area and hammered it back into shape...

The steering box on my 66 barracuda finally gave up the ghost and started puking oil out the sector shaft. I've owned the car since the late 80's and I've never replaced the box. Last weekend I decided to pull and swap it for a spare I had. I found nuts holding it in place instead of the the...

For a winter project I'm going to install subframe connectors in my 66 Barracuda. I've already picked up the 1 1/2 x 3 rectangular tubing material, but now I'm not sure I can use it. While looking down the underside of the car it looks like the floor braces that come off the rockers need to...

My Barracuda is finally on the road and now I'm looking for another project. A friend of mine has given me a lead on a 1969 Dart. I'm familiar with the early A's, but don't know much about the 67 and later stuff. I have not gone to see the car yet, but I want to be prepared. Are there any...

My radiator developed a crack in the middle of the tank. It's been repaired before, so it's time for new. Saw this on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/352501233117

It's been 14 years, since my car has been on the road. An accident put it on the shelf for a few years and than some bad paint advice set it back a few more. The last year has been a lot of work, but the last 4 months have tested my patience. I'm kind of a cheapskate, so I was unwilling to...

Which of the these two options put the least amount of strain on the hinges on an early barracuda (66 to be exact)? My driver's side hinge is a bit worn. As hard as it is to find good hinges I'm trying to preserve it as long as I can. I know the spring is constantly pushing on the the lid...

I've been fighting a stuck choke on my 66 273 4 bbl for quite sometime. Pretty much just wired it open, but now I want it to work properly. I've looked at pictures of NOS chokes online and the bend on the rod looks different than the one I have. Of course probably would look different...

I've belonged to an off-road club for damn near 25 years. Recently one our members, soon to be ex-wife, sent an email to the club regarding some potential wrong doings. To me, it seems like a defamation of character, since there have been no charges brought against this person. I've known...