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It's been a while since I was last here. Unfortunately I had to sell my 68 valiant. The good news however is that I bought another dream car. A 66 dodge coronet 2dr sedan 440 4-speed. It is for this car that I'm looking for an inland shift knob to complete the shifter. If you have one or...

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Hi Guys, I found this freak 4.88 : 1 gearset for a 7 1/4 rear axle. Could anyone tell me in what application it could have been used? I always thought 3.91 was the highest gear available? Thanks, Antoon

Thanks Bas for your comments, Indeed no updates have been made since what you can read in the previous posts, other than the installation of retractable seat belts for the rear bench so my little ones can ride along. Other than that my precious Jane still runs strong. No problems...

Thanks for the advise. I hope I can get that stuff or similar around here..... Best regards, Antoon

Those dog teeth are worn. There's no fixing that other than with new gears. Obviously you would also need new synchro's. Good luck, Antoon

Hi gang, I just bought a complete six pack intake with good used carbs. It came from a running engine, and it doesn't look loke it's made a lot of miles. I want to install it on a 408 I'd lik to build but that may take a few years to complete. How can I preserve the carbs so I won't have...

I never run away from challenges:wink::wink: Antoon

Well, I bought the set. It's complete and also includes the mopar performance six pack air cleaner with the rare CA 332 V air cleaner element. I paid 1000 euro for it, which is about 1300$. Not too bad concidering it's only an hour drive away. Antoon

Thanks for the correction. Than it shouldn't be a problem since a 408 has more cubes than the 383 it came from. How much difference is there between the automatic carbs and the ones for a four speed? My car is a four speed and the donor car an automatic. Thanks, Antoon

Hi gang, I have a chance to buy a complete set of six pack carbs which came from a 383. I would like to install it on the mild 408 I'm building. I'm assuming the center carb is a big block piece, which shold be 500 cfm. Will these carbs fit on the small block six pack intake? Will the...

I pulled the belts from various cars, but mostly from volvo 440's. Be sure to get long ones, since you have to cut of the attachment points to stitch on other ones, which go with the belt style locks. I forgot to mention that you need to get the belts stitched by a shoe repair shop or something...

finished. Antoon

As I said everything needs to be bolted down securely, and sheetmetal is not very secure, so I made a mounting plate to attach the retractor to. Be sure to weld on a nut with the same threads as original seat belt bolts. I think it's 3/8 unf but not sure. (they are the same as flywheel bolts)...

I then manufactured a stainless steel bezel to shield the hole, and protect the belt from tearing on the rough edges.

To attach the retractor is a bit more tricky. Fortunately my 68 2dr sedan has original holes in the rear shelf panel to guide the belt through. They are probably present on more a-bodies (sadly not on e-bodies)

Well, it took some time but I've finally mounted the rear seatbelts on my 2dr sedan. I will give a description of how I did it so everyone may have an idea how to tackle it. First I searched the local used car wrecker for lots of seat belt retractors, belts, clips, locks and bolts (they are...

After some questions about the lift and my expectations, I got this reply: There is only 20 degrees overlap @ .050, so vacuum should be good. Driveability and torque would be excellant also in a 4 inch stroke crank 408 cubic inch motor. I dont want more lift. this will only create lower...

Thanks for your advise. Antoon

So you think this one will suit my needs? Antoon

After consulting Bullet racing cams, they sugested a cam with these specs. GRIND CRA266/272F109+4 MASTERS F266/320 F272/318 DUR @ .050 235/241 LIFT .480/.477 LSA 109 INT C/L 105 It's a solid cam. What do you guys think about this one. Will it achieve my goals?? Thanks, Antoon

Thanks for the link. At least that's a starting point. Antoon

bump. Antoon

I'd like to install rear three point seat belts in my 1968 valiant 2dr sedan, so I can take my children out driving. Are there some original solid mounting points around the roofrail to install the top part to? Any ideas on where to mount the retractor? I'm going to the junkyard to get all...

Hi Jan, Like I said, not my car. Contact the seller through the link. Happy hunting!! Antoon

Not mine, and located in Belgium, but a really cool car. slant six four speed. Check the link. 7500 euro is about 9000$ Antoon http://nl.kapaza.be/brussels-gewest/chrysler-plymouth-barracuda-fastback-63718064.htm

I converted my 68 valiant a few years back, same floor as the 71 darts, and no trimming of the crossmember was needed. Antoon

Thanks guys. Wil try that. Antoon

Thanks fishy!! Anybody have an email adres for Engle and Bullit? Thank, Antoon

Offcourse. Quality of the grind is the most important factor of it all, but with all other things equal, cost is the second most important factor for me. I'll try engle as well. Thanks, Antoon