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    lower control arm paint

    Shoot it with Seymours Stainless steel for a base then use this over it and make it blotchy. They make an orange'ish color as well that I would use if under the hood but for LCA you can see them that close so the yellow is good enough. Seymour Paint 16-054 Stainless Steel Dupli-Color HWP111...
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    Can't get rid of my old parts

    Anyone interested in a set of D&H PAs in HO?
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    Is this normal, or am I really that sick?

    I take the slightly warmed over 225 in the Dart virtually EVERY time as I walk past the nicely warmed over 360 and 318 in the Valiant and Duster in the garage..... I am more of a twisty road coarse sort and NOTHING beats that low CG and torque out of a corner than the tweaked slanty.... (and the...
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    Can't get rid of my old parts

    Typically I ask 2 things for part I want gone. 1) You pay shipping 2) Pass the favor on to someone else in need. Just sent a pair of upper control arms to a lady in LA for her daughters '66 Valiant. Jim
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    Who has painted their engine with a spray gun?

    What he said Greg.
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    [WANTED] 1966 plymouth valiant signet exterior trim source(s)?

    Been there done that. Looked for 2 of the side trim moulding for 2 years... the week I was going to weld the holes shut and angel in Tennessee found the two pieces I was missing. One year and One Model (Signet) for much of it. Rear glass is not reproduced. Talked to Steele about a seal and if...
  7. Jim Kueneman

    318 std piston quench with aluminum heads?

    You are better off getting pistons that give you zero deck or close then set the quench with the gasket thickness.
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    Headlight adjusters for early A bodies and convertible top hold down clips

    The Layson's ones SUCK. They don't hold are soft gummy plastic that deforms. Had those on for the first few months then in the trash they went.
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    Models for Early A Convertible Top Hold Down Latches (manual tops) and early A Headlight adjusters that are riveted in the buckets.

    Admins: Can maybe this be made sticky for others in the future? Top Hold Down Clips STL STEP Head Light Adjusters STL Jim
  10. Jim Kueneman

    2026 Car Goals- What’s yours?

    But it is a '68 Formula S 340 Spring Special Fastback Barracuda.
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    2026 Car Goals- What’s yours?

    To not buy another project...
  12. Jim Kueneman

    School me - Do modern flat tappet cams/lifters need high-zinc oil?

    Lake actually designed that breakin oil. He is being modest.
  13. Jim Kueneman

    School me - Do modern flat tappet cams/lifters need high-zinc oil?

    That is what Lake said. Use the ZR1 Valvoline in classics BUT REMEMBER it is a racing oil and breaks down FAST. Change it often. Jim
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