Well if you do break 'um the repops are well made.
I worked for Montgomery Ward long ago and they sold quality parts.Monroe made the shocks, and Firestone made their MW brand tires.We had a big parts counter and carried brakes,exhaust,ignition parts, filters, etc. A good company to work for.
All I can say is you are doing fine work.Better than new.That little car never had it so good.The battery cable run would be fine either way.
thanks Romeo. i've seen the repops, and they do look nice. we'll see what happens when i take these apart :rolleyes:. i bought my first dryer from Wards. the one near where i grew up had a big auto bay. now Sears has gone the same way :(.