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I have a friend that has to sell her two old caddys. They are definitely projects, but more or less worthwhile. I'm told the 39 used to run a few years ago, but storage hasn't been too nice to them. They are here in San Diego, so there's not much rust. I'll post pictures tomorrow. She has to...

I've been moving it for a year trying to get a place to finish it. It's too depressing to keep

yup, it hurts

It's mine...

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/zip/3187805844.html This car is next to perfect. Whoever owns it must be the stupidest guy in the world

Just an update... Probably the last. I've got it together, rust free, and clean. I need a handfull of little hardware from any auto store, and a fuel float. I do have to torque the bolts, and grease a couple of spots. Other than that, it's good to go. Unfortunately, the family turned into a...

I am looking for a slant six on a manual tranny. I used to drive a tradesman with the three on a tree, and I liked it. This project will end up a work van, so looks and all aren't a problem.

Yeah, it was my Dad's...

So, I have a bunch of hi temp paint and I was using it to paint some of the stuff under the car. Then I was talking to my neighbor and he said the paint needs to heat cure, and the online instructions agree. How can I cure the parts, because not many of them are on the engine? Can I use a heat...

I've been going to Action Cylinder Heads in Lakeside. My old shop was Ed Hale, and I recently found this one. I had them do several items, and they've all come out great. Good prices and knowledgeable.

I have the original exhaust (I think) to my swinger, and want to clean it up and look for holes or damage. It used to work, but I don't know if it had any problems. I don't have the money for a new exhaust, so need to clean this one up and get it working. What's the best way to clean it? The...

Ok, I figured out about the radiator, it's at the shop with the gas tank. It needed a little work and the cleaning they do should get everything out of it. And, I'll have a nice gas tank too. I took the manifolds to the shop and the exhaust was cracked. So when I get another one I'm going to...

Well, maybe when I get the car ready for the expensive rebuild I'll take it 5 hours east. It sounds like a nice drive, and some camping too.

how do I get the cobwebs and dead spiders out of the inside of the radiator? I think I need to do more than just flush it. I will use the vinegar though.

I'd say find a manual transmission, fuel inject it at the least, and keep the engine maintained and clean. FI gives the best gas adjustment, direct FI and turbo makes it better. The manual prevents the power loss due to switching energies. Check the diff, and match everything to the fuel...

Thanks for the compliments, and I am going to keep those plates. Thakns again for the colors, I can't do colors for the life of me. I'm getting a chunk of money to finish the car but I have to get it done faster and within that price range. So here's more questions. Is it worth it to get...

I'm also taking it out to get cleaned and painted, or at least sealed so it won't rust more.

Here's an update- not much done. But the front suspension is finished, I found the torsion bar clips and Pitman nut while I was sweeping. In the next week or two I should be finishing the gas tank, manifolds, exhaust and carb. Also a new brake kit, and other little things. What's a good...

Thanks, that helps a lot. I have exhaust work, the gas tank and manifolds, and some body work and trim. And some upholstery too. I was wondering about a single shop that can do everything from the gas tank to the exhaust, including the manifolds and carb.

Who knows of the good mopar auto shops in San Diego? I know there must be quite a few. I need different things done to mine.

I meant the spindles...

I've a quick question I can't find. What way do the 9" drums hang? Front or Back?

I went with PST because when you go on posts like these there are none that bash them, or rant about their horror story. I do plumbing, and get loads of work fixing cheap stuff. Never heard of having to work on an a-bodies pst suspension like an old harley. Also, cheap metal is... really cheap.

Can you post some pics? I messed myself up and am having issues getting the spindles together. Something with the 4 bolts.

I've a 72 with 9" manuals. I actually went with Pst, but have you tried amazon or ebay for a good quality deal? If you have the old style lca then maybe see if someone close is doing a conversion and has good quality to premium parts they can't use. I did that

I've been doing a special recently and I went with the PST PST doesn't have lca bushings, at least not when I bought them. I got Moogs. I also bought new torsion bar boots too. I agree with taking the k member out. It was easier to see and work, and didn't cost anything. I'd also suggest...

I have a 72 swinger special, and a new slant 6 in it. I was thinking of fuel injecting, turbo and all but couldn't find information of what cars and trucks I can rob some parts off of. I read that Direct injection is done with Ford stuff, but I kinda want to keep to mopar. I think I can keep...

So, when it isn't cooking outside and I'm not working, I got farther on the car. Got the gas tank, exhaust, both manifolds and all the little stuff off the car to take to a shop. I have two carbs and manifold sets, so I still need to find out if they are good and which ones I want to use. I...

By the way, I am open on price, trades will be thought about also.

The work has slowed for lack of money, but the car is still waiting for me. I got the flexplate bolt tightened, a nice adventure. Now I have to figure out the fuel and exhaust. I'm keeping the stock exhaust for now but can't put it on because of it being 40 years old and rusty. The gas tank is...