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  1. valiant1966

    Clutch plate resurface

    Okay, it may be a silly question but does anyone resurface original clutch plates? Before anyone asks, no I don't mean the pressure plate or the flywheel. A friend has a 1 of 300 built car and has this thing about having the original clutch plate rebuilt. It's a 66 and he has owned the car since...
  2. valiant1966

    Disc brakes to disc brakes

    I have searched as best I can on here but can't find an answer on my own so maybe a little help. My friend has a 70 Duster with the factory K-H disc brakes with SBP. He wants to go to LBP. Can we just get some LBP rotors from 73 and up and they will fit on his spindles or do we have to go...
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    Temps climbing in 318

    First the specs. I have a 66 Valiant that was /6 but now has a 318 with automatic trans. The engine has a very mild cam and a performer intake with eddy 4 barrel that runs a little on the rich side. Timing is 16 initial and 35 total. I have about 1500 miles on the engine and it has done this...
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    Just some tidbits

    I was devastated to find out my wife was having an affair but, by turning to religion, I was soon able to come to terms with the whole thing. I converted to Islam......and we're stoning her in the morning! The wife suggested I get myself one of those ***** enlargers, so I did. She's 25, and...
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    Tach hookup

    I bought an HEI unit from TrailBeast and it is working great. Just now hooked up a Sun Super Tach II (I know, it's cheap but only for tuning, not racing) and when I set it on 8 CYL, I seem to only get half the rpm's. I am certain all the wires are correct. Am I missing something? When I put it...
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    New carpet

    I am looking to get new carpet for my 66 Valiant 2 door hardtop. It is a daily driver so I don't need the greatest carpet in the world. Any suggestions or experiences you could share about different manufacturers? I'm not looking show ...just enjoy. Dennis
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    carpet suggestions

    I am looking to get new carpet for my 66 Valiant 2 door hardtop. It is a daily driver so I don't need the greatest carpet in the world. Any suggestions or experiences you could share about different manufacturers? I'm not looking to show it off...just enjoy it. Dennis
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    [FOR SALE] Top cat whiskers-66 valiant

    I have for sale a set of Top Cat Whiskers for what , I am not sure. They were sold to me by Restoration Specialties(Richard O'Shields) at the Mopar Nats. They/he sold them to me, assuring me that they fit my car but do not and they refuse to make it right. So here they are. They do NOT fit a 66...
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    Top Catwhiskers

    This is kind of a ***** session so if I'm in the wrong place, moderators please feel free to move it. First off, does anyone know know who actual makes TopCatwhiskers? I know many people distribute them but I would like to try and contact the mfg. The reason is, I was at the Mopar Nats at...
  10. valiant1966

    Mo-3000

    I saw this mentioned in another recent thread but didn't want to hijack someone's thread so... I have read in several places about the MO-3000 rotor from NAPA and the fact that it is about .060" longer than the standard one so went to my friendly neighborhood NAPA store to check it out. It...
  11. valiant1966

    Clutch fan question

    When a clutch fan fails/goes bad/quits working, does it no longer spin at all or does it lock up completely and spin all the time or can do either one? It's the type with the spring in the middle. Thanks. Dennis
  12. valiant1966

    Recurve springs

    Can anyone here point me in the direction of a distributor recurve spring kit? Thanks. Dennis
  13. valiant1966

    Which field?

    First thing I would like to say is to 67Dart273. Man, I wish I had your knowledge of the electrical parts of these cars and second, I wish I could better understand what you say(my bad, not yours). That being said, I am including pics so we can see what I am talking about and to help me better...
  14. valiant1966

    Jumpy volt gauge

    My volt gauge seems to jump around a lot. 12 to 14 or so. All to the charging side but still jumpy. I have new alternator, new regulator, new gauge, new belt and all new connections. Yep! It's a new build. Anyway, what are the possible causes of this or is it normal. Oh yeah, battery, not so...
  15. valiant1966

    Points to electronic

    Can someone tell me when you need to use a 4 pole ballast resistor vs. a 2 pole one when installing a Mopar electronic ignition. I'm sure I can find the wiring diagram on here. We just need to know when to use which one. I know the simple answer is get all the donor parts from the same car...
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    Vacuum pod

    Can someone tell me what the different numbers on the arms of the distributor vacuum pod mean? I have seen it on here somewhere but can't seem to find it now. I have a distro in my car that has an 11.0R stamped in it and another distro on the bench with 8.5R on it. Is one more desirable than the...
  17. valiant1966

    New cam and idle

    Hi all. First off, I would like to thank everyone on the forum who has helped with parts or info on my project. It's up and running and hauls butt. You guys have been invaluable. Now, on with my problem. My project has been building and installing a 318 in my 66 Valiant with a /6. The engine...
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    What color upper control arms?

    As the title states, does anyone know what color or if the upper control arms were painted on 66 vintage Mopars? The lowers have traces of black on them. I am helping him get his car back on the road again after sitting for 30 or so years(he has had other things to do). It is a one owner and he...
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    (SOLD)/6 parts-damper and timing set

    I have a new /6 damper from Mopar part #4071061. Bought these a while back but going a different route with my build. The damper sells on Ebag for $60 plus $15 shippping. I figure $60 including shipping is good. The timing set is new, brand unknown. I bought it off a member of the other forum...
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    !966 Valiant Signet hub caps

    I have 66 Valiant Signet hub caps for sale. Look good, just don't want them on my car. I think $40 plus actual shipping from 45014. Thanks.
  21. valiant1966

    7 1/4 rear strength

    Given the growing scarcity(and cost) of 8 3/4 rear ends for A bodies, does anyone have an idea of how much horsepower the 7 1/4 can take and is the Sure-Grip any stronger than the one legger? Maybe share with us what broke yours or whatever? Everyone talks about how weak and puny they are but...
  22. valiant1966

    904 Crossmember

    Hi, I am looking for a 904 cross member to modify for dual exhausts when I drop my small block in my car. Must fit 66 Valiant. I prefer not to pay a premium for it since I could just wait until I'm doing the changeover and modify my current one. I'm just trying to make this go a little quicker...
  23. valiant1966

    V8 Motor Mounts

    Is this the correct motor mounts for a !966 Valiant with a 273? I keep seeing 2 different styles, both for V8's. I don't think both can be right. Thanks.
  24. valiant1966

    V8 Center link

    I need a V8 steering center link that will fit my 1966 Valiant. Car is a /6 will be putting in a V8 in the spring so I am gathering parts to make this as easy as possible. This is one of my last missing parts and maybe the most difficult. I know I can shim the motor mounts or cut or dent the...
  25. valiant1966

    How much head milling?

    I am building a 318 to replace my slant in my 66 Valiant. The engine is a 1970 with 77-86 heads casting #4027163. It will have a 4 barrel and cam with 421/444 lift. Bottom end is all stock. The heads are ported, polished and gasket matched. My question is: How much can I mill off of these...
  26. valiant1966

    Motor mounts

    I need the parts circled in the picture. Anyone part out an early Valiant or Dart and didn't need these? Looks like I missed a pair by about an hour yesterday. Thanks, Dennis
  27. valiant1966

    Motor mount parts

    I need the parts circled in the picture. Anyone part out an early Valiant or Dart and didn't need these? Thanks, Dennis
  28. valiant1966

    /6 to V8 mounts

    Hi all. Well, I finally have grown bored with my /6 but my budget is rock bottom so switching to a V8 has to be done on a shoe string. Anyway, my question is, a friend has offered up a great running 318(yeah I know 360 is better but 318 is free) but I still need to add s me things to make it...
  29. valiant1966

    Engine swap

    Hi, Okay, I finally tired of my slant and have a 360 to drop in my !966 Valiant. I would like to know if the centerlink needs to be changed or will be okay as is? I have searched the internet and many forums and have conflicting info. Some say yes. Some say no. Maybe someone on here has...
  30. valiant1966

    Dart side marker light gaskets

    I have 3 sets of these gaskets to sell. They fit 1972 -1978 Dart. Being a dummy, I thought the price on them was per gasket so I ordered 4 and now I have 3 extra sets. I can sell a SET(4) of gaskets for 5 bucks if I can simply put them in an envelope and mail them to you. If you require a...
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