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  1. John Martin

    [WANTED] 1972 Plymouth Valiant Body Wiring

    I am looking for a complete body wiring harness for my 1972 Plymouth Valiant. It is a sedan. The one that plugs in at the kick panel and runs inside the rocker covers. Preferably one in good condition without major damage. Needs to have hood tail lamp socket tangs. Thank you in advance
  2. John Martin

    New Business Idea

    I am thinking of an idea and wanted to gauge its popularity with the intended customers. The idea is to start up a business that will sell, service, restore and provide parts for “1960-1974 focused” Chrysler Products. Imperial Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Dodge Trucks My idea is to make it like...
  3. John Martin

    [WANTED] 7 1/4” 3.23 Sure-Grip

    I’m looking for a 7 1/4” differential with a Sure-Grip and 3.23 gears. 1970 or newer. Thanks in advance
  4. John Martin

    [WANTED] 1972 Valiant Radiator

    I am looking for a good used original radiator for my 1972 Plymouth Valiant. I need a 22” unit with the shroud. The original part number is 3574647. It is for 225 slant sixes with automatic transmission and air conditioning. Thank you in advance.
  5. John Martin

    Slant Six 2bbls - Which one?

    I am working on my 1972 Valiant sedan. It has a 225 and a 904. The 225 is a 1987 block bored over .40”, with a 1972 head that has hardened seats redone and shaved .30”. It currently has a Comp Cams 224/224 flat tapper camshaft. I am thinking of putting an Aussie Speed Evil Stick in it...
  6. John Martin

    Which Vinyl Top is Correct?

    I have a 1972 Valiant sedan. It has a vinyl top, but the top goes down the a-pillars. I am not sure if this is correct. I have only seen a-bodies with vinyl tops that stop at the top of the a-pillar.
  7. John Martin

    [WANTED] 1972 Valiant Sedan Parts

    I am looking for various parts for my 1972 Plymouth Valiant sedan. It has a 225, 904 and it had a decor package, a/c and p/s. I’m working on adding a few things to it. I am looking for: - wiring for the car front to rear, complete - license plate lamp - reverse lamps - wiper linkage - right...
  8. John Martin

    Slant Six Build Ideas

    Sorry to start a new thread again, but I had to start over and ask my question again due to getting a rude answer the first time. I want to build an economy slant six that is reliable and can be driven every day. The build will start with a 1972 225 slant six. The car it is going into has air...
  9. John Martin

    225 Slant Six Build Ideas

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  10. John Martin

    Making a 3-Season Driver

    So I’ve been slowly working on getting my car to the point I want it. It’s a 1970 Dart Custom sedan with a 225 and a 904. So far I want to use it from April to November and switch to a different car that will get winter use. Ideas on the table are: • Hardened valve seats - Done ✅ • Electronic...
  11. John Martin

    Kelsey Hayes Disc Brake Upgrade Question

    I am upgrading the brakes on my 1970 Dart that came with 9” manual drums. I have acquired and restored a set of original K-H brakes from a 1969 Swinger 340. I am about to button everything up but I have been reading about brake proportioning. An aside: My neighbor’s father-in-law had a Duster...
  12. John Martin

    Running on 4 cylinders

    The car is a 1970 Dart Custom 225/904 +/- 112k miles on it So I’ve been chasing the misfire my car has had since I bought it. Every thing I have done so far has helped, but it is now to the point where I think I have done all I can. The car seems to only run on 4 cylinders. I pull the spark...
  13. John Martin

    Recommended Spark Plug Wires

    I’ve got a 225 slant six that needs to get some new spark plug wires. What do you all recommend for me?
  14. John Martin

    225 Head Gasket Options

    I am redoing the head on my 225, again... This time I’m doing it myself. I have gotten the head totally redone, positive valve seals, hardened seats, sealing surface trued up, full cleaning and reconditioning the rockers. I have a Fel-Pro gasket on there now, should I replace it with another...
  15. John Martin

    Solving a Misfire

    So I got my new to me 1970 Dart in January and drove it back from Albany, Oregon to Chicagoland. 225 slant six with a TorqueFlite. It had 106k on it. It was running fair on the trip home but it got slightly worse and worse. It has been daily driven almost since it got back. The car is totally...
  16. John Martin

    [WANTED] ISO E70-14 Tires

    I’m looking for some cheap or free E70-14 tires to make my project car a roller. I don’t care about tread or wear I just need something to hold air. Let me know what you have, TIA. PM me with what you have.
  17. John Martin

    What camshaft should I use?

    I have a 1970 Dart Custom with a 225. It has 111,000 miles and it’s never been rebuilt. I was thinking of doing a camshaft. I’m looking for a good camshaft that makes a lot of vacuum, gets good fuel economy, idles smooth, and has a focus on low and mid range power. I found a Hughes camshaft...
  18. John Martin

    Butler-Conti Dodge

    Any info out there on Butler-Conti Dodge? My 70 Dart Custom is from Lafayette, CA and has their plate frames. Was curious if anyone else out there has a car from the same dealer or if they have any history, information, etc.
  19. John Martin

    [FOR SALE] 1967-76 A-Body Front End Parts

    For sale are various front end parts. These will fit all 1967-72 cars and slant six cars 1973-76. K-member $80 Lower Control Arms w/o sway bar mounts $90 Upper Control Arms $80 Strut Rods $40 - not pictured Steering Gear - manual $75 Center Link w/pitman and idler $50 - not pictured 10” Front...
  20. John Martin

    [FOR SALE] 1970-71 Dodge Dart Ashtray

    For sale is an original ashtray from a 1970 Dart. The door has some paint bubbling up but it is complete with mounting screws and the lighter. $25 plus shipping. Located in Gurnee, IL 60031 - Chicagoland
  21. John Martin

    [FOR SALE] 1967-76 2 and 4 Door Sedan Dome Lamp

    For sale is a used original dome lamp assembly for 2 and 4 door A-Body sedans. This part is in good condition and can be used as is. Lamp housing has been polished a little, no damage to wiring or connector. $30 plus shipping. Located in Gurnee, IL 60031 - Chicagoland
  22. John Martin

    [FOR SALE] 1967-72 Front Center Seatbelt Covers

    For sale are a pair of used original front center seatbelt covers. These go on the front center seat belts and cover the ends that bolt through the floor pan. They are sold as a pair and are in good condition. $40 for the pair, plus shipping. Located in Gurnee, IL 60031
  23. John Martin

    [FOR SALE] 1967-71 Standard Instument Cluster

    For sale is a used original 1970 Dodge Dart instrument cluster and bezel. It will fit other year Darts 1967-71. It has not been tested but it is complete less one light bulb socket. This will need to be restored to be used. $100 plus shipping. Located in Gurnee, IL 60031 - Chicagoland
  24. John Martin

    [FOR SALE] 170 198 225 Alternator Mounting Bracket

    For sale is a used original alternator mounting bracket for 170, 198 and 225 engines. It will need to be restored but it is straight, no damage. $30 plus shipping. Located in Gurnee, IL 60031 - Chicagoland
  25. John Martin

    [FOR SALE] 1970 19” Radiator

    For sale is a used original 2998933 19” Radiator. This will work for 198 and 225 engines with both automatic and manual transmissions, without air conditioning, without trailer towing or max cooling. It was recored and cools well. $100 plus shipping. Located in Gurnee, IL 60031 - Chicagoland
  26. John Martin

    [FOR SALE] Sparton Model U Horn

    For sale is a used original Sparton Model U horn for Mopars equipped with single note horns. It was working when removed from the car. Includes the correct paint cutter mounting bolt. $30 plus shipping Located in Gurnee, IL 60031 - Chicagoland
  27. John Martin

    [FOR SALE] 1967-76 Driver Side Fresh Air Box

    For sale is a used original 1967-76 Mopar A-Body fresh air duct. It works on all cars whether it is heater, A/C or heater delete. The door won’t open more than half way and the hinge mount is a little twisted. It can be freed up. It came in a lot of parts I no longer need. $30 plus shipping...
  28. John Martin

    [FOR SALE] 170 198 225 Slant Six 4-Blade Fan

    For sale is an original 1970 225 engine cooling fan. This fan was acid dipped to remove rust and edp coated to prevent new rust. It is 17” in diameter and straight, no dings, dents, and all blades are good. For cars with 19” radiators, without air conditioning, without trailer towing or max...
  29. John Martin

    [FOR SALE] 1969 and older Slant Six Intake and Exhaust Manifolds

    For sale are a match set of 1968 slant six intake and exhaust manifolds. These will work for 1969 and older 170 and 225 engines. Both for $120 or $75 for each one. Shipping quoted by ZIP, shipping available to Canada, and local pickup available as well. Located in Gurnee, IL 60031 - Chicagoland
  30. John Martin

    1970 Dodge Dart Custom Sedan Restoration

    So I’ll be sharing the progress on this car. It came from Opp, Alabama and i picked it up for $150. It was going to get crushed, but it was too cool with a two-tone paint job and so many high options. Here it is before the previous owner parted it out.
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