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  1. Jason Maitland

    Plymouth Valiant 61 Manual upgrade query

    Hey everyone, just wondering, what is the best, recommended manual box upgrade for an existing 3 speed floor shift, in a 61 Valiant behind a slant6 without cutting/chopping any of the body? Whilst it is currently a 170, I'm also thinking to drop in a 225 at same time... Thanks Jason
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    [WANTED] 1961 Dodge Lancer or similar era Valiant

    Hi guys, I'm looking for my next Mopar and on the hunt for a nice original style, preferably original paint/trim 1960 Dodge Lancer / similar Vintage Valiant. Open to colours BUT not RED please... Please note I am based in Australia, so you need to be comfortable selling to me here, and I can...
  3. Jason Maitland

    Water leak in 68 Dart Coupe

    Hi all... I have discovered that I have a water leak when driving in medium/heavy rain only that seems to be coming from the top/rear of the glove compartment and dripping onto the passenger side floor - am I right in thinking this is (hopefully) the windshield rubber? The windshield is still...
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    Ignition Coil firewall relocation query

    Hi guys, I am wanting to relocate my coil off my intake and hoping to locate on the firewall... Is it perfectly fine to use/mount off one of the blower motor bolts as per my pic? I was also thinking I could possibly fab up a special mount and attach it to the unused heater hose fittings, as I...
  5. Jason Maitland

    Gas Mileage query Holley 318

    Hi all... Just did a trip in my 68 Dart coupe, very mild 318, .030 over rebuild with around 13000 miles, headers, Fresh complete overhauled Holley 650 DP, Auto w 3.23 rear - both near new rebuilds. Sitting on 55/60 mph, highway/country driving mostly, and getting approx. 13-14 miles per gallon...
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    318 missing and stalling once warmed up and at cruise

    Hi guys, I'm running a fairly stock and fresh 318 with Holley DP650, Auto 904, Mopar elec IGN... I recently purchased the car (68 Dart Coupe), and all was well except for a vacuum leak, that I thought was the shaft in the Carb, so I sent it out for a full recondition with the most reputable shop...
  7. Jason Maitland

    68 Dart dash resto update and issues/queries

    Hi everyone... here's an update to my cluster resto, installation and more issues/queries! So, somehow I got everything in and re-connected (not sure how I connected up the circuit boards / pin connectors without breaking anything, as they are such a tight, tight fit. Maybe I should use some...
  8. Jason Maitland

    TF 904 Auto slipping 2nd to 3rd when manual shifting @ higher revs

    Hi everyone, so I'm in the middle of hooking up a Lokar type cable kickdown system, and have it connected at the trans, but not yet hooked up at the carb end. Anyways, whilst waiting to get new brackets etc to hook it all up I've been driving my car (68 Dart w 318) around, to test other recent...
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    68 Dart Circuit board query

    Hi All, I am replacing my Instrument Cluster circuit boards, and noticed the connections on the new board do not have impregnated "Washer" type mounts as per the original board for ALT and OIL gauges; where the respective wires hook up from behind. I was wondering if this means anything, and...
  10. Jason Maitland

    68 Dart Steering Box leak after lowering steering column

    Hi All... I had to lower my steering column in my 68 Dart to remove my instrument cluster, and whilst I was under the vehicle doing other work I noticed some fluid had leaked out the back of the steering box; kinda the outer area of the steering box housing of where the column shaft enters the...
  11. Jason Maitland

    68 Dart Rear Pillar issues for repair

    Hi All, I have a 68 Dart that has some issues at the bottom of rear pillars where they meet the top of rear fender. Please refer pics to see that I either have rotted sections, and/or the metal has simply split apart internally, where the lower drip rail trims attach. I was wanting some...
  12. Jason Maitland

    68 Dart damaged instrument cluster circuit board

    Hi All... greetings from Oz! I removed my 68 Dart instrument cluster today, with much pain endured, and when I finally got it out, I discovered I had damaged one of circuit boards, specifically snapped 3 of the 4 pins where one of the plugs connect. Is it possible to repair these items, or do I...
  13. Jason Maitland

    Help please! 68 Dart Heater Control dilemma

    Hi all... I'm in Australia, and in the process of tidying up the heater control bezel on a nice dart I imported recently! One of the pins on the Upper Selector Lever appears to be damaged that controls the ON and OFF function. I can get the cable to slide on it, but when I attempt to turn it to...
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