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WV64Signet said:
Interesting

This is what came off of the car

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See what other early A owners have to say. Looks like the original one piece bushings may have split upon removal?
My car still original style bushings when I first got it but too long ago and no pics. Still using hte original structs, washers and nuts - but my car didn't have the front end damage yours did.
 
Mattax said:
See what other early A owners have to say. Looks like the original one piece bushings may have split upon removal?
My car still original style bushings when I first got it but too long ago and no pics. Still using hte original structs, washers and nuts - but my car didn't have the front end damage yours did.
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Appreciate the insights.
 
Those bushings and the strut rod help locate the LCA's for-aft position, and to some degree keep it perpendicular to the LCA bushing and shaft.
 
Mattax said:
Those bushings and the strut rod help locate the LCA's for-aft position, and to some degree keep it perpendicular to the LCA bushing and shaft.
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Yes.. The original on the left side was bent and the hole where the the strut passes through the K was oblong as well as a slight wobble in the LCA Spindle. Replaced K, LCA and Struts all around.

Funny thing was that the alignment and steering was till spot-on. No drift at all.
 
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Mattax said:
No. Get a front sway bar. Even a stock one.
Other than for getting the last fraction of perfomance for drag racing or rock crawling, a front sway bar is the best single improvement one can make to the handling.
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I cannot find one that fits my 66......ive tried...
 
Seems there would be a good sales boost for a company that produced all the varieties of strut rod bushings, properly identified their use with clear instructions how they go. Shouldn't be that difficult,,, But this 'debate' has been perpetual from what I see. When I was ready to do mine several years ago, I read many threads on it. Some were even saying the bushings that are marked which side goes where needed to be reversed. :BangHead: Best thing I can say is read threads from guys that know the car you are working on and ignore the others. :thumbsup: Without going back and searching my pics, Iforget what I ended up with or how they went, but they looked right in the end. Good Luck!
 
zkx14 said:
Seems there would be a good sales boost for a company that produced all the varieties of strut rod bushings, properly identified their use with clear instructions how they go. Shouldn't be that difficult,,, But this 'debate' has been perpetual from what I see. When I was ready to do mine several years ago, I read many threads on it. Some were even saying the bushings that are marked which side goes where needed to be reversed. :BangHead: Best thing I can say is read threads from guys that know the car you are working on and ignore the others. :thumbsup: Without going back and searching my pics, Iforget what I ended up with or how they went, but they looked right in the end. Good Luck!
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I'm happy with what's in there now. I do like the history and education part of it but at the end of the day you have to make your own choice, Yes? Sage advice and vast experience in here are always greatly appreciated and taken into account.

I think this reckons back to discussions on what is and is not a "restoration". I'm not restoring the car (in my mind) I'm caring for it and prolonging it's lifetime "generally true to original look" :D It's about driving and the hobby. I went deep into the forest doing my historical reenacting and had a sudden realization that being militant (pun intended) on correctness drives people away. I want to see more classics on the road. 16 weeks and counting!!! Ugh
 
WV64Signet said:
I'm happy with what's in there now. I do like the history and education part of it but at the end of the day you have to make your own choice, Yes? Sage advice and vast experience in here are always greatly appreciated and taken into account.

I think this reckons back to discussions on what is and is not a "restoration". I'm not restoring the car (in my mind) I'm caring for it and prolonging it's lifetime "generally true to original look" :D It's about driving and the hobby. I went deep into the forest doing my historical reenacting and had a sudden realization that being militant (pun intended) on correctness drives people away. I want to see more classics on the road. 16 weeks and counting!!! Ugh
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I have only really tried one time to be correct on a resto. A 66 hemi charger. Guys in Carlisle saw it. But my 66 satellite is going to be a all out as close as I can get it correct. What a pain....lol
 
Mopar Tim said:
I have only really tried one time to be correct on a resto. A 66 hemi charger. Guys in Carlisle saw it. But my 66 satellite is going to be a all out as close as I can get it correct. What a pain....lol
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I'm glad there's guys like you out there.... If I had a fender tag or a build sheet I might be inclined to work at it...but other than finding paint color under the undercoating everything is an assumption on the car. The seat skins are off (Plymouth logo back seat, Dodge logo front seats) the engine is a 1981 225 with dual exhaust...etc...etc
 
:lol: I just got a call from PG&E to inform me of their safety inspections of their power transmission grids in the area.
:lol: Meaning "Expect one of our drones or helicopters to fly into the power lines and your refrigerated food to spoil and your beer to get warm" :rofl:
 
WV64Signet said:
I'm glad there's guys like you out there.... If I had a fender tag or a build sheet I might be inclined to work at it...but other than finding paint color under the undercoating everything is an assumption on the car. The seat skins are off (Plymouth logo back seat, Dodge logo front seats) the engine is a 1981 225 with dual exhaust...etc...etc
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My 66 satellite is a 383 4bbl 4 speed convertible. And really rough but mostly unmolested. Complete original....bought it near Keith s place.
 
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