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Hi I have a Modern Driveline adapter plate. It fits an inline 6. I used it on a Ford 170ci. It’s made of Aluminum and is in perfect condition. I...
Hello Can somebody recommend an alignment shop that works on the old stuff in Minneapolis? I just put all knew bushings, and ball joints on the...
Hi all, I have a...cough cough 1966 Valiant, I know it's a later year but help a girl out. Anyway, I replaced the drive shaft U joints and the...
Hey all. I have a question about metal integrity. So upon removing these Lower Control Arm shafts on my Valiant I somehow boogered the threads....
Ok I'm not afraid to admit it...I'm a dumb "blank" sometimes. Anyway I was installing a new battery and new cables and was chatting while doing...
Hi What are these rear window things called? Deflectors, visors? What was their purpose? Thanks! [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] hey I have an inoperable fuel gauge in my Valiant. It's a gauge on a circuit board. [ATTACH] I pulled it apart and it looks dark inside...
Hey everyone! I just picked up this 1966 Plymouth Valiant wagon. Not too sure if 66 is to "new" for this forum but hey I'm excited! It's a 225ci...
Okay maybe this topic has already been beaten to death but bear with me. I have a 64 fairlane with the early 170 with the 1/4" distributor drive....
Just a question about old windshield glass. My Fairlane has the original 64 windshield and I am wondering if back then the glass was...
Okay so I have been struggling with a low brake pedal. Being new to brakes I had assembled them, all four corners new, and new dual master, new...
Okay, I bought my fairlane 6/170 from a family member 3 yrs ago. That first year I barely drove it, maybe 100 miles in short trips but the engine...
Okay I am installing a new gas tank on my 64 fairlane, and seeing that a new fairlane tank is pricey I opted for a mustang tank. It is shorter and...
Where do I place them? I just redid the front/rear drums, new wheel cylinders, springs, drums, shoes, etc. All of it and lines and master too! The...
Not sure if what I am going to describe is in fact excessive steering play? I am able to turn the wheel about 3 inches either direction before...
Hey all I installed a T5 in my 64 Fairlane, and need to have a custom trans crossmember welded up. Anybody know of a shop in South Minneapolis...
Ok so installed some new axle bearings when I was redoing my 8" this winter. I sprung for the moser bearings. I feel like there is increased...
Hey everyone My question is, can I install a mustang gas tank onto my 64 fairlane? I know the mustang tank is a drop in, but I don't think my...
Okay so I purchased some drums from summit racing, just some off brand that came in a kit. One of the drums had a tab welded on it? Is this...
I am thinking about buying leaf springs for my Fairlane from here. Just wondering if anybody has any info about them. Thanks Jeanette :D...
Hi I am installing some new leaf springs on my Fairlane, and my question is, is it normal to just bolt it back up like in the photo below?...
Hi I did a search and wasn't able to come up with much, so I apologize if I am asking a duplicate question. I am replacing the leafs and shocks...
I am planning on rebuilding/cleaning up my rear end this winter. ;) I am planning on new springs and brakes too. My questions are: 1) I have...
I am trying to charge a battery and am not understanding the dial. The charger is an old Schumacher that my dad gave me, Its probably 40yrs old...
Sorry if this is a dumb question. My fairlane has 5 lug wheels, wondering why. It also has a factory I6. Why would they put that combo together?
Hi I have another T5 thread going but I wanted to ask specifically about this. I installed a T5 in my 64 Ford Fairlane, and am wondering what to...
Sorry for such a dumb question, but I was putting them where the control arms attach to the frame and there's no enough room for me to get around....
I am thinking about steering boxes and sometime in the future going to update mine on my Fairlane. This may be a naive question but I am noticing...
Hi I have a C4 trans in my 64 fairlane, and it was leaking from the rear seal. I drained it and removed the tailshaft housing, it was almost...
Hi I have a 64 fairlane I am going to be updating the brakes and suspension on. I am kinda of newbie as far as updating an older system like...
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