Author: Joseph James

Brake warning light.

Any ideas? I have been unable to find anything leaking. Do the switches themselves ever fail?

Lower ball joint question.

I have a 68 Sport Fury. Car clunks over bumps, so I have been shopping suspension parts.

FSM says lower ball joint is replaced as a unit to include the hunk of steel that bolts to spindle and tie rod end.

Rock Auto lists a lower that is not an assemb…

Preventing A Fury Fire

I have had a voltage drop for a while now. Wipers slow to a crawl at idle, etc. This week, I left parking lights on and totally discharged the battery. Since then the ammeter indicates nearly full right when above idle. It should settle down after driv…

No press? No problem!

Rear wheel bearing fail. Lots of squeak and fluid leak.

I used a 4” grinder to cut the collar and bearing. Laid a pipe wrench over the new bearing and collar and tapped it on with a small ball and peen hammer.

All that’s left now is the oil seal ch…

Roof Rail Seal Help, Please.

My seals are about done for. I can only find 2 door seals. Will that work for a 4 door? Just wondering if they are the same.

Today’s A body work. Love this car!

I have had my 65 Dart 270 for a few months now. I drive 24 miles/day for work. So far, I have just put gas in it and drove it.

I changed oil today. Went with high zinc 20/50. It has a new turn signal switch and I have had to work on bulb grounding. Ot…

65 Valiant wagon in my area NOT MINE

Not bad looking. Not sure about price as I don’t know much about the wagons.

here is the link if anyone is interested
1965 plymouth valiant wagon – cars & trucks – by owner – vehicle…

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