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Update. The Hurst line drawing was not very detailed and stupidly I copied what was on the old shifting linkage (reverse didn't work). So the PO had reverse & 1st/3rd shift rods switched. After studying the drawing with some better glasses, I switched the rods and it now shifts perfectly! So...

The SKF U joint cross was small enough to work. Nothing else would. Fixed after two days. So frustrated with this car...

Where can I get pictures of how the Hurst shift rods should fit on a 66 Coronet. Reverse interfers with a bolt on the trans and it also hits another shift rod so it won't go into reverse. Also does it require the shifter spacer plate? I'm about done with this car and I don't mean almost complete.

The cross is bigger so it interfers when trying to slide it in.

4 speed with 8 3/4 rear. I have tried Spicer, Moog and Precision ujoints. They are all physically a bit bigger than the one i pulled and I can't get them in the driveshaft. Anyone else run into this problem?

Doug's Headers. I believe they are part number D451

Ordering Black Widow mufflers and a x-pipe for a 66 Coronet 383 4-speed. Right now it has no name rusted out mufflers 6 inches off the headers and dumped. So I'm looking for what is standard for a full length exhaust. Center/ offset mufflers or ???? Thanks.

Yes. We changed headers and to a mini starter. That's it. It was very snappy at the throttle and idled great with a brand new Edelbrock AVS right out of the box. Then it didn't...

Little background. Bought a basket case 66 Coronet with 383 & 4 speed. It's been sitting years, who nows how many. Changed the oil, pulled the distributor (marked location of housing and rotor) then primed it. It started right up, smoked for a hot minute and cleared right up. There was no...

The headers are off up/down/left/right/in/out. It's a total mess. I got them straighten out with some heat applied and elbow grease. Put on new gaskets and bolts are super tight. They still have exhaust leaks on both sides. They are destine for the garbage bin and I ordered Dougs D451's...

I'm a fan of american muscle cars, period.

There was an exhaust leak on the drivers side before I changed the starter, so I'm guessing there was a problem from the previous owner. Yes, I had to massage one tube to clear the starter but putting them back on they were all over the place. No interference anywhere but they won't go on the...

We bought a basket case project as my son's first car. We have replaced brakes, brake lines, fuel tank & lines, new suspension components front to rear, wheels, tires and plenty of odds and ends. We were going for the first test drive and heard a clunk. Fixed it, then the starter was dragging...

Springs are toast. I can push on the trunk and hit the bump stops.

She needs a little lovin' on the driver quarter, but no bondo on the car. Little rust in the quarters, passenger foot well, and trunk pan. That's all the rust I could find. He is very Stoked about this car. Going to do stock black interior (bucket seats) and leave the patina. Just fix the...