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| Author: | Mooosman [ Sat Aug 21, 2004 10:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | 74 K-frame into 61 Valiant...Is It Possible?? |
Okay, I want update my 61 Valiant a little, and want to go to disc brakes and firm-feel power steering in front. I have access to a pair of 74 Dusters at my buddy's place, and I was wondering if its possible to swap K-frames between one of the Dusters and the Valiant? I would like to swap the whole thing over, since the early Valiant steering boxes mount to the body instead of the K-frame, and parts are almost impossible to find for the early front ends. Is it doable? I would gain front discs, a sway bar, and power steering. I would also probably use the Duster's rear axle while I have it apart. It's no problem for me to adapt the Valiant's steering column over to the Duster's box. Thanks Nick P.S. Does anyone know how much track width I would gain in the front?? What is the stock track width of a 61 Valiant with 9" drums? |
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| Author: | VDART [ Sat Aug 21, 2004 10:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | K Swap |
Interesting proposal, most likely any direct swap would have to be a 1960-1966 a type body, body style changed in 67 somewhat, good luck |
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| Author: | relic-lover [ Sat Aug 21, 2004 12:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Some considerations |
The 61 valiant has the strut rods bolted underneath the LCAs (Lower Control Arm) also the 61 engine mounts and brackets differ to all the 63 and up A-bodys. If you do a kmember swap grab the LCAs, the strut rods, the engine mounts/brackets, and the steering box when you get the kmember. As to parts from the 74 - The 74 disc setup with the 74 upper control arms can be put on the 63-66 kmember setup. You get LBP (4.5" x 5) lug pattern for your front wheels that way - only other issue is a stock 63-66 sway bar interferes with the calipers on this setup. I don't think the 74 kmember would fit the 61 - But that is just a guess someone may know otherwise. |
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| Author: | kesteb [ Sun Aug 22, 2004 10:26 am ] |
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The '74 K-member will not work with any Abody before '67. The frame rails were spread in '67 to better accomodate V8s. It is my understanding, that a '63-'66 K-member can be used in the '61. At this point, all of the suspension parts from the '74 will bolt right up. But, you will need to use a centerlink and the pitman and idler arms from the '63-'66. A '65 V8 and all '66 centerlinks give an 1" additional clearance below the oilpan. This is needed if you use a late model \6 from an F-body. |
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| Author: | volaredon [ Sun Aug 22, 2004 4:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Do you need a 63-66 K member?? |
I have a complete front suspension from a 65 Cuda. 10" brakes, factory swaybar, and all. Even has an aluminum manual steering gearbox attatched! Near Chicago. Anyone interested?? |
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