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I run the E-bay 3 core with A/C and have not had a problem. It did not bolt in directly, but a couple of holes fixed that right up.

I love my Explorer rear end. The 97 has 3.73, posi, and disk brakes. They are cheep and lots of them around. I think I made a mistake torching off the brackets for the sway bar, it would be great to fit a sway bar in the rear. All I did was cut off the Explorer spring perches and welded the stock P18 mounts in the correct position.

Here are the parts (steering arms) that my local welder made for me from the old arms. The length is 3 1/4" center to center from the tie rod hole to the nearest hole. I had to straighten the stock inner tie rod ends from the Cavalier, but that was the only change I made to the original setup after installing the new steering arms. Took it for a drive today and how sweet it is being able to turn around in the street or a quick corner, with out having to take two or three swipes at it. Have not had it out on the highway yet, maybe I will have to look for a Cavalier rack with more turns of the wheel for the full throw. kai

A friend of mine sent this to me. If it has been here before, I apologize. http://www.lov2xlr8.no/broch1.html (I had to copy and paste the above into URL space) kai

I think you can buy a Ford dipstick (70's I think) at any auto parts that has the wall of chrome stuff. I think the only thing you have to do is cut the dipstick itself and calibrate it. Just compare the length after the "bump" and mark accordingly. good luck kai

I added a electric brake controller for the stopping. It is not hard and you do not have to rewire the whole car. The only problem is normally you have to have 12V. It really helps with the stopping, those disk brakes only go so far. I think a trailer with out brakes only requires that you buy the brake stuff. I should just bolt on to the axle stubs. kai

BeBop138 What are the dimensions of the finished spindle? I am afraid that if I try to measure from the photo, it will not be as accurate as it should be. Thanks kai

I made this little adapter so that I could use the stock tie rod end (right hand thread - inner) and the stock Cavalier adjuster. Since you modified the steering arms the length of the cut off tie rod probably will change a little. The right hand thread of the tie rods that you have listed as not used are the ones I cut for the adapter. If only I could weld as well as your guy does, love it. kai

Lee What is the reservoir you are using for the PS? What adapter did you use on the pump to go to a remote reservoir? thanks kai

This is really of topic, however it is a little in site into how we use the P18, when we are not driving it. click on this article to read about our "joint" in Mexico after you open the web site http://www.mexconnect.com/. Retirement in Paradise: a '50s burger drive-in on Mexico's Emerald Coast kai

It is so ugly, I think it is gorgeous. kai

My P18 had a bypass "thingie" that I thought was Pot Metal. My battery tray is aluminum painted black. kai

I made one from a piece of flat metal with a 1/2" galvanized "T" brazed to the base. I posted photos, but can not find it. It was easy enough to make, If you are interested, I can go take a photo of it on the engine. kai

Mike Check out these sites for rod ends and such. http://www.cadvision.com/blanchas/54pontiac/center-steer-rnp.html http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Detail.aspx?A=MRCES2217R_0131648649&An=599001+101990+50012+2012016 This later model cavalier rod end is longer with different thread. http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Detail.aspx?A=MRCES3374_0131649840&An=599001+102004+50012+2012016 kai

I will buy a set! kai

Thanks. It appears that its just 1.5 square tubing welded to a 1/4" plate, kind of rough looking. I think once I have the motor and body pulled Im going to develop a nicer looking bracket that wraps around both sides of the frame and has some nice circles cut out of it for bonus points. Ill probably make it bolt in as well if I decide to sell it so that those who cant weld or have no access to a welder can use it. Ive got a powdercoat setup too so maybe ill go that route as well as long as it keeps price reasonable. Ill keep the forum updated when I get to that stage. I think it is only 1" square tubing welded to the 1/4 plate. The down side of the setup is the turning radius. With your ability, maybe you could figure out how to make new steering arms, for the spindles that is a little shorter. I think that the only difference is which way the tapered whole is. I love the setup, except for the arms that mount on the spindles. There was a post about this a few months ago, http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=21808 kai

I think I took the 3" cutoff wheel and made the notches a little deeper where the cotter key passes. Been on there a couple of years and quite a few miles, so I guess it works. The nut is pretty thick. kai

this is a good thread to see what you need. http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=9197 the tie rod end is the inner right hand thread end and the end of the tie rod itself. Thread for the right hand cavalier adapter, screw it in tight and back weld. kai

Don Thanks for posting the pics "for real" not in the little postage stamp thing you have to click on to open, and then wait. kai

So far I like the area around Mountain Home. We are thinking that many people have a second home there and would like to get out from under it. We are leaving here (Tecolutla, Veracruz Mexico) on the 1st. Stop in Brownsville and unload the first load of stuff we are bringing up at our storage unit, waiting to move on up. Drive on up, looking all the way for just the right house at the right price. kai

Tough luck Charlie. Sorry to hear about your troubles. Good luck on the repairs. Sometime it isn't even our fault, things just happen. kai

Thanks guys Guess I am going to have to look at some of these sites. We are going to Arkansas next month to look for a house. Mexico is getting a little scary for me and the Mrs. Got to find something cheep, need to sell this house here before there is much cash. Times are tough for some and maybe I can find a house that someone needs the payments taken over to keep them out of trouble. Years ago I let one go that way, so now maybe it is my turn to get it back. again, thanks guys for the info kai

Thanks Tim.let's hope it will fit. I really need a seat bottom. I am tired of sitting in a hole. When the upholster first did the seat, it seemed alright. Then it broke again. He had just wired some stiff wire in, he says he has no other way to fix it. kai

The biggest problem is I am in Mexico and he is in Kansas. I will make many measurements and take them with me. thanks kai