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  1. Beekeeper

    Steering coupler roll pin hole alignment not correct

    Never ran into this problem before but the groove on the steering box input shaft does not line up correctly with the hole in the steering shaft coupler roll pin hole. This a factory column and coupler as well as power steering gear. I am attaching a pic of the roll pin that came out during...
  2. Beekeeper

    Filling new power steering system

    Installed new gearbox and pump and new lines on my 69’ bee. Can I vacuum fill the system before start up? As in pull vacuum on the return port on the box and through the pressure line and pump keeping the fluid level in the reservoir above the pump. Planned to use a length of hose connected to...
  3. Beekeeper

    Right stuff rear brake proportion valve issues

    Never will understand why someone goes to the trouble to reproduce a part and doesn't get it right! I guess the Chinese lose the specs in translation check out the pics of the flare seat in the new repop compared to and original brake valve. It does not match the flare at all in fact the only...
  4. Beekeeper

    Feel like I hit the lottery!

    Was looking around for 11.75 rotors for the bee so called my local auto parts store that’s been in buisness for years and his Dad years before that. Asked for 1979 cordoba rotors and he looked them up and stated well I don’t have them but can get them here tomorrow 79.95 each. So I ask what...
  5. Beekeeper

    Installing 1.03 bars with 20 degree clocking

    Has anyone installed 1.03 bars in their ride? Trying to figure out what position the lower control arm and control arm height adjuster socket needs to be in when installing the heavier 1.03 torsion bars. want to set to factory ride height and not have the adjustment bolts sticking down...
  6. Beekeeper

    Brake line kit questions

    Ok I’ve come to the experts for some info:luvplace: I want to replace all the brake lines on my 69 bee and it’s a manual drum/drum brake system. Gonna convert the front to 11.75 discs have the 15/16” bore manual drum/disc master cylinder and need a little info on the best kit to use while...
  7. Beekeeper

    Which brake valves and line kit?

    I’m doing a manual drum to manual disc conversion on my 69 bee I’ve done a lot of searching here and on the inner webs but still not clear on which valves and line kit I need. I see there is one set up that uses three separate valves (distribution,metering and rear hold off ) and another that...
  8. Beekeeper

    69’ sway bar end link question

    Can anyone tell me the length of the sway bar end links or the distance between the control arm tab and the bar eye? Thanks
  9. Beekeeper

    Energy suspension greasable sway bar bushing kit

    Anyone using the titled sway bay bracket and bushing kit? Any fitment or clearance issues with them? 69 bee https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/5.5135
  10. Beekeeper

    Do I replace the upper ball joints

    So I’m rebuilding the suspension on my super bee and the upper ball joints are nice and tight not sure if they have been replaced before but they feel tight. Should I replace them while I’m at it or just buy new boots and roll with em? And do I reuse the reinforcement collars that were on the...
  11. Beekeeper

    Brake line kits

    looking for complete brake line kit for a 69 super bee with manual drums. Who has the best most accurate one?
  12. Beekeeper

    Torsion bar replacement?

    Ok so I’m dropping the drivetrain out of the 69’ bee and down to torsion bars and k bolts. I have the original 383 out of the car and a 440 installed which will be going back in. So I was looking at the size of the bars and kinda think I should move up to .920 bars in place of the .900 or should...
  13. Beekeeper

    New brake system dot 3 or dot 5 ?

    what are the pros and cons of each fluid in our vintage rides? I'm converting from drum to discs on the front of the bee and have a new master with a 15/16" bore it's a manual setup. Will be changing all lines and hoses just wonder which type fluid to go with before bench bleeding the master.
  14. Beekeeper

    Power steering box

    need to replace the input and output seals that's straight forward but I also have a leaking oring on the input shaft housing cap. Is there any thing more than just removing the cap and replace the oring and reinstall?
  15. Beekeeper

    Torsion bar hex keys rubbing?

    I was under the bee yesterday working on pulling my steering gear and noticed the ends of the torsion key adjusters are rubbing the inside of the frame rails where the clearance notch for them is. Anyone have an idea why? The suspension as far as I can tell has never been rebuilt it's a 69 bee...
  16. Beekeeper

    Manual disc brake master cylinder

    which 4 bolt master cylinder do I need for manual disc brakes on a 69' Coronet?
  17. Beekeeper

    New master cylinder questions

    I'm in process of cleaning and restoring my pedals in my 69' bee. I found that the master cylinder is leaking a bit around the rear seal so I'm gonna replace it. I plan on changing to discs in the front at some point. Now it's manual drums around. So thinking if possible to install a master...
  18. Beekeeper

    Manual disk master cylinder

    Looking for some info for a manual brake master cylinder to use on a disc/drum system. Currently have drums all around and want to use mopar single piston calipers. Any info is appreciated
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