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Re: no talk of Tim's Valiant being for sale here [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1639522 07/09/14 11:56 AM 07/09/14 11:56 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 16,135 Mesa, Arizona D dart4forte I Live Here
dart4forte I Live Here D Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 16,135 Mesa, Arizona	Quote: In Spokane, today through Saturday: Hi:96�Lo:61� Hi:92�Lo:62� Hi:97�Lo:65� Hi:99�Lo:64� Hi:99�Lo:68� Having lived in Florida I can say that this little heat wave we are experiencing is a MUCH more comfortable "dry heat" than you guys living back east of the Rockies with all the humidity. Still hot

Re: no talk of Tim's Valiant being for sale here [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1639523 07/09/14 11:58 AM 07/09/14 11:58 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 16,135 Mesa, Arizona D dart4forte I Live Here
dart4forte I Live Here D Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 16,135 Mesa, Arizona	Is the interior gutted? It would be interesting to see how it does in the standing mile at an event like the Mohave Mile.

Re: no talk of Tim's Valiant being for sale here [Re: dart4forte] #1639524 07/09/14 12:54 PM 07/09/14 12:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Stock dash with added gauges, stock steering column. original door panels and floor. No carpet, no headliner, no back seat, aftermarket buckets. Could make it look showroom stock in weekend.

Re: no talk of Tim's Valiant being for sale here [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1639525 07/09/14 02:39 PM 07/09/14 02:39 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 16,135 Mesa, Arizona D dart4forte I Live Here
dart4forte I Live Here D Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 16,135 Mesa, Arizona	Quote: Stock dash with added gauges, stock steering column. original door panels and floor. No carpet, no headliner, no back seat, aftermarket buckets. Could make it look showroom stock in weekend. Does it have on-board fire suppression?

Re: no talk of Tim's Valiant being for sale here [Re: dart4forte] #1639526 07/09/14 02:50 PM 07/09/14 02:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Yes, Its a 2 component system: A Scott and a fire extinguisher

Re: no talk of Tim's Valiant being for sale here [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1639527 07/09/14 03:00 PM 07/09/14 03:00 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 96,649 On The Boat, On The Lake, Wa. ... amxautox Still Retired. Still Posting on Moparts. A Lot.
amxautox Still Retired. Still Posting on Moparts. A Lot. Joined: May 2003 Posts: 96,649 On The Boat, On The Lake, Wa. ...	Doesn't a Scott bottle encourage a fire? Scott = Scottish = from Scotland = Tom "Everyone should believe in something; I believe I'll go fishing." -Henry David Thoreau Men and fish are alike. They both get into trouble when they open their mouths author unknown

Re: no talk of Tim's Valiant being for sale here [Re: amxautox] #1639528 07/09/14 03:37 PM 07/09/14 03:37 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	I thought the right pedal was the primary fire suppressor, drive faster. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: no talk of Tim's Valiant being for sale here [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1639529 07/09/14 04:14 PM 07/09/14 04:14 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 16,135 Mesa, Arizona D dart4forte I Live Here
dart4forte I Live Here D Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 16,135 Mesa, Arizona	Quote: Yes, Its a 2 component system: A Scott and a fire extinguisher Scott's new nick name = Scorch

Re: Green Brick [Re: Rick_Ehrenberg] #1639530 07/09/14 04:54 PM 07/09/14 04:54 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 351 Spokane, WA 4 48Heap enthusiast
48Heap enthusiast 4 Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 351 Spokane, WA	Quote: I saw somewhere above a mention that the Green Brick was an inspiration. Thanks for that, it was meant to be exactly that, to prove that brains and clever engineering (mostly Chrysler's) can level the playing field vs. bucks and stupidity (read: Chevies). Rick I too have been greatly inspired by the Brick. I have even kept articles back to when it was street raced by some guy name Joe or something. Glad to hear it is being updated. Can't wait to see what you are doing. 15 Chrysler 200S 3.6 15 Challenger R/T 6M STP 74 Duster 360 -> original 4 speed car a.k.a. DionR

Re: no talk of Tim's Valiant being for sale here [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1639531 07/09/14 04:59 PM 07/09/14 04:59 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 351 Spokane, WA 4 48Heap enthusiast
48Heap enthusiast 4 Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 351 Spokane, WA	Quote: *I'm in to run track day at Spokane Raceway this Friday July 11th! I'm stoked! It'll be my first chance to really see what it can do Dang, wish I could make it work to be there and see it. I work less than a mile or two from the track, but will be at the fairgrounds working the swap meet. Any chance for either the swap meet show or the Mopar show in the evening on Saturday? 15 Chrysler 200S 3.6 15 Challenger R/T 6M STP 74 Duster 360 -> original 4 speed car a.k.a. DionR

Re: no talk of Tim's Valiant being for sale here [Re: 48Heap] #1639532 07/09/14 06:30 PM 07/09/14 06:30 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	I should have time to make the car show at New Life Christian Center Saturday, It'll probably still be dirty from track day but oh well, it is what it is.

Re: no talk of Tim's Valiant being for sale here [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1639533 07/11/14 05:25 PM 07/11/14 05:25 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Well I made it to track day! What a freaking blast! Took the Valiant to Spokane County Raceway and put it through the paces. I drove it the (20 miles) or so to the track and back home, some of the looks the other drivers gave me were priceless (most of whom trailered theirs). There were a dozen or so other cars, most of which were pretty fast, a Viper, Z06 Vette, a couple worked over BMW's, etc. so there was plenty of room to stretch the Valliant's legs without getting into trouble. I drove the first few laps with the track day organizer riding shotgun (wanted to see if I had adequate skills to stay alive) and then he turned me loose. After a few warm up laps I pushed it harder and harder until I was eventually comfortably pacing with the Viper. So, after a couple sessions I can say that the little Valiant handles like it's on rails, has a bit of very predictable over steer (still messing with tire pressures to dial that in) and when you hit the straight aways it's just a little monster pulling hard until you feel your mortality coming into question and decide to lift and brake, seemingly limitless top end, I ran out of stones before I ran out of engine. What a ball to drive! 8205184-TrackDay1.jpg (103 downloads)

Re: no talk of Tim's Valiant being for sale here [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1639534 07/11/14 06:02 PM 07/11/14 06:02 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,467 So Cal autoxcuda Too Many Posts
autoxcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,467 So Cal	Quote: Well I made it to track day! What a freaking blast! Took the Valiant to Spokane County Raceway and put it through the paces. I drove it the (20 miles) or so to the track and back home, some of the looks the other drivers gave me were priceless (most of whom trailered theirs). .... So you still want to bother painting it?

Re: no talk of Tim's Valiant being for sale here [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1639535 07/11/14 06:03 PM 07/11/14 06:03 PM
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Uhcoog1 super stock Joined: May 2005 Posts: 723 Houston Tx	Quote: After a few warm up laps I pushed it harder and harder until I was eventually comfortably pacing with the Viper. Glad she ran well!! -'02 Dodge Viper Ex-World Challenge racecar -'73 Duster, 6.1 based 392 hilborn hemi, tko600, full floater rear 9", Hellwig custom bars, viper brakes, built for road course

Re: no talk of Tim's Valiant being for sale here [Re: Uhcoog1] #1639536 07/11/14 06:13 PM 07/11/14 06:13 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,645 Houston, Tx A AlexP I Live Here
AlexP I Live Here A Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,645 Houston, Tx	I keep calling the car "Tim's Valiant" I vote to have it named the Red Brick! My Build thread: Let the hemi swap begin! 1968 wanna be pro touring whatchamacallit with some fancy stuff and a new roof skin.

Re: no talk of Tim's Valiant being for sale here [Re: AlexP] #1639537 07/11/14 06:15 PM 07/11/14 06:15 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 723 Houston Tx Uhcoog1 super stock
Uhcoog1 super stock Joined: May 2005 Posts: 723 Houston Tx	Quote: I keep calling the car "Tim's Valiant" I vote to have it named the Red Brick! So now Scott can't paint it? Red Brick. I like that. -'02 Dodge Viper Ex-World Challenge racecar -'73 Duster, 6.1 based 392 hilborn hemi, tko600, full floater rear 9", Hellwig custom bars, viper brakes, built for road course

Re: no talk of Tim's Valiant being for sale here [Re: Uhcoog1] #1639538 07/11/14 06:21 PM 07/11/14 06:21 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,645 Houston, Tx A AlexP I Live Here
AlexP I Live Here A Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,645 Houston, Tx	Quote: Quote: I keep calling the car "Tim's Valiant" I vote to have it named the Red Brick! So now Scott can't paint it? Red Brick. I like that. Adding paint will only make it slower. My Build thread: Let the hemi swap begin! 1968 wanna be pro touring whatchamacallit with some fancy stuff and a new roof skin.

Re: no talk of Tim's Valiant being for sale here [Re: AlexP] #1639539 07/11/14 06:57 PM 07/11/14 06:57 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 16,135 Mesa, Arizona D dart4forte I Live Here
dart4forte I Live Here D Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 16,135 Mesa, Arizona	Quote: Quote: Quote: I keep calling the car "Tim's Valiant" I vote to have it named the Red Brick! So now Scott can't paint it? Red Brick. I like that. Adding paint will only make it slower. Wait until you kiss a wall or rub fenders then paint it

Re: no talk of Tim's Valiant being for sale here [Re: AlexP] #1639540 07/11/14 07:00 PM 07/11/14 07:00 PM
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Kern Dog Striving for excellence Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 18,493 Granite Bay CA	Red brick...I like that. Way to go, Scott. I've heard that you were more of a Restoration guy so this is cool to see.

Re: no talk of Tim's Valiant being for sale here [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1639541 07/11/14 07:16 PM 07/11/14 07:16 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,467 So Cal autoxcuda Too Many Posts
autoxcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,467 So Cal	Quote: ... Any more pictures??

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