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1968 valiant front end compatibility #871503
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what other front clips will fit. about to get a 68 valiant to build a drag car. should be fun javascript:void(0)

Re: 1968 valiant front end compatibility [Re: Tommy383] #871504
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any clip from '67 Valiant up through '76 duster and valiant with few if any issues. You can even install a Dodge Dart/ Demon front clip from the same years. A little more involved, but the body lines will all line up.


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Re: 1968 valiant front end compatibility [Re: Tommy383] #871505
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67 and 68 valiant hoods are by themselves.

Re: 1968 valiant front end compatibility [Re: Tommy383] #871506
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The '67-'68 Valiant has one the most unique front clips of any A body. It would have more appeal if it were kept a '68.
Other than side marker lights, the front fenders are the same as any '67-up Valiant/Duster. Grilles and hood can be found on the 4 doors models. If you need fiberglass, hoods and bumpers are available for '68s.

Re: 1968 valiant front end compatibility [Re: B5 Bee] #871507
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very cool....the grill is in good shape, but fenders were kinda rough. ill just grab a set of duster fenders from the local mopar yard. i would like to do a fiberglass hood, but can hold off for now. ill send pictures when i get the car. thanks everyone

Re: 1968 valiant front end compatibility [Re: Tommy383] #871508
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If you try and mix and match years, you will find more troubles. Such as trying to bolt a '68 Grill to a 75 fender. The fender would bolt to the body fine, but you may find that the grill and headlight trim mounting holes are located differently. What we were trying to say, is if you swap the entire front clip, you are good switching to different years.


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Re: 1968 valiant front end compatibility [Re: GO_Fish] #871509
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How about this one , I have posted it a few times. 1973 Duster , with 70 fenders and 68 Valiant hood and grill.

Frank

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Re: 1968 valiant front end compatibility [Re: duster2] #871510
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yeah, that looks good. I'd also like to see a 68 or 69 GTS front clip on a Demon, that should be sweet also. Maybe I'll have to build one myself someday!

Or a Demon front clip on a 68 Valiant 2 door post would be one of a kind also.

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Scott B. "I'm a self-made man... I started with nothing, and I still have most of it!" 68 360 rusty B'cuda 'vert (GO Fish)13.59@ 98.72 mph 69 340 GTS stock 14.18@ 95.60 mph 01 5.9L Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 01 3.5L 300M 16.23@ 86.97 mph






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