I'm questioning the wire and paint in the lower, right corner.....
Hello Troy, I thought of you today as we were getting into some serious disassembly of the Valiant. Remember the trunk wire you had questioned? It turns out that it IS in fact the original wire AND the original wrapping. The wires went from two into one and the wrapping was simply thicker at the transition point. No breaks or splices whatsoever. I will post some really unique photos tomorrow on some of our findings. I also have pictures of the original rear glass with temper marks EVERYWHERE throughout the surface. It has the small inclusions where holding grippers (?) put indentions around the outside perimeter during it‘s shaping. Many hobbyist believe that original glass is void of the production “flaws” that are also present in the new reproduction glass. Original glass has been incorrectly perceived for quite some time. I will post pictures that document these characteristics/flaws in the 40 year old rear glass!
