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Some know, some don't, some care , some don't .. but, here is an update
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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And how it looks after lots of modifications
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took me forever and a day to clean 45 years of slop off the roof
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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Night and day from where I started
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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had countless layers of lord knows what here too
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Painted bottom of hood, hoping motor clears it and no silly scoop needed
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Hope i don't regret this , cope built a race 904 for it .. took like 9 months and his interaction with me was less than helpful
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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favorite part of trans build , now I don't need to tell anyone how much it cost .. you all know, I call him say, hey .. nothing in speedo hole, whats up ?
He says, sorry ,sent me a billet 1 .. nice piece, but, just billed my credit card .. guess you only get some much when you buy a new trans
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trans crossmemeber , going to run the exhaust thru the rings
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fans and shroud , the fans are 3200 cfm each, hopefully this works, if not re-do it
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column , fit .. have to take stuff apart to paint once all fits and works
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Brakes all done, need to be bled .. wilwoods on all 4 locations
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Here is how I did the battery box / fuel cell location
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Here is underside of the power
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was going to do this but, changed my mind
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I'm diggin' it. I think you need to vent the radiator shroud, for air movement w/o fans on, no ? Maybe , it has a about a 3/4 gap to vent, its a big experiment
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I've been buying and collecting parts for a long time, looks weird to see my shelf almost empty .. down to just few things, it should be able to run and move by end of month (knock on wood )
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I found one of these new , not in original box but, you could tell unused, it fit ok but, like everything it fought a bit
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Interior is going to look mostly stockish
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Rocky Mountain Race Week at the end of June? Not sure this particular set up will be ready for that, bit too much squeeze and my current fuel cell is only 8 gallons, this is more of , let's get it moving and try to update later with some bugs worked out
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Very cool build!
I was wondering if you still had this car.
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I felt l it sometimes however
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I have a gerst on my 67 Belevdere , did not know about them before I bought a Altercation for this , the headers are Dougs , tried TTi and could not make them fit
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Paint and carpet , etc will clean all this mess up .. wheel is on, its on a grant brand removable mount
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not painting the car but, it will get a touch up or two and a matter clear finish , insides will be painted nice
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Looking great. Cant wait to see the finished product
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very nice !!
if I recall you used the Gerst front end ?
Are the headers fabricated or off the shelf ? (I am thinking of re doing my 66 Dart into something similar)
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Yeah, still have it .. car that ate my brain , the amount of money it has taken to get this far is crazy .. lol , thanks for all the nice comments, everyone
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Depending on what you are buying, a lot of parts are available in Australia for something like that. Probably the biggest hurdle is finding a decent tailgate shell. Most of the Australian examples are rusted out.
What are the front seats out of ?
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Depending on what you are buying, a lot of parts are available in Australia for something like that. Probably the biggest hurdle is finding a decent tailgate shell. Most of the Australian examples are rusted out.
What are the front seats out of ?
Great build! 1967 Ambulance I found at a swap meet I want blinds for it , that's a Australian thing, not available here .. never been able to get my hands on a set , guess shipping is a issue
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Mounted this stuff , going to re-do the aluminum square into something funny for a handle ..
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very nice !!
if I recall you used the Gerst front end ?
Are the headers fabricated or off the shelf ? (I am thinking of re doing my 66 Dart into something similar) Thanks for the info !!
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Coming along Big D. Get some safety loops on the front ladder bar joints.
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[spoiler][/spoiler] Coming along Big D. Get some safety loops on the front ladder bar joints. they are there, just hard to see
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Wow, how cool. I didn't realize you still had this and for some reason thought you sold it.
Love the curved seat belt crossbar in the roll cage. Need to do that to mine.
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No, still have it .. not going to give up , it should make noise soon. List of parts is pretty slim now. but, seems that I have to place an order a day for things I've forgotten.
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Progress is a good thing. We are all waiting to see the end result.
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The complete end will be a bit yet but, it should run soon .
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When I started the build a decade ago , that was the idea and still is ..but, this engine probably not up to the task. ..get it running, , maybe put together a different combo that could survive.
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Love the overflow bottle!
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thanks , got to have a few funny things on it ..
it will probably fire up by Friday , list is fairly short of things to do now
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So, it's got "Nawse" ! Love it. I like to do something humorous on my non-stock stuff, too... Racecar had the "regular burnouts" emissions sticker on its left apron. Tailgate of my GMC 454 Dually has - the only nameplate on the thing - a badge from a Saab that says "16 valve".
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I have a few more things to add yet , just don't get crazy
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Dana all finished up , need a torque tube yet
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it runs , if it wasn't sloppy out could drive it , well the windshield is still out so need googles
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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03/15/23 03:40 PM
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it runs , if it wasn't sloppy out could drive it , well the windshield is still out so need googles Drive it to Fergens!
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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Be a bit on chilly side currently
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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Put it on the scales , weighed 2850 .. less driver , windshield still out
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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build bigger motor and I need to diet way before cutting car up
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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build bigger motor and I need to diet way before cutting car up OK now you talking, Nitrous Big Block?? Not much room , even the small block is tight fit .. don't want to whack inner fenders out , etc or , I sure would of went big block in the beginning but, could do a procharger or something at some point
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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03/24/23 03:24 PM
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build bigger motor and I need to diet way before cutting car up OK now you talking, Nitrous Big Block?? Not much room , even the small block is tight fit .. don't want to whack inner fenders out , etc or , I sure would of went big block in the beginning but, could do a procharger or something at some point R5P7... Kevin
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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build bigger motor and I need to diet way before cutting car up OK now you talking, Nitrous Big Block?? Not much room , even the small block is tight fit .. don't want to whack inner fenders out , etc or , I sure would of went big block in the beginning but, could do a procharger or something at some point R5P7... Kevin Headers are really tight
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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build bigger motor and I need to diet way before cutting car up OK now you talking, Nitrous Big Block?? Not much room , even the small block is tight fit .. don't want to whack inner fenders out , etc or , I sure would of went big block in the beginning but, could do a procharger or something at some point R5P7... Kevin They're about the size of a big block :-D
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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03/27/23 10:26 AM
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thanks , got to have a few funny things on it ..
it will probably fire up by Friday , list is fairly short of things to do now Nice update! I didnt realize it was so close to being done.
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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Yeah, just need to fluff up insides a bit .. My 1st step into 904 life , looks like its going to start off with a shaky beginning .. built by a reputable guy and its not doing what you want a transmission to do ..
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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03/27/23 02:04 PM
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My 1st step into 904 life , looks like its going to start off with a shaky beginning .. built by a reputable guy and its not doing what you want a transmission to do .. Bummer...
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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Brand new built by a Mopar pro .. 4 neutrals and leaks like a sieve
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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Really like your build. Love the color and the year Valiant. Hope you keep posting your progress. Thanks , will do .. going backwards for a bit now ..
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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03/30/23 07:41 PM
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Really like your build. Love the color and the year Valiant. Hope you keep posting your progress. Thanks , will do .. going backwards for a bit now .. Sucks you have to deal with this stuff. Most of us aren’t 1%ers, and it takes a lot to save up, for what you think is good stuff, for these projects. When it doesn’t work properly, it sucks the life out of you. It’s worse when the phone call to the supplier of those parts, isn’t easy to deal with…. You’ll get it. Spring is around the corner. Get Betty White out to the track, have a beer and roller dog with some buddies, and remember, this hobby is supposed to be fun.
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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Yeah, it knocks the wind out and on top of that got my hospital bill .. oooofta
I'll keep fighting it , 67 needs a little attention too
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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if this problem would not of shown up, it would be done in couple weeks now, who knows .. everyone is telling me 904 parts are scarce , should of stayed with my 727
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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Hell froze over ..
I took it for a little ride yesterday , yes it actually does run and drive
Now to clean up some inside , trying to find someone to make door panels , hood looks to be able to clear the carb ok, with air cleaner on ..
iI have a new windshield and gasket to install, going to paint dash 1st
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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Hope i don't regret this , cope built a race 904 for it .. took like 9 months and his interaction with me was less than helpful Oh, looks like I knew already what was in store for me .. Thanks John Cope for providing me with a completely useless pos transmission
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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05/27/23 02:50 PM
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Did your guy get everything resolved in it?
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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Did your guy get everything resolved in it? It has 3 forward and 1 reverse now .. gave it a quick run up and down road
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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Did your guy get everything resolved in it? It has 3 forward and 1 reverse now .. gave it a quick run up and down road How did it run?
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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Did your guy get everything resolved in it? It has 3 forward and 1 reverse now .. gave it a quick run up and down road How did it run? just got on it a bit, felt pretty strong
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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I should say , recover door panels .. seems everyone thinks I mean make them out of aluminum .. no, want it to look somewhat stockish
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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Did your guy get everything resolved in it? It has 3 forward and 1 reverse now .. gave it a quick run up and down road Awesomeness!
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Day time and my VP sign took a dump , think its the starter .. have to see if its fixable
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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Here is a( mostly) completed picture of this area .. ignore air cleaner , that was only on when I took it to alignment shop to avoid another disaster!
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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It has a Alterkation front end , coil overs and Wilwood's on all 4
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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Does it now move under it's own power?
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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Does it now move under it's own power? Yes, it does ..
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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Does it now move under it's own power? Yes, it does .. Good. Time to put the bad behind you, and get that thing done!
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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It just needs some cosmetic stuff done , most of it is interior. , I have a new windshield and gasket. once the dash, etc is painted can put that in .. I have a punch list of small things to do , I have a vidoe of it moving under its own power but, no idea how to conver that to something to post
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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It just needs some cosmetic stuff done , most of it is interior. , I have a new windshield and gasket. once the dash, etc is painted can put that in .. I have a punch list of small things to do , I have a vidoe of it moving under its own power but, no idea how to conver that to something to post Easy to post on BookFace...
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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It just needs some cosmetic stuff done , most of it is interior. , I have a new windshield and gasket. once the dash, etc is painted can put that in .. I have a punch list of small things to do , I have a vidoe of it moving under its own power but, no idea how to conver that to something to post Easy to post on BookFace... don't use my phone for facebook ,
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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Can upload it to youtube and add a link. Congrats on nearing the end of that long road.
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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finding someone to recreate door panels looks to be my next hurdle
but, I can at least hear it run !
( sounds good )
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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The inside cleanup , roll bar is painted looks decent enough
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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The headlights are really bright
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Re: 65 Valiant wagon project .
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I might do something here yet
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I'd have to dig thru the receipts for which one I bought ,, can't remember the brand .. they were $325 for the pair , they have a white halo .. yeah, that's on bright ..
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