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Re: OE Gold Valiant Pictures From The Mopar Nationals.
[Re: JohnRR]
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08/26/10 12:52 PM
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You look like Al Gore.....
Big John.....you would not believe how many times I heard that when he (Al) was in the limelight a few years ago! 
Tom B. is bringing some of his "professional grade" photos to the office this afternoon so we will have additional pics (to post) from the show.
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Re: OE Gold Valiant Pictures From The Mopar Nationals.
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08/26/10 05:05 PM
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Re: OE Gold Valiant Pictures From The Mopar Nationals.
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08/26/10 05:08 PM
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And a Few More....... [image]  [/image] [image]  [/image] [image]  [/image] [image]  [/image] [image]  [/image]
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Re: OE Gold Valiant Pictures From The Mopar Nationals.
[Re: 65pacecar]
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08/26/10 06:08 PM
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Re: OE Gold Valiant Pictures From The Mopar Nationals.
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08/26/10 07:28 PM
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Dave, Job well done! You've raised the bar again! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Ray 
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Re: OE Gold Valiant Pictures From The Mopar Nationals.
[Re: Pacnorthcuda]
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08/26/10 08:25 PM
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Dave--regarding the very first pic, and the front marker light. I am surprised to see the odd fit of the lens in the frame. Almost looks like a factory defect. Is it that way on all four corners?
Beautiful car! (I think I smell that new-car smell from here!)
Hi Greg! Those are the original units. The housings had a "weird" angle so the reflectors would be perpendicular to the side of the car. The back housings did not have that 20 degree offset. Thank you VERY much Greg for the post! 
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Re: OE Gold Valiant Pictures From The Mopar Nationals.
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08/28/10 09:54 PM
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Dave, I never realized that the starter motors had over spray like that. I thought they were painted and then assembled. Learned something new today.
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Re: OE Gold Valiant Pictures From The Mopar Nationals.
[Re: cudaize]
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08/29/10 08:55 PM
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In regards to the engine paint. What color or mix code did you use?
Mike Afflerbach
We did not use a "standard" color mix code. The paint we used for the engine/car (as well as every other painted component) was Spies Hecker. For the engine, we found an extremely clean area that was preserved quite well. We kept mixing and tinting until we came up with a perfect match to that sample. We used this brand on my other cars and they look like they were painted last week. It does not even discolor or burn off from the heat of the engine! It is a very durable product.
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Re: OE Gold Valiant Pictures From The Mopar Nationals.
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08/29/10 08:55 PM
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That is a fantastic car. I'm glad you used a Valiant as your choice of cars since it will probably never happen again. Now, the true test to see how accurately you performed the restoration. Since you have all those comparison before and after pictures you should run the car another 11 or 12k miles and see if the car looks the same as it did when you started. 
Mr. Norm's "Fanatic" (idiot)
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77 Mr. Norm's personal B250 GSS van
76 Mr. Norm's KZ900 Motor Sports Special
70 Cuda Ex-Schumacher Funny Car
69 Mr. Norm's M code Dart GTS
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Re: OE Gold Valiant Pictures From The Mopar Nationals.
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08/29/10 08:58 PM
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Dave, I never realized that the starter motors had over spray like that. I thought they were painted and then assembled. Learned something new today.
Hey Brian! I will start posting some side by side pictures that were taken during the restoration process. I have some good ones of the starter!
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Re: OE Gold Valiant Pictures From The Mopar Nationals.
[Re: gts340swinger]
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08/29/10 09:02 PM
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That is a fantastic car. I'm glad you used a Valiant as your choice of cars since it will probably never happen again.
Now, the true test to see how accurately you performed the restoration. Since you have all those comparison before and after pictures you should run the car another 11 or 12k miles and see if the car looks the same as it did when you started.
Does this mean we would have to start all over again when the test is complete?  
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Re: OE Gold Valiant Pictures From The Mopar Nationals.
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08/30/10 12:53 AM
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Dave, I never realized that the starter motors had over spray like that. I thought they were painted and then assembled. Learned something new today.
Hey Brian! I will start posting some side by side pictures that were taken during the restoration process. I have some good ones of the starter!
I can't wait! I always love seeing your work. Its like looking at a Picasso!
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Re: OE Gold Valiant Pictures From The Mopar Nationals.
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08/30/10 07:24 PM
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We are finally completing our facility move  and will also post some of the video clips that were taken at the show. Thanks again Brian!
Does this mean you are going to have more adequate parking for the cars?
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Re: OE Gold Valiant Pictures From The Mopar Nationals.
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08/31/10 08:36 PM
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Wow, those pictures have the making of a great coffee table book.
**hint - hint **
Hi Chris! Funny that you mentioned having a "coffee table book" made up. Now might be a good time to disclose what we have been working on for the past few months. We have a tentative deal with Peterson Publishing to do a hardbound publication on Mopar Factory Vehicles. This will cover the correct procedures on how to restore a Chrysler Vehicle, the Companies that provide Parts and Services and a boat load of pictures showing "How To" instructions.
I just spoke with Gene Lewis (Dodge Charger.com - Aero Cars) and he is the spokesperson for "Factory Correct" Dodge Daytona Vehicles. He is currently involved with a project that fits right in line with the type of cars we are looking for. The book will cover the OE program and promote companies/people like Glen Ray Radiator, Collector's Auto Supply, Fine Lines, Steven Juliano, Jules D'Addio, Tony D'Agostino etc...! It will be a complete guide that illustrates the process for doing an OE type Restoration.
Below is a few photos of the "prototype" book we did for this project. This was the cornerstone book for what we will offer in the near future. We will be updating it to include the other two OE vehicles as well as those who are interested in having their projects "advertised" in a National Publication. If you have an OE type restored vehicle and are interested in being part of this, let me know. Thanks!
Dave Walden/ECS Automotive Concepts, LLC
Mr. Walden , Unbelievably Incredible! Your "prototype" book is a magnificent piece of work PLEASE! Put me down for an autographed copy when things get rolling! Valiant is completely "Over the Top" Kudos to everyone involved! 
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Re: OE Gold Valiant Pictures From The Mopar Nationals.
[Re: kidmopar]
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08/31/10 11:54 PM
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Mr. Walden , Unbelievably Incredible! Your "prototype" book is a magnificent piece of work PLEASE! Put me down for an autographed copy when things get rolling! Valiant is completely "Over the Top" Kudos to everyone involved!
Thank you very much Kevin for the kind words and for mentioning those who were also involved!
(If you only knew the effect this has on one.... Sad....Invidious Soul!)
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