I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One".

Posted By: dustyhof

I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 03:05 AM

It came to life tonight! This is a friends 64' Valiant that I've been working on for 18 months now. It's leaving Saturday. We are doing an alignment on Thusday, putting brake lines on Friday, load it in the trailer and off to T&T on Saturday!

I started with this 18 months ago:

This is now:

Posted By: J_BODY

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 03:09 AM

Looks really nice Dusty!!

My MAC tool box is about that color. More picts!! Hope you have a good shake down weekend. My dad is still living down here so he won't be out running.

Posted By: sixpackgut

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 03:09 AM

very nice

Posted By: DRDart

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 03:10 AM

Nice job

can't to hear what she does?

Posted By: dustyhof

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 03:20 AM

Thanks Guys! It's got a 420" CNC Indy headed small block, 12.4:1, 657" solid roller, and a glide. The motor was built by moparts member sc5141. He said his goal was to make my buddy get a competition license. So we are hoping for low 10's high 9's.

Posted By: RUNCHARGER

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 03:31 AM

I think you're going to have to change the plate. That car looks way nicer than it should!

Sheldon

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 03:33 AM

Looks real nice... good luck with it this weekend

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Posted By: ProSport

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 03:35 AM

Quote:

Absolutely love it.....

Me too! Me too!

Posted By: 340RICK

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 11:39 AM

Congrats that turned out really nice

Posted By: max_maniac

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 12:00 PM

That is really cool and different!!! I like it alot.

Posted By: Gary67

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 12:03 PM

Like it..Good luck

Posted By: B G Racing

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 12:14 PM

Looks great,good luck.

I must say i was disappointed,I thought this was a post about SSR or Hemi Fred

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Posted By: bigdad

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 01:18 PM

I like it allot !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted By: 70blackfish

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 02:31 PM

Looks goood!

what does it weigh?

Posted By: Lil Demon

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 02:34 PM

Posted By: gregsdart

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 02:43 PM

The best race cars stand out in a crowd! Nice! You may want to fly under the radar for the first pass after the 1/8th, it might put you on the trailer if it goes 9.90! ( I bet it will, with ease)

Posted By: cudarex

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 02:49 PM

You did a great job!! Looks good. That thing will fly.

Posted By: RodStRace

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 02:56 PM

Looks beautiful, but put the old wheels back on!
The current ones are the same as everyone else.

Let us know how it does at the track.

Posted By: B G Racing

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 03:07 PM

We have a Valiant that runs out of our shop called "Tremor" of Darryal Franks,540" wedge,big wheelstands and runs low 9.0s and high 8s.It also look unique and draws a lot of attention.

Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 05:28 PM

Awesome car...........it`s gonna make my big-block look slow.

Posted By: RUNCHARGER

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 05:41 PM

I prefer the slotted wheels too, But it looks great either way. Sure beats the heck out of racing a red Camaro.

Sheldon

Posted By: blown360

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 05:45 PM

Very nice indeed!

Loooking forward to hearing what she runs!

Posted By: Irun5snd8th

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 06:08 PM

It looks great and very unique. That combo should net your goal if the converter and suspension are right.

Posted By: Chassisman

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 06:13 PM

HEY now....64 Valiants arent UGLY...they are...um....unique?

Posted By: mopartuner

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 07:46 PM

Nice car.Early A's rock!

Posted By: Quicktree

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 07:49 PM

I like it

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 07:54 PM

Honestly I liked the "before" picture better.

It has that It's-so-ugly-it-can't-possibly-be-fast look to it!

The mags make it even better!

Posted By: dustergirl340

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 07:57 PM

Love the color, of course.

Posted By: PARTSMAN440

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 07:58 PM

I thing 65's are unique also.

Posted By: SB449VALIANT

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 08:05 PM

65 valiant here

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Posted By: Michael

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 09:14 PM

Posted By: 65signet

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 09:21 PM

I am building a 65 myself, you do not see them often at shows or the track.

Very interested in what it runs

What headers did you use

Posted By: dustyhof

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 09:24 PM

Thanks for all the kind words guys! The only problem is, I wish I owned it! I built a car for someone else that I wanted for myself! My checkbook isn't quite that thick. I'll keep plugging away at the Dart and I'll get it there.
The car has a ton of local history. The late Doug Toelle used to own it, and it used to have a 340 w/ a crossram 2 fours. There used to be a rivalry between the Mitchell and Huron, SD street cars. They used to meet and race outside a small town between them about 25 miles from here. Everybody knew about the old green, beat up Valiant, that cleaned house! They say the rust would fall out of the trunk every time it would launch, and it would hook on 14 inch tires and kick everybody's butt!
I'm thinking it is around 2900-2950 with him in it. We will weigh it and see. I'll post results after Saturday. I hope it doesn't break!

Posted By: actionange

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 09:54 PM

Cool looking ride.
You might be surprised when it comes up about 2800 lbs. Those bodies were small and light.
My old 68 Valiant weighed 2980- all steel,except for fenders and bumpers, all factory glass with an exhaust system.

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Posted By: smokinwoody

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 10:23 PM

you built a truly fine machine..

quite sure your Dart will come out as nice or better..

Posted By: Robbins

Re: I'd like to introduce you to the "Ugly One". - 04/15/09 10:28 PM

Quote:

It came to life tonight! This is a friends 64' Valiant that I've been working on for 18 months now. It's leaving Saturday. We are doing an alignment on Thusday, putting brake lines on Friday, load it in the trailer and off to T&T on Saturday!
I started with this 18 months ago:

This is now: