Recent content by Garry in AZ

Thanks, cudamark. I bought '68 seals from Dante's.

Howdy folks, I'm looking for a rear window gasket for my '67 Valiant 2 door sedan. The rear glass is not the same as a Dart, or a hardtop model. I've tried all the usual suspects, Auto City, Just Mopar, Laytons, etc.. no luck. If I could come up with a dimensioned cross section, I might be able...

Here is a photo of the passenger side wheel tub approximately clamped in place prior to final fitting. Gives you a better idea of the shape I wanted, compared to the usual curved tubs... The trunk floor was pretty simple, just needs a couple of custom shapes to seal up all the openings...

So, for the wheel tubs I looked at all the usual suspects... trailer fenders, wheel tub kits... nothing seemed to be what I wanted. I wanted my wheel tubs to be the same shape (flat top) as the originals, only a lot wider and longer to accommodate as big as a 30" tire. So, when I couldn't find...

With most of the underside of the chassis fabrication done, it was a good time to weld the seams where the new floor pans met the old ones. Next up, approximate seating position, which determines critical placement of specific roll cage bars. I quickly fabbed up some temporary seat mounts and...

After getting the new rear frame rails exactly where I wanted them, I began designing the additional bracing to ensure they stayed in place. In the back I welded in a 2x3 steel rectangular tube, (0.120 wall) and then I made triangulated braces for each side of the rails. The holes in the angled...

Next... I cut the entire rear sheetmetal out of the car, from the rear footwells to the rear bumper. Plasma cutter to the rescue, for sure. I spent a long time making sure everything fit, and was square and plumb. I checked every measurement probably 5 times. Getting the back half frame...

There was no way in hell to save the drivers front quarter... and new sheet metal is not available for the Valiant, (only Dart). So, a member on here traded me a rear door from a more door Valiant that had the body lines I needed. I cut the replacement metal out of that rear door, and replaced...

After getting the car blasted and coated in 2K epoxy primer, I began strengthening the front half of the chassis, with a kit from US Car Tool. This kit included subframe extensions, rad support brace, inner fender braces, and torque boxes. Before I could install the torque boxes or frame...

It's been quite a while since I've posted anything... between work and trying to keep up with all the various projects, I barely have time to read posts, let alone make my own. But anyway, here's the story and the situation. You're welcome to follow along as the build continues. Required Warning...

Thanks! I was not aware of US Body. Appreciated!

Thanks very much! I appreciate your knowledge and help!

Hi Mike, I fixed my inbox, you can message me now.

Thanks Alan, I knew the hood was different, but I was hoping the deck lid would be the same. Oh well... it's never easy, right? :) Thanks for the response, much appreciated.

Howdy! Been a while since I was here... but I know for sure the folks in here are the most knowledgeable A-body people around, so here goes. I'm building a '67 Valiant 2 door sedan for drag 'n drive type events. The car has been back halved, has a 4 Link from S&W and a Gerst front suspension...