Recent content by STGCMAC

Okay, so this car was a Signet, originally red with buckets, power top, and most of its original parts. Other than needing all new quarters, rockers, frame rails, front fenders, floor pans, cowl, and interior, it was in pretty good shape. It was hard to tell if there was more steel, rust, or...

Ditto that, GO BLUES. It would be nice to have themgo all the way like the Cards. Rams, not so much...

This is all I've got so far, trying to get by in person this weekend. This looks like it could go either way. It appears to have a red and white interior, not sure how that goes with the exterior color...

Go blues!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks guys. Anything about the lift mechanics?

Thanks smlveightis, I didn't notice the vert forum. If this goes well, I'm thinking brakes will be pretty close to the top of the list. By the way, love your quote, pretty sad aint it...

Hey, I am considering picking up a 63 Valient vert, going to look at it this weekend. Any advice on what to be on the look out for? My brother had a 73 'stang that developed a bad case of "sway belly", and I'm not looking to repeat that. This will be my first droptop, so I'm not sure what can...

Aj408, Thanks for the input. It sounds like they have many of the same trouble spots as old "stangs". Do you know if A-Body convertibles tend to sway belly over time? Also, is there a real difference to be had by upgrading to a disc brake setup in the front? Thanks again

Hi all, I have also been lurking in the shadows while I was searching for the perfect old Mopar to pick up for "therapeutic purposes". Long story short, I started out soem 30 years ago with a big block A body, went through a pair of B bodys, went to the dark side and did Fords, and now, after...