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    What year is this Valiant?

    That Barracuda grille looks nice!
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    What year is this Valiant?

    Sorry, I have just now started looking at FABO again (I had to finish a kitchen remodel...haha). I restored my 65 to original numbers matching. So the paint is SS1/Ivory. It's funny how the old Ivory bacame more yellow looking over time, but the parts not exposed to the sun looked more cream...
  3. 1965 Valiant Signet Convertible

    1965 Valiant Signet Convertible

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    What year is this Valiant?

    Oops..."his"'car is a true red on red, right?
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    What year is this Valiant?

    Ok, I didn't see a vin number. When I looked up the data plate codes, I red a code that said bucket seats, so hat had me confused on the V200 too. I just know it's not a 65 Signet, I've studied that closely over a four year build. The V200 with the slant six is a very rare in a rag top. I would...
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    What year is this Valiant?

    According to your tag, you have a 1965 V100 Convertible. The slant 6 is indicated by the "20" under "AB" on the second line. You can check for the correct tag by matching the "00649" on the last line of your tag (under "NUMBER") to the last five numbers stamped on your core support (right in...
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    Engine builders/Gurus, I need your help.

    I just joined today, but I agree with looking for a crack in the flywheel, or flex plate. We just chased the same kind of noise in a 62, 372 impala. We tore apart everything top and bottom. Someone suggested the flywheel crack, and I thought they were crazy. Gues what! It runs very quiet now.
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