Totalled the Valiant... :(

Joe, Don't know why it skidded. To be honest the only way I can explain it is the front end felt like it was "wagging" back and forth until I got hit. I don't even remember leaving my lane but it all happened pretty quick.

Dusted, it's just not worth fixing. Here in California I should be able to get into another driving non-wrecked '67-'69 Valiant two door for $2000 or less. I paid $300 for this car and it ran and drove with the OG black Cali plates, just needed to rebuild the front end. I added the 4 speed and fun goodies as I went along.

Thanks guys!