new guy considering buying a 65 valiant

If the one you are considering is too much of a basket case and you still have your heart set on a 65 Valiant, don't rule out the possibility of buying a cleaner one and having it brought to you. Not sure what car import laws are like in Canada but it may be more cost effective to start with a better rust-free foundation coming from the US Southwest or similar than trying to build one up with a lot of frame and body rust. I looked forever locally to find a 64/65 Valiant and ended up buying a really nice rust free one from the high desert in California. At the end of the day it was still cheaper to buy and have it trailered to my house, cross country in Florida then buying and fixing up a local rust bucket. Just an example;
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/3458112491.html

Best of luck and welcome to the club!