Close to pulling the trigger on what would be my 1st early A. '65 Valiant 4 door 170 auto to be exact.
- I assume it has the column-but-cable shifted auto like other '65 Mopars. I don't like the odd duck, but I assume it's what it has.
Yes it has the cable shift I’m sure. Just be aware if those cables are worn out or cracked a set of new ones is $500. Mine leaks and I cannot get it to stop.- I know how to generally look over an older car to buy, but looking for specifics to this car....
not totally sure about the valiant but I know the 64, 65, and 66 models of some cars were one off. Things like tail lights, trim, Seat covers, all those little things if they are one year only will be extremely expensive.Thanks in advance to those that "know" the early A's. :)
- Any other things it may have that only this type of car would have? Like to know before pulling the trigger or else I deal with it after I own it. Brakes? Drive Shaft? Would it be 4 bolt pattern wheels? Other things easy to get, per say glass if something should happen?? You folks get the idea.....
Drive shaft will probably be ball and trunnion if it’s original. Not a bad thing just more money to change to a slip joint if that’s what you want to do. Pretty much anything altering the rear end, the transmission, the engine is going to cost more money because it’s not as simple and universal as the newer stuff. If you plan on getting it and just keeping it stock then I say go for it. But I can almost guarantee with any upgrades you’re gonna need to do a lot of work to make things work. I have a 1965 dart. I’ve run into the same exact problems. You can get tail light lenses for other models pretty cheap. Trying to buy some decent or new ones for a 65 dart breaks the bank.
