1964 Valiant "Get Runnin & Drivin"

RustyRatRod said

I think Chrysler should have tied the frames together on every single one right from the factory. I think that was a mistake on their part trying to keep costs down by not doing it. I think the wagons especially, because their body is so much longer.

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The early A-body wagon is no longer then the valiant sedan. In fact the 63 to 66 Dart station wagons or shorter than their Dart sedan counterparts because they are all based on the shorter Valiant body.

I think if you are putting a bigger engine into the early A-body than what was meant to be in it or making an engine that has more horsepower and especially torque, then you might need frame connectors. But if you have an engine that’s under 250 hp then I don’t think the frame connectors are needed at all unless the body is already compromised with rust or accident damage, or if you’re doing a four-door to two door conversion.