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BlackIce

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Hi, been lurking and getting lots of info off you guys for a bit and decided since I finally bought an A body I might as well join. Bought a 76 Valiant 2-door. I look forward to annoying everyone with lots of questions as I intend to touch every bolt on the car as I redo it.
 
It's not much to look at yet, but I definitely see potential.

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Welcome, looks like a pretty solid starting point. What are your plans?
I have a lot of work ahead of me. Thankfully the body is pretty straight and very little bondo that I can tell. The front floor boards and the trunk pan need some help, and both rear spring perches are gone. Once I get it torn down and cleaned up I figure I'll start with those.

Welcome Blackice. What engine you planning for the Valiant?

I'm still undecided on the engine. It was originally a slant six, but motor and tranny are long gone. I have a 440 waiting to be rebuilt, but that seems like a tight fit and I don't have a tranny for it. I have a small block 904 I'm supposed to pick up this weekend so I'm leaning towards a 360, just can't decide between LA or Magnum.
 
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The Magnum engine is nice with the roller cam.
 
I have a lot of work ahead of me. Thankfully the body is pretty straight and very little bondo that I can tell. The front floor boards and the trunk pan need some help, and both rear spring perches are gone. Once I get it torn down and cleaned up I figure I'll start with those.



I'm still undecided on the engine. It was originally a slant six, but motor and tranny are long gone. I have a 440 waiting to be rebuilt, but that seems like a tight fit and I don't have a tranny for it. I have a small block 904 I'm supposed to pick up this weekend so I'm leaning towards a 360, just can't decide between LA or Magnum.
Welcome from Minnesota, from the pictures I see it looks like you'll fit right in here. Nice starting point. I have a 72 Scamp with the 318. If I had to start over I'd go with the 360 magnum. Lotsa power for min amount of money. Pretty much a bolt in and there are many posts here explaining it all. Good luck! Steve
 
Welcome to FABO!!! Cool screen name!

Since you don't have an engine already, I'll add another vote for a Magnum. I love mine!
 
Is the roller cam the only advantage that the magnum has? I just realized that I have what I believe to be a roller LA 360. But yeah I can pick up a complete magnum for $160 at the local pick and pull.
 
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