1966 Factory V8 Valiant Signet Restoration For My Other Daughter
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So now she has a new shirt I am getting the stink eye about getting it done... I was guilted into pulling, bagging and tagging the front end bright work and bumper fillers this week.....
The high lift kit for the door is shipped! Next weekend the Valiant will be in the garage with any luck!
Joe Mc
No Car Like A MoPar!
Jim, in advance, no offense intended.
Beautiful kid, the "stink-eye", as you call it, did she acquire it from her mom? I ask because it so reminds me of what I refer to as "the look of love" I used to get from my wife (deceased) whenever I was "getting close" to pissing her off.
Wondering if you think it's in the female gene, or acquired through observations? Still not sure myself because my daughter (30) gives the same look her mom did to her husband.
Beautiful kid, the "stink-eye", as you call it, did she acquire it from her mom? I ask because it so reminds me of what I refer to as "the look of love" I used to get from my wife (deceased) whenever I was "getting close" to pissing her off.
Wondering if you think it's in the female gene, or acquired through observations? Still not sure myself because my daughter (30) gives the same look her mom did to her husband.
Jim, in advance, no offense intended.
Beautiful kid, the "stink-eye", as you call it, did she acquire it from her mom? I ask because it so reminds me of what I refer to as "the look of love" I used to get from my wife (deceased) whenever I was "getting close" to pissing her off.
Haha. I have 2 daughters and this is the only girl in the house that has the look. So I am not sure your theory holds!
Joe Mc
No Car Like A MoPar!
Welcome to Season 2 of "A troubled '66 Valiant for a troubled daughter" (inside joke between her and me, she thinks she likes this car because it has seen some rough spots in its life just like her). Not sure if I have said this before but Kylie is on the Autism Spectrum so her visits to work on the car are typically short and the medications she takes really affect her in the heat and sun so I am just thrilled for what time she can work with me. She was very scared of the air tools but I think she got comfortable with them by the end. So where we go... we stripped the rest of the front sheet metal and then pulled out the 50 year old wiring and cleaned off the firewall. There are a few hidden things in those front fenders..... Then a thunderstorm rolled in and it was time to quit.
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Just lots of documentation of where things were (not necessarily where they belong, the RH side has had some trauma and hacks)...
That is the original points type voltage regulator and apparently is still functioning... I already have new battery box, brackets and hardware coming from Year One... they all need a battery box...
This must have had some aftermarket AC hacked in at one point in its life. An here comes the storm.
mygasser
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it's great that both daughters work on their cars with you. my daughter is coming drag racing with me and some mates next month, she's always worked on her own (and friends) cars and likes older stuff like me which is cool. keep at it, we're looking forward to seeing another of your masterpieces 
it's great that both daughters work on their cars with you. my daughter is coming drag racing with me and some mates next month, she's always worked on her own (and friends) cars and likes older stuff like me which is cool. keep at it, we're looking forward to seeing another of your masterpieces
Actually telling Hagardy they they were part of their own restoration was tipping point to have them insure their cars even though they are under 25....
Jim, So wonderful that you have her into working on the project with you. I also have a adult son with Autism and although he has done a fair bit of work on cars and the house with me over the years, he gets bored quickly so keeping him engaged can be difficult. So I can somewhat relate to your circumstamce, and applaud you doing the project with her. Love watching your project threads, and will be cheering you both on from the sidelines.
Yes that is the struggle keeping her engaged for long periods of time, she turned 21 a few months ago. Typically it does not happen but I am trying to make the most of the time it does.
If the young lady has Autism & is still able to contribute to the resurrection of her Valiant, she has all of my praise & then some. My grandson is 17 & isn't Autistic, makes good grades, has taken a welding course last year, but he has the attention span of a gnat when it comes to working on his future ride.
mopowers
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Thanks for sharing Jim. That's going to be a special car when it's done. I wish you and Kylie the best!
Talked to the girl... Tomorrows goal is to remove the doors and get them gutted....
Joe Mc
No Car Like A MoPar!
Jim, awesome she's engaged as much as she can take. These are what memories are made of. The car is rather amazing, I-I, disc brakes and looks to be pretty darned solid considering. Keep on keeping on brother
It an Central California/Phoenix car so it will be solid, save for the havoc the Phoenix traffic has had on it over the years. I-I?
Really.... flash flood watch until Sunday night... another rained out weekend? I need to double check where we live again... Already raining at 7:30am.
moparmat2000
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Hi Jim,
I have watched all 3 of your resto threads. The other 2 cars came out so perfect, I have no doubts this one will be the same as the others. I'm glad to read about your daughter being on the spectrum, because my 8 year old son is on the spectrum as well. He loves cars, but his attention span is awful. He is only 8 after all. I have to keep telling myself that. We are building a 69 cuda notchback for him. I am currently doing all the sheetmetal replacement. He has helped with a lot of it however. I am happy to read about the attention span thing at her age because it let's me know I am not alone with this, and typically what it will be like when he gets older.
I have watched all 3 of your resto threads. The other 2 cars came out so perfect, I have no doubts this one will be the same as the others. I'm glad to read about your daughter being on the spectrum, because my 8 year old son is on the spectrum as well. He loves cars, but his attention span is awful. He is only 8 after all. I have to keep telling myself that. We are building a 69 cuda notchback for him. I am currently doing all the sheetmetal replacement. He has helped with a lot of it however. I am happy to read about the attention span thing at her age because it let's me know I am not alone with this, and typically what it will be like when he gets older.
I can’t say it gets easier, it just becomes different. He is getting to an age that is difficult. Watch carefully for depression and problems at school. She went through a rough time in high school but she was not correctly diagnosed until after high school. They were treating her for bipolar and mental disorders. Things turned around once she was diagnosed and had the correct treatment / counseling.
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moparmat2000
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Hi Jim,
He has a few special classes each year to help him cope since kindergarten. I was the one who pushed to make sure he had the resources he needed. He also sees a therapist who helps him navigate life's issues. We caught it early on at age 4 on the right diagnosis. That helps catching it early. Hes a good kid, we just worry because middle school and high school are going to be tough for him.
He has a few special classes each year to help him cope since kindergarten. I was the one who pushed to make sure he had the resources he needed. He also sees a therapist who helps him navigate life's issues. We caught it early on at age 4 on the right diagnosis. That helps catching it early. Hes a good kid, we just worry because middle school and high school are going to be tough for him.
moparmat2000
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That car looks like its had some decent upgrades done to it. The BBP front discs, radiator, and some other stuff.
SBP disks. It will have BBP and a GlenRay OEM restored radiator when done.
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