1965 Valiant 200 convertible (minor project)

Really nice looking Valiant. Since you asked us to point out stuff we see, here goes.

Backup light lenses have been replaced with some kind of red lenses. Not stock, obviously. Stock type replacement lenses, NOS or repop, are expensive.

Door armrests are from a much later car. Ok to leave as is, or the correct plastic bases and the pads are available in reproduction. The rear arm rest pads have been replaced with a flat plat. I'm not aware of anyone reproducing the rear convertible pads.

Valve cover is from a much newer slant six. Motor very possibly is, too. Original valve cover is ribbed, the oil filler cap is up front, pvc is in the rear.

Master cylinder and vacuum booster are GM.

The steering wheel can only go on the shaft one way; the spline of the wheel indexes into the shaft. You center the wheel by adjusting tie rod ends - shorten one side, lengthen the other, hopefully by the exact same amount so you don't mess up the toe.

I have small bolt pattern disc brakes up front, original nine inch drum brakes on the rear of my 63 Valiant convertible. Stops great. Much better than nine inch drums all around. And by the way, I have a lightweight dual master cylinder, no power brakes. Just my opinion, but an early Valiant is light enough that it doesn't need power brakes.