New guy from BBDartsite

daves66valiant · Nov 24, 2005

I visit the BigBlockDart site alot and found this site after reading an old MOpar Muscle mag. LOve it so far. Lots of good info for us early abody nuts. I have lots of resto questions especially paint and body right now. Will have to post later.

Current projects are 66 valiant hardtop that is completely gutted down to just the rear axle. Currently building a rottiserie out of engine stands. I have lots of body work and welding to do. None of which I've done before now. The last year or so was spent getting parts, 340 engine, 5spd tranny kit, rear-end, disc brakes and other stuff to convert the old /6 car.

Also have a convertible 66 Valiant Signet that is in great shape as I am the second owner of this California car. Has the stock 273 and runs great. Fun car to drive while working on the other car. Got carried away already with this one a little bit. Already put new seats, carpet, Mag wheels, heads redone, electronic ignition, brakes, shocks, and front sway bar. It's a good 20 footer at the moment but it will get new paint after my tax return.

Will post pictures later.
Great to be a member and look forward to seeing other a-bodies
dave

ProStreetDuster · Nov 25, 2005

Welcome to the site Dave. Sounds like you got a couple of nice projects going on. Looking forward to seeing the pics.

onehellofadart · Nov 25, 2005

Welcome Dave!

dartcuda · Nov 25, 2005

Welcome. Does sound lik you have some nice rides. Would like to se pics when yu can post them.

OldVart · Nov 25, 2005

Welcome aboard. Lots of early A Body owners here - me included. Lets get those pics posted.

DARTSPORT · Nov 25, 2005

Welcome aboard!

GotDart · Nov 25, 2005

Welcome!

Did you say a 5-speed kit? Is it a Keisler????

:worthles:

Mrmopartech · Nov 25, 2005

Welcome dave to the board.being a new member is great,with alot of info at your finger tips and members with 20,30,more years of running mopars at your call.I see you are in california,this is good,as a new member you can send some warm sunshine and warm temps,as I am sitting here at home in montreal freezing my *** off,Mrmopartech

daves66valiant · Nov 26, 2005

Here are a few pictures that I have of the 66's

The one in the garage is getting the 340 and Keisler 5 spd. Just bought a welder today. Got any advice on building a rotisserie with engine stands would be nice. Actually the car is stripped more than this older photo.

The other pictures are of the convertible. I really like this one. Can't wait to get it painted. The seats covers came with the car from a 67 dart. Looks good I think even if it is not original. Engine bay is getting there on the convertible. Love the new electronic ignition. Will look better once I get the car painted. Hope the pictures make it. New to this site.

Nice to be here guys