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Grand National ended in 1973 after which it was called Winston Cup. After several iterations we just call it Cup now. and it is the highest version of NASCAR. I think your further post refers to Baby Grands. Compact American cars.

When I bought my fairly well maintained 64 slant I went for my first drive, went less than a mile and the Temp gauge was pegged. Nursed it home and took out thermostat and did a drainage test on rad which seemed unplugged. Still overheated right away. Took the water pump off and found that the...

A font of knowledge this site is! I will probably go ahead with the dual MC as recommended by slantsixdan. I'll get a friend who has an Amazon account to purchase it for me, I'm a bit of a Luddite as far as online purchases go. The specs say it is Made in China, Mr. SSD, I wasn't expecting an...

My 1964 Valiant needs a master cylinder rebuild. When I took it out for the summer and checked all levels, I noticed my reservoir was basically empty. Hadn't touched the pedal so refilled. No leakage evidenced at the four corners. The firewall paint has been compromised, though no fluid...

Buddy sent this link. I know it's maybe not in the right section, but... $9,995 · 1962 PLYMOUTH VALIANT 2 DR POST That's $7k US. SSD, it's in your hood!

That'll buff out...

Ir's been a while since I did my alternator, But I seem to remember from probably here that my 64 slant originally had a less than 30A output. I bought an alternator that tested at I think 90A, it came from a van with a wheelchair "elevator". So big output. I wired it directly to the battery...

When I got my electronic distributor I also got all the wiring and control box. I wonder if you did, with factory distributor to box fittings. Makes life easier. I could help with distributor install and have a spare factory box, but factory connectors may be required. I'm inner city NW.

I wonder if it ever ran after the engine change. Probably a small problem, perhaps exacerbated by your well intentioned changes. Possibly a ballast resistor wiring or failure based on switch response of timing light. I'm in Calgary, and have a points distributor to achieve running status, but...

Hey all: I know this maybe belongs under the rad section, but feel more people will see it here. Any one know what rads will fit, i.e. what years , in my '64 Valiant w/ slant six, auto? TIA Dan

Thanks for replies. I reset the timing from where it had been, advanced it about 8deg from where it was, no pinging or anything, it seemed to help a bit but still runs hot on highway. I should use the methods of finding TDC using a straw or whatever to ensure that the harmonic balancer hasn't...

Hi, let's see if I can include everything pertinent. '64 Valiant, 225, 1bbl Carter I'm quite sure, but not near car now. The car will slowly start to overheat on longer (+10 miles) drives. People talk about setting the mixture, and that overheating can be caused by too lean a mixture. How is...

So here are follow-up pics of my old gal's new boots. She seems to like them! Dan

After further research, and seeing that the 205 needed a 5-7" wheel, with 6' maybe optimal, I went with 195/70/14 tires. They seem to have the period look, and I hope they work out. BFG Advantage TAs, I think we pay quite a bit more up here in the north, but the old girl needed new boots, and...

So I finally got some 14" SBP steelies for my '64 Valiant 'vert. They are 4.5" wide. After reading most everything on FABO, I've decided to get 205/70/14 tires. The chart at the tire shop says 5" width wheels are needed for the 205s, I'm thinking that, based on other FABO members, it shouldn't...

Sorry Rocket, I've just reread your post and it would seem that the only 14" SBPs were on A bodies, I'll have to keep my eyes open for the later A bodies w/ 14" rims. Dan

Thanks for the quick reply. What about 14" other than A bodies, maybe SBP 14" larger Chrycos in the early years, I know that some later A bodies had 14", but wanted to expand my available options, if there are any. Thanks again.

Hi all: Does anyone know what years and models, if any, used 5X4 15" rims, I'm in the country a lot and pass many small older wrecking yards, and may see something that would work on my '64 Signet, that now has 13" rims, and needs tires! TIA Dan

"When I first checked it out, it started fine but I noticed (after checking the oil levels) that the oil smelled like gas, the car need a new battery, new alternator, and fuel pump" I've read here about a fuel pump failure (diaphragm?) that allows gas to get into the oil, so you may have a...

Hey Memike: I remember trying to jack up my buddy's '64 Val in about '73 or so up here in Canada, around Toronto, LOTS of salt used on the roads. Flat left front tire, so put the jack on the bumper and started to jack. After the bumper went up about 6", with out the tire moving upwards at all...

"here is the manual's way. pushing out on pads between the top bows instead of letting the top fold in like it always wants to. (i just tried it on the other dart that still has most of the top on it and it sure did make a difference 4 inches in my case) it helps lower in about another 2...

On my '64, the rear windows would only go down halfway. I didn't want to worry about alignment issues, and I also needed to fill up my top pump, so took out the back seat and side covers, it took about 20 minutes. I sprayed brake cleaner on the tracks and gears and everything else that moved...

Fair dinkum!! Thanks for the reply from halfway around the world! It's just warming up here in Calgary, When I finally get to taking the top apart, I'll post what I find...it might help out someone else who needs the same thing done, the window is original and is cracked, plus the baseball...

My plastic rear window is cracked on my '64 Signet. I've had some telephone quotes, very expensive, $300-350 just to replace the window...ouch! One place seemed more willing and reasonable, saying if I took it out myself the price would come in more around $150, still not cheap. So, I'm...

Try this: http://u225.torque.net/cars/SL6/articles/Parallel_2bbl.pdf

SSD: "-'63-'66 Canadian-built vehicles used Prestolite ("Auto Lite") direct-drive Bendix drive starter" I'm nowhere near my car right now and can't check it, but it sounds like I have a direct drive. Car in Calgary, me in Ontario (out on Lake Erie but that's another story). My brother has a...

Apparently they do light up, I was out in my 64 Valiant tonight for the first time at night since I acquired it last year, had my lights turned on, they look kind of cool with a greenish tinge. Retro. Dan

Hi y'all: So I'm having an issue with finding wiper refills for my '64 Val, I've got the ANCO stainless steel w/ the red detent. This may be a given, I don't know. I searched archives and somehow figured the ANCO 12-13 or 11-13 were the ticket, apparently not, an old timer at the best local...

Saw this in Kijiji in Alberta. Looks pretty clean, just thought I'd post it, not my car or anything. Cheers. http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1964-Dodge-Dart-Coupe-W0QQAdIdZ286352181

Thanks '67. Are the rallyes in different widths too? I've got 13s on my '64 Signet convertible, and I think it's time for an upgrade. Dan