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Need wiper arms for a 62 Valiant. Zip is 30458.

I just rebuilt a '62 aluminum 225. The engine cranks good and idles smooth. When it builds up a little RPM's, the engine starts to skip, but when accelerating, the skip disappears and the engine pulls strong. When you level out at cruise, it starts to skip again. I installed a mild cam...

After 2 years, my Valiant Signet is finally finished. The aluminum 225 has a mild cam, Holly 390, headers w/dual exhaust, electronic ignition and several other upgrades. I added an A-833 tranny and a 7.25 Suregrip w/3:55 gears for conversation fodder. The Mopar 14" rally wheels and redline tires...

I've got a 7.25 Suregrip with a 2.92 ratio but want to change the ratio to a 3.23. I also have an open 7.25 with a 3.23 ratio that I can use for parts. Will the ring gear and pinion interchange between the two rears? Do I have to change both the ring gear and the pinion or just the ring gear...

I just had my instrument bezel rechromed and it came back without the blank plate that covers the square holes where the auto buttons are. My car has manual transmission. Apparently, Mopar used the same bezel for both auto and manual with just a cover over the holes for manual. Anyone have...

Will an open 7.25 ring gear and pinion fit a 7.25 Sure Grip?

I am wanting to convert a 7.25 open rear end in my 62 Valiant to a Sure Grip. Can this be done without swapping out the entire rear end? I have found one out of a '67 Valiant but am not sure whether it will fit. Also, can my present open ring gear be used on the Sure Grip to keep the ratio...

I have been unable to find a hood to cowl seal for my 62 Valiant. '63 and up is no problem. Anyone have any ideas?

Looking for a 7.25 Sure Grip rear end. Any ratio, but 3.23 preferred. Please PM.

Looking for a 7.25 Sure Grip rear end.

Can a suregrip center section be put in a non-suregrip 7.25 banjo? If possible, where can you find one?

Needing a good dash pad for a 62 Valiant Signet. Preferably red, but can paint other colors. Mine is cracked.

I am replacing the glass run channel weatherstrips on my 62 Valiant Signet 2 door hardtop. The channel is between the window glass and the vent window. Do you replace just the webbing in the channel or the entire channel? The webbing runs under the chrome lip at the channel edge making it...

I am wanting to use a larger tire size on my 62 Valiant. Does anyone know what size 14" (or maybe 15") will fit without rubbing the fender or frame? The width might also be a problem.

Does anyone know where I can find good used or new door jamb pillar seals for a 62 Valiant 2 door hardtop? Every source for new ones start with 63. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I'm going to try once more. Does anyone have any experience in putting a 4 speed into a 60-62 Valiant or Lancer? I am wanting to see if this is something that can be done. I presently have 3 on the tree. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I'm considering changing the 3 on the tree in my 62 Valiant Signet (w/bucket seats) to a 4 speed. I haven't seen any threads addressing this for the early a bodies. Has anyone done this before? Engine is a 225 al /six. What transmission will be best? What bell housing will I need? Also...

I am rebuilding an aluminum /6 225 and am trying to figure out the rear main seal installation. I have a Felpro neoprene 2-piece seal which is simple to install. What is confusing me is the (removable) upper seal retainer has a smooth outer surface while the mating surface of the block has a...

Anyone have any experience with upgrading a 62 Valiant from a 3 speed on the tree to a 4 speed? Any details would be helpful such as what 4 speed will fit, will my present clutch housing work and other problems I might run into.

I have a 62 Valiant Signet with a cracked dash pad. Anyone have any suggestions where I can find a new one (red) or someone who can repair mine? It is only about 18" long and is only on the passenger side. All sites I have found to date start with 63.

I am wanting to dress up the underside of my 62 Valiant. It only has minor surface rust but looks bad. It appears to have never been painted but maybe some type of rust prohibitor was applied at the factory. Any suggestions on what I should do? Clean and leave alone or paint it the same as...

I'm looking for a replacement dash pad (red) for a 62 Valiant Signet. It is 18" long. Can this be found or can someone recover it? Seems like the companies that offer dash pads start with 1963.

Looking for a source of wiper pivot seals for a 62 Valiant. Anyone know of a source? Also, trying to find inner fender splash shields for the same car.

I have a 62 Valiant that has some minor rust at the lower portion of the cowl vent. It has two plastic plugs (I assume for drainage) on the firewall but how does water drain out while the plugs are installed? Is there another drain that is not obvious?

Anyone know where I can find inner fender splash shields for a 62 valiant ht?

Does anyone know a machine shop who can bore a '62 aluminum 225 slant 6? I am rebuilding the engine and need to bore it 30 thousandths. I have been to several reputable shops and they all say it will require some type of reinforcing plate to secure the sleeves to the deck while they are being...

Looking for door panels, sill plates, arm rest pads, package tray and other interior parts for my 62 Signet hardtop I am resoring. Also, looking for a complete set of steel brake lines. Anyone know of any good sources for these items?

I am in the process of rebuilding a 1962 225 aluminum slant 6 and wanting to upgrade the cam slightly for improved performance. What would be a good cam for street use that idles smooth? The block has been bored to 30 with no mods to the head. I plan on adding a 4 bbl. & headers. Would I...

I have a '62 Valiant I am restoring and having trouble finding new body plugs and firewall gaskets. All sources for these items so far start with the '63 model year. Any suggestions where to look?

I have a 62 Valiant Signet and am in need of misc. parts. Need "Valiant Signet" badge for front fender, battery tray, & heater box & core. Would also like to find original backup lights and rubber gaskets for taillight bezels. Also, where can I find quarter panels (used or repos) or repair...