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    Early A rear seat quetion

    Are the rear seat frames (Upper and lower) the same for a 1965 Valiant and a 1965 Dart. I want to make sure the dart seat vinyl will fit my valiant rear seat frames before I order them. I am switching to buckets but I do not see where you can get a set that matches pattern front and rear with...
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    Laysons patch panel

    Have any of you guys used the Laysons lower quarter patch panels? I am considering purchasing the left and right lower panels for my '65 Valiant project and I am curious about their quality as far as fit and gauge. The patch I need isn't real big. I could probably make them on my own but if the...
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    Idler arms early a vs 67 up cars

    I am considering modifing my 65 K-frame to accept the later model idler arm so I can take advantage of the added frame mount and a through bolt at the frame pivot. Do any of you know if the mount end is all that changed? Is the taper at the center link the same? Is the overall casting dimensions...
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    [SOLD] free (2) 360 blocks

    I have two 360 blocks with caps. I no longer have plans to use them. They are free if you wan't them. Pick up only! These blocks are in the Iron Mountain Michigan area (100 miles straight north of Green Bay Wi). I will be going to the Jefferson Wi. Car show and swap at the end of this month and...
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    Early A back seats

    I have a '65 Valiant 100. My plan is to swap out the front bench seat for a pair of '65 Barracuda seats that I already have. I want to change my interior color from the factory blue to a bright red. My question concerns the rear seat. Is the Dart rear seat shape the same as the Valiant's rear...
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    [Found!] W2 headers

    I'm looking for a good used set of under chassis headers for a '69 valiant with a W2 head 340 4 speed with a Lakewood bell housing. Let me know if you have a set that you are no longer in love with! Thanks Jason
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    Early a K frame mod questions

    Have any of you purchased the Firm feel K-frame reinforcement kit for the early A-body K-frame? If so, what all comes with it and do you have pictures? The firm feel web page doesn't show much and it looks as though you need to call them with questions and to place an order. Next question. Have...
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    [Found!] early A-Body 340 engine mount brackets

    I'm looking for engine mounting brackets to install a 340 into a 1965 Valiant. Thank you Jason
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    Posting pictures

    What is the best way to post pictures here? I'd like to start a thread in the resto section but I can't seem to figure out what this forum likes for pictures. I don't want them to be to big or to small and most of all, I like simple. Thank you Jason
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    Dash pads

    Does anyone offer reproduction dash pads for the early A's? Have any of you had one recovered by an upholstery shop? Have any of you had any luck dying an original one? I plan to change the interior color to red. I also plan to change my '65 Valiant dash out to a '66 Barracuda dash during the...
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    [WANTED] 1965 valiant hood

    I'm looking for a good rust free hood for a '65 valiant. I have a road trip coming up from Mid Wisconsin to Marlboro NJ. soon. I will also be in the Newport News area. If you are somewhere between here and there I would be happy to pick it up. Please let me know what you have. Thanks Jason
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    65 Valiant wheels

    Does anyone know what size wheels and tires will fit a '65 Valiant in the rear with a spring relocation. I will be opening up the wheel wells as needed. And what will fit in the front. I'm keeping the 5on4 lug pattern and I am converting to K-H disk brakes in the front. I am going to go with 15"...
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    Early A floor pans

    I knew the right side floor had issues when I bought my Valiant. Its not as bad as I expected but its not as good as I had hoped. So the plasma cutter will be coming out as will the welder and spot weld cutting drills. Have any of you replaced floor pans in your early A? If so, who makes the...
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    Early A interior paint Question

    Do any of you know what the correct paint code/color for the gray plastic trim parts for the '66 barracuda dash is? I'm talking about the gauge cluster bezel and the corresponding plastic that runs across the dash and glove box door. I am going to change my '65 Valiant dash over to a '66...
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    Early A interior options

    Does anyone make seat covers, dash pads and door panels for early A's? I need covers for my '65 Valiant Signet 100. I plan to change the color to burgundy. Thanks Jason
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    '65 front valance question

    Is the front lower valance on a '65 Valiant the same as a '65 Barracuda valance? I need one for my Valiant and found a guy parting out a '65 Barracuda. I don't want to make a 10.5 hr round trip to find out it wont fit. Thanks Jason
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    Route 66 NHRA weekend

    Anyone else going? We have had the same seats sense it opened. Pit side 4th row 100 ft line. If you have never been to a NHRA NITRO event, make a point to do it. It's sensory overload!
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    Early A V8 swap advice

    This winter I plan to start on my 1965 valiant 100 project. I plan to swap out the three on the tree for 4 on the floor and to bolt that to my '68 340. I have a few questions about parts required and was hoping to draw on the experiences of those of you who have done it. I'll start with my list...
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    project '65 Valiant

    I have been chasing this car for around 10 years now. The Monday after this past Easter I finally caught it. It has been in a barn about 3 miles from my house sense the mid 80's. The Gentleman who owned it had intentions of doing something with it but never got around to it. His is much more...
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    K-Frame ID

    I am looking to pick up a V-8 K-Frame for my '65 Valiant. I found one but want to make sure it is in fact a V8 K-member. Do any of you have pictures or measurements of the two? I checked the Schumacher sight and if their information is correct, the Slant six and V-8 K's are one in the same. Do...
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    Route 66 & NHRA

    Today we head south for our annual trip to the drag races in Joliet Ill @ route 66 raceway. I've been going for years now. We have the same seats every year. 100ft line 4th row pit side. We always camp in the same spot aswell. Sight 1 @ raceview farms. Look for the "NITRO HILTON" Its a '77...
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    Hello from the U.P. EH!!!

    I 've been lurking around for some time now. I guess it's time to open my mouth (good luck geting me to shut it).:D A little about me... I live in Michigan's upper peninsula. About 100 miles stright north of Green Bay Wisconsin. I'm a automotive technician, father of two, a 3 year old girl and...
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