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Awesome build! Can't wait to hear it run, this is a silly question, but is that based on a 170 block?

Of course! You have a great looking car! I got the tank at carparts.com probably because it was the most affordable as they say: (it's actually $3 cheaper now). Fuel Tank, 18 gallons / 68 liters SKU # REPD670104 For your 1966 Plymouth Valiant Amount: $111.99 Quantity: 1 I...

Next project: I'm going to be creating a custom top, and will alter the roof line a bit. The original roof line (with appropriate tarps and tape installed) was a bit too boxy, I wanted more of a sweep to the rear of the car. I mocked up what it might look like, I dropped the bar about 3-4...

Absolutely!

Here's mine, all original 170 (as you can tell) 1966 Valiant. Runs like a champ, and started right up after a 4-month sleep.

Looks awesome, I vote patina :)

Thanks, I searched and searched for a "reasonably priced" quarter but wasn't going to spend 50% of the purchase price of the entire car for some steel. Then it hit me, if I was doing it again, I'd replace as much as I could get away with instead of just the worst area - with everything in life...

Yup, good call on replacing this

It’s been a while since I posted but I’m back at doing some work and getting out and enjoying some drives. A couple of weeks ago I replaced the bench seats with some buckets I snagged. The buckets are in pretty rough shape but they are so much better than the original seats! I also did some...

Sounds and looks great! I'm also running a basically stock engine (1bbl also). I'm amazing how smoothly they run! Well done!

Sadly yes, I’m working my way replacing metal while I drive it. When I drove it home from Pittsburgh it was pouring rain so we slapped on the plates the best we could. I used tape, cardboard, garbage bags and basically everything I could in the trunk but that’s fixed now! I had plates in the...

Well done! I used lube, like medical lube (this is what you have on hand when your wife is in medicine). Slid right in! Don't forget, as you get the tank in place, just get it hooked on the strap, or even use a bungy cord, etc. THEN push in the filler neck from inside the trunk (use said...

Mine is a single strap, yes a T into the frame. I made the bolt hanger myself, the original broke as I tried to undo it. I used a hook bolt from Lowe’s and matched the size of the bolt, worked well!

One tip... It's documented, but when you mount the gas tank, just get the strap connected, then put in the fuel feeder tube. If you wait until the tank is strapped down, it's a bear, some say doable, but I couldn't do it. I had to drop the tank slightly after I had it tightened down. Not a...

Some more work, I made some kick panels out of vinyl and steel. I used this caramel colored vinyl because I basically stole 10 yards from Joanns, and I got an end of the bolt discount to boot! I also put on new Amazon door trim, without the weather strip, the one I ordered with the strip...

The tank I installed had very minor differences but the major important pieces matched (strap slots, fuel feed tube) so my advice is just slap the new one in. There isn’t anything in that ball park that needs clearance, I used some rubber gasket material for the top anti-squeak. Good luck, let...

Out of all the work I’ve done so far, the shocks were the biggest improvement. The ride changed dramatically! I also got new tires, 185 14 in the front and 195 in the back. You’ll love the new tank, after I saw the inside of mine, I just ordered a new one, you did the right thing!

I used the original tank to get it home and triple filtered it, but I shouldn’t have. I had it on a gas can as I was tuning it up and should have kept it on that! The gas tanks are easy to find and around $120. Now it’s all replaced, new fuel line, sending unit, and refurbished filler tube!

Great ride! I'm looking forward to seeing more!

And here it is with the tarp top. It worked amazingly well, one roll of duct tape, a black tarp, and some clear plastic. About $25 worth of stuff, not a drop came in on the ride home. It didn't fold that well...

I'm sure you'll get there soon! For the restoration, here are some pics I posted in the Funny Stuff forum. Definition of insanity We did the interior for the trip, so we were looking at a freshly painted interior with no working gauges rather than just a crappy interior with no working...

This is my thread for my 1966 Plymouth Valiant. I bought it last March and drove it back to Cleveland from Pittsburgh after some minor tune up work. It’s appeared here with a PO but I don’t know much about it other than the brakes were done when I bought it but nothing else. I should have...

I can't take credit for this, but it went something like: WHAT TO COPY AND PASTE INTO THE SPECIAL MESSAGE WHEN BUYING MORE CAR PARTS: Dear driver, You MUST place this box UNDER THE BUSHES on the NORTH side of the house. This is important because I cannot buy more car parts, and this box...

Ha! I love it, here’s a quick update on the results. Overall not to bad, I’ll give myself a solid B with extra credit for actually sanding the top of the doors. It’s just rattle can paint with the vinyl paint for the cards, but it looks nice! I need to start a project thread.

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I am getting the 66 Valiant ready for a short road trip with my son and my wife came out to take a peak at what I was up to. She said this is the definition of insanity. As I went to explain my rationale for restoring the door cards and painting the interior of the door she walked away…

Thanks to all of you, great article and it’s something I can handle. Much appreciated I’ve saved everything and again, thanks I’ll let you know how it turns out!

I have a 1966 Plymouth Valiant slant six with a single barrel intake and I’m looking for a two barrel intake. I’m located in Cleveland Ohio.The carb I have is missing a couple of parts and has been cobbled together, and I can’t find a good replacement. So I’m trying to see if I can upgrade to a...

Yup my bad, I’m new to this and will be clearer! It was number 11.

Thank you, I found one for too much online but I have it now. I’ll be rebuilding the carb on Friday and am looking forward to it!