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  1. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    Also want to give a big shout out to Old Dart 66 (Jerry) for coming through and helping me finally fix my variable speed windshield wipers! After buying 4 switches I was done trying and gave up...and then Jerry shipped me his and said don't pay him unless it works....now that's saying a lot...
  2. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    Great day out just enjoying my 65!
  3. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    Thanks. Looks like your starting with a solid car.....that's great
  4. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    Hello, thanks! I stripped the paint down with a grinder and wire wheel, then used rust converter where needed, epoxy primer, urethane primer, then paint For the wheels, I used adapters
  5. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    Thanks
  6. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    It was a great day! No major issues, enjoyed a good ride around
  7. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    Tommorrows the day, I'm changing the oil, putting the battery back in and starting her up. She's been asleep since October.....Cinco de mayo is convertible de funno day
  8. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    Thanks..I appreciate it. Was a long road to get to where it is today!
  9. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    Thanks!
  10. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    Can't wait til the weather warms up!
  11. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    Thanks...took a lot of hours to get here!
  12. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    I went to the Goodguys show in Des Moines over the 4th of July weekend, saw a lot of great cars and stumbled across a vendor selling finished bumpers and they had front and back for my vert at a great price. I picked them up and drove them home in a rented minivan....they ran from the front...
  13. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    Thanks, I rebuilt the brakes and redid all of the suspension except leaf springs...they are still on the to do list. And I am still rolling on front drum brakes
  14. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    Spent a couple of hours driving around today, car ran great!
  15. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    Figured I should add to my build thread even though I have been posting to other threads. I converted my points to electronic ignition today. What a difference...I have had lots of problems with hesitation when I accelerate and now that's all gone. I have to say thanks to 1969383S for all his...
  16. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    Oh...and good luck with your project!
  17. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    Thanks, I got the rear quarter patch panels from Layson’s and the wheel well patch from classic industries. The quality was the same for both, both were good to deal with. I think classic industries shipping might have been a little less.
  18. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    I must have been a good boy this year because Santa brought me new taillight assemblies from Laysons...lol Can't wait to see how they look!
  19. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    Thanks, it's been a long road and feels really great to get to this point
  20. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    Took a nice end of season ride with my wife and grabbed a couple of pics of the my 65
  21. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    I took her out on the highway today and got her up to speed on a great fall day, it was nice to have that top, really comfortable ride!
  22. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    I was worried she would look boxy with the top on, but she has a nice lean on the back window that gives a sporty look
  23. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    Thanks
  24. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    Finally!
  25. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    I'm picking her up this afternoon, it will be the first time my vert has had a top since the late 70's, can't wait!
  26. Steves65

    65 Valiant Convertible

    Update...after waiting since August I dropped my car off to have the top installed this week. Can't wait to get her back and not be so paranoid about rain every time I take her out!
  27. Steves65

    65 Valiant 4 Door

    Looks great, keep up the good work!
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