1964 Valiant "Get Runnin & Drivin"

[RustyRatRod]

Well I knocked the 245s off the wheels, blasted and painted them. I'll get some pics in a bit when it warms up. Kitty insisted I also go ahead and get 2 new 245s comin, so I got a pair of them Gripmax tires comin. I picked out two of the cleanest lookin 14 x 5.5" wheels for the front and I'm gonna clean and paint them, then I'll get the front tires comin. That probably won't be till the first week in December. Probably. lol

 

[RustyRatRod]

So, here's how the wheels turned out.

 

[memike]

So, here's how the wheels turned out.

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Excellent!!

 

[RustyRatRod]

So my tires came in today. I've felt horrible all day long, so all I felt like messin with was gettin um out of the wrapping and takin some pics for yall. They're good lookin tires.

 

[YY1]

...but how do they grip?

 

[RustyRatRod]

...but how do they grip?

Max.

 

[JDMopar]

Those look good! Are you gonna run black walls or letters out? Hope you feel better....it's that time of year.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Those look good! Are you gonna run black walls or letters out? Hope you feel better....it's that time of year.

I've always run white letters out if they have them. Sporty.

 

[memike]

I've always run white letters out if they have them. Sporty.

Agree, and that old-school look. Congratulations, and drink plenty of water, early morning try a sea salt 1/4 cup of hot water before ANYTHING hits your belly. Get well soon brother

 

[RustyRatRod]

Got um mounted up. Looks like the front ones will be here Tuesday. I got somethin goin on and I don't know what, but I'm weak as water. Took all I could do and then some to get these done. I reckon maybe I'm still sick from weeks ago I don't know.

 

[TF360]

Same tread pattern as the BF Goodrich tires. Hope you feel better.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Same tread pattern as the BF Goodrich tires. Hope you feel better.

I thought it was an exact copy, but it's not. It's REAL close though. If I feel better tomorrow, I'll take a closeup side by side as I have the Goodrich tires I took off still here. Thanks for the kind wishes.

 

[RustyRatRod]

So, Vixen has big meats again. Fronts should be here Tuesday.

 

[RustyRatRod]

So Vixen's in all 14s now. I think she likes um. I know I do.

 

[TF360]

Looks Tuff! I'm seeing some kind of fabricated metal rear trunk spoiler and a fresh coat of white paint!

 

[TF360]

Look at this one. Just throwing out ideas.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Looks Tuff! I'm seeing some kind of fabricated metal rear trunk spoiler and a fresh coat of white paint!

I'll gladly go along with white paint. That's the original color. The spoiler though ain't my thAng. I thought about a front spoiler, though.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Look at this one. Just throwing out ideas.

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Yeah. That's actually what I want to do. I love the offset stripe. I was thinking of red for the wide stripe outlined by narrow blue stripes.

 

[RustyRatRod]

It's also dropped the engine RPM drastically at speed. It's about a full 500 RPM less at 60, maybe more.

 

[YY1]

I like that look.

 

[4spdragtop]

Love the look Rob. Looks like it was in a fight but came out on top!

 

[red67gts]

should help traction, looks good

 

[RustyRatRod]

Love the look Rob. Looks like it was in a fight but came out on top!

I love it! lol

 

[RustyRatRod]

should help traction, looks good

Yeah that leanin tower of power is just too much. lol

 

[memike]

Yeah that leanin tower of power is just too much. lol

if on wet or especially after a dry season and get the first rain (oil slick) it will help a bunch, more side wall and tread is a good thing under these liter cars. Looks great, and very happy Rob