amusingarts
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What is this car worth?
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65 Valiant convertible "IT'S ALIVE!!!"
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Wow, that puppy started right up, and its running smooth and not even a wiggle!! Somebody's a happy boy today!! Congrats!! Geof
4spdcuda66
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Sounds healthy. Next video should be laying black marks!!:burnout:
MoparDemon
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Nice! That thing runs great... What exhaust are you using?
amusingarts
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Spitfire headers with 24 inch glass packs. They tell me here in Texas the cops don't really care if you are LOUD. Nothing like Los Angeles.
Gotta fix a wicked tranny leak where the parking cable connects and then its time to take a little spin around the neighborhood and wake a few people up!
Gotta fix a wicked tranny leak where the parking cable connects and then its time to take a little spin around the neighborhood and wake a few people up!
amusingarts
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BTW, it better not wiggle, those headers only have about 1/2 inch clearance in some spots.
amusingarts
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What's it Worth?
Funny that my last post here was 2014; many years and mucho dinero later I want to share with you guys where this project is at. I've delayed this for all these years because there was always one more thing to do.... you probably know that story.
So all these years later it's finally come time to part with my baby. No not my wife or child, my 65 Valiant convertible.
I just real Tony Fields thread and can relate 1000% about the time and cost, believe me when I say it adds up over 13 years.
In my case I have peculiar tastes in cars. And I only really salivate over something nobody else has. The result of this craving is the cars pictured.
So here is what I did.......
Suspension and braking system
But, Alas, What I thought would be my "forever car" has to go. We have decided to retire to Mexico and after a visit to our future home town I quickly realized it would be a big mistake to bring this car since the streets are paved with rocks; not cobblestones mind you, rocks. The curbs very in size up to 24 inches. Seriously the most reasonable mode of transport is probably a donkey.
So, help me out guys and give me an opinion on what you think I should ask for the car. Of course I have a number in mind but I don't want to give it away. So let's hear it!!!!
Funny that my last post here was 2014; many years and mucho dinero later I want to share with you guys where this project is at. I've delayed this for all these years because there was always one more thing to do.... you probably know that story.
So all these years later it's finally come time to part with my baby. No not my wife or child, my 65 Valiant convertible.
I just real Tony Fields thread and can relate 1000% about the time and cost, believe me when I say it adds up over 13 years.
In my case I have peculiar tastes in cars. And I only really salivate over something nobody else has. The result of this craving is the cars pictured.
So here is what I did.......
Suspension and braking system
- Reinforced and gusseted K member
- Upgraded upper control arms with offset bushings
- Mopar mid 70's Slider DIsc Calipers
- all new brake lines and wheel cylinders
- 340 Torsion Bars
- KYG Shocks all around
- Mopar Performance Master Cylinder (not installed)
- Just installed "firm Feel" 20:1 Steering Box
- Rebuilt steering coupler
- 8 1/4 rear end
- upgraded to 14" Radial T/As
- Mopar Rally Wheels
- New tie rod ends
- ALL new MOOG bushings
- Timkin wheel bearings
- Rotors Made In America
- Only about 2,000 miles since rebuild
- Mopar 302 swirl port heads with hardened valve seats
- Bronze guides and neoprene seals
- New oil pump, alternator, mini starter
- New motor mounts
- 3 angle valve grind
- Engle cam 440-210 436-214
- Edelbrock dual plane high rise intake
- Carter AFB 650 cfm
- Spitfire Headers
- Dual exhaust with 20" glass packs and resonators
- Full advance timing
- New shift cables for tranny
- At this point she drove and rode like a new car. Time to pay attention to the interior. Since this is where I spend my time I wanted a little more than a bench seat and an AM radio. SO.........
- Custom Aluminum Dash
- Custom Center Console
- Autometer Tach and Speedo
- All Mechanical gauges oil/gas/volts/temp all work
- New carpet
- Aluminum composite door cards
- Bluetooth Speakers
- BMW leather seats front and back
- new window felts and guides
- Push button start
- Fully lined trunk
But, Alas, What I thought would be my "forever car" has to go. We have decided to retire to Mexico and after a visit to our future home town I quickly realized it would be a big mistake to bring this car since the streets are paved with rocks; not cobblestones mind you, rocks. The curbs very in size up to 24 inches. Seriously the most reasonable mode of transport is probably a donkey.
So, help me out guys and give me an opinion on what you think I should ask for the car. Of course I have a number in mind but I don't want to give it away. So let's hear it!!!!
Valiant63
Early A-body Valiants
For me, customizing almost everything (the dash, console, seats, black under hood, painted brightwork, missing bumpers, 64 grille) all take away from the value of the car. You would have to find someone who values your modifications as much as you do. I don't wish to insult you with what I would pay for it. Ask $10,000 and hope for the best??
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