65 valiant signet 4 speed

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m38jeepman

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I found a 65 4 speed hardtop today. The little car has been sittting for a long time, but I like 4 speed cars. This car also has factory air. It is a slant six also.

How common was the 4 speed transmissions in the signet hardtops? I havent seen any before.
 
Thanks for the quick replies. I thought they were uncommon. In 64 there were 37796 valiant hartops made, in 65 only 10999 hartops. I guess the barracuda stole the show from the signet hartop in 65. That means that a 65 4 speed with factory air, no dealer add on, is an unusual find. I just wish it was a 273 4 bbl!!!
 
Enjoy! I bet you can find a lot of parts here! Let us know what you need, I may have some stuff!
 
m38jeepman said:
Thanks for the quick replies. I thought they were uncommon. In 64 there were 37796 valiant hartops made, in 65 only 10999 hartops. I guess the barracuda stole the show from the signet hartop in 65. That means that a 65 4 speed with factory air, no dealer add on, is an unusual find. I just wish it was a 273 4 bbl!!!
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Oh no, wish not: you scored. How many /6s and 4 speeds do you think were made within that production break down ? Probably far fewer than V8-4 speed. What a great combination. I am in awe and envy.

I have a 63 Signet with 3 speed on the column and it definitely always seems to need that 4th gear. I wish it had the 4 speed..... [even though column shift is sooo 30's...]

And it's spooky: Everyone always expects the push button auto. The shows always have early As [not many 63s] and usually always with the automatic. You have a unique, rare rare rare car. Enjoy it.

For me: these sorts of combinations are far more interesting. Everything is V8 and 4 speed and I know, the most desirable to the greatest # of people. But your car will stop people in their tracks. How many people do you think even knew that an early A /6 was available with a 4 speed ? Ever? Get used to hearing: "Pretty neat conversion.... looks factory..."

Congratulations. And don't waste another second wishing it was something else !!!
Best,
Dave
 
I've seen a number of early A slant 4-speeds including a black on black 65 Dart GT rag many years ago. Definitely rare though. Would make a great driver with the MPG factor. I have a 65 Signet 4-speed but it's a 273-2V with few options.
 
65dartcharger said:
You're right on that one Don. That combo must be one out of very very few. Congrats and good luck with the car.
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Quite possibly even more rare than the 273 4 speed with AC. I parted out a late build (7/23/65) 65 GT hardtop that was a 273/235 4 speed 8.75 factory AC car with no other options. Motor was gone but saved everything else. I'm sure that was a pretty rare one too!
 
65 Dartman said:
Quite possibly even more rare than the 273 4 speed with AC. I parted out a late build (7/23/65) 65 GT hardtop that was a 273/235 4 speed 8.75 factory AC car with no other options. Motor was gone but saved everything else. I'm sure that was a pretty rare one too!
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That must have been a ëxtremly rare one. Are you doing any progress on your projects?
 
Here is a pic of the fender tag and decode: 1=1 manual mirror, 3=9 variable speed wiper with wash
a=2 b=0 225 slant six, d=3 4 speed trans, e=1 A/C with heat, q=1 AM radio, Z=2 front buckets with console.
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The car has been sitting for a long time, but I will put it in my shop for a future project.
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I may get it running and just leave it original looking. It has a good weathered look. lol
 
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