'66 Plymouth Valiant Signet RestoMod project

[demonsrt]

My good friend is finally starting a restoration project on his '66 Plymouth Valiant Signet. He's planning to replace the 273 motor with a '70 340 motor. He's also going to change the body color to silver, and redo some of the interior. 17" Coy wheels will also replace the factory wheels.

Start Of his Project...Car partially disassembled..

Getting ready to pull out the factory 273 motor

Engine finally removed

Engine Bay being prepped for painting

Engine Bay painted and detailed

Rebuilt '70 340 motor ready to be dropped in

Motor install completed

Another pic of the motor...pardon the dust

more pics to come....

 

[daredevil]

looks real good

 

[Joe Mc]

Nice work looking good. Keep the pics coming.

 

[grassy]

Wow..keep the pictures coming..are they taken at a business or do you actually own a hydrolic car jack..(first pic)..i am so envious..

and everything is sooo clean !


keep up this great thread..

Grassy

 

[memike]

Very nice=P~
And welcome to this great site :cheers:
Don't stop now =P~=P~
66 Hard top, or coup witch ever8) Plymouth early A =P~=P~

 

[ocdart]

Looks like a fun project - keep us updated with more pics. That 'red' engine pops nice against the silver paint.

 

[demonsrt]

Cutting in jambs

Prepping the dash to be painted body color

Some mud work on the trunk

Repair work on the right 1/4 panel

Body work done and ready to be painted

17" Coy wheels already mounted and balanced

Updates to come....

 

[crvtec90]

I luv the silver. Looks real sharp man. :read2:

 

[abodyjoe]

that silver is gonna look killer..

 

[Burntorange70]

Very nice! Good work see is coming together nicley.

 

[memike]

Looking real good =P~=P~ And I have got to say8) NICE SHOP =P~:cheers:

 

[mikeys toy]

it almost looks like it WAS silver to begin with....

 

[PapstXX]

please more pics

 

[bayyum]

Looks really good

 

[daves66valiant]

badass. 66's valiants coming out of the wood work. love it!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[mopardude318]

very clean and nice job! i like the silver....

 

[camd64]

One sweet ride! The combo of the silver and wheels are gonna look great and 340 will make it haul a$$. nice work.

 

[fzmax]

Those wheels are gone to look killer with the silver paint.

 

[Backtobasics]

Looks Fantastic!

 

[OldVart]

Excellent work. Be sure to keep us updated with lots more photos and details.

 

[SSVDP]

Another '66 Val Signet! It looks like it was a nice car and it'll be great in silver, new wheels and a 340! Thanks for keeping is informed.

 

[cb66valiant]

Thanks for the compliments!
Sorry I did't just post this myself but I haven't taken the time to do so. As for the lift in the shop; that is not mine. Fortunately I work at a Collision Center and can use the resources we have at our shop. Along with the equipment that I have access to, I also have to have one of the best bosses that anyone could ask for. As normal, this has taken longer than what I expected. Even though we our one of the busiest collision centers in our area, he hasn't made me take it home yet. He is always giving words of encouragement and answers for my questions (can't forget parts!). You could not ask for a better person to be your boss and your friend.
I am not a body man so I need all the help I can get. My good friend Zac, that is helping me with the car also, has been after me to post some things, but I just haven't had time. So, he took the liberty of posting some of the pics I have taken so far. You've got to appreciate that.
I cannot wait to start reassembling this thing. I will be sure to keep everyone updated with pics.
Thank again,
cb66

 

[Keith Mopar]

Very nice looking Valiant.
The Silver and the burgundy interior look really nice, as with the engine compartment and the black.
What size tires do you have? I love the look of those Coys.

 

[cb66valiant]

Very nice looking Valiant.
The Silver and the burgundy interior look really nice, as with the engine compartment and the black.
What size tires do you have? I love the look of those Coys.

I am putting 245/45/17 rear and 215/45/17 on the front.

 

[cb66valiant]

Basecoat finally on.

Painting some interior pieces.

Polishing up some trim. Not fun!

Painting the middle of the body side moldings.

Checkin' the stance.