Figure I'll throw up a pic of my new tool box, spent some money on new tools over winter.
'69 Valiant 2DR Project
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Picked up a B-body 8 3/4 housing and a bare 489 case today. The guy blew out a bearing cap, I think that's what they are called. Anyone know where I can find a replacement? I'll post some pics tomorrow, I'm at work for the night.
Everyone likes pics!
Forgot to mention, I also snagged this SG from the guy.
As you can see it's missing the cap for the center section, still have the adjuster and locking tab piece though. I see that Mark Williams sells billet caps, but it says it requires milling and I'm not sure how intensive that would be. Also not sure if I'd really need something so trick if I'm not going to be launching this car at a drag strip.
Forgot to mention, I also snagged this SG from the guy.
As you can see it's missing the cap for the center section, still have the adjuster and locking tab piece though. I see that Mark Williams sells billet caps, but it says it requires milling and I'm not sure how intensive that would be. Also not sure if I'd really need something so trick if I'm not going to be launching this car at a drag strip.
limegreen70
Pokorny Enterprise's
its coming along keep the updates coming this is one of my favorite projects cant wait to see it done
Thanks for the kind words Lime.
Got after it today for a few hours. This was the first time I've ever taken front fenders off, pretty fun. Came away with far more respect to those that can get really good panel gaps, LOL!
After seeing what's underneath, I think I'm going to stock up on some POR15 and hit under the fenders and the core support. Looked better than I expected.
In a previous post I said I broke a bolt going through the hood in to the alignment slider. Attempted to get it out today, drilled it out and tapped one of those reverse EZ outs in. Almost got it out but the EZ out snapped in half. I'll get another and try again.
Mocked up the newer more correct fenders, grill and hood.
I have off a couple days next week, I'm going to attempt to get the panel gaps a little more in line, especially the hood, and hopefully get my 1.03 bars installed.
Got after it today for a few hours. This was the first time I've ever taken front fenders off, pretty fun. Came away with far more respect to those that can get really good panel gaps, LOL!
After seeing what's underneath, I think I'm going to stock up on some POR15 and hit under the fenders and the core support. Looked better than I expected.
In a previous post I said I broke a bolt going through the hood in to the alignment slider. Attempted to get it out today, drilled it out and tapped one of those reverse EZ outs in. Almost got it out but the EZ out snapped in half. I'll get another and try again.
Mocked up the newer more correct fenders, grill and hood.
I have off a couple days next week, I'm going to attempt to get the panel gaps a little more in line, especially the hood, and hopefully get my 1.03 bars installed.
Got reckless yesterday
I don't have the turn signal plugs on the body side, so I might just go with some that are built into the headlights so I don't have to slaughter the '69 turn signal housing pigtails. One of the previous owners really did a number to the electrical on this car, kinda sad and I'm not too great when I comes to figuring that stuff out. It looks like they spliced the '73 turn signal and parking light wiring into the car.
I put the grille on but its really out of line with everything, I think the hood latch and grille support are not original to his car.
I don't have the turn signal plugs on the body side, so I might just go with some that are built into the headlights so I don't have to slaughter the '69 turn signal housing pigtails. One of the previous owners really did a number to the electrical on this car, kinda sad and I'm not too great when I comes to figuring that stuff out. It looks like they spliced the '73 turn signal and parking light wiring into the car.
I put the grille on but its really out of line with everything, I think the hood latch and grille support are not original to his car.
mguner
How many is too many?
May be pretty tough getting a bearing cap to fit your pumpkin. If the bearing bore lines up and is not egg shaped you still have to get the adjuster threads to line up.
Thanks for the info mgnuner, that's what I was afraid of. I guess I'll keep an eye out for a new center section.
AlV
Crabs in a barrel
Nice thread man. Keep up the good work.
Nice looking car!
Nice looking car!
dennday67
Well-Known Member
Making great progress.
Thanks guys, I appreciate the encouragement!
Picked this up tonight! $400 how'd I do??
87? 360, So far it looks like it has a march pulley system, edelbrock performer street intake and an eddy carb. Any info on the intake? Is it any good?
Picked this up tonight! $400 how'd I do??
87? 360, So far it looks like it has a march pulley system, edelbrock performer street intake and an eddy carb. Any info on the intake? Is it any good?
66340SEDAN
FABO Member #3649
To me that looks like a damn good score....lots of nice accessories on the engine...how are the internals?
Hard to tell but is that a Eddy Performer 318/360 intake? Not the best choice for a 360, more of a 318 intake but still a good street piece for a stocker :glasses7:
Hard to tell but is that a Eddy Performer 318/360 intake? Not the best choice for a 360, more of a 318 intake but still a good street piece for a stocker :glasses7:
limegreen70
Pokorny Enterprise's
One of my favorite builds keep the updates coming this car just gets cooler.
Geo4K
Just your average Gearhead.
gonna enjoy your posts about your Valiant!
Man it is a scorcher out there today! I was outside setting up my engine stand, decided to tinker a little. The intake is a performer 318/360 and the carb is a 1406, 600cfm unit. Popped the t-stat off just to peek inside, looks a little rusty, should I be worried? I also took the valve covers off and it looked pretty clean.
I'm waiting to get it on the stand to take the intake, heads, and pan off to get a deeper look. It still has oil in it and I don't wanna drain it all over my borrowed trailer, that I feel would be bad manners LOL.
I'm waiting to get it on the stand to take the intake, heads, and pan off to get a deeper look. It still has oil in it and I don't wanna drain it all over my borrowed trailer, that I feel would be bad manners LOL.
I'm very green when it comes to this stuff. If there is anything to look out for I'm all ears and it would be greatly appreciated.
More pics!
Guy at Fastenal gave me 3/8x24 instead of 3/8x16 so I couldn't get it on the stand yet, I'll do that tomorrow.
Guy at Fastenal gave me 3/8x24 instead of 3/8x16 so I couldn't get it on the stand yet, I'll do that tomorrow.
Did more dis-assembly today, pics incoming! This is the first time I've ever done this! I'm having a blast!
Let me know if you see any points of concern. So far I'm thinking hone, deck, bearing, rings, pushrods, and pistons. I might make a new thread on some options and opinions on how to build this thing.
Let me know if you see any points of concern. So far I'm thinking hone, deck, bearing, rings, pushrods, and pistons. I might make a new thread on some options and opinions on how to build this thing.
Ok so the engine is completely disassembled now, except for the mains/crank. I think the crank will have to be ground, it's pretty scored up. Cam bearings were shot, cam lobe peaks are shot.
I'm going to have to take this to a machine shop for cleanup. Anyone know any good machine shops near Rochester, NY or Upstate/Western NY?
I'm going to have to take this to a machine shop for cleanup. Anyone know any good machine shops near Rochester, NY or Upstate/Western NY?
joeboy
Well-Known Member
Great progress, cars lookin real nice, sure looks better with that front end. I'll be watching...
Joe
Joe
frederick_76
Well-Known Member
Good score on the engine, is it still stock, or has it been rebuilt before?
Thought your tear down pics were looking good until I saw the rod bearings!
Thought your tear down pics were looking good until I saw the rod bearings!
Thanks joeboy!
Fred, I'm pretty sure its still stock and never been rebuilt given the condition of the bores and bearings.
Anyone give a guess on what happened to the pushrod I pictured? It's the only one like that.
Fred, I'm pretty sure its still stock and never been rebuilt given the condition of the bores and bearings.
Anyone give a guess on what happened to the pushrod I pictured? It's the only one like that.
Christmas in August!
zac_F71
Well-Known Member
NICE progress! Motor looks clean for $400 and looks like you're off to a good start! Is the grille aluminum?
Get a feeler gauge if you don't have one and gap the new piston compression rings before they go in.. (the top 2 rings) PM me if you need help..
Get a feeler gauge if you don't have one and gap the new piston compression rings before they go in.. (the top 2 rings) PM me if you need help..
dodge71demon
Well-Known Member
Not to hijack but yes aluminum you may consider having it chrome powder coated looks good and easy to take care of (bugs) but takes a lot of prep work have you ever seen the Valiant emblem on the grille and yes it's for the 69 grille -- keep up the good work
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