metallidart
member me?
As some of you know, I picked up a 45K mile slant 6/3 on the tree 1966 Valiant a few months ago. Its been sitting, for the most part. I just haven't been able to decide what to do with it. Its a 2dr post, radio delete, manual steering/brakes, its as stripped down as you can get.
Since I am taking a new direction with my 1972 Dart, making it a nice 13 sec driver, I need a car to modify and have fun with...
So thats where the Valiant is coming into play. It needs floors, quarter patches, rear crossmember replaced, new seat covers, etc. I got some nice fenders from a fellow FABO member, and I just won an auction on ebay that made me decide the direction. I got some Hedman Husler headers, the 1 7/8 fenderwells, for $169 (including shipping!!). They are brand new, some scratches but they have never been bolted on.
I have an 86 360 block, some SRP 408 pistons, a set of ported 2.05/1.625 X-heads, an 8 3/4 out of a late 60's truck with the 10" brakes, etc that I can get chopped to whatever width I need. I am putting the small bolt KH discs from my Dart on it. Its gonna be the original light blue, stock interior, etc.
I did a search on here and found alot of info, but I may be needing opinions. I am going to move the springs/wheelwells in, homemade connectors, a cage, and since I have to cut the inner fenders I'll also brace the front end as well. I can't wait to get started on this, and my 8 year old son can't wait to help!
Is there anything I need to look out for on this car when doing this? I have alot more for it than I mentioned, but I think this gives everyone an idea of what I want. A fun, streetable drag car. What size meats have you guys been able to fit without altering the quarters? Anything I shouldn't do? Opinions! :thumblef:
Since I am taking a new direction with my 1972 Dart, making it a nice 13 sec driver, I need a car to modify and have fun with...
So thats where the Valiant is coming into play. It needs floors, quarter patches, rear crossmember replaced, new seat covers, etc. I got some nice fenders from a fellow FABO member, and I just won an auction on ebay that made me decide the direction. I got some Hedman Husler headers, the 1 7/8 fenderwells, for $169 (including shipping!!). They are brand new, some scratches but they have never been bolted on.
I have an 86 360 block, some SRP 408 pistons, a set of ported 2.05/1.625 X-heads, an 8 3/4 out of a late 60's truck with the 10" brakes, etc that I can get chopped to whatever width I need. I am putting the small bolt KH discs from my Dart on it. Its gonna be the original light blue, stock interior, etc.
I did a search on here and found alot of info, but I may be needing opinions. I am going to move the springs/wheelwells in, homemade connectors, a cage, and since I have to cut the inner fenders I'll also brace the front end as well. I can't wait to get started on this, and my 8 year old son can't wait to help!
Is there anything I need to look out for on this car when doing this? I have alot more for it than I mentioned, but I think this gives everyone an idea of what I want. A fun, streetable drag car. What size meats have you guys been able to fit without altering the quarters? Anything I shouldn't do? Opinions! :thumblef: