Guess.

[dragbaron]

Well, would've never guessed the plate is from a movie car, when I haven't seen the movie! Haha.
Google came to my rescue.

 

[Valiant63]

Dennis Weaver should come to mind. Yep, I cheated too.

 

[cudak888]

I think it's time I let it out of the bag. "149 PCE" is the plate worn by what is arguably the most famous Valiant in film, from Steven Spielberg's first feature film, Duel:

-Kurt

 

[ralleyred]

I was just about to explode on you.....lol. Could not figure this this little riddle out. BUT....I do love the movie.

 

[ralleyred]

Well, would've never guessed the plate is from a movie car, when I haven't seen the movie! Haha.
Google came to my rescue.

You have to watch it for sure...

 

[AJ/FormS]

I like weaver......

 

[Valiant63]

I have never even seen the movie myself. I guess I will have to put it on my list of things to do. I saw the trailer though and it looks exciting.

 

[Dartnut]

YES - the plate is a tip-off. You're warm...keep going...



Your attention to detail is admirable; I almost feel bad by pointing out that those are the original 13" wheels wearing factory hub caps with aftermarket trim rings - but in defense of your excellent attention to detail, they do look like full wheel covers from the angle of the photo I posted.

View attachment 1714973108'68 Satellite, '69 Valiant by cudak888, on Flickr

Give me some time and they won't be 13's on this thing anymore though. I want some decent sized tires on this thing, and I have an entire front suspension coming off my '68 Satellite. Now to find an LBP rear end...

And you are correct, it's a 225 slant six. It's got 22k on the clock and the interior is perfect, so I don't think the headrests were swapped out. The aftermarket mirror has a doppleganger on the passenger's side, so I'm guessing someone wanted mirrors on both sides. Pity that it is impossible to get them to point at anything useful.

Speaking of which, here's the build sheet to the car; you'd probably appreciate it. Not that readable, but options were not this car's strong suit:

View attachment 17149731091969 Valiant build sheet by cudak888, on Flickr

-Kurt

Thanks, i tried!
I happen to have 3 '69 Valiants BTW.
1 is a 2 door post 100 with 2 options, 1 is a 4 door Signet 225 auto car, 1 is a 4 door 200 parts car.

 

[cudak888]

I have never even seen the movie myself. I guess I will have to put it on my list of things to do. I saw the trailer though and it looks exciting.

Speilberg's first feature-length film, even though it was originally released as a TV movie. Often considered to be well above that level.

Definitely a "vehicle" film, no doubt. Worth seeing.

Thanks, i tried!
I happen to have 3 '69 Valiants BTW.
1 is a 2 door post 100 with 2 options, 1 is a 4 door Signet 225 auto car, 1 is a 4 door 200 parts car.

Aren't the '69s with their mini B-body grilles fun to play with?

-Kurt