My 68 Valiant

scott657 · Dec 30, 2016

This is my new project. 68 Valiant with a 360 auto trans. Probably more of a hot rod project than a restoration.
First order of business will be to clean up the wiring. Ill probably go to a Pertronix distributor.
Next would be the suspension, wheels and tires. The hood will get the stocker back. Heres a couple of pictures to start with. Ill get it in the sun next week and snap a few more.

Bigdummy · Dec 30, 2016

Far out!

72Dart6pack · Dec 30, 2016

Love the Go Wing on the rear. Keep that on.

ScampMike · Dec 30, 2016

looks really solid - keep us updated!

Sedanman · Dec 30, 2016

We can never have too many Valiants around here. The wiring looks like a rats nest though and it looks like they spliced in later 70's wiring into your 68 harness. The hood looks like it's from a 67-9 cuda. If you need any help this is the place to be. I have 2 67 Valiants myself.

scott657 · Dec 30, 2016

Sedanman said:
We can never have too many Valiants around here. The wiring looks like a rats nest though and it looks like they spliced in later 70's wiring into your 68 harness. The hood looks like it's from a 67-9 cuda. If you need any help this is the place to be. I have 2 67 Valiants myself.

Yes it is a rats nest and Im an electrician by trade. I will probably go with a pertronix ignition at some point. I have had good luck with them, and I could get rid of a lot of components

scott657 · Jan 5, 2017

I guess Ill keep a running log of my progress
Jan 5, 2017: installed new alternator bracket, now the belt lines up perfectly.

Sedanman · Jan 5, 2017

You can record your progress here. I have 2 going

scott657 · Jan 7, 2017

Continued wire cleanup, used a heavy duty relay for the ignition

67autocross · Jan 7, 2017

Looks good! I would get rid of the hood, wing and stripe...to me less is more on 67-69 Valiants.

scott657 · Jan 7, 2017

The hood is going, my kid likes the spoiler

Sedanman · Jan 7, 2017

I would find the factory starter relay if you can. It goes next the the battery and will clean things up a little more.

scott657 · Jan 25, 2017

Right Stuff Detailing front disc conversion is on the way.

scott657 · Jan 30, 2017

And its here

scott657 · Feb 8, 2017

Dougs 453R on the way

DusterDaddy · Feb 8, 2017

Welcome! Have a blast working on your car! If your kid likes the Go Wing, leave it there, it's cool.

scott657 · Feb 9, 2017

scott657 · Feb 12, 2017

Log entry 2-12-17
Removed front brakes etc.
removed tie rod ends, using the hammer method. A few good whacks with a ball peen did the trick.
Note : Order new tie rod ends and adjusters. Order new front hard brake lines.
This week I will tackle the upper ball joints.
I wish the years of grime was worth something Id be rich

scott657 · Feb 16, 2017

2-16-17 Progress

scott657 · Feb 18, 2017

2-18-17
Next project is to get the headers and power steering box out

scott657 · Feb 19, 2017

2-19-17 old headers out, steering column out(coupler rebuild kit ordered),power steering box out.
Pitman arm seems tight, so I ill reuse it

scott657 · Mar 4, 2017

Progress 3/4/17
LCA inside bushings ,scored with 3" cutoff wheel and chiseled off about 5 minutes each
outer bushings, scored the bushing flange with an X pattern and chiseled the edges toward center. I then welded a 3/8 washer onto it. Using a 3/8 bolt as a tool , pushed bushing out with press. Now I have to make tooling to install bushings.