My 68 Valiant

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scott657 said:
Alright Since I cant seem to keep an actual log, Im going to list my improvements, not necessarily in order, but definitely with the help of FABO Members.
Front suspension and brakes(Right Stuff Detailing Kit)
New Lower ball joints ,tie rods and rod ends, LCA bushings,strut rod bushings, barracuda torsion bars.(892,893)
new front wheels and tires 15X6 P205/60/15 LBP. new front shocks, new front brake lines MC and prop valve
new brake lines front to rear, rebuilt 9" rear drum brakes on my 7-1/4(new diff gasket)
New rear tires 225/70/15 on 15X6 Wheels SBP
Some wiring repair (not finished) new starter relay, Ammeter is bypassed. New mini starter, new battery
New AVS2 650 Carb and adapter, Air cleaner fuel pressure regulator and gauge, new fuel filters and repair to fuel lines from tank.
New Dougs Headers and header back exhaust(summit)
New Z gate shifter, new trans cool lines with AN fittings
Gas struts to raise deck lid
Stock hood reinstalled.
Got my front end aligned today so I am ON THE ROAD!!
To Be done soon:
New Radiator on the way.
Rear Shocks
Rear spring bushings(or new springs)View attachment 1715169645
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Nice work! Coming right along!

Got any pictures/info of the gas strut set up on the rear deck lid?
 
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8 Ball Stud Brackets 10mm Fits Gas Prop Strut Spring Lift Coated Steel 10MM 847227092582 | eBay
I had a couple of 10mm ball studs for the top in my stash
The rod coupling is 5/16-18
I got the idea from member, skep419 but I think got out of it much cheaper,but skep did all the research

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904 Trans fluid and filter change, different pan with drain plug. No more messes(yeah right)
 
My garage is suddenly full of Cragars, took the best 4 for my application(back spacing etc
Rears are 225/70/15 on 15X 7 Super Sports 1" adapters with a little surgery on the fender
Fronts are 205/70/14 on 14X6 Super Sports with Right Stuff Detailing front discs and no modification ( cant use stick on wheel weights) Found a set of spinners at the local swap. Smiles:D

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Love the cragars on that car!! Looks sweet. I liked the 6 pac hood too!!
 
Got a couple of coats of paint on today. It will still need a wet sand and maybe another coat or two, but that will have to wait till winter.
Applied with a CH LVLP gun(my first spray job). My small compressor easily kept up with the 14 psi I was spraying at. (still a 20 footer :)
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Ford 8" 3.40 posi all new brakes, adapter u joint, ready to go as soon as I can stop driving it. so not too soon
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Looking good, doing a good job.

I can't decide what colour I want to paint my 68 Valiant, right now its faded sunfire yellow, but I always wanted a lime green mopar.
 
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