I wonder why they added the PCV fitting on the top when they had the factory one on the side......strange.
Sweet Find!! Yup i would try to make it run before you pull it to swap out the freeze plugs. Atleast you will find if it needs a further tear down required..
How about a nice clean original tank to match the car? Then put a new sending unit in it.
I think I'd get one of the ones made in North America. I think they're all made at the same factory.......they use the same part numbers anyway.....CR11A if memory serves me. After that, shop by price. I think you're right about the air cleaner fitting. There were several different smog kits in the '70's and some had those fittings in the kit. At least they didn't get the kit were you had to drill a hole into the intake manifold to install a pipe for a smog valve! Those were the worst piece of junk and ruined (visually) a perfectly good looking engine.Just got the call the tank is junk. There is about 5 different tank sellers on ebay who has the best most original style? Any recommendations or tanks to stay away from?
Also wanted to thank you guys for all the comments. My wife is a good sport, actually a really good sport. However sometimes it's just nice to have car guys around to share my excitment over the old A bodies I bring home.
If you don't mind, could you post a photo of the front pillar trim piece for the vinyl top? I'm trying to find out what they look like and where they go. I'd like to put a vinyl top on my '65 Valiant.
A lot of FABO members including me have purchased tanks from Vans, they are the quality ones made in Canada, fast shipping and reasonabe price, and no more worries for a long time.
If you don't mind, could you post a photo of the front pillar trim piece for the vinyl top? I'm trying to find out what they look like and where they go. I'd like to put a vinyl top on my '65 Valiant.
Seems like a crazy color and I have never liked vinyl tops much less the partial vinyl tops. But I'm commited to keeping this baby original and driving it. Probably just get it running and drive it. Can't stand the ideal of taking it apart for a restoration that I would never be able to afford. So just get it running good is the plan. maybe start restoring the interior first if it runs.
That car will be gorgeous when you are done with it. I thought those half vinyl tops on the 66s was cool. Nice find, very nice find.
I would rock that...A CGE Pacer with a 401! Did you all know that the passenger door was 4 inches longer than the driver door? Too weird!That thing aint ugly, this is...