Project 66 Valiant Drag Car

[cjh]

Nice job, bloke........How is it that stuff ( welds, cage piping, etc) hasn't gone rusty ????
Here, bare steel goes rusty in 1~2 days....very hot and humid here....today is was 90*F and 85~90% humidity.....just sweat standing there doing nothing.

 

[PanGasket]

Nice job, bloke........How is it that stuff ( welds, cage piping, etc) hasn't gone rusty ????
Here, bare steel goes rusty in 1~2 days....very hot and humid here....today is was 90*F and 85~90% humidity.....just sweat standing there doing nothing.

Gotta remember, its winter here stateside so alot of the humidity has dropped away. He also lives in a state that typically isn't super humid even in the summer

 

[mrhotrod]

Nice job, bloke........How is it that stuff ( welds, cage piping, etc) hasn't gone rusty ????
Here, bare steel goes rusty in 1~2 days....very hot and humid here....today is was 90*F and 85~90% humidity.....just sweat standing there doing nothing.

Humidity is only 30-35% right now so no rusting going on

 

[mrhotrod]

start on windshield mounts

 

[mrhotrod]

rear window fitment

 

[mrhotrod]

some more progress pictures

 

[mrhotrod]

todays progress

 

[PanGasket]

mrhotrod, how many slicks does it take to get to the center of the 8 second territory? :toothy10:

 

[mrhotrod]

mrhotrod, how many slicks does it take to get to the center of the 8 second territory? :toothy10:

Depends on who you have tuning your car! :thumrigh: 2 would be the answer!

 

[PanGasket]

Depends on who you have tuning your car! :thumrigh: 2 would be the answer!

well, I can't wait to see her get going. you got alot of quality work in her

 

[mrhotrod]

well, I can't wait to see her get going. you got alot of quality work in her

It will be finished in a few months as long as theres no delay when it goes for paint.

 

[PanGasket]

It will be finished in a few months as long as theres no delay when it goes for paint.

what color you gonna paint it?

 

[Double M]

Is that grill a stock factory piece or is it aftermarket? If it's aftermarket, who makes it?

Thanks,
Russ.

 

[mrhotrod]

what color you gonna paint it?

Im still not sure on color yet but am thinking of just going with hot rod black

 

[mrhotrod]

Is that grill a stock factory piece or is it aftermarket? If it's aftermarket, who makes it?

Thanks,
Russ.

The grill is stock factory

 

[1967 'cuda]

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[ndeconte]

Looking great!

I see the tag on the good from Glasstek, but I don't see parts listed on their site for 66 Valiants, are these new to their line?

 

[swifter]

Yes--ND-Did they custom make the hood for you?????

 

[mrhotrod]

Yes--ND-Did they custom make the hood for you?????

Yes I had Glasstek make all the fiberglass for a 66 Valiant. (hood, fenders, bumpers, doors and trunk lid) they all are available just not listed on there website right at this time.

 

[mrhotrod]

Looking great!

I see the tag on the good from Glasstek, but I don't see parts listed on their site for 66 Valiants, are these new to their line?

Yes I had Glasstek make all the fiberglass for a 66 Valiant. (hood, fenders, bumpers, doors and trunk lid) they all are available just not listed on there website right at this time.

 

[mrhotrod]

Radiator mounted

 

[mrhotrod]

more pictures.

 

[mrhotrod]

more pictures..

 

[swifter]

Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Abodybomber]

Subscribed.... nice..