These are my current running projects, the 62 has been driven daily for the last 2 years,work,play,etc. the 65 is still getting the bugs worked out- 225 floor shift bucket car-- this site helps answer many problems questions that arise. Thanks !!!!!!

Nice looking cars! I've got a few 65s also: Signet convert sl6 3 on the tree, Sig hardtop sl6 4 speed (getting ready to part out drivetrain to convert), Barracuda 273 4 speed, Dart GT convert (doing a complete resto sl6 auto), Dart 270 wagon sl6 auto getting ready to swap a V8, Dart GT hardtop parting out (was 273 4 barrel 4 speed factory AC & 8 3/4), Coronet 440 convert, A100 P/U, and the oddballs 69 A108 cargo van and 81 Imperial. Phew!

Is that a mistype? The convert looks like a 64, to me.

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65 Valiant 100 2dr post 170 turbo
66 Valiant Signet 170 nitrous
64 Valiant Signet
64 Valiant 4dr 170
64 Valiant 4dr 225

Could the front fenders have been changed to the 64 style? Long time ago I saw in the Slant 6 CofA magazine where someone had put a Barracuda front end on a 64 Dart and called it a Darcuda. Am thinking I might add a Barracuda grille to my 65 Valiant.

title says 65-- check the taillights, it's 40 years old who knows what has been done over the year. If only cars could talk!!!!!!!!!!

Rear looks like '65. Front fender and grill look like 64. Where is the hood release latch located? Is it beneath the hood/above the grill, or behind the emblem on the front of the hood? Below the hood is 64 style, behind the emblem is 65 style. It could have had an accident, during it's life, and had a 64 front end installed. The bolt right on.

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65 Valiant 100 2dr post 170 turbo
66 Valiant Signet 170 nitrous
64 Valiant Signet
64 Valiant 4dr 170
64 Valiant 4dr 225

Hey Charlie, the hood pic, opens below, sadly that hood has much bondo- i have found a hood that opens at the emblem (no bondo). also what would be needed to put the barracuda grille in? just the 3 pieces & time? I'm currently sending Doc the info on the magazine article 7 he's going to help with the posting, i think you'll get a kick out of it, L

sadly had to sell the 65 convert, if you'll look in the garage(pic of the rear of the 65) you'll see the cover over the project that I need to start/finish it's a 69 dart convertible & I've agreed to get it back together -- so the 65 left . Later

http://members.cox.net/69dartcv/62black%20grille
This is how the valiant sits today9/11

Planning on putting in a 225 soon & hopefully getting some fresh paint on someday.
The heater core is being repaired (KS does get cold)
Rear tires are 236/60/14 & really fill out the wheel well

http://members.cox.net/69dartcv/valiant ... %20(2).JPG earlier pic of the car

http://members.cox.net/69dartcv/newpaint
this is part of my redneck rebuild series!!! nothing show worthy on this baby-- but it looks much improved & has not cost a fortune either!!!!!!!

update-- finally swapped in the 225-- glad I did-- car runs much stronger--- easily accelerates into traffic now!!

finally put the new rear springs on the ride-- they lifted a bit more than I wanted --but I 'll wait to see if they settle in. Wanted my 235/60's back on the rears--(would cut the tires on bumpy roads old springs)-- that problem is gone

relined the 10" front brakes finally--car would not lock up the wheels-- check all wheel cylinders(dry) master looked damp on fire wall-- swapped that & ruined brake junction box on the frame. found a spare & will attempt to fix the hydraulics sunday 11/04/07----
if brakes still weak will look into disk brakes. Lawrence

You're putting in the effort, and I just love the looks of those 1st G A-bodies. I'm impressed. Good work and keep us updated.

Mike

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This is the new ride height-- I might have to lower it a bit if it does not settle-- but it works great.

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj22 ... G_7443.jpg
this is the old height fall 2005

can't see a thing.... (I'm not a member)

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64 Valiant 225 / 904 / 42:1 manual steering / 9" drum brakes