Charlie thanks for the insight. I didn’t prime the rear seal, but it sounds like the draining torque converter saved me from a dry start. I’m very grateful!
The seal came from a company called fatsco. Their website was pretty specific and offered insight in line with what you’re saying regarding how 65 was a unique year. I switched from the ball and trunion to a universal joint driveshaft , and thought I’d be thorough and change the seal while it...
I let a newly installed rear seal sit without driving for a couple of months. Leaked like a siv in my garage. Drove her a bit today , no more leak. Normal? Is break in needed or should she have been fluid tight from the beginning? Torqueflite 904 on a 65 valiant. Any input appreciated! Lost...
Looking for this stainless/chrome piece of trim for my 65 valiant convertible. The curved one that’s just above the rear driver window. Thx in advance for any input!
I just stumbled across this post 9 years later. I’m in search of some drivers side convertible weatherstrip retainer. The small section just above the back passenger window for my 65 valiant convertible. Any advice helps! Thanks in advance.. Mike
I am very grateful for the advice and photos! I was lucky enough to have met some of the early cuda valiant folks at Carlisle earlier this year. Enough can’t be said about the information that they and this forum make available for our community. This information would be otherwise lost. Thanks...
Wish I had ordered an electron. Top is complete but it’s a bit shy at the bottom corner where it meets rear triangle window. I hope this helps the community!