Recent content by Hank Humme

I purchased the car in January 2020, in Ohio. Ask for additional pictures if interested. The car is a 1960 Valiant with a slant 6 engine 170 cu in with a 3 speed (Torqueflite) A-904 push button automatic transmission and factory POWER steering / brakes. The engine runs good, the transmission...

I am located in the center of Missouri. Versailles, Mo. 65084

I purchased the car in January 2020, in Ohio. Asking $5,950. Will consider reasonable offers. The car is a 1960 Valiant with a slant 6 engine 170 cu in with a 3 speed (Torqueflite) A-904 push button automatic transmission and factory POWER steering / brakes. 1960 was the first year for the...

I read this to my wife ( I shouldn't have ) because now she will follow your wife's philosophy.

I will be cautious. My wife says if that ever happens she will kill me. It's only 42 years now. :thankyou:

Absolutely. Just FYI, the blocks you see are all screwed together in opposite directions so that on top the wheels sit inside the supports. Some people call them cribs. They actually give better support and lock the wheels in place. I also have jacks under the front and rear of the car but...

Of course you're right. Once in a while I break down and tell myself that people are honest. I do know better.

You're right about the time, work and money. To make it into a daily driver costs twice the original price in 1960 and you spend hundreds of hours of work and research. If you ever sell it you lose money, if it's not a show piece. The good news is we aren't sitting on our duffs and are...

Thank you, I am learning the pros and cons of the early models. As always they are life's little challenges. Best wishes to you as well.

Thank you. I will give that a check in the morning. Always pays to recheck.

Folks, with the help of you folks, especially Slant6Dan, I have now completed the fuel system and the vehicle runs good. My next concern is getting a new straight transmission pan for my 1960 Valiant 200, 170. I have replaced the gasket with a rubber one ( mistake ) and I have used Permatex...

That was also my favorite saying so I agree with you. Sometimes we forget the main point. Hank

You are right. I have taken too long on the thread. I was getting great help and wanted to finish. I will look at how to get other threads going. Thanks for the reminder.

Thank you for the welcome and the information on leaf springs and parts. I will certainly check them out. Working on an old vehicle that has a lot of challenges can be like going on a long road trip and wondering if you will ever get there. When you finally arrive it is very satisfying.

Hi, thank you for the welcome. I just watched your Utube video at the car show. Awesome car. Comparison is my car $1 and your car $$$$$. Beautiful and desirable vehicle. Hank