1966 Valiant Signet Convertible Resto
Well I said the next posting would either be shiny suspension parts or the car.
I got the k-frame and control arms back and they look awesome. These guys used to do the powdercoating for Willwood. I wish I would have added some other stuff to get coated at the same time. Beats the heck out of sandblasting and painting these parts myself. Especially the K-frame. For all the parts it was $125. Well worth it to me.
Shop dog checking out the parts
I have decided to replace the original 1966 Valiant grill with a 1966 Barracuda grill. After seeing a post about the Acapulco Mexican Valiants I was hooked. There was a picture of a 66 Signet with the barracuda grill and it looked fantastic. I dig the cheese grater grill. Much more aggressive and screams killer MOPAR. I got lucky and found a set on ebay for $60. They looked rough in the pictures but they sure cleaned up nice. Very little pitting in the pot metal and only one corner has a pinch. I think that can be fixed though. Man they are way heavier that the aluminum ones from the Valiant.
Filthy Before
Beautiful after cleaning and polishing
This is about the only excitement I've gotten lately. I'm headed down on Sunday to cut the holes out for the 5-speed and fab in the new tranny hump. I had a word with my painter and we now have an understanding.
Sorry to leave you guys hanging. It'll get there soon enough.
Well I said the next posting would either be shiny suspension parts or the car.
I got the k-frame and control arms back and they look awesome. These guys used to do the powdercoating for Willwood. I wish I would have added some other stuff to get coated at the same time. Beats the heck out of sandblasting and painting these parts myself. Especially the K-frame. For all the parts it was $125. Well worth it to me.
Shop dog checking out the parts
I have decided to replace the original 1966 Valiant grill with a 1966 Barracuda grill. After seeing a post about the Acapulco Mexican Valiants I was hooked. There was a picture of a 66 Signet with the barracuda grill and it looked fantastic. I dig the cheese grater grill. Much more aggressive and screams killer MOPAR. I got lucky and found a set on ebay for $60. They looked rough in the pictures but they sure cleaned up nice. Very little pitting in the pot metal and only one corner has a pinch. I think that can be fixed though. Man they are way heavier that the aluminum ones from the Valiant.
Filthy Before
Beautiful after cleaning and polishing
This is about the only excitement I've gotten lately. I'm headed down on Sunday to cut the holes out for the 5-speed and fab in the new tranny hump. I had a word with my painter and we now have an understanding.
Sorry to leave you guys hanging. It'll get there soon enough.