Three-on-the-Tree with 273 4/bbl?
Wow, double win!
@toolmanmike with the confirmation I was looking for. It made sense to me that Mopar being Mopar the basic config was there but rarely left in standard form.
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@Oldmanmopar the PTO cable solution is far more elegant then the floorpan lever, I'll use that idea for sure.
Thanks everybody for a quick turnaround response beyond expectation! I've been plotting "my ultimate Valiant" for many years and will be proud to show it to the few folks I expect will understand and appreciate where it's coming from.
As a reference origin, Mopar Action's debut "Restoration" column in the early 90's featured my junkyard find 1966 V100 2dr post that was factory: 273 Commando, 4spd, Rally suspension, manual disk brake, 16/1 fast ratio manual, 3.55 Sure-Grip, radio delete, bench seat, beige in and out. I've never gotten over that thing and in honor of it intend to go fantasy above and beyond while still looking right.