Arizona Father/Son Plymouth Valiant Build
Hey Guys & Gals.. A couple years ago I suggested to my 14yo son that he start searching for a project we could build on with the idea that it would be his when he gets his license. He shares my fetish for MOPARS and it wasn't long before he found a 76 Valiant that struck his fancy. It's a 4 door, but that's the way he wanted it, citing a need to have more room for all the girls his car was sure to attract.. Sound logic i supose! Anyhow, he worked all summer and came up with the $2500.00 needed to bring it home. Quick trip to Prescott, Az and he was the proud owner of a runnning 76 Valinat with 340 backed by a 727. Motor was tight and obviously running much hotter than stock. The tranny is in need of attention (slips occasionally) and the rest of the car was pretty good overall, with no rust and only very minor body imperfections.
The Valinat was put on hold during the last school year so he could focus on his school work and football obligations, but now is back on and all systems go!! Cars been stripped down to just Body and frame and is currenty at the paiunt/body shop. Tranny's scheduled to be torn apart this next weekend and piece by piece we are getting in the finishing trim items and such.
I can't seem to find anyone who sells a weather stripping package/kit for the 4 door Valiant. Maybe one of you folks out there could point me in the right direction?
Enough for now, UPS just arrived with his new Hemi Dart Scoop... Cool!!
Hey Guys & Gals.. A couple years ago I suggested to my 14yo son that he start searching for a project we could build on with the idea that it would be his when he gets his license. He shares my fetish for MOPARS and it wasn't long before he found a 76 Valiant that struck his fancy. It's a 4 door, but that's the way he wanted it, citing a need to have more room for all the girls his car was sure to attract.. Sound logic i supose! Anyhow, he worked all summer and came up with the $2500.00 needed to bring it home. Quick trip to Prescott, Az and he was the proud owner of a runnning 76 Valinat with 340 backed by a 727. Motor was tight and obviously running much hotter than stock. The tranny is in need of attention (slips occasionally) and the rest of the car was pretty good overall, with no rust and only very minor body imperfections.
The Valinat was put on hold during the last school year so he could focus on his school work and football obligations, but now is back on and all systems go!! Cars been stripped down to just Body and frame and is currenty at the paiunt/body shop. Tranny's scheduled to be torn apart this next weekend and piece by piece we are getting in the finishing trim items and such.
I can't seem to find anyone who sells a weather stripping package/kit for the 4 door Valiant. Maybe one of you folks out there could point me in the right direction?
Enough for now, UPS just arrived with his new Hemi Dart Scoop... Cool!!
