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I've got a source locally, in Austin, that is selling off all of his stuff....complete cars only. I'm working a deal on a '65 4 door just like yours (same color, but a slant 6), but he has a couple more of them. Shoot me a PM and I'll be happy to give you his contact info. I'm still looking...

Good info to have guys, thanks. Looks like I'll be doing a little more research on what's needed to install a disc brake set up in front. Although I DO have the upper control arms, spindles, discs, calipers, etc from my Volare suspension.

I'll end up using an aftermarket floor shifter I suppose. I do have a later model a-body center console that I'd like to keep in the car, but if it hinders the shifter then it won't go in the car. Engine will be turbo'd, rear end will be upgraded to a Ford 8.8, front k member and suspension...

The Hurst shifter is the original Hurst AUTOMATIC shifter from a '65 'Cuda. I've gathered a hodgepodge of parts over the past year to do the swap. I do NOT have the flexplate though, I'm probably going to get an SFI approved one as this car is going to see some track time....If I can't use the...

So what was the final outcome of your swap Memike? I may just have to PM Slantsixdan and see if he can point me in the right direction....

memike, I'm not looking to swap converters. I've got the automatic trans and converter from a '66 'Cuda that I'm looking to install behind my '65 170 that currently has a manual three on the tree....

I've done several manual to auto swaps on other stuff, just never a slant. I know that you have to bolt up a flexplate where the flywheel was, but will the bolt patterns be the same? I dunno, that's why I'm here.....

Want to swap my three on the tree to an automatic. 1965 Valiant, 170 slant. I've been told that I'll have to swap the crankshaft as well because "you can't put an auto behind a slant that's had a manual behind it".... I really wanna call bullsh*t on that, but thought I'd ask the experts around...

Not pulling any legs at all guys. The seller tells me that they are virgins, NEVER installed on a motor. I bought them, now just got to wait for them to arrive. And no, I won't be using them on my turbo build. Think I'll build another nasty little 170 to install them on. Pishta, I sent you...

Anyone know anything about these supposedly factory manifolds? Seller thinks they have never been installed and are from 60-62 slants. I'm going to buy them, but just wondered if anyone recognized them. Just figured out that they are the Hyperpak intake and exhaust manifolds. And, just...

Hey gang. Our plans to install a late model 5.9/56RH engine and trans have fallen thru. I've been thinking of turbocharging our little 170. I see tons of info on turbocharging the 225, but have yet to see anything on the 170. Any pro's, or con's, to using the 170 instead of a 225? Are the...

Good condition Heddman header for small block 1967 and up A-bodies. These are located in Austin Tx. Asking $100 FIRM plus shipping, but would prefer local ish sale. Can meet or deliver within reason. Shoot me an email or message and I'll send you pix. Wayne Austin, TX

Sorry all, but these headers are actually '67 up Abody headers. I was mistakenly told they were early a's. Now I gotta figure out how to edit or delete the post.

Good input sofar, many things that I've read about and are aware of already. MPG is a real concern honestly, I just figured if I could break even in that regards AND have more power that would be awesome. Brakes and suspension will be upgraded after the slant is removed. There is some minor...

Younggun, your car and mine could be twins. Mine was the same color as yours originally, although it's now a crappy flat black, and has rally wheels on it too. I'm going back to the original color. Wanna keep that granny sleeper look. Thanks for the input. Wayno

Hey gang, I'm contemplating, very seriously, swapping a late model 5.9 engine and trans swap into my '65 Valiant. I've had a low(ish) mileage '97 B3500 one ton van fall into my lap for free and I can think of no better home for the drivetrain. Obviously I'll have the entire drivetrain, ECM...

Although I am a big fan of rat rods ( if you've seen pix of my truck you'll know what I mean) I can't say I'm a fan of this look for the Dart. Looks more like it was an afterthought really. Glad he got the 383 shoe horned in there, but other than that I can't say I'd buy it, even at half the...

Yeah I know, but he's actually moved out of the house that is on the property and it's up for sale now. I'll give it a couple of weeks and call him to see if he still has a couple of small things I need, stuff that I KNOW for a fact that he has, and see what the deal is then.

Dunno if y'all know it yet, but Dr. Mopar's salvage yard in Neiderwald (just south of Austin) has closed the doors, permanently. The crusher was out there this week claiming victims. I was fortunate enough to be out there last Sunday and snag some great used parts for my '65 Valiant. There is...

My lil '65 Valiant 2 door came with a bench, which I love since it's a 3 speed on the column. But I've recently gotten a good condition factory automatic center console (which need the door/cover/whatever it's called), and scored a pair of very good condition pwer leather buckets from a 1993...

I'd love to update my front suspension to include disc brakes on my '65 Valiant. I have access to a complete front K member from a 75-78 Volare V8 car, includes all the brake components and spindles and crap. Sooooooo, my question is can I swap this complete K member into my '65 Valiant, or...

Good condition Headman small block early a-body headers with new gaskets, $100 plus shipping from Austin, TX. Were gonna use these on my '65 Valiant but decided to turbo the /6 instead of swapping motors. Thanks, Wayne, Austin, TX

great condition, with headlight bezels. $100 plus shipping from Austin TX. Can't seem to upload pix on here so shoot me a message with your email address or phone number and I'll send pix. Thanks, Wayne Austin, TX

As always, I knew you guys would come thru with great info. Thanks! Gives me something to research a little further as I have no idea what K frame we'll have to use. I think I've seen it said that the slant 6 K frame is fine when installing a small block, but will have to do a little reading...

This has probably been asked before, but I couldn't find a link. I have just bought a '64 Valiant 2 door. Used to have a slant and three on the tree, now has empty space. Looking to install a small block probably, MAYBE a big block. Friend of mine has a Volare front suspension, k member...

OK, I'm sold on the idea. Looks like I'll be doing a big block in the lil '64 Valiant we just bought. Luckily for me there is no drivetrain in it at all, just a rolling chassis. Now to find the right power plant.....hmmmmm, I've got that tunnel ram dual quad 413 in my crew cab that would look...

I'm wondering if the same method can be done with an early A-body, let's say my '64 and '65 Valiants????

Howdy gang. I'm in need of a set of pushrods for a '64-'66 170 slanty. Anyone have a set they can spare, or can direct me where to buy them new? I'd love to get my little '65 Valiant back on the road as soon as I can, it's takin' up space that the crew cab needs to be sitting in! Wayno...

I noticed on a couple of the drag cars that the front valance was filled in, sort of a 'bumper delete' type valance. Anyone know where I could buy one of those?? Wayno Austin, TX

Been working like a mad man for the past three months building our '65 Dodge D200 crew cab and FINALLY got to where I could drive it safely for the Lonestar Roundup here in Austin last weekend. Now that the big push to get the crew cab streetable is over I have to do something fun with our '65...