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    65 273 commando/charger

    Were the exhaust manifolds painted the block color like this one at the factory?
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    new guy considering buying a 65 valiant

    Thanks...yes, I would give my eye teeth for a Cali car!! I just dont have the cash or means to transport one 3900 kms/2500 miles back here. I'd be there in a heartbeat! If its toast underneath, I'll leave it there. I know that any rust is really 3-5 times worse once you open it up
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    new guy considering buying a 65 valiant

    I've been in contact but have yet to see it. Owner says the car is savable and is letting it go because he has too many projects. I'm hoping to go tomorrow and will take photos if I do. If I decide to pass, I will let you know.
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    big block early a roll call?

    Mopwers, thats looking badass - mini tubs?
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    early a 5 speed converson

    Not sure if it will fit your application, but Dodge used a NV 4500 5 speed in 1992 to 2005 light trucks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Venture_Gear_4500_transmission Maybe an older A833 4 speed with a gear vendors overdrive??
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    new guy considering buying a 65 valiant

    Thanks everyone, I've yet to see this car and the shadow of doubt is climbing rapidly. This car is under 1K and I'm being told that this car has had a previous body job back in the 80's. I suspect this car needs major surgery underneath as it comes with a donor cross member so its likely full of...
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    new guy considering buying a 65 valiant

    thanks very much cosgig. The welding work is my forte, bodywork is not so I'm still considering this purchase IF the body looks good on closer inspection. I have access to shears & brakes, so frame work and floors *should* be cheap if I make my own panels. That is, IF as you say things arent bad...
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    new guy considering buying a 65 valiant

    Hey Everyone, I'm new to the board here. I signed up because I'm thinking of buying a 65 Valiant and am hoping to educate myself prior to making the deal. If there is any specific threads here on buying tips, please let me know? The car is a basic 2 door post with a slant 6 auto. I know it...
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