Search results for query: *

Dash comes out real easy, but you need to remove the windshield to get to the bolts under the seal. There is a company that makes a solid state regulator for both the dash and the charging system, but I don't have a link ATM. Good on you if you can build them yourself. Did you decide on an...

First let me clarify something; all 63 Valiants are hot rods. It came standard from the factory, it's a one-year-only thing. You'll probably get a sh1t storm, but I see nothing wrong with crossbred hot rods. Plus that AMC V8 has the distributor up front and will save you a little firewall...

I was just trying to get an idea of the scale of the chop. It looks great so far.

How about after surgery?

Do you have any pictures with the whole car in it?

Nice ride. Did you ever install the steering quickener? If so, can you share some details on that? Thanks

That's brutal, glad you're OK. Make sure you get a lawyer. Remember their insurance is required to make you whole, yet they will still try to low ball you. Make sure to see a doc as well. There are a ton of associated costs with getting a new car and swapping everything over so don't...

Bitchin'! Where did you find that thing? What are your plans?

That's pretty cool and something I would have done. I wonder if any ever ordered just one. Where would the VIN be on the engine? If I don't have to pull the headers off I'll go check now while I'm looking for stripes.

Holy crap! I saw that car and had to run out to the garage to make sure mine was still there. Yep, big pile of rust next to my Valiant, phew. Seriously, I saw that car the other day and it did get me motivated. I don't know about $50K, but it will be a nice car when finished. Excellent...

Jack-f-ing-pot! Thank you. I never knew this stuff was out there online. This helps a ton!

Thanks. Does that mean the seats should have the headrests?

Here's one more odd thing. The guy I got the car from said it had a Hemi box. While I doubt that and have never seen an 18-spline four speed in A-body length, the pad has no numbers on it at all. Since the engine has been replaced with a small block, the transmission could be out of anything...

Matthon, thanks! Where can I get a copy of that data book? Since this car has been messed with so much, it's hard to tell what's factory and what's been changed. Based on my observations (some pics attached) the VIN belongs to this car and the dash frame is original. The the gauges in the...

Catching a break with this one just doesn't seem likely. Today I pulled the carpet, no build sheet. Took the upper part of the back seat apart, no build sheet, took down the headliner, lots of petrified mouse turds, but no build sheet, I even took apart the platform behind the back seat and...

Thanks, I did not think of that. I sent them to data via email, if I don't hear back I'll call tomorrow. If I can't find any paperwork that's exactly what I'm going to do. I need to find a brochure for 68 to see what options were even available. I'm guessing once you checked the 383 box...

Autox, lots of good advice there. This car to me is like a puppy that follows you home, I just didn't want to see it go to the pound. The fact that's it's a 383 car is pretty cool. A-bodies are my favorite rides and 383's are my favorite engines. As far as selling it and making money (or...

Thanks for the tips. VIN is BH29H8B146215. It is my understanding that 68's with the 383 were all Formula S cars. It has small bolt, four piston, power disc brakes, 8 3/4 and four speed. He previous owner said he added the disc brakes, I don't think the big block cars had power brakes...

Recently I scored the 68 Formula S, 383 Barracuda in this thread. Unfortunately the fender tag and build sheet are MIA. The fenderwells were cut for headers, then replaced completely at some time before I got the car. There was no build sheet under the back seat or on top of the glove box...

Thanks Dave. I'm OK with that aspect of it, my concern is that what looks like a GTS might be a slant six car with a swapped VIN. I just want to be sure the car I'm looking at has the valid VIN.

If the stars line up correctly I am getting a shot at scoring a fairly rare car. If it is what they say it is, it would be worth the time, money and effort to restore it. If it's not, then I'm looking at a car with a swapped VIN that's obviously not worth nearly as much, if anything at all...

That's a shame. It would have made a great house / tow car / race car all in one. Did you happen to see this? I've never wanted a car that was this far along and imagine you wouldn't either. Building them is the fun part.

Awesome ride, good luck with the build, but I want the bus!

Those wheels are gone to look killer with the silver paint.