On Friday May 12, I rescued this jewel from it's " Sandy " tomb. 1966 Valiant Signet conv. V8 auto. power top, radio delete, silver with black interior one owner and only 30,000 miles. I owe Rich (SSVDP) a great deal of thanks for giving me the owners#. It was advertised on FABO several years ago and hadn't sold. It was last tagged in 04 and had not been moved since it was flooded in Hurricane Sandy where it was only 100 yds. from the shore. I had to clear sand away to get a jack under the car. It was literally sitting on a sand pile. Thank goodness it was dry sand.
On Saturday I spent the day blowing sand out of the frame rails, rockers and every other crevice. Unbelievably there wasn't any sand in the engine, interior or trunk. And even more unbelievable is the floor pans and frame rails are perfect. Miraculously under the hood the water never got above the valve covers. The motor was stuck because the starter and bell housing were full of sand. Once I cleaned it out and replaced the starter, it turned freely. I changed all the fluids and only found water in the rear axle. Before I was done Sat., I was able to get it to run, I was happy!!
On Sunday, I replaced the fuel tank and cleaned the fuel system. I replaced the complete brake and exhaust systems.
Today, I finished bleeding the brakes and installed new shocks. Then.... I DROVE it!!! OMG this car is sweet!!! Solid, quiet, all the lights, gauges and top work. I haven't found a car this nice in a long; long time. Thank you again Rich.
On Saturday I spent the day blowing sand out of the frame rails, rockers and every other crevice. Unbelievably there wasn't any sand in the engine, interior or trunk. And even more unbelievable is the floor pans and frame rails are perfect. Miraculously under the hood the water never got above the valve covers. The motor was stuck because the starter and bell housing were full of sand. Once I cleaned it out and replaced the starter, it turned freely. I changed all the fluids and only found water in the rear axle. Before I was done Sat., I was able to get it to run, I was happy!!
On Sunday, I replaced the fuel tank and cleaned the fuel system. I replaced the complete brake and exhaust systems.
Today, I finished bleeding the brakes and installed new shocks. Then.... I DROVE it!!! OMG this car is sweet!!! Solid, quiet, all the lights, gauges and top work. I haven't found a car this nice in a long; long time. Thank you again Rich.
