1964 Valiant "Get Runnin & Drivin"

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@moparmandan sent me some new leaf springs for my Edelbrock 1407. These were General Spring 2 1/2" lift. They were too much for Dan, but I like them. I did get some 1" blocks just in case, but so far I am likin it. With the bigger meats on the 14" slots later on, it will look really good.

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RustyRatRod said:
@moparmandan sent me some new leaf springs for my Edelbrock 1407. These were General Spring 2 1/2" lift. They were too much for Dan, but I like them. I did get some 1" blocks just in case, but so far I am likin it. With the bigger meats on the 14" slots later on, it will look really good.

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Good deal I'm so glad they're working for you. My son likes them on his car too. Has that little bit of a rake. I was going for more of a flat look on my ride this time.
 
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I have been collecting parts for my 64 Valiant 4 door. Mine runs and drives, also, but has a lot of rust. Engine only has about 6,000 miles on a build/hop up. I have sourced two good arizona fenders, a real nice hood, pass front door, front valance. The big problem is the main body rust, I have never done body work, and need to learn. I have 4 new floor pans, firewall seal kit, and heater core in the trunk
 
Charrlie_S said:
I have been collecting parts for my 64 Valiant 4 door. Mine runs and drives, also, but has a lot of rust. Engine only has about 6,000 miles on a build/hop up. I have sourced two good arizona fenders, a real nice hood, pass front door, front valance. The big problem is the main body rust, I have never done body work, and need to learn. I have 4 new floor pans, firewall seal kit, and heater core in the trunk
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Charlie, best I can tell you is, it's not hard to do. It's time consuming. I am good at bodywork, but I HATE it because I am not patient enough. I will work on something for 10 hours for instance and back up and look at it and say "Is that ALL I've gotten done?" lol
 
Rob, it’s like eating a 6 foot “Dagwood” style hero.

1 bite at a time with no finish date to rush on.
 
Here is a better shot of the car in the daytime. I think it looks good. With my traction bars and bigger meats and slots, it will have the look I am after. I still MIGHT go with the 1" lowering blocks, because I plan on front and rear sway bars and I would like the little car to handle somewhat better than stock.

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RustyRatRod said:
Here is a better shot of the car in the daytime. I think it looks good. With my traction bars and bigger meats and slots, it will have the look I am after. I still MIGHT go with the 1" lowering blocks, because I plan on front and rear sway bars and I would like the little car to handle somewhat better than stock.

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I love it. Can't wait to see it with the other tires and wheels.
 
moparmandan said:
I love it. Can't wait to see it with the other tires and wheels.
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Me too. It's gonna be a minute though, as I have to save up some dough and find the other two wheels. Those things don't grow on trees anymore.
 
Looking great RRR :thumbsup: you have moved forward in leaps and bounds as I enjoy watching this thread sir :thankyou:
 
Good folks on here indeed.

I think you need a big Ben&Jerry’s sticker. New flavor Valiant Mooopar!!! :rofl::poke:

Yep those skinny 13s make it look funny. I agree 14s with a taller tire will make a big difference.
 
I believe I am going to go ahead and put the 1" lowering blocks on it. I have to downsize the spring perch tits to 1/2" though. No biggie.
 
memike said:
Looking great RRR :thumbsup: you have moved forward in leaps and bounds as I enjoy watching this thread sir :thankyou:
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Thanks Mike! No way in the world could I be this far without the help of such gracious people on this site.
 
Found a 225 on the local CL. Evan and I went Columbus to get it. Bout a two hour ride. Met a cool dude, Jeremy ( @2nup350 ) who is also a member here. He's got some cool stuff. Got the 225 apart tonight and it looks real good. Has all kinda accessories. AC, PS, all the brackets and braces. Course I ain't usin the PS and AC so I'll just put back all that. So far it looks like a great core for a long rod 225 build. Will post pictures in a bit.
 
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Jeremy was at the Perry swap meet, met him then....went for a ride in his 360 Dart....
 
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