61-2 Valiant vs. 61-2 Lancer

[kipper]

Ok, In the last thead I said the wife was getting me a donor car for Christmas. Just got pictures ans it ain't as discribed. Don't ned to go 1300 miles. Dr. Mopar has some peices and is closer. My next question is, he has a 61 Valiant. Looks like the fenders are similar. Are they a direct fit for my Lancer? I know hood, trunk, grill are different, how about other body parts. does anyone know of an online "What fits what" type book like some yards have? The ones I've been to don't go back that far. Kipper

P.S. Posted pic's on the welcome page under the "Hey Ya'll" thread.

 

[3404spdvaliant]

I can get you in touch with any valiant/lancer parts you need and will find out about the fenders today and let you know what fits what.

 

[Bill Crowell]

I believe that the front sheet metal from the '60-'61 Valiant will bolt onto a '62 Valiant, but I do mean all the front sheet metal, including the fenders. You can't just swap over the grille support sheet metal by itself. The '62 Valiant radiator and grille support sheet metal was a one-year-only design, but the front fenders and hoods otherwise stayed pretty much the same.

And yes, the complete '61-'62 Lancer front sheet metal should bolt onto a '60-'62 Valiant. The Lancer hood may or may not work on Valiant sheet metal; I'm not sure.

The real expert on the early-early-early "A"-bodies is Wildcat Auto Wrecking in Sandy, Oregon: (503) 668-7786; [email protected]

I'd suggest that you ask them to make sure.