My 1965 Valiant wagon street / strip project

[Big Dad]

Dang! About 10 or 12 years ago, I saw a wagon JUST like that one, in a raggedy assed motel parking lot in Oklahoma.

I remember, a real freind would of talked me out of it ..

 

[Big Dad]

You're kickin *** man! Is this thing gonna see any street duty at all?

yes

 

[Big Dad]

Here is some more inspiration for you.
I have been watching your build for a while.

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"awhile" .. understatement , yours looks great

 

[1965fish]

"awhile" .. understatement , yours looks great

Yours is a very nice build.
I would like to mini tub mine like you did and put a Dana in it but I also want to keep my back seat so I dont think that is possible without chopping up the seat back.

 

[RustyRatRod]

yes

Now you have even more respect sir.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Yours is a very nice build.
I would like to mini tub mine like you did and put a Dana in it but I also want to keep my back seat so I dont think that is possible without chopping up the seat back.

Really? Even the 3" inboard spring relocation and moving the tube against the frame rails?

 

[1965fish]

Really? Even the 3" inboard spring relocation and moving the tube against the frame rails?

The seat back frame attaches to the wheel well to hold it in place.

 

[RustyRatRod]

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The seat back frame attaches to the wheel well to hold it in place.

OK, I've never paid attention to Vixen. She's a 2 door seedan. Is she the same?

 

[1965fish]

OK, I've never paid attention to Vixen. She's a 2 door seedan. Is she the same?

Not the same.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Not the same.

At any rate, yall are doin all this with stock wheelwells....that's just awesome. lol

 

[Big Dad]

Really? Even the 3" inboard spring relocation and moving the tube against the frame rails?

My rear seat albeit it modified will be re-installed , I don't think it will take that much to make it fit to be honest

 

[1965fish]

My rear seat albeit it modified will be re-installed , I don't think it will take that much to make it fit to be honest

Awesome!!! Get it done so I can see what has to be done. lol

 

[Darter6]

You're kickin *** man!

I'll say !!

 

[JDMopar]

I remember, a real freind would of talked me out of it ..

Hey, it was in Carrie Underwood's hometown....I figured the place woulda been better. I'll admit I figured wrong!

 

[Big Dad]

The radiator arrived, hopefully it does not leak ..I am going to pressure check it before use , got to add some AN fittings for hoses anyway and paint it black

 

[Big Dad]

Best we could do I guess

 

[Big Dad]

Here is what the seats really look like

 

[Big Dad]

I have one short friend that will want to drive it so, I made them adjustable

 

[Clelan]

I like that steering wheel!

Cley

 

[Big Dad]

Parts pile is growing , expect to get a few things done this weekend .. got the AN fittings welded on the radiator

 

[jw97neon]

Glad to finally see this build. I have seen picture of this car on Facebook. Can’t wait to see it progress.

 

[Big Dad]

 

[Big Dad]

 

[Big Dad]

found some energy .. working on the car this weekend
built hoses

 

[Big Dad]

bottom, it was a sob to make fit