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Wdstk@69

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Hello Mopar "A" body dude's, my first name is Randy and live in Fairland, Ind. My wife passed away this year due to dementia, I am 72 years old,
(survived the 60's twice) and I needed to do something to keep my mind off of that and something to do, I have always enjoyed messing and working on older cars so I bought a older drag car that had been in storage for the last 12 years, its a 1966 Plymouth Valiant (see attached picture) the engine, transmission and all the interior is missing. The body is very solid, no rust through at all. Then I bought an old 1956 Chrysler industrial 331 hemi that came out of industrial pump, the engine only had 366 hours on it, I stripped it down. upgraded the cam to a more aggressive cam and bought a lot of parts from Hothemiheads and put the engine back together. I know its kind of late in life to be doing this but I'm going for it. I am just going to drive the car on the street (no drag racing) just a weekend cruiser and have something to turn heads.

Thanks,
Have happy holidays with your families.
Randy

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Randy, welcome to the site though I'm sorry of the circumstances that brought you here. You have my condolences .

The car looks great. .

Be well
 
:welcome: from :canada:

I am truly sorry for the loss of your wife, difficult circumstance for certain. Looks like you found a pretty cool car and an interesting powerplant for it. Good luck with your project and keep us posted.

Coincidentally, my name is also Randy.
 
missing linc said:
:welcome: from :canada:

I am truly sorry for the loss of your wife, difficult circumstance for certain. Looks like you found a pretty cool car and an interesting powerplant for it. Good luck with your project and keep us posted.

Coincidentally, my name is also Randy.
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Thank you & will do
 
Welcome to FABO!! You won't find a better group of Mopar guys.

Cool car that will definitely turn heads!!
 
Welcome, Now where did I just see this Valiant ?
 
Welcome to the site Randy. Sorry about the loss of your Wife.
Hopefully this site can help you stay busy. :)
 
Wdstk@69 said:
Hello Mopar "A" body dude's, my first name is Randy and live in Fairland, Ind. My wife passed away this year due to dementia, I am 72 years old,
(survived the 60's twice) and I needed to do something to keep my mind off of that and something to do, I have always enjoyed messing and working on older cars so I bought a older drag car that had been in storage for the last 12 years, its a 1966 Plymouth Valiant (see attached picture) the engine, transmission and all the interior is missing. The body is very solid, no rust through at all. Then I bought an old 1956 Chrysler industrial 331 hemi that came out of industrial pump, the engine only had 366 hours on it, I stripped it down. upgraded the cam to a more aggressive cam and bought a lot of parts from Hothemiheads and put the engine back together. I know its kind of late in life to be doing this but I'm going for it. I am just going to drive the car on the street (no drag racing) just a weekend cruiser and have something to turn heads.

Thanks,
Have happy holidays with your families.
Randy

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Welcome from New Jersey Randy! Cool plans with that car!
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Welcome to the site, sorry to hear of your wife's passing.
I hope you are prepared to do a lot of fabrication and swearing to install this engine.
It will be awesome when done!
 
Please accept my condolences.
Welcome to site site and prepare for the ride!
Cool old car to work on and drive! I would leave the outside just as it is!!!
 
Welcome Randy from the Lone Star State of Texas. Lost my Dad to the same awful disease. Thats the big shoes to put on every morning and I have walked in those shoes. Texas Red
 
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