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Old Car Scott
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Joined: 09 Jan 2004
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Location: Tracy, CA
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Totalled the Valiant.... :(
(Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:00 pm)
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My Valiant coupe was set up to be my daily. Big disc brakes, upgraded suspension, blah blah blah...
Going to work on Tuesday morning in the fast lane people panic stopped in front of me. No problem slowing down for them, but the Valiant kind of slid to the right, not out of control, just kind skidded.
Then I got clipped by a big rig, which destroyed the frame and front end and spun me out.
I'm okay physically, luckily, but I'm super bummed about the car.
Couple pictures:
I'm looking for another Valiant coupe as I though it made an awesome economical daily.
Just thought I'd share. I have lots more pictures showing how the sheetmetal was torn off the cowl and the passenger side framerail pulled off the torsion bar crossmember, I just haven't gotten them uploaded into my personal website.
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Nongan
EFI Slant 6
Joined: 03 Dec 2010
Posts: 468
Location: Oregon
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(Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:15 pm)
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I feel for you, I just lost my '74 after a roll over, it sucks, a lot. I hope you find another car that you want and don't settle for anything below your standards, something will come along that you will fall in love with. The members here will be a great support both money wise if you choose to sell parts off of it, and moral support, motivating you to move past it and get started on a new project. Its been almost a month since I rolled my car and this weekend I'm picking up a '70 2 door dart (would have had it sooner, but I had to get the cash together). Make sure you take it easy over the next couple days and if anything weird happens, see a doctor if possible.
Glad your ok,
Seth_________________ Annabelle: 1970 Dodge Dart Hardtop
1991 Nissan 240sx (sileighty) Lots of mods
1974 Dodge Dart *Wrecked*
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Reed
Supercharged
Joined: 03 Nov 2002
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Location: Fircrest, WA
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(Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:18 pm)
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Bummer. Sorry to hear about your Valiant, but at least you are OK.
HERE are some very reasonably priced Valiants in the Bay area. Wish I could see prices like those up where I live! |
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SlantSixDan
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Joined: 31 Oct 2002
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Location: North America
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(Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:33 pm)
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Aw, man! That sucks. Glad you are okeh._________________ 一期一会
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Reed
Supercharged
Joined: 03 Nov 2002
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Location: Fircrest, WA
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(Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:57 pm)
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It is interesting to see how well the Valiant actually held up to being hit by a semi. About thirteen years ago I witnessed a collision between a semi and some little compact like a Geo Metro. The Geo was trying to merge onto the highway in front of the semi but the Geo was so small that the semi driver couldn't see it. The Geo didn't pull far enough in front of the semi and the semi's front bumper ended up hitting the Geo squarely in the driver's door. The semi didn't even slow down and just started dragging the Geo along. The lug nuts on the semi's right front tire began chewing through the metal on the rear quarter and ripped the rear bumper off. Eventually the semi stopped, but it was a frightening sight.
Your Valiant remained largely in one piece. Poor little Valiant, but at least it died doing its job of protecting the driver. |
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Romeo Furio
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Joined: 04 Jan 2007
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Location: Boulder City Nevada
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(Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:03 pm)
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| Look under Las Vegas craigs list autos and type in Valiant. There is a 69 2 door post if it is still there. Was 2 days ago.
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Old Car Scott
TBI Slant 6
Joined: 09 Jan 2004
Posts: 208
Location: Tracy, CA
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(Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:07 pm)
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I did put 2x3 tube through-the-floor subframe connectors into the car for handling purposes and it is interesting to note that from the torsion bar crossmember back the car is still pretty much square. Ahead of the firewall.... not so much. 
Thanks for the link on Craigslist. Hopefully looking at a driver '69 Valiant coupe soon, I'm not really looking for another huge project, but anything low-buck usually is.  |
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Reed
Supercharged
Joined: 03 Nov 2002
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Location: Fircrest, WA
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(Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:15 pm)
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| Bit of a trip, but HERE is a 69 two door post Valiant in Washington. |
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Dan-o
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Joined: 11 May 2007
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Location: AZ
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(Thu Feb 02, 2012 4:00 pm)
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| Bummer. Hopefully you'll get a couple bucks for it and can transfer the running gear.
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Slant Cecil
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(Thu Feb 02, 2012 7:07 pm)
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| I hate to hear of your misfortune. '67-'69 Valiants are my favorite slant six cars, sad to see another one gone. Good luck finding a replacement.
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'68 V200, 225-1, 904 - 18.19@74
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twentyshots
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Joined: 05 Nov 2011
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Location: cincinnati
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(Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:44 pm)
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awww, man!
i feel for ya. glad you walked away...that could have been nasty._________________ -proud new owner of a '61 lancer 170
-previous owner of a '74 dart swinger (R.I.P.)
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Old Car Scott
TBI Slant 6
Joined: 09 Jan 2004
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Location: Tracy, CA
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(Fri Feb 03, 2012 9:42 am)
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Here is a link to more pictures on my website:
Wreck of 1967 Plymouth Valiant
Take a peek, I was surprised how bad the damage was after I got the hood peeled off. Cracked bellhousing, mangled engine mount, shattered alternator. Crazy!
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Fab64
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Location: Orange County, CA
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(Fri Feb 03, 2012 11:39 am)
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Wow, that is quite a bit more than it looked like on the outside. Lots of energy dissipated there. And really too bad about your car - I like its look. But glad that you came out of it okay - you're very lucky!! Best of luck getting another Valiant.
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Dart270
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(Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:00 pm)
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Bad news and sorry for the accident. I commuted in LA for 2 yrs with my '68 Dart.
Lou
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Buick
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Joined: 17 Sep 2011
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Location: FarNorCal
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(Sat Feb 04, 2012 12:52 am)
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Damn, that sucks. Loved the look of your V. My V100 also sports the weathered stock blue, primer, & surface rust patina that all the rat rod peeps are shooting for.
Granted this isn't a Valiant & you say you're not looking for another huge project, but being that this is an A body & after hearing the price I just had to share the link. The seller is located in Redding CA..looks like he made a spelling error.
My bud says he spoke w/ the seller & he'll take $700.
http://redding.craigslist.org/cto/2801743786.html
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