i absolutely love the old vintage racers of the twenties and thirties, and after saving up for a year, ive started on my vintage racer themed project. I wanted a car with maximum dependability that didn't lack terribly in the power department, hence, the slant six. i picked up an old postal jeep for two hundred clams from a guy i work with. this postal jeep has nearly everything i need to start out with. (right hand steer, limited slip differential, straight axle, and a small frame) plus it sure was a blast tearing it apart. one of the pictures posted is a (general) plan of its end look. ill post more pics as i progress.
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Wicked is right! Go for it!

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72 dart acquired 12/08 /6,holley2b, mopar perf intake, mopar perf header, cam, built motor,904 finally re-installed, 8.75....still needs sorting out.
99 dakota 318 5 speed reg cab picked up 9/09; Trans finally fixed! woohoo!

I like this, I often thought about a similar project.
good luck keep the pics comming!

Joe

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70 Valiant 225,super six
65 Dart More Door race car 225/4bbl 8 3/4 3:91
70 Dodge D100 Sweptline short box 225/4spd

i just pulled the steel off the rack to start the chassis fabrication. Ill have a few pictures by monday i hope. thanks for the support. i cant wait to get this jalopy on the road!

just an update. started on the framerails awhile ago, here is my progress.
starting condition.
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chopping off the rear of the frame.
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front axle
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original finish and where the frame will be on the actual car.
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starting on filling the numerous holes in the framerails.
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patch panel
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where a patch panel was, but welds are cleaned away
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fixed framerail
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quick mockup of the layout of the car
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Cool man!

Looks like the engine will be well behind the front axle? It's gonna be fun!

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madam im adam

yup. Keeping the motor behind the axle, nice and low.

Looks great so far! Keep us posted!

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Awesome...I love it.

Everyone's gotta do a full-on toy like this once or twice in their lifetime.

Sometimes they work out, sometimes they don't, but they are great to build.

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1976 Plymouth Valiant, 4 door


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just an update on progress. got really today (the tires came in.) wanted to share.

finished frame rails
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typo above... "got really excited today" is what i meant to say

You can hit the edit button for your post and fix typos like that if you want.

CJ

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this is completely wicked awesome!! i have been envisioning something like this for about 1 year now. so i will vicariously live through your postings and pictures

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BOOSH!!!

Yeah! me too!

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70 Valiant 225,super six
65 Dart More Door race car 225/4bbl 8 3/4 3:91
70 Dodge D100 Sweptline short box 225/4spd

just a revised version of the final vision. i think a hood would make the final product look a bit more 1920's. what do you guys think?

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