Sorry I've been off, made an 800+ mile move off the cuff so I've been a little busy. Now I felt I have time to respond and thank you all for the uplifters and welcomes.
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Nothing wrong with a 4 door in my eyes. They are rarer than classic 2 door cars. I have driven my 4 door 63 Dart to some car shows, and a ton of people come to see it. I asked them why and they say they see all those 2 door cars all the time, but rarely see a 4 door. And of course, many say they grew up in a car like that. So don't be ashamed of the 4 door. But realize, they aren't worth as much as 2 doors. But my car is worth a lot to me. People ask me how much I would sell it for. I tell then $50K. They about pass out, and tell me it isn't worth that much. I tell them I know. But if some fool wants to pay me that, I would let it go.
Not really ashamed per say, just taken lots of heats from friends and mopar buffs alike over the years. I love my valiant and I will continue to love her always.
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Lately I know all too well about tempermental with mine....how so with yours? I drive daily a '79 Cordoba, why is yours most loved?
Well for starters my choke decides when and where it wants to work no matter when it is lol, I just get under the good and hand adjust and it's good.
Then (I think because my motor mounts are in poor shape so it's leaning a bit) if I have a hair too little or too much oil I get a high pitch chirp once she warms up.
Why I lover her? Well there's a lot to that answer but I think mostly it's because you actually drive that car. Next would be the nostalgia, For me it actually gives me happiness to drive her.
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Welcome! I am a 4 door guy myself. Sort of a "freakout" factor when I am racing or at a show, and now there aren't many left as you say. These were the cars that everyone owned, not the V8s and GTs and such...
Lou
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Nice! I like 4 doors, too- I've got a '65... I know that a lot of people don't consider them to be 'collectable', but they DO get a lot of attention, as it seems lots of people had them or knew someone who did when they were kids!
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I have a 65 Belvedere 4 door. And had a 71 Valiant 4 door. Nothing wrong with that!
I have noticed lately on Mecum Auto Auction, quite a few 4 door cars starting to come through.
Yeah on the move I had a few people come up to me asking "is that a 4 door valiant?" almost in a shocked tone. I hadn't really though about it much but you are all correct. 4 doors are rarer these days.