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The ValiantBy Master M |
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An actual paying customer. Wow. We had better give this guy his money's worth, if you know what I mean. The full S&M Treatment with "happy ending". This project will not really get underway until next summer, but we're already planning. This is the happy owner.
The concept for this car is a trouble-free, fun, cruising car. Going fast is always nice, but not the main priority. The car was a 273 4 speed and it will stay that way. It will be slightly hotter than stock, with a little cam and a small AFB. It will still breathe through the 273 A-body manifolds. They're leak-free, and they FIT. The engine was rebuilt YEARS ago and never run. We'll open it up and check for any rust, check clearances, etc. We also need to measure the cam, it's easy to over-cam one of these little guys. The four speed is a ball-and-trunion type. That will be fine in this case. It came with a Hurst shifter with T handle. Sweeeet. Pedals are in the car. The bell crank is missing, and presumed dead. Master M might donate the left-over parts from the Duster, if they're still around somewhere... Only 3 Cragars. That sucks. These wheels are OLD. They're in good shape and they are 4" bolt pattern. Not easy to come by. Master S is pushing for a pair of these in front, with Steel wheels and chrome lug nuts out back. The customer is leaning toward steel wheels with the little hub caps. Fortunately, we have plenty of time before we have to make a decision.
The previous owner built an 8-3/4" rear end for it. We'll check it out, but it should work out great. The center section has a spool in it. That will get swapped out for "something else". Not a fan of the helper shocks. We'll see how it sits without them.
Possibly the coolest thing on the car is this decal. It's staying. You know - it would look more at home with the Cragars and steel rear wheels...
The car came with a bunch of parts, which we have to sort out. For sure, we'll be looking for front seats. Hopefully, we'll get a shopping list together for Fall Jefferson, the last show in this area.
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