A Good Day

Sideways · Post by **Sideways** » Sun Nov 13, 11 5:47 pm

Well it's been a while coming, the first time I have driven the beastie and to my knowledge the first time it's been driven in over 8yrs.

Since being taken off the road she's been treated to a replacement engine/box, most of the braking system replaced, ball joints, gaitors and electrical faults sorted and a multitude of things refit and she was ready to go.

Drove well, with the only sticking point ATF dripping from under the tranny tunnel when I returned home, will check that out later.

Loads of little issues to sort for MOT, then cosmetics for the interior, but shes now a runner....hurrah ! Oh and get rid of those bloody wheels as I have some slot mags to polish, tyre up and fit.

Piece of advice I can't help but think I'm missing some metal trim work from around both headlights (area in red) service manual doesn't show any trim but looks odd to me ? If I'm missing something can anyone help ?

What do you thing guys, another one brought back from the dead......

David.

Jon Connolly · Post by **Jon Connolly** » Sun Nov 13, 11 6:17 pm

I like those wheels

What are they ? ... look like a rostyle ??

TYREMAN · Post by **TYREMAN** » Sun Nov 13, 11 7:30 pm

Well done Body and paint look good

db · Post by db » Sun Nov 13, 11 7:58 pm

Nice! Really unusual colour but it actually suits it well!
Great car these, i had one 20 years ago and loved it

Sideways · Post by **Sideways** » Sun Nov 13, 11 9:28 pm

The colour is sub-lime like the E49, but the camera didn't do it justice unfortunately.

Still pondering the side mid stripe but with the black boot/bonnet and wing combo I'm not sure it needs it.

David.

VGVIP · Post by **VGVIP** » Mon Nov 14, 11 8:29 am

Well done David!

I quite like the wheels.... But I do like peanut mags on these Vals better.

These pics any help with your grille?
http://www.pentastarparts.com.au/sunsho ... ail&p=4199

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Mon Nov 14, 11 9:19 am

inner C pieces are missing

pressed steel inner headlamp bezel

they are a trim piece that goes round the light and bolt to the grill

queensland valaint spares had some a while back

this is their quote for parts i was interested in

the grill AUD200
the top of the grill surround AUD160
the ends of the grill surround Cast ally C Bits AUD40/ea

the bottom of the grill surround AUD100 (secondhand)

and the inner C shaped headlamp surrounds AUD40/ea

must be in restorable condition so they can be 770/RTed.

also drivers side drving light mount the metal bit AUD150/ea (secondhand)
have plastic and front with lense but metal bit is mushed

Dave

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Mon Nov 14, 11 9:23 am

PS

H4 conversion

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Valiant-VG-V ... 519b79eeec

its a watco or Autopal HL108 conversion to H4 Halogen light holder unit (semi sealed with remvable bulbs and side lights for UK spec)

HL108 is the sealed beam unit code

there is a seller in the UK flogging them as well for triumph toledo

same light

fits valiant VG VH, Torana, Mk 1 capri, Austin Kimberly some allegro some Hillman hunter and toledo.

you will need to be logged into ebay to see this finished listing

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... TQ:GB:1123

Dave

VGVIP · Post by **VGVIP** » Mon Nov 14, 11 9:25 am

Looks like you are missing more parts or are not fitted in your photo.

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Mon Nov 14, 11 9:53 am

no its all there

just painted black

if you look at steves picture and go NW to SE

items 2 and 3

items 1 and 2 cast ally grill ends you have

items 2 and 3 pressed steel c bits you don't have

items 455656....... supports and spacers are all part of the central grill

the rest grill top trim extruded ally section
grill botton extruded ally section

grill

and drving light bezels

which are hard to see on your picture but must be there otherwsie the lenses fall out

i.e all present and correct apart from pressed steels items 2 and 3

Dave

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Mon Nov 14, 11 9:58 am

Oh yeah

looks like you are missing the alloy corners under the indicators as well
although hard to see

they go behind the bumper and are usually painted body colour
they fill the space that would be taken up if the wings were used with a full wrap round bumper off a chrylser BY Chrylser

only VH

VJ indicators had itegral trim pieces

Dave

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Mon Nov 14, 11 10:00 am

I get lost

is this the green car from lincoln.....?

i think i have your diff

Dave

VGVIP · Post by **VGVIP** » Mon Nov 14, 11 11:33 am

If so, what diff is in it now then then? Another BW from an aussie val or something else?

VHValiant · Post by **VHValiant** » Mon Nov 14, 11 11:42 am

Looking Good,nice to see your progress & see another one return to the road. Good luck with the MOT.
Might still have some bits you need, will post some pics in the for sale section, as now having had a dig through most of the bits in the garage, have found loads of bits you have asked for in the past. ie: washer bottle with pump, washer jets, wiper arms, blades etc.

Cheers Steve

Link http://www.moparuk.com/forums/viewtopic ... 323#425323

VGVIP · Post by **VGVIP** » Mon Nov 14, 11 11:47 am

It's the ends of the driving light bezels that I can not see in this pic. makes me think they are not there...
Are the driving lights or the bezels 'handed'? Is it possible that they are on the wrong sides and upside down. Making the finned end of the bezel inboard instead of outboard?