Used to be Blue's Valiant

RW71 · Post by **RW71** » Fri Nov 15, 13 6:50 pm

Blue wrote:What the hell is that monstrosity Nick? go wash your mouth out....

Yeah, I sent Blue a link with some pics of that car a while back to see what he thought of it............

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Nov 18, 13 7:35 pm

Jim wrote:A base Valiant with stroker small block does it for me. I don't know your plans but if it was me.... I'd run a quick shifting 5 speed (old 4 speeds are too slow, and too heavy), good brakes, and a handling package... Oh yes.

Just a thought.. Do you remember the small block Valiant Mopar Action successfully roundy roundy raced about 15 years ago? I remember the reg on it was NUKE GM. They did a great job with that car.

Also, you mention a modern Hemi.. At the Mopar Nat's in the USA a couple of months ago I saw a very tastefully built 70 Dart with a new Hemi installed, very nice indeed. As more new parts become available we'll see more of that.

I think the Hobby is evolving.

So let me get this straight.

You take a car. Fit a modern alloy EFI engine. Better brakes and suspension. Wide wheels. Fit plastic body panels to make it lighter. Maybe remove the rear seat too so it is a two seater now.

Mmmm.

autofetish · Post by **autofetish** » Mon Nov 18, 13 7:46 pm

But when you pull up at the lights your expected to we're not

Great work blue keep it up

This is the first blue project I have seen and loving your work

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » Mon Nov 18, 13 10:06 pm

Just replaced the front and rear bumpers on a Vette. Customer nsisted on GM parts.. $4000 just in parts.

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Tue Nov 19, 13 6:42 pm

Working on seat mounts at the moment, spent a ridiculous amount of time working out the best way to make them strong, light and in the right place. 3 almost finished, 1 more to do....

RW71 · Post by **RW71** » Tue Nov 19, 13 8:59 pm

Very neat, love the flared holes.

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Tue Nov 19, 13 9:17 pm

Great job Blue. I would get out of this wood playing game tomorrow if I could and work on Mopes. Would love the fabrication side of things ( I had a year doing sheet metal work after completing my carpentry and joinery apprenticeship. Mild , stainless and ally. Mig,tig and plasma welding. Loved it )

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Wed Nov 20, 13 6:32 pm

Not me Dave..

Dave wrote:
Jim wrote:A base Valiant with stroker small block does it for me. I don't know your plans but if it was me.... I'd run a quick shifting 5 speed (old 4 speeds are too slow, and too heavy), good brakes, and a handling package... Oh yes.

Just a thought.. Do you remember the small block Valiant Mopar Action successfully roundy roundy raced about 15 years ago? I remember the reg on it was NUKE GM. They did a great job with that car.

Also, you mention a modern Hemi.. At the Mopar Nat's in the USA a couple of months ago I saw a very tastefully built 70 Dart with a new Hemi installed, very nice indeed. As more new parts become available we'll see more of that.

I think the Hobby is evolving.
So let me get this straight.

You take a car. Fit a modern alloy EFI engine. Better brakes and suspension. Wide wheels. Fit plastic body panels to make it lighter. Maybe remove the rear seat too so it is a two seater now.

Mmmm.

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Sat Nov 23, 13 7:25 pm

Seat mounts tacked in today, could'nt finish off because I ran out of MIG wire

Dug out some valve covers, the M/T's were in poor shape so needed to be blasted, Jem bless him polished both sets by hand. The M/T's will go on the 318 and the Ansen's will go on the 408 once I get the breathers.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sat Nov 23, 13 7:35 pm

Looking good - you did not opt for the usual Vauxhall seat runners?

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Sat Nov 23, 13 9:41 pm

Nope, I'm trying to go super lightweight with everything on this one.

Steve Chapman · Post by **Steve Chapman** » Sat Nov 23, 13 9:45 pm

Looks good Blue, "super lightweight", the drill coming out then.

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Sat Nov 23, 13 10:02 pm

thats coming on well now Blue...excellent work as always mate...keep it coming!!

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Sat Nov 23, 13 10:40 pm

No adjustment on seat then Blue ?

Guy · Post by **Guy** » Sat Nov 23, 13 11:15 pm

Mossy68 wrote:No adjustment on seat then Blue ?

If your then only one that is going to drive it why make it adjustable, it stop the misses asking if she can have a go