It sure has been quite around here lataly. I hope it is because we are all out enjoying our old iron. I know mine is getting a workout. But for us here in...
... are ... Well I have been busy trying to fix my Plymouths. the 1930 blew a head gasket, when I took the lid off I decided that I would look at the valves,...
I'm planning my next move,lol. On the trip home from Detroit a U joint go noisy on me so I am waiting for parts from Roberts. At the same time I changed my...
this is not a personal experiance! but it does have a few good tips. The oil change Oil Change instructions for Women: 1) Pull up to Jiffy Lube when the...
Hi, I am in the process of installing rear seat belts in my 1964 Valiant. Any recommendations on where to drill the holes for the anchor points ? The width of...
Note: forwarded message attached. Your choice close to the edge of the floor pan sounds OK to me if that locates the belt where it is easy to use. Be sure to...
Hey everyone, I am in the process of doing some peripheral upgrades on my motor until I completely have it rebuilt. I am installing a HEI from Tom Langdon at...
Hi everyone, I am going to be needing some help in the days to come. Thursday afternoon I was rear-ended while driving home in my 1950 Plymouth Two Door Sedan...
Joe: I have forwarded a copy of your email to all Golden State Region members who have email addresses. I'm sure we all feel your pain. Good luck. Joe Romey...
... Joe- Very sorry to see the pics of your car "after"... I hope you can work a deal with your insurance company that you can live with. I have an NOS fender...
Hi Pete, You are right, the frame is bent. But the good news is that the trailer hitch receiver torque tube and mounting plates I installed in August...
... Joe- That must have been a hellava bump to bend the frame... I've been rear-ended twice, once in a '74 VW bus, and once in an '84 Trooper. Not fun to be...
Saw the new photo. It must tear your heart out seeing what once was.... Sure hope that you can salvage something out of it.. ... Trooper. ... to ... fender. I...
To paraphrase the Governator, "It'll be baack". I am currently getting a little stone walling from Allied Insurance company. The young man who hit me was...
Joe, Let me ask you a question. You say that YOU were rear ended by SOMEONE ELSE? Now, since you are in the drivers' seat on the negotiations because of who...
I'm considering buying a 66 valiant sedan as daily driver because they still seem cheap to buy and because I've always heard how reliable they are especially...
Oh yeah, I see that you have a '54 Plymouth. I have a '54 Plaza Suburban/wagon and a '53 Cranbrook 4 door sedan. ... they ... they ... options I ... they ... ...
Well, these are great little cars. They run forever and sip the gas rather than gulping it. As ugly as they were I kind of like them myself. Ya know, since I...
Hi Bob, thanks for the response, I agree these cars were kind of ugly especially the early models 60-63. The styling seemed to get more main stream as time...
Left his license plate??? HAHAHAHA, how convienent. I agree with you about a more vintage car. I am a professional mechanic and specialize in the electrical...
Hi,I,m up in Canada and do know about rust.I had a 66 Valiant and found it to be an excellent car,it had the 225 slant six with 3 speed on the column and gave...
Thanks for the response, did your valiant have any options like, a/c, powersteering, or powerbrakes? If so, were they worth having or just more to go wrong?...
Hi There, On Monday morning I deposited the check from Allied Insurance company. I had been "interacting" with them quite closely for the last six weeks since...
Joe, That is great news. I know what ya mean when you have a car that you love so dearly and loose it. At least you are on the road to recovery. Keep us...
Hi Everyone, Well my project car is running. Unlike many of you, I am not inclined to be working under the hood of my 42. I just write fat checks to other...
Hey Joe, Congratulations on getting your settlement. I hope your happy with it and more importantly, I hope its adequate to get your once beautiful car,...
