Low and Slow Slant 6 Plymouth Valiant 4-Door!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ธ.ค. 2024

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  • @monsterstereos1836
    @monsterstereos1836 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I remember these cars back in my neighborhood. Every family had one - and they were all painted brown!

    • @ChadsGarage1
      @ChadsGarage1  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This one will not be like those lol.

    • @olikat8
      @olikat8 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Mine is "Sahara Beige" and my '69 Swinger is R4 red w/ a white rump stripe

  • @ThisValiantAdventure
    @ThisValiantAdventure 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love Plymouths/Valiants! My ‘66 Valiant is off getting all the upgrades. I miss driving it around town nearly every day.

  • @edwardcroteau3089
    @edwardcroteau3089 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Look forward to following this project

  • @KDoyle4
    @KDoyle4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If it's slow, there's something wrong with it. The optional 225 Slant Six, as opposed to the 198 Slant six, was designed for full size cars, and is no slouch, expecially in a lighweight compact car.

    • @ChadsGarage1
      @ChadsGarage1  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m sure it has a lot to do with the carb needing rebuilt.

    • @woxyroxme
      @woxyroxme 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      People ignorantly overuse the word underpowered when the engine clearly has no damage after 50 years. The correct word would be overworked and that would apply to the newer cars with engines that self destruct at 80k miles. These mopar A-bodies were the most reliable American cars ever made and I was a teenager when this car was new.

  • @PassivePortfolios
    @PassivePortfolios ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If it does not have one, you can get a used 2 barrel intake manifold and the appropriate 2 barrel carburetor to add about 15-20 horsepower. It was a factory option. The rear axle has an economy ratio, 2.72 I believe, but you can switch it to a 3.23 if you want a bit more acceleration.

    • @ChadsGarage1
      @ChadsGarage1  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was thinking headers also.

    • @PassivePortfolios
      @PassivePortfolios 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ChadsGarage1 the 2 bbl. carb and rear axle ratio switch will give you the most performance for the money and effort. We have been through this with a 1973 Plymouth Duster. Headers are fine if you want to spend the money on a new exhaust.

  • @sharksport01
    @sharksport01 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those cars looked old when they were brand new.....but I like it now 😂

    • @ChadsGarage1
      @ChadsGarage1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao!!! I know it!! I actually tried to get a Yugo last week!!!!!!

  • @olikat8
    @olikat8 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've owned a ton of '67-'76 A-bodies. Words of advice, 1st things to do - 1) carry a spare ballast resistor 2) carry a spare electronic ignition box 3) replace the instrument cluster voltage regulator with an electronic one (Real Time Engineering) 4) replace the wiper pivot seals 5) replace distributor shaft nylon gear piece 7) probably the baby 7.25" rear axle, change the gear oil out, use synthetic (it doesn't hold a lot of lube)
    I have an "End run" '76 Valiant V8 sedan. HD cooling, HD suspension, PS cooler (S21 firm-feel), trans cooler, certified speedo (A51package), total "Plain Jane" in beige splendor. Vinyl interior, map light, passenger side mirror and carpet, 2.76 SG axle, & that's it's option list. Added? 15" x 7" cop wheels with AMC 'Volcano" centers & running 60-series black wall Bridgestones, swapped on the 12" rotors & calipers from a '76 Charger Daytona (Cordoba), US Car Tools chassis stiffening kit, slight cam, Edelbrock intake, TQ carb, TBC headers and a Pypes 2.5" dual exhaust with an X-cross over, trunk popper from an '80 Aspen cop car, and some Bergman Auto Craft suspension, brake & steering upgrades. It is one of my favorite cars to drive around in

    • @ChadsGarage1
      @ChadsGarage1  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I just replaced my ECM and ballast resistor. Lol. I definitely plan on keeping one of each in the glove compartment. I’ll keep all the other stuff in mind. Just getting started with this thing. It’s got some potential if I don’t trade it off first.

    • @olikat8
      @olikat8 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Shame I can't send you pictures of my '76 Valiant sedan. You'd dying laughing once you saw all it's got hidden in it- it is purpose-built in all it's "Sahara Beige" glory. I also have a '69 Swinger that was crudely converted to a 383 car in about '78 down in Central Texas, we are working on that car (which sat for 40+ years) right now@@ChadsGarage1

    • @ChadsGarage1
      @ChadsGarage1  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@olikat8 you can send to my email. Chadsdiygarage71@gmail.com

    • @olikat8
      @olikat8 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Will do@@ChadsGarage1

  • @luandaturner5521
    @luandaturner5521 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Jack bottle is a keeper 👏

  • @Nova.1971
    @Nova.1971 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This should be a cool project!!!

    • @ChadsGarage1
      @ChadsGarage1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah it’s gonna be a lot of fun!!

  • @Samsgarage260
    @Samsgarage260 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thats pretty cool ride

  • @MarilynKelley34
    @MarilynKelley34 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think it’s a cute car. You need to keep the steering wheel. 😉

  • @Atomwaffen-y3s
    @Atomwaffen-y3s ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's not a classic. It's a curiosity from the Malaise era.

  • @JT-ch2sc
    @JT-ch2sc 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just bought this last weekend like this exact car

    • @ChadsGarage1
      @ChadsGarage1  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The car???

    • @ChadsGarage1
      @ChadsGarage1  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Congrats!!

    • @JT-ch2sc
      @JT-ch2sc 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ChadsGarage1 yeah it’s in my garage

    • @ChadsGarage1
      @ChadsGarage1  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s awesome!!

    • @JT-ch2sc
      @JT-ch2sc 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ChadsGarage1 do you have any idea why when you move the carb it runs better

  • @barryismygod
    @barryismygod ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hop up the slant six and do something different ( Four barrel a cam and a split header for true dual exhaust)

    • @ChadsGarage1
      @ChadsGarage1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah that’s definitely something to consider. I don’t have the ability to leave stuff alone so I’m gonna have to look into that. Saw a video of a nasty sounding slant six the other day. #goals!

  • @brandon.kelley
    @brandon.kelley ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool! Keep it low!!

  • @BradChester
    @BradChester ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Call me crazy but I like the Teal color.

  • @dkzgarage6480
    @dkzgarage6480 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awe snap!

    • @ChadsGarage1
      @ChadsGarage1  ปีที่แล้ว

      lol. You know how I roll……

  • @davidledford3522
    @davidledford3522 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hell cat motor 😊

  • @christhompson2006
    @christhompson2006 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1:00 Why do people say new to me? No one is going to think it's a brand new car. That phrase just seems unnecessary.

    • @ChadsGarage1
      @ChadsGarage1  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That lets people know that I just got it. Got it?

    • @christhompson2006
      @christhompson2006 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ChadsGarage1 Just say new, they'll understand.