Guest Rob McDonald Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I bought this Plain Jane '67 Valiant 100 in Seattle last week. It was reportedly owned by one woman for 35 years and I'm now its fourth owner. The old girl ordered a few options, including the larger 225 Slant Six engine (170 was still standard), a heater, an AM radio, and full wheel covers. Otherwise, this is the bottom of Chrysler's line for 1967: "three-on-the-tree" (column shift) manual transmission, non-power steering and brakes, non-metallic Bright Red paint. That's a misnomer. I'd call it a lively Bing Cherry red, when it's out in the sunshine. The left side was repainted at some time, badly, but the rest of the paint is original and in pretty good shape. I have not found any rust.The interior is a matching middle red and is all-vinyl with black rubber mats. Some of the upholstery is falling apart, so a front seat blanket is deployed. There's an ugly puckered crack across the middle of the upper dashboard pad but it's all still functional. That describes the car generally: very functional and perfectly adequate as a transportation appliance - with a bit of character. I have two other project cars that could be more far exciting some day but right now this is all the car I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I like it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Nice and simple just the way I've always liked cars.Rob, when I first read your thread title I almost thought you were selling your "new" car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Nope, not for sale until I get the '62 into Daily Driver condition, which could be a very long time. Probably a matter for my unfortunate heirs to worry about.There are a few jobs that will make this car nicer to use. The lower driver's door hinge is sagged, which makes it necessary to slam the door. Very annoying, especially because the armrest/door pull is missing, probably because of all the slamming. I just happen to have a spare hinge, attached to my project car, which I can remove, install on the '67, and rebuild at my leisure. I hope they're the same.Also, in time-honoured Chrysler tradition, this car is hard to start when the weather's cool and damp. No clue how it accumulated any miles in Seattle. I'll check the automatic choke for obviously flaws but will happily install a choke cable if that's easier. Finally, there's a leak around the windshield on the passenger side. Again, coming from Seattle, it's remarkable there's any floor left. Must have been parked out of the rain, mostly. Even without those tweaks, this sturdy, right-sized car is ready for duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 RE: The windshield leakI recall that leaking wiper shaft grommets are mistaken for windshield leaks in A-bodies. You may want to check that out. I believe the grommets can be bought from various Mopar vendors.Harold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 HAROLD, thanks, I'll check the wiper posts. I just put new blades on - wow, what a difference. The shiny mylar locking strip on my windshield gasket is shabby and I'm missing several of the stainless steel corner pieces. However, it will serve me fine, if I determine that it's not actually leaking. I have found a smallish rust hole in the passenger side toe board, so water has been finding its way in, somewhere.I'm liking this homely, honest car, the more I drive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 HAROLD, thanks, I'll check the wiper posts. I just put new blades on - wow, what a difference. The shiny mylar locking strip on my windshield gasket is shabby and I'm missing several of the stainless steel corner pieces. However, it will serve me fine, if I determine that it's not actually leaking. I have found a smallish rust hole in the passenger side toe board, so water has been finding its way in, somewhere.I'm liking this homely, honest car, the more I drive it.That windshield trim is difficult to find. A lot of guys use the 1968 stainless trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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