My New Project/Toy!!!!

[ChargerSXT]

It's official!!!!

I have an agreement to buy my dream project car. :rocker: :banana: :alfdance:

The only problem, I have to wait until Feb/March of next year to get it. The silver lining...the owner will keep it garaged for me until then! :bigthumb:

The car is something that both my wife and I want. It's a 1964 Plymouth Valiant Signet. It does have the Slant 6 (and I plan on keeping that engine in the car...after all, only real men have 6...all the others have to compensate :D ) and the pushbutton 3-speed auto. It's a 2-door and, best of all, it's a convertible...which is what my wife really wanted.

So, after I get the car, you can count on a number of GTGs/cookouts/work/bull sessions at my place. :D

And I can't forget a pic. Here's an old one. The top has been replaced since this picture was taken. I hope to have some more on Sunday.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g246/ChargerSXT/Misc%20Pics/Right.jpg

[FLEX]

Sweet.

What's it look like under the hood and inside?

-=FLEX=-

[killerbee88]

Hella sweet x2 on under the hood

[a14umbra]

I'm jealous.


Congrats!

[charger08srt]

nice project... i mean toy... sweet car:beerchug:

[ChargerSXT]

Thanks everyone. I am beyond excited about getting this car. I just don't know how I'll be able to wait 5-6 months before I get it. This will be WAY harder than being a kid and waiting for Christmas. ;)

Between now and the time I get the car, I'll be able to plan what I want to do, how I want to do it, etc. Any and all suggestions will be appreciated. I have tons of ideas already. :D I plan on repainting the car the same color, and having the interior redone in white and blue to match. Break upgrades are a definite, and I'll eventually rebuild the engine, and most likely add the Hyper-Pak kit.

The owner didn't have any detailed pics of the interior, engine bay, etc. He said that he should be able to get some to me Sunday (the car is kept in a garage a few miles from his house). As soon as I get them, I'll post them here.

[ChargerSXT]

What a coincidence. I got my new Summit catalog in the mail today. :D

Time to go start marking up some pages. ;)

[carmodeler340]

Man that is one sweet ride. It's going to be real nice riding around with the top down!!!!!!

[BENISASPUD]

sweet project car, show us pictures of whats inside the hood.

[ChargerSXT]

sweet project car, show us pictures of whats inside the hood.

Will do...as soon as I get some.

I'm also going to start a page dedicated to the project on my website....so everyone can follow the project's progress.

I also plan on having the car at Carlisle next year.

[Profit of Doom]

sweet man.... Congrats on the car

[soccerbachelor]

Its about time, if I knew you wanted a nice 6 banger I have one for sale, lol. I look forward to a few BBQ's at your place, you buying this time???

[ChargerSXT]

Its about time, if I knew you wanted a nice 6 banger I have one for sale, lol. I look forward to a few BBQ's at your place, you buying this time???

Yeah...like you'll ever show up. :tongue:

[SRTTurbo]

veryy nice! That is in very good shape!

[zoomzoom1]

Craig, Way to go, I know you have been talking about it for months.....Let me know and I'll bring my tool box next time if you need any help!!!!!

[soccerbachelor]

He already is enough of a tool for the both of you :grin:

[Ujokin2]

He already is enough of a tool for the both of you :grin:

How can I follow that quote ?? naahh

Anyway Craig, nice project....

[Virginia_Dodge]

Wow, the temp got turned up a few degrees here. let me find the circle so I can avoid that one so I don't step in the stuff oozing out here!

:slap::slap::biggrinjester::D:beerchug:

[ChargerSXT]

Yup...when SB shows up, stuff starts oozing. :biggrinjester:

[ChargerSXT]

I got a few more pics today. The pics were taken on a cell phone, so the quality isn't the best.

The interior looks really good, and the engine is the 225 Slant 6. One of the previous owners has installed a "SUPER 225" air cleaner. I'm not sure if all the Super 225 goodies (intake, 2-bbl carb, etc.) have been installed, though.

Man...it's definitely going to be difficult waiting to pick up the car. ;)

[crazylikeacharger]

nice i redid a 63 valiant convertible for my mom and that was a blast of a car. if you have any questions on parts and stuff let me know we might have some leftover parts. Dont be ashamed of a slant 6 cause a guy in my area has his hard top valiant with a slant 6 running 11's so they can be a powerhouse

[crazylikeacharger]

here are some pics on my car domain page. havent upload finished pics of it at all since i forgot about that site for a year or 2

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/251630

[Profit of Doom]

Nice!!!!!!!

[ChargerSXT]

nice i redid a 63 valiant convertible for my mom and that was a blast of a car. if you have any questions on parts and stuff let me know we might have some leftover parts. Dont be ashamed of a slant 6 cause a guy in my area has his hard top valiant with a slant 6 running 11's so they can be a powerhouse

Thanks, amigo. I'll definitely keep your contact info close-by. I know that I'm going to have a LOT of questions.

[ChargerSXT]

here are some pics on my car domain page. havent upload finished pics of it at all since i forgot about that site for a year or 2

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/251630

Very nice! I love how you have the flames coming out of that "crook" in the front fenders.

[ChargerSXT]

It's been a long time coming, but my car is finally on it's way. I have the title in hand, and the car is currently on a truck headed this way. I hope to have an estimated delivery date later today. :banana:

[ChargerSXT]

My new baby is here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:alfdance: :alfdance: :alfdance:

[soccerbachelor]

Wow, congrats, but no pics??? What the hell??

[ChargerSXT]

Wow, congrats, but no pics??? What the hell??

Soon, my friend...soon.

I have a couple up on my Facebook.

[ChargerSXT]

The restoration of Project Gerty officially begins this weekend!!!! :alfdance:

[ChargerSXT]

I never knew that working on an old car could be so much fun! We worked about 9 1/2 hours over the weekend and got the car complete stripped and are ready to pull the engine and tranny. Depending on how much I'm able to work this week, we should hopefully have the car on the rotisserie this weekend.

[McLMan]

Cool! Are you taking pictures? It would be great to see the transformation.

[lovin' it]

Sounds like you'll have it new in no time!!

[ChargerSXT]

My goal is to have it done by the first Classic Cruisers Cruz-In in April.

I have pics posted on my website. There is a "Project 'Gerty'" page on www.hr-mopar.info. About half-way down on the page, there are before and during restoration galleries. I'll update the during restoration gallery as the restoration progresses.

[DaveDees]

Craig, are you going back with the same color on it??? Who are you getting to shoot your project??? If you've got the place and an air compressor I can help.

[ChargerSXT]

I'm still deciding on the color. I need to decode the fender tag.

There is a color...Valiant Light Tuquoise...that I will use if it was the original color of the car. If not, I'm considering using one of the classic Plymouth colors like Sassy Grass Green, Lemon Twist, etc.

We will be shooting the car at the shop. If you would like to help sometime, I'm sure that would be fine. Any time you'd like to help out with anything on the car (except the engine, that's my pet project :D ), just let me know.

[ChargerSXT]

I have new pics posted on the website.

The car is now on the rotisserie. I'll have pics of that this weekend.

[Ujokin2]

Pretty good pace you got going on that car for a old geaser....

[ChargerSXT]

Pretty good pace you got going on that car for a old geaser....

"Old geaser"???? You're one to talk, gramps. :biggrinjester:

Thanks. I can't wait until it's done.

[ChargerSXT]

I just got the engine and head back today from the machine shop. Here's what they did for me:

1. Bored the block to .040 over (it's now a 230 cu. in. Slant Six)
2. Ground/turned the crankshaft
3. Installed cam bearings
4. Installed brass freeze plugs
5. Did a full valve job
6. Knurled 12 of the valve guides
7. Replaced 6 valves
8. Comp cam kit (252 advertised duration / 215 duration @ .050" lift / .435 valve lift / 110 degree lobe separation)
9. Master rebuild kit (which includes all the gaskets, lifters, oil pump, etc.)

Now, I need to paint the bock and get my "leaning tower of power" back together. I have my polished aluminum 4 bbl intake, so I just have to get my new carb (a 450 cfm Holley) and headers. I'll also have an x-pipe and dual chambered mufflers. Hopefully, Gerty will sound and run like a champ.

[Ujokin2]

Sounds like your working your way to a good completion! :clap:

[ChargerSXT]

Thanks, amigo. I'm starting to get anxious. I can't wait until she's done. We'll definitely have to have a cruise-in GTG once she's done.

[ChargerSXT]

I just ordered my Clifford headers, 4 bbl adapter plate, and (hopefully) x-pipe from Mopar Supercenter. Those are some very nice folks there.

[ChargerSXT]

Engine block and tranny before...

[ChargerSXT]

Engine block and tranny after...

(Note: The tranny has only been cleaned. It still needs to be painted.)

[DaveDees]

Damn, Craig, the engine and trans are looking great. Way to go, Bro.

[ChargerSXT]

Thanks, amigo. There's definitely a lot of work that goes in to this whole restoration thing. I'll be glad when it's all over and done with.

[DaveDees]

At least for you it's a resto, when I got t-boned in my show truck it was a build from scratch, took it down to just frame and engine. It appeared in Mini Truckin' about 15 years ago. LOL