I BUILT IT TO CRUISE AND HAVE SOME FUN WITH MY FAMILY, BUT THE GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT HAS BEEN PEOPLE SAYING HOW HAPPY DAD WOULD BE IF HE COULD SEE THE CAR TODAY
SCOTT MORELAND 1962 S-SERIES VALIANT
Colour: Sting Red
DONK
Engine: Chrysler 360ci Block: Factory cast Intake: Edelbrock RPM Performer Air Gap Carb: Holley 850cfm Heads: Edelbrock Performer alloy Crank: Standard cast Cam: Comp solid Ignition: MSD control unit and distributor Exhaust: Gonzo’s custom headers, twin 3in mandrel system
SHIFT
Transmission: 727 Torqueflite Converter: Dominator 3500rpm Tailshaft: A1 Diff: AU Falcon Borgwarner, full spool, 31-spline axles, 3.23 gears
BENEATH
Front: Factory torsion bar Rear: Viking coil-over shocks, Pro9 adjustable control arms Brakes: Wilwood master cylinder; CL Valiant discs and calipers (f), stock drums (r) Steering:
THANKS
KJ’S rack-and-pinion
ROLLING STOCK
Rims: Center Line Convo Pro; 15x6 (f), 15x8 (r) Tyres: Nankang; 195/65 (f), 275x60 (r)
My wife Sarah and kids; my family and close mates for all of their help, time and support; Ray Perrett at Don Witham Cylinder Head Service; Sean Cole at Eliminator Body Shop; Chris Pantony; Tony ‘Dickie Knee’; Matt Watts