Mopar More-Door Adventure! | 1969 Valiant and 1968 Satellite Rescue | That '70s Car Episode #1
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- Опубліковано 22 гру 2016
- What happens when you buy a virtually mint 1969 Plymouth Valiant (with 22k original miles)? You go out and buy another Mopar of course - because one just isn't enough! Join That 70's Car on a epic journey - and junkyard engine swap - with the Mopars you remember from all those police shows of the mid-1970s.
The Satellite build is still ongoing - follow along at:
www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparfo... - Авто та транспорт
Never saw mutton chop sideburns rocked so well on anyone but this dude!
That 225 slant six will last forever as long as you change the oil and regular maintenance. My father had one in a 75 Duster and it never failed. I love that car and the color. Four doors and all.
I found your video by accident, and started watching because my first car was a '66 Valiant slant 6 with 3-on-the-tree. But I stayed, because you taught me alot about Mopar and your expertise. Thanks for posting.
I keep returning to watch this video every once in a long while because it's entertaining and informative. I now have a 1968 Plymouth Satellite 4 door sedan and enjoy driving it often, I kept it a 318 engine.
In the movie 'Guess who 's coming to dinner?' Spencer Tracy and Katherin Hepburn drove a 1967 Valiant Signet to the ice cream shop/drive in. When they left they backed into one of the hit rods that was hanging out @ the drive-in.
What a surprise! Didn’t know what to expect. Clicked on it for the valiant and found so much more. Entertaining, informative and cleverly produced. Loved it ! Keep up the great work. I’ll be watching more.
I had a 73 Valiant 4 dr. Whomever ordered it checked all the boxes. AT, PS, PFDB, AM radio, electric washers, blower type rear defogger, factory A/C with hd alt, fan clutch, and wider rad, factory vinyl full length side moldings, dual outside rear view mirrors, 14 inch wheels with full wheel covers, light duty trailer towing package with 8.75 rear end and 2.94 gears, and the 225 mill. It was a really nice 94k original mile car, done up in Aztec Gold on black interior. It even had electronic ignition. After a carb rebuild, it was turn key, until some nut turned out in front of me in the rain and I slid into a curb, bending the K frame, and frame rail. I managed to find a K frame from a 73 Duster, but several body shops later, they couldn't get the car to drive straight nor get the steering wheel to center/return on a right turn. I had to crank it back. A lower, upper control arm, a new gear box, used center link, pitman arm, idler arm, tie rods later, still proved the same problem. Eventually, the body shop said the unibody was tweaked, and they couldn't straighten it out. I sold the car in 2003 for $500.00 to a guy who wanted the drivetrain. What a crime. It was rust free and the interior was mint. A/C was still cold.... Like freeze your knees cold.
Superschön,der Sattelite!❤Ich habe den gleichen!In der gleichen Farbe!Meiner wurde 68 neu von einer Lehrerin gekauft!Als sie gestorben ist,hat sie ihr Haus und das Auto an meinen späteren Onkel vererbt!Als er verstorben ist,hab ich das Auto von meiner Tante geschenkt bekommen.Seit dem ist er in meinem Besitz!😊Er ist in good old germeny!!!Hat TÜV und läuft hervorragend!!!❤😂😂😊😊😊
I've only just discovered this, absolutely brilliant all round - cool cars, cool clothes, cool music. Edited better than the mass-produced TV car show crap.
Had a '71 Dart that was very similar. It did have an aftermarket under dash AC. It had AM radio. That's it for frills. I miss that car more than any other car I've ever owned.
I've had a 73 Valiant 4-Door custom order since I turned 16 in 2014, bounced back and forth between a daily driver and a summer car. (depending on the state of whatever turd I had) I've gone through about 7 or 8 cheap modern cars in the time it's taken the Plymouth to break down once.
Someone backed over my grandfather in a Walmart parking lot (he was okay sorta) and he got this car with the settlement. He drove it for over a decade, and I grew up going to car shows and going fishing in it. It's a very special car to me.
Anyways, it only broke down once, and that's with significant teenage negligence, infrequent oil changes, a hole in the floor, a broken power steering pump, no brake lights or gauges, a gas needle that sometimes works, and a driver that really pushes cars to their limit because go fast don't crash.
Hell, I've driven the thing 100 miles before realizing I had literally a drop of oil in the motor, and I've forgotten to put the radiator cap back on multiple times and overheated it.
*You can live and you can learn, but you cannot kill a slant six*
If you have a power steering model, you can truly steer this hulking mass of a car with just your pinkie finger. It's a surreal feeling that to my understanding was a luxury feature back in the day that companies like Rolls Royce bragged about and I know from experience that its for sure possible with modern cars, but there's no way to explain how effortless it is to move 2600 pounds with your smallest finger, and I've never felt anything like it behind the wheel of another car.
It's a gem to drive, and you look interesting driving it. I wouldn't say cool is the right word, but people are definitely looking.
I'm 24 now and it's been in the shop for far too long having the steering assembly rebuilt because I drove it for 3 years with a burnt PS pump.
( Feeling this cars full weight was an experience of its own and has made me want a car without power steering though. Was it worth the $2000 shop bill? No. But it did open my eyes.)
I regret neglecting this car, and in its absence I have come to realize how special of a ride it truly is. I miss it and I'm eager to drive it again.
It's not fast, it's not flashy past being old, and the best you're getting for AC is an open vent window and a hill, but it's genuinely a fun-to-drive road boat, they've become oddly hard to find despite being so common back in the day (at least in New England where I live)
and the memories I've been able to elevate from having such a cool conversation piece over the years has paid for the car and all 2 of the headaches it's given me since I took ownership all those years ago tenfold.
Truly one of the best engines ever made, and simply one of the most pleasurable and smooth vehicles I've ever been behind the wheel of (considering its size, weight, and lack of power.)
when I get it back from the shop, I'm going to finally put the money into it that it deserves (it's all cosmetic, the motor has 60k miles on it) and get this thing back to the condition that it deserves.
Also this thing will do burnouts if you know what you're doing and it's a drift legend on the dirt roads, despite it having like a 14 second 0-60 and an automatic transmission.
Thank you guys for reading :)
EDIT: My only gripe is that they sound like tractors when they're stock. DO SOME EXHAUST WORK!!
I love it when a MOPAR comes together
Just bought a 75 more-door. Guess I’m gonna have to grow out my sideburns too!!!
My parents bought a 69 Valiant in 1970, it was brand new but last year's model so it was cheaper. My mom drove that car and I got to drive it a little bit when I got my driver's license. It was light blue in color and had the 273 V8 with an automatic. No AC, no radio, bench seats, very bare-bones but also pretty damn fast. I got that car out to a hundred and twenty miles per hour once. We kept that car for about 12 years then sold it to a neighbor kid.
That was a very well produced video - way better than the drama filled crap that passes for a car show on TV. I thoroughly enjoyed this and look forward to Episode #2! Thanks for sharing your hard work on the car. Both old Mopars are really clean.
Simplicity! I love it. I daily a '95 Taurus wagon with manual seats, door locks and windows. I love it for its simplicity.
The fact that it's a PRE-'70s car makes it valuable right there.
very cool, I have a 68 valiant chrysler Aussie made muscle car, paid $650, 22 years ago, it was sitting in a barn, it became my project, it has 318 fully reconditioned, new paint, interior had to be redone some of it, seats, head lining and carpets, dash and doors still original, I still have it, and still not finished.
cheers from New Zealand
Umm, (Sir/Ma'am) just 1 more thing 🤔. Absolutely impressed!! You da "Mopar" man!!
This fellow is a man's man .... He can be my best man on my next wedding !!!
Great presentation and beautiful Plymouth's
I’m a diehard Mopar guy, musclecar guy. I have a 1969 Charger R/T and a 1970 Dart. In fact my Dart is like your Valiant in every way, even the color. I love both of them equally.
I had a couple of Satellites and Coronets around those same years too. The engine lift brings back memories of skinned knuckles and trans fluid in my hair (when I had hair). ;-)
First time watching you. I'm absolutely impressed.
Love it.. I own Twin 68 Darts.. both more doors.. sperated at birth by 3 months. Both 270 model.. both came with Slant6 but I swapped a 318 in mine.. do whatever you want brother. I drive mine everyday..
Great video! I too have a 69 Valiant, 2 door Signet that I am restoring. It was my parents and sat for over 30 years. I had a hard time with the wheels and ended up moving to 14's.
Chrysler used the small bolt pattern until 1973. Therefore the factory issued tons of 14" steel rims and a plethora of ralleye and road rims. If you can't find them in a boneyard repops are readily available and will work with the steering geometry
FBBO shoutout. And yes this is a masterfully done vid. Almost feel like I should be watching it on one of those premium cable channels.
Holy production value. That was amazing! Admittedly I don't really understand even half of the technical stuff, but you really captured the entertainment aspect of Top Gear perfectly.
Seriously and a hint of jay Leno
Charismatic as ever and great quality! Very interesting!
Cool background music! Love the guitar and Hammond B3 organ!😊
I had a 1971 Plymouth valiant that looked exactly like that one even the color, loved it.
Best first 3 mins to a video ever
Very well done. You really should have your own show. Most of the time I turn off videos with 100 times the views and 1/100th the talent.
I respect and appreciate your motivation and hard work!
Thank you!
As an film maker I have to say: excellent, super film making!!!!!! Very good work!!!!
This dudes a trip, doesn’t seem to ever get worked up
You are an inspiration to do it right “back yard” mechanics such as myself. I’m 54 now but in the 70’s & 80’s My dad and 2 older brothers owned probably every mopar product from 63 - 78 my first truck (16) was a 68 dodge 3/4 ton granny low 4 speed slant six . so this video took my back to them glorious days . Thank you sir!
Great video, I love that the last time I bought an altenator for it cost me 19.99, and that was back in 95.....i have people telling my oh man make it a road runner, nope always gonna be a 225 six belvedere..... I subbed.
Exceptional work as always my friend! Watching this was very entertaining. This should be on TV!!! Merry Christmas bud :)
Hey ! Ffrst time viewing. I like this guy ! A old Mopar man like I had 65 Barracuda big block, 64 Valiant 318, 65 Dart 340, 65 Dart 383 and so forth👍🏽
Good to see a Valiant getting cared for, and that is such a beautiful example. Here in Maine, they're next to impossible to get. I've been trying to find a '71 (The Duel car, of course), for years now.
Thanks! But believe me, they're hard to come by down here too (though someone did list a rough in-primer '70 not long ago on Craigslist - for $6,500!!! - but it was the ideal canvas for a Duel clone). And the Satellite is the only non-Charger B-body I've ever seen down here in 10 years.
I have my dad's 68 Plymouth belvedere 2 door club coupe, he bought it new in 68, 225 slant six with 3 on the tree even has the original clutch was my daily driver up until 5 years ago, I'm restoring it, just taking my time, I restored it back in 93, but it needs it again, love that car.
I agree with you about 4 doors. I have a 68 Satellite 4dr and a 68 Dart. 318 & 273 cars. All my other mopars are forward look era. 4drs are great daily drivers
BBP disc swap needs the proportioning valve and disc master cylinder, too. But since they had standardized the wheels bearings across the passenger car line, you can swap in the 12" rotors from the B & R-body cars. If you use the '73-'76 K-member and the LCA's have the sway bar tabs, you can pop in a 1 1/8" swaybar. The '89 360? Roller cam, "308" heads...not a Magnum, but using Magnum heads on a non-Magnum block requires conversion- and the Magnum's tend to crack between the valves. Just tweak the 308's and use some shorty headers (TBC'd) to get more power than Magnums for less trouble and headaches
Well done video: it also brings back many memories of my large bolt pattern A body disc brake conversions and Mopar B van series engine swaps.
Great show, thanks for the fun.
Interesting for those of us in the real world of practical enthusiasm, very factual and beautifully produced. Subscribed.
Only one thing to add: cars from snow states can have rust that isn't obvious. Like the inside of the K-member at the torsion bar sockets. That's what killed my '71 Valiant project after putting a lot of time into the engine replacement.
Thanks. By chance, were you referring to the crossmember which the torsion bars fit into under the floorpan, rather than the K-frame itself? At least the K-frame can be unbolted and replaced.
That said, rot at the torsion bar crossmember is a pain to fix, but not necessarily the end of the world - I haven't looked it up, but I'd be curious if it's possible to relocate the crossmember farther back (and use longer torsion bars off a B or C-body) to accommodate one of the larger, 4-speed A518 transmissions. It's the main thing in the way of any 4-speed auto swap on the pre-fuselage B-bodies.
Yes, I did mean the crossmember, although my K-frame was also compromised by rust. I was at the project burnout point when I came out to find the passenger side front resting almost on the ground.
In retrospect, so much better than a sudden failure at highway speeds.
Sounds almost like a neat excuse to cut it all out and weld in some other vehicle's front subframe. Big project, but it would open a world of suspension and handling opportunities...
Awesome video! We stumbled across it and my bf loved it. He actually guessed the motor that you found when you first hit the boneyard 😁 we were thoroughly entertained!
Ridiculously enjoyable. Well done, sir! And yes, Cardone will break your heart every single time.
make a Car Only youtube Account like That 70s car a million subscribers in a week Exceptional production quality, i especially liked the Music and Drop in tone when the Satellite First came into view, the music was perfect throughout the movie, very period correct!
Great vid!! As an owner of 2 Valiants 68 & 69.. I really enjoyed watching. Also that more door Satellite looks great!
Lovely looking 1969 Plymouth Valiant. I had a neighbour when I was a boy who had one like this.
It's like Top gear. Just with older cars. Love the videos Keep up the great work.
Love 4 doors Mopars!
Hey Kurt! Will you ever do another episode? I find this show informative, and very interesting.
This is awesome! I've daily drive my '72 Valiant Sedan (my second car ever!; my first was a '73 VW Bug) in Los Angeles, for several years now.
Diggin it, man. Cool show. Keep up the good work.
Thank you! And nice engine work over there at your end. That 360 is an impressive little beast there.
Both of those are absolutely beautiful, I have a 1969 Plymouth valiant just like yours but it's mint green, I don't think I could ever get rid of it!
That car is super clean! Nice work.
always loved mopars
Great video Kurt.
Fun to watch.
Thank you!
Truly enjoyed the video I too like the odd stuff Signets, Belvedere's and Futura's . Not glamorous but still fun.
Love to see more of this!
the cheap rear end solution for my dana 30 equipped duster was to narrow the long side of an 8.8 out of an explorer, with trak loc and 3.73 gears... front disc brake conversions are pretty straightforward... and thats the easiest right way to get 4.5" boltpattern
I don't know how you've been here since 2007 and I just stumbled upon your channel.
Aces buddy.
Oh and yes I subscribed 👍
Both cars look good.. glad to see them back on the road
Love these cars, and the channel.
Great video, love that jacket....we need more updates though, love the more doors.
Nicely done like both automobiles. The valiant in it’s simplicity and stodgy looks. The satellite a bit more capable, at least once you work out the gremlins
Mahalo for the information.
I found it quite educational.
I am a retired electronic technician and have a good knowledge of how the charging system works.
I need to get the 318 V8 running on my 73 Valiant and do some testing.
Hope the OEM alternator is OK.
Considering rebuilding it myself if I can get the parts.
What I have discovered on most alternators is possible failure of one or more of the 6 stator diodes.
(6 are used because the alternator stator is phase wye for lower amperage alternators and delta for higher amperage.
My 73 Valiant has air-conditioning so probably a delta arrangement.
These diodes are usually reliable and failures are rare.
More likely the brushes have worn out and possible the bearings are worn and could seize from lack of lubrication.
Voltage regulators can also fail.
A shorted output transistor that controls field current could cause an output voltage of 18vdc or higher and will overcharge the battery and could damage other components.
I owned several Valiants from 67-75 and had one just like the one in this vid, right down to the hubcaps and trim rings (rings were aftermarket) the only exception that mine was a funky Sea Green. Mine came stock with 13" rims so I had to get 14" rims (yes, later Valiants and Dusters came with 14s in the smaller bolt pattern) and also had to switch the transfer gear to the speedo for accuracy. These were very easy cars to work on, which was helpful, because I was always working on them. ;-)
Inspiring video for the do it yourselfer. But not all of us have engine hoists and welding equipment or even am assistant. But those things can be acquired, I suppose.
I was once that guy too. Dedication, perseverance, and a whole lot of Craigslisting for good deals can solve equipment deficiencies :)
Dude this Video was Amazing, Should Do more with the 70's theme. You are a Natural, there's a Future for You on the Big Screen.
Love the valiant. I had a 74.
Awesome video!
That LA 360 was a good choice for this car. More power than the original 318 but not as much weight and better fuel economy than a B engine such as a 383. However disk brakes should be considered although expensive to keep this car safe in today's traffic.
It's on 11.75" M-body discs now w/FFI upper control arms.
good video. very comprehensive as seeing a good story movie about valiant. I like it first when watching a movie Duel by Steven Spielberg. hope can see another update video like this. thanks
Damn I'm not much for 4 doors but that Satellite is decent and in good shape body wise
Great show 🇦🇺🤟
Very nice. I drive a 74 Duster with 225 /6 and my dad still asks me when I'm going to get rid of it. Never, lol.
That’s a great video! You should shop that around for a tv show or something, seriously.
Good job mate
Great cars man.
1:55. Thank you for that.
I like the reference to the valiant from duel with the blue and yellow 149 PCE plate
You have two classic cars, the both of them look awesome, I like that one car has the original equipment on the police car, the only thing missing is the spotlight, it would be nice if you could get that,👌👏
well put together mate , . thumbs up from downunder
Thanks!
NO Radio 😲
I had one 2dr 69' 225 slant six they also made a 170&198 slant six depends on the year! But I had a 3SPD manual on the tree shift, power steering and front disc brakes am radio... b5 blue, back in 79' for $550 dollars and looked brand new at 67,500 miles
I'm a stickler for originality, but have to say I like the mods you've made ;) '71 Plymouth Scamp slant-six owner myself, in a green not unlike your beautiful Satellite's-damn, that's a nice four-door!
Fantastic video editing, and overall great presentation. Only qualm I've got is your apostrophe on "'70s Car" is backwards! You've def got a new subscriber in me, though
And I completely forgot until I saw yours how much a swap to an original-size tire is going to change my car's stance when I do it a few years from now-can't wait! Thanks for ratcheting up my anticipation :P
Nice work man! I feel like an amateur at filming and editing video watching this!
Hey, don't put yourself down like that, Jake! FYI - saw that Hot Rod hired you - smart move on their part! Best of luck in the years to come.
If you adjust the valves according to spec they are not noisy,people generally don't adjust them.
ohhhh right side mirror, how fancy
The 5 on 4 rims are unavailable in this area. Even my 14" 66 valiant wheels had only 2 options for fit tires, NONE of them will ever be in stock again based on size alone.
Never knew cudak was a MOPAR man. Anyways I really like that 4 door Plymouth Satellite for some reason.
Love the drivetrain, hate a lot of the engineering done on the B-body Satellite, _especially_ the dashboard. The Valiant (which I've since sold) was much more impressive in this respect - much more cohesive engineering with an emphasis on easy repair.
I'm seriously considering going down the rabbit hole of a Rover P6 though...
Ohh nice video! I'll have to take out my 71 Valiant tomorrow...If only it were red, though, instead of that turd brown that mopar called "dark gold"
"You didn't part [the 4 door] out?!" God, this is what makes a 4door 1970 Coronet almost impossible to find, at any price...the one I have is a bit of a project as well
Wow this is surprisingly well made video if you did this more of this style of video you could become very popular
I'm sure you fixed your problem by now but 14" 5x4 wheels were an option for the A-body. I found my 14" 5x4s on a 71 Dart.
5 on 4 are still out there.. and finally 14inch tires. Even in white wall tires.. I like a offset or bit wider in the rear..
Great cars. You should check out the Argentine Dodge GTX. An A body Valiant based supposedly designed over the Satellite/Belvedere and '67 Plymouth Barracuda dashboard. They were powered by the 225 slant six and LA 318, these made in Mexico, Canada and lately in Brasil for the Brasilian Dodge Dart. Regards!!!
Its a tough and enduring engine.....but id also like a/c and some sound!!!