I bought this car with the intention of selling it. So I bought it home and cleaned it up. Sadly I haven't gotten any decent offers on it even after I dropped the price by a fair amount. So i'm thinking if I can get my shit together in the new year I might fix the small amount of rust in it, new tires with flappers and maybe a venetian.

 

Its missing a few things like the drivers mirror, one chrome wheel surround, the bonnet Valient badge and the grill badge.

 

Here's how she looks....

 

The Outside

The Rust

 

Inside

Dash

Original 89,000kms

Perfect Hot vinyl seats

Boot

Original Boot Mat

Original 1975 Spare

Engine Bay

Nice and tidy!

 

how much were you hoping to get for it originally?

I had it listed for $4,000, then dropped it to $2,500 and got offered $1,000. I'll just hold onto it and see where I take it.

wacol has the wheel trim and hubcap and the mirror

Really? Last time I was there they had nothing. Infact I rang, they said yes, I travelled, paid entry and got f@$ked by them again.

 

I might have to make a trip sometime soon.

there is a galantin the cars for sale section... just take the stuff and pay for it...

Grandpa...!!!

 

Nice VALIANT you have there JiP. Other than the Driver's Side Mirror being broken, it must be a Grouse Cruizer.

 

Cheers,

Josh :D

Doing so much research on this car tonight. Found and bought the missing bonnet badge, grille badge and a brochure. Also looked into buying a set of flappers and venetian. Good thing is there is a guy on ebay selling rubbers for the doors and windows. Just need to find someone who'll do the boot,

Also found this which I thought was cool. Looks to be the updated version as its two years after my car...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JQtEmBAhVg&NR=1

haha 1976 American ad...

 

Looks a little similar to the AE82 South African ad

Also found this which I thought was cool. Looks to be the updated version as its two years after my car...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JQtEmBAhVg&NR=1

What a grouse Ad. I've never really heard of the song before, but the Lyrics matched the Ad perfectly.

 

Josh :)

Been doing alot of research for parts. Trying to see what other cars I can get my needed parts from.

 

So far this is all I have. Its from a Chrysler Centura...

 

I have bought the bonnet badge and a couple brochures which are in the mail.

 

I've also tracked down rubbers for the whole car, but they will come within time. Flappers for the wheels. And a rear venetian.

 

I still need to replace the tires too.

 

Sadly the vinyl roof may need replacing. The neighbourhood car has had a go at it. :lolcry: So I'll be looking at a whole retrim.

 

 

I also joined a Sigma-Galant forum and they already want me to plan a cruise for Brisbane. So I've got to hurry up and get the beast on the road.

And the items that came today...

 

I only need the Valiant badge. Its for the Bonnet...

This brochure of the 1977 model...

And the price listing for that year...

 

Still waiting on the Australian brochure to come back from America.

Jip,

 

did you see the galant ad a couple of months ago on aussie top gear?

 

I've got a copy if you need it.

 

As for the badges,

 

i've got a few Val badges which are exactly the same.

 

Side story....my brother had a 1980 Mitsu ute badged as a chrysler....gold

thanks dude. Badges should be all sorted for now. I'd be keen to see that add tho if you don't mind. :lolcry:

 

Yeah Chrysler imported Mitsubishi's in the 70's as they couldn't afford to design and make their own.

will make a quick cheeky reply,

 

afford? not so sure?

 

Dude Pm me your postal address and i'll send the full DVD of the episode.

 

free of charge

 

i just wanna pick your brain on fitting the late KE55 interior to the beast!!