Most Under-Performing Musclecar Ever Produced?

Jeff Lee · 06-10-2010, 12:34 AM

I hate getting off topic but with all the talk of the '66 Chevy II L79, it reminded me of a local car. A guy built a '64 Valiant. It was silver. It had a completely stock '69 340 under the hood with the exception of fender well headers. 4-speed. 4.56 gears. The car was built by a guy that was a fanatic on weight savings. Acid dipped body parts. Aluminum nuts and bolts holding it all together. No sound deadener. Homebuilt single reservoir master cylinder. It was a really nice looking, yet plain Jane car. Ran 11.80's or so. It didn't take much in engine mods to get it in the 10's and still a true street car.
Shows what weight (or lack of) can do for you.
Wonder whatever happened to Dean's old Valiant?

Hmmm....in SS/G I only need to weigh 3005 #'s, race ready...Hmmm
Here Cobra Jet

06-10-2010, 12:34 AM	#28
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Most Under-Performing Musclecar Ever Produced? I hate getting off topic but with all the talk of the '66 Chevy II L79, it reminded me of a local car. A guy built a '64 Valiant. It was silver. It had a completely stock '69 340 under the hood with the exception of fender well headers. 4-speed. 4.56 gears. The car was built by a guy that was a fanatic on weight savings. Acid dipped body parts. Aluminum nuts and bolts holding it all together. No sound deadener. Homebuilt single reservoir master cylinder. It was a really nice looking, yet plain Jane car. Ran 11.80's or so. It didn't take much in engine mods to get it in the 10's and still a true street car. Shows what weight (or lack of) can do for you. Wonder whatever happened to Dean's old Valiant? Hmmm....in SS/G I only need to weigh 3005 #'s, race ready...Hmmm Here Cobra Jet __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX