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Post by seeshell on Jan 12, 2013 18:50:34 GMT 10
Hi All
We have been looking for some time for a Chrysler AP5 through to VC model Safari Valiant Wagon in good condition to act as a tow car for our Blue Flyer. Given the number of car buffs and people interested in period tow cars on the forum, I thought I'd add a Wanted Ad here to compliment our other searches.
If anyone has or knows of someone who is interested in parting with their vehicle I'd be very interested to hear from you via PM.
Cheers
Seeshell
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chubi
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Post by chubi on Jan 12, 2013 21:26:51 GMT 10
We have one but not for sale, the price on these in going condition is quite pricey, just letting u know
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Post by isambard on Jan 13, 2013 0:19:24 GMT 10
lovely cars, the old vali wagons  all the best for your search! |
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Post by seeshell on Jan 21, 2013 20:30:40 GMT 10
Hi All We're off Friday to Northern NSW to look at a 1966 VC Valiant wagon - if it's all we hope it is, we're going to drive it back on the spot. Why? Because we don't have enough excitement in our lives....  Will they buy it? Hell...will they make it home? Stay tuned! Cheers Seeshell |
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Post by humpyboy on Jan 21, 2013 20:45:44 GMT 10
I ain't going anywhere fast so I'll be watching  |
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Post by griffin on Jan 22, 2013 18:19:56 GMT 10
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Post by humpyboy on Jan 22, 2013 19:04:16 GMT 10
Nice car griffin but it's only a six pot, had one of these in my old AP6 Wagon but will it pull a van? I think an Eight would be better |
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Post by seeshell on Jan 22, 2013 20:48:33 GMT 10
Hey George Thanks for the link - we've looked at that one. She sure is a beauty, but probably more "surf modified" than we are looking for. For us, the holy grail is something that compliments but doesn't compete with the van. We think that we have a lovely 1966 VC in the pipeline (fingers crossed) which should be the go. But I don't count my chickens - we've investigated quite a few, even some out of state. I can recommend VIP Automotive Solutions in Pascoe Vale South who did a number of physical checks and valuations for those not nearby - very handy and comprehensive going over with plenty of pictures to help you get a sense of condition which can be hard to do from seller's snaps. I'm hoping over the weekend to have a ripper post about a roadtrip home with the perfect car - but equally I might be crying in my cuppa. Thanks for the interest! Seeshell |
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Post by Jennison on Jan 22, 2013 22:19:13 GMT 10
I love my V8s but the 225ci slant six was one of the best, most reliable and strong 6 cyl motors ever made. It would tow your van easy I reckon.
In the past I have owned both a slant 6 AP5 and a VC 273 V8 and loved em both.
I would be happy with a car with either of these donks as long as the rest of the car was in top order.
jenno
Great motors ....great period towcars
jenno
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Post by humpyboy on Jan 22, 2013 22:34:42 GMT 10
When I had my AP6 with the mighty 225 slant six I was told that they were as good as a small 8, and that I agree with, I once came across a HQ stuck fast on a bank on a gravel road, I offered to pull them free but they said a 4x4 had tried and failed but I convinced them to let me have a go, hooked her up but couldn't get traction so I dropped the tailgate and loaded people in the back and on the gate till I did and pulled that HQ out no trouble at all, still wish I had it  |
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bigkel
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Post by bigkel on Jan 23, 2013 18:40:53 GMT 10
Here is a Valiant wagon for you a while back ,looked almost complete ,and a few other things as well , as far as the eye could see really . to far away for you southerners , Croydon roadside dump, FNQ .  |
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tubbygra51
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Post by tubbygra51 on Jan 23, 2013 20:54:34 GMT 10
We got ours 2yrs ago VC V8 sedan its a step up from the EH we still love our old holdens
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Post by griffin on Jan 24, 2013 10:54:49 GMT 10
From what I've heard over the years, especially from my Valiant loving son-in-law (he is of Italian decent and very biased) even the six would be a BIG step up from the Vauxhall Velox for towing the Debonair. But I have to believe the propaganda |
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Post by vernon on Jan 25, 2013 11:26:25 GMT 10
Hi Seeshell,
We have two Valiants with the slant 6 in them, last year we drove from QLD to WA towing a van. The only issue we had was the timing, and with some much valued help : ) on the way home that was sorted. We think they are fanatic, and have been great for towing.
Kel
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Post by cruisindoug on Jan 25, 2013 12:08:34 GMT 10
We think they are fanatic, and have been great for towing. Kel ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Little Fruedian slip there Kel?  ;D ;D ;D |
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