1965 Plymouth Valiant Signet parked for years, will it run and drive?
In this video we find a 1965 Plymouth Valiant that hasn't been on the road in years and see if we can get it running and driving again.
00:00 picking up and unloading the Plymouth
01:47 Walk around the Valiant
10:31 Washing and getting the Plymouth on the hoist
12:06 Assessing the engine state
16:54 Checking for spark
20:20 Seeing if the engine will start?
23:30 Walk around under the car.
36:11 Assembling engine bits a figuring out the fuel system
47:40 Checking brakes and doing a transmission test
50:46 Cleaning the interior and changing tires out
55:06 Finishing touches and taking the Valiant for it's first drive in years
Music
Everything Where it Needs to Be - Nat Keefe & Hot Buttered Rum
Mountain - Text Me Records _ Bobby Renz
Search and Rescue - Dan Lebowitz
Ella Vater - The Mini Vandals
Od Yishama - E's Jammy Jams
Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams
Elite Syncopations - E's Jammy Jams
Warm Water - Underbelly
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Many many years ago a buddy of mine inherited one of those from her grandmother when she passed... Of course our crew of young men got together in a barn and put a mildly built 340 6 pack in it with a few other goodies .....That little Plymouth taught a lot of guys about sleeper granny cars
I know I saw this car in person but I didn’t really appreciate it for what it is. That’s a neat car! Little hot rod.
I like the fact that you are saving these old cars they need saving.
I always make it to the end. Can't miss a ride with Pablo or a burnout. And today we had both. And one has to really appreciate a well equipped garage.
A great car to restore. An even greater color combination. Nice find.
Haven't seen one of these in while. I think it's a good looking car. A decent set of wheels and tires and a little work inside would make good going to town car!
Yeah, it's surprisingly kind of a hot rod vs. what I thought a Valiant would be in the title
I spent probably 18 years begging an old guy to sell me his. He had a very strong 426 in it. Caged, tubbed, custom interior. I think I saw him drive it twice. Rest of the time it sat in a carport under a sheet.
Had one in 69 and 70, through my Tranport Canada course days. Bulletproof leaning tower of power and all. Ottawa city potholes broke both rear springs, so I took a couple of Dodge station wagon. Buddy in Winsor had one with a 340 and a 4 speed manual. Mine was quick but his was a freaking rocket. I love that one with a 440 and 6 pack under the hood, that would be an economic hot rod for an old guy like me.
That's a Dodge Dart. Not a Plymouth Valiant. With a 273 is rare. A 4 speed would be even more rare.
@@bertgrau3934 Cool story, bro: Northern Exposure - 1964 Valiant Signet 200 Chrysler’s Canadian-market 1964 Valiant Signet 200 combined Dodge and Plymouth styling in one! By Mark J. McCourt from October 2019 issue of Hemmings Classic Car Even if you're a classic-Mopar enthusiast who knows your 1960s Chrysler products, you might do a double-take upon encountering this convertible. To American eyes, it's a curiosity that combines Plymouth and Dodge styling, but isn't badged as either of those brands. It's an unusual import, hailing from Canada, and this largely original 1964 Valiant Signet 200 illustrates the alternate automotive reality that once existed above the 49th Parallel.
My Auntie, a retired Nurse , had a 66 almost the same, She drove the wheels off hers, All over the country. The 273 in hers used a little oil, no biggie, ran strong, and was a decent little coupe. The trunk pockets in that one were a little crusty too. She Traded it in on a Coronet coupe. Would like to see it welded up to roadworthy Cheers!
I love seeing engines start so quickly!!! Yep.
This one needs a full restoration...find a good home for it. Thanks for all your videos....great music all the time too !🙂🙂
Your drone camera work sets you apart from all the other channels. As viewers we really get to see the beautiful landscape and the lastest vehicle as it enters and when you ride out with your trusty companion riding shotgun. Your camera work inside the shop is second to none, great job!
yes could not agree more on these amazing veiws we get of these cars and one man and his dog going down the road ! But i must say id like to hear the sound of the engine somehow, the music is understandable for the fact its drone footage, clearly ! But sure would be nice to hear the car run down the road and pass gears too !
Pablo craves chillin’ with you. You are indeed an honorable man.
Darn, that little 273ci Mopar sounds great. This has to be one of your easiest will it run and drive and stop episodes yet. In it's day the styling was very unique for the time. I was just in my beginning 20s when this model came out. A pretty solid body for a Canadian vehicle. I am sure someone will give car a thorough restore if you decide to pass it along. Hot and humid here in East Texas, I hope your summer has been good to all my Canadian friends.
Dang be wanting one of them that looks like a GT
We have a 65 dodge dart think it's the 170 2 door sedan .is the Plymouth valiant in Canada the same in the states
You aint lying about the heat , the pines are whistling for the dogs here next to the Davy Crockett Nat. Forest
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@LilOleMe I live just about 75 miles from Houston, no, wait, that was yesterday. Today I am only 70 miles away. I tell people that going to Houston is like putting a plastic bag over your head and trying to breathe with it on there.
I assume this is a Canadian Plymouth Valiant Signet. The body sheet metal and even the front grill and rear tail lights are identical to what was sold in the States as a Dodge Dart. Nice find and good troubleshooting skills!
really, not the body style I remember, looks more like an early 60's Dodge Dart
@@daDurvis No, it is, without a doubt, a 1965 Dodge Dart GT. It has the dorsal fin trim on top of the fenders, the Buick style portholes under the doors, the trim that goes over the roof, as well as the aluminum panel between the taillights. The only attempt that Chrysler made to disguise this car as a Plymouth is the Valiant symbol on the C pillars, which is where the GT emblem normally lives and, presumably, the hood ornament and the horn button, both of which had the Dodge triangle symbol. The 'Dodge' script on the hood was also omitted in favor of the 'Valiant Signet' badge on the fenders.
@@daDurvis That's also very clearly the Dodge Dart GT intetior.
Here in Sweden they are called Dodge Dart GT. It appears to be only the emblems that are different. Mine has a "GT" on the back roof pillar.
I have a 65 valient and, this looks nothing like it.
I have a 1966 Plymouth Valiant 200 Slant 6cyl that I just saved & am about to try & get Running & Driving so I look forward to this Video! My Valiant was Built in the City I'm From Windsor ont Canada 🇨🇦
i love the country roads you live on............
1965 is my birth year so this one makes me smile I look for 65 cars
Congratulations on the start of the ole Plymouth. The lifters finally sounded better. And to drive was awesome! Thank you for sharing!
Had one identical same color and interior, long time ago the engine looks to be the same, it was a 273ci v8. It was fast enough with factory 180hp, for me back in the day.., it was plenty fast
Them little 273 small blocks can run way underrated especially the HP one
Nice old girl . In to the 60’s and much calming down after the big fins of the 50’s . Nice job getting her up & running 🔧🛠👍🇨🇦
A man and his dog ---out for a drive in a classic revived vehicle! Just as always, interesting video!
that's a score !!! I would fix that up and drive the wheels off it !!!!
Love watching you start old engines !
Do you like some good cranking during a cold start?
Man!! I get a huge kick out of your 'man and his dog' signature spurt at the end of your video's, really makes my day, reminds me of my old woofler, Huxley, he's gone now but I still miss me old co-pilot, thanks for the share.
You are a great mechanic and you have a sense of humor .
I couldn't click on this video fast enough lol! 65 valiant black on red and it's a v8 awesome! I believe if you fix and keep this one you'll appreciate mopars! What a great car!
Definitely worth saving. Good find, good score.
Another ancient MOPAR saved from the crusher Thanks Brent👍🎆🇨🇦🏁
Had a '67 Dart GT. Screamed all the way from California to Louisiana. That car was a Hoot.
That was always a favorite style car of mine-- I always wanted one to redo
I have 1 for ya... It's red & she's a beaut!
The 1965 Plymouth is my favorate style of the mid-size chrystlers. The one I had had a slant six. I look forward to seeing you fix this one.
Was fun to watch!
Beautiful memories. Had an argentinian Valiant IV 1968 standard slant-six 4 door sedan. Tremendous car.
I have the V8 Dodge 4 door version of this that I parked in the back yard in 1982. The reason it is still setting back there was the upper a-frame mounts rusted away. That was one of the rust out failure areas of these cars. The floors were perfect back then. Another victim of winter road salt.
Cool little car,I love that you save these cars.another general and Pablo episode always a plus.thanks john from arizona
I love you bring your best friend, to all exciting stuff. ❤️ He enjoys it, as much as you do, just being with you. All dogs are Angels. 🙏❤️
Thanks for the adventure 👍😀
That's a great find. Really a cool old Mopar. Thanks for bringing us along. Always worth watching.👍
Excellent example from that era. I love the body style. You can fix the few tweaks it has, like the bumpers and trim, and do the sheet metal repairs. You must know an upholstery guy to refurbish the bucket seats and headliner. Good find. Thanks Brent. Hi Pablo ! 👍😎🍺
This has became another one of my favorite car revival channels...👍👍
Great fun tinkering with an old car ,great way to pass the time .
I took my driver test in a used 66 Signet. I was 16 yrs. old in 68. Ours only had a slant 6 and the head gasket blew at 60K. Mom liked it for its size, Dad did not, it was gone in two years.
I was four years old when this was built, cool it still exists! I’m not a big MOPAR guy buy I do like the looks and size of this little hot rod. Black with red and white interior, V8, bucket seats and console, maybe a limited slip diff the way it acted, what’s not to like? Plenty of car left here to work with. I like the trim on the roof and top of the quarters and front fenders, kinda outlines the whole shape and the three Chrome ports on the lower door/rockers is perfect. If ya wanna do some custom stuff, that front bumper area has a lot of potential for improvement and the roof is just a couple inches too tall (wink-wink).
No, you can't chop a 65 Valiant. Leave the roof, just the way it is, it's perfect
@@davidsantos8206- aww, come on man, just an inch or two in the front? I agree the back window is nice but it looks just a little tall at the windshield.
You, Pablo and the general are all looking good. It's a Valiant Signet. Good choice.
Man you just keep getting great classics. They are rare as hens teeth here in the states. You have a great collection. Brings back a ton of high school memories. Keep the Faith.
Looks a lot like the ap5-ap6 valiants we had here in Australia - but they had the slant 6 motor- another awesome video 👍
That's a gem, not many of those around anymore.
Neighbor gave me one in 1972. Got it fixed up and gave it to my girlfriend, she kept the car and got rid of me. Lasted her thru college graduation, and then the gods of rust took it. That car is the same mechanically as a Barracuda, and will scoot with a 273. No rust at all for a Mopar of that era. Good find, good vid. Klezmer music, takes all sorts. Uncle Tony would love the car.
I said it before, another special one saved! Cheers to you Man.....
That must have been a real nice when it was new,think it deserves to be improved upon,motor sounds good,lower quarters and floor need doing and probably the brakes going through.
It would have been a 273 or a 318 car. I'd give that a tech inspection which would take about 10 minutes and then feel confident that I could drive it from Halifax to Los Angeles. I'm a Slant-6 fan, but Mopar smallblocks are almost as tough. :)
@@TheLawrenceWade The small 318 didn't come our until 1967, still some one could have swapped out the 273 for a 318 after 1967
@@bertgrau3934 Yeah, the old polysphere V8. I don't know much about them from a service standpoint. The Mighty Slant-6 and the Mopar smallblock V8 are my favorite engines.... my favorite engines; period. I like the Pontiac Iron Duke a lot, it was a low-speed torque monster. And the Ford 300 inline 6. And a Buick 3.8L V6 will always be welcome under my hood. Hey, we're all gonna have some brand allegiances, but I will still respect and admire and love and preserve cars from other brands. We are Detroit.
@@TheLawrenceWade I seen 1 guy he made more power with a poly head V8 than with a hemi, that was pretty impressive. Of course he bored and stroked it, don't remember how many cubic inches, he made over 500 horsepower, I realize there are a few Hemi's that make more than that, but I think he was talking about the 2nd generation of Hemi's the 426 cubic inch. I had a 1960 Dodge that had the 318 poly head engine, I have to admit, even with just a 2 bbl carburetor, it was pretty strong. It had the 2 speed Chrysler Powerflight transmission. It was a good transmission. Many times I would back up put the transmission in neutral floor it then shift it into Low gear, it was geared fast, but once the right rear tire broke loose it would burn rubber for about an 8th of a mile. The transmission had the push buttons for the shifter. My dad had a 64 Dodge station wagon that had the 318 , it had over 200,000 miles on it when me dad sent it to a salvage yard. No rebuild, or major work (his had the 3 speed TorqueFlight transmission)
Just wanted to say...that condenser on the coil is a static suppressor for the radio noise, has nothing to do with the points. And you really do need a fuel pump, it should have much more flow. Good job engine should run forever, in my youth I had a 62, 63, 66-s, 68 loved them all.
What a great lookin ol’ Plymouth! Imagine how good she looked new… shiny black paint and bright ruby red interior! What a fantastic color combo and it’s a factory V8! Sure would make for a cool hotrod. Great video Brent! Keep on keeping on!😎💯
Dreaming again, wishing I'd have the means and opportunity to play with something like this!......... Thumbs Up!......
Brent gets Pablo in the the car and the look on Brent's face when they take off just goes to show - boys never really grow up, the toys just get bigger. TY for the video.
When I was in HS, 72 or so, buddy had a Valiant like that. Gold, 273 auto. His dad owned the local Dodge dealership, was a creampuff one owner creampuff. He dolled it up pretty nice. Not a fast car, but a nice cruiser.
It,s a 65 Dodge Dart. Wake up.
@@jamesgrannes1782 Dart and Valiant same body style. Lighten up, Francis.
Oh, by the way James, you are wrong! Look at the videos title.
That is a 273 ci. V8 with solid lifters so you will need to adjust the lifters to quieten it down...
Not this one that'd be a power pack engine this is just a two barrel engine obviously the valve train noise cleared up hydrologic lifters pumped up he never cracked the valve covers and they'd be the power pack valve covers cool pill box style floor shifter very rare they didn't make tons of 65 Canadian valiants we had a 66 custom 200 convertible they only made 17 thousand and some of all 66 Canadian valiants do 65 must be lower but black with red gutscand a special factory shifter and 273 I'm sure not a lot
@@darrenbrisson4336 even 2bbl had solids until 67 then they went hydraulics .
Adjusting wouldn't quiet it cuz solids always click
@@darwinfoster7420 you might be right I've never played with 273's personally but have had every year of 340 and every year of 440 had a D-3 truck 318 and a one ton 360 truck engine with heat treated crack factory
Sharp, another one saved and would love to have it, nice bogy lines and love the stance. Reminds me of High School in the Mid 70's!... Thanks as always, Thumbs Up!......
The burnout at the end of the video just killed me! LOL
Finally we get a Mopar to drull over
Pablo's a good puppy!
Thanks Brent, that is a sporty little car, more so than I expected. Central California watching.
Nice, love ❤ to see those Mighty Mopars running again. Keep up the good work.
I love Mopar's. My father had a Valiant with the 170 C.I.D. "baby" Slant Six. I still have my 4-door Dodge Aspen with the 225 C.I.D. Super Slant Six; only drive it in the summer. Had a beautiful Cordoba with a 460 but Quebec road salt did its damage and the driver's side rear leaf spring shackle punched right through the trunk floor. What a shame, she was a beautiful and luxurious car to drive. Still have the 460 on an engine stand which I rev-up on a regular basis just for old-time's sake. Nice to see you give life back to a Mopar.
I had 63 Valiant convertible back in the 70s. Had the 225 slant 6. That motor was a workhorse. Wish I still had it.
"A BOY AND HIS DOG". It's so cool when you go for a burn. Had a Valiant years ago but didn't have the dog. I missed out. lol
Very nice to see this one bought back to life, hope to see more of this one
The infamous plastic oil line strikes us both this week!
Great lines nice to see on the road again. Thanks for sharing
Awesome video. You make me laugh while I learn. Thank you for your time.
Great job as always Brent! Love watching
Excellent score ! You make wrenching and problem solving look so easy. Tks for posting.
I loved the sound of the starters on those cars! Loved cold starts!
Cool revival. Neat car.
I really like the outro music… it is very appropriate for what you have done to the old Valliant Signet, burn out and all. Not quite a silk purse, but not a sow’s ear either!!! Good job…
great find once again Brent, the survivor is now a runner once again. ...
My first car was a 72 Dodge Dart Swinger. It was red with a black vinyl top, crank windows, AM radio, and rusted out floor boards. My feet got wet whenever I drove through a puddle. Eventually it wasn't safe to drive, although it rarely started at that point. I loved it.
thank you for playing enjoyable music with your videos.
I freakin LOVE that little car! And it's a hard top...no post!
My partner Bob's friend had a 64 valiant with a 273, and a four speed. What a great little car. He got it from his brother when his brother bought a new 70duster 340 with a 340 and a 4speed, that was quick!!!
Nice work Brent, glad to see it running again…
Ready to go for a rip, stop to load up Pablo, now we’re ready. 👍
that car deserves to be restored! i am a retired professional transmission rebuilder, the car has the wonderful TF 6/904 transmission,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
*- Watching your trouble shoot issues was a great tutorial for me. Thanks Brent ! ! !*
Pretty good find.
Enjoyable video....amazing stylish little 65 Plymouth! And I think Pablo likes it!
I absolutely love that ole Plymouth! ✌🏼🇺🇸🇨🇦
The wife bought a '66 formula S fastback 273 automatic for little money It was a clean, strong relible runner that proved to be one of he best cars this family ever owned Wish you the same kind of luck with your '65 When I built my "T" I looked first for a 273 but could not find one that was as cheap as the 327 I ended up using.
Well done as always
Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks
She’s a keeper !!!!
Love this Pease, sure wish I'd have the time to do it or the funs, but glad you saved another one that someone could enjoy, Thumbs Up to you Brent and the ones that support you, Thanks Ricky.......
That was an easy one for you!!! It's amazing how you can get something that's been setting for years running... Great buy!!!
I love this thing! I’ve never seen this model. Please, clean it up. Put some decent wheels and tires on it. I guarantee, you it will be a hit at any Car Show you bring it to.👍😎
Great educational tutorial video on engine problem solving to get startup and running. You are the magic motor man when it comes to problem solving and fixing. Take care my friend.
GROOVY❤Bring this one back in for some more tricks. Ever so cool. Thanks Brent
I Just LOVE 60's/70's Mopar's. You appreciated it enough to buy the dern thing. In 1965 it was the 1st year they offered the Valiant with a V-8. It's a 273 most likely, unless the owner changed the motor at some point. Production numbers are low with less than 10k made. One thing i noticed was a single jar master brake cylinder. They are DANGEROUS. You have a Gem there Brent. Thank you for taking us along
Thx for posting this. I had one of those in 1980. It had the 225 slant 6. Push button automatic. I loved that car. So much fun. Tough Vehicle. Keep up the good work Brother. Love the content. Love the pooch riding shotgun too. Great sidekick/ buddy.
love your problem solving ..great show ty sir
Brent that Plymouth with Black and Red Bucket Seats, Automatic Floor Shift with a Console and a 273 Cu.V8 is a Pretty Rare Car ,Worth Restoring 👌
Totally worth the time nice find.
Great drone shots of you driving. I always liked that body style. Thanks for the video.
You brought back a lot of memories. Inherited my grandparents 66 dodge dart 2 door, when I was a young buck. Thank you so much, God bless.