I just found this thread.... Outstanding effort here gentlemen, I am an older guy and remember the race cars of the late 60's and 70's well. Glad you guys have the time, energy, effort, talent and $$ to pull this off.
Sounds like things are going to work out. With the paint work being done they were going to have to prep the roof and doors any way to blend so the only other prep work in on the fenders and cowl. Some additional paint and clear and you are good......
It will probably be a fight with Progressive..... Pick a good shop to fix the Dart, one that knows how to deal with insurance companies. Most body shops that work on old stuff don't have much experience dealing with insurance companies. I have been a catastrophic insurance adjuster (auto) for 12...
Its a Hot Rod.....build it like you want! At shows I walk past lots of Novas and Camaros when I see something like this, the fact is has an LS in it would take some of the wind out of my sails but I can fully understand why and would not rag on the owner that he "destoyed" the car, hell its a...
Having owned a turbo 76 Datsun 610 back in the day I know where you are coming from. You are an engine swaping fool! Nothing wrong with different, it just don't float everyones boat.
Good work....I can tell this is not your first rodeo. My hat is off to you for saving that rusty hulk and building what looks like is going to be a nice Duster.