1971 Dart Swinger - Here we go...

At this point, I hadn't spent too much time inside the car.

The previous owner had stripped the interior out (I have all the important stuff and it's in decent shape). Frankly, the heat of the summer made the interior kind of unpleasant to be in. Despite the car being free of seats, panels, carpet, and roof lining, there is a $#!tload of mice poop...tiny gems of love sprinkling at you at each entry into the car, coming from all crevices...

One cool and dry evening, I decided it had been too long since I started the car and pulled it out for some air and work. Unfortunately, I'm an idiot.

While trying to hold a phone conversation, I popped in the car, started putting the key in the ignition. Fortunately, I immediately realized I was putting the DOOR key in the ignition. Unfortunately, a 43 year old lock cylinder decided it wouldn't let go. Needless to say, the old key broke. Time to take the column apart...

I didn't get any picture of the process when I was taking it apart, but I did get one after. The dash and column were this weird dark green color (with yellow door inners and panels, and gold exterior...nice!

The attached photo is of it done (note the rim blow steering wheel).