Dartsun
Mopar Dude
Looking good, nice progress
And so it begins. 69 Dart GT resto
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Joe Mc
No Car Like A MoPar!
Been following for a long time. Great thread. Don't remember if you already did or not, but figured worth mentioning...since you have k-frame out consider welding factory stitch welds solid and possibly adding gussets to further strengthening it?
Dartvader440gt
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How do you weld in gussets? I'm not familiar with this. Any pics? I will weld the factory stitch welds while it's out.
Dartvader440gt
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Should I also go with the LCA stiffening plates from PST?
mygasser
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i'd say if you can weld and gusset the k member you're more than capable of making your own from 2/3mm plate. it's just boxing the underside or the arms.
neil.
Dartvader440gt
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So it looks like I will remove the suspension and get the k-frame cleaned and blasted. Then on to the welding.
Joe Mc
No Car Like A MoPar!
A gusset = triangle piece of flat metal placed where support (from a horizontal to vertical) is/if needed. As far as lower arm stiffening, as mentioned above flat stock welded to bottom don't cover torsion bar adjustment nuts. Look at picture online and copy.
Dartvader440gt
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I got the k-frame back from blasting. It's a mess. The previous owner couldn't weld to save his life. I have a lot of cleaning up to do.
340sFastback
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A lot of awesome metal work on that body. Amazed that spare tire well and floor were solid but other areas rotted out.
Dartvader440gt
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While Tin Cup is doing the rear wheel wells, I've been cleaning the engine bay. After about a good 10 hours on it, I'm almost done. I had to order more abrasive wheels.
Dartvader440gt
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Over 12 hours cleaning up the engine bay. Almost done.
Dartvader440gt
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Tin Cup finished the mini tubs. We'll get some primer on and seam sealer. He has to order a good spray-on undercoating for durability. I'll be cleaning up underneath before installing the axle and fuel tank along with all the hardware.
mygasser
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had you considered tintable bedliner for underneath? you can 'tint' it body colour for a nicer look.
neil.
neil.
Dartvader440gt
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Yes, that is the direction we are going. Something durable to protect while driving.
Dartvader440gt
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Tin Cup is on to the front now. Filling in some holes, repairing dings and patching the holes from fenderwell headers.
hcallaway
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Lots of fun looking at your progress. You are doing a great job. Keep hitting it hard.
340sFastback
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Body is really coming together. Gonna be a super nice car when done. Worth it all the way.
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