Project`67 Dart GT 340 A500

[Junior340]

Good news is solid metal hiding under there. Just Bakersfield dirt.
Seal compared to original is going to work just less rubber in certain spots.
BAD news is glass is wrong. I purchased it and the seal together long time ago but never noticed big difference at top. Old glass in front. Wonder what it fits?

 

[Devinism]

I got the tires balanced so on they go.
Seem to be hard to center really well since the OD of shank is a tad small, but I think I got it. Dropped the front just a hair since I always knew it was high LF. Last picture is after lowered. Hardly noticeable. Next dry road day I will test drive and align it.
O yeah need to finish cleaning center caps and a logo for centers since 2 of the original are not coming out well.
Ideas are welcome!!!. ( no Britney Spears lol) 1 3/4 OD will fit. View attachment 1716348694View attachment 1716348695View attachment 1716348696

Hi Andy
Looks familiar.

My "family" back in the 70s

 

[Kern Dog]

Good news is solid metal hiding under there. Just Bakersfield dirt.
Seal compared to original is going to work just less rubber in certain spots.
BAD news is glass is wrong. I purchased it and the seal together long time ago but never noticed big difference at top. Old glass in front. Wonder what it fits?View attachment 1716357958

Bakersfield dirt....

 

[Junior340]

Bakersfield dirt....

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[Junior340]

Hi Andy
Looks familiar.View attachment 1716358616
My "family" back in the 70sView attachment 1716358617

What engine is in the yellow one?

 

[Junior340]

Lock strip came in from Precision, it looks good. I will see how it fits soon as glass comes in.
Taking all the little staples on top that held vinyl top down out (.dems a bugger to get out)and will put a coat of Chassis saver down before glass installation.

 

[Devinism]

What engine is in the yellow one?

340 in both.
The stock GTS "tow car" ran 14.20s all day.
The "almost stock" 340 Swinger ran 12.50s @113

 

[Junior340]

340 in both.
The stock GTS "tow car" ran 14.20s all day.
The "almost stock" 340 Swinger ran 12.50s @113

Fun times

 

[Junior340]

Seal area is cleaning up nicely I think.
Love that color.

 

[Junior340]

I filled the canyon just to see how it would turn out. Glue still wet.
New dash pad out of the budget for now so its fun to see what I can do.
I'm not restoring for now just want to have fun

 

[Clelan]

That dash repair looks great!

Cley

 

[Junior340]

That dash repair looks great!

Cley

Thanks Cley

 

[Junior340]

I spayed the dash with some texture paint to doll it up a bit more while apart.

 

[Junior340]

 

[mopowers]

That dash pad repair looks great. What product did you use for the repair.

 

[Junior340]

That dash pad repair looks great. What product did you use for the repair.

J-B Weld AutoWeld https://a.co/d/8K77PkJ
Pretty sure it was this one, I can double check Tomorrow
Correction below

 

[Junior340]

J-B Weld AutoWeld https://a.co/d/8K77PkJ
Pretty sure it was this one, I can double check Tomorrow

It is the same brand but the one I used is Plastic bonder.

 

[Junior340]

That dash pad repair looks great. What product did you use for the repair.

50139 JB weld

 

[Junior340]

Nothing too exciting to show but I sealed up the vinyl top staple holes with chassis saver. I think I ready to go pick up the windshield and get it in.

 

[Junior340]

Inner rear fender well finds.

 

[Junior340]

Put down a coat of Chassis Saver since we had some signs of surface rust from rear window seal leaking. Good solid metal at least.

 

[Junior340]

New glass came in and it looks like it will fit.

 

[hcallaway]

Loved installing the rear window. Front glass was 10 times harder.

 

[Junior340]

Loved installing the rear window. Front glass was 10 times harder.

Dang I thought other way around as this is front.
Rear is next with a seal.
Come help!!!

 

[hcallaway]

You can pick up my trials and tribulations here. Rear Glass
1968 Dodge Dart GT Sleeping Beauty?

1968 Dodge Dart GT Sleeping Beauty?
Around post 158 Front Glass
Also post 174 where the real work started.
Just remember with the front glass, the sun and being able to see what you are doing makes all the difference. Also an extra set of hands is a plus.