John's 66 Dart GT covertible restoration

It has been a while since I have gotten to update the progress I have made on the car.

10/15/14 I finally got the front suspension back on the car with all new components and anything that could fit in the powdercoat oven powdercoated. The car is finally back to a " roller " status and I will be getting the floor pans, and body panels welded on this winter. The car is coming together slowly but surely. First I need to sandblast the underside of the chassis/floor pans and put some POR15 on.

The only issue I had with getting all the suspsension back on was the torsion bar dust boots, I used the energy suspension boots. Those things were a pita to get on, I used the " socket " method(slipping a socket into the boot until it was big enough to slip over the end of the torsion bar, could never get a big enough socket to actually slide into the rubber even with WD-40) I eventually boiled the boots for 10 mins and they slipped right over the torsion bars and I would suggest that to anyone who gets them to do as well.

I have also brought back a 318, and a A833 :burnout: from my dads house in VA. Ill be using the 318 in the Dart, but ill be keeping the A833 for a future project.

Quick question for you guys, what have you all used to get the sound deadening off the inside of the rear quarter panels? I havent tried to take it off yet, but I would like to get it all of and re apply after body work/paint.

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Sound Deadening. Firstly, do not use extreme heat....as I am sure you know, warped panels for sure. I used aircraft stripper, but wear a mask....and I mean a good mask as this stuff is wicked and will burn your lungs. Non flammable stuff is available. Mine had oodles of this stuff on it, but after much work, it is off. Good sharp chisels work too, but can leave trails on the opposing side. Welcome. sgrip65