20 years

F21 · Feb 12, 2020

So just like lots of other people car has been apart for 20 years
I bought this 1973 Plymouth duster in 1997 brought it home freshened up the engine with cam port and polished heads and intake put a 3500 stall converter in it and swapped out the rear axle for 8 3/4 put an Auburn Pro differential in it and 391 gear super stock springs drove the car for two months in 1999 and after Say a handful of times at the dragstrip blew the transmission after that completely disassembled the car what a big mistake now 20 years later here is a picture from when it ran

F21 · Feb 12, 2020

I will be posting pics along the way

pa340dart · Feb 12, 2020

So. You’re going to put the puzzle back together. Will be watching. I hope you bagged and tagged every nut bolt etc
I’m in the same boat
Took my car apart in 1983 settled divorce in 1986. (Got car

). Put in storage life college career health got in the way. Now at 65 bucket list to resurrect it from bare shell
Oh mine 70 dart swinger 340. 4sp 3.91 plum crazy #match
Will be watching :popcorn:

F21 · Feb 12, 2020

So after taking it apart I sent it out to have it blasted I put two coats of epoxy primer on it it’s been sitting ever cents here are some pics at the sandblaster

Keith Mopar · Feb 12, 2020

From those pics the car looks to be in real good shape. Doesn't look like it needs much rust repair. How are the quarters?

Tad · Feb 12, 2020

Man, do I know this situation as well. I have a 65 Dart GT I bought about a year ago because I missed driving a classic. In2016 I bought a 69 super bee project. Took it apart and have moved the pieces twice now. Finally got it going back together.......slowly.

moparmat2000 · Feb 12, 2020

It's called life. It gets in the way of allowing you to concentrate of getting things done. Back when I was young and single I used to get these cars done quicker, but they are getting older and in rougher shape when you find them. Parts aren't as easy to find like they used to be in the junkyards everywhere etc. Sometimes other things like kids, family and other assorted sundries kinda put a wrench in it all too. I am working my *** off to retire at 62, possibly 60 if I play my cards right, then will get up in the morning, drink a cup of coffee, and go out in my shop all day to work on my junk. Hopefully I dont croak before then. Kids will be grown and gone by then, I will have my free time back.

Heywodja · Feb 12, 2020

^^^^ same here^^^^

pishta · Feb 12, 2020

me 3. Have a 5yr old, put me in the holding pattern for sure.

F21 · Feb 12, 2020

Replaced quarter on passenger side before I sent it to the blaster I was young and dumb should’ve just patched it very little rust on it the other side it needs a little work it’s solid but needs attention

moparmat2000 · Feb 12, 2020

pishta said:
me 3. Have a 5yr old, put me in the holding pattern for sure.

My youngest is 7. I put him to work in the garage with me on a 69 notchback that will be his with his own sweat equity so lately we get out there more often. Mostly just weekends though.

Dana67Dart · Feb 12, 2020

I find the parts you don't take off you don't have to put back on.

I also found that if I can't get things back together in a week end or two I'm screwed.

Had a 68 mustang started as an engine rebuild, then an engine compartment cleaning and repaint. 1 year later the entire thing was disassembled in a storage unit. Shell sat on parents driveway for 5 years. Finally sold the parts and scrapped the shell, too bad rust free CA car.

pishta · Feb 12, 2020

moparmat2000 said:
My youngest is 7. I put him to work in the garage with me on a 69 notchback that will be his with his own sweat equity so lately we get out there more often. Mostly just weekends though.

My 13 year old is gonna get "Baby Blue", my beater '83 B2000 pickup...5sp, dents, rust and all! Go ahead son, hit that trash can!

F21 · Feb 13, 2020

So about a month ago I went to my brothers house and Retrieved the car out of his garage

69superbee · Feb 13, 2020

F21 said:
So about a month ago I went to my brothers house and Retrieved the car out of his garage

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following!

eagerly awaiting progress updates!

good luck.

F21 · Feb 13, 2020

So after getting it home and in the garage this is what I’m dealing with Doors hood trunk roof all in good shape quarters and tail panel need some bump work now it’s time to get busy

barbee6043 · Feb 13, 2020

Buy one someone else took apart!! lol I have done it many times over the years, BUT now days all the parts better be there, not to mention all the unique bolts, screws!! Like said^^, there are few of these old cars left in any boneyard, and if so, 8oo mi. away!!!
I been looking for a 71- up B body project. I will not pay the price for a sorta restored ( ha) driver. When I do find a project, it is either a mess lacking all kinds of parts, or taken apart scattered everywhere. A cheap roller missing stuff eventually would cost a fortune in buying all the stuff MIA!

F21 · Feb 14, 2020

OK so let’s take a vote I’m doing my K frame axle and all suspension components Black I was thinking high-gloss black on the K frame and axle and a semi gloss on the rest of the suspension components or high-gloss on everything what’s your thoughts

Jadaharabi · Feb 14, 2020

Black K member and aluminum for the components or metallic silver. That's my vote.

F21 · Feb 14, 2020

Interesting silver And what for the leaf springs and the driveshaft gloss black

barbee6043 · Feb 14, 2020

You can buy a spray can of a natural steel color, works good if clean metal , especially if epoxy primed, like rear springs. . I would say semi gloss on black parts. Correct is duplicating the fatory, but lke hw many people today would spray a car in single stage and not bc/cc? ( me for one)

F21 · Feb 18, 2020

After hours of laying on my back scuffing And sanding finally got her ready for paint took it up to work
Finished up some last minute welding and then into the paint booth because I am too ADD to focus on the whole car at once just did the engine bay and underside next I will work on rear axle and suspension going to get as much of the car put together as I can then work on the bodywork