Start of a Dart

I would not sleep on the title/registration, its better to deal with it from the start

I know in Oregon you need a signed title and a signed and date Bill of Sale. If lost the previous owner needs to file for a lost title or pay the DMV to send a letter to the last known registered owner for release.

Agreed, it would be foolish to work on the car for a good period of time, and then find out you can't title it. I tried to register it today but needed an additional form. The owner said it was complete and ready to pick up.

Some good news, I went over this thing with a large refrigerator magnet, and I can't find even one spot of bondo. Which means unless I'm an idiot (always a possibility) this is arrow straight original sheet metal. It does need the lower rear quarters replaced, but everything else looks good.

I added a new fuel filter, as the old one looked like it was full of pudding. I will sort out the fuel tank and lines later, at least I'm catching the crap before it gets to the carb.

It needs a new battery and hold-down, on the shopping list for tomorrow.

I need to source all new keys. The ignition, doors, glovebox, and trunk locks are all shot.


I would have to axe the Ford scoop though.

Done deal! Turns out the scoop was drilled but not bolted. Pried it up with a putty knife and immediately improved the look!

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