Mike.... A lot of work done, but little by little got it done. I want to thanks FABO members for their support. Bought many parts from members here to get it done and learned a lot from the members here. The front plate on the car is the original from the dealership. It was purchased in 1967 by a lady and only had 62,000 miles when I bought it. I am the second owner. A lot of rust as you guys can see, but is a beauty now.
66 Dart Owners thread
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Paul King
MrPJK
Very Nice
rod7515
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Psegarra, That car looks stunning. Your chrome looks nice and the interior pops! Very nice work. You still havent found a rear window?
Rod
Rod
Thank you Rod... You are part of it since I bought some parts from you to get it done... Still looking for the rear back glass, but looking for one around Florida if I can find it. Had one shipped, but it was in a thousand pieces when came in. I would rather pick it up myself somewhere in Florida. Take care Rod and thank you again..
66 Dart 273 hipo
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I didn’t know there was a thread just for 66 darts, can I join?
You're here. Welcome!
CudaFactHackJob
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That's interesting. I have a sbp one I could put in my 66 and it would be sorta original. I'm rethinking the 8.8 idea.
Interesting....
This is my very first car and same car I took my drivers test in as this was my sister and brother n law car I bought from them when I turn 21 I am 64 now
Car was originally silver with black interior and 225 automatic now it is 318 with 4spd but soon changing back to automatic transmission
Car was originally silver with black interior and 225 automatic now it is 318 with 4spd but soon changing back to automatic transmission
MaydenTexas
Do it right or don't do it at all
Thanks to the Toolman for linking me to this thread. I have recently started a rebuild of a 66 GT. Does anyone else here have one restored with the original QQ1 paint color. Mine was in an accident sometime in her past and repainted, the color match was horrible from what I can see and the body work they did was trash. Will post a pic of the car pre-tear down but would love to see what the color should look like.
cudamark
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Yours isn't all that far off. It's almost a maroon color. Look under the trunk lid, fender tag, windshield moldings, etc, to see some original paint color. My '66 rag top is that color, but, it's going to be painted bright red in the future!
MaydenTexas
Do it right or don't do it at all
I have already started A LOT!!! of tear down in the short few weeks I have had her and findidng the orig paint in places and it looks considerably lighter than the brownish maroon she looks now. Just hoping to see what it looks like fresh. The orig rag top on mine was gone but found remnants of it under the trim around the windows and it was white.
cudamark
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Yeah, mine had a white top too. Gonna get a black one. White looks great for a few months, then starts to look dull and shabby IMO. I guess if you're going to keep it in the garage all the time, it might last a bit longer, but, I'm going to drive mine!
MaydenTexas
Do it right or don't do it at all
Plan on driving mine also but as I got the car from my Dad, except for a few minor updates like disc breaks (hate drums) and possibly a few engine mods (within offered factory specs) he has bound me to keep her as original as possible.
Proud, new owner of a '66 Dart 270. Just acquired today. So happy to be part of this group finally!
Paul King
MrPJK
CudaFactHackJob
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Has anybody put front flares on the back?
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Betty White a Ginger dart
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My 66 gt hard top is finley all welded up and ready for paint. When it is done it will be a DDart clone in WW1 white with no undercoating. This meant I had to do all the welds and repairs to the bottom of the car as if it was body work. The car has a Qa1 4 link on relocated perches. Uscar tool level 3 frame stiffing kit. The dart is powered by a Mopar performance 360 magnum crate engine dresses to look like a 273 commando Using the 273 timing case cover, Timing marker, valve covers and air cleaner. The car also has Fitech fuel injection with fuel injection gas tank. The car is stopped by 4 wheel willwood disk. With the mini tub the car should handle 12” tires with no problems. Enjoy the photos
Nice!!!!
CudaFactHackJob
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Ya, that flare is a little smaller and round at the top.
mopowers
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I've been getting some work done on my pile lately - suspension is done. Now I've just been cleaning up the underside so I can paint it and get the car back on the ground. I ended up scraping off 26 lbs of undercoating! Only thing left is patching the trans tunnel to make room for the 727 and scatter shield and it'll be back on the ground.
Betty White a Ginger dart
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It’s looking good. I used oven cleaner to take off the under coating. I just sprayed the yellow can left it over night and pressure washed it off. It only took about an hour of actual work. It will take the paint off with the undercoating. I guess the D Dart didn’t even have seam sealer. I don’t think I want to make my tribute car that accurately. The rattling would drive you crazy!
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