68 Dart Project.
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Damn nice job! I’ve kind of been lax here for the last couple years, wish I had caught your thread early on, it may have helped inspire me. I started my 68 technically in 13, but in earnest in 14. I also moved mid process. I am still going forward, but slower than I hoped, & here you are- done.
Granted, this was the 1st time I’ve done this, & had only basic hand tools when I started. I told myself it was not going to be a project that got started then left, like so many I’ve seen.
Mines out of paint, I’m fiddling with interior, wiring, gas tank/ lines & all that stuff now. I planned engine, but had someone else build it as it isn’t stock, & I have none of those tools or skills, & I want to drive it sometime soon (and have it stay together).
I will be going back through your thread for ideas, inspiration, & maybe pointers.
Congratulations, thanks, good luck, and ENJOY, you earned it!
Granted, this was the 1st time I’ve done this, & had only basic hand tools when I started. I told myself it was not going to be a project that got started then left, like so many I’ve seen.
Mines out of paint, I’m fiddling with interior, wiring, gas tank/ lines & all that stuff now. I planned engine, but had someone else build it as it isn’t stock, & I have none of those tools or skills, & I want to drive it sometime soon (and have it stay together).
I will be going back through your thread for ideas, inspiration, & maybe pointers.
Congratulations, thanks, good luck, and ENJOY, you earned it!
Thanks! Keep at your project. Even on hectic days, try to get a few minutes in on it. It keeps you thinking, active, planning and moving forward. If there’s a will there’s a way to get your project done, and lots of guys here will help and throw you ideas as needed.
As for my project, it’s pretty much done. I had to go back to the power valves and drop the jetting on the primaries for street driving, sure cleaned the idle up good. And the new Tig showed up, next will be to fab up a nice shroud. Good luck!
Countach711
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I just read through your thread, what an awesome build and a great job so kudos to you! I have an AAR hood with six-pack scoop for my '69 Barracuda on the way and am going to do struts as well. If I only take it to the strip occasionally and it will mostly be street driven, do you think I need pins as well? I really don't want them if I don't have to have them.
After reading this thread for a second time I really need to just get off of my *** and do a little here and there, eventually I'll be somewhat like Mallex, honestly you might just be my a-body hero!!!!
Countach, without digging into the thread I assume you mean making a pass with the hood latch and no pins? I’ll make sure i know what you mean before I blah blah blah.
I sure like the struts on my Dart though. I’ve installed a set on a buddies A body drag car now too. He loves them, no more hockey stick to prop the hood up between rounds.
Haha. Sometimes a guy needs to take a break. I’d imagine that it’s probably a good thing when a guy can do that. You’ll be back at it soon enough.
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