1963 Dart 170 2 Door Post Resto
Slowly getting there. A few delays but finally got some primer on the steering wheel, small parts and inside of the dash and lower valance. I know they will never get seen but didn't like the surface rust where they were never factory primed, so here we go. Was supposed to have the outside of the dash and lower valance done but life got in the way on friday (as it often does) which pushed me back. Saturday the plan was to prime them just after lunch, but then we had a big storm (only lasted 15 minutes) but as a result 6 houses up had trees down and broken off onto houses, thus causing an 8 hour power outage. Luckily, in my neighborhood anyway, no one was hurt (unfortunately other areas were not do lucky apparently), but as a result, no garage time for me.
Will try again today after work.
Super happy with how the steering wheel is looking. Really looks good for my first try at restoring a steering wheel. Tedious, but wouldn't hesitate to do another now (which is good as my wifes 51 international truck will need it done as well as possible small repairs on my 60 bel air.
I'm off this week, so hoping to get time enough out in the shop to finish the small parts and dash and reinstall the lower valance (after some minor body work) and be ready for final paint by the end of the week. May even see color early the following week if all goes well.
Slowly getting there. A few delays but finally got some primer on the steering wheel, small parts and inside of the dash and lower valance. I know they will never get seen but didn't like the surface rust where they were never factory primed, so here we go. Was supposed to have the outside of the dash and lower valance done but life got in the way on friday (as it often does) which pushed me back. Saturday the plan was to prime them just after lunch, but then we had a big storm (only lasted 15 minutes) but as a result 6 houses up had trees down and broken off onto houses, thus causing an 8 hour power outage. Luckily, in my neighborhood anyway, no one was hurt (unfortunately other areas were not do lucky apparently), but as a result, no garage time for me.
Will try again today after work.
Super happy with how the steering wheel is looking. Really looks good for my first try at restoring a steering wheel. Tedious, but wouldn't hesitate to do another now (which is good as my wifes 51 international truck will need it done as well as possible small repairs on my 60 bel air.
I'm off this week, so hoping to get time enough out in the shop to finish the small parts and dash and reinstall the lower valance (after some minor body work) and be ready for final paint by the end of the week. May even see color early the following week if all goes well.
