1963 Dart 170 2 Door Post Resto

So, this is becoming a broken record type of bad joke. Once again, two steps forward, one step back.

Finished cleaning up the window openings for the headliner install. Came out pretty good overall. I can live with it. Got the door weatherstrip/windlace installed. I really like the fit and quality of this material. Looks really nice too. Even put the pinch weld windlace around the rear side windows (wish I could find the fabric covered pinch weld strips like original but oh well).

Here's where my one step backwards comes in. This time it was entirely my fault. I went to install the windshield weatherstrip (test fit) and discovered it was 3 inches too short on the sides (that was as far as I got). What?? Took down the numbers and checked online to discover I had a 61-62 dart/lancer windshield weatherstrip. Checked my emails with National and yup, that's what I asked for. No idea how I messed that one up. Don't know if it was a previous mistake on their old website or my mistake all the way. Probably the latter. Either way, called them up and ordered the correct one. They are great to deal with as they will take back the old one and credit me for it minus restocking despite being opened. (never got it dirty or modified it in any way, nor did I apply the sealant to it luckily. Good thing I test fitted it.) In the end I'll only be out $30-$40. Biggest thing I'm disappointed about is I wanted to install the windshield tomorrow. Hopefully it will show up by friday as I took the day off. Be nice to get that all buttoned up by the weekend and focus on the interior.

Also received my radio I purchased on ebay. Not a Mopar specific, but looks almost the same. Only difference is the knobs, while the same shape, are black, as are the push buttons, and it doesn't say dart on the dial. Also the bezel is a little different, but won't be really noticable. The nice thing is the bezel is actually metal, not plastic, which I like. Just need to get it cleaned up and tested. Got it nice and cheap so I took a chance. Funny thing is after I bought it I was surfing the internet on 63 Dart 170's for pictures for ideas/references and found a 63 Dart 170 in unrestored condition with the exact same radio in it. Must have been a dealer option I guess.