1963 Dart 170 2 Door Post Resto
A little more progress. Slowly checking each item off the list. Got the last two inner fender stone shields cleaned up, painted and reinstalled. OCD sucks. Took forever to get them as clean as I wanted. Look nice now though. Got the weatherstrip that runs up the front of the doors along the vent windows installed as well.
Took the front tires off to get them ready to be sanded and repainted due to the paint being damaged when the tires were installed. Replaced the front drums as well while I was at it. They were in decent shape but I got new Raybestos ones cheap so I went for it. Had to cut the swedges though. I didn't like the idea of spending over $100 on a toll I'd rarely use so I decided to try the idea I saw on line. I bought a cheap 16mm (5/8") hole saw and proceeded to remove the pilot drill. Then I just slid the hole saw over the wheel stud and drilled them out. I was careful not to touch the threads of the studs. I read you can slice a piece of copper pipe and wrap the stud for protection but I didn't. I also got lucky and the depth of the hole saw I used was perfect. it would bottom out on the stud as soon as it got past the drum. Barely scratched the hub. (I was careful just in case any way). Drums popped off easy and the new ones fit perfect.
Getting down to the small stuff now. Once the paint is all finished it's just fit the carpet and trim. Then install the radio, glove box, kick panels and seats.
Wife can't wait to be driving around in it. Really likes how it is coming out.
A little more progress. Slowly checking each item off the list. Got the last two inner fender stone shields cleaned up, painted and reinstalled. OCD sucks. Took forever to get them as clean as I wanted. Look nice now though. Got the weatherstrip that runs up the front of the doors along the vent windows installed as well.
Took the front tires off to get them ready to be sanded and repainted due to the paint being damaged when the tires were installed. Replaced the front drums as well while I was at it. They were in decent shape but I got new Raybestos ones cheap so I went for it. Had to cut the swedges though. I didn't like the idea of spending over $100 on a toll I'd rarely use so I decided to try the idea I saw on line. I bought a cheap 16mm (5/8") hole saw and proceeded to remove the pilot drill. Then I just slid the hole saw over the wheel stud and drilled them out. I was careful not to touch the threads of the studs. I read you can slice a piece of copper pipe and wrap the stud for protection but I didn't. I also got lucky and the depth of the hole saw I used was perfect. it would bottom out on the stud as soon as it got past the drum. Barely scratched the hub. (I was careful just in case any way). Drums popped off easy and the new ones fit perfect.
Getting down to the small stuff now. Once the paint is all finished it's just fit the carpet and trim. Then install the radio, glove box, kick panels and seats.
Wife can't wait to be driving around in it. Really likes how it is coming out.
