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Thanks. Don't have the emblem. Used to do some photo interpretation in the military. Of the three measurements, "Z" is the easiest to get and is the least subjective. Given "Z", I can determine "X" & "Y" for good placement. Position masking tape on "X" axis, use "XY" intersection to set...

I am in the process of applying the Demon logos on my car. What I need to know is how long is the Demon trident (dimension "Z" on the photo)?

You don't need to guess on color. Unless the car has been completely stripped before a repaint, the underside of the transmission tunnel will have the true color. The other reliable places to find the original color of the car is the body tag and build sheet. I had a good experience taking...

When I did the repaint on the mordor, I pulled the trim off.

X 2 on CudaChick1968 for powder coating. Either strip off the chrome plating or use a self-etching primer before painting. To slow down wear on paint on button, shrink wrap it with clear plastic. Clear "moving" tape can be used as well but it is difficult to manage the transition...

Suggest that bodywork be completed before prepping surface for prime and top coats. Not aware of two-stage primer. Two stage paint, color & clear coat, I know about.

Unless you are determined to do it yourself, contact Safelite. I don't think anyone in Austin has the glass, but Safelite (corporate) stocks it and can install.

Very clever. Thanks for the tip.

If you insist on paying for them, you may want to check Mr G's in Fort Worth. View/download catalog at http://www.mrgusa.com They are open 9:00 AM-4:00 PM CDST.

Year One has them. Try this: https://www.yearone.com/Catalog/chrysler.a.body/body/emblems/sail-panel

This was a $400.00 Maaco job in 2008. It is their next to the top level of service with clear coat mixed in with the paint. The top level uses a separate clear coat layer. I used the factory color code and got the color and hue that I wanted. Before committing, recommend going by the shop to...

My technique is similar to Zigs'. You may want to carefully pull off the door panels and moisture barriers. I remember the channel behind the PVW goes almost to the bottom of the door. It is possible to feed the "whiskers" past the glass, but you'll need to press the "whiskers' into the...

Don't know if this will help in your search for a donor. IIRC, the 71-73 2 dr hardtops and 4dr sedans used the same rear bumper. The 73 had the big rubber blocks and reinforcement between the bumper braces that the others did not use.

I have a problem with the ignition lock on my 73 Dart. The lock will not accept the keys I have for it and it is stuck in the on position. The steering wheel on the other hand, is locked into position. I am planning to replace the ignition and door lock cylinders. Other than to disconnect...

IMO, you're on the right track with your prep. Are you changing color? Look carefully at what's there now. Note runs and "bald" spots (like the seam under the firewall). Imagine it with a fresh coat of paint. If you're changing color, imagine a shiny coat of the new color. The tendency is...

Great paint on your 340 BTW. Thanks for re-measuring for me. I feel comfortable with the resulting calculations for placement of the decals. Mission accomplished. X=1.675" (The height of the pitchfork) Y=5.025" The emblem is level.

Thanks. What I really want is dimension Z through the pitchfork, top to bottom, chrome-to-chrome. Hook your tape measure on the highest point on the pitchfork and go straight down to the chrome tip of the center tine.

Yes. This build is going to be a tape stripe car which did not have the metal emblems. No rush needed. Thanks. P.S. I forgot to load the photo and diagram. Have since corrected my oversight. Being old is not too bad, getting old is not for sissies.

I am planning to put new insignia on a 72 Demon with tape stripes. The problem is that neither the parts manual nor the body repair manual are adequately specific about where it goes. There aren't many Demons, let alone those with decal insignia, appearing on the show field in this part of the...

I had a similar dilemma when I restored a 66 Dart GT. The only undisturbed paint I found on the car was the underside of the transmission tunnel. The paint code on mine was A4 silver. It sure looked green to me. The PPG mix for the 1966 version of A4 was correct and matched the underside of...

If you know what color you want to paint your car in the future, go ahead and clean up the engine bay and shoot it. If you don't know what color you want eventually, either black or sublime and plan on pulling the engine when you finally do re-paint the car. Regardless of which way you go...

The front and rear fender top chrome pieces on my '66 Dart GT were aluminum, not stainless steel. If the object is polished aluminum, the best protection is to have it anodized. The surest, and most destructive, way I've seen for determining if a metal is stainless or aluminum is to touch...

Same bumper used on 72 & 73 Swinger and mordor. The 73s have the hockey pucks stuffed in the face and a reinforcing plate in the rear. X 2 on BrianT's advice. If the dent is deep enough, don't be surprised if the chrome "spider webs" when beat out from behind. Chrome is nasty stuff...

Not too different. Shop I once worked in shot aircraft with DuPont Imron. Excellent paint as long as one follows the instructions on the can and uses the appropriate ancillary chemicals. My painter told me that most get in trouble when they start juggling things so they can shoot when it's...

Using a moisture filter is a good idea. It is no substitute for good maintenance on the compressor's air tank. Most air tanks have a drain on them. After finishing for the day, it is a good idea to level the tank and leave the drain open. This lets condensation flow out. Remember to close...

Torque boxes for the A-body. The wedge shaped ones go against the rails behind the front wheel, the box shaped ones go against the rails in front wheel. These are usually found in convertibles and wagons.

I feel your pain on this. I went through something like this on my 72 Demon.

Shoot! Here I was thinking/hoping that this might be a misplaced Blue Forum thread. Having a pair of unfortunate experiences with vinyl tops, I'm not a fan of them (see below). What a white top will do is raise the focal point of the car. It will show dirt more readily than a black top...

Let's face it. Unless it was a Hemi Cuda sealed in a time capsule with only enough mileage to get it home from the dealer, we're dealing with used and (too often) abused cars. If they weren't wrecked, they were neglected. By the time a lot of these cars were seven years old, they could be...

I've had to recruit a helper to adjust the hood hinges. With the helper pushing up/back on an open hood, I loosen the forward bolts on the hinges. These will be the pivot for lowering the back of the hood. Then, I loosen the rear bolts until the rear of the hood quits moving towards the cowl...