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  1. Map63Vette

    67 Dart 2 door hardtop rear window info

    Huh, wonder why they don't list 67 on most of the rear gaskets they sell then. By the way, beautiful color on that car!
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    67 Dart 2 door hardtop rear window info

    I've been trying to find videos and pictures online, but I'm never sure what sort of work has been done on any car I find. From this picture though it looks an awful lot like the regular 68+ style trim on the back.
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    67 Dart 2 door hardtop rear window info

    So I've had the trim to convert my 67 2 door hardtop Dart to the 68+ style gasket for a while now, but just saw that justmopar.com has the front windshield gasket with brand new lockstrip available. I realize the later style trim is probably the nicer option, but I'm not terribly fond of the...
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    Is windshield trim necessary?

    Hmm, I think I can get a reasonable idea from that. Mine has a bit of a gap already because a large portion of my lock strip is missing and the gasket is pretty dry and starting to curl a bit. I think it's actually leaking between the window and the gasket, not the gasket and the frame based...
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    Is windshield trim necessary?

    Yeah, that's sort of where I stand now. I have a 67 gasket with failing lock strips that is letting water past to the inside of the glass when the wind blows it up to the top of the windshield. I was planning to just buy a 68 gasket to replace the 67 one, but not get the clip on trim and just...
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    Is windshield trim necessary?

    Hmm, guess that makes sense. I can't decide if I really want to sink the money in the trim or not since the car isn't really a show piece and more just a fun project/experiment with the 5.7 Hemi swap and T56. Anyone have any pictures with the trim removed just to see? Realistically I don't...
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    Is windshield trim necessary?

    So like many before, I have a 67 Dart with the lock strip style windshield gasket that just rained on me on the inside of the car on the way to work this morning. I normally don't drive it in the rain, but I didn't have much choice today. I'm planning to just buy a 68/9 gasket to replace the...
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    pop rivets for a transmission hump?

    That's what I just did with my T56 swap. Have a small flux wire mig, but it doubles as a plasma on thinner stuff if you're not careful (read as: melts through in a hurry). Was sitting there, welder in hand about to try to put new tunnel pieces in place and decided there was probably a better...
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    Plasti Dip

    Thicker coats also make it come off easier from what I hear. It does tend to have a bit of texture to it, but I've also heard that spray technique can help to smooth it out. Did a dash in a 94 Viper with it and have been really happy with that. Tried doing the "windows" between spokes on a...
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    horn restoration

    There's some variety of diaphram in the horns to make the sound. What exactly it's made of it probably the big question. Guessing they're mostly metal, but could possibly have some rubber in there as well. The main concern I'd have would be making sure they were good and dry before putting...
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    1968 Dodge Dart GT Front Grill -> 1967 Dodge Dart GT

    Oh, heck, you're in KC. I might be up for that one. Still actually have the stock wiring in the car and for the time being I've just put some little LED bars under the bumper with double sided tape as reverse lights. They work okay, but I don't think they're probably bright enough in the...
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    1968 Dodge Dart GT Front Grill -> 1967 Dodge Dart GT

    I have a 69 grille in my 67, not that it fits particularly well, but it's there. Bought it that way, so I'm not sure what all changed with it. I know they put 69 rear quarter skins on the car, don't remember if they did the front or not, but I still have the 67 tail lights anyway. Thought...
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    Sanding floor pans Sucks

    I did POR-15 on my floorboards when I got the car. They were actually in pretty good shape and still had pretty good paint on them, but I wanted it sealed better, especially since I know old cars don't always seal that well. Just pulled the carpets the other day for my trans swap and the floor...
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    The new norm, flat / no shine colors.......

    A well done satin is very impressive as well to me. Just gives it that real smooth look with enough sheen to look finished.
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    The new norm, flat / no shine colors.......

    Yeah, I think half the fun with old cars is bringing them back from the edge. I look at pictures of when I first bought my car and where it is now and it's crazy how much has changed in just a few years.
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    The new norm, flat / no shine colors.......

    I never really understood the patina look. The care for it (or lack of) is pretty easy I suppose, but it just doesn't make a lot of sense to me. What's even weirder is the fake patina, like painting several colors and sanding through them. To go through that much effort to make something look...
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    The new norm, flat / no shine colors.......

    I like a satin more than a flat. Still a little bit of sheen, but not total gloss. Seems the older I've gotten (I know, 26 isn't exactly old) the more I prefer things a little more muted. I used to be all about chrome, but lately have started liking a little more variety. There's a really...
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    POLL-Paint or undercoat?

    I just went straight POR-15 when I did my floors and roof. Since it's all covered in carpet and headliner you never see it, so color didn't really matter to me. I have some extra foil back insulation under the carpets to try to help cut down some heat and noise on the cheap. Drove the car...
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    Post to Hardtop conversion

    I'm not 100% sure, but I think that the post and hardtop models have a different height roof. You could get the look of a hardtop by taking the post out, but a full conversion would probably require an entire roof transplant. I have some windshield trim that is about 1-2 inches longer on the A...
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    Single Stage or Base/Clear??

    I actually have a single stage on my 71 Corvette, but mainly just because my dad and I painted it in our garage. I would say base/clear is the way to go though. The single stage looks okay, but it doesn't have as deep of a gloss and like mentioned it's pretty hard to do any buffing without...
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    windshield squirters?????

    Don't know how original you want to go, but I think the local parts store may have some generic ones you might be able to use. I think they are a screw on type though, so I'm not sure what you need.
  22. Map63Vette

    67 Dart rear quater window roller

    I think that's what you're supposed to do. They have one roller that says it's a press on, and I was pretty sure it was that one since I ordered it by mistake. You could call them and double check.
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    67 Dart rear quater window roller

    Might depend on how bad all the rollers are. That white one I believe is replaceable through RT Specialties, not so sure about the two that ride inside the metal part.
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    flat black paint job

    Harley makes a nice flat that they call denim. I think it's along the route of a regular black and a satin type clear over it. It's nice and smooth to the touch, so I think it cleans up easy. I know my flat black hood scoop has some weird water characteristics, I think the denim finish is...
  25. Map63Vette

    You guys like?

    Depends on the look you're going for. I think it makes it looks pretty mean.
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    DIY quality paint job

    I would certainly agree with the base coat clear coat approach, gives you a lot more opportunity to fix problems before you get to the final product. The single stage stuff I used on the Vette is nice for a quick job since it's mostly spray it and forget it, but if you want to fix anything you...
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    DIY quality paint job

    My dad and I painted my 71 Corvette in our garage. It didn't turn out too bad, the big issue was that it was a single stage paint. This made it hard to buff out since you got into the color real quick. The other main issue is keeping the dust down to minimize overspray. Throwing some good...
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    69 dart quarter window

    Yeah, I think all you need is the roller that goes on the ball side of the pivot. It should just press on, so you shouldn't need the whole assembly, just the roller (the bottom one on the picture). I had the same issue on one side of my car, but luckily had the other side to know what I was...
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    Trim Identification Needed

    I shot you a PM, I'd love to get rid of these, they're just taking up space now and I can't use them. I have an ad up in the for sale section, but I haven't seen any action on them so far.
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    Trim Identification Needed

    So if a 4 door or 2 door post has a taller roof line, does it have a different back window as well? For that matter, does the back window change throughout the years to any degree? Still trying to figure out what the lower rear window trim is off of. Looks like it's a little flatter curve...
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