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  1. oldguy

    Blacked out, flat black, "murdered out" Lets talk FLAT BLACK!!

    I wanted the flat black rat rod look for my 63 Dart. I used Caterpillar's semi-gloss black enamel with an overcoat of Rustoleum's fine textured flat black.It gave me the primer texture I wanted and also sealed everything so I don't have the moisture absorbing problem you get with primer. Whole...
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    Cat Whisker Install Questions

    2 door with quarter windows or 4 door? My 63 Dart 2 door sedan is really easy to get to and my friends 65 Val 4 door is not a problem either so I'm not understanding what your problem is. Sorry. Mike
  3. oldguy

    Dart trunk weather stripping

    Here's mine. Just got 'er done! Mike
  4. oldguy

    painting my 71 dart bumpers...

    I'm doing my Dart in flat black and since the bumpers were old and rusty I had them stripped at a chrome shop and then straightened them and painted them with Rustoleum texture paint. Looks really good and I don't have to worry about scratches. If you're not going black I'd stay with chrome or...
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    Need nickle and dime parts...where?

    I think Edelbrock has the kickdown bracket. Check out thru Jegs or summit. Good luck. Mike
  6. oldguy

    Wiper Arm Removal

    You probably don't want them polished. The glare could blind you while you're driving. Could be pretty funny for your buds tho! LOL Mike
  7. oldguy

    63 Dart hood emblem

    Found some of those at my NAPA store in the help type section. Good luck! Mike
  8. oldguy

    Stock 65 Valiant Slant Six engine bay pictures?

    Oops! Forgot about the windshield washer! It's out of a 70's mopar don't remember which one. Ran a couple of wires to a switch under the dash. Works good. Mike
  9. oldguy

    Stock 65 Valiant Slant Six engine bay pictures?

    Here is my 63 Dart. Stock except fot electronic ignition. Wrapped the wiring in some yellow tubing. Hope it helps. Mike
  10. oldguy

    Trunk paint

    Why does it have to be correct? Does that add to the driveabilty? Just asking. Mike
  11. oldguy

    The Missile's Front Bumper Choice

    Maybe if it were sitting a lot lower so it looked more like ground effects. Mike
  12. oldguy

    Redoing my 63 Dart

    Got some work done so it's time for an update. This time the door repair to date. Used an old door for a patch. Used JB weld as an epoxy. Wanted to try fixing the door with out welding. I'm welding the rest of the body work just wanted to try it on the door to try to cut down on the warping...
  13. oldguy

    Redoing my 63 Dart

    Just noticed I probably put this in the wrong place. If that's so would someone please move it? Thanks Mike
  14. oldguy

    Redoing my 63 Dart

    I'm going to attempt to show what I've had to rebuild on my Dart. Started by trying to fix some cracks in previous body work. really found a mess under the Bondo! Since I have to do the work thought I might try to share my pain! I am first showing what I found and then what I am doing to...
  15. oldguy

    How to strip chrome?

    Thanx Tom! Mike
  16. oldguy

    How to strip chrome?

    Thanx much guys! As soon as I read it I remembered muriatic acid! My older brother owned part of a chrome shop back in the early 60's and for the life of me I couldn't remember. I would have asked him but he lives in Minn and doesn't do email! LOL I do remember you have to be very careful...
  17. oldguy

    How to strip chrome?

    Guys, I need a little help. i want to strip the chrome off my bumpers. I know there is a chemical to do that but for the life of me I can't remember what it is. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Mike
  18. oldguy

    Woe is Stinkin' Me........

    Remember the mantra, Tom. This is fun, this is fun, this is......LOL Mike
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