1967 Dodge Dart Project first test drive

[Wilson0208]

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2 1/2 years in the making. 1967 Dart took down to bare metal and replaced both quarters. Sealed with DuPont DTM Epoxy dark and 1 coat of 2k high fill buff. Blocked once to get a base line. Single stage urethane Sublime green in the engine bay for durability. Originally a 273 auto car, now has a 1970 340 .030 over with 6 pack U code heads, polished with a 3 angle valve job, Lunati Bracketmaster 292 duration cam with Hedman Headers, Performer Intake with 750cfm Edelbrock on top. Also running an Edelbrock pro-flo electric fuel pump. Trans is a TCI Streetfighter A904 with a 2800 stall Hughes converter, shortened 8.8 with 373 limited slip out back. Running on donuts, lol! Heading to the body shop next to get straight. Originally a kk medium terquoise, I'm opting for a custom mixed Sublime Green (little more green, little less yellow) Will try and get some pics up once I find them.

 

[67Dart273]

This ought'a be GGOOOOODDD!!!!

 

[mguner]

 

[clinteg]

This is a nice build so far. Engine sounds great too!

 

[Wilson0208]

I should have some early engine fitting pics tomorrow. Best part of this build is I bought as a basket case, and found the broadcast sheet under the rear seat. When I stripped the paint off the shell, the numbers on the core support and the passenger side tail section match the numbers on the build sheet. Also it still had the original Mopar Warranty card on the inside of the glove box. I'm building this car for my Dad who instilled this love of Ma Mopar in me as a young man. Unfortunately he lost his left leg last year (thank goodness its an Auto) and is still as feisty as ever.

 

[Wilson0208]

Here is the fender tag and broadcast sheet.

 

[Wilson0208]

Here are a couple pics with my son helping me remove paint. Took FOREVER..... notice weather change. Snow in the beginning, and shorts by the end before priming. Couldn't find any other "before" primer pics. ops:

 

[greenswinger]

congrats man! I know that felt great!

 

[Wilson0208]

Some color work to the Eng, Original trans (not the TCI), and Headers.

 

[Wilson0208]

Rebuilt the 8.8, shortened the one side and cut off brackets and welded on new 8.75 spring perches. All new calipers and rotors on and test fit the 8" wheels.

 

[Wilson0208]

Time to straighten this pig out.

 

[Abodybomber]

Looks like mine,nice work so far...

 

[Valiant69er]

Sounds great. Nice build.




Our 69 Valiant build - http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=116288

 

[Townie]

Very cool! I'll be watching this. ��

 

[Wilson0208]

More body work and beginning of priming and blocking.

 

[Wilson0208]

Time for some panel color.

 

[rapom65]

Beautiful work, like the paint. Don't make it too pretty. Ya got to drive them like you built them = fast. Subscribed.

 

[Wilson0208]

No doubt! I figure it's like my Dad would say. If it's worth doing, then it's worth doing right! I have had some great help getting it straight and clean. Long road still to go though.

 

[360DartGT66]

Dude! That is EXCACTLY how I want my car to sound! Do you mind if I link to your video in my build thread?

 

[LocuMob]

Nice work! Man I have a lot of work ahead of me with my car.

 

[Wilson0208]

Dude! That is EXCACTLY how I want my car to sound! Do you mind if I link to your video in my build thread?

Sure. Go ahead! Thanks

 

[Wilson0208]

A little snag on the priming. Went to remove the striker and it tore out. Definitely not planned.......

 

[Wilson0208]

Got it all fixed up. Time for finish/wet sanding the body.

 

[Wilson0208]

Body wet sanding then a bath. Almost time for some green!

 

[KosmicKuda]

Got it all fixed up. Time for finish/wet sanding the body.

When i drove my 68 from CA to Ohio, I got pulled over by 3 cops in 3 different states. (CA, NV, and CO) Anyway, one of the cops opened the passenger door to talk to me and it was the last time that door opened for awhile. The latch post sheet metal gave out during the trip and the door was jammed closed. Had to open it from the backside with the quarter panel interior trim removed. I can't remember exactly how I did it but I think I cut around the post from the back.

The thin sheet metal FATIGUES over time because the weight of the door rides on the post. The door and post should probably should be adjusted so it doesn't ride on the post so much.

If you just weld the missing piece back in place and grind flush, it'll probably happen again. If not to you then your son in 40 years.

I drilled the spot welds out of the Ohio-shaped cage that holds the floating nut inside the quarter, welded a larger second plate on the back side of the pillar, then re-welded the cage back into place. Now I have an overlapping double thickness of metal that should last for a long time. Did it to both doors.
You might consider that.

But, good work on the car so far. I bet your son thinks it's his!