Passenger side Inner Fender- like the picture in white is correct
1974 Dodge Dart Sport rebuild
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Builderguy
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Dash rebuild is DONE. Have to touch up a couple of spots but I will do that after the car is done, just in case I scratch/damage something.
Hmmm, looking at the pics now, the new glovebox door may need a little touch up to the silver/chrome. Never ends!!!!
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BEFORE
Hmmm, looking at the pics now, the new glovebox door may need a little touch up to the silver/chrome. Never ends!!!!
BEFORE
Builderguy
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TOP of the morning to ya!
Heat turned way up so vinyl could relax
Car masked off, top in place, roof scuffed, and ready for glue.
QC
Help from the QC gal
Marking and cutting this curve was a PITA
I like it!!!
These tools plus a couple of sharp blades
Heat turned way up so vinyl could relax
Car masked off, top in place, roof scuffed, and ready for glue.
Help from the QC gal
Marking and cutting this curve was a PITA
I like it!!!
These tools plus a couple of sharp blades
Well done, @Builderguy! It looks professionally done.
May, I love that yellow with the black top!
Cley
Cley
Builderguy
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Some days you're the windshield and some days you're the bug! Just about $40 wasted for about a second too long on the warmup! @$*&%@#
340six
King Of Bling
If ya put it on will look like factory Monday morning
mygasser
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is it worth putting it in hot weater to soften it and see if it'll stretch back out?
Builderguy
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It is junk right now so it wont hurt to try the hot water, thanks.
Builderguy
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No change using hot water. I called ECS to see if they had any ideas, and they did. They just threw a new one in my earlier order, no charge. True, I still had to pay for a replacement but now I will have a second one to use on the next project. I am good with that!
Looks great. Next time you paint them (I know itza long way off), use Textured Dark Argent from 8774paint1.
You will not believe the difference.
It has that "just right" amount of sparkle.It is the closest thing to the factory Dark Argent Gray. It is an ultra high quality paint that blends easily coat after coat.
Builderguy
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Hood scoop time. Need to shave off/taper around 3/4" of material to form fit this hood.
Much better fit now
Still need to do some finish work on the scoop as it is a little rough, not bad, but I want it better. Not sure of the paint sheen yet. It will be black but unsure if Matte, Satin, Semi-gloss, or high gloss. Need to do some digging to see what Ma Mopar used. From pics of "survivor" cars they look Matte/flat but I will continue the investigation.
Much better fit now
Still need to do some finish work on the scoop as it is a little rough, not bad, but I want it better. Not sure of the paint sheen yet. It will be black but unsure if Matte, Satin, Semi-gloss, or high gloss. Need to do some digging to see what Ma Mopar used. From pics of "survivor" cars they look Matte/flat but I will continue the investigation.
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Builderguy
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The QC gal was in the shop today, something about the cleanliness of the shop. Hey, I'm working out here so it gets a little dirty! She did help move the cars around and slide the Dart to the lift. Should be on her new shoes in a couple of days. Maybe!
Wow! Another professional looking job!
340six
King Of Bling
They made different kinds yours looks like Duster hood so yours needs fitted for The Dart Sport. Looks good
Builderguy
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Oops, somehow (probably me) the pic of the hood scoop center section was left off. Here it is, also added to earlier post. As you can see in this close up, the after market scoop openings are not symmetric. I will make them match as part of the final finishing. It will look GREAT!! I hope, stay tuned.
mopowers
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I'm enjoying this build. Excellent work!
Can you show the bottom of the scoop? I'm curious to see how you end up mounting.
Can you show the bottom of the scoop? I'm curious to see how you end up mounting.
Builderguy
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No problem. It has the same basic mounting as the factory scoop. I just have to add the hardware and drill the holes (in the right places).
Builderguy
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For those inquisitive minds, I paid $215.50 for this aftermarket hood scoop, and that included shipping.
I would hold out for an OEM Scoop. You're never gonna be happy with it. These repro scoops are the WORST. I see several of the OEMs for sale on here.
When you compare the two, side by side, you see just how bad the repro scoops are.
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