AlV
Crabs in a barrel
Radiator support blackout treatment
Almost ready to come home.
Almost ready to come home.
AlV 69 Dodge GTS project
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69_340_GTS
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Looks good, but you will still see some blue thru the grille.
AlV
Crabs in a barrel
Good eye..
Interesting you should say that, I looked back at the photos I posted in Body and trim and there is 3 to 4 inch section next to the light bucket that should be blacked.
AlV
eldubb440
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consider it done
eldubb440
Member
I stumbled onto your thread here and just had to show my age.
46 years ago in 1968 I ordered a brand new 1969 Dart GT, nope not the GTS, my little girl was 3 and I had just built a new house so the 318 4 speed had to do.
The neat thing is that it was the same color as yours with black vinyl roof and white vinyl interior. The best thing about it is it came into the dealership a month before they would reveal the new models. I found out about it being there and talked the dealer into letting me have it before any were allowed on the road for that month. (Back then new model introductions were huge affairs with search lights in the skies, free hot dogs and popcorn, and covered windows til the day of introduction. All the manufacturers did the same thing and no new models were allowed release til that day).
Your doing one hell of a job on your restoration, it is now and was back then a real nice car. A "tip of the hat" from an old Geezer.
46 years ago in 1968 I ordered a brand new 1969 Dart GT, nope not the GTS, my little girl was 3 and I had just built a new house so the 318 4 speed had to do.
The neat thing is that it was the same color as yours with black vinyl roof and white vinyl interior. The best thing about it is it came into the dealership a month before they would reveal the new models. I found out about it being there and talked the dealer into letting me have it before any were allowed on the road for that month. (Back then new model introductions were huge affairs with search lights in the skies, free hot dogs and popcorn, and covered windows til the day of introduction. All the manufacturers did the same thing and no new models were allowed release til that day).
Your doing one hell of a job on your restoration, it is now and was back then a real nice car. A "tip of the hat" from an old Geezer.
When we talk about those times one of us often says "We lived in the best of times" and it is true.
There was only "The Big Three" and you were what you drove. The only bad thing for me and very few others is that being in a GM (Saginaw had GM foundries, Flint had GM assembly plants) dominated area we were outcasts until we stuck it in someones A__ at a light.
We had to go down to Woodward Ave on Friday nights after we took the girls home to really enjoy the weekend. Oh yea, gas was only .30 cents a gallon.
I really wish all gearheads could have lived those days.
There was only "The Big Three" and you were what you drove. The only bad thing for me and very few others is that being in a GM (Saginaw had GM foundries, Flint had GM assembly plants) dominated area we were outcasts until we stuck it in someones A__ at a light.
We had to go down to Woodward Ave on Friday nights after we took the girls home to really enjoy the weekend. Oh yea, gas was only .30 cents a gallon.
I really wish all gearheads could have lived those days.
AlV
Crabs in a barrel
Thanks for taking care of that Mark!
AlV
Crabs in a barrel
Great Story Geezer! Getting that car on the road a month early was a nice piece of convincing!
Thanks for the Kudos! Hopefully I can get it on the road by the summer. and start meeting up with everyone.
Geezer, Man I love hearing the stories..... too bad I just missed out on it. lol
Geo4K
Just your average Gearhead.
Love following this thread - I nefariously stalk all these builds here as I save money and collect parts for mine. At least I got the car - the hard part is done! I like the novelty of the stripe, glad you weren't afraid to break the mold!
Geezer, thanks for chiming in here. If you have any old pics (or more stories) I can guarantee we'd ALL like to hear and see 'em - consider starting a thread??!!
gk
Geezer, thanks for chiming in here. If you have any old pics (or more stories) I can guarantee we'd ALL like to hear and see 'em - consider starting a thread??!!
gk
AlV
Crabs in a barrel
Nefariously! that's a great word Geo! do you have a thread start for your build?
AlV
Crabs in a barrel
After a long vacation at the auto spa with Mark the Dart is ready to come home!
I built an 8x12 shed to move all of the parts and equipment into.
With the lil garage all cleared out, it's all ready.
Thanks to Mark and Tom for taking such good care of her.
I built an 8x12 shed to move all of the parts and equipment into.
With the lil garage all cleared out, it's all ready.
Thanks to Mark and Tom for taking such good care of her.
69_340_GTS
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That paint is like glass!
Just from the pictures alone I can say the paint is a lot better than mine was new. Ya think in 45 years paint technology has gotten pretty damn good maybe?
Exact same color, exact same top, damn, I'm getting jealous.
The '69 is the best of those bodies, little wider rear window and better looking grille than the '68. Then across the back, better tail lights and matching grille, than the '70's, lot cleaner, not so bulky look to the rear.
Great job man.
Ok Geo4K I'll see if I can find some old picts for you, all I'll be able to do is shoot them with the digital and see how they come out. Thanks for the interest.
Exact same color, exact same top, damn, I'm getting jealous.
The '69 is the best of those bodies, little wider rear window and better looking grille than the '68. Then across the back, better tail lights and matching grille, than the '70's, lot cleaner, not so bulky look to the rear.
Great job man.
Ok Geo4K I'll see if I can find some old picts for you, all I'll be able to do is shoot them with the digital and see how they come out. Thanks for the interest.
SpeedracerX
Still on this side of the dirt member
Oh I love this Dart.. (of course I am a bit biased to the color choices LOL) and I love the stripe treatment on the hood.. I really think that looks wild!
Geo4K, this is for you. Now I got to figure out how to add the pictures.
That was easy, thanks.
A Footnote should be added here.
When the '69 was introduced Dodge had what they called the "Dodge Girls" that posed with the cars. When I took these pictures I dressed my daughter in all white like the Dodge Girls and set her on the car. These are the results. Too bad we didn't have digital cameras back then, the pictures would have been more centered and we would have got the whole car in. Color isn't accurate either, AVI's is right on and fantastic.
That was easy, thanks.
A Footnote should be added here.
When the '69 was introduced Dodge had what they called the "Dodge Girls" that posed with the cars. When I took these pictures I dressed my daughter in all white like the Dodge Girls and set her on the car. These are the results. Too bad we didn't have digital cameras back then, the pictures would have been more centered and we would have got the whole car in. Color isn't accurate either, AVI's is right on and fantastic.
bvt69dart
Technically Challenged!
Thanks for posting your pictures Geezer. And I agree with your assessment of the '69 features!
AlV
Crabs in a barrel
You gotta see it in person... Whoa!!
AlV
Crabs in a barrel
AlV
Crabs in a barrel
Thanks Bill!
Hey! I read through your build thread last night all I can say is WOW! great JoB.
I'll be calling you for tips
If you wouldn't mind, I need a close up of your C- pillar (Sail panel) emblems with measurements so that I can locate the holes and ind install mine
AlV
Crabs in a barrel
Geezer, first off what a great looking dart! and second your daughter posing mind me smile from ear to ear. that was awesome!
SpeedracerX
Still on this side of the dirt member
Thanks Bill!
Hey! I read through your build thread last night all I can say is WOW! great JoB.
I'll be calling you for tips
If you wouldn't mind, I need a close up of your C- pillar (Sail panel) emblems with measurements so that I can locate the holes and ind install mine
Thanks for checking out my thread, and thanks for the compliments.. But I have to say, my paint is nowhere near as nice as yours.. Yours truly is smooth as glass.. As for that sail panel emblem info, actually only one of my emblems is on.. (the other one, the studs were broke.. So I have to get another set.. Luckily mine had the emblems on it before, and we poked the holes in the top when we installed the top.. I rent garage space for the buggy about 15-20 minutes from my house.. Its all tucked away for the winter, but I usually go start it up once or twice a month to keep the battery charged.. Next time im there I will take some measurements for you my friend... Have a Happy Turkey Day!
ralphie361
Well-Known Member
Looking at both your car and Bill's makes me want paint all the more! Both of your cars turned out very nicely. Gives me something to work towards, nice job!
Geo4K
Just your average Gearhead.
Thanks for posting Geezer! I don't want to hijack this thread but I'll say that I am still collecting parts and money for my build and have yet to post or start a thread for my Swinger.
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