Brazilian Dodge Dart 76 (similar to 69 usa)

[alex_borges_br]

Driver side. I think I have a crack to work with.
Already cleaned area… drilled a hole at crack ends. The larger hole was supposed to be 2 distinct holes. Although, sheet metal broke.

 

[alex_borges_br]

welded in piece

Well, my weld skills are not perfect yet... but I´m doing the job.
Untill the weekend I will grind.

 

[moparmat2000]

I see you leveled it out like i mentioned awhile back. I got a local friend who builds racecars who told me the locations to set the levels. I am glad they worked out for you. The subframe connectors should help with stress cracking you have found and welded up. Car looks great so far.

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[alex_borges_br]

I always try to put in practice things I learn!
Thanks for your help.

 

[Darthomas]

There was a Brazilian gangster movie, where they use a black 2 door Dart as their business car, I have been trying to figure out for years what ghe nmae of that movie is.
Does anyone know?

 

[alex_borges_br]

there are a few (or a lot) of Brazilian movies that uses dodges (a-bodies).
One of the most famous here in Brazil is "Roberto Carlos at 300km/h"
Roberto Carlos is a very famous singer since the 70´s ... (I think he craps)

I this movie, he is driving one of the most beautiful a-bodies (in my opinion)

 

[alex_borges_br]

 

[alex_borges_br]

step by step.

 

[needsaresto]

At least paint touch up will be easy. Rattle cans will probably be good enough,as the area is hidden

 

[momoparman]

C'mon.

We know you have skills, your build is awesome for the tools you have to work with, but..............I want action!

I want a go-pro video of you tooling around the neighborhood scaring all the cats and old ladies!

You know I've been patiently waiting. Selfish bastard that I am.

 

[alex_borges_br]

drilled holes to install windshield trim clips

Of course, I had a small issue

 

[momoparman]

Nothing a dab of paint wont fix. The chrome will cover most of the damage anyway.

Quit stalling..................

 

[alex_borges_br]

next steps
a) paint the weld (body filler + primer + white paint)
b) cover these small scratches
c) install headliner (I think this task will be challenging)

 

[alex_borges_br]

body filler...
I also have to paint the interior part of the A-column.
Why? because I drilled 3 holes each side. I tought I was suposed to install a cover plate.. but it is not stock on my car model.

 

[alex_borges_br]

picasa is no longer working.
I´ll try attach images later

 

[alex_borges_br]

Today I started preparing headliner.
I´ve watched a few youtube movies... and also read some Fabo threads
praying to work!

 

[alex_borges_br]

 

[momoparman]

Finally got a hair cut huh?

Bout time.....

Looking good as usual....when do we go for the test ride?

 

[alex_borges_br]

well... I´m getting older and I decided to change my appearance. Now I´m looking like a real professor!
This week I´m working "half" time.. Was suposed to be on vacation. Well... I intend to install headliner and call someone to install windshield.
I have to fix a leak on steering pump and on oil filter. Then, I´m ok to ride around the neighborhood.
I still waiting for the car license. Long history... and everything in Brazil involves a long burocracy.

 

[alex_borges_br]

Today I stretched headliner.
I´m following this tutorial
Restorations by Rick Kreuziger - Headliner installation

I spent until now about 2 hours
- 1 hour preparing headliner, making inital cuts; inserting bows into hanger clips, also installing the 2 small wires with hooks on the end).
- 1 hour with the following tasks

First, I´ve checked the center like. I think it is ok.

I tried to strench rear and and front end. At this moment, I was not aware to make everything perfect.

well... today is "fathers day" in Brazil. I went visit my dad.
When I came back by night, I tried to removed folding marks, stretching headliner a bit more.

Firt, pull front end, starting in center.. then.. went to left side and right side.

I notice that the cut I made on listing pockets was not enought. Tomorrow I will trim a bit more.

Altought, result is getting almost ok.. Just a few folding marks, which I hope will disapear when I apply a heating gun.

Corners still not ok. I noticed now that on tutorial, author made some cuts... I think this will make my life easier. Tomorrow I will spend a few more minutes (hours) to let everything ready to glue.

 

[momoparman]

Your getting older? I barely noticed all the grey hair.

The headliner is looking good. A day in the sun will help tighten everything up a bit more.

Keep up the good work Prof!

 

[alex_borges_br]

dam´t.
picasa isn´t working.

today I almost finished. spent about 2 hours to glue vynil on both sides.
Seems a lot of time, but I do everything slowly... taking photos, having a breakfast, cleaning tools.

Now I just have to strench rear column. Which seems to be a "not easy" task.

 

[momoparman]

Those corners are a beech......and I don't mean Baia do Sancho.

Take your time as you have been, and when your done, set it in the hot sun. It will help shrink it a bit.
It may not be perfect at first but it should get better (tighten up) with time.

 

[needsaresto]

Agreed,it just loos as if some finessing is required.Looks good!

 

[alex_borges_br]

Driver side is not 100%. Photo is overestimating the wrinkle.
But I think this wrinkle will disapear when I apply some more heat using my wife´s hairdryer... no!... defenitely I will use my heat gun.