Brazilian Dodge Dart 76 (similar to 69 usa)

[momoparman]

Looks like a winner.

 

[alex_borges_br]

I Went to a Drag Race in Brazil and I Found America​

 

[momoparman]

Great story....wish we would learn from our past successes, and quit ruining our own fun.

 

[autopar3000]

It is a great story. Unfortunately there's no way for us to get back to that place. The litigious nature of North American society won't allow it.

 

[alex_borges_br]

Installed vinyl edge trims.
I think the only remaining thing is trimming excess of healiner.

 

[momoparman]

Yea, nice. Your real close now. Time to get the glass in!

 

[alex_borges_br]

Last challenge before install windshield.
I must paint this part where I welded.
On passenger side I also must to paint a similar damage. Note a rust that the guy I paid for, did not treated properly.

It is the first time I will repaint in a small portion of a part.

 

[needsaresto]

Nothing like paying for a service and getting ripped off.Seems a lot of people are like that these days.
Sand it down,hit with rus converter and primer,then paint.

 

[alex_borges_br]

Well, later I will tell the complete history. Inner front trim did not fit perfectly. Had to put a lot of glass glue. I´m a bit disapointed. I will try to use the car as soon as possible. Otherwise, my dart will be consumed by time (rust).

 

[momoparman]

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What's going on over there Alex?

 

[moparmat2000]

I Went to a Drag Race in Brazil and I Found America​

Awesome article, i wanna go there!!!!
I bet the dodge darts were the fastest.

Your dart is looking good.

 

[alex_borges_br]

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What's going on over there Alex?

Hi Guys!
I´m away for some good reasons... work!
Well.. good news... I´m running around neighboorhood
seats are in place.
I´m without exhaust mufflers yet. Did not have time to weld.
most important think... I definitely must to take dart to a shop to make wheels geometry.

 

[moparmat2000]

It is a great story. Unfortunately there's no way for us to get back to that place. The litigious nature of North American society won't allow it.

Yep agreed. I refer to the lawyers, gubment, and EPA as the fun suckers. Its because they suck all the fun out of everything.

 

[moparmat2000]

Installed vinyl edge trims.
I think the only remaining thing is trimming excess of healiner.

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It looks really good Alex. They can be a pain to get all the wrinkles out. I hope mine turns out as nice as yours did.

 

[momoparman]

Running around the neighborhood with open pipes!

My Hero!

Good to hear your on the road.
Geometry of the wheels huh? Must mean you need an alignment.

 

[alex_borges_br]

Geometry of the wheels huh? Must mean you need an alignment.

DUHHHHH, I was afraid doing a 1-to-1 translation from Brazilian Portuguese to English... YEP.. alignment!

 

[momoparman]

I couldn't resist.

So how about some video or pictures of the driving.

 

[LeeBoy]

Any updates on the car? This has been a great thread!

 

[alex_borges_br]

Hi guys, I had some personal issues... lot of work, depression crisis etc. I did my best during the last months. I know that I could do better, but I did not pushed me hard.

today I drove on my street. Car is not ok. I will have to work on carb. I notice fuel is not enought (maybe dust on carb, fuel line or small nozzle).

Moreover, front end is to low. Exhaust headers bumped into road and garage entrace).

I will post some new photos.

 

[alex_borges_br]

painted external mirror and roofarail trims.

 

[alex_borges_br]

1 step ahead
2 backward.

When I glued new mirror, It broke
Passenger side roofrail trim does not fit. How ?????? I saw some friends mopar and I realized that trims are a messy. some trims fits each other by outer side. Some fits each other by inner side.
Furtunately I bought a trim that fits well. But I did not painted it yet.

 

[alex_borges_br]

I also installed sunvisors, inner mirror and floor mat

ahhhh, seats are already in place also

 

[moparmat2000]

Looks great so far Alex.

 

[LeeBoy]

Coming along very nicely. Thanks for the update.

 

[momoparman]

Sorry to hear about your misfortunes. I know the best way to ease a troubled mind, is to work on a project. Clear your mind and focus on the task at hand. Everything that goes wrong in life, eventually goes right. Hang in there and be positive.

About time you posted!