''I'm going to fix it up someday'' The resurrection of a '74 Dart Sport......

[mopardude318]

wow. Amazing job, brother!!! Very nice work you have done!!!

 

[69383valiant]

Awesome awesome job well done... Definitely subscribed...

 

[Dartnut]

Holy shoot! :tongue10: Forkin' hay bubba, you got right at it. It does look way better in one color. Was the stripe tough to get right? Cool, when is the inspection booked for?!! :thumbrig::thumbrig:

Yeah, it changes the car a lot. :cheers:
The stripe wasn't too bad, we used 3m striping tape to get the lines sharp.
The inspection is a couple of months away, i still have to do the driver's side quarter repairs and the 8 3/4 fix up and installation.
Make that 3 months!

 

[Dartnut]

wow. Amazing job, brother!!! Very nice work you have done!!!

Thank you, but i had a lot of help from R.J. (71 Racer on FABO) and Brian B.
We did the paint in an afternoon! :cheers:

 

[Dartnut]

Awesome awesome job well done... Definitely subscribed...

Thanks for the kind words, i like your build thread a lot.
I may be a bit prejudiced though, i have a '69 Valiant 2 door post that looks a lot like yours before you painted it!
That one is next! \\/

 

[Dartnut]

Not much to report, just catching up with some detailing like installing the air cleaner decals and other little things.
I got the decals from Dale's Cuda Shop, good parts and great service.:cheers:
The wheel alignment is done now too!
I'm waiting for parts to come in for my 8 3/4 from Dr.Diff.

 

[pettybludart]

Looks good there H.R Scuff N Stuff!LOL.Your car has come a long way from sitting in a field doing nothing.Congrats on a job well done!:cheers:

 

[Dartnut]

Thanks Scott,
Yeah, it has come a long way, and the fun isn't over yet........
Work on it, wait for parts, work on it etc.
I have all of the parts either ordered or in my grubby little hands to finish it as of today.
And i still plan on having it on the road and insured in a couple of months!

 

[pettybludart]

You,ll be out cruisin in time for the nice weather.Sure-grip=:burnout:

 

[Dartnut]

You,ll be out cruisin in time for the nice weather.Sure-grip=:burnout:

Yeah, the 3:55s should be fun! :cheers:

 

[03JeepJeep]

Dang thats awesome!

 

[Dartnut]

Dang thats awesome!

Thank you, it's been a lot of fun so far, but there's quite a bit to do still!
I guess no car is ever finished......

 

[Thunder]

Pretty decent paint job for spray bombs. Looks good. I am wondering how my grill ended up on your car though. My sport mirrors are missing too. Keep up the good work.:coffee2:

 

[Dartnut]

Pretty decent paint job for spray bombs. Looks good. I am wondering how my grill ended up on your car though. My sport mirrors are missing too. Keep up the good work.:coffee2:

Yeah it turned out ok, it's kind of semi gloss which is ''in'' these days. The whole car is sort of faded, so it sort of matches. :glasses7:
As for the grille and sport mirrors, you said i could have them because they weren't good enough for your car. :cheers:
Thanks!

 

[Thunder]

Well, I have been sober for almost 14 years, So it is quite possible that I did say that. I apologize for forgetting. I am looking for a good set. Keep up the good work.:coffee2:

 

[kt340sport]

I like seeing people doing the Dart Sports , nice to see some interest in these cars .

 

[Dartnut]

Well, I have been sober for almost 14 years, So it is quite possible that I did say that. I apologize for forgetting. I am looking for a good set. Keep up the good work.:coffee2:

Congrats on your sobriety, Thunder. :cheers:
If i find an extra set of mirrors, you are first on my list to get them.

 

[Dartnut]

I like seeing people doing the Dart Sports , nice to see some interest in these cars .

Thanks, kt.
Yes, i have a fondness for them too, there are a few more waiting in the wings that i plan to fix up (some day).
As a matter of fact, the ''Dart Sport'' fender emblems on the car are the ones i bought from you a couple of years back here on FABO. Do you remember that?
I'm very happy with them and i think they look great on the car.
I think the ''beak'' cars are the Rodney Dangerfield of the a bodies.
''They don't get no respect!'' lol
Oh well, more for us that appreciate them i guess.
I always loved the look of your car, it's always been a toss up between yours and pettyblue's car for the nicest Dart Sport on the site.

 

[AdamR]

Looking good. Makes me want to get back on my car.

 

[Dartnut]

You know Adam, i wish you would finish your Duster instead of selling it.
When would you ever get another rust free car where you live?
I wish mine was as nice as yours body wise!
I have to walk away from it at times to have a break, but it will get done eventually.
The rear diff is almost done and ready to install......

 

[AdamR]

Im keeping it for that reason. Its to easy of a fix to give up on.

 

[Dartnut]

Well, i guess it's time to get my rear end in gear and update this thread. (Literally!)
I decided to put in a B Body 8 3/4 in the car. I wanted to do this so the wheels will be centered in the wheel housing so i can run a 255-60-15 on a stock offset 15X7 rallye wheel.
Other advantages to going this route is i will have the big bolt pattern automatically by doing this. A friend of mine did this on his '71 Demon and it fit and worked perfectly! :cheers:
All that was needed to do to make it fit was move the spring perches in 1/2'' on each side.
I actually cut off the old ones and welded on new ones, cleaned up the rear end housing, and painted it.
The rear end was complete that i pulled out of my '69 Super Bee years ago to put in a Dana 60. The gears are 3:23 sure grip in a 489 case but need replacing due to the crush sleeve getting loose.:banghead:
Here's what i started with........

 

[Dartnut]

Now for some dissassembly, welding, and clean up.

 

[Dartnut]

More cleaning and some paint!

 

[Dartnut]

Some new parts......
And some cleaned up old ones!
The Gears and bearings are from Dr.Diff and are 3:55's.
I got the crush sleeve eliminator as well, great guy to deal with!