Nice, basic hot rodding. Nice work.
new family member! 72 dart no budget build
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Nice to see somebody actually keepin it simple.
You got that sh&t,right. Why over think it,it's supposed to be an enjoyable hobby.
Stuff like this makes me happy...
beans=exhaust-leak
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Thanks a lot for all the encouragement and support!
beans=exhaust-leak
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I took it out for a drive around my neighborhood.
The tq made a huge difference. It feels really light on its feet, and has a nice crisp throttle response!
I did my first burnout!!!
It was great. I have junk tires, so I annihilated the one at the business end of the peg leg.
The tq made a huge difference. It feels really light on its feet, and has a nice crisp throttle response!
I did my first burnout!!!
It was great. I have junk tires, so I annihilated the one at the business end of the peg leg.
beans=exhaust-leak
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so, now that its running and driving pretty well, i gotta start getting the interior worked over.
I am gonna start with the dash pad.
A repop or NOS dash pad is just to expensive for me. Also, it doesnt go with this build anyway. I am trying to refurbish as many parts as possible, so i bought a dash cap!
the first step is to clean up the original pad. Since mine already had a shitty redo on it, it became a nightmare immediately. look at all that residue stuff...
I am gonna start with the dash pad.
A repop or NOS dash pad is just to expensive for me. Also, it doesnt go with this build anyway. I am trying to refurbish as many parts as possible, so i bought a dash cap!
the first step is to clean up the original pad. Since mine already had a shitty redo on it, it became a nightmare immediately. look at all that residue stuff...
beans=exhaust-leak
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so i used lacquer thinner and a rag to get that old adhesive off. it took hours!!!
The cap looked to be a nice part when i unboxed it.
following the directions, i applied a bead of the supplied adhesive all the way around. i also taped it up nice and snug....
The cap looked to be a nice part when i unboxed it.
following the directions, i applied a bead of the supplied adhesive all the way around. i also taped it up nice and snug....
beans=exhaust-leak
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it worked!
the glue held. and it fit in pretty good!
it was very difficult to show the reveal on the top of the dash closest to the windsheild, so the photos suck.
all in all, im happy.
patience was my greatest asset on this refurb
the glue held. and it fit in pretty good!
it was very difficult to show the reveal on the top of the dash closest to the windsheild, so the photos suck.
all in all, im happy.
patience was my greatest asset on this refurb
Nice work... This on my " list..."..
beans=exhaust-leak
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so, i dont know if these gauges even work. the cluster was out of the car when i got it, so everything is unknown. but, i new for sure my alternator gauge was bad, as it was all smashed and wrinkled up.
i bought one from steves parts. it was priced right and arrived fast, so i got cracking.
i think my dash cluster is from the wrong year. i had to modify the alternator gauge to even fit in the bucket. but, it all worked out!
i bought one from steves parts. it was priced right and arrived fast, so i got cracking.
i think my dash cluster is from the wrong year. i had to modify the alternator gauge to even fit in the bucket. but, it all worked out!
beans=exhaust-leak
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i know i am going off the path a little bit here, but i want to do a few oddball things.
restoring the dash is a bit tricky when there is no budget for "justdashes" or a new bezel, so i am going to do it all myself.
I didnt want to paint the bezel, so i have decided to use a walnut veneer. this will tie in the walnut accents on the door panels, too.
I traced the bezel "grade school style" with notebook paper and a pencil.similar to how we traced a penny under the paper back in first grade. then i cut out the traced part and used it as a template.
the pics speak for themselves. i used a dremel to route the holes, a knife to trim the excess, and 220 sandpaper to cleanup the holes.
its getting there!!!
restoring the dash is a bit tricky when there is no budget for "justdashes" or a new bezel, so i am going to do it all myself.
I didnt want to paint the bezel, so i have decided to use a walnut veneer. this will tie in the walnut accents on the door panels, too.
I traced the bezel "grade school style" with notebook paper and a pencil.similar to how we traced a penny under the paper back in first grade. then i cut out the traced part and used it as a template.
the pics speak for themselves. i used a dremel to route the holes, a knife to trim the excess, and 220 sandpaper to cleanup the holes.
its getting there!!!
beans=exhaust-leak
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thanks bomber!
ill try to keep updates more regular.
f-ing work is always getting in the way.
ill try to keep updates more regular.
f-ing work is always getting in the way.
I really like what you're doing. With my budget I might steal some of your tricks. :happy1:
beans=exhaust-leak
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i got the dash painted matte black. the prep work is always a real test of patience. but, it was probably faster and easier in the long. rather than pulling the dash out and cleaning and painting it on a table.
beans=exhaust-leak
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finally got the gauge bezel veneer shaped and sanded, yikes! that took a while
beans=exhaust-leak
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i got the veneers stained and sealed. i sanded them to 400 grit and then blew the dust out of the grain with compressed air. I used an acetone based dye and a clear satin lacquer to seal it up for easy cleaning down the road.
i would not recommend using anything water based with veneer, as it will curl up and ruin your work.
i would not recommend using anything water based with veneer, as it will curl up and ruin your work.
Nice stain work.. I flat blacked mine,silver accents on high points.
beans=exhaust-leak
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well, i set the veneer onto the bezels.
the real walnut makes all the difference!
also, i know i went a little rogue with the gold accent, but walnut and gold look so good together.
if i was doing a dash on a formula s barracuda or a gts dart, i would have done it differently AND better. but, i want to get this dart on the road!
the real walnut makes all the difference!
also, i know i went a little rogue with the gold accent, but walnut and gold look so good together.
if i was doing a dash on a formula s barracuda or a gts dart, i would have done it differently AND better. but, i want to get this dart on the road!
beans=exhaust-leak
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Thanks Bomber!
that definitely crossed my mind. im gonna use alot of flat black in the interior, so i kinda thought id break it up a little. when i painted the base coat on the bezels, i thought. "****. this looks mean as it is!"
that definitely crossed my mind. im gonna use alot of flat black in the interior, so i kinda thought id break it up a little. when i painted the base coat on the bezels, i thought. "****. this looks mean as it is!"
Beautiful veneer work!
Johnny Dart
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Thats the shizel my nizel !!!!
Great work !!!
Great work !!!
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