Junior340
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Jr doesn't get to sleep inside very often.
At work , heated floors , geeez.
At work , heated floors , geeez.
Project`67 Dart GT 340 A500
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Junior340
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I got the tires balanced so on they go.
Seem to be hard to center really well since the OD of shank is a tad small, but I think I got it. Dropped the front just a hair since I always knew it was high LF. Last picture is after lowered. Hardly noticeable. Next dry road day I will test drive and align it.
O yeah need to finish cleaning center caps and a logo for centers since 2 of the original are not coming out well.
Ideas are welcome!!!. ( no Britney Spears lol) 1 3/4 OD will fit.
Seem to be hard to center really well since the OD of shank is a tad small, but I think I got it. Dropped the front just a hair since I always knew it was high LF. Last picture is after lowered. Hardly noticeable. Next dry road day I will test drive and align it.
O yeah need to finish cleaning center caps and a logo for centers since 2 of the original are not coming out well.
Ideas are welcome!!!. ( no Britney Spears lol) 1 3/4 OD will fit.
moparmat2000
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Junior is looking great!! Yes, drop the front down a bit. Gives it more attitude.
mygasser
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or add a little more tyre to the rear for some 'tyre rake'? or a bit of both even.
Junior340
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Unfolded my rear seat covers to get them installed,Legendary 2012 date when made. Wow I guess its been a bit hanging
on to them. Rear seat is out!!! It's happening finally.
mygasser
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the funny thing is they say there's a 'however many' months lead time to get this stuff, but it was made years ago 
Junior340
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I did the front seat myself from the same kit so I hope I can do as well the same on the rear.
Junior340
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moparmat2000
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Warm them up to let the wrinkles out before you install them.
Junior340
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Always a chore taking these apart.
Get the bandages ready.
Get the bandages ready.
Junior340
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Evaporust to the rescue
Junior340
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No Rust!! whoopie!!
Junior340
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This is a bit of a eyesore though. I need to do something here before seat goes back in.
Junior340
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Interior back together today. I am happy with it. I will go back and align seams later. Calling it done for now. I put lots of sound deadener all over so curious how it sounds now.
Junior340
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DIY alignment today. I would liked some more caster but it's ok for now.
regarding your wheel choice: Cragar had a contest in 1968 and the grand prize was a new 68 340 Dart with (naturally) those wheels. I lusted after them when I was 16, but never ended up with a set. I love the vintage vibe of them on your Dart!
Junior340
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I believe that the car, complete with a fancy paint job, was built as a Car Craft project with Cragar and is out there in the hobby (for sale maybe 10-15 years ago, but it has since not been in the public eye).
I don't know how I missed this thread for so long, but it's a great story. I'm ratholing it for tips as I'm on the verge of pulling a dead 904 for a shiny new A500 in my wagon. Those low 1/2 gears and a 3.91 rear end should get that pig moving lots better and cruise at 75 doing about 2200 RPM.
Junior340
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Time to do the windshield replacement, I am planning on doing this myself(first time). I am waiting on the stainless lock strip that '67 use, but in meantime it gets pulled out and check for corrosion in dash . Bullet hole has been there since I bought car so I bet looking through a clean glass will be a treat.
If you ever wanted to rewire your dash - now is the time!!! You can't take the dash out without removing the windshield. It is WAAAY easier taken out and sitting on a bench.
Cuda Al
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I like having the back side paint white or light gray, not quite as dark when working on it in the car.
Alan
It's dark enough under there sorting wires as it is! Can't remember who put me on to that...
mygasser
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he means paint behind the dash white or light grey so it's NOT dark behind there in the future
neil.
ps could've been me, i've suggested it a few times here.
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