Update on my '66 Vert project...

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A bit more update on my Dart project...

Wiring done... now off to upholstery shop...

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Beep Beep...

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Dash light on
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Wiring/relays hidden under the dash/in the glovebox
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Not bad for a "Malaysian product" eh? :)
 
A little update on the Dodge... slowly but surely getting there... Chrome trimmings next!

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Windshield getting ready to be installed...

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Rubber seal installed...

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Yeayyy!!! The best part not even a single cent paid! All DIY with a couple of "friends"...
 
During the weekend, I went to the upholstery shop and installed some of the trimmings... Here are some pictures:

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Still work in progress I know..

Note the car is neither cleaned nor polished :)

Hope u like it!
 
pettybludart said:
Looking good Syed and nice job on the wiring.Your car,s almost done,happy cruising!
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Thanks Bludart! :)

Questions for everyone: Look at the pictures above... is it just me that think the black top looks just "right" for this colour combo? Im going for Tan/brown top only becoz if black it will be super hot. But... this black top looks NICE to me! What do you think? So, Black/Tan top?? Comments pls...
 
1966DartConvertible said:
Thanks Bludart! :)

Questions for everyone: Look at the pictures above... is it just me that think the black top looks just "right" for this colour combo? Im going for Tan/brown top only becoz if black it will be super hot. But... this black top looks NICE to me! What do you think? So, Black/Tan top?? Comments pls...
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Looks great so far.

It's a bit hard to say what would look right without knowing what colour the interior will be (I didn't see it mentioned here, and don't recall it from any previous posts). A tan top would probably look good if the interior trim is also tan, but if the interior is to be any other colour, I would be inclined to go for either a black or white top, or one that matches the interior.
 
sporty88 said:
Looks great so far.

It's a bit hard to say what would look right without knowing what colour the interior will be (I didn't see it mentioned here, and don't recall it from any previous posts). A tan top would probably look good if the interior trim is also tan, but if the interior is to be any other colour, I would be inclined to go for either a black or white top, or one that matches the interior.
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The interior will be Tan/Ivory combo - just like exterior (Tan top with Ivory body).
 
Finally got time to work on the Dart, here are some pictures:

Got the car on jack stands and took the wheels off for sandblasting....

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"Old" wheel and tire...
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Old wheels...
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Yeayyy... blasted and ready for paint...
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Made in Canada...
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Wrapped and ready for paint :)
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Stay tune for more...
 
A bit more update... (very SLOW i know haha)

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I hope u like my new doorcard? :)

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Dash (Still not finish)

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Wheels and Air Cleaner sprayed with primer (top coat next)

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Last update was at night, these are pics taken during daylight :)
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Hows the shine??...
 
This is how the seats use to look like before restoration...
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Took the cover off and look at whats underneath??
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ANOTHER Vinyl cover (Torn original cover - they just wrap on top of this)

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Original cushion
 
Syed the car is comming along nicely. The only issue I would have putting a light top on it is staining. Tan and white tops tend to develop stains in the creases for some reason. Maybe that reason is the owner not taking care of it but that is what steerred me towards a black to on my white with tan Sebring convertible. You do have a good piont about the lighter color keeping it cooler for you though.
 
1966DartConvertible said:
Do you think Mopar Muscle Mag might want to feature my car in their Mag once shes all done up? :)
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I'm quite sure they would be and if not they'd be crazy....you might contact them asap as a build article would be very cool :notworth:

Car is coming along awesome :thumblef::thumblef::thumblef:

Rickster
 
rickstershemi said:
I'm quite sure they would be and if not they'd be crazy....you might contact them asap as a build article would be very cool :notworth:

Car is coming along awesome :thumblef::thumblef::thumblef:

Rickster
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Thanks Rickster :)

You can find chronological pictures of the build (from latest till oldest) HERE

Cheers

Syed
 
At last... some update on the Dart...

Fitted the sound proofing onto the floor pan...

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and finally the Cloth Mohair material for the top arrived yesterday...

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and the perspex screen for the back window

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Next update you should be seeing the new top on the car :)

Cheers

Syed
 
Yeayyy... she has her new Cloth top...

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Rear Screen fitted...

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Top fitted!

Still work in progress - need to adjust and tuck the ends (You can see wrinkles)

Next will be interior :)
 
Yeayyy... the wheels are painted and ready to be sent to tire shop ...

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;) Can't wait to install these on back on the car
 
Beautifully dun !! Digging the wiring and all the great work :love10:
Man!! That top sure made it clean up allot :color: Congratulations :thumrigh:
 
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