1969 Dart GT Convertible

Well it's been 2 1/2 months since the engine trans combo went in. Although no pictures there has been much done. The engine is all dressed, and running and driving....or should I say "was" running and driving. First start up was uneventful. First clutch press was Noisy as all hell. After much speculation, and subsequent tearing out of the transmission, there was a flaw in the machined surface of the brand new pressure plate. Like something hit the edge after machining. That caused a raised area which rubbed against the clutch disc and made a helluva noise. It's been machined down (dremel tool - it was a small spot) and the transmission is back in, but I have yet to install everything else. Hopefully the exhaust, driveshaft, linkage, etc, etc will only take a few hours to put back together and adjust and I can drive it around the block again Saturday. The to do list still includes windshield, exterior side trim, top, and most of the interior as well as a chasing a few electrical gremlins. I did manage to make a short trip up the block last week which is the first time the car has moved under it's own power in 28 years, which is quite an accomplishment.

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