71 Dodge Dart Swinger in England
Got the Dart turned around in the garage and on axle stands and the benchseat out so I've got good access all over and under. What started as I'll just rewire the backup lights as indicators ( needed for UK MOT) turned out to be take the complete bumper off. But on the plus side the rear valance is completely rust free the 2 rust marks are just that off the bumper supports.
The rear bumper is good too, with only slight surface rust inside.
So whilst it's off I'll treat it (of course I mean rust treat and not take it out for dinner!) Then I'll give it a coat of paint and do the same on the bumper supports.
The wring to the rear lights had the dodgy inline crimp connectors which I hate, so redid the wiring and converted the backup lights to indicators and re covered in loom wrap
Found the original build sheets under the carpet and a copy of a 1970 Detroit newspaper, did someone at the factory put this in??
Also with refitting the original type strip speedo I needed a new location for 3 gauges, so made a bracket under the air con vents, I will paint this satin black later
Got the Dart turned around in the garage and on axle stands and the benchseat out so I've got good access all over and under. What started as I'll just rewire the backup lights as indicators ( needed for UK MOT) turned out to be take the complete bumper off. But on the plus side the rear valance is completely rust free the 2 rust marks are just that off the bumper supports.
The rear bumper is good too, with only slight surface rust inside.
So whilst it's off I'll treat it (of course I mean rust treat and not take it out for dinner!) Then I'll give it a coat of paint and do the same on the bumper supports.
The wring to the rear lights had the dodgy inline crimp connectors which I hate, so redid the wiring and converted the backup lights to indicators and re covered in loom wrap
Found the original build sheets under the carpet and a copy of a 1970 Detroit newspaper, did someone at the factory put this in??
Also with refitting the original type strip speedo I needed a new location for 3 gauges, so made a bracket under the air con vents, I will paint this satin black later