Slow, Driving Rustoration 1972 Dart

DusterDaddy said
Not for nothin but this guy painted this bay with the 318 in the car and the engine bay looks stellar. If the motor runs strong isn’t burning oil and the trans shifts well and is quiet, why not go that route? Freshen up the 318 with a cam and some swirl port heads add an intake, carb and dual exhaust then paint and interior....

1972 Duster Project - Back From The Pasture

I think I'll eventually pull the engine to change gaskets, seals and paint the engine and k-member. I don't know how much performance stuff I will ever do. Mostly anything that will make it get better gas mileage and more reliability.

I've been busy this long weekend doing rust repair on the floor. I've got all of the rust cut out and new sheet metal fabricated and ready to weld tomorrow. I practiced welding on Friday. I welded up a patch in the rear wheel well where the seat belt mounts. I haven't welded sheet metal since 2003. By the time I'm done I'll either be much better at welding or an expert at grinding.

I have Monday and Tuesday off. I'm hoping to have the interior ready to go back in by Tuesday.

I'm using auto body seam sealer, but I'm also going to either under coat or truck bed-liner the entire floor and paint it. Any recommendations?