My '69 Dart Build - Finally
A few in-process paint pics to tease with, but what's actually going into the car build-wise?
US Car Tool Torque Boxes, Core Support Stiffener, and Inner Fender Braces have been installed. Hotchkis Sub Frame Connectors were also welded in underneath and forward strut braces welded underhood to triangulate the cowl and front suspension. All this should stiffen the old girl up.
The interior is going to be black with aftermarket bucket seats. Years ago I purchased one of the last Rocky Mountain Dash panels they made before going out of business. I'm doing something different with the final finish on it but not going to post any pics of the dash until the car is done. I've got some good-looking Speed Hut gauges for the dash with a subtle custom touch. I haven't yet finalized the door panel selection.
Also going with something different for the shifter for the 4-speed auto OD. It's gonna be cool.
At this point I'm not planning on a roll bar and don't like the looks of the stock shoulder belt dangling from the roof so I'm planning on a trick way to mount the shoulder harness - you're going to have to wait for pics on that too.
As far as wheels selection, I bought these Centerline forged aluminum wheels about 10 years ago - back when Centerline was still in business and manufacturing here in SoCal. I liked this design because the wheels were cold-forged and very light while still maintaining strength. I felt the design was a slightly different twist on classic slotted mags. Another consideration was being fairly easy to clean and polish. The drawback to them now is they're no longer being made so I better take really good care of them.
A few in-process paint pics to tease with, but what's actually going into the car build-wise?
US Car Tool Torque Boxes, Core Support Stiffener, and Inner Fender Braces have been installed. Hotchkis Sub Frame Connectors were also welded in underneath and forward strut braces welded underhood to triangulate the cowl and front suspension. All this should stiffen the old girl up.
The interior is going to be black with aftermarket bucket seats. Years ago I purchased one of the last Rocky Mountain Dash panels they made before going out of business. I'm doing something different with the final finish on it but not going to post any pics of the dash until the car is done. I've got some good-looking Speed Hut gauges for the dash with a subtle custom touch. I haven't yet finalized the door panel selection.
Also going with something different for the shifter for the 4-speed auto OD. It's gonna be cool.
At this point I'm not planning on a roll bar and don't like the looks of the stock shoulder belt dangling from the roof so I'm planning on a trick way to mount the shoulder harness - you're going to have to wait for pics on that too.
As far as wheels selection, I bought these Centerline forged aluminum wheels about 10 years ago - back when Centerline was still in business and manufacturing here in SoCal. I liked this design because the wheels were cold-forged and very light while still maintaining strength. I felt the design was a slightly different twist on classic slotted mags. Another consideration was being fairly easy to clean and polish. The drawback to them now is they're no longer being made so I better take really good care of them.