65 Dart Wagon Conversion to a Sedan Delivery
When installing door panels, door panel clips are used. I looked at that option for the rear panels that are behind the front seats. I decided clips really wouldn’t be feasible in this instance. 30’s and 40’s cars used screws with finishing washers so that’s what I decided to use (stainless steel screws and finishing washers of course) along both sides. The bottom is secured by screws and flat washers hidden under the bottom of the carpet. Got the speaker wires connected to the rear speaker harness and speakers installed.
Passenger side:
Driver’s side:
The 270 wagon has a 3 piece aluminum trim set between the taillights similar to the 270 model car line on the trunk.
I have been thinking about alternatives to replace the damaged aluminum tailgate trim. All three pieces - 2 short ones between the taillights and PW bezel and the long one at the bottom - have dents or serious damage:
I suppose I could try to repair the damage or send it out to get it repaired and re-anodized (but that cost money!). So i dug out all the trim I’ve accumulated over the years. Some 65 Valiant stainless steel side trim looks like it might work
Afrer some measuring and careful cutting and trimming, I now have stainless steel tailgate trim donated by a 65 Valiant
I decided to make all the brightwork stand out, so I masked off all the white other than between the trim and painted it in satin black. I’ve got one additional piece if trim yet to install in the middle, which 65dartcharger is helping me on that. Finally got the DODGE letters installed below the long trim. As soon as I received the other piece of trim, I can install the motor, wiring and associated parts and get the tailgate on the car.
When installing door panels, door panel clips are used. I looked at that option for the rear panels that are behind the front seats. I decided clips really wouldn’t be feasible in this instance. 30’s and 40’s cars used screws with finishing washers so that’s what I decided to use (stainless steel screws and finishing washers of course) along both sides. The bottom is secured by screws and flat washers hidden under the bottom of the carpet. Got the speaker wires connected to the rear speaker harness and speakers installed.
Passenger side:
Driver’s side:
The 270 wagon has a 3 piece aluminum trim set between the taillights similar to the 270 model car line on the trunk.
I have been thinking about alternatives to replace the damaged aluminum tailgate trim. All three pieces - 2 short ones between the taillights and PW bezel and the long one at the bottom - have dents or serious damage:
I suppose I could try to repair the damage or send it out to get it repaired and re-anodized (but that cost money!). So i dug out all the trim I’ve accumulated over the years. Some 65 Valiant stainless steel side trim looks like it might work
Afrer some measuring and careful cutting and trimming, I now have stainless steel tailgate trim donated by a 65 Valiant
I decided to make all the brightwork stand out, so I masked off all the white other than between the trim and painted it in satin black. I’ve got one additional piece if trim yet to install in the middle, which 65dartcharger is helping me on that. Finally got the DODGE letters installed below the long trim. As soon as I received the other piece of trim, I can install the motor, wiring and associated parts and get the tailgate on the car.
