1969 Dodge Dart Swinger clean up
Only got a couple of hours in the shop today... but forward progress is forward progress!
Mail ain't moving fast, but I got my first set of used axle bump stops today, after 34 days via "priority" USPS mail. Thanks @barracudakid for getting them out immediately and even threw in the bolts!
Old undercoating darn near matches... ;O)
Mounting brackets aren't the same as the removed ones though, but the mounting hole C/C distance is correct. Gonna wait for the next pair to get here and possibly mix and match.
This fuggly air mover needs to go ! I have a factory 7 blade from a 383 HP in my parts spares that will look better and probably move more air.
Engine mounts off for clean up. Anyone know if Chrysler cut and welded the drivers side's to make them fit 340's back in '69.. as the 340 mount is unique amongst the small blocks.
Pulling off parts so they can be painted semi-gloss Black, while the bare engine can be painted Turquoise.
Removing the alternator bracket, one bolt at a time so I don't lose the water pump to block seal.
Temporary bolts in place for paint.
Transmission lines off, spark plugs out, fan off, pulleys, brackets, radiator hoses. Tomorrow the carb comes off and I'll start prepping the engine for paint. Good thing "work" is only 20 feet from the back door and essential !
Only got a couple of hours in the shop today... but forward progress is forward progress!
Mail ain't moving fast, but I got my first set of used axle bump stops today, after 34 days via "priority" USPS mail. Thanks @barracudakid for getting them out immediately and even threw in the bolts!
Old undercoating darn near matches... ;O)
Mounting brackets aren't the same as the removed ones though, but the mounting hole C/C distance is correct. Gonna wait for the next pair to get here and possibly mix and match.
This fuggly air mover needs to go ! I have a factory 7 blade from a 383 HP in my parts spares that will look better and probably move more air.
Engine mounts off for clean up. Anyone know if Chrysler cut and welded the drivers side's to make them fit 340's back in '69.. as the 340 mount is unique amongst the small blocks.
Pulling off parts so they can be painted semi-gloss Black, while the bare engine can be painted Turquoise.
Removing the alternator bracket, one bolt at a time so I don't lose the water pump to block seal.
Temporary bolts in place for paint.
Transmission lines off, spark plugs out, fan off, pulleys, brackets, radiator hoses. Tomorrow the carb comes off and I'll start prepping the engine for paint. Good thing "work" is only 20 feet from the back door and essential !