1963 Dart 170 2 Door Post Resto
Got a little more done over the last few days. Soaked the rear diff hardware in evaporust overnight and it cleaned up great. Installed the new muffler on the original pipe (surprised it was so solid for being the original to the car. Muffler had a small hole so it had to go. Cleaned up the original pipe and could still see the part number on the tail pipe. Still had most of its original coating under the surface rust. Gave it a coat of zinc spray to protect it. A buddy used the same stuff on a muffler he made for his jeep and its stayed on good over the last couple years and it gets super hot being right up by the engine.
Wiped down the rear diff assembly from all the sanding and painting dust and before I knew it I was putting the tires on and dragging it under the car. I tie wrapped the exhaust in place while I wait for the rubber straps to come in to rebuild the original hangers. Couldn't find any repops online for it so original it is.
Plans are now to get the motor and trans in by the end of the week and start buttoning up the underside. Then on to the front valance and the custom front bumper. Gotta get that done to allow for time to send it out for chrome. Really want to get this on the road this spring. Summer latest.
Got a little more done over the last few days. Soaked the rear diff hardware in evaporust overnight and it cleaned up great. Installed the new muffler on the original pipe (surprised it was so solid for being the original to the car. Muffler had a small hole so it had to go. Cleaned up the original pipe and could still see the part number on the tail pipe. Still had most of its original coating under the surface rust. Gave it a coat of zinc spray to protect it. A buddy used the same stuff on a muffler he made for his jeep and its stayed on good over the last couple years and it gets super hot being right up by the engine.
Wiped down the rear diff assembly from all the sanding and painting dust and before I knew it I was putting the tires on and dragging it under the car. I tie wrapped the exhaust in place while I wait for the rubber straps to come in to rebuild the original hangers. Couldn't find any repops online for it so original it is.
Plans are now to get the motor and trans in by the end of the week and start buttoning up the underside. Then on to the front valance and the custom front bumper. Gotta get that done to allow for time to send it out for chrome. Really want to get this on the road this spring. Summer latest.
