1968 Dodge Dart GT Sleeping Beauty?
This project is not about being perfect. The 68 Dart is one going on at the same time as some others. The other ones have been dragging at the end stages.
(Mainly because they have burnt me out.)
I am a little past the 2 year mark. The dart has up to this point is very satisfying. Parts come off with little effort. It has been unmolested for its entire life. Off the road for over 35 years.
The bad for this car was the motor was locked, unlike the promises made when I negotiated the price. The rust was mostly predictable and in the end, it was much better than I expected. I have a great metal fabricator that I work with and a painter that I really understand, who works with me. This car to me has character. Little imperfections that show it was used and can be used without worries. In the end I hope it will look presentable, clean and be totally reliable.
What made me think about all this was cleaning the dash and console. The chrome plastic has met father time. The dash has some hairline cracks or spider webs, but no major flaws. The console has wear and scuffs. The best part is that they don't compel me to replace anything. With 56 years of aging, it is what it is and will be. I am just glad my wife seems to be OK with me at 65. I am not show quality either. (I think however, she is.)