Big milestones this week. I got the clutch installed by myself. Then, my son came over today, and we stabbed the transmission.
What Are You Doing To/With Your Car Today?
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hotrod swinger
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Rocker cover paint and engine bay detail
DARTGAME
SuPeRcHaRgEd
Un-butchering the engine bay. Removed the truck bedliner paint and ridiculous wiring.
Something a little different. I was asked if my car could be used in a wedding. The bride had one in High School. Lots of photos and stories. I let them take it for a spin and they had a blast.
Mopar Momzee
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Just starting to clean up the 68 dart during the winter but found a gift from the old owner.
This is the week to install my new radiator in the 71 Demon 340. Wanted to get the proper rad into it as the old one in it is not correct and may have some flow issues.
Like anything on these old cars, nothing is quite that simple. When I put the car back together a couple years ago after the restoration, I used the "shortie" fan clutch (Hayden 2947) to get the clearance I needed. With this new correct rad and shroud, I had to get the standard length HD clutch (Hayden 2747). Well of course the fan wasn't looking ideal so after a lengthy meeting with mister sandpaper, the fan got a new coat of paint to spiff it up. Now I have to wait for it to dry before I can start the reassembly process.
I already know the s/s trans cooler lines will argue with me too as the spacing is 2" different between the 2 rads. Fun, fun!
And of course trying not to touch the car or scratch it while working on it is always a treat...
The car:
Out with the old: (overflow hose partially removed!)
Here's the new rad not yet installed. It has the proper Small Block upper hose location so I'll be glad to finally get that correct.
Like anything on these old cars, nothing is quite that simple. When I put the car back together a couple years ago after the restoration, I used the "shortie" fan clutch (Hayden 2947) to get the clearance I needed. With this new correct rad and shroud, I had to get the standard length HD clutch (Hayden 2747). Well of course the fan wasn't looking ideal so after a lengthy meeting with mister sandpaper, the fan got a new coat of paint to spiff it up. Now I have to wait for it to dry before I can start the reassembly process.
I already know the s/s trans cooler lines will argue with me too as the spacing is 2" different between the 2 rads. Fun, fun!
And of course trying not to touch the car or scratch it while working on it is always a treat...
The car:
Out with the old: (overflow hose partially removed!)
Here's the new rad not yet installed. It has the proper Small Block upper hose location so I'll be glad to finally get that correct.
I got my Scamp all cleaned up for the next car show and decided that today I'd take it to the grocery store and I found a pile of bugs just waiting to plaster themselves all over my car. 
Going to clean it again for the weekend. I did my fair share of bug killing for one day...
Going to clean it again for the weekend. I did my fair share of bug killing for one day...
Fred. That is a sweet ride my friend.I got my Scamp all cleaned up for the next car show and decided that today I'd take it to the grocery store and I found a pile of bugs just waiting to plaster themselves all over my car.
Going to clean it again for the weekend. I did my fair share of bug killing for one day...
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Hopping someday we could take a drive in your 64. Looking forward in seeing it on the road.
French demon
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+1 for the stock orange valve covers. They are so much more beautiful than the aftermarket ones (any of them).
Finally got all the welding and repair done to the floorboards in the Valiant. Time to start installing stuff again.
Welded, sealed and painted this weekend
Welded, sealed and painted this weekend
Congratulations, I was just going to post what I was going to do today then seen this
You've been busy my friend.
Looks great.
This is a post I have been waiting to do, what am I going to do to my car today you ask, drive it to have breakfast! Been waiting and working on her 7 years, now I can say I am going to drive her
Going to take that small breather off after lunch today, it should be dried by then after prepping it and painting it by then
Going to take that small breather off after lunch today, it should be dried by then after prepping it and painting it by then
Awesome, Mike.
skep419
5.9 Magnum 4 speed afficionado
Thinking I need some cardboard….
or restrict the coolant bypass hose.
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LocuMob
Fluid Technician
Cardboard is cheap and easy.
Took junior took work today. It is so much fun.
If you do keep an eye on it cause it can creep up on it real fast
LocuMob
Fluid Technician
That's why you only cover half, then figure out if you need more, or less.
DartGTDan
'71 Dart GT Fan
Installed a new alternator. NAPA replaced it for free (originally purchased 5-21-2021)!
Today I pulled the small restrictive breather off and painted the breather I have been saving for her with wrinkle paint, looks and breaths much better
I'm still breaking in the clutch and rear gears so I'm trying to drive it as much as possible before winter gets here. Drove it clear out of gas!
How does it feel Brian?
dartindanno
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I got the new 416 in the Dart this weekend.
Now THAT'S gonna be a fun ride!!
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