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    Finally got it on the rotisserie

    Finally got my ‘65 Dart GoGo clone on the rotisserie. I purchased the rotisserie seven years ago thinking I’d be using it within a year. The hardest part of mounting it was making that adaptors and trying to mount so it wouldn’t be top or bottom heavy. I was also trying to mount the car so it...
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    Advice on Members Restorations postings

    Adam, Note: I tried to post this as per the “read this” note, but it wouldn’t work, so I’m trying it here anyway. My apologies if this isn’t correct. As per the instructions at the top of the forum for members restorations I am sending you a PM. I don’t post much on FABO, but do read a lot...
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    [WANTED] “Candy Cane” trim fasteners for 1965 Dart

    I’m looking for a source for the ”Candy Cane” trim fasteners used on a 1965 Dart. The fasteners appear to be made of nylon and are similar to other fasteners used in various automotive applications. So far I’ve looked at Layson’s, Classic Industries, DMT, and others, to no avail. If you know of...
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    Goodby donor car

    Finally loaded my donor car up in my trailer to take to the recycler’s tomorrow. Pretty much everything gone from it is on, or will be on, my Dart GT. The donor was a two-door post, but still had lots of good sheet metal. I may put one fender on my convertible. Photos also show test-fitting the...
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    Sealer between upper and lower cowls on 65 Dodge Dart

    I’m getting ready to weld the upper and lower cowls together, and to the firewall on my 65 Dart. There appears to have been some kind of black goo between these parts from the factory. Does anyone know what I should use to replace it, or if I even need do it? I will put seam sealer back along...
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    Roof packing replacement

    The roof packing in my 65 Dart was something I’m not familiar with. It appears to be some kind of fiber and was installed under the metal bows that support the roof and around the perimeter above the headliner area. 1. What. should I replace it with, or is it okay to leave it out? 2. My roof...
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    Dangers of buying a car online

    Off with its’ head! Going down the rabbit hole for sure now. Be very wary of buddies who find projects for you on fleabay… The ad said, “some rust.” Should have said “some metal…”
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    Where are the Dart GoGo’s?

    I’ve been following Ulf’s Dart Charger posts and his old newsletter since I bought my 65 Dart GT resto project (235hp/4speed, a.k.a. the Ferrous Oxide Express) in the early 2000’s. I didn’t even know that my high school car was a GoGo until Ulf pointed that out to me when I posted a picture of...
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    Best tools for separating tie rods and control arm ball joints

    Today I pulled the K-frame on my 65 Dart coupe. I was able to separate a couple of the tie rods using my pickle forks, but they didn’t work well on the upper control arm ball joint. I used to have a nice Snap-On Pitman arm puller (CJ-119?), but I think it got loaned out and never came back...
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    Top replacement?

    Today I found rust along the drip rail under the seam sealer that goes through to the inside in a few places. There are also some pretty well rusted areas at the bottom of the A-pillars on both sides and some rust in the plenum of the cowl. I have already replaced both rear quarters from the...
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    [WANTED] ‘65 Dart sway bar mounts

    I need a set of front sway bar mounts for my ‘65 Dart. Photo attached. Will buy used or new if you know a source. Thanks.
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    Conversations limit exceeded - how to fix?

    When I tried to message another FABO member I got a notice that I have exceeded my limit on conversations. I tried to figure out how to delete some old conversations, but had no success. What should I do?
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    [WANTED] Horn button for 65 Dart with wood steering wheel

    Want to buy a horn button for a 65 Dart with the simulated wood rimmed steering wheel. pictures attached. I have one with the Dodge Emblem, one with the Plymouth Emblem as used on the Barracuda. Will trade the Plymouth button for a Dodge plus reasonable cash.
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    Slant six lathe

    There is an interesting article on Hemmings today about a guy who built a lathe out of two slant six blocks. It might offend some slantyphiles but it’s interesting reading.
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    65 Dart GoGo progress

    After much work, and too many months, I finally got the left rear quarter mounted on my ‘65 Dart GT GoGo clone. I’ve still got some welding and a lot of body work to go, but it’s on. Right quarter is next, then it’s going on the rotisserie that’s been sitting in my garage for the last four or...
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    Twist-in bulbs for instrument panel

    I need a source for the twist-in light bulb sockets that go in the instrument panel on my 1965 Dart Convertible. Yesterday I was trouble-shooting why the oil pressure light didn’t work and discovered the reason - no bulb, no socket! Stole one off my coupe, but I need a source. Picture attached...
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    Source for harness clip

    Does anyone know where to source these plastic harness clips? There are several in the engine bay of my ‘65 Dart GT convertible and I will need them for the coupe too. I’ve looked at Layson’s, Yearone, Classic Industries, but no luck.
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    Chrome seat belt bolts for 1965 Dodge Dart

    Does anyone know a vendor for the chrome shouldered seat belt bolts for my ‘65 Darts? I had one set I got from Yearone, part #SBB716SH, that was very nice quality with decent chrome. When I needed another pair I ordered the same part number from them but the bolts I received were cad plated...
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    65 Dart factory tach

    Does anyone know if Mopar offered any factory or dealer-approved tachometers for the 235HP Dart engines? I’m pretty sure they didn’t, but would just like to know for sure. My original 1965 Dart Go-Go (4 speed) had an RAC tach mounted on the dash between the steering wheel and the pillar. It was...
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    Need respirator recommendations

    I’m getting ready to primer some areas of my car and I want to buy a new respirator that will be good for epoxy and urethane. I have an old 3M that’s ok, but I want something better. I’m not afraid to spend a little money, but I want something I can easily get cartridges and parts for. Any...
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    Recommendations for primer(s)

    I’m getting ready to mount the new quarters for my 65 Dart GoGo and would appreciate some recommendations on what brand or type of primer to put on them before I do. This is my first restoration project, so just assume I know nothing. I did do some motorcycle painting some years ago, but that...
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    Hot Rod article on 70 Barracuda trunk floor

    Today’s online posting in Hot Rod had a how-to on replacing a 1970 Barracuda trunk floor. They emphasize properly bracing the body before removing all the quarter panels, etc. When I looked at the article all I saw was braces on each door. When I did my ‘65 Dart trunk floor, wheel houses and...
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    [WANTED] Dart GoGo Literature

    I’m looking for any sales literature, tools, or information on 1965 Dart GoGo’s. I have two of the brochures, but might buy more if the price is right. Any dealer package info or instructions would be welcome. Basically, anything about 1965 GoGos.
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    [WANTED] OEM style seatbelts and hardware

    I’m looking for a source for OEM-style seatbelts and hardware for my 1965 Dodge Dart GT coupe and convertible. I bought a seat of “rebuilt” retractors with belts from a member on this site and was very disappointed. He took several months to ship and the latch hardware was rusted. I don’t care...
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    273 valve stem seal replacement

    I’m thinking about replacing the valve stem seals on my 65 235hp Dart GT convertible It’s been many years since I’ve done this with the heads still on the car, and I’ve never done it on a 273 Mopar. I was planning to just pull the rocker arms and pressurize each cylinder with air. There used to...
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    Need recommendations for car transport

    I need to ship a car I bought from Richmond, Virginia, to Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Does anyone have a company or service they’d recommend?
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    1969 Barracuda Pilot Car

    There was a short article in today’s Hot Rod mail on a barn-find ‘69 Barracuda that was an early pilot car for the factory manual. Serial number was 26. If you’re an early ‘Cuda fan you might want to take a look.
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    [WANTED] 65 Dart GT seat belt retractors

    I’m looking for the seat belt retractors for a 1965 Dart GT. I believe they came with a plastic sheath that held the end of the belt up off the floor. Does anyone know of a source for new ones or reproductions? I bought some retractors with my new seat belts, but they’re just a little mouse trap...
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    Rear window glass channel run for 65 Dart GT

    I’m looking for a source for the felt-like material that goes in the rear window channels for my 1965 Dart GT. It appears to be stapled in, as you can see in one of the pictures. I’d also like to know if there are any tricks for installing the material, as it appears it is stapled in before the...
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    Carter AVS question

    I have two ‘65 Darts with 235hp Charger engines. It’s been 50+ years since I worked on a Carter AVS, so I’m not an expert on them. Today I noticed that there are two holes on the front of the carb just above the butterflies that go straight through to unfiltered outside air. At first I thought...
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