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273 w/ 904, but irrelevant to this thread, so lets keep it concise for other readers.

Came to me in a faded yellow, but unlikely the OE color (haven't checked fender tag) since was said to have been abandoned at a body shop after painting, plus a lot of dent repairs visible from inside. The engine bay had the classic "upgrade" of "spray rattle-can black paint over rust, dirt...

Restored my door panels. The rears were bad (sorry no before photos, so imagine). The hardboard was warped. Might have flattened it with steam or such, but replaced with ABS sheet, using the old ones as template. ABS is nice because you can easily weld it, indeed as you cut with a jigsaw you...

I put Mustang Cobra convert seats in my 1964 Valiant convertible. $50 pair on craigslist from a shop tossing them since a customer wanted Recaro seats. I wanted a shoulder belt and seemed hard to add an anchor at the top. I used Mustang convert shoulder belts. They anchor them at the top of...

Link doesn't work. Might be the one below ($170). Good that it comes loaded with Android Auto and CarPlay and appears both work via wireless (some units require a wired connection to your phone). I like the integrated USB ports since I had to secure mine. The volume knob is also nice since...

Nothing protrudes into the dash hole. Don't recall the name, but a generic Chinese "Android Head Unit" sold under many names on ebay and Amazon around $80. Add $20 for a backup camera w/ wiring. Some $300 ones from a name brand come w/ Android Auto, which is a must-have for many buyers in new...

Photos requested. 1964 Valiant red interior. Dash was hacked by a P.O. to fit a non-OEM radio (2nd photo). I need to route the GPS cable behind the dash and mount the USB connectors on the bracket. 1965 Dart is black interior

The thumbwheel radio in my 1969 Dart was cool. Not so, the knob ones in my 1964 and 1965 today and didn't care for AM-only. One radio actually worked somewhat. Instead, I installed an Android Head Unit 7" screen in both. It sits in front of the dash, but thin so only projects 1.5". I just...

I would feel down there first. If you remove the lower seat cushion, you can also recover a lot of change, perhaps the build sheet, etc. Many people pushed the seat-belts below the seats. In the 1970's, I would drive with fools who ridiculed you for using a seat-belt. Wonder how many of...

I know it looks ugly, but your cotton batts appear quite sound. In my Newport, the center section (where one's butt sits) was torn and sunk into the metal wires, but I was able to pull it back together, add a little filler foam, and secure it with glue and thick cloth. Besides repairing the...

You might be able to re-use your cotton batten. I did that in my 65 Newport bench seat years ago, plus recently in my 85 M-B bucket seat - glued fibrous stuff people call "horse-hair" (might be). In both cases, the factory laid woven burlap over the springs and wires, and it degraded and the...

Sure. I made brackets to install Sebring seats in my 65 Dart. The Fiat is narrower, so you might want to think what to do with all the extra space, like maybe put in a wide center console from an SUV.

I think the steering wheel only fits at one clocking since there is a "wide groove" you must match. It seems I see it in the photos above. However, on the bottom end where the coupler attaches to the steering gear, I looked and looked for a locating groove and found none on either end in my 65...

Great writeup. Has anybody repaired the cracks in the plastic? My 65 wheel has a chunk that fell out around the center part. It fits back tightly, so if I epoxy it back there will only be a thin crack to fill. I was thinking of trying "plastic epoxy". Any suggestion? I also have fiberglass...

Do it yourself or pay your way out and don't complain. You can learn how to do almost anything on the internet (forums like this and youtube). Currently rebuilding my fence, before that I re-layed my roof tiles w/ better underlayment. Sure I could pay a "professional", but that always turns...

Ditto above, same black vert ones for $150/pr at Sacramento Swap meet last June from a trailer w/ sign "Get Yer Seats". They pull them at PickNPull. I built custom rails w/ metal from Ace. Installed temporary until I do the carpet. For my Valiant I will use the $50/pr Cobra vert seats I...

Not much would fit my 64 & 65 openings, so I got an HD Radio tuner for both. The interface is a thin panel you can mount on the front of the dash. You also need to hide a stereo amp somewhere. They also pickup regular stations. Paid ~$25 ea on ebay.

Easy if you have/get the correct wiper switch. It should have a terminal marked "W" (I recall), which sits fairly far from the others. You also need one that matches your wiper motor. Most were simple 2-speed. The variable-speed wipers had a much bigger wiper switch. You can find photos here and...

Post photos when you can. I hope you don't get any leaks. Most hardboard will swell and decompose with water, and carpet will sure hold water. Not sure what the material is for the floor over the spare in later cars. My 85 Mercedes has a composite board, but I think it must be water...

Cheapest and full-featured are used seats from a newer car. I am putting Sebring seats ($150/pair) in my 65 Dart and Cobra convertible seats ($50/pair) in my 64 Valiant. Both have a power driver's seat and gives shoulder belts. Sebring seats are easy since they have integral seat belts, as do...

I re-did the bench seat and rear in my 65 Newport ~15 years ago, and they still look fine. I got new vinyl covers thru J.C. Whitney, back when they were the go-to place. Paid maybe $60. Search internet today. Places that make seat covers have patterns going back to the 1920's. Legendary...

I wouldn't consider welding shut the old holes. Just find a plastic body plug, or cover w/ butyl rubber. The factory pan has large drain holes (~2"D). I see no structural issues from a few extra holes. A totally rotted out floor board might make a slight difference, but you would probably...

You stated it perfectly. Now if Snake has the special tool to unscrew the ignition switch nut on the front of the dash, it will be easy. I don't and use 3 screwdrivers to make a spanner tool.

You have another thread running, which puts this question in context: http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=195523 Apparently you have a 73 Duster and want to put bucket seats from a maybe Aspen RT. I assume you will get a 73 Duster console. You are probably in uncharted...

I promised photos, but inadvertently posted them to another thread: http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=195523 so I repeat: As promised, photos of the floor holes - driver's side, then passenger's. The front inner hole is ~1" forward of the outer hole, on both sides. I...

As promised, photos of the floor holes - driver's side, then passenger's. The front inner hole is ~1" forward of the outer hole, on both sides. I recall measuring 1.25" difference on the seat tracks. Note that the distance between the bench and bucket holes differ considerably between the 2...

I am putting Sebring seats in my 65 Dart and already made brackets. I used L-brackets and slotted L channel from Ace. The later on the outside for the gap you mention. I used the 4 factory bucket holes, plus drilled 2 new holes further aft (w/ spacers) since the Sebring tracks are longer. I...

The interior in my 65 Dart GT 2-dr is currently stripped, so easy to measure. I'll take a photo when I get home. Mine has 2 pairs of holes on the outer ends. My bucket seats were mounted in the inner pair, so I assume the outer pair was for bench seats. It looks like you have a convertible...

I put a new headliner in my 65 Newport ~1991. It was a little loose at first, but has tightened up and still looks great. The old type with the bows are fairly easy. There are spurs around the edges, under the inside trim, that grab it. Just don't trim it short. I will soon be putting one...