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  1. AdamR

    73-74 Duster Hood black out

    Im looking for some pictures of how a 73-74 Duster with the Hood blackout treatment was masked off under the hood and firewall. Also would the bottom of the hood be painted body color (i believe it was) or black ?
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    73 Duster bumper swap ?

    Will a 72 bumper bolt up to my 73s brackets if I loose the big heavy reinforcement or do I need to swap brackets also ?
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    primer issues. HELP !!!!

    I started to prime the Duster this afternoon but had a major malfunction. I started with 2 coats of epoxy, waited 30 minutes (as per the tech sheet) and started to lay down the 2K (same manufacturer) First coat went fine. Second coat ended in disaster. After laying down the second coat I...
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    Cowl to fender braces

    What year did cowl to fender braces start ? I thought it was 73 but the Duster doesnt have any.
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    Body shop guys, 2K primer on wood ?

    Kinda odd, I know. A friend asked me to paint a guitar for him. I havent been able to find the color he wants in a "guitar" paint so I started looking at single stage urethane and found just what he wanted in Kirkers Ultra-Glo line. My plan is to strip the guitar down to bare wood and lay...
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    Paint experts ? Chalky paint ?

    Does anyone know what causes white and red paints to be come chalky ? This happens even with base/clear paints and Id like to be able to tell customers exactly why I cant just wax the dry white Honda. I cant say Ive ever come across another color (in base/clear) that drys out. It must have...
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    spare tire well patches

    Has anyone bought a spare tire well patch panel ? I need to know how high up in the well the panel goes. I need it to go about 2 or 3 " otherwise I need the entire floor pan.
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    Paint chip repair

    Does anyone have a good method or any tips on chip repair ? I've been doing a lot of chip repair lately and not really happy with my results. Im currently using base coat/clear coat for repair, then wet sanding and buffing but I cant get a good color match or very good build up of the...
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    Dart Bee stripe

    Just thought I would share a few pictures of the Bumble Bee stripe I purchased from ChallengerGary. Great quality for a great price ! Thanks Gary !
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    Dart trunk weather stripping

    I need a picture of were in the channel the weather stripping sits. Also if anyone has a good picture of an uninstalled weatherstripping I could use that also. Not sure if I have the correct one.
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    Color poll

    If all goes well I should be bringing in the Dart for paint by the end of the month. The car will have a black vinyl roof, Black Bee stripe and black interior. Ive settled on 3 colors #1 The original color (318 auto car) FE5 Bright Red. No hood black out #2 FF8 Dark Green, with hood black...
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    striker pins

    Anyone have a source for new door striker pins ? I remember seeing some made from stainless steel. Cant find the link.
  13. AdamR

    Vent window seals

    Anyone reproducing these ? I see them listed from Legendary for B bodies but no As.
  14. AdamR

    Paint basics.

    Etch or wash primers – Go direct to bare metal and assist in adhesion but are mostly there to serve as a conversion coating to prevent a rock chip from getting out of control. Do not put over filler. Do not put under filler. Epoxies – Can go direct to metal and work well by...
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    Resto Paints. PPG paint codes

    Im going to start a list of PPG paint codes as I find them to detail your Mopar with. For the record I have not used any of these paints yet. These codes are for lacquer. Rallye wheel silver (argent silver, non textured) 3960 Organosol black (textured black used on hoods, tail panels etc.)...
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    Ppg Dp40/dp50

    Any difference between the 2 other then color ? I was given 3 quarts, 1 DP40 and 2 DP50s and a can of DP40LF catalyst. Will the DP 40 Catalyst work for the DP50 ?
  17. AdamR

    Door glass removal

    Help !!! I have everything un bolted and still cant get the glass and vent windows out of the door. What am I missing ?
  18. AdamR

    71 Dart swinger special

    Does anyone have a 71 Swinger Special ? This is the lowest model for 71. Im looking for a picture of the "Special" emblem and its location that these cars used.
  19. AdamR

    Ever see a set of these ?

    I saw these on ebay and thought they were odd. Anyone ever see them ?
  20. AdamR

    under coatings and seem sealer

    Anyone know of a good under coating that looks like the factory stuff ? What about a thick black seam sealer that looks like the factory stuff ? I usually use the 3M brushable stuff, It works well but doesnt look correct.
  21. AdamR

    70/71 Dart trim question

    Is the trim on the front of 70/71 Darts an option ? Ive noticed a few cars with out it. I though they all had it.
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    Dart Hood blackout/Scoop color ?

    Ive seen this so many ways Im not sure what is correct from the factory. On 70 340 Swingers with the Hood black out what color should the scoops be ? I have seen them blacked out and I have seen them body color. I have also see the hood black out with body color directly under the the scoops...
  23. AdamR

    Is this F4 green ?

    I came across this photo of exactly what I want my Dart to look like. I believe its F4 green ? I know, Im the only person in the world to want to paint an original Rallye Red car nasty Mopar green.
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    Dart hood scoop studs

    Does any one know were I can get the studs for my 70 Dart hood scoops ? Yeah, I know. R/T Specialties. I would prefer some one that answers the phone or at least returns phone calls.
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    71 Dart rocker trim

    Can anyone tell me how many clips hole the trim on the front fenders and quarters. My fenders and quarters were patched and have no holes for them. I still have the hold on the rockers though. Pictures would be great.
  26. AdamR

    Blocking primer.

    I started blocking the quarters on my Dart today. My main concern is when to stop blocking, when to re prime with HI-Build Primer and when to make repairs with filler. I have a few low spots I cant get out with just blocking because there are to close to stamping in the sheet metal like the...
  27. AdamR

    Hood pin holes sizes

    Anyone know what size the factory used for the pin and screw holes ?
  28. AdamR

    70 Dart scoops

    Who sells the best repros with the chrome trim ? I checked AAR Fiberglass but oddly enough they dont sell them.
  29. AdamR

    another paint question.

    Todays project was to paint the hood. I did the underside this morning which was easy. after it dried for 6hrs I flipped it to do the top. It came out pretty well. I put 2 medium wet coats on it. It look like it has some striping in it. Is this gun set up related or just my spraying technique...
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    Hood insultaion pads

    Has anyone tried the Die cut hood pads ? The factory used a molded one which is also available but I would rather pay $25 instead of the $90 they want for the molded one.
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