1965 Dartcharger

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65dartcharger said:
Any pictures how it looks!
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I have not done anything with it as far as installation. After I assemble the engine, I shall be installing the compressor before installing everything in the engine compartment. When I’m ready to install all the hoses, I’ll remove all the plugs at the last minute to preclude any possible moisture getting into the system. All my hoses are still sealed in a large plastic bag that Classic Air out them all in (hoses still have the plugs or caps on them)
65dartcharger said:
Any pictures how it looks!
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not yet. I’l post them on my thread when I get that far
 
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I'm in the process of decide if I should add the windshield washer system and take it off. It wasn't a factory added thing. The dealer installed it.

What's your opinion FABO members?

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I see the pump, but it’s not mounted on the shock tower - strange! Where’s the reservoir? Does the wiper switch incorporate the washer button?. If all you sre lacking is the reservoir, I’d just add it
 
The reservoir is a bag type hanging over the side . You can see the hose attached to the cap of the bag and the two hooks that support the bag . Its a 65 thing , 66 used a plastic bottle on top and the pump mounted over the side .

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GGs66GT said:
The reservoir is a bag type hanging over the side . You can see the hose attached to the cap of the bag and the two hooks that support the bag . Its a 65 thing , 66 used a plastic bottle on top and the pump mounted over the side .

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What I know of 1965 was the first year for the plastic bottle mounted on the inner fender. The washer pump was mounted beside the shock bracket towards the engine. Did late 1964 assembled cars had foot pump or electric pump?

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Today I was able to take off all the rear mouldings and gaskets. Next was to vacuum everything. I put all screws, bolts, nuts and hardware in marked bags. I have never seen such a nice car without any rust. Next gastank, springs and rear axle.

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Continued today with the stainless steel roof mouldings. After I was done I were surprised. The vinyl roof was glued in place and then hold in place with a stainless steel strip and then screwed in place. I really enjoy being the first one to dis-assembled it. In that way I know how to assemble it together.

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After gaining some pounds over Christmas eve it was time for a two hour session in the shop.
Two years ago I was fortunate to find and buy an NOS gas tank. The old ones are always worned out.
I took the old one down and to my surprice it's unmolested and in excellent condition. The pad was still in place and I could even see the date code stampings. Week 32 in 1964. This car was assembled in mid December. It's tje factory tank! So now I will try to get rid of the old undercoating. We'll see how it works out.
Next was to take down the prop shaft, rear springs, the shocks and the rearend. I even dis-assembled all the plastic plugs on the car.
Best of all so far NO RUST!!

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The engine is out and today I'm just pictured all the ac stuff so I can get it back in right position. The body is totally rust free! Yipee!

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Today I bought a bunch of NOS early A-body stuff. I found the upper and lower trunk mouldings as well as one complete taillight assy. One turn signal assy and one headlight bezel. There were even some NOS Valiant stuff I have to go through.

I just wish I could find this rear black resonator!

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The engine is......a mess. Greasy, dirty and rusty! With help of my oldest grand child progress was performed today.

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Disassembled the inner quarter moulding where the inner roof rail moulding ends tonight.
My Dart Charger assembled in January of 65 has a screwed in place aluminium plate to cover the lower part of the roof rail.
However my Dart Charger assembled in mid December of 64 had a glued piece of black foam instead in place.
This means that there were a change in production between mid December of 64 to late January of 65.
Learned something new today.

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65dartcharger said:
Disassembled the inner quarter moulding where the inner roof rail moulding ends tonight.
My Dart Charger assembled in January of 65 has a screwed in place aluminium plate to cover the lower part of the roof rail.
However my Dart Charger assembled in mid December of 64 had a glued piece of black foam instead in place.
This means that there were a change in production between mid December of 64 to late January of 65.
Learned something new today.

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Any idea what that foam is for? I was wondering about that when I took my '66 apart.
 
Last time I mounted a body on a rotissery was 15 years ago. So I guess it's time for the next one. I like the rustfree body. Progress!! :thumbsup:

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Today I was able to remove the instrument panel, heater and the a/c unit. Found out some new information.
Wiring for gear selector were tejped with a black tejp. In the curve you can see the yellowish paper tejp. On the backside of the tejp there is evidence of paper. The tejp probably holded some kind of information for the assembly staff. All clips for wiring harnesses were added before the paint. The black phosphated clips for optional equipment were all black phophated and added after final paint.

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Interesting your firewall clips to hold the wiring harness are black. I had faded white clips on my 65 and faded blue clips on a 65 4 door sedan I parted out. Interesting that my wagon and the blue 4 door were/are CA assembled
 
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