Ulf - in reference to Idler and Piman arms, Rock Auto has cheapo (probably Chinese-made) eRly A idler arms for around $20. They do not show any early A pitman arms but Steer and Gear will rebuild your original - for $170!!
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Ulf - in reference to Idler and Piman arms, Rock Auto has cheapo (probably Chinese-made) eRly A idler arms for around $20. They do not show any early A pitman arms but Steer and Gear will rebuild your original - for $170!!
Thanks Don but mine is in that condition too so I'll pass on them. Not sure how they crack. I mean you don't crash your knee against it!!
Today a most wanted box showed up from USA! When me and Johan was at Carlisle last year we bought some mouldings and I bought a NOS exhaust pipe too. The package was well done by my good friend Don.
After opening the box I found all the plates that I bought from him. Pictures will come later.
Mouldings were in great condition and upon closer examination I found out that the pipe was for 1964 to 1966 a-body wagons with V8 with 2 barrel engines! I could not believe it! Catching!!!! That will fit the wagon like a glove!
Thank you Don for all your help. It's worth alot for Swedish carnuts like Johan and myself!
After some searching I found a NOS muffler and hanger for the exhaust system.
Ready to install and a guy here in Sweden can do the special tail pipe for wagon. When I get that part I'm ready to start up the engine!
Ready to install and a guy here in Sweden can do the special tail pipe for wagon. When I get that part I'm ready to start up the engine!
After some searching I found the rear hanger and the clamp! Lucky me!
Those look familiar! I may have a set too!
Today was the mount the exhaust system day. I really enjoy new stuff!
I also found a lower red plastic moulding to be added on the inside on the lower part of the windshield gasket. Was this standard on all cars? I've seen it on a red interior Dart 65 once.
I also found a lower red plastic moulding to be added on the inside on the lower part of the windshield gasket. Was this standard on all cars? I've seen it on a red interior Dart 65 once.
They may have been standard on 270/GT and 200/Signet/Barracudas. I’ve got gold ones from a Signet ‘vert and Barracuda and a blue one from my wagon
Edit: and yours is in much better shape than my sun-warped plastic moldings
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Great job on packing those parts!
The exhaust looks great too!
The exhaust looks great too!
pacuda59
pacuda59
Ulf.....I have seen it all!!
I'm at a loss for words.......just amazing!
Sorry, this is out of sequence, I wrote it after viewing your potato carving.
I'm at a loss for words.......just amazing!
Sorry, this is out of sequence, I wrote it after viewing your potato carving.
Hope you liked it! It also shows that small efforts can make a big difference.
Today I started to apply some glue to get the tailgate weatherstripping in place. The weatherstripping is a masterpiece from Joe Souchy.
Some trimming is required but when it's finally there it looks great!
Some trimming is required but when it's finally there it looks great!
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The last door is done. Got the new door handles from Vans. Was also getting the rear ash trays so now the inside armrests are done.
Ok, finally I was able to put the last piece to the front end. I bought a nice set of new Monroe front shocks here on FABO and they arrived yesterday!
Factory blue was fast changed to factory black. I even found a set of silver cad washers for them. Turned out great. The NOS pitman arm is in place too. Next will be to adjust the alignment.
I was able to to find a company Rogers Custom here in Sweden who manifacture complete exhaust system. So I placed an order for the tailpipe for wagons only.
Fire it up is around the corner!
Factory blue was fast changed to factory black. I even found a set of silver cad washers for them. Turned out great. The NOS pitman arm is in place too. Next will be to adjust the alignment.
I was able to to find a company Rogers Custom here in Sweden who manifacture complete exhaust system. So I placed an order for the tailpipe for wagons only.
Fire it up is around the corner!
Today the door weatherstripping showed up from US. I would not say that it is color matched but red wasn't to bad compared to maroon.
It required some trimming but fitted well. However the door needed some adjustment but it needs to be closed hard. I guess and hope that the weatherstrip will fit better over time. I mounted the front carpet hold downs and it looks great.
The rear small painted cardboard was not so good. Tomorrow I will make two new and paint them.
It required some trimming but fitted well. However the door needed some adjustment but it needs to be closed hard. I guess and hope that the weatherstrip will fit better over time. I mounted the front carpet hold downs and it looks great.
The rear small painted cardboard was not so good. Tomorrow I will make two new and paint them.
I have read that the rubber on the door seal will “relax” after awhile so the door won’t be so hard to shut.
I ordered mine from Restorations Specialties and the color (metallic blue) matched perfectly with the old weatherstrip that was not sun-faded. Your red would certainly look better than maroon!
Do you think the door striker plates on the door jamb were originally cad plated? I am getting ready to send to Eric a small order for cad plating and can send a set of 4 if they were cad plated. I am not sure what it’s called; you mentioned sending him this part of tailgate hinging for cad plating. I have an extra if you need one cad plated
I ordered mine from Restorations Specialties and the color (metallic blue) matched perfectly with the old weatherstrip that was not sun-faded. Your red would certainly look better than maroon!
Do you think the door striker plates on the door jamb were originally cad plated? I am getting ready to send to Eric a small order for cad plating and can send a set of 4 if they were cad plated. I am not sure what it’s called; you mentioned sending him this part of tailgate hinging for cad plating. I have an extra if you need one cad plated
Don! The door strikers and the tail gate hinging should be silver zinc. Include the screws for the strikers too!
I will have to check with Eric and see if he can do the silver zinc. I bet that tailgate hinge is silver zinc
He can do it for you. I will soon send him parts going for silver zinc, silver cad and yellow dichromate.
Tonight I was able to cut new cardbore panels and paint them. With the inside mouldings it looks great. A little tricky to cut the carpet correct so it doesn't interfear with the carpet hold down mouldings!
The last piece of the puzzle arrived. After hours of cutting and adjusting the complete exhaust system is in place. The only thing that is visible is the exhaust tip!!
Well, I hope it works well.
Well, I hope it works well.
Don! Re the drier, where did you send it? I guess I need to recharge mine too!
I sent it to Classic Air down in Tampa FL.
In fact they have my compressor and hoses right now to rebuild the compressor and restore the hose fittings back to original and add new barrier hoses. Friend and member FWDLK Frank was making a trip to the area and brought my stuff as well as 2 sets of his for rebuild (saved on the shipping). He hopes to pick everything up on a return trip in May or June to save on the return shipping.
Finally after 14 month it was time to start up the totally overhauled 273. She ran like a kitten!
Next would be to add the last vacuum hose to the intake manifold and tune the carb and distributor.
Next would be to add the last vacuum hose to the intake manifold and tune the carb and distributor.
pacuda59
pacuda59
Ulf, did all 65 Darts have the exhaust exiting the side under the quarter panel? It's been so long since I had mine, I don't remember.
Only wagons did, and I believe most wagons of all makes did. The idea was to keep exhaust fumes from entering the tailgate glass if it was open while the engine is running. I don't know how well that worked.
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