1968 Dodge Dart GT Sleeping Beauty?

[mygasser]

a tip for when you mask small bits/cables/pipe fittings etc is to use tin/baking foil from the kitchen. it can be wrapped tightly around things and stays put, but the best bit is it's easy to remove afterwards. it's a pain unwrapping miles of masking tape sometimes, lol.
neil.

 

[Dana67Dart]

Shaun did say that the 67-69 Darts were his favorite Mopar's

Clearly he only works on mustangs so he can save up top get a Cool Kids Car!

 

[hcallaway]

This was after soaking for an hour. I hated looking at it sitting there. This is believe it or not much improved.

 

[hcallaway]

Dart is relocated to the Body Shop. Right now the estimate for body and paint is $3500-$4000. I was initially just going to do the engine compartment and trunk. Also the drivers side dents until I ran out of money. Current plan is to do that as well as any other areas that need attention. Spray with a high build primer and let me block and see what we may discover. I already have approximately $2K in metal work and $800 in metal parts including a full rear quarter. I guess my painted car will be around $7-7500. I think that is a fair price if it all works out.
I just realized I posted about it being at the shop. I didn’t give the pricing. Other threads are searching for painters. Prices certainly vary.

 

[hcallaway]

I have been eyeing the seat belts.

They were very dirty.
I put them in a sweat shirt, inside a pillow cover in the washing machine. They came out much better but not perfect.

Rear outers

Need to clean the buckles and other hardware.

 

[hcallaway]

Once it got in the shop, they got right on it. The driver’s side worried me the most. At one point I was ready to add that quarter. I was told that was not the way to go. They felt the dents could be pulled and in the end it worked as they knew it should.

 

[hcallaway]

Quarter was solid. With the skim coat it looked like a lot of Bondo.

 

[hcallaway]

7/16-20 die. Seat belt bolts. Cleaned the threads.

 

[hcallaway]

I have this 3/4 high density foam rubber I bought for a bench seat. My young upholstery guy said it is working out just fine. Multiple layers of foam and fabric to repair the seat bottoms.

They should be done next week.

 

[hcallaway]

Finally located the fender inter liners. Power wash, wire brush and Rust-Oleum paintable undercoating on both sides.

I will repair the original rubber seals.

 

[hcallaway]

Color is going down. Nice surprise.

 

[hcallaway]

Back home.

They sprayed the radiator surround and K member, control arms and dust shields flat black. My painter does things you don’t even ask.

I was finally able to look over the car. The troubled passenger door was adjusted by the shop. The new top hinge did the job. I was not having any luck getting it to fit. The body line at the top of the door now matches the quarter.

 

[mopowers]

Hell yeah! That looks great. The progress has been so quick too. Nice work.

 

[hcallaway]

Attached bottom of both front fenders.

Let the blocking begin. Over a gallon of high build primer. 320 grit. I need to do some research on how much to sand. The dart doors and fender have up to 5? flat planes to use to block. I am taking it down and when I see a dip or rise I stop in that area and mark it with a pencil.

 

[hcallaway]

Not sure how to attach a video?
I block the center sections to sharpen my lines. Then do a section complete.
I am beat 8 hours of blocking with a 45 minute break.

Roof, pillars and the tops of the doors and fenders. Then I will be done.

I rolled it under the carport and turned on a fan to blow the dust away.

 

[hcallaway]

From Pat in NC.
Getting done on Clayton ST in Kinston NC.

I was 15. HFC III was 21’ish. Brick was 47’ish.

My brother sent this out today.
91 year old dad still loves cars and drives. My brother is my partner in crime just in another state.

45 years later and I am about worn out.

 

[Dana67Dart]

Getting old sucks