2fine69s
69 340-6pak Rag Top
Awesome build. It took me 10 years to get where I am and still not finished...
1969 DART CUSTOM FULL RESTORATION
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CrOoKs
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Thank you! As I’ve mentioned before it’s not perfect but I’m happy with how it’s turning out and I plan on driving it every chance I get!
No cooling problems here.....what thermostat are you running?...it is the only thing that will hold the heat in your motor.
On many with the same combo, a 180 is the choice, your temp guage will normally sit on the first bar to the left.
On many with the same combo, a 180 is the choice, your temp guage will normally sit on the first bar to the left.
Just freaking gorgeous 
Jeff
Jeff
CrOoKs
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I’ve got a 180 in it with the griffin radiator/shroud/1718 aluminum fan you recommended.
CrOoKs
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Put the grill and turn indicators on today as well as the radiator hoses. I tested the blower motor, starter, dome lights and horn today and everything works properly and the engine spins over great.
Hoping the ignition system and gas tank is here next week!
Hoping the ignition system and gas tank is here next week!
You probably just have not done it yet, but you might consider trimming / shortening both the ends of the upper hose to improve the fit.....helps a B body hose work in an A body better.
Looks"factory".....really better than factory!
Merry Christmas!
Denny
Looks"factory".....really better than factory!
Merry Christmas!
Denny
CrOoKs
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I have trimmed it some in both ends but I know I need to take more off the radiator end.
Merry Christmas Denny!!
-Jason
CrOoKs
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Got the FBO ignition installed and started it for about 10 seconds (engine has already been broken in). It’s suppose to be warmer this weekend so I’ll get it outside, set the timing and adjust the carb and get a video.
abodyjim
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Stumbled on to your build while looking for info on mine and WOW! After reading I felt inspired and completly incompetent with my time management. Big fan of the green. Hope to run into you at a show this summer and see this great car.
Crooks has it running now I'm sure he will post a video soon. I stopped by last week to hear it run and it sounds great! abodyjim cool Duster! I know Jason plans on having his Dart at the HPAC car show June 9th and 10th at Bass Pro in Olathe.
CrOoKs
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Thank you! I’ve neglected my family on this build but my son was 4 so I wanted to knock it out so it’ll be done and we can start making memories.
abodyjim
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Easier said then done but you did it. I tried it but got caught up in that snowball effect. If that thing can handle some highway driving there's a group that does a road trip every year that will help with those memories.
abodyjim
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Sweet, I go to that show every year. I'll be on the look out for you guys. Is your duster together and done?
Cool see you there then. I'm still working on the Duster... Lol seems like I get 1/100th the amount of work done on it vs Crooks and his Dart!
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CrOoKs
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Not much of an update but it is running and I actually backed it out of the garage and pulled it back in! I got the mooneye oil press and temp gauges finished up today, fixed the left turn indicator bulb on the cluster, installed the bumper jack and lug wrench. Planning on beginning the sanding and polishing next Sunday. Really all I have left to purchase is the bumpers, side markers and headlight bezels. Oh... and do the exhaust
bkd
No more Scoops
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
Looking great!
bkd
No more Scoops
Anything happening to this beautiful BEAST? you have made me like this color more and more every time I see yours. I have a 73 this color unfortunately triple Top, Car and inside LOL
CrOoKs
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I’ve just been wetsanding and polishing the last few weekends. Hoping to have that done this Sunday. Still need bumpers and tail lights.
mopowers
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God damn that looks good!
CrOoKs
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Lol thank you! Hoping to have it polished up tomorrow. Gonna order bumpers and tail lights soon then exhaust is all that’s left.
CrOoKs
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Well I finally got to take it for a spin! The 440 really surprised me when I put the hammer down. Cars flat moves out! I’ve got a few small thing to button up but it should be “done” by Sunday. I can point out things I’m not happy with but I just want to enjoy it and not freak out about everything. Biggest disappointment is my window guy put the seals in and didn’t get it in to where it’d line up with the trim good. He’s blaming the seal but it’ll work for now. I’d like to fix that later. I’ve worked hard on it so I’m going to enjoy it for awhile before i worry about the flaws.
Thank you everyone for the kind words, support and advice!
Thank you everyone for the kind words, support and advice!
Damn impressive! A full blown restoration in a year. This should be a sticky..."how to build an abody from A-Z". I actually use this tread to see sections of the car ripped apart when I'm too lazy to walk 70' to the shop. LOL
Congrats
Congrats
69DartMatt
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@CrOoKs - That's a damn good looking car! I like the "Custom" rear stripe! Its a nice touch! Great work for a turn around in a year. I've had my Dart Custom for almost 18 years and mine just got put on a rotisserie.
By the way, since you built it you will always know the flaws, but not everyone will notice them!
For example, almost everything I've built (woodwork related) people say "great job", "looks great", or "looks like a pro did it", but I still know there are flaws. I would point them out and the person would say "I didn't noticed it until you told me".
Great work again man! Just enjoy it with your family and have fun this summer!
By the way, since you built it you will always know the flaws, but not everyone will notice them!
For example, almost everything I've built (woodwork related) people say "great job", "looks great", or "looks like a pro did it", but I still know there are flaws. I would point them out and the person would say "I didn't noticed it until you told me".
Great work again man!
Just enjoy it with your family and have fun this summer! -
