A couple months back a '75 Dart came into the P-A-P in Lynnwood, WA...E44-code cop car (E68 is 360). Really trashed, but me and a buddy got the suspension, brakes, the data tag, the radio delete plate (W/3 holes), the defogger, the alternator wiring (goes through firewall w/o using the bulkhead connector), the passenger door mirror, etc. Rare finds!
1974 Dart Police Sedan - A day in the life
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waggin
moving on ain't easy if you drive a Ford :p
Ok when ya gonna install the seat out of kirkey's a body emporium?????
6T9 V-100,
Did you get the Instrument Cluster, Spotlights and Mounts by chance??? Let me know.
Later,
Bruce B.
PS: Keepin' the seat waggin! Who's Kirkey?
Did you get the Instrument Cluster, Spotlights and Mounts by chance??? Let me know.
Later,
Bruce B.
PS: Keepin' the seat waggin! Who's Kirkey?
OK, pour gas in the carb - It runs for a min. Very little gas showing in the filter. Yesterday it ran for 15 min. on gas tank! AAARRRRGGGGHHHH! Killed the battery. Try again tommorow.
Later,
Bruce B.
Later,
Bruce B.
Unfortunately, the car was hammered- the spotlight was missing the handle, the headlight switch was hanging below the dash, the d/s floor was rotted to the point that the torsion bar was rubbing on the reminants:sad1:, and everything else that was worth anything we took and sold off on craigslist and to friends. I did keep the inner fender data tag and I can send that to you if you'd like (I have a wall of license plates, automotive stickers, and emblems...it'll end up there if you don't want it Bob).
Just wanted to touch base with everyone. I am still alive and kickin'. I have a new Phone number (Thanks to all that have helped me in this lousy time for me! Bless You!). Please email me and I will send it to you. I have no long distance service on it so you will need to call me. Also, I will try to get in the FABO chat room in the evenings and you can add me on Yahoo: [email protected].
Later,
Bruce B.
Later,
Bruce B.
OK Then!
Finally got it!
Dropped the Gas Tank, cleaned it out, Cleaned up the Sending Unit. Blew a bunch more crap outta the Fuel Line again...... Put it all back together.... No Go!! Now the Fuel Pump is dead. Replaced the Fuel Pump..... TAA DAA! NOW it's pickin' up Gas and running sweet. ARGH!!!!!
(PS: Gas Gauge is working now too)
Later,
Bruce B.
Finally got it!
Dropped the Gas Tank, cleaned it out, Cleaned up the Sending Unit. Blew a bunch more crap outta the Fuel Line again...... Put it all back together.... No Go!! Now the Fuel Pump is dead. Replaced the Fuel Pump..... TAA DAA! NOW it's pickin' up Gas and running sweet. ARGH!!!!!
(PS: Gas Gauge is working now too)
Later,
Bruce B.
Gas gauge quit again.... time to put the new sending unit in I guess. It is still overheating when ya hit the highway though. Gonna try a new water pump and see what happens.
Later for now,
Bruce B.
Later for now,
Bruce B.
my slant six duster was overheating on the highway. the rad was blocked up. it was ok for a while and would do it after a few trips. id flush every 3 or 4 times i drove it and black funk just kept coming out, finally i pulled the pipe plug out of the block on the passenger side and i had to hammer a screw driver through this black sandy chunk of crap. i flushed water through every hole i could and it seems to be good now. check it out, could be your problem.
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I seen a radio in there, didn't you say it was a radio delete car???
It is/was radio delete and going back to that.
And thanks jamesdart.... goin' for the plug next!
Later,
Bruce B.
And thanks jamesdart.... goin' for the plug next!
Later,
Bruce B.
Well,
Got a lot figured out and fixed this past week!
The cooling issue turned out to be a clogged Radiator. Had it rodded out and Taa Daa! Cooling fine now. Also put a new Thermostat, Water Pump, Radiator Cap, Upper, Lower, both heater, and Transfer Hoses on.
This almost closes the Cooling System issues out, just the new Heater Core and Anti Freeze to put in and ready for the cold weather.
Later,
Bruce B.
PS: Also put in the new Gas Tank Sending Unit too; Gauge working great now.
Got a lot figured out and fixed this past week!
The cooling issue turned out to be a clogged Radiator. Had it rodded out and Taa Daa! Cooling fine now. Also put a new Thermostat, Water Pump, Radiator Cap, Upper, Lower, both heater, and Transfer Hoses on.
This almost closes the Cooling System issues out, just the new Heater Core and Anti Freeze to put in and ready for the cold weather.
Later,
Bruce B.
PS: Also put in the new Gas Tank Sending Unit too; Gauge working great now.
64dart170
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SMC on the west coast should have any fabric/vinyl you would need, and they reproduce any door panels!
Godd find & good luck!8)
End of 2009 update: Heater Core is in and cookin'! got the Neutral safety/Reverse light harness in and working. Still looking for an unbroken Tag Light Lense...... Happy New Year everybody!!!!!
Later,
Bruce B.
Later,
Bruce B.
OK then.....
I found a set of Drip Rail Corners!! I still need a better Tag Light Lense/Housing though. She is running pretty good but she has an ominus rumbling in the Rear End. I am gonna replace the Outer Axle Bearings 1st and see if that is it. Nothing else new for now.
Later,
Bruce B.
I found a set of Drip Rail Corners!! I still need a better Tag Light Lense/Housing though. She is running pretty good but she has an ominus rumbling in the Rear End. I am gonna replace the Outer Axle Bearings 1st and see if that is it. Nothing else new for now.
Later,
Bruce B.
Well.....
Here we are at Waggin's place in Florida!
This was her 1st real road trip since I bought her.
Absolutly no problems,
Gonna have to get the Cruise Control in before the next trip though as she wants to cruise at 80-85 MPH!
Now, since we got here she has lost her Munched up, Bad Hinges, and Seal-less Doors....
And Waggin working on the Replacement Doors from a '74 Valiant Sedan he parted out.
I also got a Inside Hood Release, Trunk Light Setup, good used Side Markers, and Bumper-ettes offa the parts car.
Oh... he IS keeping the '74 Valient drivable Chassis around as a Yard Dawg....
I got the Air Shocks and Trailer Hitch installed on Monday.... No clue what is in store for today yet.
Later,
Bruce B.
PS: Related thread: http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=93913
Here we are at Waggin's place in Florida!
This was her 1st real road trip since I bought her.
Absolutly no problems,
Gonna have to get the Cruise Control in before the next trip though as she wants to cruise at 80-85 MPH!
Now, since we got here she has lost her Munched up, Bad Hinges, and Seal-less Doors....
And Waggin working on the Replacement Doors from a '74 Valiant Sedan he parted out.
I also got a Inside Hood Release, Trunk Light Setup, good used Side Markers, and Bumper-ettes offa the parts car.
Oh... he IS keeping the '74 Valient drivable Chassis around as a Yard Dawg....
I got the Air Shocks and Trailer Hitch installed on Monday.... No clue what is in store for today yet.
Later,
Bruce B.
PS: Related thread: http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=93913
Tuesday.....
Got the Passenger side stuff painted.
Waggin at work.
Done
Rims... Before
Rims.... After
Passenger side Door Jambs and Rims... Done!
Passenger Doors.... Done
That was all on my car today.
Tommorow is Drivers Side day.
Oh..... By the way, I decided I am painting her Black.
Later,
Bruce B.
Got the Passenger side stuff painted.
Waggin at work.
Done
Rims... Before
Rims.... After
Passenger side Door Jambs and Rims... Done!
Passenger Doors.... Done
That was all on my car today.
Tommorow is Drivers Side day.
Oh..... By the way, I decided I am painting her Black.
Later,
Bruce B.
OK everybody.....
Here is Thursday's pics......
And so ended Thursday March 25, 2010 at 2330 hours!!
We are Beat!
Night-Night all,
Bruce B.
Here is Thursday's pics......
And so ended Thursday March 25, 2010 at 2330 hours!!
We are Beat!
Night-Night all,
Bruce B.
Ok,
Here is March 26, 2010 work. Finished up the Painting for now.
Out with the old.......
That's it for this trip to Dr. Waggin's!
All for today!
Later,
Bruce B.
Here is March 26, 2010 work. Finished up the Painting for now.
Out with the old.......
That's it for this trip to Dr. Waggin's!
All for today!
Later,
Bruce B.
Well.... Front Bearings sounded bad to Waggin.......
Took them apart and they were in need of repacking. Also the Passenger side Outer Race was spun. Waggin peened it to fix as good as could be, I repacked all the Bearings.
I need a new Spindle and Hub....UGH! I would rather just convert to Disc Brakes whille swapping the Spindle.... Anybody got a set of Spindles, Dust Shields, Caliper Mounts, and Proportioning Valve for sale? PM me if you do. I already have a set of Rotors and Calipers out in the barn.
This marks the end of this bit of work on my '74 Dart PD.
Time to head back home.
I cannot begin to tell everybody what a great guy Waggin is!!!
:notworth: TY TY TY Waggin! :notworth:
Later,
Bruce B.
Took them apart and they were in need of repacking. Also the Passenger side Outer Race was spun. Waggin peened it to fix as good as could be, I repacked all the Bearings.
I need a new Spindle and Hub....UGH! I would rather just convert to Disc Brakes whille swapping the Spindle.... Anybody got a set of Spindles, Dust Shields, Caliper Mounts, and Proportioning Valve for sale? PM me if you do. I already have a set of Rotors and Calipers out in the barn.
This marks the end of this bit of work on my '74 Dart PD.
Time to head back home.
I cannot begin to tell everybody what a great guy Waggin is!!!
:notworth: TY TY TY Waggin! :notworth:
Later,
Bruce B.
hemicop
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If you have trouble getting the material for the interior, you may try contacting some local upholstery shops here in metro Phoenix. Many shops did, and still do repair work for the PDs here in the Valley & someone may have some of that pattern left.
Thanks for the info hemicop!
The Seatcovers are gonna have to wait for some time though. I am just gonna try and find a set of aftermarket Slipcovers for now. I am however going to go ahead and repair the Seat Springs while I have the Seats out to POR-15 the Floors and put the new Vinyl Floor Coverings in! I am tired of sitting on the Floor! LOL
I still want to find a Certified Speedometer for her but have been told they were only available in 140 MPH in the '76 A38 A Bodies. UGH. Maybe I can find one of those 200 KPH Speedometers instead. That would be a great conversation piece for her.
Later,
Bruce B.
The Seatcovers are gonna have to wait for some time though. I am just gonna try and find a set of aftermarket Slipcovers for now. I am however going to go ahead and repair the Seat Springs while I have the Seats out to POR-15 the Floors and put the new Vinyl Floor Coverings in! I am tired of sitting on the Floor! LOL
I still want to find a Certified Speedometer for her but have been told they were only available in 140 MPH in the '76 A38 A Bodies. UGH. Maybe I can find one of those 200 KPH Speedometers instead. That would be a great conversation piece for her.
Later,
Bruce B.
The trip home.....
Had Fuel Filter issues, Stopped and bought a new one... problem solved.
The rest of the trip home went without issues.
Now we have our first road trip under our belts!
645 Miles round trip.
Later,
Bruce B.
Had Fuel Filter issues, Stopped and bought a new one... problem solved.
The rest of the trip home went without issues.
Now we have our first road trip under our belts!
645 Miles round trip.
Later,
Bruce B.
63VALIANT*KISS
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awesome car!
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