2nd and 5th Owner. 70 Dart Resto-Mod

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I decided I would take advantage of what was left of summer (had lots of smoke due to wild fires) and knock out the trunk and redo the engine bay.

I decided that I liked the 2010 Plum Crazy Pearl bettwr than the 1970 formula. So as it sits the trunk, under deck lid, engine bay and under hood are epoxied and painted. BC/CC

The pics are a mixture of just base and after the clear went on. Also check out the difference in the two paint formulas. I didn't repaint the fender tag yet.

Now I can focus on block sanding the body during the winter.

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Wow... It's been a year since the update. We'll, I finally finished the body work (to the best of my abilities) and trailered it to the booth at work.

It's not perfect, but I am proud to say I did it myself. Now when let the clear is during up, I'm gonna swap my SBP axles and front brakes to BBP. After that, I will concentrate on getting it fired. I will try to post more regular updates.

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Excellent work. I am probably 6 months behind you. The boy and I epoxied the passenger door and quarter tonight. Ran out of weather, so we are going to focus on interior disassembly and cleaning.
 
jcmeyer5 said:
Excellent work. I am probably 6 months behind you. The boy and I epoxied the passenger door and quarter tonight. Ran out of weather, so we are going to focus on interior disassembly and cleaning.
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Thank you! It's not perfect, but I'm proud of it. I definitely learned a lot. More progress to come.
 
You need to be very proud, all that work done by you, their can't be a better feeling. Awesome Dart.

Jeff
 
Got a little bit done this evening. I upgraded the rears to BBP, so I could install my new wheels, with Dr. Diff axles. I already had his disc kit, so he sent me the BBP caliper brackets. That went fairly smooth.

I also got his front disc kit. I almost got that done. I removed my whole brake assembly as a unit (spindle and all) in the process of breaking the ball joints loose, I tore the upper boot. I am wondering if I can just get the boot. I'll call moog, Monday.

Here's some pics. Hoping to have the front wrapped up tomorrow evening.

BTW: I'll be posting SBP axles with green bearings for sale along with rear disc calipers. Also, SBP front disc brake assembly. Literally bolt to spindle and your rod end and go.

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Finished up the front end tonight. We'll almost. I still need to get a boot for the upper ball joint. From my research, Moog doesn't supply these separate, so I'll just get another ball joint. So everything is torqued except the upper ball joint nut.

I just couldn't resist putting the wheels on. The ride height needs some attention, but I'll do that when I put the new ball joint boot on. Ok, now to some pics.

Dr. Diff front disc setup. Very nice, come complete kit.

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Wow. I have been slacking on the updates.

I got the classic auto air system installed, mostly. I still need to modify the factory controls and wire it.

I wanted to get the box in and then move on to the wiring. I am using the EZ wiring 21 kit. So far it has been pretty straightforward. Of course my car is far f I'm stock.


Here a few pics. I'm going to tackle some more tonight, hopefully finish the engine wiring.

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Looking real good! Makes me think about putting a/c in my Scamp. Wondering how that works with a non-factory a/c car and what modifications I have to make to the car. Particularly any extra mounting or routing holes in the body. I hate doing that.
 
VSTwister said:
Looking real good! Makes me think about putting a/c in my Scamp. Wondering how that works with a non-factory a/c car and what modifications I have to make to the car. Particularly any extra mounting or routing holes in the body. I hate doing that.
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The classic auto air kit is designed for a non AC car. I didn't have to modify the body at all. Here is a thread on install from another member.

Demon "Classic Air" AC Install
 
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Wow... Has it really been a year since I posted? Yikes...

Well, I finished the wiring, which wasn't too bad, really. I got the FItech installed and running pretty descent. I finished restoring the grill, installed vinyl top, put the valances and bumpers on.

I went to road test it, but the rear brakes were giving me fits. I couldn't get em by by led right and I also needed the park brake cables for the rear disc kit.

I should have all that sorted now. The weather has been so cold, so I haven't been up to taking it out, just yet.

Main focus has been interior.

1. 2010 Sebring convertible Seats. - done
2. Quicksilver shifter in factory console. - done (console needs attention)
3. Power windows. - in progress.

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Love what you've done! You sir have skills. Looks like your pretty close to wrapping it up? Front windshield, bumper and some trim ?
 
And here is how it sits today. Glass is also in.
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Love what you've done! You sir have skills. Looks like your pretty close to wrapping it up? Front windshield, bumper and some trim ?
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The glass is in, the front bumpers on. I just have some detail work. I got to set the right height get the car aligned, and hook up my overdrive circuit for the transmission.

a few minor details on the interior also. But soon I'll be able to take it on the road.

Appreciate the kind words. I've always been mechanical, but everything I've done as far as body paint, etc I've all just learned by reading and doing. Lots of learning, here!
 
plumkrazee70 said:
And here is how it sits today. Glass is also in.


The glass is in, the front bumpers on. I just have some detail work. I got to set the right height get the car aligned, and hook up my overdrive circuit for the transmission.

a few minor details on the interior also. But soon I'll be able to take it on the road.

Appreciate the kind words. I've always been mechanical, but everything I've done as far as body paint, etc I've all just learned by reading and doing. Lots of learning, here!
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Agreed, I've read and learned an awful lot on here which has come in handy helping my son with his 70 swinger. Soon I'll tackle my 74 sport... it's long over due.
 
Just read your thread from the start!! Awesome story glad to see you got the car back!
Holy you’ve done a lot of work and it looks INCREDIBLE!!! I love what you’ve done with it! You’re almost at the best part being able to enjoy it and all of your hard work!
My grille needs a little repair and after seeing yours redone it’s given me some ambition!!
Just going back to where you installed your vinyl roof.. I was just wondering how hard you felt it was!
Everything Looks awesome cheers!
 
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