And so it begins. 69 Dart GT resto

[Dartvader440gt]

Just a couple of small patches on the front floor and all metal work is done.

 

[hcallaway]

Lots of fun to reread your thread. Great progress. Continue on!!!!

 

[Dartvader440gt]

Last little floor patch is done and the roll cage is painted. After vacation we are ready to paint.

 

[Dartvader440gt]

Used a good durable undercoating on the floors and then spent about 4-5 hours putting in that sticky insulation mat. We are starting to assemble the body parts to get them lined up before paint.

 

[Dartvader440gt]

It's amazing how all the little stuff adds up. Ordering a lot of stuff lately.

 

[Dartvader440gt]

I rebuilt the heater/defroster box and fresh air vents with a new heater core. Got rid of the remanence of the mouse nest and cleaned and painted. All mounted with new hoses.

 

[Dartvader440gt]

Tin Cup modified the trunk hinges. No more tension rods. We went with 80lb shocks. Seems to work well and they are nice and quiet.

 

[Dartvader440gt]

Today I put together the disc brake hubs. New bearings and seals. My other buddy says the engine is done. I will be picking it up next week.

 

[Dartvader440gt]

The 440 is back in my garage. All new top end. I have a few things to button up then off to be installed in a few weeks.

 

[Dartvader440gt]

Fuel tank and filler tube are now installed. It's getting there.

 

[Dartvader440gt]

No matter how many times we've gone through this car we still found another critters nest tucked away in the cowl/vent area. Good thing we found it before painting.

 

[Dartvader440gt]

We are ready for paint tomorrow. Dart is wrapped up and cleaned it today. We will clean and wipe down again tomorrow before paint.

 

[hcallaway]

Exciting!!!!