It’s a trim piece I’m working on with @Dana67Dart. It’s just to dress up the opening in the insulation that was cut to allow fresh air from the scoops
My 1972 F7 Dart Swinger
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jos51700
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I've always wanted a bumble-bee stripe to match my vinyl top. Where did you get those?
The red against the stripe has always been my only concern.
I ordered the film I wanted from an online vendor then shipped it to @challengergary. For a fee, he cut it and applied transfer paper for me.
I got mine from Phoenix Graphics. They sent me all the metallic gray/silver materials they had (6 or 7 samples?), I picked one out and they made them using the factory stripe template on hand.
Mine is see-through with silver sparkle! Let’s some of the base color pop through
God but I'd like to see that in person!
Got the carpet all put in over the weekend. Front/Center buckles were bolted in just to hold the carpet while I worked. Not too much left to do on the this interior. Still need to adjust the windows before I can put the vapor barrier in and install the door panels. Really trying to avoid that for as long as possible
Seats are installed!
Today I got the overfill valve issue sorted out
These first showed up on 72 model year along with the charcoal canister. The OE valve was inserted into the top of the vent line in the engine bay then rubber line connected it to the canister. No one seems to make a valve that small that serves all the same functions. This is a tank vent from a diesel truck that allows 2-way vapor flow. It shuts if liquid fuel comes in from the tank and also shuts in the event of a roll-over. It fit nicely at the top of the vapor line!
For reference, here is what the factory overfill valve looked like
The tubing was expanded and the valve inserted then the tubing was closed around the end.
Got my Lloyd floor mats put in but didn’t get a picture. They look pretty sweet. Black with DART in green stitching.
Still messing around with the side windows trying to get them aligned and sealed good….
Test fitted a design tweak of these hood insulation trim pieces. These slip into place in the hood scoop rubber seals and dress up the hole in the insulation.
These first showed up on 72 model year along with the charcoal canister. The OE valve was inserted into the top of the vent line in the engine bay then rubber line connected it to the canister. No one seems to make a valve that small that serves all the same functions. This is a tank vent from a diesel truck that allows 2-way vapor flow. It shuts if liquid fuel comes in from the tank and also shuts in the event of a roll-over. It fit nicely at the top of the vapor line!
For reference, here is what the factory overfill valve looked like
The tubing was expanded and the valve inserted then the tubing was closed around the end.
Got my Lloyd floor mats put in but didn’t get a picture. They look pretty sweet. Black with DART in green stitching.
Still messing around with the side windows trying to get them aligned and sealed good….
Test fitted a design tweak of these hood insulation trim pieces. These slip into place in the hood scoop rubber seals and dress up the hole in the insulation.
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Got the passenger side door and quarter trim panels in. Still some window alignment on the driver side door to fine tune before I can button that side up.
Actually drove her to the gas station today and took a short drive around the lake. Felt pretty surreal to be on the road with that car after all this time.
Actually drove her to the gas station today and took a short drive around the lake. Felt pretty surreal to be on the road with that car after all this time.
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WOOHOO!!!
Wiper arms installed!
I got the driver window all set and sealing good so I was able to finish the door panel and rear seat trim panel. I got the door pulls and window handles installed.
I got the driver window all set and sealing good so I was able to finish the door panel and rear seat trim panel. I got the door pulls and window handles installed.
Today was alignment day! Trailered her there and drove her 20 miles back!
hcallaway
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The attention to detail is impressive. The history with the Dart is a lot of fun to read. Your paint certainly pops!
thank you so much!
hcallaway
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The paint and Dart are so much nicer than factory. Who would ever guess the love and attention we give these cars. The 64 Corvette is detailed 10x’s the level of a production car. Inside the engine compartment fender wells, under the hood, etc is as nice as the exterior. On an original it was a shade of black. When I took my Dart by my painter today, I mentioned all I really wanted was a driver and had not expected to go this far with the car. Both of them said it’s not in your nature and laughed.
Very nice! What was the timeline your painter gave you?
hcallaway
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To the public he always quotes 18 months for old cars non insurance work. They always say put me down as they can’t find anyone remotely interested.
For me he usually fits me in. The plan is the fix the one quarter I am worried about. Paint my engine compartment and trunk. Then drop the motor. Then late fall spray it when I have some money.
For me he usually fits me in. The plan is the fix the one quarter I am worried about. Paint my engine compartment and trunk. Then drop the motor. Then late fall spray it when I have some money.
My speedometer is pretty inaccurate because I’ve changed transmissions, rear axle and tire size. I’ve seen mention of long and short speedometer gear shafts but I don’t know what each style measures.
I took mine out today to see what I’ve got. It measures around 4.5”. So, is this a long shaft or short?
I installed the jack and hardware brackets in the trunk and I put the front spoiler on today too! Love the way it looks
I took mine out today to see what I’ve got. It measures around 4.5”. So, is this a long shaft or short?
I installed the jack and hardware brackets in the trunk and I put the front spoiler on today too! Love the way it looks
Im having an issue with the gear selector lever moving as I turn the steering wheel right/left. It’ll stay locked in whichever gear I’m in but if I turn the wheel right the indicator needle and gear lever will also turn to the right until it’s against the right side of lever stop. Same when I turn left. Also, a noise in the column when turning the wheel. We must not have had something right when we took the column apart for paint and reassembled. I bought a steering column rebuild kit and have the shop manual this time so, it should go back together better than new.
Since the column had to come back out to fix these things, I also decided to go with a Tuff wheel and adapter. Also while it’s apart, I decided to rebuild the coupler. I thought it needed done before but didn’t do it. Using this rebuild thread, it wasn’t all that difficult. So, thanks for the write up @Cuda Al
My rubber seal was about half missing and the grease that was left inside was almost solid and full of dirt and grit. Rebuild kit was a NOS Kit that I bought a while back
Since the column had to come back out to fix these things, I also decided to go with a Tuff wheel and adapter. Also while it’s apart, I decided to rebuild the coupler. I thought it needed done before but didn’t do it. Using this rebuild thread, it wasn’t all that difficult. So, thanks for the write up @Cuda Al
My rubber seal was about half missing and the grease that was left inside was almost solid and full of dirt and grit. Rebuild kit was a NOS Kit that I bought a while back
Today I re-assembled the steering column. I didn’t final install the can and tuff wheel because I need to chase the threads and haven’t gotten the die yet.
Originally, it was sprayed green to match the exterior but then I changed my mind and converted the interior over to black. Once I decided to put the tuff wheel on, I decided to change the column color to black too.
Originally, it was sprayed green to match the exterior but then I changed my mind and converted the interior over to black. Once I decided to put the tuff wheel on, I decided to change the column color to black too.
Got it installed!
ajarofclay
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Had Woodruff do my carb also but just a rebuild and I feel it turned out great. Got it back about 6 months ago and haven't run it yet. Keeping my fingers crossed but he said he ran it on a test motor and it ran great; He seams like a straight up guy so I trust him. Was yours just a rebuild or a complete refurbish.
I had them do a full restoration on it. They did a nice job.
I'm been casually looking for bucket seat frames for a while....Still looking but back when Legendary ran their last sale, I went ahead and ordered some covers. I thin they are starting to catch up on orders. These only took about 7 months to get from date of order.
I also will be replacing the factory gauges with some from NVU. I will probably wait until winter to start that project but I'm excited to get them installed
I also will be replacing the factory gauges with some from NVU. I will probably wait until winter to start that project but I'm excited to get them installed
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