Hey Louie.. Happy belated birthday. Sometimes our cars have to take the back seat to more important things, but it's great you still have it .. now let's see some progress pics lol ... nice work btw..
My 70 Dart
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Captainkirk
Old School Mopar Warrior
Happy birthday, Louie. You don't have to school me on procrastination, I wrote the book.
I just didn't have the cash to spare last year. This year is shaping up a lot differently. Its taken me a long time to get the rightknack at the black blocking after filling in the trim holes. I think I might have the trick now..... Where have we heard that before?
DemonDave
Swollen Member
Latest attempt. Looks a little better, but the quarter is wavy as all get out. Gonna live with it. Someone don't like, who cares, they're not driving it.
Hmm, can't see that very well..... Oh well, on phone at the moment. But this was the worst side.
Holy cow, thought I had posts since July 2018........
Any way, moved to southern Illinois, been here since August 7, 2021.
On this day, 9-14-21, I was in Eldorado, Il on my way to Harrisburg, Il when I spotted what looked like a Road Runner or GTX.
Ended up going back to get a better look, and someone from inside came out to see what I was up to.
I told them a part of my story and talked to owner. Went inside and it was Mopar heaven, or at least a close copy.
69 hemi Dart they are working on, AAR 'Cuda in process. What I thought was a RR or GTX is really a Super Bird,; the nose and wing was inside the shop.
Did I say this is cool as all get out? LOL. Also BB 'Cuda and a mid-60's Satellite or even GTX......hard for me to say.
First time meeting this guy and we talked for about an hour, I got a heads up on what machine shop to go to for engine work and this guy has
Mopars in his back yard for parts. So I now have a good connection for help and any parts, maybe, plus assistance if I ever need any. A very good day despite the fact I failed my first attempt for a Class A CDL.....
LOL
Any way, moved to southern Illinois, been here since August 7, 2021.
On this day, 9-14-21, I was in Eldorado, Il on my way to Harrisburg, Il when I spotted what looked like a Road Runner or GTX.
Ended up going back to get a better look, and someone from inside came out to see what I was up to.
I told them a part of my story and talked to owner. Went inside and it was Mopar heaven, or at least a close copy.
69 hemi Dart they are working on, AAR 'Cuda in process. What I thought was a RR or GTX is really a Super Bird,; the nose and wing was inside the shop.
Did I say this is cool as all get out? LOL. Also BB 'Cuda and a mid-60's Satellite or even GTX......hard for me to say.
First time meeting this guy and we talked for about an hour, I got a heads up on what machine shop to go to for engine work and this guy has
Mopars in his back yard for parts. So I now have a good connection for help and any parts, maybe, plus assistance if I ever need any. A very good day despite the fact I failed my first attempt for a Class A CDL.....
LOL
Captainkirk
Old School Mopar Warrior
I didn't realize you had moved! Glad you have a parts hookup nearby. I wish you tons of luck!
I've had this darn car over 12 years and just want to get it running and on the road at least for now. Going to replace master brake cylinder as I always have to pump it to get any pedal, and no fluid stains on each tire. Went over this earlier in the thread so I won't go into any explanations here. Will post more when it's done. Thanks.
Well, been a very long time. I never was able to.get the car to run very long on the gas tank. Too much crud and clogged the sock. Car will run fine on a separate tank, which is what I used to move it, that's how I came to a plugged sock. I disconnected hose going into fuel pump and back shot air that seemed to work for a very short time. I went to Van's Auto that was north of me and I got a new tank with straps, connectors all that. So I'll post a picture once I get inside the house. This is a goal......get the darn thing to at least start and run on the tank! Well, since I have the tank off I should replace the sending unit even though it worked before. Oh, and there were no rubber isolator straps on it either. Thanks!
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Yeah, I think it's plain to see a new fuel sending unit is necessary.
gerahead
Glutton for Punishment
Yeah, I can see where that would be a problem!
Received e-mail from Van's Auto in WI. Package with sending unit and the clips to go with should arrive today, May 9th. That's quick and a whole lot cheaper than Rock Auto or anywhere else. Vans is the same place I got the tank from, went and picked it up since I used to live in WI. It's a little bit north of Horicon Refuge, where birds hang out. I'll edit this with a picture if it arrives today.
Ok. It did arrive today, and I forgot to say the cost. It was $57 for everything. I also got a clamp set, $12 and around 9 bucks shipping. Other places the cost of the unit itself was at least $57. Van's Auto has a return customer in me.
Ok. It did arrive today, and I forgot to say the cost. It was $57 for everything. I also got a clamp set, $12 and around 9 bucks shipping. Other places the cost of the unit itself was at least $57. Van's Auto has a return customer in me.
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Well, got the sending unit in and whole thing back in car. It was a little tricky doing it, but it's done. Put 5 gallons of non-alcohol gas in, not cheap but what the heck. I blew out the line from right before the fuel pump back and some crud came out. I had to prime carb a couple times to get it to start, but once gas reached it started right up and stays running. It's amazing how good this thing idles. It's a little rich cause of a faint black cloud coming out pipe, but it is the first time since I got it that it starts and runs on gas tank. Small victory but I'll take it.
Ok, had a master cylinder I bought years ago, finally got it in only to find out it leaked. Replaced with one from Van's in WI, same place gas tank came from. This one works, no leaks and peddle is firm.
Working a lot, get home late and tired from chasing a machine. I'm going to use bondo as a skim coat and work when I can and have time. Been hotter than all get out down here in southern IL. Cool this week, like 82° so stuff shouldn't set up right away. I GOTTA start doing something!!!
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