to paint or not to paint '68 Dart

[71hemigtx]

Just looking for some feedback here about whether I should paint my car. I like it kind of rough, because it's like me, kind of rough around the edges. I drag raced it this year for the first time with the Classic Gearjammers of NC, and had the most fun I've ever had. Also, my 4 year old son enjoys working on the race car with me and I don't have to worry about the paint. But I have guys ask me at the races when I'm going to paint it. Your opinion would be appreciated.

 

[72Dodge]

I like it as is. The Dart that you can see a part of in my avatar is not being painted. I think your car has a badass look. All go no show. Of course, it helps if it can back up the look with go.

 

[Bulldozer]

i would clear coat it and run it lol

 

[Kegan B]

Looks good to me.

 

[71hemigtx]

thanks for the imput

 

[supersean]

Im digging the rough look personally. whats your combo and what does it run?

 

[OwdKasd]

It does look cool! I guess the only fear is that it will start to rust.

 

[Swinger803]

I like it man. It gives the car character..she's showing all her battle scars. It's like a rolling survivor story.

 

[69dart340]

I think it looks awesome as-is. Give her a coat of flat or satin clear and call it done.

 

[Cudafever]

If you have the cash! i say paint it. but if your like me, every time you set some cash aside......you would rather spend it on "go fast" part instead.

 

[hotrodhoodlum]

Please no Rat Rod Drag Cars your kidding keeping it like that right ..

 

[68sedan]

Weight the paint,calculate it into your E.T. then decide.Paint is weight..............."run what ya brung"

 

[SGBARRACUDA]

I like it. It makes a statement. Like when you leave the line kinda drift over to the centerline. It lets the other guy know that your not scared to mix it, then he'll back off!

 

[71hemigtx]

340 .30 over, stock rods and crank balanced , trw piston dome style, edelbrock aluminum heads not ported, older coated intake, 750 holley, flat tappet cam, smith brothers push rods, t 101a clucthless four sp, cal tracks , ford 9 in 538 gears, inexpensive mr gasket fuel pump

fastest time 7 15 in the eighth
60' 1.55
95 mph

 

[71hemigtx]

I like it. It makes a statement. Like when you leave the line kinda drift over to the centerline. It lets the other guy know that your not scared to mix it, then he'll bak off!

i will keep that in mind i like it

 

[supersean]

what size cam? good running car for sure!

 

[71hemigtx]

Please no Rat Rod Drag Cars your kidding keeping it like that right ..

yes do not want lose stock look

 

[71hemigtx]

what size cam? good running car for sure!

comp 20 - 231-4

intake 520 lift duration 282

 

[Johnny Dart]

Come up with a race name on the side,and pepper it with old school parts stickers.

 

[SpeedracerX]

Come up with a race name on the side,and pepper it with old school parts stickers.

I like that idea.. some cool name done up with nostalgic style lettering... and the parts stickers..

 

[71hemigtx]

yes exactly

 

[71hemigtx]

is there a specific name for the paint or style of painting for that faded out lettering. i have sen it and i like

 

[71hemigtx]

Looks good to me.

l love that faded look man

 

[OldmanRick]

Please no Rat Rod Drag Cars your kidding keeping it like that right ..

I have to agree....a semi or flat color will give a nostagia type look. It's just a little too rough right now for my taste. I do agree that some old school lettering would be cool....after it's painted.

 

[Sport 360]

How about all flat black.............with a spray can of course !!