Propwash
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Well Fella's...Had to do it. Had to get another project. Had to burn up the wallet, get back to the sleepless nights and tear into another Mopar. Last but not least, had to put it's revival on B-Bodies. Why? Cause this is home, hanging with you cats. So, if you fella's don't mind, there will be a little Dodge Dart hanging around the joint.
1st off, I want to give a big thanks to FBBO/FABO wingcarenvy. I bought this car from him and he's been nothing but honest, straight and an all around decent guy to deal with. He's gone far beyond typical car sale etiquette to ensure I knew exactly what I was getting and would walk away happy. So, thanks again!
2nd off, change of direction with the motive behind the build. I built the bird for myself and the family roots from where it stemmed. The Dart, well it's going to be the wife's car. Even though the car will not be considered mine, I plan on putting just as much (if not more) heart into this car as the last. She watched the roadrunner go from a pile of rust to everything I've ever wanted from a Mopar. Along with that, she's sacrificed our time together, cancelled plans, bad moods and our funds in the process. Now it's time to pay that back. So there's mechanical/electrical features of this car that I will apply, and there's decisions that she will make as well.
So.......1971 Dodge Dart. California Car. Originally a little 6-with it's tower of power. Auto on the column, hamster wheel 7 1/4 rear. Original Color EV2 Hemi Orange, with a vinyl top. This car is a far cry from crusty, rusty cancer ridden Plymouth that showed up in my driveway a few years ago. This car for the most part is solid. But have no fear, I could not pass on some sort of surgery. Being a vinyl top car over in Cali, she split and on came the rust. So, the car will need a new roof skin and deck filler work.
The wife decided the car is a "He", so here "he" is early this morning, getting loaded up in Santa Ana California, headed for the north:
I was a bit weary, but sick of listening to endless shipping Brokkers pitch's and went with Uship. Ended up hooking up with a really really nice older gentleman that is a private OTR operator. Super nice guy, great to deal with. Spoke with him earlier today and the car should be here by this weekend.
I've already picked up a few parts for the car. My big priority was a roof. AMD, Goodmark, Sherman or others do not make a roof for these cars, so it was back to the old days, and find myself a donor. Well, weekend before last I took a 9 Hrs one way trip to southern Kentucky to get one. 9 Hrs of driving, about 3 minutes of work with the Sawzall..lol The guy and his wife I bought it from were super nice folks, great southern hospitality. He's has about 60-70 Mopars tucked down a hill in the holler. Dusters, Darts, Coronet's, Superbee's, Satellite's, Roadrunner's and even a few Chargers. Not really any E-Body stuff. I was like a kid in a candy store. I can give someone his phone # if you're looking for parts. Decent guy to deal with. Anyways, happy with my purchase, got a good deal, Kentucky is a pretty state, Illinois folks drive like angry badgers and someone really needs to plant some freakin tree's in Indiana.
Here's the donor roof:
So......I do dig the original Hemi Orange paint, but that choice is not up to me. That being said, here's some things that i'm pulling the trigger on.
my other recent purchase:
340 Engine. Forged crank, forged rods and pistons....will be warmed up to 400-450HP
Other upgrades to come:
-A833 4 speed conversion, Hurst shifter (have some of the parts)
-A-Body 8 3/4 rear (have already), 3:55 Gears, Suregrip or Eaton Trutrac
-11 x 3" C-Body rear drum upgrade (have already)
-Front Disc Brake Conversion
-Small bolt pattern to Big bolt pattern conversion all around
-Front/Rear sway bar
-Subframe connectors
-Dual A-body/Coronet-Superbee hood scoops
That's just what i have on my radar for now. Anyways, I'll end this book for now. No ones like to watch 10 minutes of credits before the movie starts. It's good to be back in the ranks. I look forward to continuing the hang here in resto threads. Sorry it's not a B-Body, but i'm not going to go hang somewhere else because of a vowel instead of a consonant. Besides FABO uses pink borders and they have there own roaming drama club. Me, my cars and what I do belongs here. See you around guys!
1st off, I want to give a big thanks to FBBO/FABO wingcarenvy. I bought this car from him and he's been nothing but honest, straight and an all around decent guy to deal with. He's gone far beyond typical car sale etiquette to ensure I knew exactly what I was getting and would walk away happy. So, thanks again!
2nd off, change of direction with the motive behind the build. I built the bird for myself and the family roots from where it stemmed. The Dart, well it's going to be the wife's car. Even though the car will not be considered mine, I plan on putting just as much (if not more) heart into this car as the last. She watched the roadrunner go from a pile of rust to everything I've ever wanted from a Mopar. Along with that, she's sacrificed our time together, cancelled plans, bad moods and our funds in the process. Now it's time to pay that back. So there's mechanical/electrical features of this car that I will apply, and there's decisions that she will make as well.
So.......1971 Dodge Dart. California Car. Originally a little 6-with it's tower of power. Auto on the column, hamster wheel 7 1/4 rear. Original Color EV2 Hemi Orange, with a vinyl top. This car is a far cry from crusty, rusty cancer ridden Plymouth that showed up in my driveway a few years ago. This car for the most part is solid. But have no fear, I could not pass on some sort of surgery. Being a vinyl top car over in Cali, she split and on came the rust. So, the car will need a new roof skin and deck filler work.
The wife decided the car is a "He", so here "he" is early this morning, getting loaded up in Santa Ana California, headed for the north:
I was a bit weary, but sick of listening to endless shipping Brokkers pitch's and went with Uship. Ended up hooking up with a really really nice older gentleman that is a private OTR operator. Super nice guy, great to deal with. Spoke with him earlier today and the car should be here by this weekend.
I've already picked up a few parts for the car. My big priority was a roof. AMD, Goodmark, Sherman or others do not make a roof for these cars, so it was back to the old days, and find myself a donor. Well, weekend before last I took a 9 Hrs one way trip to southern Kentucky to get one. 9 Hrs of driving, about 3 minutes of work with the Sawzall..lol The guy and his wife I bought it from were super nice folks, great southern hospitality. He's has about 60-70 Mopars tucked down a hill in the holler. Dusters, Darts, Coronet's, Superbee's, Satellite's, Roadrunner's and even a few Chargers. Not really any E-Body stuff. I was like a kid in a candy store. I can give someone his phone # if you're looking for parts. Decent guy to deal with. Anyways, happy with my purchase, got a good deal, Kentucky is a pretty state, Illinois folks drive like angry badgers and someone really needs to plant some freakin tree's in Indiana.
Here's the donor roof:
So......I do dig the original Hemi Orange paint, but that choice is not up to me. That being said, here's some things that i'm pulling the trigger on.
my other recent purchase:
340 Engine. Forged crank, forged rods and pistons....will be warmed up to 400-450HP
Other upgrades to come:
-A833 4 speed conversion, Hurst shifter (have some of the parts)
-A-Body 8 3/4 rear (have already), 3:55 Gears, Suregrip or Eaton Trutrac
-11 x 3" C-Body rear drum upgrade (have already)
-Front Disc Brake Conversion
-Small bolt pattern to Big bolt pattern conversion all around
-Front/Rear sway bar
-Subframe connectors
-Dual A-body/Coronet-Superbee hood scoops
That's just what i have on my radar for now. Anyways, I'll end this book for now. No ones like to watch 10 minutes of credits before the movie starts. It's good to be back in the ranks. I look forward to continuing the hang here in resto threads. Sorry it's not a B-Body, but i'm not going to go hang somewhere else because of a vowel instead of a consonant. Besides FABO uses pink borders and they have there own roaming drama club. Me, my cars and what I do belongs here. See you around guys!
