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Old 07-25-2010 | 06:38 PM
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Mom just gave me her 1966 Dart 270 Convertible... :P

Hi there Im new here. Im Syed from Malaysia

This is mom's 1st car, she bought new in 1966 and has been with the family ever since. The car has not been on the road for the last 10 years but is garaged (as you can see shes in pristine condition for an unrestored 1966 car...)

I plan to restore this baby and upgrade a few things to modern day standards (such as disk brakes etc.) and I would be glad if you could point me to the right direction as to where to look for parts etc. (other than Ebay).

Cheers for any help.

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Note: Right hand drive! :P
Old 07-25-2010 | 07:58 PM
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sweet ride....welcome to the forum!
Old 07-25-2010 | 08:03 PM
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Aaaaaah ! I love darts! I have the front clip from a 1966 Dart on my '66 Cuda
Old 07-25-2010 | 09:34 PM
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very cool reminds me of the paint scheme from the hurst 300's and hurst olds
Old 07-26-2010 | 03:16 AM
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Old 07-26-2010 | 03:23 AM
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RHD and a drop top too!!! Sweet! Welcome.
Old 07-26-2010 | 04:48 AM
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Welcome to the forum.... That will be one great project!!!
Old 07-26-2010 | 07:20 AM
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I know each to their own as far as paint colors are concern, but...

What colour shall i paint her? For now, she will either be Red with cream leather and white top, or white with red leather and red top

What do you think? Opinions... opinions...

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Old 07-26-2010 | 07:27 AM
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im curious how is the condition of the interior as far as the seats, door panels id keep the original interior if all it needed was some cleaning and conditioning
Old 07-26-2010 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Zach8200
im curious how is the condition of the interior as far as the seats, door panels id keep the original interior if all it needed was some cleaning and conditioning
When the batt died a few years ago, we left the car with the hood down and the cats just love to scratch on the seats...

when we realized it was too late, seats had holes everywhere on the back rest especially the back seat...

So I have no choice but to re-upholster the seats... now if I can decide on a color...
Old 07-26-2010 | 10:34 AM
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well if you really want to work to keep your white top and cream interior clean id go with those .they tend to look dirty quicker especially being a convert but most convertibles i have seen either have white or black interior either way you go im sure it will look good
Old 07-26-2010 | 01:34 PM
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Looks good

In my opinion, if you had mix matched car parts, I would do what ever colors you wanted. Since it looks like the car is all original, I would keep the original car colors. Hard to find original cars these days and it would add to the long term value.
Old 07-26-2010 | 03:59 PM
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Old 07-27-2010 | 07:31 AM
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RHD and a drop top too!!! Sweet! Welcome.

Hell yea man! You said it!!! Thats a bad *** car man!!! I've never even seen one like that!!!! Very cool!!!
Old 07-27-2010 | 03:13 PM
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Welcome to the show,
I would keep as much original as I could but its your car. I love the fact that its right hand drive..awesome
Old 07-27-2010 | 04:19 PM
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that's an awesome machine man. I am new here too just bought a 67 dart 4d. would love to have a drop top.
Old 07-27-2010 | 04:23 PM
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Old 07-27-2010 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Ramahan
Looks good

In my opinion, if you had mix matched car parts, I would do what ever colors you wanted. Since it looks like the car is all original, I would keep the original car colors. Hard to find original cars these days and it would add to the long term value.
X2.
Old 07-28-2010 | 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by rexus31
X2.
Well, I dont plan to modify her in anyway, probably getting 15" period-looking wheels and tires but thats about it. Oh, new paint job as well...

Im not the type of person who goes to 20" and lowered the car - Pimp My Ride style... No No! not me
Old 07-28-2010 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 1966DartConvertible
Well, I dont plan to modify her in anyway, probably getting 15" period-looking wheels and tires but thats about it. Oh, new paint job as well...

Im not the type of person who goes to 20" and lowered the car - Pimp My Ride style... No No! not me
Have you decoded the fender tag? Is that the original paint and interior colors? I would get some poverty caps. That would look very cool.
Old 07-29-2010 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by rexus31
Have you decoded the fender tag? Is that the original paint and interior colors? I would get some poverty caps. That would look very cool.
The car is currently at my hometown about 150 miles up north from where im staying. Will be there over the weekend and will take more detailed pictures and get her started (if i can...)

If I get a detailed picture of the fender codes, would you guys be able to help me get more information on the car?

Cheers

Syed
Old 07-30-2010 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 1966DartConvertible
If I get a detailed picture of the fender codes, would you guys be able to help me get more information on the car?
definetly
Old 08-06-2010 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 67 GTX
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Well, here you go, a mock-up of my fender tag:

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